Wentworth backs means test tweak and wage allowance plan
In Sydney at a Feminist Club event Mr Wentworth argued an exemip income for means tests could be set around 410 a week with minimal federal budget impact. He promoted a three pronged social service reform including higher income tax deductions for the elderly and a wage allowance free of means tests for top wage earners with pensions.
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Feminist Club
Sydney
Australian Social Service
Hoel Inc Ae
Kidnappers get life sentence in Singapore case
Six men were given life terms by the Nie Court for kidnapping prominent Chinese businessmen in Shan. Two pleaded guilty to abducting rubber magnate Dato Ng Quee Lam, while one and four others admitted to confining Shaw cinema director Mei Shin Weo Ming. The judge noted aspects of the case relating to social service policy and incentives.
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Singapore
Aap-Reuter
Nie
Twev
Shan
Dato Ng Quee Lam
Mei Shin Weo Ming
Shaw Cinema Organisation
Australian worker refuses pay after sick day claim
A staff sergeant in Queensland Camp Barnes Cairns faced a worker who claimed illness and demanded sick-pay. The man left, returned with about four dollars for a stack of references and a day's labor, but refused to accept the money, insisting on honesty and integrity.
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Singapore
Barnes
Cairns
Queensland
Intensive search for phosphate begins Australia to boost mineral hunt
Australia steps up a government phase aimed at locating phosphate deposits. A detailed report by Acting Minister for National Development and two external specialists outlines reconnaissance areas in eastern Australia and offshore regions in the Solomon Sea and Coral seas. The study proposes marine exploration, sub groups, and collaboration with international researchers to identify profitable sites for superphosphate production.
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Canberra
Australia
Ing Nauru
Rane
Isureau
California
Ourees
Ausstralian
Tehuial
Aus
Aurea
Bury
Bureau of
Minland
Crusaders
Ceylon
van Andel’s Commission
India
Malaysia
World Fellowship of Phate
Mobile police cells planned for Horreviola near McArthur River
The Northern Territory Administrator announced two mobile police units costing 24000 dollars will be stationed at Horreviola on the McArthur River. One unit provides an officer’s office and living space, the other contains two reinforced cells.
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Darwin
Horreviola
McArthur River
Here
Northen Territories
Dean
Leniency of courts criticised in House
Melbourne reports the Victorian Parliament debating penalties with Mr Moss accusing excessive leniency of judges. He argues judges should have discretion but protests light sentences after expressed views and parole timelines. Public groups like the Cremny Party and Country Women’s Association urged stiffer penalties reflecting community concern.
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Victorian
Victoran Country Party
Mr Moss
Moss
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Cremry Party
Country Women’s Association
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Philips
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