Nightclub murder trial unfolds as brother accuses brother
In Brisbane magistrates court two men face 18 murder charges over the Whiskey A Go Go blaze. John Stuart and James Finch deny the allegations while Daniel Stuart testifies that his brother lied. The hearing resumes with testimonies detailing letters, alibis, and alleged payoffs to keep clubs quiet.
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Aborigines Welcome at Nanango Rural Youth Ball
The Nanango Rural Youth Organisation Ball on July 6 drew controversy after debutante parents withdrew their daughters upon learning Senator Bonner, an Aborigine, would be guest of honour. Mrs Billie Morris and Councillor P. H. Hunter extended a citizens welcome to the Bonners. Debutante hopefuls Mandy Parker Thalyma Parker and Lymelle Parker from Kingaroy asked to join after the news.
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P. H. Hunter
Bonner
Nanango
Morris
Mandy
Thalyma
Lymelle Parker
Kingaroy
Country Party forms committee to study marihuana effects
The Country Party decided yesterday to set up a committee of its members to study the effects of using marihuana. Leader Mr Anthony said members felt inadequate to answer and were not in favour. The committee will be headed by Mr Bob Katter of Queensland.
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Queensland
Country Party survey prompts name change talk across states
The Country Party surveyed 1,200 branches on renaming and possible amalgamation with the Democratic Labor Party. About 200 replies showed strong support for a name change, especially in Queensland where 99% favoured it, while NSW and Victoria showed mixed opinions. A market survey was urged before any new name is adopted, with Queensland weighing potential links to the DLP and NSW/Victoria delaying mergers.
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Progressive Democrats
Ministers expose loophole in housing agreement in Melbourne
Victorian Housing Minister Dickie said Victoria could exceed 30 percent of state built houses for sale due to a loophole in the Commonwealth States Housing Agreement. He reported at Canberra talks with Federal Housing Minister Johnson that the clause allowed higher sales and sign-on possible after a State Cabinet meeting. Johnson referred the matter to legal advisers while NSW Minister Broaner supported a 30 percent limit. funding discussions for 1972 73 and 1973 74 noted, with projections above 200 million and rate near 6 percent.
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Dickie
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Victora
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Johnson
Commonwealth
Labor Party
Nsw
Broaner
Canerra
Fune
Sear
Mir Johnson
Stuthons
Ing
ACT Fire Brigade Plans Move to Canberra Chief
The Minister for the Capital Territory Mr En derby announced approval of a new ACT fire brigade for Canberra. He said Canberra is ready to run its own brigade and officers will discuss administration and a timetable for the change with the Fire Board.
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Enderby
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Canberra
Mainwin
Wold
Board of Fire
Merger Justified by Liberal Leader on DLP Country Tie
Former Prime Minister Mr Gorton said in the Australian Union of Students paper National Union that a DLP and Country Party merger could be electorally justified. He claimed the DLP is losing ground and seeks allies in the Country Party to shed ageist regional image.
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DLP
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Gorton
Australian Union of Students
National U
Government to cut federal aid to non-government schools
Australia moves to means based grants reducing aid to about 140 non-government schools after this year. Independent and higher category schools lose grants. cabinet approves 1974 1976 grant package totalling 660.1 million dollars with 467 million extra for existing programs. States may hire outside consultants and curb large building projects.
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Karmel Committee
Beazley
Australia
Chinpe
Volvo's Safety Promise Then and Now
A nostalgic, ad style passage argues Volvo built safety into every detail. It touts 40 major features from reinforced steel capsule to tubular side impact bars and four wheeled anti lock brakes, positioning Volvo as the world’s safest and most durable car.
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