Labour Favoured To Win UK Poll In Final Campaign Day
Britain heads into the final campaigning day with Labour rated firm favourites to remain in power. Polls show Labour leading Conservatives by about 14.5 percent, though uncertainty remains about who will win a clear majority in the 635-seat House of Commons. Prime Minister Harold Wilson warns supporters not to trust polls as elections approach.
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Market gains push Sydney stocks higher on easing credit squeeze
Market gains surged on the Sydney Stock Exchange as industrial stores led the advance amid moderately active trading and sustained buying. The upturn followed Tuesday's Reserve Bank easing of government credit restraints, boosting broad market sentiment.
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Plague Outbreak Reported in Ovambo District Namibia
Dr J A Oosting director of health services says a tuberculous plague has broken out in Ovambo district Namibia. Epidemic is confined to a small area and under control. He would not confirm any deaths.
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Ban continues as Canberra union halts garbage collection
Canberra health officials warn of a health hazard from decomposing waste as the Austenian Workers Union keeps its garbage collection ban in force across Woden, Hackett, Petrie Plaza, and nearby service lanes. An AWU spokesman cites blackened rubbish and says the dispute will go before an arbitrator tomorrow.
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ACT Health Moves To Obtain Disinfectant Amid Waste Workers Strike
The ACT Health Services seeks materials to disinfect garbage heaps as AWU members protest in a dispute over a night-cleaning reform. Union says danger to workers and wages losses loom while the department defends cost-cutting changes, claiming alarm over public health is misplaced.
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Nobel Peace Prize Shared By Sato and MacBride in Oslo
The Nobel Prize committee in Oslo awarded Eisaku Sato and Sean MacBride the 1974 Peace Prize for reconciliation and cooperation. Sato, 73, a former four-time Japanese prime minister, praised the award as a significant rise. MacBride, UN commissioner for Namibia and human rights, led efforts with Amnesty International and the International Commission of Jurists.
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Helicopter order cut could double cost
Defence and aviation correspondent Frank Cranston reports that Australia's Army airborne rotorcraft plan may see costs rise from 6 million to about 12 million as the government cancels part of a Bell contract. The shift reduces orders from 75 machines to 56, with tooling and development costs spread over fewer aircraft. The Army Aviation Corps faces higher per helicopter price and potential impact on defence votes and agency estimates.
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Bougainville deal outlined by Papua New Guinea
In Port Moresby on Wednesday, Bougainville Copper Ltd agrees to pay the government 30 extra 55 million in royalties and tax privileges, plus an excess profits tax to ensure a 15 percent return. Chief Minister Somare announced the agreement after six months of talks, saying Bougainville will now be subject to PNG laws. The final provision imposes a 70 percent excess profits tax, reducing the company’s stake to about 872 million after payments at the standard rate.
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Clash on minerals policy likely in Australia
In Canberra discussions, Prime Minister Whitlam and Minerals and Energy Minister Read investigated a broader minerals policy. Sources say Whitlam supports adapting a wide minerals framework, diverging from Conor’s current cautious stance of leaving minerals in the ground. Cabinet set to debate the policy in coming weeks.
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GMH to Seek Further Price Increase for Holdens
Melbourne report states GMH will apply to the Prices Tribunal for price rises across its vehicle range. J G Bagshaw, director of sales, confirms Holden dealers expect about 300 dollar boosts for HI Holdens as new HJ Holden range hits sale on October 25. GMH has had four price rises since last year totaling around 25 percent.
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Leyland Trouble Sparks Australian Nationalisation Push
Four thousand Leyland Australia assembly line workers demand government nationalisation amid reports of a 64 acre Sydney site sale and Leyland's plan to end full scale manufacturing. A Canberra press conference will outline the government and Leyland’s compromise and displacement measures for workers.
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Stopwork meeting calls import ban on Leyland cars
At Zetland Sydney stopwork delegates urged a total import ban on cars trucks and parts amid a Labour federation stance against government support for Leyland. NSW secretary J Thiampson said 2500 workers faced layoffs and urged immediate unemployment service registration while Minister Cameron promised job assistance and retraining measures. Delegates planned talks with Enderby in Sydney forthcoming days.
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World’s first fallopian tube transplant reported in West Germany
A year-old West German patient is said to be progressing favourably after receiving what may be the world’s first fallopian tube transplant. The tube came from a woman who had undergone hysterectomy five months earlier and was stored frozen at minus 196 C. The operation was performed by Frankfurt gynecologist Dr. Io-Seidl to address fertility problems.
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More to pay for city parking
The article notes that nearly twice as many motorists in Cane Herr will pay for parking as the city’s traffic program advances early next year. It mentions staged increases and broader impact on residents and motorists as the plan unfolds.
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Canberra television warns against government influence on news
Canberra pages report concerns over government interference in televised news programs plus upcoming Spring Festival events including mic dance theatre and crafts in Civic. Readers are urged to note festival dates and program variety.
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Raised chair plan changes ACT Assembly leadership title
Report outlines move to call the ACT Legislative Assembly chair the president and raise him above the circle with a special chair. The change, likely to be decided at the October 2 meeting, draws bipartisan support though officials said their nominations were not yet decided. Labor backs representation on key ACT bodies. Liberal also keen, with debates continuing.
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