Canberra Faces Gas and Heating Oil Shortage
Up to 25 000 Canberra households may run out of gas or heating oil as winter demand stretches supplies. A Victorian refinery strike and union bans hindered deliveries, with 10 tankers stuck at Kilmore loaded with chemicals. Esso plans to prioritize national needs and easing exports, while opposition critics urge government action to loosen fuel product categorizations.
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Westernport
Kilmore
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Melbourne
Dunstan to move emergency powers to quell crisis
Premier Dunstan will seek a state of emergency bill in the House of Assembly tomorrow to enable swift action during industrial disruption and crises. He may recall Parliament at short notice to convene an emergency session if needed, in response to a weekend petrol strike and to avoid makeshift measures.
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Late News Aide Sentenced In Welfare Office Case
Aide received a five year term in a welfare office corruption case. The judge imposed the sentence after findings that the official, Mr Paniel Livete, aided by another party, manipulated papers and entries in the Pry office. Local officials declined further comment.
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Australia reports 1973 74 trade deficit and record imports
Australia posted a balance of payments deficit of 678 million dollars for 1973-74, reversing a 981 million surplus the prior year. Current account stood at 707 million in deficit with a net capital inflow of 28 million. Exports reached 6,764 million while imports rose to 5,742 million amid a shift in policy to curb capital inflow and boost imports. Official reserves dropped 14 percent to 3,673 million.
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Bureau of Statistica
Norfolk Island not to be stifled amid Australian rule debate
Mr Bryant, overseeing Norfolk Island, said island problems exist but would have no relevance to independence from Australia. He noted residents must become used to being part of Australia as a United Nations mission due in the country was discussed yesterday.
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Australia
Book pages tomorrow review Poe by Hoffman critic
Mauricel Dunlevy argues most literary criticism is pedantic in a review of Daniel Hoffman’s book on American poet Edgar Allan Poe in MORROW'S book review pages.
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Edgar Allan Poe
Daniel Hoffman
Jose Morrow
Milk price rise expected in ACT as delivery fee added
The ACT Department of the Capital Territory is expected to announce milk price increases. A pint bottle would rise to 14c and a pint carton to 15c while a quart carton would reach 30c. a 1c per item home-delivery fee may be introduced. Existing caps limit delivery to 3c per household. Industry groups pushed for 2c per pint. some officials argue for 4c. Prices would still lag NSW and Victoria. Dairy Farmers Co operative says the change preserves the status quo while covering losses.
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Eden- Monaro
Bob Whan
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Victoria
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Spirits and beer price rises in Canberra hotels
The ACT branch of the AHA announced an 8c rise per nip for all spirits driven by higher duty and labour costs. The Controller of Prices set beer price increases of 2c per 10oz glass and 3c per 1007 1Sar7 and 2002 glasses, with hotels planning to raise beer prices within a week.
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Lloyd Reeves
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South African Military Attache to Leave Canberra
The Military Attache Brigadier H. C. Van Dyk will withdraw from the South African Embassy in Canberra later this year. He plans home leave before retiring from public service. Australia will not permit a new Military Attache, and the Department of Foreign Affairs will screen replacements carefully. A de facto cultural attaché in at least one Canberra embassy may influence withdrawal requests.
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H. C. van Dyk
Australia
Department of Foreign Affairs
Dier
Aifhongis
National Health Act Controls over funds sought
Legislation introduced in the House of Representatives would empower the Minister for Social Security, Mr Hayden, to approve all or part of increases in health insurance fund contributions and benefits. The move follows an emergency Cabinet meeting and a party vote, as opposition figures call for delay to allow talks and review of amendments.
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Nsw
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Government clamps down on health fund contributions
Legislation would protect contributors under the National Health Act with full entitlements and allow appeals to the Australian Industrial Court. Funds could be forced to comply by injunction. defiance could lead to contempt proceedings. Opposition cautions negotiation over threats as funds fret over new rules and reserves.
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Australian Industrial Court
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Australia
Whitlam narrowly survives caucus defeat over petrol subsidy
The Prime Minister Whitlam faced a tense caucus showdown over the petrol price subsidy which ends at midnight saving the government about 28 million this financial year and raising costs by up to 35 cents per gallon in remote areas. Rural MPs pressed for reinstatement but Whitlam ruled out revival after a 90 minute meeting with in and out moments including two walkouts.
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Fitzpatrick
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Cohen
Fraser
Fry
Embassy land sale blocked by Canberra minister
The Minister for the Capital Territory, Mr Bryant, blocked a US Embassy land sale in Canberra valued at over 250000. The Kingston compound, six houses with two occupied, faced possible redevelopment. The embassy sought approval before May 18 but Bryant chose to oppose profit from land speculation and preserve future redevelopment.
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Eyre
Dawes Streets
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Kingston
Call for start on transport system Canberra transport plan urged
The assistant secretary of transport in the Department of the Capital Territory, Brian Drake, said last night that work on a rapid transit system for Canberra should begin as soon as possible. Rhodesian election news notes a strong return to power for Prime Minister Smith and his party amid limited voting. The House Judiciary Committee considers impeachment votes as President Nixon faces full House action. A Senate-approved bill telecasts last week’s joint Parliament sitting with minimal opposition. The Australian Soccer Federation seeks ministerial backing to include China in an Asian tour. Back Page references to entertainment and other sections.
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