Defence buying program to spend 289 million on weapons
The Government will spend about 289 million on new equipment for the armed forces under Defence Ministry programs announced yesterday. Major items include two C130 transport aircraft, a logistics landing ship proposal, and upgrades across naval, air, and ground forces. The plan confirms earlier talk of expanding capabilities and replacing aging arms with modern systems.
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Tank man wins battle in defence budget row
An Army captain and others protest a budget move cutting exercise time across all services. Ministers and officials discuss modest increases of five to ten percent for some arms while the Navy and Air Force face only limited gains.
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Whitlam critics IAC members on phosphate bounty debate
Prime Minister Whitlam attacked two Industries Assistance Commission members over the proposed temporary reintroduction of the phosphate bounty. He cited the commission’s report that split on the issue, calling the dissenting opinion cogent. Whitlam argues large landowners would benefit from restoring the bounty.
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Poverty Inquiry Urges Broad Social Security Reforms
The Commission of Inquiry in Poverty presented the Federal Government with extensive reform recommendations for Australia’s social security system. Major proposals include a one year program to spend up to one ninth of national income on welfare, a guaranteed income with a flat tax, and income supplements for low earners. The report estimates costs in the hundreds of millions and notes about 444,000 people would be classified as poor, with over 700,000 in total income units.
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Burgmann Fee Cut Promised at College
A college committee announced a fee reduction for the upcoming year. The cut lowers weekly costs from 43 to 39, reflecting a response to financial concerns. The decision follows earnings reports from conferences and aims to ease student burdens at the start of the new term.
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Portuguese Timor: Navy destroyer ordered to withdraw
Indonesian reports say a Portuguese East Timor destroyer attempting to unload supplies and rescue refugees was ordered to withdraw by the Portuguese government. An Australian engineer cited about 20 dead amid fighting near Baucau as Timor refugees on the Monne freighter Macdili head toward Darwin under bombardment and food shortages.
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Jakarta consulate shelter amid Timor crisis amid 200 people
Reports from Jakarta say about 200 people sought shelter in the Indonesian consulate in Dili including Taiwan's envoy and staff. Military sources estimate five thousand weapons in use by factions as a three day ceasefire collapses after a ship retreated to international waters. Ambulances mass in Darwin as authorities relax immigration rules for refugees aboard a freighter overloaded with evacuees and wounded passengers.
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Banks warned of fines for account monopoly
Australian banks faced fines up to 250000 for practices that compel borrowers to transfer all savings or trading accounts to the lending bank. Attorney General Enderby cited complaints and said Section 47 of the Trade Practices Act bans banks or their corporate affiliates from forcing such transfers. One bank, Australia and New Zealand Banking Group, faced interim authorisation issues while Trade Practices Commission review continued.
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Vatican Az Catholic Canon Law On Mixed Marriages
Vatican officials discuss mixed marriages under canon law noting some unions across Christian denominations are considered illicit or invalid. The commission urges reaffirming indissolubility of marriage and pastoral approaches as dialogue continues across Catholic and Anglican partners. The report references theologians, official sanction, and a seven year effort by a joint commission with Australian involvement.
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Adelaide Budget Tabled with No New Taxes or Charges
The Australian Budget presented in the House of Anam shows expenditure surpassing $51,000 for the first time, with Premier Dune stating the government plans to balance the budget by the end of the 1974-76 fiscal year. Provisions on pensions and reforms were noted as dropped, while renewal of proposed policies was deferred.
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Perkins tells his story in a mixed book review note
A fragmented review snippet mentions Charles Perkins and his book A Bastard, with references to Maurice Bunlevy and Frank Cranston evaluating the work. The text is garbled, showing page references and incomplete sentences about the memoir and related writings.
Refugees Arrive In Australia From Timor By Air
Sydney reports refugees flown south from Darwin aboard two chartered aircraft. Prime Minister Wham pledges possible special payments for Timor refugees while housed in Australian government facilities in the south. Social Security Minister Wheeldon notes benefits could mirror unemployment payments for eligible singles and couples.
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ACT bus aid rise proposed to fund Canberra services
Treasury officers orally agreed to a 600,000 increase in federal funding for Canberra bus operations this financial year. The Budget plan expects fares to rise about 25 percent, with Sunday services to be cut less, and federal contributions remain lower than originally forecast. The department will announce fare changes soon.
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Whitlam Budget Debate Sparks Stock Shifts and Labor Rifts
The text notes a rise in stocks attributed to Budget changes and a Labor Party reshuffle led by Treasurer Flayden, with comments by Whitlam on ABC TV. It mentions seek to win union support for vaccine reform and hints at a future budget by a former treasurer, May or June next year.
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Courier service plan for capital cities announced
A proposed courier framework aims to link Sydney Melbourne and Canberra with a national postal network. The Postmaster-General and Senator oversee the project to establish a city to city service within metropolitan areas of the capital cities. The initiative seeks faster delivery and integrated postal options across major urban centers.
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Cat vaccine alert reaches Wellington and London
Emergency health officials warn of a widespread cat influenza outbreak as vaccines from New Zealand are being shipped to Telmatt and London to combat the threat in southern England. The plea urges pet owners to seek veterinary advice and monitor their animals for symptoms.
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Further rate rises forecast
Report notes continued expectations of higher interest rates with expectations of further tightening. Scattered analysis cites economic pressure and policy signals shaping the outlook.
World News and Finance Snippets From Opera Home Lottery
A compact digest notes world and finance items, listing Opera Home and lottery related briefs. Sparse readable bits mention a special dean and various page references such as a6 and a2, reflecting a mixed, fragmentary newspaper segment.
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