Aboriginal land rights rejected by Federal government
The Federal Government rejected inter-departmental committee recommendations to expand land rights for Aborigines. Land would be available only when it serves clear economic use, limiting transfers with Commonwealth help. The decision, tied to overseas travel delays, aims to restrict land transfers while preserving ceremonial and traditional use.
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Inter-Departmental
Commonwealth
Snedden
Bowen
Indonesian-born man admitted to Canberra Hospital after 17 day fast
Indonesian-born Mr Poernomo, 36, who fasted outside Parliament House for 17 days protesting Australian aid to East Pakistani refugees, was admitted to Canberra Hospital yesterday afternoon for observation and treatment in satisfactory condition. Doctors began treatment and ran laboratory tests while he slept. Prime Minister McMahon said he was very worried and had arranged facilities for the patient. Photo, Page 3.
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Paul Porrnomo
Canberra Hospital
Parliament House
Fortier
Ponnell
Puer- Fa
Brickliy
Canberra
Moss Cass
Lab
McMahon
Poernoma
Bowen
Oar and Fern Ap Tedd Indie Sos Thee
Oar and Fern appear in a terse report from a local page describing a small, unusual dispute labeled as Sos Thee. Named individuals and a nearby organization are referenced in passing within a compact card note. The item reads like a brief community telegram with limited context.
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Fern
Eggs rise in NSW to 62 cents a dozen
Sydney Thursday price report shows 240z grade eggs increasing by 4 cents to 62 cents a dozen in New South Wales. Prices for 2loz and 1foz eggs remain unchanged at 46 and 40 cents per dozen.
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Sydney
Nsw
Nasty case may go to Attorney General for review
A Canberra magistrate described the trial as one of the nastiest situations he faced. Samuel Bierstons, a 20 year old freelance photographer, faced an obstruction charge in Alinga Street on May 21. Police testified that he and a group blocked the street and were asked to move. Bierstons claimed police seized his camera and film, and that some negatives failed to develop after exposure to light. He alleged police damaged or destroyed the films. police said he lied. The case was adjourned for rebuttal evidence and final addresses, with a Tuesday mention date set to determine hearing.
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Canberra
Mr & Pearson
Samuel Jonathan Bierstons
Kir Tibili
Nsw
Alinga Street
C. Kent
P. Dawson
N. Barber
R. Anderson
Aaad
Bicnstock
Alan
Iis
J. McCrory
Crown
Bienstock
Sullivan
Pearson
Me McCrory
Mir Bienstock
Hienstock
No Action On Economy As McMahon Seeks Forecast
Prime Minister McMahon said no government economic moves would be made until Treasury forecasts on national income and expenditure are studied. He requested the forecast weeks ago. it should be ready before his three week overseas trip. He voiced optimism about the economy and predicted a pleasant surprise in October unemployment, while warning of possible higher living costs in December.
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McMahon
Howsen
Snedden
Bowen
Greenwood
Interior
Hunt
Treasury
Mr McMahon
McMahion
McMahon cites wage inflation as cause of cost rise
Mr McMahon warned wage increases drive the cost of living and not demand, confirming Budget forecasts for September inflation. He argued the economy is healthy with strong overseas balances and high personal savings, but stressed the need for greater confidence to boost demand. He noted possible quick action if conditions warrant and discussed reform of the Conciliation and Arbitration Act and currency alignment debates.
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Mr McMahon
ARC
Lo O Wat
McMaher
Court suspends 16 month jail term for Lady Fleming in Panagoulis plot
Athens court suspended on health grounds a 16 month sentence given last month to Lady Fleming for involvement in a plot to aid prisoner Alexandris Panagoulis. Her trial drew international attention as authorities pursued the escape plan during the Greek prisoner case.
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Athens
Reuter
Piraeus
Lady Fleming
Alexandris Panagoulis
Nobel prize awarded to Chilean poet Neruda
Nobel Prize for Literature goes to Chilean poet and diplomat Pablo Neruda the Chilean ambassador to Paris at age 67. He receives 440000 crowns as prize money and 77180 in SA.
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Stockholm
Aap-Reuter
Pablo Neruda
Neruda
Chile
Paris
Addict's plea for help at Brisbane district court
A 19 year old drug addict begged a Brisbane District Court judge for hospital treatment. Maurice William Blyth confessed to addiction and requested Wolston Park Hospital confinement, hoping to regain control with treatment and willpower. He admitted drug possession and prior offenses, and was ordered detained at Wolston Park Hospital with probation on the related charge.
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Brisbane
Maurice William Blyth
Mylne
Wolston Park
Blyth
Sydney
R. Beata
Wolston Park Hospital
Waco
Freehold land prices rise near ACT in Yarrowlumla Shire
Small areas of freehold land beside the Federal Highway near the ACT in Yarrowlumla Shire fetch up to 500 dollars an acre this year. The report also mentions pensions reform talks, Irish border tensions, China’s UN representation shifts, and a major Cambodian border operation involving 25 000 South Vietnamese troops as part of a broad World News roundup.
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Yarrowlumla
Shire
Cambodia
Camboian
Kreko
Australian Prime Minister McMahon to Visit US and UK
The Prime Minister Mr McMahon will depart Australia Wednesday night for a US visit at President Nixon's invitation. He will travel with a ministerial team, meet Nixon in Washington on November 2, then proceed to New York and London to confer with Prime Minister Heath and other officials during late October to early November.
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Mr McMahon
Australia
Nixon
McMahon
New York
Washington
Blur House
London
Heath
Sultan of Selangor Visits Canberra for Son's School Speech Night
The Sultan of Selangor arrived with his wife at Canberra Airport on a private visit to Australia to attend his son's school's speech night in New South Wales.
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Sultan of
Selangor
Australia
Nsw
Canberra
Australian Calendars and Christmas Cards on Sale
SWAINS offer a range of Australian calendars and Christmas cards for friends overseas Wall calendars with birds animals flowers and scenes priced at 50c Large array of Australian Christmas cards from 5c and over one hundred exclusive cards with personalized names and addresses Overseas mail closes in two weeks for delivery before Christmas
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Northern Territory
McMichon
Coenmitee Aow
Aboriginal Land Fund
Co Gcanes
Aboriginal Advancement Trust
Typtoans
Gape Iat Fund
Barbara Ward
St Peter's Basilica
Vatican City
Vatican
Miss Ward
Poernomon
David Solomon
U S
Britain
Fgures
Whitlart
Australi
Queensland Institute of Technology
Whoa
Long Fay
Wentworth
Eire
Bynch
Trind
United Nations
U.N
China
Holland
Bay Park
the Interior
Mr Hunt
Jervis Bay
Nickel Wmc
Humbalda
Western Australia
Euple
World News
Sultan
S- swAmy
Garema Place
Federal Capital Presse of Australia Pty Limited
Pire Street
Fyshwick
Act
Federal Capital Press of Australia Pty Limited
John Fairfax & Sons Limited
Canberra City
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