Risk of major clash over squatters in Territory of New Guinea
Cabinet pledged support for moves by the Territory of New Guinea Administration to remove 1200 to 1500 squatters from land on New Britain. Prime Minister Gost and government officials warned of potential extreme violence if removals proceed. Police action was urged to maintain order while authorities expressed resolve to enforce relocation despite strong resistance from squatters.
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Police ready in Gazelle for possible action in New Britain
A disputed Mataungan land dispute on the Gazelle Peninsula near New Britain prompts talks and possible police deployment. District Commissioner Me H W West reports meetings and a cautious stance, with leaders and MPs warning violence must be avoided while negotiations continue.
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Rabaul
Joe Miorrow
New Britain
H W. West
Late News Item From Local Paper
A fragmentary late news item mentions Chickee HAE and Pear, unclear details. The readable text suggests a brief update or note without explicit event or outcome.
Australia leads with two more golds at Edinburgh Games
On day two at the Edinburgh Commonwealth Games Australia held a two golds edge over England, rising to nine golds to seven while totaling 34 medals to England’s 17. World record distance runner Ron Clarke failed to win a field event medal, losing the 10,000 metres to Scot Sam Stewart. Australian golds went to Peckham, Boyle, Freeman, Moras, Wenden, Whitfield, Langford, and the four by 100 metres relay team, among others.
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Sam Stewart
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Raelene Boyle
Noel Freeman
Karen Moras
Michael Wenden
Beverly Whitfield
Denise Langford
George
White
Three deadly crashes kill 54 in Turkey and Korea
In Western Turkey a bus collided head on with a loaded truck near Eskishehir killing seventeen. A second crash in Eastern Turkey killed 18 with farm workers, another incident in Seoul left 22 dead when a bus toppled into a cliff, injuring 47.
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Turkey
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Seoul
Rowe
Canberra Cold Snap Brings Snow to Mountain Regions
Temperatures in Canberra hovered in the low forties with a high of 47 and a low of 34 as snow fell across Brown Mountain near Bega, Cooma, and the Central Tablelands. The Snowy Mountains reported heavy falls, with over 10 inches since Saturday, causing road closures and impassable routes at several alpine resorts.
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Hopes rise for finish to lasting oil strike
In Melbourne fresh talks are set to resume over Australia's 10 day oil refinery strike. ACTU president R J Hawke says a settlement appears closer as Arbitration Commissioner E J Garrison urges new talks and striker workers may return to work Tuesday.
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Australia
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Hawke
ACTU
H. J. Souter
Metal Trades Unions
Sydney
Oil strike threats halt talks and fuel supply fears
Senior officials warned lay offs unless wages rise as talks proceed in Melbourne with 10 oil industry employers. Deadlock continues after Friday meetings and weekend discussions. Petrol shortages raise panic buying fears. rationing begins in Geelong while flights and shipping face disruptions and port activity remains mixed as authorities warn of a worsening transport and industrial standstill.
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Priston
Petrol and heating oil in short supply across Canberra garages
Weekend crowds lined Canberra forecourts as petrol and heating oil were topped up. Most garages reported fuel stocks sufficient for a week at most, with a few running low. Transport and emergency services warned of possible shortages if supplies fail, while several stations imposed limits on sales and expected demand to rise in the coming days.
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Ansett
TAA Oid
Melbourne
Canberra
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Shell Auto
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St Deakie
Ancerville Rescues Fulvia Passengers After Fire
The French liner Ancerville rescued 448 of 471 people from the Norwegian ship Fulvia after a mid sea fire off the Canary Islands. Coastguard reported smoke and a crew of 271 with 27 staying aboard to fight the blaze. Unclear reports say passengers either stayed or prepared to abandon ship. a Spanish tug stood by with fire equipment. A separate note: a Soviet Antonov-22 freighter carrying relief for Peru went missing over the North Atlantic after departing Keflavik bound for Halifax.
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Fishing boats beat UK dock strike
A strained port scene in Britain sees fishing boats overtaking the dock strike impact as industry voices debate stability. Officials reference potential policy shifts to shore up semi skilled labor and rural employment amid evolving trade tensions.
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