Rural outlook drags on Australia agriculture outlook
A gloomy view of rural production and incomes emerged from two background papers presented at the National Agricultural Outlook Conference in Canberra. The reports note weak world demand for many commodities, a stronger influence from the Australian dollar devaluation, and a forecast that farm income in 1974-75 will dip below the 1973-74 level while grain and sugar markets may offer limited relief.
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Australia
National Agricultural Outlook
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Weneriith
Yasmin
Ross Value
Aueregate Farm
Tee
Vale of Exéat
Wren
Paige
Government to press objections to $300 million alumina project
Prime Minister ANE Whitham announces ongoing lawsight over ownership of the Alwest baunite alumina development in Western Australia. The government plans to block partners Reynolds Mela and Rupert Murdoch amid ownership disputes. The move follows an attempt to secure majority control and impacts the project timeline.
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Wester Australia
Ane Whitham
T Lawsight
Git
Alera
Proiect
Reynolds
Train Crash in Calcutta Kills Twenty and Injures Many
A late news report from Reuters states that a train accident near Ulte Range in Calcutta last night killed twenty people and left several hundred injured. Emergency services transported the wounded to nearby hospitals as investigators began clearing the scene.
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Calcutta
Mail
Ulte Range
Sugar prices rise as government outlines increase plan
The government announced the first sugar price rise, signaling about 28 percent increase. Dr Patter and Queensland Minister for Primary Industries Mr Sullivan described the policy, detailing higher rates for production and distribution. The plan aims to adjust pricing and supply in the domestic market.
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Patter
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Sullivan
Australian contract cancellations rock Middle East ties
Sydney businessman Ky J. Scarf said contracts worth about 2,500 million were cancelled after a Libyan government plan to develop arid wastelands. He cited a Palestine Liberation Organisation delegation visiting officials and alleged Israeli and Libyan interests influencing the deal. South Australia officials indicated substantial contracts for form machinery were affected, while officials urged caution as a delegation planned further action.
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Fischer
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Victorian unions invite PLO delegation for May Day
Fifteen Victorian unions agreed to invite a delegation from the Palestine Liberation Organisation as guests of honour at the May Day celebrations. A peace and solidarity committee spokesman said the PLO is the representative of the Palestinian people and entitled to visit Australia to present their view on the Middle East.
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Palestine Liberation Organisation
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Middle” East
Savings from change prompts ACT building society reforms
Canberra Consumers secretary Me Tohn Drabble urged borrowers to shop for cheaper house insurance as new Trade Practices Act provisions come into force in February. He noted reform debate and urged voting members to attend meetings to influence reforms and insurer choices.
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Dymock to Play Final Test as Australia Leads Series
Geof Dymock steps in for Australia as the pace bowler replaces Thomsen in the final Test. Australia has won four of five Tests against England, with the series momentum solidifying after a dominant run.
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Geof Dymock
Australia
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Rape Case In Legal Limbo In Port Moresby
In Port Moresby a rape trial stalls as Australia transfers residual powers to Papua New Guinea, leaving the case in legal limbo. The judge’s commission is formally read, and officials scramble to clarify jurisdiction amid a governance handover.
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Olayee
Popes New Gomuee High
Critchley
Iain
Walienn
Waal
A. L. P. Conference Moves to Restore School Rebate
The Federal Labor Party conference is urged to restore the full $400 education tax rebate, reversing a prior move to cut it to $150. The plan, led by the Economics Committee chaired by Treasurer Cairns, also discusses a broad suite of tax and welfare proposals, including child endowment and travel subsidies.
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Labor Party
Boulget Newsure
Evonome
Cairns
Queensland
End phone rents plan and economic platform debate
A committee recommends referring the telephone rental reform to the Treasurer and Postmaster General for budget consideration and supports an Australian economic platform. The plan aims to coordinate federal state and international action, promote full employment, and explore public enterprise or nationalisation where suitable to boost incomes and business conditions.
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Tariliy
Vaniials
Wisidhen
Pnal
Air
Commie
Tax policy reforms discussed at Alps summit move to tighten primary production
The Alps economic policy summit urged Treasurer Cairn to tighten the definition of primary production for the next Budget. Proposals aim to ensure genuine producers access tax protection while addressing middle and low income earners. A report also calls for annual parliamentary reporting and renewed research programs with university involvement. Major statements anticipated at the Federal conference, with page 3 covering the dispute.
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Conertnce West
Economic Committee
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Patentitay
Mavenw
Ise Allspute
Teletares meter eyed for local and STD calls
A telephone meter to gauge local calls and STD charges was expected for household use in May. The Post Office plans a non profit rate with a tentative price around 34 to 384 cents, depending on features, while officials weigh install and access options.
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Mel ‘Bourne
Jalgen
Everingham proposes a single large health and welfare department
The Minister for Health Dr Everingham argued in Armidale that Australia could form one large health and welfare department merging Health, Repatriation, and Compensation. He suggested one senior minister with two or three assistant ministers, replacing the current multi department structure and challenging constitutional constraints.
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Dra
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Heath Sevial
Co. Shief
Fragmented OCR hints at public service debate and housing plans
The Royal Commission on Australian Government Administration report hints at reform, noting public servants act as a face for policy. Housing plans show the Nedc aims for more homes, while boundaries discuss Shire council border changes. Elections and sports noted with volleyball teams and local page references.
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