Price rise in Australian capitals biggest since 1952
Retail prices in Australia’s six state capitals rose 4.1 per cent in the June quarter, the largest June rise since 1952. Treasurer Crean warned of grave concern as broad groups pushed up costs, with year over year inflation at 14.4 per cent and weekly earnings up nearly 17 per cent.
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Canberra
Sydney
Melbourne
Brisbane
Adelaide
Perth
Hobart
Bureau
Sydon
Elbow
Heart
Whitlam
Hayden
Australian Council of Trade Unions
Hawke
Snedden
Final Canberra News ends after 35 years in Canberra
The Canberra News published its final issue yesterday. founded in 1949, it employed 35 staff, about half journalists. The editors cite rising costs, wages, and a $1.7 million accumulated loss with current losses around $0.5 million yearly as the reason for closure. Fairfax group and Federal Capital Press would relocate staff where possible.
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Federal Capital Press of Australia Pty Ltd
John Fairfax and Sons Ltd
John Fairfax Ltd
Federal Capital Press of Australia Pty Limited
AJA press action calls for Canberra paper and consult rules
The Australian Journalists Association urges government to create its own Canberra newspaper and to legislate requiring prior union consultation before any newspaper closure. FP Crosland says the AJA Federal executive endorsed Canberra News closure reports and condemned John Fairfax Ltd for closing Canberra News without union talks while circulation and advertising were rising.
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Canberra
Mr & FP
Crosland
AJA
Canberra News
John Fairfax Ltd
Late news Soviet spacecraft down
A A P Reuters reports Soyuz 4 has landed after a 14 day space mission. Crew fulfilled research program as Tass details the event. Continued on Fas 3.
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Tass
Ban cuts library hours as librarians go on overtime strike
National Library closes after 4.45pm on weekdays and weekends due to an overtime ban by Professional Officers Association members. The public is inconvenienced, exhibitions remain open, with a Public Service Board meeting in Melbourne Monday to discuss an offered settlement.
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Professional Officers Association
Wage Public Service Board
Public Service
Melbourne
Acros
Turkish forces sail toward Cyprus amid invasion threats
About 30 Turkish assault landing craft departed from Mersin Harbour en route to Cyprus amid massed troops along the Mediterranean coast. Ankara warned of possible intervention as NATO and US officials sought to avert escalation. No firm signs of imminent attack were reported despite confirmed movements and paratroop readiness.
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Cyprus
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Mediterranean
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National Guard
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Mr Sisco
Athens
Brussels
NATO
Tulumen
Steeper rate fears prompt inflation warnings in cabinet talks
The Treasurer Mr Crean warned of a steeper inflation rate in upcoming consumer price index figures. He pressed fellow ministers to curb inflation with anti inflation measures as wage rises threaten higher CPI readings. Leaders debated policy while the PM and key ministers were unavailable for comment.
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Labor and Immigration
Cameron
Snedden
Treasury
Sneddon Calls for Ten Percent Tax Cut
King Hussein of Jordan recognizes the Palestinian Liberation Organization as the legitimate representative of the Palestinian people, except for those inside Jordan. The item notes a 10 percent tax cut call by Snedden.
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Hussein
Jordan
Palestinian Liberation Organisation
Memorial to a warship Canberra Memorial Effort Begun
The ACT Naval Historical Society chapter begins work on a Canberra memorial for HMAS Canberra sunk near Canandaigua in World War II. Frank Cranston notes the glimmering stone and marble tribute rising from the water. John Bryant recalls a visit and ponders the future as Venice becomes a symbol of imagination and courage. Saturday Pope page 11.
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Naval Historical Society
Canberra
Venice
John Bryant
Conference urged on Lake Burley Griffin sewage spill
The Minister for Manufacturing Industry and Member for Canberra Mr Enderby called a conference to discuss spillagen of sewage into Lake Burley Griffin. The report notes page 4 coverage and the decision hinges on which rugby league team endures the opening period best at the Sydney Cricket Ground.
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Cameron
Canberra
Enderby
Lake Burley Griffin
Sydney Cricket Ground
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