Australia’s last national serviceman signs off and on again
The final conscript, Pryate PL Stapleton of the 5th Battalion, who was drafted in 1972 and faced discharge but stayed on, reenlisted with the Regular Army after 14:20 hours AEDT. He reflects on the scheme’s mixed legacy, noting Vietnam service and the eventual rise of Army reserves, while outlining his view of a future in the infantry.
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Science group questions land plan
The Society for Social Responsibility in Sinnjay questioned an application by the Australian National University for land in the Molonglo Valley to build sporting and scientific research facilities including a breeding house for oats weed for research at the John Curtin School of Medical Research west of Black Mountain Aranda and Cook. Much of it has been marked as 442 acres of national concern. The university claims the land through an understanding with the NCDC Commissioner Sir John Overall in 1970s. The university is believed to have formalised the claim in letters in 1973 and supported it with a master Biological Sciences study. The NCDC is believed to have made no firm decision on the application.
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Late News Fragment From Uneven OCR Script
An incomplete OCR fragment cites scattered words and names, making it unclear. The readable bits hint at a late news item with unsettled details and garbled phrases, offering no clear events, people, or locations to identify.
Air pilots in private talks with Ansett
Air pilots in private talks with Ansett ended without agreement but a spokesman said negotiations would continue tomorrow. Arbitration proceedings saw TAA withdraw from direct talks as Ansett and pilots pressed for conditions. Flights disrupted, thousands stranded, and staff downed by the ongoing dispute across Australia.
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Ansett
Melbourne
Ansett Airlines
Drilling Ban Sought for Barrier Reef
A Royal Commission into petroleum drilling in the Great Barrier Reef recommends no drilling in any marine or national park. The three commissioners Sir Gordon Wallace Dr E Smith and Moroney disagree with a majority that designated buffer zones with safety measures could permit limited drilling. Prime Minister Whitlam and Queensland Premier Petersen released the summary.
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Calgary
Canada
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Hine
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Commission Notes No Safety Rules For Drilling
The commission concluded that no safety protections exist for any locality within the province and that existing draft regulations from Australia and Queensland in 1967 69 inadequately cover safety. It urges coordinated Australian and state action, an emergency plan, and rigorous enforcement before any drilling. It warns human error as the major blowout risk and cites broader benefits from natural gas and industrial development.
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Australia
Queensland
Pickering’s Years launches in Canberra and Sydney tours
The Canberra Times political cartoonist Pickering transfers to Sydney publications The Morning Herald and The National Times and returns to Canberra with a second cartoon collection The Federal Capital Press backs the launch at the Canberra Rec Hotel as Minister for Manufacturing Industry Mr Rawlerby officiates Opposition figures Bryant Enderby and Enderby are noted for policy clashes while Liberal leaders are criticised for misaligned policies The Pilots strike in Queensland affected Hawke’s transport plans during the event.
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Ancient Jewish tribunal sought to settle Melbourne feud
In Sydney on Friday a rabbinical court was sought to mediate a dispute between Melbourne's feuding Jewish undertakers, Kadish and Tabiae. The court would decide the main issue and the parties would swear to Bible oaths. Mr Tobias, hospitalised after a heart attack, faced a court appearance with the two men, who were charged with assault in September. A magistrate ordered both men to keep the peace with $200 good behaviour bonds and barred them from contact during a boiler-plate hearing.
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Kaew
P M Blames Treasury Over Government Delays
The Prime Minister criticized the Treasury for slow action while debt burdens rise. Reports note upheaval as Greece forms a new government after elections. President Yord visits South Korea as tensions in the region continue.
The Saturday Page Escort Question and Acknowledged Views
In The Saturday Page the discourse asks who are the escort specialists and what qualities define escorts. The piece cites Kerin Gafp discussing some of the girls, notes on a presidential paper, and mentions a Soviet Communist Party leader meeting about détente with Rich and Davy referenced, reflecting a mix of social and political commentary.
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Ord Ani
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Davy Wre
Government wage fixing stance sparks public service debate
The Federal secretary of the Administrative and Clerical Office in Amocistion argued yesterday that the government should not be allowed to interfere in public service wage fixing. MCC's lucky 258 headline notes a surprising result in Queensland with a 1-10 setback and aging concerns reported on the back page.
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MCC
Queensland
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