Galston site chosen for second Sydney airport plan
Defence and Aviation Correspondent Frank Cranston reports Galston, 15 miles NW of Sydney, picked as a candidate for a second airport after cost-benefit analysis. Officials favored duplicating current runway at Sydney and adding facilities, with Towra Point as next option and Bringelly as third, Galston as fourth. Opposition cites cost up to £50,000 million and potential noise impact, while supporters say it would avoid curfew restrictions and move noise away from Labor electorates.
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Sydney
Towra Point
Bringelly
Civil Aviation
Mr Jones
Galston
Richmond
Somerby
Senate
Withers
ALP
Tintural Buth
Korzoli
Earthquake Hits Mexico City Area Causing Deaths
A strong quake centered south of Mexico City damaged homes and churches and killed two people in the nearby city of Busbla, according to the Associated Press report.
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Mexico
Mexico City
Busbla
Associated Press
Budget critique and wage freeze proposal by Mr Snedden
Former Liberal leader Mr Snedden urged a time limited 90 day prices and incomes freeze to curb inflation. He called for guidelines on wage growth around 6 percent annually and argued for national coordination plus state action if needed, while warning against permanent price controls. He criticized the budget and public service growth and warned of higher taxpayer costs from wage increases without systemic reform.
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Australia
Snedden
Commonwealth
McMahon
Ff Snedden
Labor
Dmivvameme
Desi
Public Service
Whitlam outlines new Australian car policy and Japan links
At a Canberra press briefing Prime Minister Whitlam announced a six point plan to raise efficiency, Australian content, and safety in car making. He signaled welcome for Japanese involvement in regional growth centres with Borg-Warner already in Albury Wodonga. Nissan and Toyota were invited to submit proposals to the Tariff Board on actions to implement the policy.
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Canberra
Whitlam
Borg-Warner
Albury Wodonga
Overseas Trade and Secondary Industry
Dr Cairns
Pakistan India prisoner swap reaches 1971 hostilities pact
India and Pakistan sign a wartime prisoner exchange accord after 11 days of talks. The agreement provides for the return of 90 000 Pakistani POWs held in India and addresses other humanitarian issues arising from the 1971 conflict.
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India
Pakistan
P. N. Haksar
Aziz Ahmed
Bangladesh
Fhatsar
Rime
Mia Gandhi
Tonga Eyes Air Link to Pacific Islands per King Plan
The article reports Tonga seeking Nippon Air services and an offer to establish air links from Tonga to Fiji, Tahiti, American Samoa, and New Caledonia. The King hinted at rapid talks after a recent visit to Japan with expectations of start-up with minimal operational hurdles.
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All Nippon Ajiroe
Japan
Ben
Tongalōen
Fiji
Tahiti
American Samoa
New Caledonia
Australian equity debate on end October report
The board was asked to present its report by the end of October. Dr Cairns said the automotive industry has progressed, with government considering earlier target dates for safety and anti-pollution controls. Australian equity remains under 40 percent, approvals for Japanese applications depend on cooperation and shared resources among firms, including engine plant and foundry joint operations.
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Mr Whitlam
Australia
Nissan
Toyota
Tariff Board
Whitlam
Bct
Cairns
Drairs
Ec Oeema
Ks Hedfacturing
Cabinet approves interim commission for consumer standards
Federal Cabinet approves formation of an interim commission to coordinate uniform consumer product standards across Australia. It will arrange meetings between Federal and State officials, provide a secretariat, publish test reports, and oversee consumer representation with departments such as Health, Primary Industry, and Science. The plan includes a 1973-74 budget of 200000 dollars and aims to develop minimum standards and consumer protection legislation.
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Federal
Commission For Consumer Standards
Australia
Commission
Whitlam
Interim Commission
Science
Morrison
de Ftments
Health
Ransport
Ndustry
Mae
Hawke joins ACTU board after Whitlam announcement
The Prime Minister announced in Canberra that Hawke will fill the board vacancy left by H. W. Rowden. Rowden’s term expired August 21, and Hawke’s appointment is part of a broader board lineup including Professor Williams and Sir William D among others.
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ACTU
Federal Australia
Whitlam
Canberra
Hawke
H. W. Rowden
Tee Teongeret
Rowdeo
Crean
Uae
Renouf Named Australia’s Ambassador to France
The Prime Minister announced the appointment of Alan Renouf, 54, as secretary of the Department of Foreign Affairs and ambassador to France, succeeding Sir Keith Waller who is near retirement. Renouf will take up the post next year, marking a top leadership change in Australia’s foreign service.
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Alan Renouf
Australis
France
Department of Fi Affairs
Ir Renouf
Keith Waller
Keith
Wailer
Akie
Reoeuf
Australia
ACT fair rents system eyed for Canberra landlords
Canberra's new lease allocation plan under the ACT rent system aims to balance landlord interests with tenant fairness. Officials say allocations will consider multiple factors, not rely solely on rent levels, as the government pushes a revised rental framework amid funding and migratory concerns.
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A.C.T. Land
Canberra
Ir Enderby
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