Chou En Lai Nixon Agree on Aims Peking Banquet Talks
The article reports Sir John Overall to retire as Canberra's NCDC Commissioner after an eight year term, with reappointment only for months. It notes his influence in shaping Canberra from a bush town to a city of about 180,000 and mentions speculation over policy disagreements with the Interior Department. In Peking, Chou En Lai advocates normal China United States relations based on peaceful coexistence. President Nixon replies with a call to world peace and a long march toward shared justice within five days.
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John Overall
National Capital Development Commission
Sir Tohe
John
Sir John
Commonwealth
Canberra
SCDC
Commission
Department of the Interor
Department of the Interior
Department
NCDC
Chow
Farler
Peking
Niven
Chaou
Untitled local golf clue fragment yields cryptic note
Fragmentary late news reports a cryptic golf clue with garbled text and unclear details. The readable parts reference a pole position and a schedule around 10 am, but essential facts and names are missing.
BHP Chief Denies Government Pressure On Steel Price Rise
BHP chief Mr J C McNeill travelled to Canberra to meet Prime Minister Mr Gough Whitlam and Deputy PM Mr Don Anthony amid reports the company would have avoided a 5.3 per cent steel price hike if investment allowances had been restored. McNeill said the rise was a minimum and not influenced by expected tax deductions. He defended BHP’s stance and said no preexisting Melbourne talks affected the decision.
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BHP
J.C. McNeill
Canberra
Sester
Melbourne
McNeill
Department of Trade
McMahon
Anthony
Snedden
Ad Investment
Lowanes
Pome
McNeill Ward
Bass Strait
CP man Delays in will not stand Embassy again repairs
Soviet Sir Winton Turnbull announces he will not seek election this year. Country Party leader Anthony lauds his 28 years of service and calls him an institution. Repairs to the Soviet Embassy in Griffith continue after a bomb damaged the chancery. bricks and curved brickwork delay reparation, with a permanent police box for the ACT police outside the embassy to be completed before winter.
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Winton Turnbull
Viel
Bell
Winton
Country Party
Haat Elven
Anthony
Sir Wienas
Who's Who
Griffith
Chancery
Department of Works
ACT
Chinese and American leaders voice hopes for friendly ties
A speech by Mr Chow Present and other officials stressed mutual respect and the goal of normal state relations based on the five principles of peaceful coexistence. They noted longstanding friendly feelings but acknowledged political differences between China and the United States as work proceeds toward closer cooperation.
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China
United States
United
Herayen
Reina Cleer Nolan
Mike
Nexon
Sirs Nevo
Foo
Canberra P and Cs favour colleges
Cheques ban on handling cheques by Victorian bank workers will continue today. Parliament ejection-year resumes after a morale downturn with ALP optimistic. David Solomon compares current conditions to last year. RAAF study may lead to a request to buy six more Fill fighter-bombers. Papua New Guinea Chief Justice defends hearing Mr Jack Emanuel death trial. Consolidated Fertilizers reports a $16.6 million loss in H1. World news and a ministerial exchange with China and the US referenced.
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ALP
David Solomon
RAAF
Australia
P.N.G
Papua New Guinea
Seterday
Jack Emanuel
Moscow Sees Plot in Visit
Moscow views a high profile visit as part of a plot angle. The article outlines political tension and national reaction to the visit with emphasis on policy implications and public commentary. It notes officials from both sides preparing statements and possible shifts in diplomacy.
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Moscow
Ching
Nixon
Whitlam rules out price control in Labor plan
Opposition leader Mr Whitlam said Labor will not pursue price controls for the next election. He proposed a joint parliamentary committee on prices and stronger Trade Practices Tribunal powers to curb inequitable increases, rejecting Commonwealth price powers and state-level control due to practical blocks. He outlined a Senate inquiry into pricing by firms aided by tariffs subsidies and contracts.
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Mr Whitlam
Labor
Labor Party
Trade Practices Tribunal
Whitlam
Commonwealth
High Court
Arty
Senate Committee
Senate
Murphy
DLP
Snedden
Trade Practises Tribunal
Trade Practices Commissioner
Concrete Pines
Comnate
Cool spell for several days predicted with showers
Below average temperatures persist in Camnerra for days with showers and gusty winds. Yesterday’s high reached 65 degrees with a 45 degree low and 40.8 on the screen. the forecast maximum today is 65 degrees, about 14 degrees below February average.
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Camnerra
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Canberra Timer
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