Government freezes four overseas takeovers under new Act
The Commonwealth Government invoked the Foreign Takeovers Act to freeze three month bids by Cadbury Schweppes, Tarax Drinks, and others. The move blocks a range of deals involving British and New Zealand interests through four firms and subsidiaries and was announced just before Parliament adjourned. The Foreign Takeovers Committee may advise on extending or lifting the freezes.
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Commonwealth
Cadbury-Schweppes
Tarax Drinks
Snedden
Government Gueette
Cadhurs-Schwenpes Fie
Taras
Melbourne
finkley_ Investments Huts
New Zealand
Syilmey
Poles Py
San Victor Hellings
Suniee Corporation
Viomnoeie Tawenmag
Ineries Dig
Mele
Artich-haved Mend Crempmay
Maxapaper Lit
Injured jockey dies after Canberra trial crash
Apprentice jockey Tony Manting died in Canberra Hospital after a barrier trial at Canberra racecourse. He fell during a 1000 metre post stretch as stewards watched, the accident occurring while he rode in the trial. Parents who had moved to Adelaide last week were notified of the tragedy.
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Tony Manting
Canberra
Martin, Jr
Hore
Adelade
ACT
Chis
Jick Thomas
Tald
Vester
Prisoner wins painting prize in Maitland competition
A two year old prisoner from Maitland nicknamed Robin Hood wins the perpetual trophy in the Robins Hood Committee art competition for prisoners in penal institutions. Robert W. McKin non, jailed after the 1969 Grace Brothers robbery with Darcy Dugan, takes the prisoners section prize.
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Prion
Maitland
Petual
Robert W. McKinnon
Darcy Dugan
Grace Brothers
Former East Pakistan Governor Malik Given Life Term
A special tribunal in New Delhi on Monday jailed 1M Malik, a former governor of East Pakistan, for life imprisonment in a high profile case. The Bangladesh News agency relayed the Reuters report through AAP.
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New Delhi
1M Malik
Bangladesh News
Duck's quacking a nuisance court ruling in Melbourne
In Melbourne, Mr Justice Smith ruled the duck belonging to Mr and Mrs Kenneth Raymond Martin a nuisance and ordered them not to keep ducks that are a nuisance. Neighbour Mrs Hadith Marty McGindle had claimed the duck Sherbert disrupted study and sleep, stressing it affected her health and that of her three children. The Martins defended the pet, noting it had been with their family for two months and belonged to their daughters Sally, Tracy, Kerry, and Mandy. The ruling sparked concerns about precedent and the impact on families with pets.
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Melbourne
Justice Smith
Supreme Court
Kenneth Raymond Martin
Eliz
Mra
Hadith
Marty McGindle
Sher
Mastin
Tery
Sally
Tracy
Kerry
Mandy
Mallin
Joan
Sherbert
Sally Martin
Wirts
Mandy Martin
Eliza
Picturegram
Lease prices rise at Canberra auction despite DO I push
Prices climbed at yesterday's restricted lease auction in Canberra with the Department of the Interior warning bidders that more leases will be offered over the next five months. In Hawker and Chapman the highest bids reached 12 100 and 12 600, while overall average prices were about 13 percent higher than the September sale. The auctioneer noted a long wait and urged bidders to see value, as the department warned there is no land shortage and buyers must start construction within six months to secure leases.
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Department of the Interior
Albert Hall
Gar Park
Canberra
Department of the In
Toe Prion
Latham
Hawker
Mars
Flynn and
Melba
Jemsey
Marrakal
DR. H. Webster
Weston
Hepman
Evans
Duffy
Webster
Ine Department
Ancwor
Chapman
Diddert
Anberra
Patas
Brandt to Press Ahead With Detente Policy
Clear run for Brandt after Chancellor appeases concerns and signals pursuit of detente in Europe. He plans to visit East Berlin and push the pact with East Germany as part of steps toward both German states joining the United Nations before Christmas.
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Bonn
Reuter
Bermas
Ater
Brandt
East Berlin
East Germany
Australian officer found dead in Tokyo fall
The body of an Australian embassy officer was found outside a Tokyo hotel after an apparent fall from a fifth floor window. The victim was 19 year old Tan Jarvis, son of Mr Kew Leva, a merchant tailor.
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Tokyo
Sam
Tan Jarvis
Kewleva
Conmercel Com
Combamey
McMahon cites cost estimates for ALP and portents of election clash
Prime Minister McMahon released figures placing Labor policies at over 1,330 million dollars per year while his own program runs 335 to 349 million annually. He noted AI promises were too vague to price and challenged Whitlam to supply details. He pegged National Urban and Regional Development Authority costs at 3 to 380 million annually by year five, signaling a major campaign issue.
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Perth
Mr McMahon
Labor
ALP
Forsrest Place
Whitlam
McMahon
National Urban and Regional Development Authority
Clude
Labor Party
Mir McMahon
Mc McMahonoes
Sitia
Commonwealth
Jean
McMahon vs Whitlam cost clash over Labor and Liberal plans
A Brisbane press briefing outlines Liberal and Labor costing contrasts. McMahon challenges Whitlam to release formal estimates while claiming Liberal figures total 353 to 349 million across education health pensions housing transport and public service. The dispute centers on how costs are allocated and verified ahead of the election.
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Ste
Denal Servise Sit
Chan Tansport
Otder
SK Milllion
Mensey
Teriary
Shoution of
Tees
Ratiwa
Action on colour TV plant near Whyalla and tourism outlook
Fragmentary notes report a tense attempt to reopen a Whyalla factory after a disruption. Tourism gains are hinted as Australia and New Zealand are urged to back new air services planned for 1974. A wool filter development and cricket discussions at the WACA are also mentioned in brief items.
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Whyalla
Averalia Snd
Whitlam Defends Costs in Canberra Announcement
Fragmented report notes Mr Whitlam defending costs in Canberra yesterday ahead of proposals. It mentions 1,198 possible total and 1,200 million yearly estimates tied to Labor policy. Bridget referenced in unclear context, source shows disjointed figures and phrases.
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Whitlam
Wealdrone Proponaia
Canberra
McMahon
Bridget
Labor
Labor Party
Anthony Promises Farm Focus Policy Speech in Lismore
Deputy Prime Minister Anthony, leader of the Court Party, pledged to defend family farms and back a wool acquisition scheme and estate duty abolition. He spoke at Lismore Town Hall, outlining support for dairy aid, tax relief, and a streamlined industrial policy while rejecting Labor’s electoral reform plan as unequal.
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Anthony
Mel Anthony Waa
Dustry
Australian Wool Marketing Corporation
Country Party
Widle
Twards
Australia
Labor Party
Brest
Labor
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Etacgregor
Nul
David Solomon
Coombs
Nsw
L McMahon
Launceston
St Hiv Forrest Place
Ido
Whillam
Jom
Liberal Party
Rivileged
WACA
Wid Tn
Ares
Neip Cream Suppliers
David Jones
Civic
David Siones
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