Travel firm collapses. Curtin father loses travel fund
Curtin bus driver P J Rourke faces financial distress after paying 1890 to Travel House Australia subsidiary Capital Travel Centre in Canberra for a grand Europe visit for his five children. A fund to recoup losses is being organized by local residents. Dozens of Canberra travellers who booked through Capital Travel Centre face potential losses as experts warn of further travel firm failures.
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States act on travel firms
Three States NSW Vierona and South Australia announced plans to tighten travel agency control. Ministers in Tasmania and Queensland said draft legislation would reach Cabinet soon. Western Australia will review need for laws as probes into Travel House of Australia unfold. The Foreign Affairs Dept sent 10 000 to Singapore for stranded tourists who must repay.
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Travel House of Australia
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London
Oil dispute drives urgent talks as strike resumes
Melbourne reports the national oil strike renewing action after refinery workers walk-off across four states in protest of Justice Moore's interim wage decision. ACTI president Hawke flies to Sydney to press talks with oil industry officials and company reps. ACTU executive set emergency Melbourne meeting Friday.
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Federal Oil Industry Union
Militants accused of taking over ACTU dispute leaders deny claim
The junior vice president of the ACTU Mr C Dolan faced militant overtones as the dispute escalated while State Secretary Mr TF Halfpenny rejected any charge of loss of control. Halfpenny asserted rank and file control, noted Justice Moore's interim ruling on suspensions, and said Victorian refinery workers would meet at Trades Hall to discuss arbitration or a new award, with work likely paused until Monday.
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Heating oil and petrol shortages hit ACT officials
A spokesman said twenty thousand gallons of heating oil and petrol were delivered to the Department of Works yesterday and distributed to schools and government buildings. A further 35,000 gallons were expected this morning while the department reported adequate petroleum supplies.
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Department of Works
Thirteen NSW policemen dismissed from service
Acting NSW Police Commissioner Mr Hanson announced that thirteen officers were dismissed for using official uniforms for private purposes. Ranks ranged from constable to sergeant first class. Five appealed against dismissal while investigations continued.
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Mr Hanson
Hanson
Fat Olive Sets Cat Free Fall World Record in Toronto
A whimsical report from Toronto records a cat named Fat Olive leaping from a one storey window and surviving with only two broken passes. Local onlookers and reporters note the stunt as a feline free fall world record, though details are sparse.
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Weidlnesdal
AAP
NSW Decides on Daylight Saving Plan in Sydney
NSW Premier Sir Robert Askin announced daylight saving would operate permanently each year from the last Sunday in October to the last Sunday in Hebrew time, with a committee to advise on rural pain points and Cabinet to consider personnel for the proposed committee. A meeting of Chief Secretaries from Australian states in Sydney on Friday will discuss the decision, with Queensland opposed.
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Nsw
Robert Askin
Robert
SSW
Critfith
Reobert Saal
Daywlight
Queensland
TV escape from reality sparks TV standards talk in Sydney
Sydney hearing heard former Channel 7 chief executive Bruce Gyngell say television offers an escape from dreary lives and burdens. He urged a benevolent dictatorship to boost standards, support locally made children’s programs, and urged a second national network with advertising. Equity pushed higher Australian content and release rules, while the committee adjourned to August 1 and 2.
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Channel 9
Senates
G Mtsa
oe + Soteletor
ABC
Channel 7
London
Hal Lashwood
Actora and Announcers Equity Association of Australia
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Armel
Thi
Lashwood
Equity
Love tale ends in cryptic escape and loss claim
An international wire report outlines Farideh Ghayehhi, 23, escaping a forced marriage to a harsh husband. She allegedly exchanged her freedom for payment totaling 84000 dollars, a case now noted by Seth United Press.
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Taheran
Farideh Ghayehhi
Seth United Press
Ministers warned on forces pensions rail against reforms
Ministers warned on forces pensions have only a few days to push for ward recommendations enacted this year. Page 3, slavery. Slave trade struggles African labourers into France uncovered in Europe. Page 4. China. The latest Soviet attempt to improve relations with China had been rejected, according to diplomatic sources. Page 7.
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Europe
China
Oil Japan and Thailand in diplomatic struggle short cuts
Report notes a diplomatic clash between Oil Japan and Thailand over proposed shortcuts for Middle East air transport. About 10 youths stood by an Aboriginal embassy last night awaiting police action if cleared in the early morning. A Commonwealth Teaching Service commissioner is expected to be appointed before next year. A $650 pro am Squash tournament is set for Canberra in August.
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