Car price hikes hit GM Holden Ford models in Australia
Sydney reports increases for General Motors Holden and Ford Australia with price rises up to 130 dollars. Spokesmen cite higher production costs and wage costs, plus updated traffic laws expanding mandatory safety features. Expected to spread across more models next week as brands assess impacts.
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Students seize Sierra Leone envoy building in London
A group of Sierra Leone students held 14 people hostage at the country’s High Commission in London. They demanded the release of their detained teacher, claiming control of the building with no violence or weapons reported. A female member of the United Democratic Party described the incident.
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Commonwealth Heads Debate on Diego Garcia Base
At the Commonwealth summit in Singapore Australia and Britain backed an Anglo American communications base at Diego Garcia. Ceylon Pakistan India and Zambia opposed it, calling for neutralisation of the Indian Ocean and a nuclear free zone.
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Diego Garcia debate spans Indian Ocean session
The morning debate on Diego Garcia and South African arms ran under 90 minutes due to late seating. Australian Prime Minister Gorton argued Britain did not initiate confrontation in the Indian Ocean, noting USSR naval buildup as the new element and stressing India's Ocean trade routes justify security measures.
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Anglican Dean of Johannesburg Held by Police
The Very Reverend Gonville ffrench-Beytach, Anglican Dean of Johannesburg, held by security police for questioning. A church spokesman said he remained in custody at police headquarters, with no reason given. His British consular protection may be sought, as he is a British citizen.
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Public sells 14 leases directly after auctions
The Department of the Interior sold 14 leases directly to applicants yesterday, with 16 more passed in from unrestricted auctions, totaling 1078 over four days. Most direct sales occurred under unrestricted or group conditions, while several restricted blocks sold, and single-block applications were urged. The department will review the process in a few weeks and did not disclose any resubmission or price-reduction plans.
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Budget talk speculation on interim budget amid 1.9% CPI rise
Treasury says the 1.9 per cent December quarter CPI rise does not guarantee an interim budget. Mr Bury notes inflation is worrying though not necessarily a major trigger. Cabinet to meet next week to decide any stage, with taxes pushing Government revenue and some urging immediate federal relief amid rising prices.
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Australia
Askin Calls for Federal Action on Inflation
Sydney Thursday report says NSW Premier Mr Askin urged Federal action to combat inflation and said he would seek a Commonwealth conference of all parties at the Premiers Conference in Canberra on February 4.
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By product of wage rises in Victoria inflation rise
Melbourne reports Victorian Premier Sir Henry Bolte says the 1.9 per cent December quarter rise in consumer prices is a by product of wage and salary increases. He notes costs rise with pay but stresses inflation concerns and higher earnings for workers.
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South Australia backs national price control plan
Adelaide reports Premier and Treasurer Mr Dunstan advocate a national price control system as the solution to curb the price spiral. He cites SA experience where a prices commissioner monitors costs and aided government in keeping living costs lower than other states.
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Australian inflation control stance by Premier Brand
Sir David Brand, Western Australian Premier, said the initiative rests with the Commonwealth to curb inflation, arguing states lack real powers to manage such a situation. He dismissed price controls as ineffective and unlikely to succeed in the future. Other comment:
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Message in sky for PM
Melbourne skywriting by a CPA campaign urged a supplementary Budget to lift pensions. A light aircraft spelled support number SOSS00 for Gordon's office, prompting calls to the PMG as overstretched staff blocked lines for an hour.
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French Secretary of State in Canberra Eyes Trade Ties
Jean de Lipkowski arrived in Canberra seeking to reassure Australians nothing to fear from the European Common Market and to press for more trade co operation between France and Australia. He met Acting Foreign Affairs Minister Swartz at Fairbairn and plans talks with officials across several departments. He praised Western Australia mining sites Mt Newman and Mt Whaleback and will lay a wreath at the Australian War Memorial before a reception hosted by France’s ambassador.
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Move to resolve AWU split and NSW branch dispute
Leaders from rival AWU factions announced efforts to resolve the split over control of the NSW branch. The dispute centers on leadership and organizational direction as observers seek a settlement.
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