Fight over health fund reserves heads to clash
In Melbourne on Wednesday the Commonwealth hints it may override state acts to control medical and hospital fund reserves as cabinet approves legislation for the Social Security Ministry to direct reserves toward a national health insurance scheme planned for July 1. Federal power may clash with state ownership of reserves under state Friendly Society Acts.
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Thalidomide payments ultimatum to Distillers Australia
A 70,000 member Liquor Trades Union and allied unions demand Distillers Australia compensate all 40 thalidomide children within 14 days. They threaten industrial action that could halt distribution and sales, urging Britain’s parent firm to fund full settlement and naming all affected children. The company has offered a trust for 13 children but not the remaining 27. The health minister seeks thalidomide specialist review.
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Agents seek posts as nine nominate trio to board
A meeting of ACT real estate agents selected five candidates from nine nominations for the Agents Board. Names to be submitted privately. three incumbents on the board retire by September. Enderby gains appointment power after amended Agents Ordinance. Sydney minister Morris to propose a tram study, outlining a Pitt Street route with Circa Quay and possible Opera House branch. Motor traffic limited to essential deliveries, likely at night.
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Joint atom plant still possible with Australia
A French Atomic Energy Authority spokesman in Paris said negotiations with Australia on a joint uranium enrichment plant continue. A feasibility study covers site selection electricity supply and uranium supplies. He said recent tensions over French nuclear tests do not halt talks and stressed mutual interest.
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Nude girl bather to serve sentence in Corfu jail
In Corfu Greece a 24 year old Sydney girl Gay McMahon will serve a full 20 day prison sentence for nude bathing. Australian Consul Gordon Stewart says she will share a cell, can buy food Pouks and cigarettes, and that the prison is old but not bread and water. She was part of a group charged after swimming nude at a popular Corfu beach as Greek authorities crack down on mid bathers.
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Wide reference for petroleum inquiry
A Royal Commission will examine refining, marketing, and pricing in the petroleum industry. Prime Minister Whitlam announced the terms of reference and sought J ustice Calling to sit on the commission. The inquiry will assess refinery capacity, price drivers, and the influence of overseas principals on Australian operations.
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Unclear OCR: Metric date impacts tendering rules
Fragmentary text notes a January 1 start for metric use and new tender requirements by federal and state authorities. Mentions delivery of materials in metric units and adherence to metric NZEs WEE standards.
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ACT population growth debate on Canberra limit
Australia Party representative on the ACT Advisory Council I Vivian says a Tepart commission warned Canberra growth should be capped at 500 000 if proper spread plans fail The debate centers on controlling Canberra's population amid government proposals to attract residents and concerns about access and development risks
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Deadlock in air talks between Australia and US
Civil aviation talks in Washington near deadlock over Australia’s access to the United States for airlines and chatter rights. Reports say progress is limited as Australia negotiates counteroffers and potential concessions with Qantas withdrawal from certain trans-LS routes while Pan American services face new constraints.
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