BHP challenges AGL over steel for natural gas pipes
Melbourne Friday. BHP managing director J C McNeill attacked Australian Gas Light Co Ltd. He said BHP can and has produced the required high tensile steel and supplied samples to AGL. McNeill cited BHP’s prior work on Nichanan pipeline steel and noted test pipes made by Cubemakers of Australia and Steelmains. He urged AGL to assess the trial production and indicated Tubemakers of Australia could rework larger diameter pipe to match updated specifications.
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China and Japan sign peace treaty in historic accord
In Peking the nations announced a nine point joint communique ending a state of war after four summit talks between Tanaka and Chou En-lai. Japan terminated its Taiwan peace treaty with Nationalist government and plans to close its embassy there. Taiwan weighs a three month import boycott and seeks new ties with Beijing while Washington remains the only major power without formal relations.
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Lord Snowdon to work in Sydney during Australia trip
Lord Snowdon will not return to England with Princess Margaret after their day visit to Western Australia. He plans to fly to Sydney to stay privately and work. The royal couple depart London for the Seychelles and Singapore, aiming to visit Perth, Kalgoorlie, Kambalda, Geraldton, Bunbury, Albany, Newman, and Fitzroy Crossing while based in Western Australia.
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Recall of tyres affects Holden and other GM vehicles
Dunlop Australia recalls a series of ET7RLI4 tyres made earlier this year for possible fault. About 3,000 to 3,500 Holden station sedans and other GM models may have been fitted with the tyres as a production option.
Poll date to be announced by Prime Minister McMahon
In Melbourne on Friday Prime Minister McMahon said he would announce the federal election date on Tuesday October 10. Campaigning for Liberal MP Dudley Irwin he noted a strong reception nationwide despite polling. The Liberal Executive in Canberra met to discuss tactics and timing and McMahon signaled a date later than party members suggested.
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Dudley Irwin
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Australia population to hit 13 million this weekend
The Statistics Bureau announced that Australia’s population will reach 13 million sometime over the upcoming weekend. The statement frames the milestone as a national demographic marker and signals ongoing growth trends.
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Australia
Statistics Bureau
Marcos sacks entire civil service amid martial law order
President Marcos announced a sweeping purge targeting thousands of civil servants with exceptions for the Supreme Court and key offices. He cited removal of the corrupt and inefficient, noting dismissals were for strong evidence of guilt and no malice against those resigning voluntarily. He pledged no punishment for those who resign and called for judiciary cleansing, while directing bans on crime focused films and media reviews of Time and Newsweek issues related to martial law.
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News Weekly
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Time Magazine
Rise in Unrestricted Leases Boosts Melba Macgregor Prices
Prices for unrestricted leases in Melba and Macgregor climbed yesterday with higher auction results than July. Macgregor averages 82896 per lease, Melba average 8233, and overall auction average 784. Builders say higher supply could curb the trend.
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NS men in reserves in Tyabb meeting
Former national servicemen made up about 75% of Australia's reserve forces, Minister for Labour and National Service Mr Lynch told a Tyabb meeting today in Melbourne.
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Australia
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Lynch
Tyabb
Man charged in Hackett demand case under threats
A 21 year old Hackett man was charged after a demand by Kerra Petty Sessions for money. The man pleaded not guilty and was remanded on bail of $1,009 to October 17. The case involves menaces and was reported on page 6.
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Radiation found in milk and fallout spread to Southern Hemisphere
A United Nations scientific committee reports a significant rise in radio-iodine in milk across the Southern Hemisphere after France resumed atmospheric nuclear tests in the Pacific. The note notes thyroid cancer risk, especially for infants, but also says average doses remain lower than in the Northern Hemisphere. Data from Australia, Brazil and others support concerns about fallout’s reach and calls for protective measures.
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NCDC awards over seven million for Belconnen housing project
The National Capital Development Commission authorized five contracts totaling more than 7 million dollars for 640 houses and a school at Belconnen. Other items include Viet Nam Commission HQ move from Saigon to Hanoi and PNG legislation on Gazelle Peninsula factions.
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