Argentine Air Force Hercules Opens Polar Route Feat
Argentine Air Force Lockheed C130 Hercules completed a 20 hour intercontinental flight from Buenos Aires to Canberra via Marambio Base in Antarctica, setting a historic polar route milestone. Air Commodore A Gonzales led the First Air Brigade on the mission, with plans to continue to Wellington and Marambio Base as part of feasibility studies for an Australia Europe link via the pole.
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Canberra
Fairbairn
Hercules
Air Commasore A
Walligton
Fenriny
Marambier
Anti Fk Wo Fis
Wellington
Wil Tekal
Watt
Noth Polar Vote
Wis
South Amer
Jen
Australia
Seaterday
Wight
Aerolinas
A. Gonzalesz
Canberra braces cost rise on bicycle path project
Canberra's 341000 bicycle path, completed last month, has surged to a 70000 cost overrun. The National Capital Development Commission spokesman said work includes a concrete bridge over a gully and five traffic lights, shifting completion by months and rerouting near Dickson, Lyneham, O'Connor.
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Canberra
Christovas
National Capital Development Commission
Cowper Street
Dicksos
Sullivans Creek
Dickson
Lyneham
O'Conner
Turse
University Avenue
Civic Centre
NCDC
Il Romnes
End jail call urges abolition of imprisonment for women
Melbourne report urges abolition of imprisonment for women. Victorian Department of Social Welfare tabled its 193? inquiry in the Legislative Council today. The report argues for world example through reform and calls to end imprisonment for female offenders.
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Melbourne
Victorian Department of Social Welfare
Department
Lefislaire Connell
Victoria
Tech
Anya
Air battle near Suez claims two aircraft downed
Reports from the region say that combatants in a dogfight near Suez each claimed to have shot down an opponent’s aircraft. The exchange marks the first air battle noted in the area since November, highlighting ongoing tensions and combat activity.
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Tel Aviv
Thsusday
Taiael
Loyot
Suez
Meir receives party backing amid calls for resignations
Tel Aviv reports Mrs Meir gains support from the party after a 15 hour debate. The committee approves a 14 point program for the December 31 poll while Mis Mir resists calls to resign Defence Minister Dayan over the October war. Collective responsibility is stressed as the party outlines its stance on borders and total mobilization amid regional pressures.
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Tel Aviv
Aap-Reuter
Meir
Aficenice Touty
Corn Lee Chote
Mis Mir
Dayen
Csbino
Nists
Dlemantis
Total
Sawal
Tsenel
Whitlam forecasts prices referendum and income policy
Prime Minister Whitlam foreshadowed legislation to enforce Prices Justification Tribunal recommendations if the prices referendum succeeds on Saturday. In a 6% minute debate at the National Press Club, he and Opposition Leader Snedden discussed periodic income adjustments and equal pay for women. The event drew mixed verdicts, with Whitlam appearing clearer and more decisive on policy impacts.
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Snedden
Whitlam
National Press Club
Canberra
Whitlay
Illam
Boedden
Noublic
Astwo ‘Cays
Polais
Snedded
Black Mountain tower project approved by Federal Cabinet
Federal Cabinet directed the National Capital Development Commission to authorize construction of the Black Mountain communications tower with work to begin soon. The decision overrode a request to reconsider the earlier approval. The move follows a court ruling on Parliament's authority over Canberra development and a separate Labor caucus review urging to uphold the original decision.
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National Capital Development Commission
Black Mountain Tower
Commission
Uren
Cass
Capital Territory
Bryant
Decison
Postminster- General
Bowen
Minter For Housing and Construction
Johnsony
Inl
Blick
Sal
Altough
NCD
Medren
Wasesterday
Novenet
ACT Supreme Court
Justice Smithers
Canberra
Func
Commonwealth
Parliaemene
High Court of Australia
Tustice Smithers
Labor Caucus
Court Demands Union Man Evidence
A court order compels a union leader to testify again as the Labour Federation faces further scrutiny. The report notes government plans for a Royal Commission to probe public service matters, while international coverage highlights US protests over North Vietnam violations and Australian rugby concerns ahead of a test match with France.
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Federst
Royal Commission
Public Service
Gay Pavithor
Vietnam
North Vistar
Theft at Oriana Snack Bar in Geelong Street
A padlock was forced at the Oriana Snack Bar in Geelong Street and 30 cigarettes valued at 265 dollars were stolen. The incident was reported as a theft with the bar’s door compromised and an ACT Police spokesperson commenting on the break in.
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Geelong
Fysie Ielek
ACT
Mail Fire Hits Sydney Suburb Mailboxes Vandalism
vandals set fire to nineteen mailboxes at the Sussex and Gonibury Streets corner in Cis early today delaying hundreds of mails and disrupting local service.
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Sydney
Sussex and
Gonibury Streets
Computer to Replace Sale by Auction in Wool Trade
Sydney reports a planned shift to computer auctioning for wool in 1974 75. The National Council of Wool Selling Brokers announced a central Sydney computer will process weekly catalogues growers reserve prices and bids with about 350 sale lots hourly nationwide. Buyers will bid via keyboards in capital city offices and see real time price and buyer data on screens. First year savings projected around 1.0 to 1.25 million dollars with potential growth to 5.0 to 10.0 million. The scheme aims to cut buyers travel costs significantly and streamline the selling process.
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Nasional Council of Wool
Me Bill
Williams
Wwauld Tink
Hayats
Australian Woot” Corporation
Central Computer
Sidney
Councils
Keith Harsburgh
Lawmaker accuses forgery over Watergate trick letter
Australian Labor MP Mr Mathews of Victoria told the House yesterday he was the victim of a forged letter in his name published in a Melbourne paper. He said the handwritten address and stationery implied government opposition to price and income controls, urging a no vote in the referendum. He urged Privileges Committee action and criminal proceedings.
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Mathews
Lab
Vic
House of Representatives
Melbourne
House
Sun
Maibeon
Second Coogee recount disputed
Sydney reports a second recount in Coogee showing Liberal MP R Freeman with 13 093 votes and Labor candidate Michael Cleary at 14 369 to 14 377 region. Opposition leader Wear would challenge the result, with possible confirmation, Cleary victory, or a fresh election depending on the challenged ballots.
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Sydney
Coogee
R. Freeman
Nsw
Freeman
Labor
Michael Cleary
Christman
Gates
Vale
Cleary
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Tony O'Leary
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