Fisherman drowns in Burrinjuck Dam near Wee Jasper
A 19 year old Queanbeyan man, Peter Brown of Fairmont Crescent, drowned while fishing at Burrinjuck Dam near Wee Jasper. He and a companion were in a 7 foot plywood boat when Brown was entangled by fishing line and telex exposed by the dam. He fell overboard and could not swim. His companion, who could swim, held onto a tree branch and survived. Canberra police divers recovered Brown's body about 9:30 am yesterday.
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Burrinjuck Dam
Wee Jasper
Canberra
Peter Brown
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Crash victim named in Canberra two car collision
Police say the man killed in a two car collision north of Hall on Friday may be George Michael Hansats 22 of Bonython Street Dhowner Mr Peter Roger Duke 22 of Cambage Street Narralumino was injured and admitted to Canberra Hospital
Tihera Parliamentary Paris Executive to Meet in Melsourn
The executive of the Tihera parliamentary group will meet today in Melsourne, with sources in Canberra reporting the gathering as a first ever rendezvous. The meeting aims to align policy and discuss next steps amid uncertain regional dynamics.
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Tihera
Paris
Canberra
Nugget Found Near Conmndhap Village by Young Boy
Wayne Terry and his mother and sister Janine 17 were rabbiting near the small farming community 24 miles north of Ballarat when Wayne found a small nugget wedged in a dusty track. The nugget is valued at about 60.00 pounds.
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Melbourne
Wayne Terry
Ballarat
Janine
Export ban on Kangaroo products eyed by Australian minister
The Minister for Customs and Excise Senator Murphy is considering plans to prohibit exporting Kangaroo skins and meat from Australia. An official announcement is expected this week. Cooma police seek a 41 man who escaped from prison on Saturday after serving about six months of a four year sentence for breaking and entering and stealing. A Newcastle man, Richard David Collins, 45, drowned at Catherine Hill Bay while rock fishing with his 11 year old son yesterday.
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Murphy
Australia
Cooma
Rooma
Newcastle
Richard David Collins
Catherine Hill Bay
Deep New Zealand Earthquake Causes Little Damage
The Wellington report states the morning quake was deep seated and caused little damage. It measured 6.25 on the Richter scale and was felt across more than half of New Zealand.
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Wellington
New Zealand
YMCA Camp Sturt Opens New Ablution Block Ceremony
The new ablution and toilet block at Camp Sturt was handed over at a ceremony yesterday to Canberra YMCA president Mr K. W. Arscott by sub-committee chairman Mr Brian Thorpe. A briefcase with $400 was stolen from a shop in Yarra lumla Fruit and Vegetable Market on Friday night.
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Camp Sturt
Canberra
Yarralumla Fruit and Vegetable Market
NSW Roads Toll Rises With Weekend Crash Toll
Sydney report says two children and three adults were killed on New South Wales roads over the weekend in multiple crashes. Police and emergency services responded to scenes across several towns as investigators began initial inquiries into the incidents.
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New South Wales
Camp for diabetic children to run January on South Coast
About 10 diabetic children are expected to attend a three day camp organized by the Diabetes Association of the ACT. The camp will be held at Dalmeny on the South Coast from January 26 to 29. Parents of children interested in the camp may contact Mrs Purdie at 457287.
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Purdie
Canberra housing plan support survey results
Canberra residents show strong backing for open space housing with 71 percent approving such development yet only 31 percent in favor of living in open space communities. The Community Preference Study surveyed 2000 residents and was released by the Minister for the Capital Territory, Mr Loderka.
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Capital Territory
Mr Loderka
Ing Immedium Density Boses
Australia names FitzGerald first ambassador to China
The Chinese government notified Australia that Dr Stephen FitzGerald is appointed as Australia’s first ambassador to the People's Republic of China. He returns to the Department of Foreign Affairs after a 25 year career, with staff to establish the mission in Peking and a temporary embassy at rented premises while a permanent building is sought.
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People’s Republic of China
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Whitham
Australian Labor Party
China
Department of Foregn Airs
The
ANU
ASL
Dr Fitzgerald
Peking
Ross Cotiill
Leff Sydneyo
Hong Kong
Shelley Warner
Cottall
Herpert North
Cottrill
Adrian Sever
James Carnes
Alise Billie Burke
WA business groups protest lack of policy control
Six Western Australian business organisations telegrammed Prime Minister Whitlam and Governor-General Hasluck protesting the government’s lack of control over Australian policy. The message claims foreign policy and trade are dominated by unions and cites cabinet endorsement of union influence, signed by the Perth Chamber of Commerce and several employers groups.
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Whitlam
Paul Hasluck
ACTU
Union
Perth Chamber of Commerce
West Australian Employers’ Federation (Inc
The
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Retail Traders’ Association
the Pastoralists and Graziers’ Association
Inc
WA Meat Exporters’ Association
Australian firms to exhibit at 1974 London Hardware Fair
London will host the 1974 International Hardware Trades Fair from January 29 to February 2 with nineteen Australian manufacturers showcasing products such as above ground swimming pools kitchenware crystal stoneware wine racks lawn mowers cupboards cast aluminium furniture and patio shelters.
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London
Assurance on aid to PNG
Australian aid to Papua New Guinea will continue at least at the present level under self-government and independence. External Affairs Minister Morrison reaffirmed the pledge during a PNG weekend tour. The 1972-73 Budget for PNG totaled 144.7 million, including 78.5 million in aid and 59 million for Commonwealth overseas allowances. Morrison told a Kundiawa public meeting that the government he represents will continue to help and provide money for PNG’s development.
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Papua New Guinea
Morrison
Png
Australia
Commonwealth Department
Kundiawa
Chimbu
Highlands
Minister Seeks Fair Hearings on Poker Machine Licences
Canberra poker machine licensing proposals draw comments from Mr Stokes of the association who backs public hearings for club licence applications. He notes Canberra clubs are varied and family oriented and that controlled legislation could include limits on machines, payouts, hours, and location within clubs, with talks planned in about two weeks.
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Enderby
Department of the Interior
Nsw
National Times feature on Kissinger and current affairs
The National Times this week includes an inside look at the row between Australia and America and a revealing portrait of Dr Kissinger, the architect of American foreign policy. It also offers a guide to air conditioning buys, investment tips for shipping shares, and a story on changes in the classroom.
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Australia
America
National Times
Dr Kissinger
The
Increased patrols in Hobart wharf area after incidents
Hobart police boost patrols around the wharf following a spate of bashings in bars and dock side harassment involving Japanese seamen. A large number of Japanese fishing vessels are in port.
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Hobart
Mtamen
Renault shows interest in Sarich orbit engine for Aussie car
Renault Australia confirmed yesterday it is interested in using the Sarich orbital engine in a car produced entirely in Australia. A spokesman said discussions with inventor Ralph Sarich have occurred, but no agreement yet. Renault and BHP may collaborate or Renault could source engines locally to meet government content rules.
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Renault
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Sarich
Canberra Times
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Broken Hill
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Surich
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Royal Automobile Club of Western Australia
RACWA
Two Australian girls go missing in New Zealand
Police search the Haast area of New Zealand's South Island for two Australian hitchhikers, Joan Elizabeth Matchel aged 22 and Karen Lee McDonald aged 21, who disappeared after leaving Hawea with four companions en route to Franz Josef. They planned to meet the group the next day but did not arrive, triggering a missing persons alert.
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Haast
New Zealand
South Island
Joan Elizabeth Matchel
Karen Lee McDonald
Hawea
Qaga
Franz Joseph
Australian TV hopes rise for more opportunities for artists
In Canberra Senator McClelland announced plans to boost Australian television variety programs and high quality productions. He outlined steps with the Australian Broadcasting Control Board and ABC to expand opportunities for developing topequality variety shows and urged licensees and unions to discuss support while awaiting further reviews and a Tariff Board report. Premier Reece in Hobart urged a second national network for educational programs to widen community instruction via television.
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Canberra
Met Ielland
Australian Broadcasting Control Board
Myles Wright
Australian Broadcasts Commission
Lalbot Duckmanton
Contey Board
Tariff Board
Wright
Hobart
Tasmania
Reece
Commonwealth
Worst fire threat in a decade grips Queensland
BRISBANE Sunday Western Queensland faces its worst fire threat in at least a decade, said Rural Fires Board secretary R Healy. Some areas may face restrictions if rainfall remains scarce. One major bushfire remained out of control in NSW tonight while Kosciuszko National Park near the Snowy Mountains anticipated containment of a fire in the Grey Mare Range tomorrow. Jacobs River bushfire in the Snowy Mountains was brought under control tonight.
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The
Rural Tires Board
R. Healy
Sydney
Nwsw
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Wieslerian
Grey Mare Range
Jacobs River
Snowy Mountains
Drought survey commissioned amid water fears in NSW
The Minister for Primary Industry Senator Wriedt ordered an urgent drought survey across the state. MP Wr Waar labs warned of crisis in Bega Eden area with water and feed scarce. The survey, to be ready in a few days, aims to assess drought relief options amid a widening shortage of stock water and feeding resources.
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Australia
Sir Wains
Bia
Whan
Bega
Eden
Cisulburn
Whansii
Department of Primary Industry
Bega District
Mumbutla
Caule
New Zealand Agencies Advertise in Fiji After Australian Dollar Revaluation
Revaluation of the Australian dollar prompts Fiji firms to seek New Zealand import and export agencies as replacements for unprofitable Australian business. New Zealand services are marketed to Fiji as alternatives amid shifting trade ties and rising costs.
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Fiji
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