US Navy base at North-West Cape alarms Canberra officials
Naval sources in Canberra reported concern over the US Navy radio station at North-West Cape used to transmit messages to Royal Australian Navy submarines at sea. They noted the station, though US controlled, is crucial for submarine underwater communication and that removing it would leave Australian subs blind or force surface transmissions.
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Australia
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NCDC plans land release for private package developments
The National Capital Development Commission discussed offering sites for package developments by private firms at the Lakeside International Hotel in Canberra. Hans Westerman cited housing estates and low cost groups as options, noting advantages to developers and a shift of some costs from public to private sectors while signaling possible future details in six months.
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Iran
Canberra Weather Today Sees Warm High Near Forty
Canberra can expect fine warm weather today with a maximum near 40 degrees and light to moderate northwest winds. Yesterday topped at 27, above monthly average. rainfall for 1973 stands at 7.22 inches, 2.18 inches above 1972’s pace. A southwest front may bring cooler change later weekend or Monday. South Coast sees warm humid weather with a slight chance of thunder.
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Canberra
Critical money meetings in Paris
Washington reports the United States will attend critical talks in Paris to address the financial crisis. The US delegation is led by Secretary of the Treasury Shultz with Fed Chair Burns and Treasury Under Secretary Volcker. European sources note the EC asked Washington to support dollar operations during the monetary crisis and devaluation last month.
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Paris
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Brussels
Whitlam reshuffles Foreign Affairs to boost Asia links
The Prime Minister and Foreign Affairs Minister announced a department reorganisation to create two Asian divisions next month. One unit covers North and West Asia including China and Japan, the other handles Indo China and South East Asia. A new branch for regional developments and a push for closer regional co operation were outlined to support Australia’s Asia Pacific policy.
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Brisbane Bomber Killers May Strike Nightclub Again
Police fear the Whiskey a Go Go massacre killer, responsible for 15 deaths, could strike another city nightclub if not caught soon. Sir Wilfrid Whitrod says investigators narrowed suspects to a few and remain confident of close capture. Detectives from Sydney and Melbourne joined the Brisbane team as inquiries continue into motive amid reports of past staff conflicts and alleged drug involvement by a former staffer.
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Tied to Another Age in Queensland Parliament
A Queensland MP Mr W T D Arcy wore a skivvy to the chamber after running out of clean shirts. Speaker Lonergan ordered him to return properly dressed. D Arcy changed at a boarding house and returned in a red shirt. Police women replaced male officers at Parliament House due to dress code.
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Australian car survey finds widespread dangerous defects
A nationwide survey by the Australian Automotive Association reported that among 3,500 cars tested across 16 popular models in Australia, all had defective parts posing safety or cost risks. Brakes, steering, and oil leaks were most common, with the Valiant Galant failing all tests. The study urged longer warranties and warned some makers may need quality improvements at factory or dealer levels.
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J B Young Holdings posts 9 percent half year profit rise
Canberra retailer J B Young Holdings Ltd reports a 9 percent rise in net profit for the half year to January 24 with directors optimistic about a stronger full year. Sales since January 24 up 15 percent, per Page 15. London bombings: PRA teams set bombs in London caused one death and 243 injuries. Page 7. Government to restructure Loan Council to fit local government needs, said Prime Minister Whitlam.
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Biography of Solzhenitsyn Published Reviewed by Dinlevy
A full-length biography of Alexander Solzhenitsyn debuts amid reviews. Maurice Dinlevy assesses the work as a major portrait, while other notices discuss literary criticism on China watchers and cricket leaders, reflecting a broad arts and review section.
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Maurice Dinlevy
R. &. Whitington
Rohan Rivert
Four bedroom self contained flat in ARANDA offers opportunity
ARANDA property lists a four bedroom home with a self contained flat under the house. Features include coru ite walls, bilge lounge, combined kitchen dining, wall to wall carpets, extensive rear defining works, and weekend inspection available. A self contained unit under the house is highlighted for buyers seeking dual living.
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Latham
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Mevier
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