Hawke seeks reversal of oil allocation decision
ACTU chief Hawke plans to urge the Federal Government to reverse its decision not to grant ACTU-Solo an allocation of Australian crude oil. He said the move would curb inflation and criticized the government’s handling during a debate in Parliament. Hawke expressed sympathy for ACTU-Sale director Mr Jeton Saad and condemned the Royal Commission findings as unfair.
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ACTU
Hawke
Actu-Solo
Esters
Mi Industry
Bowen
House of Representatives
National Country Party
Anthony
Whitlam
Actu-Sale
Royal Commission
Ft Actu-Sale
Jeton Saad
Perannet
Royal Commission of Inquiry On
Souter
Ice
Optimism on future ACTUSola as doors close
Hawke spoke of optimism for ACTUSola's return while noting motorists would pay about 20 per cent more for petrol. He estimated international oil firms faced a 31 million weekly drain from Australian consumption and that ACTUSola could run on crude until early next year. A final report from the Minerals and Energy Minister Connor awaited before action on cut-price petrol. Solo Civic Pty Ltd said Mort Street outlet would continue to receive supplies for a considerable time.
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Tf Actusola
Hawke
Australis
Actusola
Optibm
Minerals and Energy
Connor
Commission
Fine
Solo Civic [Pty Ltd
Mort Street
Civic
Australian Lubricating Oil Refinery Ltd
Kurnell
Australian Defining Pty Ltd
AWU
Australia
McClelland
Souter Calls for Refusing Committee Posts
The statement notes Mr Souter would resign from committees he serves on if required by his actions. He insists he acted in line with official duties and proper functions in the cited matters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Souter
Inquiries Ordered Over Canberra Man Death Case
Urgent inquiries were ordered in Belgrade and Canberra about a Canberra man Nazor, 28, detained in Yugoslavia after a June holiday with his wife and three children. Croatian sources claim he was executed, while Australian officials seek access. Yugoslav authorities cite anti State activity. The case strains ties as Nazor's family faces distraction and distress amid unclear status and passport questions.
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Belgrade
Canberra
Yugoslavia
M. Booker
Iam
Anatratia
Marko Mazor
Hendon Street
Dickson
Haa Deen
Nazor
Attornney
Greenwood
Lib
Vic
Senate
Mati Nazor
Department of Foreign Affairs
Australia
Split
Sarce
Nanor
Nazors
Wazor
Late News Update From Wy OH Prers
A brief late news item notes the ACT would not be alleviated by the NSW oil measures. Reports say the minister for the Commonwealth Territory, Mr Woyond, announced measures last night. Supplies were high in a nearby area and a review was ordered to monitor the situation. An earlier report referenced ongoing study and preparations.
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Reve
Comtal
Woyond
Cis Dora
Meryant
FM radio test broadcasts ahead of official Melbourne launch
On January 24 1976 limited test broadcasts will be made by each Melbourne transmitter ahead of the official launch. TV sound will also be tested from each transmitter as part of the rollout.
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Vn Melbourne
Oil stocks in NSW frozen amid fuel shortage
The NSW Government froze all fuel supplies from Sydney refineries amid an acute shortage caused by industrial action. Emergency rationing would guard essential services as no new deliveries to service stations occur until the crisis eases. Public transport fares best managed. private industry will feel impact first.
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Sydney
Nsw
Freudenstein
Prices Justification Tribunal
Oil Companies
Trades and Labour Council
Labor Minister warns oil dispute could topple government
Federal Labor Minister James McClelland warned unions that the oil industry dispute risks closing eight of Australia’s 12 refineries and possibly bringing down the government. Talks continued all day with Caltex AWU and other unions, with a decision expected by Monday.
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Labor and Immigration
James McClelland
Secnines
Australia
Tomorow
McClelland
Canberra
Whitlam
Sri Lanka
Afan
International Labour Organisation
Caltex Company
Australian Workers Union
Commonwealth
Amalgamated Metal Workers Union
Laurie Carmichael
Caltex
AWU
Warning on shops and offices in new Canberra towns
The National Capital Development Commission warns that provision of shops and offices in Canberra’s new towns will lag behind demand this financial year. Commissioner Powell reports a substantial decline in private investment affecting the public private balance.
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Canberra
National Capital Development Commission
Powell
Anya
NCDC
Commission
Talks on PNG aid begin with PNG government requests
Talks aimed at long term Australian assistance to Papua New Guinea began today at Port Moresby after a request from the PNG Government. The discussions are expected to run until Friday as negotiators seek a lasting understanding.
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Port Moreshy
Papua New Guinea
PNG
Housing Industry fines spark controversy in tennis ruling
Mrs Court, a HOUSING INDUSTRY figure, faces a record fine by the Women's Tennis Association for missing a match. She arrived home after a long absence and refuses to pay, while Canberra Times previews a housing industry supplement detailing buying, owning, and maintaining homes and the Housing Industry Association’s competition results.
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Women's Tennis Association
Court
Wor
Canberra Times
Invasion threat looms as Timor forces mass near border
Fretilin commander Rogerio Lobato reported in Dili that Indonesian troops massing in West Timor border areas threaten Fretilin held areas in the eastern Portuguese half of the island. Fretilin intelligence said incursions were under way from Indonesia toward Suai.
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Dili
West Timor
Rogerio Lobato
Fretilin
Lobato
Alas
Suai
Qantas to raise fares amid fuel, charges and fuel cost rise
Airlines including Qantas announce an average fare increase of about 8 percent across Australia to reflect higher overseas fuel costs, anticipated navigation and landing charges, and wage pressures. Example Sydney London excursion rises to 945.50 from 867.20, Sydney San Francisco advance purchase to 74.50 from 71.90. The moves follow a second round of boosts this year with ranges from 4 to 9 percent on routes, and a domestic rise of around 7 percent last month.
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Dncrease Aoes
Astras
Nin Wir
Sydney
London
Sydney- San Francisco
Australia
NSW Budget Seen As Quiet Reform With Popular Support
After days of leaks, NSW Premier Lewis announced a budget that aims for few surprises and broad public appeal. The Insurance Commissioner warns of risks to private insurers and policyholders in his first annual report to Parliament amid tensions over reform and regulation. A High Court writ challenges Senator Field's eligibility, filed in Canberra, raising constitutional questions. The paper also notes entertainment and sport pages, including Muhammad Ali stopping Joe Frazier in Manila.
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SSW
Lewis
Tays
Field
Senate
Canberra
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Association For Modern Education
Veronica Chaplin
A.C.T.U
Solo Ban
No 6
Alor
Fe Eeeln
Frank Mitchell
Justice Robinson
AWL
Australian Conciliation and Arbitration Commission
Service Stations Association of Nsw
Mrs Court
Housing Industry
Preilia
AAP
Timor Apodeil
Bonder
Indonesia
Tolereet
Qantas
By Prava Cranston
People
Talking Point i Entertainment
Gang Gang World
Ali
Muhammad Ali
Joe Frazier
Manila
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