Hong Kong firm seeks offshore rights near Norfolk Island
A Hong Kong registered company with two Sydney directors claims exclusive oil exploration rights in two seabed areas near Norfolk Island. Australia asserts sovereignty over its continental shelf and may contest parts of both areas. The notice references Geneva talks and a 200 nautical mile exploration zone, noting possible international precedent if granted.
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Sydney
Norfolk Island
Ikely
Erritoria
Yaedslick
Alstrabi
Australia
Norful
Taland
United Nations
Geneva
Mare
Lau
Winin
Newfonk Islan
Petroleum
Iltine
Lamilim
Ont
Notige Nat Petrolem Ceiling Corporation
Hong Kong
Cid
Ulylo
Loipdhuiel
Metart Johnson Stokes
Connaught Centre
Reas
Pacific Ocean
Norfolk
Teland
Totel
Norfolk Sland
Prtipsland
Par Eaddern Economic Review
Four States seek 300m grant in Melbourne talks
Four non Labour premiers meeting in Melbourne push for a 300 million federal grant to curb inflation. They seek faster price and income controls, lower charges on water and sewerage, and larger finance aid including 120 million more for general assistance plus borrowing powers.
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Melbourne
Preitier
Hamer
Eamte
ALP Adopts State Rights Policy Amid Conference
The Federal Labor Party endorsed a policy recognizing State rights and urged cooperation with state administrations. The motion, supported by Western Australia leader Mr Tonkin and Senator Murphy, calls for federal funds to empower states to run services without heavy taxation and to share power with state governments. Joe Berinson urged more debate on the issue during the week-long conference.
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Labor Party
ALP
Enya
Ttor
Serco
Smaor
Murphy
Western Australian Labor Party
Tonkin
Dunstan
Amate
Statec
Debris danger statement amid Darwin education talk
A partial and garbled report from Darwin quotes Minister for Education Mr Beazley warning about debris hazards. The disputed text mentions Goatees and flying sand with unclear references to an express streste and other Derete reports. The fragmentary item suggests concern over debris and safety implications.
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Darwin
Educat
Beazley
Olind
Streste
Debeat
Fragmentary Late News Report on a Regional Event
A garbled late edition item mentions a regional event near a river with references to Wei and Maudie. The readable segments reference a ceremony, warnings, and local figures, but crucial details are missing. The piece appears to discuss an incident or development east of a river, with uncertain outcomes and inconclusive names.
Road plan blocked by party debate stalls project
Terrical report on Friday notes protests and party divides over a road plan. The dialogue centers on authority, export controls, and stalled progress as the state weighs long debate and political maneuvering surrounding the plan.
Wage restraint debate in Melbourne wage case
In Melbourne a government lawyer argued against wage indexation claiming rises after indexation do not justify price increases. The Arbitration Commission blocked government moves to compel union officials and witnesses, ordering summonses set aside and warning against issuing further summonses.
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Melbourne
RE. McGarvie
McGarvis
Commivaion
Anis
Arbitration Commission
Uist _umamonves
Alo
Insec
Whitlam backs PRG move amid Saigon stance debate
Prime Minister Whitlam calls the proposed recognition of the Provisional Revolutionary Government a desirable trend that could occur even without a federal conference vote. He expects the policy to fail at the 1973 conference, while Cairns seeks immediate diplomatic recognition. The government debates the PRG office in Australia as South Vietnam’s envoy condemns the move as supporting a communist regime.
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Whitlam
Sahion
der Cairne
Mileatément
PRG
Hawiol
Australia
Mc Whitlam
Anata
Saigon
Ang
Willeace
Gotind Rea
Ding Min
Caime
Fowshita
Wheeldon
Aviirsli
Less sick leave with flex time heading edits
A clipped news brief discusses proposed flex time to reduce sick leave and mentions a US secretary and a planned trip next week. The fragmentary item references Canberra race events and a Black Opal Stakes prize context with limited readable detail.
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Mid-East
Canberra
Visa denial blocks South African cricket chief from Australia
South Africa cricket boss Mr Boon Wallace had sought a visit to Australia for the February 10 to 19 period, including attendance at the World Cup or Test events. Canberra cited government policy against racially selected teams and officials, extending a ban to prevent South African participation. The Australian government refused the visa after discussions between the Labor immigration minister and foreign affairs minister, with the Australian public and cricket authorities weighing potential changes.
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Crecket “Association
Australia
Department of Foreign Affairs
Canberra
Minster
Willesee
Boon Wallace
SACA
Wallace
Austtralia
Foreign Affairs
Austria
England
Donald Hradman
T. Galwell
South Africa
Citcher
Vrishet Four
South
Taxi plate system criticised in ACT amid new seniority rules
Canberra taxi operators complain the new seniority based plate issuance is not functioning as intended. Ten senior drivers were to be interviewed for the first new plates under the system, with unions and the Taxi Proprietors Association saying they had not been officially notified of the process.
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Platen
Tr Ie
Motor ‘Vehicles
Canberra
Gordon Messitar
Encuperative
ACT ‘Text Drivers ‘Association
Taxi Proprietors Asociation
Department of the Capital
Eaid
Text Proprietors Ietion
Ken Lambert
Beyant
Bevin Ald
Berra
Muserg
Ste Dryant
Three barristers drive Canberra cab work amid staff shortages
The Sydney Morning Herald reports three young barristers in Canberra seeking legal work as the ACT Supreme Court set for February 20. They discuss delays, temporary staffing gaps, and the hope that their training and experience will land them roles.
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Hana
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