National Gallery construction slowed due to budget restraints
National Capital Development Commission plans a near standstill on the National Gallery project, slowing work to a minimal pace amid budget cuts. PDC Constructions Pty Ltd faces contract changes and compensation talks as costs rise from 13.2 million to about 15.89 million. The project’s completion date has already slipped from May 1977 to August.
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National Capital Development Commission
National Gallery
Ncdo Mids
NCDC
Sitle
PDC
High Court
Whitlam Connor clash over overseas loans scandal in Melbourne
The government and opposition battled over the overseas loans affair with Mr Connor refusing to explain or rebut. In Melbourne, Mr Tirath Khemlani issued new claims about dealings with the Minerals and Energy Minister as Whitlam and Connor met privately and officials filed no public rebuttal.
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Melbourne
Tirath Khemlani
Connor
Whitlam
John Menadue
Lynch
Minerals and Energy
Khemlani
Khemlant
Senate
Labor and Immigration
James McClelland
Jim Scully
The
Menadue
Herald
Titeth Khemlani
Gerasimou Karidis
Adelaide
Australians Arm Fretilin by Supplying Arms in Timor
A Macao government statement says Australian civilians are arming Fretilin fighters in Portuguese Timor, repairing firearms, and aiding Fretilin troops in Dili. Indonesian naval vessels near the border are reported, as fighting continues and Batugede remains under Timor Democratic Union control. Indonesian officials warn of retaliatory steps if Fretilin provokes cross-border clashes.
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Macao
Front For Independence of
Atauro
Timor
Dili
Portuguese Timor
Australia
Batugede
The
Timor Democratic Union
Jakarta
Paid rates proposal to settle metal wage claims in Australia
Sydney report shows Mr Justice Moore of the Australian Conciliation and Arbitration Commission proposing a paid rates award to resolve metal industry wage disputes. He ordered a inquiry into over award payments and outlines fixed rates ranging from five to thirty dollars or more as compensation beyond minimum awards.
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Sydney
Australian Conciliation and Arbitration Commission
Justice Moore
Unions Seek Higher Wages in Federal Metal Award Case
A union survey shows tradesmen averaging 235 pounds weekly and non tradesmen 59 pounds, with twelve metal unions asking for a two pound weekly rise for tradesmen and 18 pounds for non tradesmen. The request targets the Federal metal industry award covering about 400,000 workers direct and 220,000 indirect. Mr Justice Moore heard the claims in May and deferred action pending wage guideline indexation. A paid rates award was discussed, but the parties face difficulty in identifying current applicable rules.
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Metal Industry
Justice Moore
Commission
Fragmentary card: Din Vt Pap on Monday
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Mptee of Mis Flora or oom thy
A brief item reports a mishap or mix up concerning flora and an involved party. Readable names and places are limited. the fragment hints at a local incident or notice without clear actions or outcomes. Further details are not present in the legible text.
Australian war allegations denied by foreign affairs
The Department of Foreign Affairs said in Canberra last night it had no knowledge of the allegations about Australians being involved in the war, a spokesman stated.
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Department of Foreign Affairs
Canberra
Children die in hut fire near Mount Hagen
Three children under six died when a sleeping hut was demolished by fire in a village near Mount Hagen in the highlands. The tragedy occurred this weekend as the hut fell victim to the blaze.
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Fort Moresby
Highlands
Mount Hagen
Radio TV mail ban called by Australian telecom workers
Strikes and work bans by 6000 members of the Bomatan Telecommunications Technicians Association would halt ABC television stations across New South Wales for five hours on Wednesday. The action targets radio, mail and telephone services and includes suspending country stations sharing dual transmitters with ABC, with an indefinite campaign affecting sports telecasts and much mail flow through Redfern Central Mail Exchange.
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Sydney
ABC
Nsw
Bomatan Telecommunications Technicians Association
PITA
Ken Walton
Spee
Redfern Central
Future of Brunei talks eyed by PMs amid crisis point
Prime Minister Mr Witham will discuss Brunei's future with Malay counterpart Ton Abdul Ravak in a circumspect meeting. Other items note Timor mission return and Africa Rhodesia peace talk fallout. The Canberra mall debate, North Melbourne’s title win, and a Vietnam evacuee incident appear in brief notices.
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Asia
Mr Witham
Ton Abdul Ravak
Hrace Jaddery
Africa
South Africa
Vorster
Rhodesia
Smith
Lynchdefends Government in Australia scandal debate
In a heated exchange, Mr Lynch attacks ongoing financial scandal coverage, arguing the Opposition probes responsibly while the Government withholds full facts. He warns of grave government trouble and questions Prime Minister Whitlam and ministers about possible misleadings as Parliament awaits clear evidence.
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Lynch
Awrete
Honea
Aes
Iaue
Becaus
Whitlam
Connor
Opposition outlines its foreign investment policy stance
The opposition states its investment policy, proposing a plan chaired by a senior Australian businessman with the ability to shift policies. A Liberal-NCP government would prioritize halting foreign investments on perceived moves, signaling a cautious stance toward foreign capital.
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Liberal-Ncp
Anid
Neal Ot
Fae
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