UN Security Council calls for ceasefire in Middle East war
Egypt and Israel accepted the UN resolution for a 12 hour ceasefire and immediate negotiations. Iraq rejected the call while Syria had not announced a decision. The 14–0 vote exempted China from participation and urged start of negotiations under auspices to implement Resolution 242.
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Price Rise for Beer in Public Bars From Tomorrow
Public bars will raise maximum beer prices starting tomorrow. The increases apply to 7, 10, 15, and 20 fluid ounce glasses, with specific new amounts to be set by local authorities. The move reflects higher costs, including health care funding provisions.
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Queen Flies Home After Six Day Australian Visit
The Queen departed Sydney after a six day visit to open the Opera House. She left for London by Qantas 707 just before midnight following the Opera House performance of Mozart’s The Magic Flute. An unscheduled 70 minute Taronga Park Zoo visit occurred this morning. Prince Philip visited three Sydney schools and presented 117 Duke of Edinburgh Gold Awards.
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Jordan Accepts Ceasefire Under UN Resolutions
Amman reports Jordan has accepted the UN ceasefire framework and the peace process, with the Associated Press noting the decision. In Tehran, Israeli officials signaled that their current ceasefire pledges focus only on the Egypt front.
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Doctors to gain up to 20 percent fee rise in AMAL plan
Cabinet approves an AMAL backed plan allowing doctors to increase fees by about 20 percent for private consultations. NSW brief consults may cost 3.50, standard 9, prolonged 13.50, with regional variations and out of hours loading. Queensland rates differ, fanning an estimated total cost rise of around 18 million.
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Campaign to oust Mr Nixon grows
Washington reports Congressmen canvassed by telephone to muster votes to oust President Nixon after his dismissal of special Watergate prosecutor Archibald Cox. Impeachment action expected in the House, with debate over support and timing. Gerald Ford viewed as possible successor, though questions about his presidency linger.
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Woden Plaza Office Robbery
A middle aged man robbed the ACT Electricity Authority office on the mezzanine in Woden Plaza. He fled on foot with about 150 dollars after claiming to be armed but produced no weapon. Police seek an identikit of a roughly 40 year old, 6 ft tall, heavyset man with dark greying hair and dark complexion. The Canberra CID investigates.
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Timber theft shocks Canberra building site with pine loss
Canberra police say a large theft of Oregon pine worth 4000 dollars from Flynn Primary School construction site occurred over the past two weeks. It is unclear if the timber was taken in one load or in multiple smaller loads. The spokesman called it one of the largest thefts from a Canberra building site in recent years.
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Cairo Accepts UN Ceasefire Call Amid Middle East War
Cairo reports President Sadat has ordered Egyptian forces to observe the UN Security Council ceasefire starting at 4 49 pm Cairo time. Officials and state media indicate leaders are reviewing the resolution as battles continue on multiple fronts and public interest surges in Cairo and Beirut.
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Kissinger Flies From Moscow to Tel Aviv
Secretary of State Henry Kissinger arrived in Tel Aviv after leaving Moscow, greeted by Israeli Foreign Minister Abba Eban. The visit, the first by a US secretary of state since 1970, aimed to press for Middle East peace and support the UN Security Council resolution. Kissinger said two days of talks with Soviet leaders would aid world peace and improve Soviet American relations. He noted progress from constructive discussions and expressed hope the UN resolution would be implemented.
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Teething trouble for paid parking in Civic
The first day of paid parking in Civic saw 20 of 27 voucher dispensing machines fail, leaving the capital’s parking system in disarray and prompting staff to rely on manual collection. Motorists debated the scheme with mixed views, noting unfair penalties for unregistered notices while awaiting fixes. Local residents from Acton and Fribrook voiced both support and criticism of the new policy.
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Canberra inquiry questioned expertise of ACT author
The piece notes Frank, author of Canberra in Crisis, as the author of the work and mentions the ACT comptroller of self government. It also references an ACT inquiry into self-government for the Territory and a New Zealand Labour government move to repeal laws restricting ownership of news media to permanent residents.
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Two men convicted in Brisbane murder linked to Whiskey Au-Go-Go fire
In Brisbane Criminal Court two men were found guilty of murdering a woman who died in the Whiskey Au-Go-Go fire. The trial referenced the deadly blaze and its fallout, while the page notes the 1971 Census Aboriginal voting registration and a National Aboriginal Consultative Committee item.
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