Committee ends arms talks impasse in Singapore
The Commonwealth Heads of Government adopted a meaningless compromise to continue their meeting over the South Africa arms issue. A special study group of eight nations will review trade routes in the Indian and South Atlantic Oceans, chaired by Commonwealth Secretary‑General Arnold Smith. Delegates doubt any real conclusions will come, but the agreement lets the meeting proceed without walkouts.
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Singapore
Wedneway
Commonwealth Heads of Government
South Africa
Australia
Batain
Canada
India
Jamaica
Kenya
Malaysia
Nigeria
South Atlantic
Commonwealth
Arnold Smith
Tain
Heart
Arms Halt Compromise In South Africa Talks
Real issue avoided as Britwin concedes nothing on arms to South Africa. Bevan wavering on proposal to restrict arms to merely maintain numerical strength. Heath introduces provisional measures allowing sale of arms if needed to support Simon regime amid ongoing committee formation.
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Britwin
Beose
South Africa
Atiwan Nattons
Bevan
Heath
Wales
Simon
Commonwealth Leaders Seek Trade Route Panel in Indian Ocean
The Commonwealth heads met in closed session to discuss a proposed committee to study trade routes and security in the Indian Ocean. After over 10 hours of talks, they agreed to a plenary session to finalize positions on Rhodesia, South Africa arms sales, and regional security.
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Commonwealth
Hoor
Nigeria
Indian Ocean
Lee Kuan Yew
Rhodesia
Britain
Heath
South Africa
Page
Australia
Scholarships winners named across ACT and Southern NSW
Commonwealth Secondary Scholarships in the ACT and southern New South Wales were announced today alongside recipients of the Order of Merit for the Higher School Certificate. The list honors top students and recognises outstanding academic achievement across schools in the region.
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South
Nsw
Interior to accept unsold leases direct after auction
The Department of the Interior announced it will accept applications for all unsold sites from this week's Jandlease auctions. bidders applauded as some reserve prices were mentioned. most blocks offered went without bids but some sold well, with flats on Lyon Street among those passed in. Applications for residential leases will be taken through February 3, with awards in order of highest bids above reserve, and reauctioned blocks if tied bids or no bids occur.
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Department of the Interior
Tr & Limited
Jeanes
Woule Street
Lyneham
Wider scope sought for law in Australian Capital Territory
The Attorney General Hughes announced a draft Crimes Ordinance and Parole of Offenders Ordinance to expand ACT courts powers. The proposals would allow fines by instalment, probationary supervision, and a minimum term before parole eligibility. The aim is to create intermediate options between probation and imprisonment and to encourage rehabilitation.
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Australian Capital Territory
Australia
Hughes
Asice
Wtalia
Japan seeks China accord to ease frosty ties
Tokyo probes government level talks to improve relations with Communist China while noting no replies to proposals. Aichi signals reconsideration of China's UN admission and maintains ties with Chiang Kai-shek regime in Taiwan as Japan seeks a return to normal relations on mutual respect and non intervention.
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Tokyo
Reuter
Aichi
China
Japan
United Nations
Chiangsh
Taiwan
Foreign Correspondents Club
Ike
Peking
Canberra sees record 15 year CPI surge in December quarter
The consumer price index jumped 1.9 percent in the December quarter, the largest quarterly rise in 15 years and pushing annual inflation to about 7.6 percent. Canberra led gains at 3.2 percent with government rents driving the spike, while Sydney, Brisbane and Hobart rose about 2 percent. Over the year to December, retail prices across Australia climbed 4.8 percent, compared with 2.9 percent the prior year.
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Sydney
Brisbane
Haohart
Australia
Beatles lawyer opens Westies High Court case in London
In London the Group Beatles lawyer opens the Westies High Court case stating the group may lack funds to cover costs. The article notes potential delays and mentions names like Rusbert Waddell while probing the agenda for Terra cy's immediate future.
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Wwaring
London
Group
Rusbert Waddell
Inflationary taxes push prices higher across six capital cities
Canberra Melbourne Sydney Hobart and five other capitals report a 9 to 21 per cent rise in living costs driven by direct taxes service charges and increased utility prices. The Commonwealth statistician notes tobacco petrol and beer price jumps while electricity trends vary by city and quarter. ACTU President Hawke blames the federal budget for higher living costs and warns wage earners bear the brunt.
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Acing Commonwealth Statistician
PL O'Neill
Tve
Muir
Melbourne
Canberra
Bushine
Sydney
Hobart
Devermer
Newlay
ACTU
Hawke
Siay
Vacant Directorship at Australian National Gallery Still Not Appointed
The Australian National Gallery remains without a director after a worldwide ad two years ago. Three finalists were named on February 28, Laurie Thomas, Anvula Hoff, and Robert Haines. Rumors swirl of others. building plans progress slowly with a target opening around 1970, site beside Lake Burley Griffin, eight year timetable, cost hoped under five million dollars.
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Australian National Gallery
Laurie Thomas
Anvula Hoff
Victorian Cultural Centre
Robert Haines
Seattlebun
Oaks
Timbo
National Collective 10
National Capital Development Commission
Amnalan
Lake Burley Griffin
King's Avene Bridge
National Art Gallery Committee of Inquiry
Fears for missing Strait rower Richard Bendell near Inverloch
Melbourne reports say Richard Hendell, the solo Strait rower, has not been seen for days after the TAU ory failed to sight. He left Inverloch on Friday planning a crossing of four to seven days with two weeks of provisions. Wilsons Prom lighthouse keeper Kilpatrick noted winds light and waves moderate that night.
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Melbourne
Richard Hendell
Bendell
Inverloch
Wilson
T. Kilpatrick
Thalidomide appeal and Australian stock movement noted
An English company appeals a negligence suit against thalidomide makers in the UK while Australian stock exchanges show activity and antiapartheid protests in Melbourne involve paint and turpentine. The page also lists sections on finance, TV guides, and classifieds.
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