Union dispute in Adelaide shadows Labor rift
In Adelaide a heated union dispute within the Australian Government Workers Union centers on suspending secretary J D Thomson after a State Council vote. Allegations involve union funds, social activities with a married woman, and political pressure, drawing in Labor figures and prompting court scrutiny of the union’s finances and governance.
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Saul Australian Brane
Australian Labor Party
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Enargesy
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J.D. “Thomson
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British Communist Party
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Mele
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Wallaroo
Beet
Riy Ho
Victorian Cup sees Herul bid amid heavy betting
Frantic action surrounds Friday races as Herul leads in the Victorian Cup with a 330,000 stake noted. Western Australian bookmakers report fluctuating odds and strong support for a favourite in a turbulent afternoon of racing.
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Herul
Miniere Ei
Bogkinake Etn
Essa
Footpath yacht holds pace in Sydney Hobart race
In the Sydney to Hobart yacht race, the 721 Koncrete yacht Footpath, crewed by Tony Fisher, battled winds that slowed progress near 12 miles from the finish. Helsal, dubbed the floating footpath, trailed while other boats sagged behind as weather shifted.
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Hobart
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Helsal
Tony Fisher
Insurgents Repulsed Near Phnom Penh Front
Government forces repelled an insurgent attack north of Phnom Penh and east of the Mekong River while rebels near Highway 49 suffered an unsuccessful advance. Casualties and exact figures were not released.
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Tanom Penh
Noth
Bhrom
Penh
Mekoe
Maite
Salirges
Australian Open upset shocks fans in five set finish
Timmy Connors edged an upset in a grueling five set match at Kaoyong as the top US player battled back after a dropped set. The day saw Derigwlwa of Austria struggle in tennis doldrums while Borg and Davie Cup clash plans faced promoter doubts.
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Kaoyong
Yesteriay
Dall
Sid
Connors
Pall Derigwlwa
Dofstel
Niern Bors
Sweden
Rove
New Zealand Battles Australia in Melbourne Test Opener
NZ faces tough task as it meets Australia at the Melbourne Cricket Ground in the first test. Captain Devan Congdon anchors the New Zealand effort while bowlers pace and swing spearhead Australia. Key figures include Dennis Lillee for Australia and Glenn Turner's New Zealand leadership with tactical chess expected at the toss and early over.
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Melbourne
New Zealand
Australia
Melbourne Cricket Ground
Chappell
Overseas air fares rise 6 percent in Europe
Major international carriers operating from Australia raised fares without government sanction. Europe travel up 6 percent, North America 4 percent, and all fares including Europe excursions were affected after January 1. Some airlines label increases as fuel surcharges pending official approval. Qantas warned of possible charges. Ansett denies domestic fare rise tied to anti hijack security costs.
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Australia
International Air ‘Transport Association
Europe
North America
Australi
Qantas
International Air Transport Association
Melbourne
Wai
Ansett Airlines
Ansett
American reporter attacked in PNG
Pulitzer prize winner and American foreign correspondent George Weller was assaulted and robbed by two men in Port Moresby on December 2 while interviewing Habismaya order at the Hahalis Welfare Sites. Police report a group of natives carried out the attack.
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Amm
George Weller
Amnerica
Yaa
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Weller
Days Eg Habismay
Hahalis Welfare Silets
Six die in collision near border
Brisbane dispatch reports a head on crash near the border killed six, including a farmer and his family. The husband, Mr Koll Hartmut, said his wife Veronica, 40, and children Dianna, 17, and Tammy, six weeks, died in one car while his other car burned. He tried to fight the fire with a small extinguisher and reflected on the tragedy as the toll for the Christmas period rose.
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Koll Hartmut
Queensland Order
Veronica Huariryun
Me Akin Hartmény
Dianna
Tammy
Rae
Bane
Me Harkins
Nsw
Weather forecast for Canberra and coast region
Unclear OCR summary notes hot conditions continuing with highs around 31 to 32 degrees. South Coast expected fine today then unsettled tomorrow with possible showers. Officials forecast hot and dry conditions persisting in the area.
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Ant Bureau of
Metoropgy
Queensland flogging debate mixes with child crime penalties
The report from Brisbane and Sydney records Victorian and New South Wales officials debating flogging for sex offences against children. Officials express mixed views, with calls for severe penalties while warning flogging may not deter crime and could risk injustices.
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Brisbane
Oil Firm Reviews ACT Rents Amidst Rising Costs
A major oil company is reviewing ACT rents for service stations and sites as inflation concerns rise. Government officials warn petrol rationing could be imposed if prices continue. Washington reports flag self-government measures as the capital eyes new autonomy. In NSW adoption figures show declines despite shifting community attitudes toward extending families.
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Itm Farmuli
Mie
Ith
Ministay
BELCONNEN 2 BEDROOM UNIT WITH VIEWS MELBA AREA
Real estate listing describes a two bedroom unit with garden views near Melba. Features include a modern kitchen with dining area, laundry room, wall to wall carpet, drapes, and a separate dining space. Location notes mention proximity to Woden schools and Weston Creeks with access to amenities and public transport.
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Melba
Fay
Cyay
Chapman Colonial
Burke
Weston Creeks
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