Unions await ACTU decision on arbitration act protests
The Australian Council of Trade Unions weighs five proposals at Melbourne talks amid calls for action against penalties in the Arbitration Act. ACTU officials hint at a possible strike and fining resistance as unions outside NSW plan walkouts impacting transport and industry. A sub-committee to study options will report by tomorrow morning, with outcomes due by 1 pm.
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A damaged OCR fragment from a local newspaper provides partial readable names and places without a coherent event or timeline. The limited readable details prevent a clear summary of the main item or outcome.
O'Shea Wins First Round In Industrial Dispute Fight
Victorian Tramways and Motors Employees Association secretary C L O'Shea celebrated a first round victory at Penkridge Prison release in Melbourne. He warned fines to Dudley MacDougall and urged unions toward conciliation and arbitration while signaling potential Labor government reforms to industrial dispute laws.
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Melbourne
Tramway and Motor Ommivs Employees Association
C. L. O'Shea
Penkridge
Dudley MacDougall
Narist Buitney
Australian High Court and Labor Strike Ties
In Perth on Wednesday the Commonwealth police chief and High Court marshal faces disruption as a general strike from midnight affects Tonnt Six nations. The ALP federal executive backed workers' right to strike and called repealing penal arbitration clauses, urging a referendum to empower Parliament to regulate industrial relations.
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Canberra
ALP
Denly
Commonwealth Police Force
Victoria
High Court of Australia
Perth
Tonnt Six Nations
Lisle
Malaysia seeks Australian arms amid racial tensions crisis
The Australian Cabinet faced questions over supplying arms and equipment to Malaysia for territorial troops. Prime Minister Gorton reiterated the government’s need for time to assess the difficulties, noting Australia had only asked Malaysia for clarifications. Defence aid previously focused on technical equipment and air defense, with options kept open pending Parliament discussions and regional sensitivities in Singapore and Malaysia.
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Reat Cearme
Pawestion Maahs
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Mit Bernard
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Singapore
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Mmbro
Austriasy
Donald A. Stephens
Austriat
Lyons Joins Liberals as Deputy Premier in Tasmanian Coalition
In Launceston a Liberal Centre Party coalition forms with Angus Bethune as Premier and Kevin Lyons as Deputy Premier marking the end of 25 years of Liberal Government in Tasmania. Reese plans resignation as Premier to enable the new administration. Lyons confirms joining the coalition, with Kekwick and Reece praising parallel policies and confidence in a successful government.
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Liberals
Launceston
Wednesdy
Tasmania
Liberal Centre Party
Angus Bethune
Kevin Lyons
Eni
Sinal
Taemenius
Reese
Eddi Bastyan
Wil
Bethune
Censrs Party
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Savona
Rethune
Lyons
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Aten
Liberal Party
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Kekwick
Canberra leads Australia in income tax per head says treasurer
Figures released show the ACT residents paid 3 63 13 per person in 1966 67 on income tax, far above the national average of 186 63. NSW WA SA and Qld follow, while Northern Territory records 107 25. The inquiry also notes ACT company tax paid in 1965 66 reached 1 5 14 million, over twice 1961 62, with land rents from ACT rising to 2 041 342 in 1963 64 and totalling 7 473 423 over five years. The minister for the Interior Mr Nixon provided the figures after questions from ACT MP Mr Fraser.
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Australia
Mr McMahon
Yesteday
As Fresor
Lab
McMahon
Johon Canberre
Nsw
Western Australia
South Australia
Tasmania
Queensland
Northern ‘Territory
Fraser
Commonwealth
Opposition Attacks ACT Tax and Legal Practitioners Ordinance
The Australian federal opposition in the Senate moves to disallow two ACT measures. It targets a stamp tax on cheques and hire purchase, and the Legal Practitioners Ordinance 1969 which would create separate admission rules for solicitors, barristers, and combined barrister-solicitors. The DLP support is anticipated for the tax measure.
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Senate
DLP
Federal Labor Caucus
Legal Practitioners Ordinance
Murphy
Law Society
Labor Opposes Cheques and HP Provisions in ACT Tax Debate
Canberra debate centers on finance measures for the ACT including stamp duty and cheque provisions. Labor factions clash over whether to oppose cheque and higher tax provisions while supporting broader revenue measures. Senate and House votes loom as ministers argue over extra revenues and professional registrations.
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McCrean
Jim Frnger
Canberra
Act
Fraser Sud
G. Poyser
Vic
Hiv
Hana
Whitham
Arab MiGs Strike Tel Aviv Amid Duel Across Canal
Wednes day report says Israeli forces downed three Egyptian MiG-21 fighters after Egypt launched two separate strikes across the Suez Canal. An army spokesman said Israeli aircraft were damaged but all returned to base. In Jordan near the Dead Sea, clashes left houses damaged as Jordanian groups battled, with authorities citing casualties and shifting fronts.
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Suez Canal
Felmi Medaytely
Argyjsians
Jordan
Wali Araba
Dead Seay
Ivery Biel
Safi
Rhodesian Break Impacts UK Near Breakthrough
Fragmented notes describe Rhodesian moves toward a republic and British responses. Prime Minister Stith proclaims a republic while President Nixon signals unilateral withdrawal. AAPOLLO-10 forecast covers space guidance and US instruments. Voters debate women’s suffrage and parliamentary terms as pages reference classifieds.
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