North Vietnamese Unionists to visit Melbourne officials
North Vietnam Federated Trade Union officials will visit Australia next month. Invited by the Commonwealth Council of the Amalgamated Metal Workers Union, the party will cover their own travel costs while the Australian union pays for accommodation and some travel. The secretary declined to confirm talks with immigration or cabinet ministers.
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Rolf Harris cancels South Africa tour
Australian entertainer Rolf Harris has canceled his South Africa tour after being refused permission to perform before non white audiences. Harris cited government policy as the reason and said reasons were not disclosed. He noted the interim minister Mulder blocked the performances for racially segregated audience rules.
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Saigon Peace Talks Damp Light on Nixon Inauguration
Reports from Saigon and Washington say the White House trimmed optimism for a unilateral Vietnam ceasefire ahead of Richard Nixon’s inauguration. Dr Kissinger will not travel to Paris this week, while Hanoi and Saigon discuss a potential ceasefire and a broader peace accord. Unconfirmed wire reports claim Nixon planned a unilateral halt at 0pm Friday AEDT to win concessions and free POWs, with Saigon unsure how to enforce any deal.
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Canberra transport grind to a halt as drivers strike
Canberra buses and Commonwealth car drivers walked off at midnight over a proposed pay rise. Affected services include public transport and some municipal cleaners, with Commonwealth drivers in other states weighing similar action. The Public Service Board remains in talks, with potential compulsory arbitration likely to follow.
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Japanese expert warns pollution could threaten world
In Mexico City, Michitaka Kainou of Tokyo Pollution Studies Centre warned that pollution from the Indo China war could affect Asia and eventually the world. He cited genetic, cerebral, and resource destruction risks and urged a change in industrial society to avoid ecological catastrophe.
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Mexico
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Emission-control talks eye stricter motor exhaust rules
Representatives from three government departments discuss tougher measures to curb air pollution from motor vehicles. A shift toward adopting US standards is raised, with expectations the NHMRC and ATAC push for stricter future limits while Australia awaits federal action.
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Fan Weikely
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Marcos unveils indefinite term and continued martial law
At a new People's Congress session President Marcos announced the new Constitution and an indefinite term in office. Referendum results from 32 000 assemblies showed about 15 million Filipinos backed martial law and the charter, with no elections planned for six to seven years. Martial law would continue as needed while returning to normalcy. The Congress includes 4600 delegates from assemblies mayors and leaders. selection method was not disclosed. The charter shifts to a parliamentary system, inspired by Indian and British models, while Marcos retains executive control.
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Autonomy for PNG Next Year Aim In Inflation Fight
Fragmented clipping notes discuss autonomy goals for Papua New Guinea next year amid inflation pressures. Mentions British government stance and resistance, hospital stay implications, and page references for further context. Includes housing minister comments on UN rent guideline and scholarships for 1973 74.
Public pools see rising attendance this summer
Figures from ACT authorities show higher turnout at Phillips and Olympic pools with 80 851 and 49 81 percent increases by January 6. Councillors discuss heated 30 metre pools and NCDC confirms a 25 metre heated pool request was included in the 1975 74 draft budget for Civic Olympic Pool.
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Indian drought crisis hits 300 million in India
New Delhi reports that about 300 million people are affected by drought, disclosed by Food and Agriculture Minister Fakhruddin Aly Ahmed. Observers note the severity as the government briefed the public on the crisis and its impact on food security.
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