Colour TV tests to begin Monday in Melbourne
Transmission of colour television test patterns starts Monday under the Broadcasting Control Board plan. Two weeks later on October 19 live outside broadcasts for four hours a week will be shown, including sports events, as colour TV rolls out. Prices for locally made sets range from 774 to 990, including installation and warranty costs but excluding antennas. Sydney firms cut monthly fees after the $19 annual TV licence was abolished.
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Broadcasting Control Board
Philips
Kriesler
HMV
Healing
Sydney
Appearance by Chou For Anniversary
Mr Chou, suffering a four month illness, made his first public appearance in eight weeks at a banquet in Peking Great Hall of the Proofs. The 711 year old leader, second only to Chairman Mio, left hospital for the reception and returned there after remarks. China marked 25 years of communist rule with colorful revelry and public performances in parks.
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Great Hall of the Proofs
Mio
Souces
China
Soviet call for friendship with China marked in message
The Soviet Government and the Supreme Soviet sent heartfelt congratulations to China on its 25th anniversary. They affirmed support for normal relations with the People's Republic and for restoring friendship with the great Chinese people. The message conveyed best wishes to Chinese leaders and emphasized ongoing solidarity.
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Peking
Supreme Soviet
Soviet Union
Police Interview Man After Campbell Incident
Canberra detectives questioned a man late last night following an evening Campbell incident believed to involve a firearm. Authorities checked details as part of the ongoing inquiry.
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Canberra
Campbell
Perth General Strike Over Fuel and Energy Bill
More than 100000 unionists walked off today in Perth Western Australia in a 24 hour strike protesting the Fuel and Energy Bill. Private industry losses were estimated at 16 million dollars as suburbs faced blackouts and buses, airport, and railway stations were deserted. Prime Minister Hawke and Premier Court failed to reach agreement on the bill with possible spread to other states.
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Western Australia
ACTU
Hawke
Charles Court
Price Watch Plan Expands to Retail Sector in Australia
The Prices Justification Tribunal plans to set up a retail section with headquarters in Melbourne and branches in Sydney and Canberra to investigate and inquire into retail price increases. The act amends the tribunal’s powers to cover any company, regardless of turnover, aiming to close gaps in price justification affecting consumers. D. T. Lattin, assistant registrar, notes retail prices should face the same justification as wholesale prices.
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Melbourne
Sydney
Canberra
D. T. Lattin
National Capital Development Plan Eyes Reid House Site
The National Capital Development Commission favors building the Department of the Capital Territory headquarters on part of Reid House in City Section 41, despite an ongoing ACT Trades and Labour Council ban on Reid House demolition. Construction may wait until the TLC lifts the ban or the NCDC reconsiders the site, while Reid House wings earmarked for removal block the small City site.
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Unsuitable plan delays for ACT department building project
The partial demolition and relocation of Reid House and associated structures face delays as site suitability tests and shifting plans collide with relocation commitments. The NCDC and MCDC debates over Section 41 and City sites, revised expectations, and union bans complicate start dates for the Department of the Capital Territory headquarters near Akuma Street and Ainslie Avenue.
Inquiry's call for WA casino plan shocks readers
The Royal Commission into gambling in Western Australia recommends a casino at Exmouth and state run gambling theatres. Also noted is expected resumption of prisoner exchanges on Cyprus this week and questions about government action when Main Line Corporation Ltd faltered raised by Geoffrey Sawer.
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Therties
World Peace Council Seeks Australian Initiatives
In Canberra yesterday, the World Peace Council's secretary-general urged Australia to take new initiatives toward world peace. The report notes a major confrontation brewing between two groups over proposals for Canberra's recreation and leisure development.
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Australia
Canberra
Poe
Australia Signals Likely Vote To Oust South Africa
New York Tuesday Prime Minister Whitlam said Australia will probably vote to expel South Africa from the United Nations. He noted the General Assembly had rejected South Africa's credentials and urged a full Security Council review. The Security Council action is not expected for several months.
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Canberra solicitors free from fixed conveyancing scale
The Trade Practices Act, in force yesterday, ends the ACT Law Society’s fixed conveyancing cost scale. Fees may rise or fall per solicitor, with no price fixing. The Law Society backs a statutory cost committee, while clients may demand itemised accounts for taxation.
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Legal Practitioners Ordinance
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ACT Supreme Court
Demolition halt pending meeting in urban transport row
In Canberra and Sydney a halt in Ultimo demolition work was agreed as representatives from the NSW Department of Main Roads and Federal Urban and Transport departments prepared to meet. Minister Uren said the plan aims at conciliation with no penalties, while protests in Ultimo caused about 100 demonstrators and $1,000 damage to a bulldozer.
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Urban and Regional Development
Uren
Canberra
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Sydney
Ullima
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Nsw
Punch
Jones
Department of Main Roads
Ultimo
Dir
Leyland to build Holden body panels in Sydney plant
Leyland Australia at Waterloo will stamp six Holden body panels for the HJ model destined for Austria. GM-H asked two weeks ago for the parts and shipped them from South Australia within four days. The first cross‑manufacturer deal is worth thousands and will keep the B40 press shop busy until February next year.
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Leyland Australia
Waterloo
Gm-H
Leyland
South Australia
Leyland Press
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