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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Feb 05, 1970

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Gas strike in Palm Valley could be Australia’s largest field

Magellan Petroleum Australia said Palm Valley No 2 flowed gas at 69.7 million cu ft per day, with a potential field length of 20 miles and width of five. The Wingellina nickel holdings, and a German uranium search tie, were noted along with joint-venture interests and future tests.

Sydney Magellan Petroleum Australia Ltd Palm Valley No 2 Australia Suctce Palm Valley Eafield Alice Springs Abe Uaterinie Nickel Posit Winelandy Magel- Fe Toco Wingelving -Cacerning Wingel- Hina Ailion Wingelinna Vlan Thierainfyanal Nickel Ineo Nickel Ot Australia Nb Sgelian Tloy al. Hopskins Pit Valley No 1 Mare Iron Magellan’ Patroleum Corporation United Cans Oil and Gay Pty Ltd Asetralia_ tng

Scientists miss rise in pay in federal research staff

More than 5,000 research scientists employed by the Federal Government will not get a salary increase. A decision by Deputy Public Service Arbitrator D. O'Reilly limits raises to about 300 senior scientists and chiefs, with most to receive nothing. The top salary would have risen by 607 pounds per year, reaching 518,898 pounds.

Melbourne Public Service D. OL O'Reilly

ANU urged to rethink wage rise dispute

A meeting of ACT Builders Labourers Federation resolved to press the Australian National University to reconsider its decision not to pay the recent 6.5 per cent wage rise to 41 employees. The group said the university’s stance weakened public servants in Australia who had reserved the rise. A top-work gathering was planned at the Tradesmen's Union Club in Dickson for next Monday to push for better wages and working conditions.

Act, Trades, and Tanonr Connei Australian National University Elegate Auss Frajia D. McHinghold ACT Huilders Labourers Federation Tradesmen's Union Club Dickson

Life terms for plotting students in Salonica court

In Salonica on Wednesday, four students were sentenced to life by the court on charges of plotting against the present army backed regime. The case involved nine people, including students, with aims to establish a communist type administration.

Salonica Greece Silonica Gece Lettler

Diver Runs For His Lie Melborne Taxi Fight

A taxi driver leapt from a moving taxi to defend himself as two youths and a girl threatened him. One youth fired a magazine of billets toward the vehicle, injuring a bystander. The incident occurred as the taxi driver, identified as BL K. Nichols, 43, was hailed by a famed individual.

Melbourne Wedoe Ims Moving Taxi Airl Hima Fim Geran Dultet

Aboriginal rights in Lille Desert urged by Mildura advocate

Tribal advocate from Mildura argues Little Desert should allow Aboriginal people to live and hunt there. He tells the Little Desert Select Committee that funds are better spent where returns are highest and urges sea joined development for the region.

Melbourne Winmern Lille Andeson Mildura Little Desert Anderson Vanidhosay

Vietnam Tet Offensive Rocks Saigon Frontlines

Reports from Saigon and Hong Kong describe heavy US air bombardment and night battles as Tet approaches. US and South Vietnamese forces clash with Vietcong and North Vietnamese units across the delta and northern theater, with casualties and airstrikes near the border.

Saway Sien Guneril Awd Minut Saigon TyrRerawither United Prey Hellcopters

Man faces drug charges in Canberra Court

A 49 year old man charged in Canberra with a series of drug offences. Police say he is charged with having in his possession heroin and other narcotics, possessing prohibited import and conveying a prohibited drug, with investigators noting limited details available. The case is listed at the Canberra Court of Pony Sessions.

Canberra Canbera Court of Tendng Atcome Utuen Walige Yey

Mills death after Britain train robbery injuries

Driver Mills, injured in Britain's Great Train Robbery ambush, died at a Cheshire hospital after six weeks of treatment. The tragedy follows the robbery where the gang stole £85,629,200 and Mills faced serious injuries while driving Angush & 153. A fundraising effort raised substantial sums for his care.

Nantwith Enghind Jack Mills Britain Ad Hospital Cheshire County Alex Waste

New bank charges hit health funds

In Sydney on Wednesday health funds building societies credit unions and investment clubs will have concessions withdrawn by April 1. The move likely raises costs for four million contributors as accounts move to normal charges with no interest on tracing deposits. Medical Benefits Fund of Australia GM J F Cade warned banks may abandon concessions in NSW due to stamp duty pressures.

Sydney Medical Benefits Fund of Australia J. F. Cade Nsw Proene Wwe Cade SSW Th Mathanme Cre Co-operative Axensiatian Ts Mae Gree Moye

Concessions withdrawal sparks NSW banking debate

Melbourne reports say Australian Bankers Association figures and executives warn withdrawal of concessions may raise costs for health funds and consumer schemes. NSW may see higher charges and altered payouts as concerns grow over which bodies qualify and the impact on member funds amid unclear timelines.

Melbourne Ie Research Trcense Australian Bankers Association R. B. Capteron Capteson Ihulmok Cameron Ufyange Nvattiot Hieneht

$3.8m plan to develop park announced

A $3.8 million development plan for Ayers Rock and the surrounding area was issued by Australia’s Minister for the Interior Mr Nixon. The scheme, drawn up by three U.S. firms, aims to improve road and air access, create a resort village, walking tracks, shelters, exhibit and a visitor centre. It prioritizes environmental conservation and local community input while the government weighs feasibility and broader tourism plans. Government agencies will study the reports further.

Ayers Central Australia Canbereir Nixon Nikon Vaid Northern Territory Reserves Board Mie Hadeen Ayore Rock Olgas Qaid Avntrafia Nisan Austra- Fia Peta Eidry Ayers Rock Miedia Ndt Hose

Cabinet urged to change the act and appoint commissioners

The cabinet pressed to amend the act and confine commissioners amid a broader inquiry. Reports note legislative moves on abortion limits and other governance topics, with international mentions of Middle East tension and arms concerns.

Middle East Kash Lax Washington Barts Siiayers

Canberra Weather Report Preview 92 Degree Peak

A scrambled forecast notes yesterday reaching 34 in Canberra and today expected to hit 92 with rain possible. Mentions Mirend of Meteoro Jony and stray terms Canherras-nutsimum twaiperative and Megas OT.

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