Housing needs test for ACT housing plan debated
Canberra officials discuss a proposed needs test to allocate government houses in the ACT. The Interior Minister indicates more units could be created via housing bans and building societies, with promises tied to compulsory transferees and increased funding for Canberra residents to purchase homes. Local MPs and agencies push for timely implementation and stronger protections for existing tenants.
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Flag Raised in Quang Tri Citadel Amid Fighting
Reports from Saigon say South Vietnamese paratroopers seized the eastern half of the Citadel in Quang Tri City as the fortress walls flew the Republic’s flag. Government spokesmen said more troops were being sent to the area while Communist forces attacked nearby Western districts. Paratroopers reportedly filled the northern portion of the fortress.
Late News Rerun With Partial Fragments
Rushed, fragmentary item notes unclear events. No definite names, places, or outcomes identified in readable text.
Victorian sheep breeder Janet elected in Melbourne
A Victorian sheep breeder, Mrs Janet was elected in Melbourne on Wednesday in a local electoral event. The report notes her community support and involvement in agricultural circles. Further details on her platform were not disclosed in the fragment.
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Aboriginal embassy talks loom for ACT area
Reports cite ongoing Aboriginal discussions on establishing a permanent embassy in the ACT area. The anticipated talks, involving Australian representatives and Aboriginal leaders, aim to secure a fixed, symbolic home while delaying public disclosure pending broader state consultations.
Clorox bids $30 million for Kiwi International Company
A US based firm offers 3.00 per share for Kiwi International, Melbourne shoe polish maker. Kiwi investors unanimously back the offer, which values 1.2 million shares at 3.00 each. Shares recently traded near 2.90 before closing around 2.70.
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Lease prices rise by 9 percent in group auctions
Residential lease prices in group auctions averaged 7033 dollars per lease, up about 9 percent from May. Premiums climbed for Weston and Hawker subsidies, with Latham and Hawkesbury Crescent blocks fetching notably higher sums. One buyer at Hawkesbury Crescent said the price was miles too high, declining to name himself.
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Breakthrough in oil dispute opens path to work resumption
ACIL president Hawke split oil firms into two groups releasing ships from Melbourne to NSW and Queensland refineries. Maintenance crews to return gradually as arbitration looms. government aims to end vital service disruption. Hawke says actions align with national interest while talks continue in Sydney and Melbourne.
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General strike called in the United Kingdom
A general strike was announced in the United Kingdom amid rising labor tensions. Unions mobilize workers across sectors, pressing for wage, benefit, and policy concessions. Government officials warn of potential disruptions to services and daily life as negotiations continue.
NZ Poll Shapes General Election Outlook in Auckland
Correspondent reports NZ National Party in good shape for the year’s general election in Auckland. Page references note Scotland Yard detectives arriving in Melbourne to extradite a prisoner from Pentridge jail. Western medical men see value in traditional Chinese medicine noted by a German expert in Canberra yesterday. Classified ads.
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Petrol shortages hit ACT and Queanbeyan service stations
ACT and Queanbeyan stations report limited petrol supplies with only a minority still stocked last night. NRMA says sufficient fuel for stranded motorists for two weeks, but many stations expect to run dry within 48 hours. Public transport disruptions persist as extra buses are planned to ease passenger demand. school buses face potential cancellations, with careful routing and timetable changes under consideration. The department of the interior continues to monitor and adjust services to reduce impact on residents.
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Tuskegee syphilis study condemned as human experiments
Public Health Service officials disclosed a 40 year study in which poor uneducated African Americans were left untreated for syphilis to observe disease effects. About 600 men from Tuskegee, Alabama were involved. half received no proper treatment, penicillin arrived too late, and autopsies followed deaths. Officials say morality of the study is now questioned.
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Talks on cheaper air fares in Australia
Adelaide Wednesday. Concessional domestic air fares within Anglia may be considered at a meeting of the Australian Federation of Travel Agents. The group discussed family fares weekend excursions and promotional rates with Ansett Airlines and TAA, who indicated willingness to consider under certain conditions.
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