OPEC votes to keep oil prices frozen in three month pact
At a Vienna meeting OPEC ministers announced a three month freeze on crude prices beginning April 1. They cited inflation and a need to stabilize markets. Saudi Arabia urged rolling back prices while affiliates pressed for stability, with some saying the move a compromise among 12 members. The decision aims to shield industrialized nations from further inflation while preserving market balance.
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Weekend violence leaves seven dead in Northern Ireland
In Belfast and surrounding areas, seven people were killed over the weekend amid widespread sectarian violence. Gunmen attacked a US Navy base near Londonderry, while police blamed the Provisional IRA for most killings. An officer was shot in Londonderry, and a post office and several buildings were damaged in Armagh and Magherfelt during attacks.
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Old griller hoard of more than six thousand found
A Saturday discovery revealed a hoard of over 6000 in an electric grill being prepared for auction by the Curator of Estate of Dead Persons. A bundle of ten pound notes spilled when the grill door broke, with the remainder hidden in five brown parcels. Auctioneer Mr Charles Ratford noted prior discoveries but none so large. The government will seek to identify the owner.
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Fires At Pentridge Jail Blamed On Stirring Outside Groups
Victorian minister for social welfare Mr Houghton blamed stirrers for nine fires at Pentridge Jail. The Prison Action Group has demonstrated outside the prison in recent weeks while authorities investigate large scale damage to blankets and sheds.
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Shires Association Conference Set in Sydney Sunday
A Sydney meeting of the NSW Shires Association is scheduled for Sunday with a Barve report on acl. The event aims to review regional governance and municipal collaboration.
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Aid for Sports Tour Tentatively Backed by Government
The Government would provide financial and promotional support for an overseas rugby league tour proposed by Australian rules football teams. Minister for seas Trade Dr Cairns said Canberra welcomed the idea and approved it in principle after discussions with city officials. The tour, planned for the coming year, would likely include the United States, Japan, and other venues, with an organizing committee of trustees to be established for approval.
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Plan to use AIDC for rural growth in Australia
The Government plans to use the Australian Industries Development Corporation to finance growth of producers cooperatives and country industries. Minister Hr Cams says AIDC has huge potential to assist cooperatives but current legislation limits support. He aims to broaden AIDC’s scope with national interest provisions to back large mineral projects and decentralise jobs in rural communities.
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Employers call for ballot on pay offer
Metal trades employers have asked for a secret ballot among unionists to decide whether the pay increase should be accepted or rejected. The call came hours before unions planned an eight hour strike, with government action under the Conciliation and Arbitration Act possible to initiate the ballot. The move signals potential union opposition and could influence government stance on wage negotiations amid ongoing industrial tension.
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ACT branches out three ACL trade fictions in metal industry stand
Negotiations with the States will stop work for 48 hours. The Australasian Society of Engineers the American Union Amalgamated Metal Workers Union and the Federated Engine Drivers and Firemen's Association of Australia will join a strike affecting Commonwealth cars and Diesel Maintenance. Some services will continue. A main number of buses will be available on request. The strike risks halting mint coin production at the Royal Australian Mint and affects maintenance and repair work on equipment linked to ventilation and other systems.
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Record-Breaking 12-Year-Old Stars in Steeplechase Event
A 12 year old boy, hailed as a potential record breaker, dazzled at a steeplechase meet with a time that drew praise from officials. Report notes his rapid improvement and compares his performance to earlier marks while highlighting his growing prospects for Olympic consideration.
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Canberra Day crowd swells to twenty five thousand
Readable bits note a large Canberra Day procession drawing about 25 000 spectators. Some garbled lines reference a Canberra psychologist and a president, but details are unclear due to damaged text.
Portugal Protest Guards Split From Army Over Rebel Demand
In a disrupted report from a wartime column, General Antonio De Splat breaks with rebel forces, protesting their resistance to his authority. The piece notes tension in the camp as soldiers defect amid ongoing turmoil.
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Won sens Weddings Finunes Comics Sport m ott Pages 8-10
The readable fragments describe a page sequence covering weddings and social notices, plus sports brief items and entertainment panels. Names and places are partially legible, with small items about local events, comic excerpts, and a game recap from the period.
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