Qantas to end flight over U S in World Route
Qantas will terminate its oldest round the world service via the United States, ending the London San Francisco segment on April 1. The move follows heavy losses on the New York to London sector, amid fierce competition and low-frequency operations. It will require renegotiation of Australia U S air services rights and may affect Pan American and American Airlines routes.
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Qantas
United States
New York
Australia
Jones
Qants
San Francisco
London
Fighteen
National Air Transport Association
New Yor
San Francisca
LAA
Craters
Mexico
North Atlantic
Pan American
American Airlines
American
Sydney
Nixon to Meet Haig Amid Vietnam Peace Talks
President Nixon ready to hear a first hand report on Asian reaction to the draft Vietnam peace agreement after a day of carnival atmosphere and antiwar protests at his inauguration. Special envoy General Haig returns from talks with leaders in South Vietnam Laos Cambodia Thailand and South Korea as Kissinger and Thu Daeng Tho negotiations continue for a settlement before the new year.
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Mashington
Nixon
Vietnam
America
Die
Feneral Haig
Hing
South Vietnam
Laos
Cambodia
Thailand
South Korea
Sto Sisson
Securit Affairs
Dr Kissinger
Te Due Tho
Parknett
Telmar
Hawes Jobo Rea On Bis Jeha Eer Pace
Fragmentary late news item shows unclear references to Hawes and Jobo with mentions of pace and timing. Readable bits suggest a local sports or event update, but specifics are obscured by OCR errors. The context remains uncertain regarding persons, teams, or outcomes.
Enderby urges missions to step aside in NT reforms
Mr Enderby, Minister for the Capital Territory and Northern Territory, told reporters missions should not run operations in 1973. He cited missions acting as employers, cattle entrepreneurs, and even miners, and said Aborigines and their councils should assume responsibilities currently managed by missions with government support if needed. He noted Aboriginal councils often influenced by missionaries and white advisers, and discussed land and health issues raised during a recent tour.
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Northern Territory
Capital Territory
Enderby
Govermor
Teaghery
Mer Enderby
Canberra
Southern Territory
Groote
Faderby
Department of Aboriginal Affairs
Gordon Bryant
Territory
Bryant
Alice Springs
Queensland
Canberra Club to Spend 6 Million on Multi-Storey Complex
The Canberra Club plans a 6 million redevelopment adding a three storey club block with a 12 storey office tower on West Row Civic. The project includes retail space, dining facilities, health studios, and offices, with construction to start this month while the club remains operational on site.
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Canberra Club
Alo
Holting Australia Pty Lif
West Row
Civic
Elih
Geering Alk Ag Ft
Hhide
Health Studi
Salinas
Swwimmiae
Pol
Bus crash kills fifteen during Indian wedding ceremony
In Suva a plywood bus carrying a wedding party collided with another bus about eight miles from Suva. Fifteen people died and four were injured, most of them women and children. The wedding party had hired the bus to travel from Nanson, twelve miles away, to Suva to toss flowers into the harbor as part of the ceremony.
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Susa
Isapi — Pifteen
Sua Tod
Colonial War Memoral Hospital
Suva Sand
Nanson
Suva
Qantas Abandons San Francisco to London Service
Sydney chairman Sir Rowland Wilson announced that Qantas will close the San Francisco to London leg after a thorough review of economic factors. The route, opened in 1958 as part of the around-the-world service, faced heavy losses due to lack of daily frequency and competition as many passengers diverted to US and other airlines for transatlantic travel.
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Sydney
Qantas
Rowland Wilson
San Francisco
London
USA
Demeste Airlines
Atlantic
Leaders discuss nuclear tests and ties with NZ
Australian and New Zealand prime ministers spent 64 hours debating a joint stand against French nuclear tests. They also covered trade treaty obligations and race relations, highlighting regional cooperation and policy alignment.
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Australia
New Zealand
Wimbledon Champion Goolagong Wins Three Titles in NZ
Former Wimbledon champion Evonne Goolagong won three titles in the BP New Zealand championships in Christchurch. The report notes her success across events as the back page highlights.
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Fianne Goolagong
BP New Zealand
Christchurch
Medical aid sent to Brooklyn gunmen holdout
In a Brooklyn sporting goods store a four gunmen siege continued as police extended a medical aid team overnight. A policeman was killed and a gunman wounded in an exchange. hostages were used as shields and later released. The gunmen requested treatment for the wounded assailant.
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New York
Reuters
Hood
Brooklyn
Caiscally
Polie
Imo
From Doge
Peloe Fram
Promen
Patrick Murphy
Prices of eggs rise in the ACT and states
A local egg producer Mr J Raney Ramsey Poultry says price increases will apply from today. He notes rises vary by region with South Australia and Western Australia fittings, while the market board indicates automatic adjustments. Prices for dozen eggs range from 45 to 48 pence in some areas.
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J. Raney T Ramsey
Sydney
Bormrtaen
Embassy closes as China alliance ends in Australia ad
The charge d affaires Ho Wang announces the withdrawal of The Embassy of the Republic of China from Australia in a published advertisement in the Pheianhea Times. The notice states the withdrawal will take effect immediately and outlines the steps for final closure.
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China
Australia
Othe Chatge
Mom
Ho Wang
Phe
Offshore oil rig in distress after 100 mph winds
Offshore Western Australia rig Big John with 38 aboard endures 100 mph winds and 45 ft seas. Seven of eight anchors parted. Operations centre coordinates rescue with Smit Lloyd 12 and three other supply vessels en route. Nationalities of crew unknown. False report noted from Adelaide beacon.
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Canberra
Big John
Centre
Reia
Rom
Hedland
Smit-Lloyd-12
Smit Lloyd
Adelaide
AEDT
Melbourne heat kills about 25 as city endures five year high
Melbourne faced its hottest weekend in five years with about 25 deaths from dehydration and heat exhaustion. Hospitals reported multiple admissions, and the Victoria ambulance service called it the busiest period in history. Temperatures peaked around 40 C while many events were canceled and water mains burst in the metropolitan area.
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Melbourne
Victoria
Country Fire Authority
Yester
Royal Children’s Hospital
Victorian Civil Ambulance Service
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