Mawson Owl Cheapest of 10 Canberra Stores in Survey
A Department of the Capital Territory survey dated September 3 found the Owl Discount Market at Mawson offered the lowest price for 15 selected grocery items among nine Canberra stores. Woolworths Civic and Coles Curtin were 4.2 and 5.08 percent higher, respectively, with others like J B Young Kingston and Latham Foodland far above Mawson. The report notes price variation across stores and weeks, with ongoing surveys to help consumers shop around.
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Owl
Mawson
Department of the Capital Territory
Canberra
Woolworths
Civic
Coles
Curtin
J. B Young
Kingston
Latham Foodland
Holt Foodland
Hackett Foodland
Duffy Foodland
Cat Price
Pearce
Pearce Superette
Capital Territory
Consumer Affairs Bureau
John McFarland
McFarland
Hughes
Hackett
Iberra
Wooolworths
Jonathon
Whitlam Devalues Australian Dollar by 12 Percent
Prime Minister Whitlam announced a 12 percent devaluation of the Australian dollar to US1.3090 and cut the tie to the US dollar. The move, described as the most important economic decision of the year, aims to aid exporters and rural producers while a weighted average exchange value will guide future rates.
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Whitlam
Tain
Canberra
Mr Whitlam
Jomination talks on oil prices
State Department officials report growing cooperation among major oil consuming nations as Kissinger proposes a plan to conserve fuel, share if another embargo occurs, create 90 day reserves, and set up a new banking system for petrodollars. France’s stance remains pivotal but Paris signals potential concrete efforts to push oil prices down.
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State Department
Kissinger
France
Detroit
Roger Gaspard
Bones Found In Woolloomooloo House
Police in Sydney report bone fragments found under floorboards of a Woolloomooloo house owned by 29 year old John Stewart Regan may be human remains. Authorities believe the bones relate to a missing tow-truck driver. Commissioner Hanson states the remains are from a single person.
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Sydney
Huiman
Wool Joomooloo
John Stewart Regan
Marrickville
Hanson
MP's son killed in crash near Narrandera
Mr John Michael Sullivan, 18, son of Riverina MP Colonel J W Sullivan, died in a head on collision near Narrandera as his car struck a bus carrying Garran Primary School children. The Canberra pupils were returning from Leeton after a factory tour. no children were hurt. The accident occurred about 3 45 pm on the Sturt Highway. Colonel Sullivan left Canberra after being informed.
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John Michael Sullivan
Riverina
J. W. Sullivan
Narrandera
Garran
Canberra
Wagga
Leeton
Sturt
Sullivan
Head
House of Representatives
Immigration
Mr Grassley
Review pages tease new sex manual by Alex Comfort
Maurice Dunlevy will discuss the new sex manual in tomorrow's book review pages. The anticipated analysis covers Comfort's work and its place in contemporary literature.
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Alex Comfort
Maurice Dunlevy
Shah Signs Trade Accord During Canberra State Visit
Iran and Australia signed a multi million dollar trade agreement amid speculation on boosted exports to Iran by the early 1980s. Officials noted no figures, while discussions highlighted commodities like bauxite iron ore uranium sugar and petrochemical exports. The Shah and Shahbanou toured Mount Ainslie War Memorial and Repatriation Centre and attended luncheons and a Government House dinner during their Canberra visit.
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Iran
Australia
War Memorial
Repatta Point Exhibition Centre
Canberra
Melbourne
Ilam
Government Hawes
Shah
Mr Whitlam
Shahbanou
Mra Whitlam
Lookout
Parliament House
Government House
John Kerr
R. M. Kibble
Higher petrol price bids reach prices tribunal Melbourne
Three major oil firms asked the prices tribunal for petrol price rises, with several others reporting preliminary talks. Retail petrol had already climbed this year, and the proposed wholesale hikes of 1 to 2 cents per gallon could push retail gains to 2 to 3 cents per gallon. Caltex Golden Fleece and Shell filed, Mobil Esso Total and BP preparing. Ampol declined to state plans amid strife and reduced local oil supply from the Itnsa Strait, prompting higher overseas crude purchases.
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Melbourne
Callex
Golden Fleece
Shell
Mobil
Esso
Total
Qis Company
Itnsa Strait
Devaluation decision welcomed by exporters and opposition
The Government's 12 percent dollar devaluation and break from the US link drew a relieved response from exporters, the share market, and the Opposition. Opposition leader Snedden demanded a full leakage inquiry, while Deputy PM Cairns quelled the uproar and explained the move aimed to boost activity and confidence. The decision, reached about 10 pm Tuesday in Canberra, followed Treasury and Reserve Bank input.
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Dr Cairns
Labor
Fidence
Whitlam
Crean
Treasury and
Reserve Bank
Department of Overseas Trade
Treasury
Cairns
Devaluation of Australian dollar linked to yen moves
The Federal Government may devalue the Australian dollar further with a trade weighted rate based largely on the yen. Private reports expect as much as 25 percent devaluation. inflation could worsen while monetary expansion and budget effects may lift demand and price pressures. The impact on unemployment is uncertain until next year.
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Australia
Pinzgauer six wheel drive tests rough Australian road
An Austrian Pinzgauer multi purpose vehicle demonstrated on the Hume Highway to Canberra, mangled by a stone, with issues on NSW roads. The six wheel drive can carry 14 troops or 24 tons, climbs 65 degrees, and runs up to 60 kph, suited for military and civil rescue use. A separate Melbourne crash blocked the highway after a semi trailer spilled soap powder.
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Canberra
Hume Highway
Steyr - Daimler - Puch Company
Melbourne
Act
Australia
Nsw
Gundagai
Tarcutta
Europe
Tarentia
NSW Premier unveils tough budget measures
The NSW Premier Sir Robert Askin delivered one of the toughest budgets of his career as debates continue. The report notes additional austerity steps and fiscal reforms aimed at balancing the state budget amid regional and national concerns.
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Nsw
Robert Askin
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