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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Nov 29, 1973

Page

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Fragmented text hints at court case and dog dies

OCR fragment mentions a court case involving a person and a dog named Ernie as a league incident unfolds. The readable parts are unclear and do not provide full names, dates, or places.

Australian sovereignty over territorial waters at stake

The Australian Government accepted changes to the Seas and Submerged Lands Bill declaring Commonwealth sovereignty over territorial waters. The Senate rejected part three, while Opposition and Ministerial figures framed the debate as a test of parliament and states’ role, with threats of future action if the Senate persisted.

Government stands firm on schools funding policy

Prime Minister Whitlam told the Federal Labor Party he is confident the government can win an election over its needs based grant aid to schools. Deputy PM Barnard said the opposition tried to amend the Sites Grants Bil to extend grants to all non government schools. Barnard warned the Senate risks cutting $475 in extra funds over two years if the opposition blocks the policy.

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Oil boycott plans reach deeper into neutral states

Details from the Algiers Arab summit outline extending the oil boycott beyond direct parties. A neutral category would be created, with countries judged as friends or supporters of Israel subject to revision. An inter‑cabinet body would enforce these rules.

Algiers Aap-Reuter Boyd Jamael Israel

Oil embargo and Middle East oil supply shifts in period news

Pro arab oil embargo impacts Europe with potential compensations from Algeria and Saudi Arabia. Sheik Yamani says oil to Britain and Western Europe will be supplied to offset losses. Australia considers LPG use as energy options.

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Defence pays rise sparks service pay increases

The Defence Minister Mr Warnard is set to announce pay rises for armed forces within days. Increases follow Woodward Committee guidance and cover officers at various ranks, with 12 percent for some, 10 percent for senior officers, and higher percentages for others, impacting additional service pay and pensions.

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Anthony Seeks Dollar Float From Australian Press

An article from yesterday's Country Party journal reports Mr Anthony urging the Australian currency be floated and released from its present peg to the US dollar. The piece notes the dollar's current strength and potential ongoing revaluations affecting trade and policy.

Hiss Comaent Country Party Hohnce Anthony Sait United States

Leaders discuss currency value and market forces

The Leader of the new Party states that currencies like the Australian dollar and the Japanese yen should be valued by market forces rather than polls. He argues that exchange rates reflect true market strength and domestic value, not political decisions.

Cairns Anthomy

Deprived Pupils at Risk as Education Funds Glance

Debate rages over education grants with claims that deprived and poorer schools would lose most under new legislation. Opposition leaders promise challenges to dissolution while stressing per capita payments and state versus non government funding, with figures cited for next two years and total expenditure.

Unions align with government on TAA pilots dispute

Unclear wording reports unions including ACTU and TWU backing the Federal Government over TAA pilots. Fragmentary notes mention Theo Arab and Dutch Boeing aircraft, with references to Dubai and passport issues.

Theo Arab Boeing TAT Dubai Dex

Enlisted Signings Rise in Armed Forces This Year

The report notes a higher count of encas signing from armed forces this year compared with last. It cites Frank Cranston and other evidence of service and references the Labor Government. Page text confirms legislative context and official records.

Frank Cranston Labor

Poverty Inquiry Reports Racism Amid Poverty Causes

Fragmented OCR notes recount a study on poverty and racism, with references to the Commonreaty Cane mission and inquiries into poverty. Mentions of ministry, services, and coordinated human efforts appear alongside garbled page hints and classed ads.

Pauls Homeware Centre Staff Question Union Moves

Pauls Homeware Centre Pty Lab Phillip concerns about union pressure despite 35 employees, none currently in a union. Managing director Mr Po Dor hazhuie says no coercion and notes recent approach by two Show Dhiribinive and Allied Employees Association reps to sign a document guaranteeing union allegiance. An alleged link to trading hours complaints is mentioned.

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Memorial model 'too warlike' removed from Australian War Memorial

A life size Vietcong figure in the Australian War Memorial display was taken down after a representation by ACT MP Mr Enderby. The figure, one of three in the Vietnam section, was shifted to non public display following a complaint that it showed an unnecessarily hostile pose. Over two million visitors have viewed the memorial since the display opened. The removal was not prompted by government influence, but followed a single complaint. officials said the Vietnam display was intended to last six months but remained for two years.

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