Debate over ACT three-tier regional government proposal
Submissions to the Parliamentary Joint Committee on the ACT argued for a three-tier system with a territorial assembly and regional councils. The Department of Urban and Regional Development, a university professor, and other bodies urged varying models, stressing local councils with representation on the assembly and questions of funding tied to assigned powers.
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Oil price rise to lift Australia's import bill by 600m
Federal Treasurer Créan warned of a 300 million dollar yearly rise in oil import costs plus another 300 million for other imports. He said Australia faces a worsened current account but may not be hit as hard as trading partners. He expects slower growth in 1974 and notes higher oil prices could spur investment in alternative energy.
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ACTU argues inflation driven by international factors at wage hearing
Melbourne report notes ACTU advocate Robert Jolly told the Arbitration Commission Full Bench that nations inflation, not wage rises, drive price pressures. He cited meat price surges since 1973 and outlined how global inflation is imported, urging policy focus on international factors amid the National Wage Case continuation.
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Late News and Dames Ooty Item
Fragmentary OCR notes mention Le Mexion Ooty and AAPrivet faree. readable text shows no clear events, names, dates, or places to confirm a full news item or specific outcome. Summary reflects incomplete lines with uncertain context.
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Food price inflation hits six capitals higher in January
Prices for groceries rose across six state capitals by about 1.65 in January while Canberra topped 24 percent annual growth in food costs. The Bureau of Statistics reported sharp month on month gains in meat prices and bread, with yearly gains in Sydney Melbourne Brisbane Adelaide Perth and Hobart ranging from 7.2 to 23.9 percent. Canberra saw a 1.6 percent monthly rise despite falling potatoes and onions. Authorities consider wholesale competition and inflation factors as ministers critique policy.
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Four Dead In Hijack South Viet Nam Flight
A young South Vietnamese hijacker tried to force a Vietnamese airliner to Bac Ninh and killed himself along with three passengers when a grenade aboard exploded after the plane landed at Phu Bai. The four engine DC4 carried 46 passengers and six crew. 15 were injured. The hijacker was Namuyen Cu Viet, in his early twenties, from near Dalat in the Central Highlands.
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Meir delays Labor move after Israeli government talks
In Jerusalem Meir and Dayan signaled the Labour Party may discuss a future move but a party executive meeting was not possible last night amid difficult times. Reports say Meir intends to hold a news conference after 4 am AEDT as wording of an agreement is finalized. Labour won 31 seats in the 120 member Knesset. a 61 seat majority is needed.
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Challenge on sending bill likely challenge on sending bill
Fragmentary OCR text references a meeting in Ade and a person named McStain. It notes a maid named Roy Morris and says Morris was yesterday cited. The passage is garbled with stray phrases and unclear context about a bill challenge and a bounty discussed at an Ade meeting.
PS wives in focus, Foreign Affairs secretary says
The Publi Service should stop assuming male employees implicate their wives in staff affairs. Secretary of Foreign Affairs A Renouf spoke to Foreign Affairs wives, urging a shift in mindset and policy.
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Foreign Affaire
Canberra inmate talks prison life in interview
A Canberra resident with a long criminal record recounts his 19 years behind bars in a two part feature. He discusses the inmate’s attitude and how warders, judges, probation officers and prison conditions shape life inside.
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Canberra
Encephalitis outbreak hits Stray Valley three dead
Jacqueline Rees reports on the Stray Valley encephalitis outbreak as researchers race to understand the baffling disease. The current crisis has claimed three lives and threatens fifteen more, with study efforts outlined on page 17.
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Stray Valley
Jacqueline Rees
Britain miners strike shock waves ripple through UK towns
A garbled World News brief notes miners and voters shaping political and economic tensions. The fragment hints at national impact, finance and media attention, with references to pages and sections.
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