Bougainville earns net 158 million profit in 1973
Bougainville Copper Ltd, a Conzine Riotinto of Australia subsidiary, reports a net profit of 158.411 million for the year ended December 31, 1973. The result, aided by record copper prices, makes it Australia’s biggest profit earner, with CRA holding 53.6 percent and signaling potential future earnings over 100 million for the group. Port Moresby reports PNG Prime Minister Somare urging renegotiation of the Bougainville agreement to secure a larger share of benefits.
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Bougainville Copper Ltd
Genea Copper
Conzine Riotinto of Australia Ltd
Australia
Broken Hill
Bougainville
Comalco
Hamersley
CRA
Fourainville Hal
Port Moresby
Papua New Guinea
Somare
PNG
Farm incomes set for record in 1973-74
An Agricultural Outlook Conference summary by the Bureau of Agricultural Economics forecasts farm incomes reaching a record 52,885 million in 1973-74, up 53 percent from the prior year and more than five times 1970-71. The report notes buoyant conditions in Australia driven by favorable seasonal trends and higher commodity prices, with beef, wheat, fruit, dairy, and wool expected to lead gains.
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Bureau of Agricultural Economies
Agricultural Outlook Conference
Australi
Motorcycle rider pronounced dead after collision at Canberra intersection
A motorcyclist died after his bike collided with a car at the intersection of Northbourne Avenue and Macarthur Avenue in Canberra early today. Police and emergency services attended the scene and investigations are underway.
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Canberra
Northbourns
Avespe
Macarthur ‘Avenue
Embarrassed Whitlam urged to send F111s to ANZAK drills
In Bangkok a briefing by Air Vice-Marshal Susans disclosed Australia’s plea to deploy F111s for regional defence exercises. President Whitlam, pressed to approve, privately weighed the move as officials touted improved regional image and air-defence gains with Mirage and Sabre units.
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Bangkok
R. T. Susans
Mr Whitlam
Australia
Butterworth
Malaysia
Whitlam
Susans
Mr. Whitlam
Nip
Fnis
Darwin
Aero-club
RAAF
Weale
Kuala Lumpur
ACT Liberal pre selection nominees named in Canberra
Nominations for Liberal Party pre selection in the ACT closed at noon yesterday and were announced in Sydney yesterday afternoon. Dr Peter Hughes presided as ACT Federal Electorate Conference president with Mr Aboud, a 26 year old forestry contractor from Barton, noted as a nominee. The ballot is expected in about four weeks and the second ACT seat pre selection will follow boundary definitions later in the year. Mr Aboud, unmarried, belongs to the Queanbeyan branch.
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Liberal Party
Act
Sydney
Aney
Peter Hughes
Aboud
Forrestry
Barton
Hughes
Bankers Reject 18 Percent Wage Rise Clash Looms
In Melbourne and Sydney, the Australian Bank Officials Association ABOA rejects a reduced wage claim from 25 to 18.5 percent and seeks arbitration. Bankers insist 12 percent offer is fair. Talks to begin, possible bank shutdowns loom as private banks face the dispute.
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Sydney
Australian Bankers Association
Australian Bank Officials Association
Melbourne
Australian Bankery Association
Robert Norman
Prvate
Commonwealth Bank
Rural Bank
Nsw
Canberra unionists meet over banking cheque ban
Canberra and Queanbeyan unionists of the Australian Banking Officers Association met to define their position on a cheque handling ban after discord across branches. NSW division head A J McArdle warned of possible duress if no settlement by Monday. Banks reportedly trading but some refused to cash social service cheques, with ads in The Canberra Times noting reduced services.
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Camteron
Remington
Melbourne
ANZ Bank
Victorian
Canberra
Queanbeyan
Australian Banking Orfers Association
Ent
Sydney
ABOA
Nsw
A. J. McArdle
Canberra Times
ABCA
Ines
Offi Ferg
Four firemen protect 60,000 in Woden Valley amid engine withdrawal
Four Phillip firefighters guard 60,000 residents in Woden Valley and Weston Creek with one engine after the NSW Fire Brigade Employees Union and Fire Commissioners dispute led to the second engine being withdrawn. Nearby stations at Ainslie Forrest and Belconnen now cover the area, prompting criticism from ACT Advisory Council member Ian Black. The union argued two officers were required to man both engines, a contention central to the dispute settled by a Commonwealth commission attempting mediation.
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Woden Valley
Weston Creek
Phillip Fire Stion
NSW Board of Fire Commissioners
NSW Fire Brigade Employees Union
Ainslie
Forrest
Belconnen
Ian Black
Warmanga
ACT Advisory Council
Phillip
Commonwealth Conciliation and Arbitration ‘Commission
Canberra
M. Nini
Black Magic Rumors Rise in Western Australia
Perth reports warn of witchcraft and devil worship in WA as Bishop Cecil Muschamp reveals a death threat. The issue, linked to occult ceremonies and alleged rituals, draws comment from Bishop Muschamp and Perth Anglican Bishop Brian Macdonald amid wider media coverage.
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Western Australia
Cecil Muschamp
Kalgoorlie
Athol Thomas
Perth
Adelaide
ABC
Muschamp
Brian Macdonald
Macdonald
Bushfires in Tasmania Deliberately Lit, Say Officials
Hobart reports indicate fires across eastern countryside threatening Williamsford and Waratah as Rural Fire Service notes most blazes started deliberately. Melbourne says state fire danger remains moderate to high with a cool change and rain expected later today. temperatures near 27 degrees.
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Hobart
Tasmania
Williamsford
Waratah
Burnie
D. M. Banim
Canberra
Australians Shine as Young Swimmers Lead in Commonwealths
Stephen Holland set a world record to win the 1500m freestyle and Jenny Turrall claimed the women's 400m freestyle, boosting Australia’s gold tally as Mark Tonelli secured the 100m backstroke. Australia held 26 golds, Canada 24, England 21.
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Stephen Holand
Jenny Turrall
Australia
Stephen Holland
Placgs
Mark Tonelli
Canada
England
Garbage missed in 21 Canberra suburbs
Suburban waste pickups were delayed. at least 21 Canberra suburbs fell behind yesterday as forecasted collections lagged across about one third of the city. Flood reports say 1 500 soldiers aided cleanup in Brisbane with two more deaths suspected. A crash probe begins today into the Pan American flight that crashed late Thursday night, with 94 people on board.
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Brisbane
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University of Western Australia
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