Canberra residents press for government house sale review
A Canberra deputation urged ACT officials to review the freeze on selling government houses and high local land prices. Spokesman Mr Spitaler said many renters face hardship as prices rise and land is scarce. They delivered a petition signed by nearly a thousand residents and pressed for affordable housing options and timely completions.
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Marines Press Assault on Quang Tri City in Counter Offensive
More than 2,000 South Vietnamese marines attacked Quang Tri city as part of a six week counter-offensive. They faced house-to-house fighting and heavy North Vietnamese artillery fire, slowing the advance. The report notes a vote against war funds.
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School contact sport examined by Dr Pang at Sacred Heart
Dr Pang warns small children face permanent injury from early participation in contact sports and burnout from competitive pressures. He proposes a Saturday after school program of basic physical education led by parents, avoiding intensive team play and focusing on swimming, gymnastics and skill development. A feasibility study shows strong parent support and potential for a remedial unit and child care.
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Interior to consider kinder methods for Pialligo dog pound
The Department of the Interior weighs destroying dogs at the Pialligo pound by injection rather than gas. A spokesman notes ongoing improvements and rising costs while community pressure mounts. Canberra veterinarians say carbon monoxide, while not cruel, should yield to better killing methods for pound dogs.
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Mirage crash threatens new air force groundings
A Mirage fighter crash near Avalon airfield Victoria follows a month of engine fires. Fit Lt Richardson ejected with a fractured jaw after the aircraft, damaged in a landing attempt two miles from the airfield, crashed in open country. Thirteen Mirages lost since service began nine years ago.
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Japan poised to cut Taiwan ties to seek China links
Tokyo based report cites Foreign Minister Ohira saying Japan would sever diplomatic relations with the Nationalist Chinese Government in Taiwan to establish formal ties with China. The stance signals a shift from 20 years of Taiwan policy and may alter U S cooperation on the China question. Prime Minister Tanaka reportedly would visit Peking to discuss normalizing relations with Premier Chou En-lai.
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National strikes: McMahon backs stronger constitutional powers
Prime Minister McMahon urged a constitutional change to allow Commonwealth action in national industrial disputes. He said emergency legislation drafted for the oil strike would be ready if needed and noted Parliament could be convened to pass such laws. Opposition Leader Whitlam supported constitutional changes with a referendum possible alongside the federal election.
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Fuel supplies I m Canberra stations as rationing ends
Canberra residents faced mixed petrol deliveries as Ampol and BP to push supplies today and through the weekend amid frozen stocks. Mobil and Total debated continuing the freeze while some stations began unrestricted sales. About 400 fuel certificates were issued to hospital staff and workers by 2.30pm with 125 refused and 20 declined.
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Docks Emergency Declared Over London Strike Crisis
The British Government declared a state of emergency over the docks strike, the fourth such move in two years by the Conservative government. Parliament rises for a week, and food imports and exports are affected as the week-long strike continues.
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Library to Buy Historic Film From Australia
The National Library plans to purchase two million feet of irreplaceable newsreel film covering events in Australia from 1928 to 1951. Payment begins with an initial amount in this budget, spread over four years, with prior advances estimated at around 511,000. The library aims to create two copies to preserve the deteriorating nitrate stock while retaining other commercial rights for broader use.
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Improvised report on Poswich Hospital disaster and miner jobs
An unclear account describes a disaster at Poswich Hospital and a miner job outlook. Mervyn Jensen, aged 55, is mentioned amid chaotic phrasing. A hospital spokesman and Mir C Petersen of the Colliery Employees Union provide brief, garbled statements about safety and future employment.
Canberra Firms Win Pay Appeal
Canberra employers win associated staff in private enterprise pay appeal. A TV survey shows one in five object to cigarette advertising on television. Middle East development and Libya to merge by September to form Africa's biggest nation. The government argues adult is 21 or older. Pension concerns over retirement allowances for armed services. Exodus of Australian public servants from Papua New Guinea predicted. Treasury lowers short-term security rates in August. 14-16. 48
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