Aboriginal base plan vetoed in Canberra clash
Proposals for a national Aboriginal centre in Canberra were vetoed by Prime Minister McMahon after a Saturday night meeting with Aboriginal representatives. Ministers Hunt Howson Fraser faced questions as the group sought a list of acceptable proposals while preparations for a demonstration near Parliament House continued and the national conference date was set.
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Northern Territory
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Hunt
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Council For Aboriginal Affairs
H. C. Coombs
Council For Aboriginal Affair
Southern Territory
Pat Fatock
Bobbi Sykes
Miss Sykes
Irish mob clashes erupt in Lurgan and Belfast harbor
Protestants and Catholics fought in Lurgan near Belfast with blazing trucks as barricades and a factory fire. Bombs were thrown, several hurt and arrests made as mobs attacked each other and tanks from two Royal Navy ships arrived in Belfast harbor. The tanks, depowered, may be fitted with bulldozers to restore order.
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Spassky in Reykjavik Ninth Game Recap
Spassky leads the world chess title match in Reykjavik as the ninth game unfolds with prospects of decisive action. The champion faces the challenger as tension builds over this critical clash in the championship series.
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Aap - Reuter
Mrchallen
Embassy rally reopens near Parliament House ends peacefully
About 2,400 demonstrators from the Australian National University supported reestablishment of the Aboriginal embassy on the lawns opposite Parliament House. Police maintained order with 60 officers. a tent was set up for several hours before removal at 2.30 pm by a seven-officer team led by Inspector W Samborne. Eight people were arrested nationwide. no violence or injuries reported among the procession and onlookers.
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Oil Dispute PM Threatens Parliament Recall
Prime Minister McMahon warned of a special Parliament meeting this week if the oil strike did not end. He urged strikers to return to arbitration while ACTU President Hawke urged conciliation with industry leaders. South Australia’s Dunstan plans talks to secure exemptions as Sydney faces key decisions at Broadmeadows over emergency fuel distribution.
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Government urged to bring oil sector to talks
Melbourne report quotes ACTU leader Hawke criticizing Parliament for involvement in the oil dispute. He urges government help to push industry to conference, accusing officials of colluding with oil interests for electoral gain and urging negotiation to end the dispute. Trains and airlines run normally as metal tradesmen prepare to work under emergency plans.
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McMahon backs firm oil dispute stance in Papua trip doubt
Prime Minister McMahon appears set to abandon a four day Papua New Guinea visit to avoid a softer cabinet line on unions. He favors direct confrontations with unions and possibly an early election while some cabinet colleagues disagree. Absences at Sydney meetings included Snedden and others as plans to control oil distribution amid a strike are discussed.
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Strike by TWU threatens all domestic flights Australia wide
The Transport Workers' Union threatens to ground all domestic flights this week across Australia. Ansett services except Sydney-Brisbane return routes will stop, with fuel supplies cut off. TWU official Hodgson guarantees no flights from tomorrow morning, while TAA expects services to be almost normal pending fuel and handling disruptions.
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Transport Workers’ Union
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TAA
Australia
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TWA
Man Dies After Fall From Building Under Construction
Mir Gerardo Gil, 29, of Clermont Street Fisher, died Saturday morning after falling almost 50 feet from a building under construction near the Woden Phar. The incident is being investigated as a workplace accident.
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Woden Phar
Democrat Eagleton to decide on ticket amid Senate clash
The Democratic Party vice presidential candidate Senator Eagleton will meet Senator McGovern to determine if Eagleton stays on the ticket. Also reported aurally is a Gallup poll showing 47% potential vote and a rugby result where ACT beat Victoria 27 to 26 at Manuka Oval.
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Kerry Anne Wells Crowned Miss Universe in Puerto Rico
Kerry Anne Wells of Perth, 20, a TV weather girl and model, won Miss Universe from 61 contestants in San Juan. It marks the first Australian victory in the pageant's 21 year history. Wells, 36-25-36, hugged Miss Marisol Malaret before being crowned. Four runners up followed, led by Rejane Viera.
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