Industry leases draw fierce bidding at auction sale
Strong bidding for business and industrial leases and flat and duplex residential leases yesterday pushed total receipts to 83,358,000 from 41 leases. High bids included 130,000 for a Melbourne Court shop lease and 150,000 for a Holder block, with many sites selling well above reserve and investors showing ample money for inland and city properties. The auctioneer McRHW Webster noted surprising strength and hinted renewed investor activity amid tax concerns and new land availability.
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Collision death in Queanbeyan car crash claims man
A 68 year old man, Mr Sajos Szerencses of Jarrah Street, died yesterday after the car he was driving collided with another vehicle at the corner of Cooma and Dane Streets in Queanbeyan. Police spokesman said the accident occurred about 3 15 p.m. local time.
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Wine tax relief announced amid tax reform push
Government sources disclosed plans to lift the wine excise of 30c a gallon from today and refund manufacturers who paid duty in advance. The move follows prior reductions and aims to speed relief without new legislation, with officials also considering lifting taxes on contraceptives. Churches may be exempt for religious observances under provisional arrangements.
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Apollo 17 set for blast off to the moon
Cape Kennedy reports Apollo 17 ready for launch at 9 55 pm AEDT with astronauts Captain Eugene Evans and Dr Harrison Schmitt to undergo final pre launch checks. Five Californian mice are aboard the command ship America for cosmic radiation experiments as a cold front threatens weather conditions.
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Australia recalls Taiwan envoy amid China recognition push
The Australian government recalled its ambassador to Taiwan to accelerate a possible recognition deal with China. Talks were set to begin in Paris with Australia seeking immediate ambassadorial exchanges and Chinese consent to a Taiwan note. Prime Minister Whitlam had approved rapid recognition moves after earlier discussions in Peking.
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Australian ambassador in Taiwan to return to Australia
Government sources in Canberra report the Australian ambassador Hugh Dunn will not be sent back to Taiwan and will likely leave the post as Canberra pursues a cautious withdrawal. The Bank of China name change is linked to broader political maneuvers around the Taiwan ties and mainland recognition, sparking debate over China policy and the timing of any embassy adjustments.
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Whitlam to Advise Cancelation of New Year Honours
The Prime Minister is expected to advise the Governor General to cancel all honours from the former government except military distinctions. The move follows ALP policy against imperial honours, discussed at a recent Federal Executive meeting in Townsville.
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Tightened Control of ASIO and Divorce Reforms Proposed
The government plans annual AG reports to Parliament on ASIO workings and a tribunal to regulate security agency conduct. Proposals aim to curb delays and costs in divorce cases, with amendments to the Bartiminal Causes Act to improve access and personal rights, privacy and anti discrimination measures.
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Burchett to be granted Australian passport after 17 years
Government plans restore passport to Wilfred Burchett an Austrian born journalist living in Pain who faced 1955 China mining era scrutiny. Burchett returns to Australia in 1970 to see his father despite government opposition and potential travel restrictions. The department signaled permission amid broader Rhodesia related moves and external affairs discussions.
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Labor Leaders to Meet Over Government Arrangements
Labour leaders Mr Whitlam and Mr Barnard along with Senators Murphy and Willes to discuss future administrative arrangements of the government. The caucus had previously resolved to consult and plan, aiming for orderly transition and stability within the party.
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Cholera checks under way for two women in Australia
Two women arriving from London via Rome and Singapore are under health surveillance in Canberra as suspected cholera cases. They flew Qantas via Bahrain, Singapore and Sydney, spent about a day in Singapore, and were hospitalized in Melbourne and Sydney as doctors monitor symptoms.
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Tanker strike threats and political notes amid service departures
Report notes potential strikes by tanker workers and pilots while detailing political shifts. The Deputy Prime Minister and the Vurroniuimta Shi Council discuss wartime service terms as community centre plans arise. Tariff board chair Rattigna faces criticism from board members over policy handling.
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