Inquiry on land reform aims to lower ACT prices
A spokesman for the Minister for the Capital Territory Mr Enderby said the ACT land inquiry will seek cheaper leases for citizens. Considerations include restoring the rent system and ballots, plus more leases sold under restrictive conditions starting May. Auctions are slowing as land supplies tighten under department actions.
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Capital Territory
Enderby
Department of the Capital Territory
Seslerdey
Hawker lease auction results show mixed prices across blocks
Twelve of sixteen Hawker leases sold at restricted auction yesterday averaging 58,358 with top price 17,500. The four remaining leases averaged 36.02 percent above reserve, while overall 16 leases averaged 798. The November sale had an average near top price for its time. Leases in Chapman Fisher and Weston districts sold at varied amounts with 34 leases in February averaging 41. The 90 blocks to be offered today at 10am at the Albert Hall.
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Suerion
Alven Hall
Chapman
Faulkner Plate
Doyle Terrace
Tenedier
Fisher
Weston
Dante
SAI
Alberta Hall
Philippine troops kill 200 rebels in six hour battle
Manila reports 200 rebels killed in six hour clash with government forces near Labangan in Mindanao. General Fidel Ramos says 300 troops fought rebels who briefly captured Lubungan before retaking it. Civilian and military tolls rise as violence increases since late February.
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Manila
Roaps
Moria
United Press. Innternatsional
Marcos
Fidel Ramos
Labancan
Incomplete Text Briefing on Coast Guard Vessel Incident
Fragmented report mentions a late news item about a vessel incident and Coast Guard statements. Details are unclear due to garbled OCR text, with references to another melee and an earlier page.
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iMate
Wrijiah Thuwler
Apul
Fepor
Melbourne report on alcoholics and transport drivers
Melbourne authorities report from St Vincent’s Hospital’s alcoholisms clinic shows 674 admitted alcoholics surveyed. Of these, 32 were truck drivers, 12 taxi drivers, six transport drivers, three train drivers, two bus drivers, one ambulance driver and one airline worker. Director Dr N Santamarie notes drivers of various transport modes were among the admitted cases.
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Melbourne
St Vincents
Alcoholisms Clinic
N- Santamarie
Hosptal
Von
Bulance
Abi One
Airline
Pitt
Australia faces uncertain policy at energy and minerals talks
Sir Paul Hishueks notes limited access to details from the International Conference on Australian petroleum and energy policy. He cites ministerial caution, notes potential government guidance limits, and mentions forthcoming remarks by Minister Connor on minerals and energy and a speech by Mrs Connor in Parliament next week. Page 18.
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Talemt Exploration Agsaelition
Goschine
Paul Hishueks
Evan Pile Felsen
Varias
Ravitlene
Paul
Nel
Wen Thal
Australia
Petraletin
Neersaying
Panesey
Echnical
Bureau of Malta
Csiro Fd
Connor
Weis
Family Kidney Transplant Becomes A Father Son Effort
A Melbourne family faces a life changing decision as Graham Leach, 24, awaits a kidney. His father Lach Leach volunteers to donate after doctors warn of a grim prognosis. The hospital staff describe the procedure as essential, noting that kidney donations are typically from living relatives.
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Ronald Lack
Graham
Royal Melbourne Hospital
Jenny Lord
Riana
Seymour
Victoria
Aly Gieahuen Pack
Royal Afelhourne Hospital
Lach Sy
Gautam Daa
Snd
Lask Senor
Terrorists to be named in Senate in Australia
The Attorney General and Senator Murphy conferred with Prime Minister Whitlam about terrorism in Australia. Murphy is expected to name individuals and groups, producing material gathered by Commonwealth Police, with a Senate statement likely after Question Time.
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Murphy
Astaight
Whitlam
Senate
Australia
Commonwealth
Seliver
Commonweath Police
Unioenes
General's Department
Asylum Moves by Croats Amid Australian Tension
News reports describe Croat communities in Canberra seeking asylum and entry visas amid fear of nationwide police action. Australian-born wives warn of deportation risk for demonstrators and critics of Tito, with rumors of killings in Yugoslavia and concerns over naturalized Croats’ citizenship. Community leaders urge protection as anxiety spreads.
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Canberra
Tito
Yugoslavia
Australis
Yugosliv
Spi
Plans to build a sound barrier breaking car in Sydney
Sydney engineer John Conway, 25, announced a six partner venture Simon Enerprises to construct Mach 1, a 34 foot wheel driven car costing 500000 dollars. The project aims for 450 mph on Lake Eyre late next year to break the wheel driven speed record 429.311 mph with a potential later attempt at 780 mph. Conway would drive the car deployed in a prone position with a cockpit under a 2 foot rail fin and a television view, powered by rotary engines delivering 410 brake horsepower at 14100 rpm.
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Sydney
John Conway
Simon Enerprises
Lake Eyre
Conway
Cat’ Leyland
Wa “Toye
Melbourne
AGL abandons plan for major Sydney pipeline
The Australian Gas Light Company halted its proposal to build a pipeline from South Australian natural gas fields to Sydney. At a Canberra meeting chaired by NSW Mines Minister Fife, AGL's Sir Pim Peintingell agreed to negotiate with the Commonwealth for a joint completion of the line. The Commonwealth would consider supplying gas from the Gidgegoo and Moomba regions to Sydney, with broader plans for a nationwide gas-pipeline network linking Dampier, Adelaide, and potential export outlets.
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The
Australian Gas Light Company
T 9
Sydney
Canberra
Nsw
Fife
AGL
Im Peitingell
Commonwealth
Gidgesipar Moamba
Lela
Ninerals
Auld’ Energy
Alr
Connor
Wile
Cammer
Adelaide
Dampier
Japan
Prime Minister Whitlam to visit London and Australasia
Fragmented OCR text reports Prime Minister Whitlam planning visits to London and East Asia in April with schedules touching Mexico and the United States. A spokesperson notes Whitlam will travel via Apia and Westen Samoa, aiming for the South Pacific Forum in the third week of April. Formal courtesies with the Queen are mentioned alongside meetings with the British Prime Minister, Mr Heath.
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Ste Whitlam
Easton
Mexico
Whitham Yoin
Apia
Westen Ssanion
Linndon
Whittane
Meath
Pathet Lao to free US POWs amid political turmoil
Fragmented wire service style item notes Pathet Lao prepared to free American prisoners while regional tensions rise. A housing minister comments on possible nationwide reforms. military warnings in Northern Tree signal heightened risk. Reports mention Gen Grivar plans and FRA pressure on policy, with mixed international reactions across pages 3 to 6 and extended entertainment coverage.
Plea to rebels to remain in main SA party
Adelaide reports Dr Kastick, leader of the South Australian Opposition, urging Liberal Movement members to stay within the Liberal and Country League. He notes two ex-premiers may form a new splinter party with only two MPs, while others gauge their positions as talks with the Australia Party proceed.
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Adelaide
Dr Kastick
Liberal Movement
Libral
Country League
Hiv Appedt
Heedeu Bea
MY Hall
Gameron
Shiurday
Evik
Twa
Demiity Lanier
Millhorse
LMI
Toei
Olely
LCI
Hall
Jan Wilhem
LCL
Libervis
Eastick
Cameron
Barton
Liberal - Country League
South Australia
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Gidgeato Aruncy Inc
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London
Pathet Lao
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Tate
My Johnson
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Cyight
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Pape
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World News
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Australia Party
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Australia Fort
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