Taiwanese Fishing Vessels Avoid Papua New Guinea Waters
After Australia recognized the Beijing administration as China’s government, Taiwanese fishing boats which had long trespassed near Papua New Guinea waters have largely avoided the area. Royal Australian Navy patrols report no recent sightings or hearings of the Taiwanese fleets. Fishermen may be under Taipei orders or radio silent, and a breach could lead to seizure of vessels by Beijing authorities.
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Disposal of RAN DC3 and other surplus aircraft
The government plans disposal of a lone RAN DC3 lacking engines and major navigation gear while two DC4s promised to Cambodia await disposal at Tamworth due to a policy shift. The surplus RAN DC3 will be handed to the Department of Supply for disposal along with two Deviland Venom jets last flown six months ago.
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Dissal
Fewer Australians go to church these days
A Gallup Poll shows the share of adults in Australia attending church at least monthly has dropped from 44% to 31% over 11 years. Among 3,000 interviewed, women attend more than men and older age groups show higher rates. Denominational differences are noted with Catholics and Anglicans leading, while 16 to 49 year olds are less likely to attend.
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Shake-up for the Department of Supply procurement
The Department of Supply plans a shake-up of its procurement procedures after thirteen contracts valued at St were awarded to Pioneer Metal Spinning Co Ltd of Christchurch New Zealand for salt pepper shakers and sugar bowls for the RAAF. A spokesman said the separate contracts were required under current procedures and appeared to originate from different RAAF establishments. Steps have been taken to address such situations.
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Commonwealh Gazette
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Pioneer Metal Spinning Co Ltd
Christchurch
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RAAF
Cooma Visitors Center Sees Jump in Inquiries in Second Half
More people visited the Cooma Visitors Centre seeking information in the July to December period than any prior such period,Development Officer Cleve Maher reported. Total annual visits reached 79,802, about 8 percent lower than the previous year, with 100 replies received from five trout fishing ads in an American magazine.
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Cleve Maher
Snowy Mountains
More National Servicemen Choose to Complete Terms
Large share of national servicemen opt to finish their terms in the Army despite ending conscription. Data from Central Army Records show 2 to 28 percent prefer completion, signaling strong interest in War Service Homes grants and potential higher regular Army enlistment. Of 7,357 responders, over 2,700 will complete service, with many delaying discharge until 1974 and others eyeing transfer to the Regular Army. Experts cite economic conditions and forthcoming inquiry into pay as key factors.
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Queanbeyan sees record 1972 building boom
Queanbeyan's 1972 building boom topped 12.5 million dollars, more than doubling the prior year. The city health surveyor report notes 252 dwellings valued at about 4.1 million, 89 more units than 1971, plus a record number of factories and shops.
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R. 2. Howler
Weather and traffic vignette with a late arrival scene
A garbled weather forecast dominates the page with troughs and showers across Queensland and the southeast. The narrative closes with a traffic-themed dialogue: a character arrives five minutes late, blaming the slow last ten miles after driving at a steady pace to reach the venue early. The question asks his speed for the first part of the run.
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Canberra Times Broadcast Schedule Snapshot
Fragmented radio TV listing shows a dense schedule with program titles, times, and names such as John Pearce, Paul Lynch, and Tony. Includes news blocks, breakfast programs, music hours, and entertainment features across multiple stations and channels.
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Marginal effects on meat industry in Australia
Colonel M. H. McArthur of the Australian Meat Board says short-term impacts of the recent revaluation on the meat industry would be marginal. He adds that if inflation slows, medium to long-term prospects look good and prices have begun rising in some markets, with possible small freight rate reductions in Australian currency.
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Australian Meat Board
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Wold
Aboriginal Equality Plan Moves to End Migration Permit Rule
The Federal Government will repeal parts of the Immigration Act requiring Aborigines to obtain permits to leave Australia. Immigration Minister Grassles announced an amendment to remove the section, calling it a colonial hangover and discriminatory. He signaled further action on Citizenship Act equality, with a spokesman noting affected individuals reside in territories with protective laws and those not exempt from such statutes.
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Immigration Department
Desert photography trip ends for two Canberra men
Two Canberra men returned on Saturday from a 3,000 mile journey to the Simpson Desert. Mr Alicia Kiraly of Page and Mr Stewart Smith of Campbell left Canberra on December 27 for photography work aimed at documenting central Australia for a book due for publication at year end.
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Simpson Desert
Alicia Kiraly
Page
Stewart Smith
Campbell
Desert
Kiraly
Central Australia
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