Red Cross eases mail ban for humanitarian cases
The International Committee of Red Cross in Geneva allows mail to Geneva for special humanitarian cases. Red Cross headquarters in Melbourne says the service, tested for almost a month, helps people in social distress contact others. The move was investigated by the ICRC.
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Government raises rates on cash and conversion loan
The Federal Treasurer Mr Crean confirms higher interest for Australia’s latest cash and conversion loan. The top rate jumps to 645 percent for an 18 year term, with medium term rates lifted, terms shortened, and short end rates moving up slightly but with longer terms.
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Godfather Godparents Named At St George’s Church
Sunday the Prime Minister Mr Whitham and Mes Whit lam attended a baptism at St George’s Anglican Church for six month old ReofPrey Goueh Anthony. The baby is the son of Reverend David Anthony and Mrs Anthony. Godparents include Mr Francis James and Mrs James. A fire at the Royal Hotel Motel Queanbeyan on Saturday caused by a lit cigarette in bed, police say. Damage minimal. fire brigade arrived after 10.10pm. Power restrictions to NSW from midnight with limited use between 4.50 and 6.00pm. NSW Labor MLA A Sloss intends to appeal redistribution changes abolishing four seats and creating seven.
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Trade problems for Pacific nations to be discussed in Canberra
Pacific trade problems will be discussed in Canberra this week by Mahe A. Tupouniua director of the South Pacific Bureau of Economic Co operation and various Government departments. He said at Canberra Airport that he would discuss with the Department of Foreign Affairs and the Department of Overseas Trade the issues that could arise from increased Australia Pacific trade. He leaves for Melbourne tomorrow and expects to visit Sydney and Brisbane.
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Bauls of Bengal tour Australia illuminate ancient folk culture
A six member Bauls of Bengal troupe touring Canberra for Aquarius Foundation presents a glimpse of ancient Asian folk culture. Purna Das leads on anAnanda Lahari drum with Ektara and bells while other members share songs and instruments. Their modal singing blends diatonic tonality with rhythmic accompaniment, drawing on European and Spanish influences and exciting Australian audiences. They perform tonight at ChilDers Street Hall.
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GPs urge Hayden to resign amid health policy clash
The General Practitioners Society of Australia called on Minister for Social Security Hayden to resign, threatening to cut dialogue unless his stance on health care changes. Dr D Yuille blamed Hayden for prioritizing economics over patient care, while Hayden countered doctors were turning surgeries into political propaganda. The debate aussi included concerns over the Medical Benefits Fund funding political material and an optometry frame tax.
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Zinc sale worth $20m to India contract signed
Hobart reports a $20 million, two year contract to supply zinc to India. Australia's largest zinc smelting firm Austra lia's biggest zinc scan facturer won the deal against competitors in Japan, Canada, Africa and the eastern markets. Premier Reece said the deal marks a strong Asian market advance for the company and for Tasmania.
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Australia Day to unveil new national anthem plan
Immigration Minister Grassby in San Francisco urged that Australia Day next year include the unveiling of a new national anthem in Canberra and nationwide. He noted US towns celebrate July 4 and suggested making the national day the actual observance day. He will recommend to Prime Minister Whitlam and Cabinet that future Australia Day observances occur on the national day.
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Protection plan advances to shield buyers from costly finance deals
The National Times notes new protection schemes to curb harsh car and appliance financing. Plans would place liability on finance companies and become law, requiring consumer input to express wishes. Also discussed are diamonds as an inflation hedge as the National goes on sale this week.
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Robbery Strikes Carinya Bay Jewellery Shop
Police report a skylight break in on Saturday night at Monarch Street. Thieves stole about $30 worth of jewellery from the Carinya Bay shop, which funds the Queanbeyan Handicapped Children's Centre.
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Hawke Defines Loyalties to Labor Movement
Mr Hawke, newly elected peac ecent of the ALP, said his first loyalty is to the industrial movement. As ACTU president he acknowledged potential conflicts of interest between roles. In a TV interview on Federal File he pledged to seek harmony between political and industrial wings, prioritizing the industrial movement if a clash arose.
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Protesters Exhibit At Australian War Memorial In Canberra
Demonstrators presented an exhibit at the Australian War Memorial in Garema, portraying South Vietnamese prison photos and smuggled letters. They plan to seek permission from Special Minister Willesee to leave the exhibit permanently, arguing the display offers a more real view of the South Vietnam situation amid American involvement protests.
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Migrant blames Doohan denial amid Soviet trouble
A migrant blames Mr Doohan for delays while denying the McMahon Government’s fault. He plans to speak with a Member of Parliament this week. The family, including Anatoli, Allanda, Eric, Cathleen, and Mr Doohan, left the Soviet Union and arrived in London after a months-long relocation in 19 August to October 19, then November 10.
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ALP Conference Faces Vietcong Recognition Debate
Socialist Left ALP MPs push to recognise the Vietcong as a state of South Vietnam at the Federal Conference. The defence and foreign affairs committee opposes broad changes, urging only minor policy tweaks while maintaining flexibility on New Guinea matters.
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Conference Debate on Multinational Impact Proposal
The Conference will consider a recommendation to establish a special working party to examine the effects of multinational involvement. The proposal is being made by the party's industrial wing to study potential economic and policy implications.
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Senior ALP officers defer contentious topics to Thursday
Contentious issues at the Senior ALP officers meeting were postponed to Thursday. Reports from the foreign affairs rural economic legal constitutional and arts and media committees will be considered then, while tomorrow opens with comparatively non controversial matters at the conference.
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Japanese plan restraint on wool
Japanese buyers will impose restraints on purchases of Australian wool from September under a Code of Behavior drafted by the Japan Wool Spinners Association. Australian trade officials in Tokyo welcomed the move as a step toward orderly trading and stable demand. Previously speculative buying by Japanese buyers surged to 60 percent of Australia’s wool clip, driving world prices to record levels. The rule would set monthly average purchases, with Japan relying on Australia for 80 percent of its wool imports.
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Australian Wool Corporation chief backs orderly marketing move
Melbourne reports Mr L J Yeo interim chairman says the proposed change would aid orderly marketing and notes Japan's involvement in fluctuating prices. He recalls how Japanese buyers pulled back then returned to steady the market, and stresses the need for-wide approval of amendments to the Lot Building Plan by all members including coop representatives.
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