Death shaft may be tomb
Mining engineers and officials debated reopening the Fox Flat coal mine after a fatal explosion trapped 14 men. A public inquiry was ordered by Queensland Mines Minister Camm, with unions discussing compensation and job prospects if the mine closes. The disaster, caused by an early morning blast, killed four workers and left many injured and unaccounted for as rescue operations continued amid heavy smoke.
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Bombs kill six as troops seize IRA strongholds in Ulster
Bomb explosions in the Northern Ireland village of Clandy killed at least six people including an eight year old as soldiers moved into IRA strongholds. Londonderry was calm after dawn raids with 10,000 troops deployed across several towns. Police reported gunmen killed in Londonderry and four wounded. Public clashes and taunts followed the occupation amid fears of IRA retaliation.
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Former Belgian PM and NATO chief Paul-Henri Spaak dies
BRUSSELS Monday reports say Paul-Henri Spaak, aged 73, former Belgian prime minister and former NATO secretary-general, died in Brussels hospital early today from kidney failure. A Reuters dispatch notes confirmation by a family member.
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Ministers in oil talks and threats of parliament meet
Australia faced the risk of parliamentary sessions on Thursday or Friday as oil talks continued. Prime Minister McMahon canceled plans to visit Papua New Guinea while South Australia ended an oil strike after Premier Dunstan pressed unions to keep essential services flowing. Hawke warned of alleged moves to undermine arbitration as ACTU arranged talks to avert broader industrial disruption.
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Pledge by PM McMahon on fuel arbitration stance
The Prime Minister said at a Barton fund raising dinner that the government would not allow any group to decide who receives fuel and that arbitration must be upheld to avoid industrial chaos. He urged striking workers to return so outstanding claims could be settled by the Arbitration Commission.
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Airline men to meet in major cities over strike offer
Australian airport ground staff are set to meet in most major cities tomorrow to discuss the latest offer from airlines aimed at ending a strike that has grounded nearly all trunk flights for two days. TWU officials and airline leaders met in Melbourne. back to members tomorrow, offers undisclosed.
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Petrol shipments by XL Petroleum to Canberra raise tensions
XL Petroleum managing director Ian Sykes said 30 000 gallons of petrol were dispatched to Canberra from Melbourne with another 30 000 gallons by night, sent to six service stations none of which were Esso Shell or Mobil. He claimed no conspiracy and warned major firms may cut supply, citing prior bid tensions with Canberra outlets.
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A C T Services Petrol Trains School Runs Cancelled
Petrol services limited. interior services operate 6.30 9.30am and 3.30 6.30pm with extra vehicles. Little stock left. most frozen for essentials. Tomorrow cuts affect 12 trains. Services reduced. situation uncertain. TAA and Ansett numbers noted. Taxis petrol expected to last about a week. Public service considers staggered hours.
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Australian War Memorial ex-acting director dies
Former acting director Arthur Obhamy Fag dies after minister denies Canberra Times report alleging Prime Minister McMahon vetoed an Aboriginal presence plan at the memorial. Report appeared Monday on page 3. interior minister Hunt rejected the claim yesterday.
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Tasmania split on fake issue powers shake Cabinet row
Tasmania politics shows a split over a fake issue as Deputy Premier Everett is believed to have withdrawn his resignation from Cabinet. Immigration policy hints at a global assisted passage plan from Minister Forbes. An oil sector meeting with ACTU and unions was proposed, per David Salamon.
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Indo China Crash Reported On Page Five
A B52 bomber and two Phantom jets reportedly crashed in Indo-China. The notice appears in a mixed-page listing with brief items across pages five to thirteen, including various topics such as sexorship and church unity debates.
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