US and Australian bids clash over new fighter contract
The United States and Australia face tough terms for a new fighter contract as Defence officials press for stringent performance and production requirements. McDonnell Phantom development is highlighted, with delays and cost concerns fueling debate over which firm and design will fulfill the navy and air force needs.
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United States
Dee
Grumman Fence Department
Hemel
Milion
McDonnel Onlay
Andy
Huminen
Ian Rockwell
Genceal
Fiala
Willeat
SS Navy Levy
London
Oncaleneaty
Grlees
Air Cor
Donaldson
Royal Australian Air Force
Netherlands scholarships offered to Australian postgraduates
The Netherlands Government offered three scholarships to Australian postgraduates aiming to study in the Netherlands during 1970 71. The scholarship provides about $250 for maintenance and travel costs plus $125 for books and equipment.
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Netherlands
Australia
Postaradiat
Sidrns
Unions press for reintroduction of basic wage system
In Sydney on Wednesday unions urged reviving the basic wage and margins framework during the national wage dating. Industrial advocate R J Hawke said unions seek a two shilling per week increase as the 32 shilling basic wage fell three years ago. Unions filed claims in metal trades with the Arbitration Commission asking the president to set a hearing date for a Full Bench likely to begin in September.
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Sydney
Ater
Commonwealth Arbitration
T. C. Winter
ACTS
R. J. Hawke
Metal Trades Award
Irrigation wage debates and federal aid plans linger
The article discusses proposed reintroduction of a basic wage and automatic flow of funds to state awards, with bids to raise the total wage system to reflect growth and productivity. It notes opposition by employer groups and government officials and mentions irrigation projects, housing, and agriculture allocations as factors shaping the policy.
Union attacks on court costs at arbitration hearing
In Sydney two unions petitioned to remove a compulsory overtime clause as the Federated Maifiders Union secretary Mr A McLagan alleged courts sought exorbitant costs to penalise striking unions. Mrs McLusan said Commonwealth Industrial Court fines were nearly doubled. The Arbitration Commission hearing was adjourned to tomorrow.
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Federated Maifiders Union
A. McLagan
Commonwealth Industrial Court
McLusan
Sydney
ANZUS delegation to meet in Canberra and New Zealand leaders
An AG delegation including Minister for External Affairs and senior officials from Australia and New Zealand prepares for a joint briefing in Canberra. The Australian party features James Pimsoll and other departmental chiefs while New Zealand lines up its secretary and key ministers.
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John Wilton
Zealand
Blakes
Chiefs of Staff
Donker
Sec Freerhy
Fist
Sec
James Pimsoll
Peet
Iit
Winer
rErceih
Fairhall
Sir Jabns
Me A. Teri Nee Ar Bair
Canberra mayor backs town planning push for growth
Councillor Wright advocates formal town planning as Mildura council aims to ease industrial growth and attract investment. He notes Canberra’s development approach and argues for a regional strategy with town planning officials and the city engineer to guide progression in Wagga, Parkes, Cowra, and other towns.
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Mils
Duta
Wright
George
Canberra Ley
Mildurs
Deelin
Wagga
Grange
Parkes
Mildura
Cowra
Ndustriga Bor
Wright Saidjie
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ARES
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Aff Bey
Monwealth
Canberra Hospital
Canter Hospital
Calvary
Woden
Parlliamentary Standing Committee On Public Works
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Parilantest House
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CSS
Orion
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Crewe
Ventas
Waltons
A Burns Philp Stor
Civic Centre
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