Bodies shown to deter thieves in Bangi clash
Three corpses and 42 injured prisoners displayed in Bangi's public square after a Rangur prison raid led by General Bokassa. He imposed brutal punishment on alleged thieves, with bloodied captives left unassisted as a warning to nomads.
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France completes third 1972 nuclear test in Pacific
Reports from Papeete indicate France fired its third and final test of the 1972 program in the Pacific, with unconfirmed tips suggesting the West may keep the test secret and avoid official comment as authorities tighten security.
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Australian is top actress at Royal Academy reception
London audience honored Miss Roberta Grant 25 a former Sydney barmaid with the actress of the year award at a Royal Academy of Dramatic Art reception. Grant studied social work and psychology at Queensland University before turning to the stage in Sydney where she spent two years working as a barmaid between jobs.
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Royal Academy of Dramatic Art
Hong Kong Cross-Harbour Tunnel to Open Tomorrow
The undersea link between Hong Kong Island and Kowloon will open to traffic tomorrow. Nearly a mile long, it required about three years of work and cost 47 million dollars.
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Aap-Reuter
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Confusion on ACT fuel rationing in Canberra
Canberra faces confusion as fuel rationing is set to start in Inday with unclear rules on eligibility. The rationing committee of oil firms unions workers and government will accept applications from essential services at the Advisory Council offices in Civic Square South Building from 9 am.
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Fuel rationing hits airlines and garages in early crisis
A chaotic rationing plan restricts service to essential needs across airlines and garages. Nearly 100,000 gallons remain in depots while daily input tops 3,000 gallons, delaying flights and delaying nonessential fuel use as committees coordinate permits and certificates for nominated vehicles. Practically, Mobil and Shell stations report uncertainty and await official word, promising limited service to essentials while awaiting allocation decisions.
Air wage offer from Ansett but return doubt lingers
Melbourne reports that Ansett offered to TW A members as talks proceed while union leader Ivan Hodgson remains sceptical of a quick return to work. Airlines plan staged flights today with TAA and Qantas silent on offers and government saying TAA may match Ansett terms to limit commercial impact.
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Airmail halted by Australian union action
The airline dispute has stopped all airmail in Australia since last Friday. About two thousand bags bound for Australian and overseas destinations are held at the Sydney central mail exchange in Redfern. Union secretary Mr Rochfort said the Transport Workers Union ordered the stoppage and that mail would not be moved by road or rail as members refuse to handle it.
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Rare tomb discovery in Hunan yields woman remains and 1000 artifacts
Peking reports a near perfect Han Dynasty tomb at Ma Wang Tai near Changsha, with a silk sarcophagus painted in mythic scenes. The 50 year old noblewoman’s remains lie inside, alongside paintings, lacquers, pottery, and instruments, described as a rare inner archaeology find on par with earlier jade mummies.
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Man Cheng
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Judge Moore's plan paves oil settlement path
An initiative by Mr Justice Moore of the Commonwealth Conciliation and Arbitration Commission outlines a three point plan to end the oil strike. It urges workers to resume by Thursday, seek adjournment of Friday proceedings, and, if observed, to convene a Monday conference to fix a timetable for final resolution. The move gains government and industry backing and prompts plans to recall Parliament.
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Tasmania deputy premier resigns again amid turbulence
The Tasmanian deputy premier resigns for a second time in five days amid political upheaval. A High Court case on voting age opened hearings in Canberra as the ACT land market looms with enough serviced land to flood the market for 12 months. Strikes are down this year, while Queensland Parliament sees a Speaker defeat. Western Mining reports a $9.32 million profit drop for the year ending June 30. Life and home entertainment notes conclude the item.
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Unions awaiting counter-offer in oil dispute
ACTU president Hawke says striking unions waited four months for a counter-offer from oil companies and called off strikes four times. Government and Lynch deny collusion, while Hawke accuses officials of provocation. Arbitration remains the target, with talks urged to settle differences.
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Hawke Criticizes ABC On Air Over Deal
Hawke, in a rain-soaked appearance from Selboura studios, accused ABC program This Day Tonight of breaking a commitment not to debate with Labor Minister for Labour and National Service Lynch. He said the program promised no discussion with Lynch due to his appearance on another station, raising questions of adherence. Page 12.
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