NRMA Pledges Third Party Renewals Amid Rate Dispute
NRMA Insurance Ltd general manager R J Lamble said motorists in Canberra would still access third party car cover, potentially including the 47 percent rate rise sought. He noted insurers presented figures, but government decisions stalled, while losses from third party claims in NSW and ACT rose weekly, with total losses near 1.1 million.
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ACT
Nrma Insurance Ltd
R. J. Lamble
Canberra
Commonwealth Actuary
Lamble
Department of the Capital Territory Yesteray
Loin
Nsw
Lambie
Australia signs $20 million iron ore contract with China
In Canberra a joint statement by the Ministers for Overseas Trade and for Mines and Energy said Hamersley Won Ply Ltd and the China National Metals and Minerals Import and Export Corp signed a three year deal to supply about one million tonnes of iron ore annually for 1974 to 1976. The value is about 20 million dollars and price details are confidential.
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Austranays
China
Overseas ‘Trade
Cairns
Min Rats and Energy
Connor
Canberra
Hamersley Won Ply Ltd
China National Metals and Minerals Import and Export Corporation
Israeli Phantom shot down over Cairo by Egyptian antiaircraft
Cairo Radio quoted the Egyptian military spokesman saying one Israeli Phantom jet violating Egyptian airspace east of Ismailia was shot down by antiaircraft fire. The incident occurred as the jets entered east of the Ismailia area.
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Cairo
Egype Dan
Isvalia
Royal Commission to inquire into Public Service reforms
The government plans a three man Royal Commission to review the Australian Public Service, Public Service Board functions, and service relations with the Ministry. The inquiry, approved by the Labor Caucus after seven months study, may occur after post office reports and could be chaired by a judge with two other appointees from the government.
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Australia P Pblic
Royal Commission
Post Office
Public Service
Public Service Board
Labor
Caucus Industria Relations Committee
Mriam
Cooley
Keating
Lab
Nsw
Public Service Act
Wias
Caucus
Public Service Unions
West March
Industrial Committee
Keith Johnson
Vic
Public ‘Service Board
Stautory
Crown
Tin sells for 4510 a ton on London Metal Exchange
The price rose as LME trading began with tin up by 140 pounds per ton from yesterday’s close. The move puts tin at 4510 dollars per ton, about 220 dollars higher than the prior close, with market nerves and demand cited by reporters.
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London Metal Exchange
Meat price inquiry referred to Prices Controller
The Minister for the Capital Territory referred the retail meat price inquiry to Prices Controller Mr McFarland. Mr Bryant said the Controller would use national meat price inquiry results. Despite a drop in saleyard prices, concerns remained that retail prices had not reflected the decrease.
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Act
Haseen
McFarland
Capital Territory
Bryant
Health plan doomed by Parliament opposition
The Labor Government faces likely defeat of universal health insurance proposals this year as Liberal and Country Parties vow firm opposition. DLP stance unclear but signals strong resistance. Government may shift to community health centres aimed at lower income areas to win support and reduce costs.
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DLP
Little
Vic
Australia
Government to push two health schemes in Parliament
The government plans to advance two main health measures one extending Canberra community health schemes and another offering large grants to states for public hospitals with no means testing. Opposition leader Mr Chipp warned of amendments to cover gaps for the poor and vulnerable and argued the reforms threaten private hospitals and freedom of choice. Melbourne Presbyterian Church officials denounced those opposing the national health scheme for narrow interests.
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Liberal and
Country Parties
Liberal Party
Chipp
Canberra
House of Representatives
Senate
Whit- Tam
ALP
Australia
Ment
Whillum
Whil- Tim
Chipp Sail
Melbourne
Wedmilice
The
Presbyterian Church
Tan Parton
Schools Bill Grants Per Capita Aid Passes Senate
The Senate passed the Schools Grants Bill after committee stage with an amendment to clause 15 to fund continued per-capita school grants. Opponents estimate the cost at about $5 million. the measure now goes to the House for amendment.
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Senate
House of Representatives
Alleged Canberra Police Misconduct At Weston Party
Host and guests accuse a sergeant and two constables of misconduct during a December 1 early hours private Weston party. Allegations include firing pistols, reading police files, lewd advances, drinking for hours, and badge absence. Inspector Ron Dillon leads the inquiry for ACT Police.
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Canberra
Weston
Clive Edwards
Rivers Street
Allerar
ACT
R. A. Wilson
Ron Dillon
Jane Edwards
Sai Uney
Edwards
Jefe
Sam
Imad
Wade
Mr Edwards
Edward
Mrs Edwards
Pay for council members varies across bodies
ACT Advisory Council members receive widely varying payments for attending meetings of boards and committees. The report notes differences in compensation among council representatives across multiple authorities.
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ACT Advisory Council
Meco
Algiers
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Canberra Times
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David Solomon
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