Hard Road to Cooperation Shows North South Rift
A December Paris conference of 27 nations on international economic cooperation yielded no results. The piece notes the tension between oil producers and oil-importing nations, highlighting North South divisions. It cites France’s hosting role and Kissinger’s publicly sanctioned attempts to split oil states from their allies, with OPEC price rises cited as a catalyst.
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Britain
Dr Kissinger
OPEC indexation demand tests North South dialogue
The piece outlines OPEC calls to index crude oil prices to imported manufactures and services, highlighting risks of global inflation and recession. Australia joins the raw materials commission, led by Sir John Bunting, as North South talks continue toward equitable resource distribution with cautious optimism for compromises.
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OPEC
Australia
Raw Materials Commission
John Bunting
Bland Committee and Public Service Reform Debate
The text discusses the Bland Committee's likely approach to Australian Public Service reform, noting its broad terms of reference and political role. It critiques possible overreach in administrative arrangement changes, the risk of conflict between federal and state powers, and the committee's limited aim to curb inefficiency without dismantling core governance. It mentions Overseer figures and debates on tariffs and efficiency shaping the inquiry.
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Immigration Department
Australia
Stoo
Bland
Uniform land tax reform proposed in Western Australia
The article outlines proposed reforms to land taxation and rating in Western Australia. It argues for uniform tax bases, regular revaluations at least every three years, and local authorities gaining flexibility to set bases or combine bases. It notes past inequities affecting developers and investors and envisions a centralized system to fund road and freeway projects while easing bureaucratic growth.
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Mt Ma
Witation Authority
Stuepa
Debating ZPG in Australia and world poverty
A letter discusses zero population growth amid rising living standards in Australia and global inequality. It argues immigration limits, regional cooperation, and eliminating war as paths to reduce consumption and pollution, citing CSIRO and urging practical measures over idealistic growth fantasies.
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Australia
Public letter disputes conduct at Canberra caravan park
Wendy Alman of Fyshwick defends caravan park families against a Canberra Times article dated 18 1975. She rejects claims of parental misbehavior, asserts residents are respectable, and condemns the piece as rubbish while noting children are well behaved and happy.
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Loiaarker
Gordon
Canberra
Maletti
Documentary on Melanesian Labourers and Trade Networks
A fragmentary report discusses Melanesian labour in Queensland and Fiji, noting how exchanges shaped communities and work periods. It critiques documentary framing and mentions figures like Dr Deryck and Mr Panch, with commentary on intelligence and homework in reporting.
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Queensland
Fiji
ABC
Youth drop in centre project opens at Hughes Centre
Canberra youths launch a drop in centre as part of the Youth Involvement Program. Plans include operating on Tuesday Friday and Saturday during the first week at Hughes Community Centre. The group seeks donations and volunteers and invites friends to help set up and run the program. Contact numbers Beauchamp House 497239 or home 511691 for Sue Richards Ian St George and Ross Starr.
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Hughes Community Centre
Canberra Times
Canberra
Beauchamp House
Letter on horse rider safety and negligent driving
A reader protests rider safety, blaming careless drivers and loud vehicles for frightening horses. The letter urges stricter road behavior, registration court actions, and greater driver consideration to prevent unseating riders and harming animals.
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