June vote on church unity in Australia brief
In Melbourne the Congregationalists Methodists and Presbyterians will vote in June on uniting their churches. The Moderator-General of the Presbyterian Church spoke at Scots Church urging Presbyterians toward unity. The plan would form a united church with independent oversight, with backing from many Presbyterians though final approval rests with church ruling bodies.
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Australasia fishing exports may reach $90 million this year
Boost figures from the Department of Primary Industry show Australia’s fishing exports could earn up to $90 million this financial year. The sector would rank fourth behind wool beef and wheat, ahead of butter and mutton, signaling strong growth for exporters.
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Dumping Probe Initiated on Australian Aluminium Imports
Minister for Customs Mr Chipo announced investigations into possible dumping of wrought aluminium in Australia. He said provisional antiallumpite action would be imposed on wrought aluminium imports into Australia from today.
Smuggler fined in Sydney for smuggling watches
Sydney. Special Federal Court fined Mir Andrew Douglas Miller 750 dollars after he pleaded guilty to smuggling 29 watches in Sydney on December 1. Miller, 35, faced the court as the Plan businessman, and the case highlights enforcement of anti smuggling laws.
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Mir Andrew Douglas Miller
King Chosen for Moomba To Be Revealed Thursday
Moomba selects next year's king with the name kept secret until Thursday. Festival general manager Charles Dorning announced the reveal plan as Moomba opens on March 3 for an 11 day celebration.
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Melbourne
Charles Dorning
Moomba
Australian Chess Championships fifth round results Melbourne
Sunday results from Melbourne show Mo Fuller of NSW drawing with Kenic and Robanraut of NSW. Mo Woodham of NSW drew with Hay om DB Hamilton. Joann IV drew with BR Mil and A Wright drew with PF Viner of NSW. AL Korda of ACT lost to J Hanks.
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Government to fund 8 million for marine science institute
The Federal Government announced up to 8 million dollars over five years to establish the Australian Institute of Marine Science in Townsville. A permanent five-member council will select a director of world‑wide repute and oversee planning and development at Cape Pallarena, with initial work in temporary Townsville quarters.
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Perils of Merimbula pier fishing defied by locals
At least 40 people fished from the decaying Merimbula pier despite a closed sign and a damaged safety structure. Residents defended their right to fish there, calling it an Australian prerogative and noting years of fishing from the pier.
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Unknown Man Body Found Near Bookham
Yass police sought to identify a man whose remains were found at Childowla nine miles from Bookham on Saturday afternoon. The skeleton and clothing lay under a mosquito tree by the Murrumbidgee River. A medical exam found no suspicious circumstances. The skeleton was sent to Sydney for further study. death possibly 18 months old.
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Japanese buyer shakes NSW tuna market Christmas 1971
A Japanese businessman offered 71 percent higher rates for tuna than Kraft Foods Ltd in December on the south coast of NSW. He reportedly bought about one third of the December catch, arriving early December and paying 17c a lb, well above Kraft’s 2c offer. Local fishermen note mixed impact as the trader operates coastwide, including Ulladulla and Kiama, and plans to continue into other regions after the season ends.
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Govt labor council says unions own media to reveal gov inept
ACT Trades and Labour Council spokesman warned on Radio 2CA that if Australians learn the facts they would vote the Government out. He cited unemployment rising from 60,000 to 120,000 by February due to budget policy, with a further 60,000 unemployed and only $27 weekly family benefits.
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Bomb protest draws about 250 from Shrine to U S Consulate
About 250 demonstrators marched from the Shrine to the U S Consulate in protest against American bombing of North Vietnam. One youth was arrested and charged with taking part in a military form.
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North Vietnam
Orm
Koalas at Tidbinbilla Die in Sudden Fright Mystery
The Tidbinbilla Nature Reserve reports the first batch of koalas died after visitors arrived. Autopsies show no disease or poison. a second batch is being introduced with gradual handling. New wildlife like red headed cranes and 28 species are identified as the reserve expands its conservation-focused program.
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Teeing
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Self immolations mark two tragic days in city
A 36 year old man poured two gallons of petrol over himself in Albert Park yesterday and died today at Als fred Hospital after walking to a plantation and lighting the flame. Earlier in the week a 10 year old Algerian boy in Redmond set himself on fire in the city square and died the next day at Prince Henry's Hospital.
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Weekend of Violence Marred Melbourne Holiday Weekend
Melbourne reports a violent holiday period with one man wounded at Fairfield, Peter Thomas Richardson, 21, of Preston, shot in the shoulder and admitted to St Vincent's Hospital. A Thyeareld man faces attempted murder charges amid overall weekend violence including assaults and house breakings and a service station robbery. In Sydney a juvenile faces Children’s Court for grievous bodily harm, a man stabbed at Glebe, and other arrests tied to related breakings. In Brisbane New Year’s Eve riots prompt calls for enforcement. police disrupted crowds on the Gold Coast and Southport Magistrate’s Court shaded several arrests as criminals or fools.
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Canberra indoor complex eyed to host eighty programs
CIRCDC seeks to model a Canberra complex on North Vancouver and Billingham Forum. The Vancouver centre runs up to 80 programs for a wide cross section of the community, guiding ACT Advisory Council's Recreational and Cultural Committee as it studies proposals.
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Flood danger lingers south of Cunnamulla Warrego
Flood danger remains for low-lying Warrego River areas south of Cunnamulla after the western Queensland town was spared the worst. The river near Cunnamulla is five miles wide with western areas already affected. trains and freight traffic were disrupted as supplies and passengers entered town by truck when a late Saturday train arrived.
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Deposit Found For Wang Home Purchase In Newcastle
The S344 deposit needed to buy the late Sir William Dobell painter’s Wang home has been obtained from visitors’ entrance fees. Betty Linton, secretary of the Sir William Dobell Memorial Committee, announced today in Newcastle.
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Melbourne planning debate weighs public land moves
Canberra comments by Peter Harrison of ANU challenge Melbourne metropolitan strategy. He argues that public acquisition of land for future urban development risks restraining well intended ministers, as the Melbourne plan favors early land purchase and servicing. The debate cites land price control reports and warns against premature constraints.
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Australian Institute of Urban Studies
Tennis star proud of MBE amid honours list
The Melbourne tennis icon welcomes the New Year’s Honours, praising the award as more than sport and a shared honour with family coaches and Aboriginal people. She notes plans to play the Australian Open at Kooyong as Canberra residents and notable Australians receive orders, knighthoods, and MBEs.
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Canberra tourism soars as 8000 visit city yesterday
The Canberra Tourism Bureau reported about 8,000 visitors entering the city yesterday amid a busy day. The War Memorial drew 4,930 visitors from 9am to 5pm, with 4,240 on New Year’s Day, while Parliament House hosted 2,216 yesterday and 1,765 the day prior. The Botanic Gardens attracted strong interest, and inquiries for lodging remained steady despite high overall demand.
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Union ban on Safeway Stores amid late shopping plan
The Trades Hall Council announced a union black ban on Safeway Stores Pty Ltd after the company said it would extend late shopping five nights a week in the New Year. Secretary K Stone noted the action tonight as a response to the plan.
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Safeway Stores Pty Ltd
Trades Hall Council
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Safeway
Merger Delay for Amalgamated Metal Warden Union
Sydney reports the expected merger forming Australia's largest union, the Amalgamated Metal Warden, 1.462 million strong, may be postponed to March or April due to critical issues and petty fights. Mr BD Garland, Federal secretary of the Amalgamated Engineeering Union, stated the delay.
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Toowoomba Man Drowns Aiding Children at Sunshine Coast
Drowned Brisbane area report says a Toowoomba man was swept under while trying to rescue two children in waist deep water 800 yards north of the patrolled area at Marcoola on the Sunshine Coast this afternoon.
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Sunshine Coast
Applications pour in for Canberra road safety classes
Many applications are arriving at The Canberra Times for weekday road safety classes run by ACT Police from January 11 to January 28 at the children's traffic demonstration centre in Deakin. Five daily sessions at 9am 11:30am 12:30pm 1pm and 3:30pm welcome primary pupils eight and over. Entrant list with times and due dates will be printed this Friday.
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Deakin
Tax investigation How do the T men operate?
The National Times runs a second in a series on Australia’s police and examines taxation investigators. It also surveys living conditions in 1972, Liberal party strategy, road issues, and Japan’s cautious stance toward Australia. The issue is on sale now.
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