Diplomatic diary notes reward after failed hold up
Royal Malay and Korean diplomats attend farewell events in Canberra and NSW as an attempted robbery ends with the thieves fleeing and observers following. A bank withdrawal and a $100 cheque are reported, with high commissioners and ambassadors present at a staff reception.
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Republic of Korea
Quakers Hill
Nsw
Deng Whan Lee
Lee
Resian Navy
Thelthe School
Hotel
Canberra
Atieads
Raja
Manor
Raja Razman
Mii
Charles John
Ston
Johnston
Ma Te Rouge
Core
Ive Buffet Dioner
Walter J. Rice
Mc He Benen
Yester Nee Samorroy
Rice
Herra ‘House
Roman Kolodiejczyx
Bey
Japan
Quandong Street
Mission
Pumihiko Kai
O'Connor
Colin Bur
Kai
Emton
Chauvel Court
Affb
Ban on coal export plan sparks industrial dispute
The Queensland Labour Council and unions condemn a coal export project with protests at South Black. The plan, idle since November 17, prompts strikes and warnings against company activities. Ambassador Kai and Mrs Kai plan a farewell reception in Canberra ahead of a December and January travel schedule.
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Brishane
Suesday
Ag'attemnr
Mi 5
Brothers
South Black
Queensland
Trades and
Labour Council
Apan
Fumihiko Kai
Mra Kai
Alpire
Salome Tecention
Reir
Canberra
Diplo
Ign
Korea
New Zealand
Whan Lee
Tapan
Phantom air record sets Britain to Singapore pace
A Royal Air Force Phantom jet flew 8,500 miles from Britain to Singapore in 15 hours 49 minutes, piloted by Squadron Leader John Nevill and Flight Lieutenant Jim Straughan. The jet landed at Paya Lebar or Ten gah Airfield 31 minutes faster than the prior RAF Lightning record set six days earlier.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Singapore
Royal Air Force
Britain
RAF
John Nevill
Jim Straughan
Tengah
Hotels stoppage reaches plan for hotel staff action
The High Commissioner reports talks between hotel workers and management over a stoppage set for Thursday. The Australian Hotels Association and the Liquor Traders Union said they would proceed with a 11 of 14 wage categories on Thursday as meetings and a planned route parade were to shape the duration and outcome of the stoppage. The Services Adviser noted both sides agreed to equal pay for certain kitchen and home staff categories.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manin Sy Beg
Atin
Nsw
Com-halda
Hotels Association
B.union
Eke McInemey
AHA
M. Y
Ariff
Nirimba
Ap'tic
Page
ANU joins regional food production research project
The Auste National University will participate in a joint program with Australian and South-east Asian universities to boost food production. The project, chaired by Sir John Seton, is funded by the Department of External Affairs and will involve Indonesia Malaysia and Singapore. A survey mission including Professors C M Donald J E Turner and Dr D H Penny visited the three countries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Auste National University
The
ANU
John Seta
Department of External Affairs
C. M. Donald
Waite Institute
Adelaide
J. FE. Turner
Sydney University
D. H. Penny
ANU Research School of Pacific Studies
Mail order mishandled and delayed mail delivery woes
Voters' Voice reports mail redirection failure affecting Mr and Mrs W who were removed from a housing list after missing a 14 day reply. A post office misdirect and resignation of the delivery officer caused the delay, prompting apologies and an internal review while residents faced ongoing benefits delays and worry for dependents. Thetis Court cleanliness complaint and rent/payment issues at Red Hill are also noted, with lessee responsibility cited and delayed payments criticized.
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Way Dickson
Voice
Department of the Interior
Red Hill
Red FM
W. Sill
Postmaster-General’s Department
Post Office
Wis
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Stores End
Wer
Woolworths Ltd
Avinga
Woolworth
C. Latimer
Stanger
Wacker
Ir Paul Hasluch
Hasluck
Phantom Air Record
Cee
Indonesia
Malaysia
White's Shoe
Knight
White
Gor
White's
Sane Dal
Knight Court
AL White
Sa Ace Wat
Knight In White
Bone
Saalel
Cromwell
Mingwood
Vic
Monaro Shopping Mall
Couriers Soa
Voters
Rex Nated
Thetis
Manuka
Thetis Court
Howard
Sit
Ronger
Canberra Times
Canberra City
Act
Australasian Gulla of Cooks
Che | Selerak
Rex
Senate Select Committee
Senate
Australia
Australa
A. H. Higgins
Parliament House
Fyshwick
Barrier Street
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