Canberra strike widens as drivers join walkout
More Commonwealth car and bus drivers stop work in Canberra with aging unions in sympathy. The Department of the Capital Territory organizes minimal services, keeping some facilities open while weighbridges and dog control adjust operations. Garbage disposal shifts to tips, and public toilets remain open as unions coordinate further stoppages.
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Canberra
Weston Park Reserve
Commonwealth
Hay
Department of the Capital Territory
Cammnone Wealth Cir
Canheria
Anal Cyssone
Warkere 1 Nin
Jonny
Wike
Doug Carpensen
Sid Jst
Sydney
Smimns
Residemy
Kingston Weighbridge
Ab Dickson
Tegintralioh
Abernoan
Finplayers Federation
Dallas
Federaion
Natige GF
Nike
Sss
Kimberra Cues
Ministers Split Over Nuclear Tests Amid Pacific Talks
Prime Ministers from Australia and New Zealand diverged on the issue of nuclear weapon testing during a Pacific conference. They agreed to pursue a united approach to curb tests, urging France and others to cooperate and consult with regional nations. The talks highlighted regional security concerns and the role of ANZAC and ASPAC in shaping future policy while reaffirming annual informal meetings to review ties.
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Kirk Daseribey
ANZAS
Peel
Pyne
Somminique
Pyunseta
Pacific
France
Whitlam
Kirk
Bethan Cowie
Lyst
New Zealand
Canehoe Pit
Elise Sanultgitin
Allan Ivetieayn
Eden
Tasrat
Sint
Merull
Alshoud
Neuterland Tinoksing Uu
Eicine Atlas
Kommimigte
Jevelhyng
Ae Nowsibn
Tralg Mensiuison
New Zealand to move toward national compensation plan
Prime Minister Whitlam and counterparts discuss a national compensation scheme for New Zealand modeled on Australia’s system. Justice Woodhouse’s role in establishing the Australian scheme is noted, with plans to borrow ideas to create coverage for workers, housewives, and other earners, funded by payroll levy and personal tax changes.
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Wellington
Whitlam
New Zealand
Federal
Air Whatnam 18
Jushice Woodhouse
Australia
Justice Woodhouse
Whitlane
Hine
Woodhouse Raval
Anpesitinn
Compensation Commission
Leases Bring Higher Prices in Canberra Market
Leases in Canberra showed higher prices with testerated rents rising above earlier levels. Septembers yields beat December as buyers and funders argued the Land offered in December was less desirable than in September. The first 12 cases old, auditors noted crowd sizes, with 19 engaged at Lat ham and Molba leases fetching high rates. The average price for two Chapman leases reached 6.43 and Melba averaged 5.85, the peak for Melba. Continued on Page 9.
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Canberra
Secterdiy
Chapin Amt
Melina
Agemis Ami Funders
Wersler
Mary
Chapman
Melba
Teates Iy Latham
Tsien
Tex
Paxe
Canberra Heatwave Will Bring 30C Peak Today
The Canberra forecast shows hot and humid conditions with a maximum around 30 degrees today. Some relief is forecast tomorrow as a lighter shower passes, bringing a cooler start to the day and gentler temperatures afterward.
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Canberra
James March on Return to China After Release
Australian journalist James Francs James spoke at a Hong Kong press conference claiming a strong possibility of returning to China with his wife. He described his confinement, his illness after border crossing, and his hope to aid Chinese people by going back, though conditions for his wife remain uncertain.
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Hong Kong
Francs James
China
James
Australia
Republ
Jamen
Associated Press
Aneelchail
Tigat Shamus Nod Nessa
Winn
Canberra transport strike talks amid wage bid stalemate
ACT branch officials and TWU leaders held a meeting to discuss a nine dollar weekly pay increase sought by the Conviteinwowality arrivers and a six dollar rise offered by employers. Private industry and public service unions prepared for possible further action as a federal conference nears and a joint TWU public service award review looms.
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EWE
ACT Pine
Canberra Branc
TWU
Doug Carpenter
Carpentes
ACE Employers Federation
Curnenter
Curpenten
Bonedoller
Frater Worke
Lesgiohse
Tech Union
Vranspwijn
Australian Roid Transport Federation
We Nsw Relat Traders Federation
Ansetralia
Sereice Brit Wl
Archiratin
Melbourne
Spivery
Sien Weir Helmes
Australis
Transport Workers Union
Sydney
Meir Hodgson
Nsw
Australia
G. Grimshaw
Act
Commonwealth Public Service Assiavon
Difivers
Tramspore Workers Union
City tips guidance list for residents
The Department of the Capital Territory provides a tips guide for residents with locations for dumps at Ainslie off Phillip Avenue, Belconnen on Weetangers Road, Deakin at Kent Street, Fyshwick off Mundaring Drive, Long Gully off Yamba Drive beyond barter, and advises transporting waste to the disposal area off Pralligo Avenue beyond Canberra Airport.
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Capital Territory
Ainslie
Phillip Avenue
Belconnen
Weetangers Road
Deakin
Kent Street
Fyshwick
Mundaring Drive
Long Gully
Yamba Drive
Pralligo Avenue
Canberra
Oil tanker drivers strike continues in NSW amid fuel shortages
Sydney reports indicate four day old strike by oil tanker drivers to run indefinitely. Transport unions warn shortages worsen with widespread fuel fear and disrupted schedules. Rail and ferry services claim no immediate impact as talks with government and unions continue. Regulators monitor escalation while drivers demand better pay and conditions.
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Sydney
Nsw
Aircraft crash near Kano leaves 200 feared dead
A mysterious report describes an aircraft crash during landing with 200 passengers reported aboard. Survivors were mentioned but exact figures and details remain unclear amid conflicting wording and uncertain destination names.
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Adaaos
Hed
Mecca
Kano
Q bey an parking meters proposed in Quenabeyan council
The report notes a proposal to install parking meters in Quenabeyan with council discussions slated for the next meeting. It mentions Peter White as head of the Quenabeyan City Committee and references motor and Europe notes on current events and policy debates.
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Peter White
Quenabeyan Cy Comma
Monaro
Unclear Content Fragment on Federal Capital Presence
Fragmentary OCR text mentions Sonvarrs Pyanwick Yortia Cuoliahars and ACT. References a Federal Capital Presa of Ausirein, a cited engagement and Sire Eerie ESOT. No coherent event or clear identities to form a factual summary.
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Sonam
Pie Strest
Pyanwick
ACT
Yortia Cuoliahars
Ausirein
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Puetel
Pai
Spongaman
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Lendon
Trian Nyney Ty Melbouinne
Tuel
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Ihe Nsw
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Inge Moore
PWU YE Nsw
E. McIleary
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Q’beyan
Ceare
Miner
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Hayden
Ald
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Takor
Robin Brown
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