Second Melee in Port Moresby Sparks Curfew Talk
Rioting erupts in Port Moresby as Papuan and New Guinean groups clash across markets. Police fire teargas at crowds near Koki Market while security steps tighten with roadblocks and calls for a curfew. University students march for peace, liquor sales banned for Mount Hagen show, and officials urge calm.
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Koki
Nike
Kent
Papua
Port Moresby
New Gunes
John Guise
Mount ‘Hagen
Highlands
Airliner crashes off Papeete near shoreline
A Pan American airliner crashed shortly after takeoff from Papeete, with 12 bodies recovered and one survivor reported. The aircraft apparently engine trouble and windscreen issues prompted an attempted emergency landing before hitting water about a mile offshore. Police, sailors, and coast guard rushed to the scene, pulling victims from the sea.
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Papeete
Ing
New York
N Aying
Aackia Ae Eee
Paris
Man expelled in Rhodesia police arrest muddled report
A muddled report from Rhodesia says police seized a London collector in Tete while he was investigating a pile of material. later he was expelled and questioned by authorities as part of a distraction from the incident.
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Baliswury
Rhodesia
AAP
Porte
Dairy bounty phased out for dairy farmers plan
Australian minister Senator Wriedt announced a phased end to butter and cheese bounty over the next two years. Preliminary cost to date is about 773 million dollars with projected payments of 18 million for 1973-74 and 9 million for 1974-75. The government cites limited impact on adjusting production to market demand and promises a review with industry to find more effective adjustment aid. Local dairy groups warn of hardship for farmers and seek alternative support.
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Wriedt
Wredt
Wired
Canberra
Nce
Anthony
Boom for British farmers likely
The article notes rising farming profits with wheat prices above 100 dollars a ton, doubling last year’s average, and discusses broader cost pressures. It mentions financial constraints on land purchases, import impacts, and surging living costs reflected in higher prices for onions tomatoes and other staples.
Two New Permanent Heads Likely for Commonwealth Departments
Two new permanent Heads of Commonwealth departments are likely to be announced soon. The Department of Mc Daniels, Director General of the Secretariat, has been approved by the Federal Executive Council and it is understood that Dr Gwyn Howell has been nominated for the position he has acted in since Dr Weishot rallied.
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Commonwealth
J. Daniels
I Sec
Gwyn Howell
Weishot
Free medical treatment planned in ACT hospitals
Canberra hospitals may soon offer free treatment from salaried or sessional doctors under a government plan to provide a comprehensive free medical service. The minister for health Dr Everingham announced discussions with medical groups, with advertising for staff planned in September. The move follows the Scotton and Deeble report and may affect bed capacity for private patients, while private practitioners could be invited to public hospitals. The ACT proposal mirrors plans discussed in Parliament and mirrors national health scheme debates.
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Canberra
Everingham
Gialf
ACT
Evert
Une
Tre
Nsw
Australian Medical Association
R. Green
Focal
Australia
Scotton and Deeble
Melbourne
J. 5. Deeble
R. B. Scotton
Melba Health Centre
Women in Public Service to Receive Pay Rise
About 24 000 women employed in the Public Service can expect small pay increases in the near future. Prime Minister Whitlam said the Government supports equal pay for all eligible women in the service with a phased plan. The Conciliation and Arbitration Commission earlier ordered equal pay for work of equal value.
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Whitlaen
Canberra
ALP
Public Service Board
Arbitration Commission
Ale
Phonists
Melbourne transfers to ACT deferred
Cabinet decision last week defers the 1973-74 public servant transfer from Melbourne to Canberra. The move would have required extra accommodation and property, with Defence depar tment personnel also spread between Melbourne and Canberra.
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Melbourne
ACT
Mel
Canberra
Irdaid Hee
Aton
Canadian defence tour moves through Asia and Africa
Defence minister Mr Richardson will visit Australia New Zealand Malaysia Tanzania during a two day tour of defence establishments. The trip aims to bolster security ties with partner nations and assess regional defence cooperation.
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Ditawa
Monuyy Aad
Defence
Minner
Richardson
Aus Ati
New — Zealand
Malaysia
Iris
Tanzania
Council Seeks Clarification on Tax Issue
City council directs staff to provide clearer details on the tax matter raised by residents and affected stakeholders. Officials aim to resolve ambiguities, outline implications, and set a timeline for review and potential vote.
Undefined phrase from wartime conference notes
Fragmentary OCR notes discuss a conference at the Commonwealth meeting. Mentions Prime Minister and Treasury near a dominating issue. Page references indicate broader coverage with a strike ending.
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Commonwealth
Ollaws
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