Auctional rents rise as bidders swarm shop sites
Bruce Wright reports a lively auction where most industrial and manufacturing leases drew no bids while several high reserve sites attracted strong offers. About 150 attendees watched as tenants and investors pushed rents above reserves, with Belconnen and Fyshwick sites among the notable gains. Some properties sold for well over reserve, others failed to attract bids and remain for purchase by the Capital Territory.
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Sglanias
Te Bop
Industria
Canberra
Ties Teane
Spence
Dickson
Phillip
Fyshwick
Belcowmen Industral
Riordan Narrowly Seated as New Cabinet Member
The Australian Labor Party caucus chose Joe Riordan of New South Wales to fill the Defence Ministry vacancy left by Barnard, who will become Ambassador to Sweden in about two months. Barnard will remain minister until Friday as major reshuffles are anticipated by Prime Minister Whitlam. The meeting highlighted government disarray and included a brief clash over the Prime Minister’s prerogative to reallocate portfolios.
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Joe Riordan
Lab
Nsw
Whitlam
Government House
Yeaterday
Labor Party
Joe Rioredan
Defence
Barnard
Australia
Sweden
Cauic
Whitam
Catens
Cairns
Tasmania
Lamb
Mimates
Pete
WY Annel
Rudrdan
Coates
Tas
Ehanon
Young
Wham
Beuvett
People Talk Page Notes on Entertainment and Political Sparks
Fragmentary OCR reads as a page highlight of People’s Talking with scattered references to entertainment and politics. Mentions Fordlin EOALITION and Clea Pastamentary Conmery appear garbled. no clear events or dates emerge. The piece seems to preview sermons and party talk across pages.
Riordan wins tight campaign in New South Wales election
The report outlines Riordan securing 38 votes to lead with 90 valid ballots, while Costes and Berinson trail. It notes candidates Coates Young Bennett Keating Whittum Frater and Fraser's team ramping up campaigning as Labor aims to consolidate a majority in the House of Representatives with nominations closing soon and a June 28 election date.
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Me Costes
Berinson
Coates
Tribuled
Hte Riordan
Voim
ME Riordan
Terion
Me “Young
Whan
Bennett
Riordan
Nsw
Ates
Miamiber
Keating
Whittum
Frater
Érip
Ing
Wo Fowlers
Labor
Eral Pary
House of Representatives
Fraser
Insurance Bill Deferred Amid Senate Sit In
A stalled session deferred the insurance bill as a Senate sit in persisted. Report notes the delay stemmed from broader demands and a clash over appropriate funding and approval timelines. Leaders indicated no immediate vote while negotiations continue.
Nuclear test plan announcement shocks regional readers
A garbled late news item reports an international comment on a French nuclear test program and potential military actions. The fragment mentions Bourgas, unspecified outlets, and warning of possible further steps, but the text is incomprehensible and lacks clear details.
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Deloz
Me Bourgas
Consortium plan to build small engines for cars in Australia
The government backs a consortium to shift from high to four cylinder engines. It aims to produce more locally and reduce imports. Government would hold a 10 to 15 percent stake to act as umpire in the engine plan.
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Cavissped
Australian car industry faces costly wind down and local content debate
Sydney reports the Australian car industry, employing one in ten workers, fears a costly decline as global model standardization and high local content rules threaten profitability. Industry economists warn that unless manufacturers cut production run lengths and boost local parts, investments will lag and vehicle exports suffer. Local content policy proposals face criticism for hampering innovation while risking factory closures and job losses across Canberra and Australian firms.
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Lonsdale
South Australia
Canberra
Lhter
Chrysler
Toyota
Ninsane
Ess
Magistrates to gain independence from government
Cabinet approves a submission to establish a Magistrates Service. The ACT and Northern Territory magistrates will be independent of the Government and the Australian Public Service. The plan aims to separate judicial administration from central agencies and create a dedicated service for magistrates.
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Act
Northern Territory
Australian Public Service
Ultimatum over ACT firemen transfer to NSW system
NSW Board of Fire Commissionary demands ACT firemen decide within three days whether to join the proposed ACT Fire Service or transfer to NSW. The board warns operations could shift, while stressing service needs in the Territory. ACT and NSW unions protest perceived coercion and political pressure in the reorganization plan.
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NSW Board
Ae Nsw Board of Fire Commissionary
Siven Act Firmen
ACT Fire Service
NSW
WR. Bear
Yoo
Dome
Capital Territory
Bryant
ACT
Department of the Capital Terror
Beare
Tom
Sydney
Boars
Mc Bryan
NSW, Fire Brigade
Roetigiers
Metun Buchan
Todaprras
Waddy
Amouth
Canbarre
Schools report tabled in Parliament on education reform
The commission presented in Parliament a report on education, criticizing inequality in funding and calling for renewable resources and better development. The minister for education and officials referenced potential federal government support and the survival of many parish schools amid proposed changes.
Mr Eis Uku Sato Dies After Coma Interlude
Japanese Prime Minister Eis Uku Sato dies after remaining in a coma since May 19, ending a turbulent leadership amid political turbulence and foreign policy crises. The state reported his passing in Tokyo as officials confirm the veteran leader's death.
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Tokyo
Tenier
AAP Renner
Eisuku Sato
Iran
Tapan
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World New “ Parliament
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Auntralis
Iphstos
Rob O'Connellan
Martee
Doles
Australis
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Volfime
Aerty
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Mir Beale
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