Rail Strike Shuts Down Commonwealth Rail Traffic
Melbourne reports a nationwide railway strike began at midnight, halting services across the country. The AFULE and union leaders failed to avert the walkout after negotiations with Commonwealth Arbitration Commissioner Mr G Sell. The ACTU president Mr Hawke planned to intervene next morning as talks stalled.
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Australian” Federated Union of Locomotive Enginemen
Commonwealth Arbitration
G. Sell
Sisiney
AFULE
GR Moorhead
Yoelay
Union
Arbitration Intervention In Hours Case Granted
Commonwealth Commissioner J Holmes granted leave for intervention by the Minister for the Interior in an application by the Shop Assistants and Warehouse Employees Federation of Australia. The matter was adjourned to Sydney for further hearing amid proceedings referencing Saturday morning funding and safety concerns.
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Commonwealth
J. Holmes
Hung
Aris Teases Aegean Play In Quiet Start
Aegean theater sees Aris begin a cautious schedule as the club plans a strategic season. Players and staff focus on defense and offense balance while fans await early results from home games.
Aborigines seek Queen aid to keep anti embassy plan
Aboriginal delegates urge Queen Elizabeth II to order preservation of a proposed embassy site near Parliament. A deputation led by John Newton and FCAATSI figures met ministers in Canberra detailing discrimination concerns and requesting a special lease for the site. The group argues the issue ties to broader Aboriginal land rights and constitutional actions across the Commonwealth.
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Howse
John Newtona
Paul Mashick
Water rate rise sparks wider protest in ACT meeting
ACT Advisory Council chair Read warned Canberra residents of higher water and sewerage charges as authorities sought to balance costs. Critics including Mr Carpenter argued the increases would hit fixed incomes and rents, while proposals promised relief measures and potential rate rebates for vulnerable households.
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ACT Advinity Council
Th, Read
Sand Yester
Pesd Wat
Advisory Council
Canberra
Reso Orscryvedl
Hopink ‘Hat Pemidners
Ik Propery
Ries
Vamvan
Texdey and Labour Council
D_Carpenter
Sail
Muse
Elvis Mwlester
AUI
Fry
ACT ‘Trades and Labour Council
Carpenter
Fireworks Protest Sparks Community Display
In Apex, owner G H Buxton donated fireworks for a community display amid protests. Children Lees and Mathes were cited in connection with plans for a possible display next Monday night. The event, described as sponsored by a local group, faced weather-related changes and possible supervision.
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Bucquire Newnagency
G. HM. Buxton
Apex
Saab Amen Arena
Eather
Erie
Rural rates rise in Sydney outback towns of land
Local rural rates affect NSW towns as land values and rates come under review. Officials say small communities face costs and service pressures while residents seek clarity on tax impacts and future planning. Community groups urge transparent budgeting and targeted relief where needed.
Resister Arrest at ANU Sparks Student Action
ANU student protest leader Mir Padgham, 20, arrested near Sullyany Creek at 9 o clock last night as police executed a warrant. The incident follows weeks of covert activity by groups opposing university policies and a subsequent ANU student association statement condemning the act. Padgham is in custody in Canberra following the warrant execution.
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Canberra
Stephen
Vince
Petly
Pasha
ANU
Auoeine
Richard
Mir Padphany
Jae
Mir Padghams
Yasue
Padgham
Tabout
Sullyany Creek
Tur
Mana College
Udine
Trapped by Explosion At Wankie Colliery
A Rhodesian mining disaster at Wankie Colliery left 468 miners feared dead after a major underground explosion at 10 am. Rescue teams raced from Rhodesia and South Africa as gas and damaged ventilation hampered operations. The mine, owned by Anglo American, employed Africans and whites, with families anxiously awaiting news amid a grim toll of mining tragedies in the region.
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Salisbury
Rhodesia
Wankie
Associated Press
Bulawayo
South Africa
Saidl Rs Cuy
Wankle
Manchuria
Aap-Reiter
Australian PM promises increased aid to Indonesia
In Jakarta the Australian Prime Minister McMahon announced a substantial three year boost in aid to Indonesia. He noted plans to expand trade with Deputy PM and Trade Minister Aushong and said funding would include military cooperation, equipment, and technology. The remarks referenced broader regional balance and hoped for stronger South East Asian ties.
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Jakarta
McMahon
Aushong
Maran
Tr McManom
Siac
Brembeni
Suhurty Io
Afr
al Auibin
Antral
Ae AL Niahon
Sit
Tnd
Zeata
Eta
Twwahjudi Military Niel
US envoy visits Takarta with Connally talks
An official report states former US Secretary of the Treasury John Connally will invite Australia for about a week in mid June as US envoy McMahon and Australian Prime Minister Sulhovian discuss foreign policy and border issues. The ministers aimed to advance regional and bilateral ties amid divergences on certain subjects.
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Takarta
Tiesdays
Mr McMahan
The
Treasure
Me John Connally
Australia
River death inquest opens in Adelaide
Adelaide inquest opens into the deaths surrounding Dr Duncan who was drowned after being thrown into the River Torrens near Adelaide City Bridge on May 10. The inquiry examines police involvement and the motives of a crowd scene that left witnesses and officials, including senior police, under scrutiny.
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Adelaide
Whitington
Tosday
Don
Richard
Bob
Tepus
Uothet
Etn Towaler
Odey
University of
Dy George
Taf Duncan
Duncan
Hal Whitington
Wwe
Dyincan Aiida
Roger Wesley James
Hank
Torrens
Touny
Omeras
Dy Duncan
Bresaun
Whi
Wigbanking
Pol Ainhiemie
Hatta
Desauye
Therm
Comtinand Sa
Abandoned Soccer Match Declared Void by Federation
The ACT Soccer Federation ration management committee declared the match between Croatia Deakin and Olympic void after retirement and abandonment. Referee halted play and suspended proceedings as the federation cited control issues and reserved rights, leaving no official result.
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ACT Soccer Fedration Management Committee
Max
Croatia
Deakin
Olympic
ACT land now virtually freehold claim looms in Africa
Fragmentary page text suggests a discussion of land status and development plans linked to a hospital project. References to a design inspired by a domed structure appear alongside scattered notes about a building on page fragments. No clear dates or names are recoverable from the readables.
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Hull
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