Federal aid planned for homes near Canberra airport
NSW Housing Commission aims to build about 400 houses in the Letchworth Estate Queanbeyan area with substantial Commonwealth funding under the 1973 State NSW Housing Agreement. The project spans land bordered by McKellar Street and Jackson Moa, facing resumption notices to owners amid mixed reactions and concerns over compensation and flight path safety.
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Abo
Queanbeyan
Canberra
Nsw
Letchworth
McKellar Street
Jazon Moa
Jouning
Me McClinty
Gow
Executive Council
Berle Morritots
Price rise for The Canberra Times approved by Privex Tribunal
The Canberra Times announces a mandatory price increase from Te to Se with Privex Justification Tribunal approval. The paper cites substantially higher production costs and notes that a quarter of the increase will go to newsagents.
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Canberra Times
Privex Justificaion
Canberra Vimex
Fuel-price rise from next week in ACT expected
Wholesale price increases announced by ACT Prices Controller Jolie McFarland set to lift retail petrol, diesel, and other fuels next week. Automotive Services Association warns retailers will seek price hikes via ACT Prices Commission. impact anticipated on service station margins and consumer costs.
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ACT
Jolie McFarland
Allan Ar Hell
Riot
Vollan Tor Carter
Golien
Fleece
Phe
Powe
Automotive Services Association
Wok
Progretbrs Waulel
Salon
Nsw
A.A. Diondall
Builders Clash Over Motives At Industry Meeting
Australian builders faced sharp questions at a Brisbane industry meeting. The Federal Minister and Me Johnson, York, and other officials cited concerns that some companies were motivated by a greedy desire for money, signaling broader tensions in the construction sector.
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Mouley Prisnys
Johnson
York
Risbane
Wall
Vic
Man Wounded In Lyons Incident Investigated By Canberra CID
A man sustained gunshot wounds and was taken to Wallen Valley Hospital after an incident near Chappel Strait in Lyons. Canberra CID dispatched officers to the scene around 0.45 pm and are conducting investigations. Further details remain unclear due to wording issues in the report.
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Lyons
Wallen Valley Hospital
Chappel Strait
Canberra
Footwear import restrictions shock Australian industry
Sydney factory owner accuses government policy of slashing tariffs on imported footwear, triggering massive job losses. The chairman of Ginzal Industries warns of moving production offshore and downsizing up to 400 workers after sacking 385 women, as Prime Minister Whitlam announces temporary import restrictions effective immediately.
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Whittain
Whitlare
Acon
Inilion Dela 'Teun
Ibpines
Bananine
Ay Ginzal
Gpenl
Japanese Prime Minister Warns of World Peace Threat
Tokyo report quotes Prime Minister Tanaka warning that world peace could be jeopardized if producer cartels form and global trade contracts. He urged free trade, self sufficiency goals for Japan, and noted inflation containment amid rising oil prices while planning a visit to Australia and New Zealand.
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Tanaka
Alecnpta Lofliesce
Australas Mt Ude
Australia
Japan
Milor
Corele
Fred
Altenia
New Zoabinet
Nie Tanaka Sila
Natard
Boca
Jagan
Australis
New Zealand
Japa
Pan
Paris
Hern Ale
Fund
Ralnaineu Ue
Hull
Mg Tunaki
Dot
Amd
Capital Territory to reform land allocation scheme
The Department of the Capital Territory shifts from a failed system to attract investors. Existing silos for flats and houses will be sold over the counter at reserve prices while tenders are invited elsewhere. A profit sharing plan for large sites may lure major companies, with potential extension to small industrial leases if investors respond.
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Les Commier
Cial
Fla
Terge
Switch on ACT land policy amid auctions and leases
The ACT plans to accelerate land policy changes with an auction based allocation system. Tender invites were issued for lawn, flats, and townhouse sites with bids above a reserve price. Commercial and industrial sites followed a similar process with annual rent tenders and reserve rent disclosure rules.
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Therm
Ator Meing Frven
Fending
Anual
Anual Land Renk-Aniaaly
Tenders Fail for Civic Centre Developments Amid Delays
No satisfactory tenders. Attempts for town houses flats an office retail site at Civic Centre failed to attract offers. Negotiations with a tenderer for a major Chic nite project stalled as discussions progressed. The department plans to reoffer the town housing sites Monday morning after bidders concentrate on pricing. Reserve set around 204000 per year. land to be supplied by department and builder by the developer. Local officials noted potential rent impacts amid economic issues. Participants include Higgins Latium Macgregor Melba and others.
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Civic Centre
Matalesiate
ACT ‘Tendes and Labour Council
Regan
Muwkery
Higgins Lattiam
Macgregor
Melba
Arab move to buy IBM reported
Arab states reportedly consider a purchase of International Business Machines as the Mid East News Agency cites diplomats in London. Stock markets reflect the talk with IBM shares showing a loss, value around 28 dollars, amid speculation.
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IBM
EANRO
Aaprevler
Regalaaing
Internationalusiness
VOM
Midale East
Lonston
Snowbound Students Rescued After Four-Wheel Drive Efforts
Rescuers in rugged four wheel drive vehicles battle heavy snowfall to reach 39 boys and several teachers trapped near the Great Dividing Range about 30 kilometers north of Licol. A forest worker led a second group to safety while others were carried by stretcher to safety. Over 200 pupils were freed and returned to classes in Melbourne.
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Great Dividing Range
Licol
Salo
Ares
Aub
Nery Fein
Peravares
forest_ commission
John Donovan
Heywo
Cronp
Feld Point
Lich
Svc
Angor
Vale Eynes
Torrea
Belone
Tel Classmaten
Rockefeller cancerauss operation mirrors first lady surgery
The report says Vice President designate Netcat Rockefellers wife underwent a breast removal similar to a prior operation. Doctors allegedly indicated a high recovery chance as the president indicated wife’s surgery proceeded. The exchange referenced public reactions and hospital statements amid the White House briefings.
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New York
Netcat
Gun battle in Belfast reported with casualties
A reported battle in Belfast led to 12 people being treated at hospitals after explosions damaged a shop and a car. Authorities provided few clear details, leaving the scene and casualty status unclear.
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Belfast
Prihiy
Cambodlc
Lederen
Betas
Assactar Recerte
Etnies and Takerte Hospital
Colour TV Will Cover SSW Cipen Colt Championship Preview
Colour TV coverage will begin with two previews and will show color transmission of the third round of the SSW Cipen Colt Championship. The event features Colt and baseball matchups with ongoing sports coverage from Hoth Spenting.
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Worle Cunberur
Jeteeys
Jon Starione
Sanh Toukiy
Colt
Whitlam warns Japan on exports as trade ties grow
Sydney dispatch says Prime Minister Whitlam insists Australia will defend exports to Japan amid a reciprocal trading push. He flags measures to shield imports and limit foreign-built cars, signaling a broader push to protect Australian industry while awaiting policy actions. Trade rows loom as authorities prepare for decisions at Sydney wharves and the ACTU responds.
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Thives
Sydney
Monalay
ACTU
Hospital posts offered in Canberra service plan
Fragmented OCR notes describe advertised hospital posts and a proposed Tree hospital service scheme. Mentions Arliss Labrie Aerator and Bateman Way with unclear roles. Reference to education, senior schooling and a September or March timetable appears, but details are garbled. Nancy Parker supervises page 11.
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Canberra
Scratched Out Of Today’s Meet. Meet Summary Unclear
A fragment from a local page notes a scratched entry in today’s meet with missing details and unclear outcomes. No full names or events are legible. remaining lines reference track or field results and schedules on other pages.
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