N.M,H. INDEX 1973 AIATTOIRS ABORIGINES (C'td)

•••t Jobs protrreas (Aberdeen) 8.1:11 Aboriginal situation 'disgrace' 23.4:10 8al**yarda income up 13.1:11 Grant for island housing (Torres Strait) Stanch lessens at Maitland 16.2:6 26.4:12 Hlffier cattle rates steady 15.3:19 Interference with mail alleged (Torres Strait) Drive aKMinst disease reinforced 22.3:18 27.4:3 Feed lot in condition (Scone) 21.4:24 W.A. chooses aborigine inquiry judge 27.4:5 Residents unite against abattoirs 16.5:8 Aborigines get together 14.5:4 SlBUgtiteraen ban cattle with disease 16.5:12 One step at a time to aborigines aid 19.5:2 Farley to get |7m. abattoir 17.5:20 Aboriginal body's first year 21.5:7 Abettolrs (note) 18.5:2 Aborigines in conference 26.5:36 Off work for abattoir fight 18.5:7 Aboriginal Affairs speaker 28.5:4 Abattoir planned for Gloucester 23.5:18 Grant to tutor natives in gems 28.5:6 Abattoir not the image for Maitland 25.5:5 14 painted tribesmen greet judge 28.5:12 Singleton 'solution' to abattoir dilemma 28.5:11 Aboriginal case transferred 29.5:1 Rise in abattoir charges 'infinitesimal' 5.6:5 Queensland 'racialist and repressive' 30.5:5 tl/4«. saleyards for Farley 6.6:4 'Sensible' aboriginal laws 5.6:3 Abattoir 'gift' to Maitland 13.6:8 Anatjari hears the call of the desert Group opposes abattoir plan 14.6:1 H.V. (K. Lockwood) 9.6:7 Abattoir site size 'shock' to McDougall 19.6:3 Deb's father denies prejudice (Nanango) 'Dig heels in' on regional abattoir says Lawler 13.6:1 20.6:10 White girls will not curtsy to aboriginal No 'reneging' on site of abattoir 20.6:11 (Sea, Bonner) 13.6:5 Abattoir site report in two months 21.6:3 Federal Government favoured 13.6:5 Discussions of claims on abattoir 25.6:3 Death caused by wet hike 14.6:3 Abattoir site to have two studies 25.6:6 Aborigines to raise cattle 14.6:3 Farley action body not satisfied on study terms City has 9,000 aborigines 18.6:7 28.6:3 For aborigines it's time 13.7:4 New abattoir site proposed 30.6:4 Police check tribal system 14.7:9 Abattoir siting near cities 'ludicrous' 2.7:4 Aborigines invited to party 9.8:3 H.V. Steggles slaughtering plana rejected 11.7:3 Teaching old hunting arts 16.8:5 Heat centre protests being studied 11.7:7 Aborigines vote in November 17.8:1 Butchers critical of Farley abattoir site 12.7:5 College for aborigines 22.8:5 Talks today on abattoir 12.7:1 Big aboriginal population 24.8:5 Black Hill abattoir to get aid 12.7:3 New group to serve aborigines 29.8:13 Abattoir 'best in Newcastle' 20.7:5 Inquiry on police, aborigines 5.9:5 High wool price cuts work at abattoir (Aberdeen) Aboriginal art shows variety 13.9:2 L.H. 25.7:12 Saloon gets aborigines cheques 15.9:1 Newcastle pick for abattoir 2.8:1 H.V. Queensland jxilice head for questions 15.9:3 Prices high at store cattle sale 11.8:12 Outbreak blamed on hunger (gastroenteritis) Gloucester site for fl2m. abattoir complex 14.8:1 20 .9 :4 Proposed Farley abattoir 27.8:2 Doubts now on culture (P.A. Haslam) 20.9:2 L.H. H.L.As l(X}k at abattoir sites 1.9:4 Child 'bride' with tribe - assumptions of neglect Minister to open Scone saleyards 5.9:16 'insult' 22.9:3 Advisory to get abattoir studies 15.9:4 •-Abductor' calls for investigation 24.9:10 Experts back opposition to Farley site 2.10:4 Bryant's wife investigates 'abduction' 25.9:1 Site study urged for new abattoir 4.10:5 |30m. to house aborigines 26.9:5 Farley site selection Inadequate 4.10:1,4 H.V. Government watches Nola Brown 3.10:14 Fifht against Farley going to Uinlster 5.10:7 Buses to help aborigines 6.10:12 Coaalttee to see studies on abattoir 16.11:4 Mental illness in aborigines 'likely to rise' Abattoir reports accepted in principle 17.11:4 9.10:3 Farley chosen 7.12:1 Riot fear after 3 deaths 9.10:3 Abattoir men stop over Farley site 8.12:1 Hunt wants quiz into $89m. for aborigines Farley abattoir not menace 8.12:4 11.10:3 Employers Beet on abattoir 11.12:4 Lagoon may give clues to aborigines 11.10:2 L.H. Farley abattoir 'controversial' 13.12:3 Government reassures aborigines 15.10:7 Public opinion sought on abattoir 14.12:5 Privilege 'infringed' 16.10:1 Threat of new embassy 17.10:3 ABORIGINES P.M. to meet aborigines 18.10:1 Helping aborigines help themselves 18.10:4 Aboriginal travel rule to go 8.1:3 Bryant sets stone for girls' college 22.10:7 Governaent makes ^lOm.. grant 11.1:1 Department Head denies Bryant 'rug-pull' 24.10:3 School aid for aborigines wider 12.1:13 'Traps' in helping aborigines 27,10:3 Aboriginal health given priority 22.1:4 Aboriginal election plans still in air 29.10:3 Ourlndjls get land pledge 22.1:7 Award pay for N.T. aborigines 7.11:4 Department 'trouble shooter' on Wee Waa case jj44m. spent on aborigines 13.11:3 23.1:6 Property for aborigines 13.11:11 Gurindjis get London voice 25.1:7 Elections end 3.12:3 Aboriginal lore teaching urged 29.1:8 Hamilton home for aboriginal family 3.12:5 Embassy eases to lapse says P.M. 26,1:5 Benefits to aborigines rated poor 5.12:12 Miners suggest on aboriginal land rights 26.1:7 Turtle chief 'still' boss 6.12:1 Embassy cases dismissed 27.1:9 Aborigines' poll closing 6.12:5 Drinking laws may go soon 6.2:11 Blackall's home for aborigines 6.12:3 L.H. |3m. Government aid to aborigines 8.2:5 Aborigines still have faith in healers 8.12:2 Policy for aborigines queried 12.2:13 Transfer of responsibility (education) 13.2:1 ACCIDENTS AND FATALITIES Minister to discuss aboriginal college 2.3:4 Minister to visit north 5.3:1 Father drowns as two swept from rocks (Collins) Aboriginal college design chosen 6.3:3 8.1:1 Housing studied for aborigines 7.3:29 18 die in road accidents 30,1:1 Aboriginal 'not black white man' 12.3:7 Divers drown in huge cave (Mt Gambler) 29.5:1 Gurindjis get land lease 19.3:11 Divers' bodies may never be discovered 30.5:1 Aboriginal farm fails 20.3:1 10,000 mile search for his son (John Landos) Aboriginal control proposed 30.3:15 14.6:3 Tribe member for gallery talk 31.3:4 Coroner commends bus driver at drowning inquiry From native art to bulldozers (J. Davidson) 15.6:5 4.4:4 Divers death 'caused by toxic air' 24,7:1 N.T. licence 5.4:4 Boy hurt in fall from cliff 26,11:4 Federal pledge - special deal for aborigines Nail inquiry delays sub. 27.11:1 7.4:3 Youth hurt in serious fall 27.11:1 Road widening delay sought (Purlleet) 11.4:9 Car hit pole and broke (Malone, L.J.) 27.11:5 Support for hostel 'strong' 11.4:17 Three vehicle accident kills two soldiers 'Poorer quality' housing rented 14.4:3 30.11:3 •l/2m. to house aborigines 16.4:1 Former visitor killed 29.11:24 Not black and white (Leader) 17.4:2 Small boy feared drowned 10.12:3 Housing for aborigines 17.4:3 Birdman smashes into brick wall 10.12:3 Aboriginal team on site 17.4:11 Bodies scattered presents mark death of family . Grant to give Thursday Is. fishing co-op 23.4:4 18.12:3 2-1973 N.M.H. INDEX

AMBUIANCES (C'td) ACCIDENTS AND FATALITIES (C'td) Accounts worry for ambulance 18.10:10 Man in hospital after shooting 19.12:3 Limits placed on ambulance 21.11:21 Ambulance helper lauded 13.12:14 AGRICULTURE Rescue duty under study 17.12:4

Hawkesbury exam passes 1.1:12 ART AND ART GALLERIES Electrons used against insects 29.3:2 Advanced status for college (Orange) 31.3:11 Exhibition to cover 160 years 8.1:4 Tenders for Toeal block soon 18.4:16 Magazine in gift to Dobell House 11.1:8 L.H. $40,000 aid to farm schools 30.4:10 Art gallery plans progressing well 15,1:4 Research help for the farmer - Survey 8.5:62 Art covers our history (Peter Stuyvesant Transfer for Rural Youth 3.7:1 collection) 17,1:4 Study scholarship to Toeal lecturer 5.7:4 H.V. National theme in art show 17,1:7 Contest for rural youth 2.8:2 H.V. Magazine presents display to Dobell House Pastures need more rain 4.10:5 H.V. Critics err over Rural Club 15.11:7 L.H. 18.1:5 L.H. Archibald prize 20.1:1 Adviser irons out problems 22.11:5 L.H. Landscape lecture 22.1:6 Rural scene looks good - Minister 12.12:22 Maitland Salon winners named 22.1:8 Girls lead Toeal list 15.12:11 Art centre purchase rejected 25.1:16 First one-man exhibition (Lovani Webb) 7.2:17 AIRPORTS Art leads a lively chase 8.2:10 Pokolbin art gallery in church 8.2:12 Details of terminal expected (Williamtown) $100,000 art aid 'needed' 10.2:9 25.1:4 A black Madonna (Guiseppe) 14.2:8 Air-O-Tel scheme could boost district tourism Grant sought for art gallery (Maitland) 16.2:6 (N.A.S.A. Cessnoek) 1.2:14 Gallery plans 13 more 'specials' 19.2:12 New airport search lists Wyong sites 13.2:1 Boyd memorial show in city 22.2:4 National Park 'never' as airport 14.2:8 New face for Dobell Home 22.2:4 L.H. Forum told of talk on Hexham airport 27,2:5 Maitland prize to art teacher 23.2:4 Conflict over air land right (Hexham) 28,2:1 Killys scoop pottery pool 23.2:4 Pilots to graduate 22.3:18 City gallery director gets arts group post Airport impact study (Redhead-Belmont) 5.4:1 L.H. R.A.A.F. base not likely to move 11.4:8 27.2 :4 Civil air terminal hopes (Williamtown) - Survey Art gallery plan recommended 2.3:3 8.5:35 Paying for the gallery (Leader) 5.3:2 Airport 'matter for Council' (Redhead) 17.5:1 L.H. New gallery - it could be showplace 5.3:4 Minister declines to see deputation (Port Stephens) Art prize to Lismore man 5.3:12 31.5:8 Gallery plan not 'in city interest' 7.3:9 Airport to be upgraded 13.7:3 Projector appeal by Dobell House 8.3:1 L.H. New terminal for Williamtown 26,7:1 New gallery to get tapestry by Coburn 12.3:4 Plan for airport welcome 26,7:1 Dobell work leaves its glass ease 15.3:4 Taking flight (note) 26.7:2 Art show attracts record entry (Vintage Festival Williamtown Improvements 23.8:4 Art) 15.3:16 Caucus to decide on airport 28.8:5 (Sallery plan approved (Brough House, Maitland) Sydney airport site faces N.S.W. challenge 15.3:16 29.8:1 Acquisitions show variety 19.3:5 (Ralston air battle begins 30.8:1 Art catalogue tax promising 21,3:13 Airport choice put off again 31.8:1 Art gallery's good year 23.3:4 Airport fight fund target (Galston) 5.9:4 Margel Hinder work for show 26.3:4 Parliament 'in for a shock' 6.9:10 Pokolbin gallery opening 29.3:23 Canberra challenged on airport 6.9:10 Dobell House art discovery 29.3:1 L.H. Statement on Galston pleases M.H.R. 6.9:1 L.H. Tribe member for gallery talk 31.3:4 P.M. defends Galston airport site ruling 12.9:3 From native art to bulldozers 4.4:4 How artist sees Williamtown terminal 12.9:5 (Jallery to give in return 4.4:13 Airport site put in doubt 13.9:1 May Day art record hope 4.4:14 Galston crowd jostles P.M. 15.9:1 Lecture on London art 5.4:4 Galston subject to study 21.9:4 (jallery success - Pokolbin 5.4:18 Priority for air base 17.10:5 Purpose strong (Lloyd Rees) 10.4:17 Hexham airport proposal 7.11:10 Aboriginal art contrasts 11.4:15 Jones rejects Hexham as airport site 21.11:16 Many see native paintings 11.4:20 Red light hits air strip plan 5.12:5 Home-spun wool (Mr Beeston) 14.4:12 Thomas to judge art show (Raymond Terrace) AMBULANCES 16.4:14 Bright weaving, fun ceramics 17,4:12 March opening for six-man ambulance (Rutherford) $500 for art competition (N.T,H.C. May Day) 11,1:14 25,4:10 Lending a paw (Cessnoek) 11,1:14 Art society to give two paintings (Cessnoek) Unit to serve ambulances 19.1:4 26,4:18 Ambulances for Kanwal 27.1:10 Japanese ceramics on show 1.5:5 New idea put on ambulance 1,2:3 L,H. New art centre approved (von Bertouch) 2.5:7 Queen honours ambulancemen 12.2:4 Gift to gallery 3.5:1 Bearer gave 27,000 hours (Mr Grace) 12.2:10 Perceval tradition 3.5:13 Ambulance to beat 'dead spots' (Singleton) May Day art open prize for student 5.5:4 12.2:10 Art and craft (note) 7.5:2 For that emergency birth choose a boy first- Dobell 'failure' goes on tour 7.5:4 aider 22.2:4 Gallery space to be tripled - Survey 8.5:72 Ambulance chairman retires 22.2:7 Boy 16 holds one-man show 9.5:1 Toronto site 'logical for ambulance' 8.3:1 L.H. Student shows ability (Dino Censalvo) 9.5:16 Airconditioners for Hunter ambulances 22.3:3 Our growing collection 10.5:4 Women's Lib - accidentally 29.3:1 L.H. (}allery hangs second show (Pokolbin) 10.5:21 Site inspection for ambulance (Toronto) 12.4:1 Jail art for auction 11.5:5 L.H. Boyd's frozen rhythm 16.5:12 Jago announces ambulance members 17.4:24 Touring artist (Homer) identifies plate art as his Men stop clerical duties 9.5:9 16.5:18 Ambulance for Toronto 14.5:6 Craftsmen in ceramics 17.5:30 Former head to open ambulance (Rutherford) 17.5:21 Point of departure (Leader) 21.5:2 'New era' claimed as centre opened (Maitland) New art gallery in jeopardy 21.5:4 21.5:13 Famous potters on film (Shoji Hamada) 21.5:4 Ambulance to pay damages 20.6:7 Picasso show is costly 23.5:4 Ambulance 'milk runs' opposed 19.7:5 Call to free gallery of death duties 23.5:13 Ambulances travel more miles 28.7:11 Feasibility study for art gallery (Muswellbrook) Could you give aid? 3.8:4 24.5:12 $140,000 home for ambulance (Singleton) 6.8:8 Art prize in new centre (Scone) 28.5:11 Pay up fees, ambulance service says 22.8:12 Stimulation in graphics 30.5:4 New equipment for ambulance 6,9:2 L,H. 10ft sculpture wins prize 30.5:4 Ambulance gains now equipment 13.9:1 L.H. Re-housing of City art gallery 30,5:10 Delay on new Q-van 20,9:4 H,V, Sketches have spontaneity (Bill Craig) 1.6:4 Award for 41 yrars sf-rviee (R, Chadban) 18.10:5 N.M.H. INDEX 3-1973

ART AND ART GALLERIES (C'td) ART AND ART GALLERIES (C'td)

(Jallery delays worry Society 1.6:5 Rubbing brass up the right way 25.10:13 Art education group recalled 4.6:7 Crowd attends Port art show opening 27.10:12 Yoga aids painting (Daphne Moore) 6.6:17 Gentile views man's 'clutter' 29.10:6 Public appeal for art gallery 9.6:4 Galleries grant aids survey 31.10:4 Hang-ups and turn-downs (Leader) 11.6:2 $2,000 art sold at show (Raymond Terrace) The rich and the poor (Brandt) 12.6:10 1.11:3 H.V. Display of craft opened (Raymond Terrace) Labels led the Dobells astray 3.11:1 12.6:11 Books close on $35,000 (women's committee) Colour, gaiety in acrylics (James Hays) 20.6:5 8.11 :18 Art and crafts (Pokolbin Ciallery) 21.6:2 H.V. Cheap art proves attractive 10.11:3 Bank art show in July 29.6:4 Art show sets records 12.11:7 Art gallery lottery plan 29.6:5 Time to share that early painting (John Buckland) Art teaching to gain 'respectability' 3.7:2 14.11:4 Lottery to help art suggested 4.7:7 Art expert granted study tour 14.11:5 Skill of Heysen shown in exhibition 4.7:17 Gallery project study finished 15.11:3 Heysen works go on show 5.7:4 Artists put choice on display 15.11:1 H.V. Art review - Hans Heysen 7.7:6 Art display (Lake Shire) 17.11:9 Graphics - Italian style 9.7:5 1,000 at Dobell art sale 20.11:1 Top art director to visit (Grotowski) 9.7:7 150 at art opening (Pokolbin) 22.11:6 H.V. Gallery aided by board post 11.7:7 Gallery to receive tapestry 24.11:4 Art gallery case for Minister 12.7:5 Artists' grants do little for north 26.11:4 Mood, not facts ({Jalamansky) 12.7:5 Tapestry presented - strikes help 28.11:3 Art prizeraoney tops $1,000 16.7:8 $50,000 for new art gallery 29.11:2 H.V. State grant for art gallery expected 19.7:5 $400,000 loan accepted 12.12:6 Cash prizes for art contest 19.7:7 L.H. Prison art in demand 21.12:3 Convict art on display 24.7:4 Art for artists' sake 26.7:4 ATOMIC RESEARCH Sydney judges for art show 26.7:2 H.V. 'Ash' city gallery scheme defended 28.7:3 Woomera rocket sets fire 8.12:3 Schools now serious about art 30.7:4 Art and a community 30.7:7 AUSTRALIA Gallery site meeting 1.8:10 Idea was to shock 2.8:4 City host to 570 Navy men (Australia Day) Federal grant for art show 2.8:4 17.1:7 Setback in city art gallery plan (Maitland) Academics see 1980's as dole decade 23.1:3 2.8:3 H.V. $5,000 prize for new national anthem 27.1:1 Pokolbin gallery show 2.8:3 H.V. Apathetic start to Australia Day 27.1:4 Travel award to art chief (Thomas) 6.8:6 Australia Day insult 30.1:3 $100,000 given for gallery 8.8:1 Picking an anthem 1.2:4 Clearing the log-jam (Leader) 8.8:2 At last, a crown of our own (Australia Day) Theory into practice 8.8:4 15.2:15 Conversion of Ash building urged 9.8:1 Anthem to bear no copyright 31.5:9 Children's art show success (Muswellbrook) Whitlam says 'Matilda' likely anthem 6.6:3 9.8:3 'Matilda' anthem, for and against 25.7:6 Horsley House show 9.8:5 H.V. Grave doubts on 'Matilda' 13.6:1 Paint-in under trees 9.8:3 L.H. Headquarters in Newcastle (Australia Day Rare prints at city gallery 14.8:4 Council) 26.6:4 $2,200 damage done to painting 15.8:13 Best of anthem poems released 3.7:1 100 see Cessnoek art show opened 16.8:1 H.V. Judge knocks anthem entries 4.7:1 Art talent praised (secondary students) Words and music (Leader) 4.7:2 Our critic looks at anthem bids 4.7:4 23.8:4 L.H. Does youth have the answer? 5.7:1 Dobell official resigns (Mrs Linton) 24.8:10 \ Sculpture husband to exhibit (Hinder) 24.8:10 'Herald' award - scholarship of $500 for best One end of the spectrum (Hunter Valley Art anthem 5.7:1 Gallery) 27.8:4 Quick interest in $500 anthem contest 6.7:1 Gallery head at art show 28.8:4 Anthem unveiling - Australia Day tip 9.7:7 Wanted - a new outlook anthem 10.7:4 Renowned painter in Newcastle (Pipo) 31.8:3 School grroups to submit anthems 16.7:4 Artists in retrospect (Hinder) 3.9:4 Anthem song withdrawn 12.7:3 City artist in London exhibition (Rae Richards) 12.9:17 Girl poet writes best anthem (Kathy Cummings) 6.9:1 Dobell art heads home, briefly 15.9:7 Refreshing approach to anthem contest 6.9:7 Dobell part-painting 18.9:3 Anthem composer gains P.M's praise 25.9:5 Gift buys Japanese jar 19.9:5 Older tunes for anthem finals 29.9:1 Weston art show awards 19.9:10 Only one in ten celebrates Australia Day Print display satisfies 19.9:18 2.10:13 New works for gallery 21.9:4 List anthem in poll. Liberal says 8.11:4 Art show booms: 'best yet' 24.9:9 Two anthems nominated 23.11:4 $1.3m, art buy now 25.9:5 Senator has that anthem taped 29.11:3 $1.3m. painting - profitable - P.M. 26.9:12 Pro Hart's art on exhibition 27.9:4 $40,000 tapestries 3.10:17 AUSTRALIA A.S.l.O. Chinese and South-East Asian ceramics exhibition Senator leads raid on A.S.l.O. offices 17.3:1 4.10:3 Secrets 'crunch' set in train two years ago Record price for Dobell 4.10:3 17.3:1 Woman completes rare brick ceramics (Mitchell) Same words different tune (Leader) 17.3:2 4.10:12 Fate of A.S.l.O. hangs on Cabinet report 19.3:1 Art show entries extended (Raymond Terrace) Business as usual for the 'old' firm 19.3:4 5.10:4 A.S.l.O. 'did little', is claim 20.3:1 Call for new art school in Newcastle 8.10:6 . Opposition seeks early answer on A.S.l.O. Head­ Experience in tapestries (Gaspara De Wit) 8.10:6 quarters raid 21.3:3 Ceramic lovers in for a feast 9.10:4 Drive needed for art funds 9.10:14 Security bodies go their own way (T. Barrass) Wide support for fine art proposal (Newcastle 21.3:4 College of Advanced Education) 10.10:5 Murphy, A.S.l.O. chief confer 23.3:1 Blake prize to Canberra artist 11.10:8 Quite a departure (Leader) 23.3:2 Qantas hoax art painter in jail 11.10:8 A.S.l.O. head. Murphy talk on terrorism 26.3:1 $500 for gallery project 11.10:3 H.V. Grassby has proof 26.3:1 Regional gallery group meets 11.10:4 H.V. Murphy plays his A.S.l.O. cards 31.3:2 Introducing - Tho Warehouse 12.10:4 Gnomes 'get A.S.l.O. report' 2.4:3 'Conspiracy' against Government 4,4:1,3 Record art show (Raymond Terrace) 15.10:6 Conspiracy of doubts (Leader) 4.4:2 Monsters of h<>raldry 18.10:17 Raid inquiry demand by Sneddon 9,4:1 Blow lo (iosford art plan 23.10:6 A.S.l.O. head on $19,500 a year 11.4:5 .Survey of provincial gallorios 23.10:14 Senator suspects lies told 17.4:3 $2m. painting 'begun during spree' (Pollock) Gair to seek inquiry 9.5:3 24.I 0: 1 Senate win to Govornmont amid uproar 11.5:3 I'ri.soncr enters painting 24.10:3 Labor will scivo on Croat investigation 2 1.5:3 4-1973 N.M.H. INDEX

AUSTRALIA - A.S.l.O. (C'td) AUSTRALIA - ECONOMIC AND FINANCIAL

Murphy willing to testify 29.5:3 $ move 'no threat' to dairymen 2.1:5 Queries for A.S.l.O. director 16.7:3 $ move hurtful, claim dairymen 3.1:20 Inquiry sought on A.S.l.O. claim 6.8:7 $ revaluation - Inquiry to examine rural A.S.l.O. blocks query over complaint 9.8:1 problems 6.1:9 More A.S.l.O. men to give evidence 10.8:1 $ move hitting 'jobs, exports' 8.1:3 Croat's evidence to inquiry of death threat $24m. for Australia 23.1:3 A.N.Z. Chief praises $ revaluation 26,L:7 10.8:6 Industries face $ 'problems' 27.1:13 Kane calls for telex notes in A.S.l.O. affair Decision in week on revaluation aid 30.1:3 17.8:3 P.M. 'set-up' by fake complaint 18.8:1 'No need for States talks' 31.1:3 Spy chief's letter clears Whitlam 22.8:3 Record deficit in view 9.2:1 M.P. knew of A.S.l.O. leakage 23.8:3 Government 'spending too much' 10.2:3 Can A.S.l.O. survive - should it? (B. Cogan) Reckoning (note) 13.2:2 3.7:2 Government clamp on its own spending 14.2:1 Crisis of identity: who is the enemy? (B. Cogan) $ trading resumes on former value 15.2:1 4.9:2 Quick and cautious (Leader) 15.2:2 Left, right (note) 5.9:2 Crossroad for farms - C.P. 15.2:3 Survival is the name of the game (B. Cogan) Crean defends Government $ stand 16.2:3 5.9:2 P.M. asked to devalue $ 17.2:1 A.S.l.O. migrant 'black lists' 6.9:5 $500m. taken from Australia 'this month' 23.2:3 Complaint on A.S.l.O. 20.9:1 Union attacks (Jovernment on economic haste 27.2:1 AUSTRALIA - CONSTITUTION Economy 'is on the way up' 3.3:14 Inflation fear 'harmful' as real thing 22.3:19 Constitution review - Council's role agreement Time to deflate (Leader) 7.4:2 5.1:3 Government calls in $100 million 10.4:1 Reform move 11,1:3 Economy moves upward 11.4:5 States challenge over rights 12.1:1 Inflation up, says Crean 18.4:1 To dream the impossible (Leader) 23.5:2 Pressure on the pincers (Leader) 18.4:2 Whitlam prefers unitary form of Government Call to lower spending 18.4:5 23.5:24 Treasurer says action necessary 21.4:1 P.M's threat to tradition 28.5:7 Group warns on inflation 25.4:10 N.S.W. to lead battle over rights 2.6:2 Cairns warns of 'hysteria' 26.4:3 'Referendum' to settle appeal right 14.6:5 Savings in peril - Lynch 27.4:2 State appeals worry to U.K. 18.6:4 Government fiscal policies criticised 1.5:9 Whitlam blunder alleged 21.6:5 Country's reserves fall $362m. 2.5:11 A colonial complicity (Leader) 3.9:2 Australian $ 'now overvalued' 2.5:19 Constitution talks start today 3.9:10 Beat inflation suggestions 3.5:11 Review clashes start early - Referendum on Inflation beyond control 7.5:1 equal vote 4.9:1 Government to use alternatives 7,5:1 P.M. asks for prices power 4.9:1 Wage-price freeze not Labor plan 7.5:6 Whitlam's 'No' to fixed tax 5.9:1 Big rate rise in new Federal loan 9.5:23 Shoulder to the wheel (Leader) 5.9:2 Inflation 'biggest problem' 11.5:11 Tax wrangle hopes rise 6,9:1 Treasurer in error - expert 15.5:5 National law only guide to companies. Murphy Inflation curb bid 16.5:1 •ays 6,9:3 Credibility is shaken - Chalk 28.5:8 States agree to price poll 7.9:1 Consumers invited to put case 28.5:10 You carve Mr Whitlam (Leader) 7.9:2 Free travel to talks 29.5:6 Bandatander's almost end in tume 8,9:2 Inflation approach 'threatens prices' 29.5:11 Shifting the onus (Leader) 14.11:2 Budget talks start on June 18 4.6:7 Bills pass for referendums 16,11:21 Revalue Australian $ suggested 9.6:12 (Jovernment using fraud, deceit to alter Not enough funds to go around - Whitlam 11.6:1 constitution 21.11:21 Horror cure predicted as redress to inflation 12.6:3 AUSTRALIA - DIPLOMATIC AND CONSUIj\R Deficit in Budget grows 14.6:5 Anthony tips inflation rise 16.6:9 China envoy leaves (Miss S. Warner) 6.1:1 Industries seek inflation curb 19.6:1,15 Australian team leaves for China 8.1:3 Budget aim to restrain costs - P.M. 22.6:1 Envoy to China appointed (Dr S.A. Fitzgerald) No prize for Budget stakes losers 23.6:2 10.1:9 M.L.C. warns on inflation 22.6:8 2 misaiona expected (China, East Germany) The vice tightens (Leader) 25.6:2 17.1:3 'No comment' on $ rumour 25.6:3 Mission to Hanoi ready soon 20.1<1 Expenditure to be restrained 27.6:3 Negotiations with Hanoi starting 'soon' 2.2:6 7p.c. inflation forecast 2.7:3 Mr Chen to stay 14.2:16 Currency rise 'expected' 2.7:7 Hanoi embaasy talks In Paris 15,2:17 Moves to peg back inflation 7.7:1 China envoys for embassy 16.2:1 $ Australian 'not to move with N.Z.' 9.7:3 Diplomats arriving (China) 2.3:3 Warning on inflation 12.7:16 Embassy of China established 6.3:3 Budget talks to last week 17.7:5 Australia, N. Korea in contact 22.3:5 Inflation accelerates 18.7:1 Diplomatic posting to Ghana 2.4:6 Snedden says inflation near record crisis level Cuba seeks Australian links 3.4:3 18.7:3 Embassy land purchases saved public money Government slashes tariffs 19.7:1,3 10.4:2 An index to priorities (Leader) 19.7:2 Indian envoy appointed 26.4:5 A.C.T.U. on Government side over cuts 20.7:1 Saigon envoy transferred (Mr A. Morris) 1.5:10 Coup behind the scenes (Leader) 20.7:2 Amt>assador from China 3.5:11 Newcastle wait and see tariff reaction 20.7:3 Viet posting 4.5:3 Hawke to explain tariffs 21.7:1 At home on Red Hill (Chinese embassy) 8.5:4 Budget talks finish 21.7:1 Second posting for envoy (A.M. Morris) 8.5:14 (Jovernment seizes initiative - and the nettle Chinese envoys 9.5:13 21.7:2 Chinese greet Ambassador 10.5:3 Tariff cuts not illegal says Government Nomination of Australia's Vatican envoy not spokesman 21.7:3 accepted 15.5:3 P.M. appeals for prices 'watchdogs' 23,7:1 Ambassador to return (Mr Saito) 29.5:4 O'Keefe wants to debate tariff 23.7:4 Embassy staff restricted (Cambodia) 31.5:9 Loan raises $378,4m- 25,7:17 U.S. envoy to work for stronger relationship Price-wage hold urged 27.7:1 9.6:1 Inflated words (note) 27.7:2 New Consul-General (Sir John Wilton) 13.6:5 Anti-inflation action 'weak' 30.7.:3 Ambassador to Holy See appointed (Dr L.D. States 'also responsible for inflation' 30.7:3 Thomson) 5.7:7 Record surplus 1,8:17 Australian envoy for Hanoi 12.7:1 A,C,T.U. seeks tariff talks 3.8:3 Envoy's abaence protest to France 8.8:3 Budget leak report ordered 4.8:1 Chinese ambassador in hospital 22.9:3 A leak in the ship (Leader) 4,8:2 Envoy leaves hospital 24.9:9 Tariffs relief limited 6.8:1 Major reahuffle in diplomatic postings 27.9:3 Release call (Coombs' report) 6.8:3 Hanoi envoys arrive 24.10:5 N.M.H. INDEX 5-1973

AUSTRALIA - ECONOMIC AND FINANCIAL (C'td) AUSTRALIA - FOREI©< POLICY (C'td)

Lynch slaps Labor Party on inflation 13.8:3 Asian links given new emphasis 10,3:3 |286m. rise in reservea 16.8:3 New alliance supported 14.3:1 Immense intereat in Budget 18.8:1 Thailand slates Whitlam view 16.5:3 Deft juggling needed with Budget 18.8:2 No U.S. snub says Crean 3.4:3 First for Labor in 24 years 20.8:3 P.M. seeks new links in Pacific 16.4:6 Cabinet plans Budget tactics 20.8:3 Australia protests at executions 14.4:1 Speculation rife on policy 21.8:1 Envoy seeks talks 16.4:1 The catapult is readied (Leader) 21.8:2 Australian sympathy misplaced - Yugoslav 16.4:3 Budget report - Labor gives and takes away Yugoslavia serves execution warning 14.4:3 22.8:1 Ambassador, P.M. talk on Slav killings 17.4:3 Costly policies versus inflation 22.8:1 Bungling kept P.M. in dark over deaths, Belgrade A cautious reformer (Leader) 22.8:2 says 19.4:3 Budget report 22.8:5-8 French Press ignores Murphy 20.4:3 Reaponaible overall, says Hawke 22.8:5 Thieu 'not welcome' 20.4:3 Learning to live it up (Leader) 23.8:2 Murphy told of Belgrade executions 26.4:1 (jovernment pulls plug from plug tobacco 23.8:4 (iDvernment acts to avert 'crisis' 27.4:1 A mixed bag Budget (editorial) 23.8:2 L.H. A weak spot shows up (Leader) 27.4:2 Bank discounts inflation brake 24.8:8 Bosnia raid Croats shot in March 1.5:1 Three-way talk sought on inflation 25.8:1 Murphy 'should have told' 2.5:1,3 Budget lifted stocks of Frank Crean 25.8:2 Liberals disagreed on Croats 2.5:7 O'Keefe attacks Budget 25.8:34 Murphy 'should have lost post' 3,5:6 Budget 'not astray' 27.8:1 P.M. refuses comment on Tito Note 14.5:1 Budget 'robbing country people' 28.8:11 Co-operation with China - policy goal 25,5:3 Libs urge wage, price halt 29.8:1,13 Expanded horizons (Leader) 26,5:2 Liberals see big inflation 30.8:1 Left's 'hope' of U.S. rift 28.5:3 A seeker of concensus (Leader) 30.8:2 'Good neighbour' policy for Asia 28.5:6 Economy in fine form, industry told 31.8:1 In search of a new Asian era - S.P. Seth 4.6:2 CXit inflation by willpower, economist 3.9:3 Friendship with China force in Australia 7..6:21 Price, wage fix 'not the cure' 4.9:3 Yugoslavs notify executions 9.6:1 Coombs shows how to prune - D. Karpin 7.9:2 Innocence and dogma (Leader) 14.6:2 Snedden calls for freeze 8.9:1 Indecision on Jap sub 16.6:3 Inflation talks rejected 8.9:10 Singing in the rain (Leader) 19.6:2 Revaluation 'skirting' the problem 10.9:1 No quarrel on Australian stance, says envoy Revaluation sends shares tumbling 11.9:1 27.6:7 Crocodile tears (Leader) 11.9:2 N-test reprimand to China possible 2.7:6 Mixed feeling on revaluation 11.9:3 Down at heel (Leader) 12.7:2 Jobs safe: Whitlam 12.9:1 Australia-U.S. link now 'mature' 23.8:3 Strength and weakness (Leader) 12.9:2 Whitlam 'too close to U.S.' 5.9:9 The party's over but not the hangover 12.9:2 Court finds for Rhodesian centre 11,9:3 Senate attacka revaluation 13.9:1 Whitlam backs solution (Middle East) 9,10:3 Tariff cut coat $80m., but imports help 14.9:4 Foreign policy - a whole new ballgame 10,10:2 Hawke at odds with Prime Minister 18.9:1 Australia aims at Mid-East cease fire 16,10:3 Inflation rate will be 20p.c. - Lynch 18.9:15 Mid-East policy blamed for P.M. - Hawke rift New breaks needed on inflation 25.9:5 10.11:3 Intereat up on new Government loan 5.10:1 Australia told of U.S. alert 'at once' 22.11:1 P.M's Middle East outlook hit 15,10:3 U.S. alert disclaimed 23.11:1 Treasurer 'hopeful' on intereat 25.10:16 Hawke sympathetic to Israel 27,11:3 Treasury 'not broke' 13,11:1 Whitlam firm on Mid-East stand 28.11:1 Inflation control bid 'vain' 14.11:3 P.M. to keep soldiers out of Asia 1.12:1 Snedden calls inflation talks 19.11:1 Recognition 18.12:2 Ex cathedra (note) 19.11:2 Cairns to make no proposal 18.12:3 Higher tax necessary - Bishop 19,11:4 Float dollar - Anthony 29.11:1 AUSTRALIA - OVERSEAS AID Call for inflation talks 11.12:1 Fringe bank control attempt 12.12:1 Malaysia to get $545,000 Australian dredge 17.2:1 Bangladesh to be given Land-Rovers 27.2:3 AUSTRALIA EXTERNAL TERRITORIES Flour gift to Mauritius 10.3:3 Talks on world numbers 29.6:5 Minister to seek tribal war cure (P.N.G. 3.1:8 Australia to aid Indonesia 24.7:3 D.L.P. motion on future of islanders 23.2:3 Australia to offer its know-how 6.9:5 Government plan for Torres Islands 24.2:3 Invitation to Laos aid talka 15.9:3 Islanders oppose transfer from Queensland 19;3:5 Australian aid on way to North Vietnam 22.9:3 CJovemment returns island land 15.6':3 Australia to give Indonesia patrol boats 31.10:1 Turtle farms under fire 23.11:1 Australian wheat for starving 12.11:3 Wheat gift to drought area 17.11:1 AUSTRALIA FOREIGN POLICY AUSTRALIA PARLIAMENT Australian troops for Seato 2.1:1 Whitlam discusses Australia's U.N. role 3.1:5 Labor's Cabinet needs a big table - D. Solomon A rebuke for the 'roo that roared (U.S. policy) 2,1:2 8.1:2 High cost of (Jovernment denied 4.1:3 Vietnam only issue with U.S. 9.1:3 Clash over Liberal spokesmen 9.1:1,3 No sympathy for attack, says Snedden 9.1:7 The track to the left (Leader) 9.1:2 C.P. assures Nixon of friendliness 10.1:4 Wide Cabinet decisions 10.1:1,9 Court plan on N-tests 10.1:9 Decisions, decisions (Leader) 10.1:2 (^ims denies 'gagging' of Ministers 11,1:1 Anthony changes his sign 10.1:3 Cult of personality (Leader) 12.1:2 (Jovernment acts on undue secrecy 11.1:3 'No offence' as Cairns speaks out 12.1:3 New ideas for M.Ps, salaries 12.1:3 When is a comment not policy? 13.1:2 The euphoria fades - (Jovernment runs short of Criticising Nixon - Principle will cost plenty • manpower 20,1:2 16.1:2 The men who head the ministries 22.1:2 Call for P.M. 'to clear the air' 17.1:3 Men at the top 23.1 :2 Government intends to aid in Vietnam P.M. queries salary of Lib, aides 31.1:3 rehabilitation 17.1:5 (Jovernment bans V.l.P. family flights 2.2:3 Australia - N.Z. leaders plan French N-test Tough time at the top 3.2:2 action 23.1:3 An over-used safety valve (Leader) 5,2:2 Friends and neighbours (Leader) 23.1:2 Anthony to get same salary, allowance as Liberal Australia signs two nuclear treaties 24.1:3 Deputy 7,2:5 Indonesia 'first' in Pacific policy - P.M. Opposition parties agree on standing 7,2:33 21.2:1 Opposition starts to sharpen claws 10,2:2 First hurdle (note) 23,2:2 P.M. excludes some journalists 14.2:32 Suharto agrees, says Whitlam 26.2:1 Mediaeval trick loses P.M. some skin 17.2:2 Australia to recognise N. Vietnam 27.2:1 (Jovernment 'sour' in first 100 days 19,2:3 South kept advised 27.2:1 New P.M. must put words into action 24,2:2 Indonesia wants to be the big fish - D. Solomon The anvil chorus (Leader) 27,2:2 28.2:2 Hasluck sees historic law session 28.2:1 Foreign policy upsets Askin 1.3:3 N.M.H. INDEX 6-1973

AUSTRALIA - PARLIAMENT (C'td) AUSTRALIA - PARLIAMENT (C'td) Heavy time for tacticians 27,10:2 Government pledge to aid aborigines 28.2:3 Mr Speaker waa backbench wit 28.2:5 Whitlam back to problems 3.11:2 Rubbing the wrong way (Leader) 10.11:2 Penaiona up, vote for youth 1.3:1 Paradoxes of a Prime Minister 10.11:2 Censure motion today 1.3:1 Two M.Ps. 'go outside' 10.11:3 First round clear win to Labor 3.3:2 Murphy names $25,000 aide 15.11:3 Whitlam, is he the new Menziea? 5.3:2 Whitlam denies 'snow' claim 15.11:5 Party harm warning to A.L.P. men 6.3:1,3 Whitlam threatens to resign 1Q.11:1 Two parties favoured by Prime Miniater 14.3:3 Liberal members abused hospitality 16.11:1 Death letter on Whitlam sparks hunt 14.3:5 P.M. criticieea and praiaea Ministere 17.11:1 M.Pa expect |5,000 riae 16.3:3 P.M's. ultimate weapon turns tables 17.11:2 Safety flrtt (use of Rolla Royce) 22.3:4 Whitlam censure move falls 21.11:1 Whitlam bar* uniforms 23.3:1 A squalid affair (Leader) 21.11:2 Poll threat if Bill blocked 26.1:3 Caucus angles for more power over Cabinet Super girl a beat drum 26.3:3 |5,000 a year riae for M.Pa 29.3:1,3 22.11:1 All Ministers on top rate 29.3:3 Dimensions of dignity (Leader) 23.11:1 A balloon in the hand... (Leader) 30.3:2 Death of D.L.P. predicted 29.11:1 Senate paases M.Ps pay rise 30.3:3 Cameron confuses unemployment error 29.11:11 Parliament on T.V. soon 30.3:15 Free vote on hanging urged 29,11:1 L.M. Candid camera (note) 31.3:2 Jones to make overseas trip 30,11:3 Month wait for raise 31.3:3 Federal minister to resign - Mr L.K. Johnson Bucket fight offer to P.M. 2.4:1 30.11:15 Philosophy tutor named as Prime Minister's Looking back and forward 1.12:2 suj>ergirl 9.4:1 The first year - progress amid frustration Parties hurl abuse as dissent motion fails 1.12:2 12.4:3 Whitlam not happy with some unions 4.12:1 (Jovernment had 909 telephones tapped 13.4:3 (Jovernment to enter minerals field 4.12:1 Motion to rebuke Speaker lapses 13.4:5 Free vote on family bill 5.12:29 Four major issues face (Jovernment 21.4:2 School bill deal may be near 11.12:3 Hills supports offshore bill 15.5:3 No election worries - P.M. 12.12:1 Whitlam endorses pairs system 16.5:1 C.P. backs Government bills 13.12:1 Federal M.Ps. pension rise 16.5:5 Senate kills two health plan bills 13.12:1 Canberra political wicket can be sticky Silly season 15.12:2 17.5:2 No fear of petrol cuts - Minister 19.12:3 (Jovernment ready to recall Parliament in June 17.5:3 AUSTRALIA - PARLIAMENT OVERSEAS VISITS Lib. pair withhold support 18,5:3 Its time to bluff about a anap poll 19.5:2 Senator to visit North Vietnam 11.1:1 No debate - Snedden 21,5:6 Whitlam to visit Jakarta 11.1:3 Prelate queries Labor rush 22.5:3 Murphy plans F.B.I, unit - going to London Oppoaition in switch on offahore bill 23.5:3 12.1:3 Debating extended 23,5:5 Legal ties with U.K. may alter (Sen. Murphy) Offahore talka futile: Whitlam 23.5:21 15.1:3 P.M. 'Going to have beat' 24,5:1 P.M. outlines year's trips 14.3:1 Membera unparliamentary about meals 26,5:3 Willesee to head E.C.A.F.E. team 17.3:9 Expelled from gallery 30,5:3 Cairns in N.Z. for talka 20,3:1 Dissolution potential in caucus desisions Treasurer on way to U.S. 21,3:14 31.5:10 P.M. to visit Britain next month 27,3:1 P.M. claims reform role for Parliament 1.6:3 Prime Minister to visit India in June 28.3:3 M.Pa. retiring age opposed 4,6:3 Murphy for Paris talks 5.4:1 T.V. 'bleeps' P.M'a bloopera out 5.6:1 Whitlam's use of Navy criticised 18.4:3 No changes in Cabinet - Whitlam 5.6:1,5 Waving the flag (Leader) 21.4:2 Offshore fight 'for people' 5.6:17 Whitlams arrive in U.K. for reunion with their Will be judged by (Jod, not P.M. - Bishop 6.6:1 children 21.4:3 Queries in Senate 6.6:1 P.M.'s wife lands castle 'stars' 23.4:3 (Jovernment has $27m. rent bill 8.6:3 Australia may get viceroy as ruler 24.4:1 Snedden flies off in search of stature 16.6:2 Australia asks U.K. to cut tie (Privy Council) Whitlam may get jet plane 20.6:20 26.4:3 T.V. 'grandstand' for politicians 30.6:3 Whitlam in talks with Pope 27.4:3 Scene atealera (note) 2.7:2 Changing Australia emerging 1.5:3 (jazette gets new name 3.7:3 Whitlam for U.S. - still no invitation 29.5:1 Lib. Q.C. out of politics (Mr N. Bowen) 12.7:1 P.M. welcome in America 31.5:3 Whitlam gets his Mercedes 17.7:3 Vanity v virtue (note) 1.6:2 Parliament T.V. inevitable 28.7:3 ' Transport Minister on 5-week overseas tour Change likely in House procedures 30.7:7 1,6:4 Major reshuffle in Liberal Party 'Cabinet' I'm no tourist - busy trip ahead (C.K. Jones) 4.8:4 2.6:3 Republic (note) 10.8:2 Snedden to visit China 2.6:3 Greenwood hits at 'bullying' 15,8:5 P.M. arrives in India for talks 4.6:1 Expanded role for Federal news service 15.8:23 No shortage of topics (Leader) 4.6:2 Beer costs frr M.Ps. increase 16.8:6 P.M. forecasts closer links with India 5.6:3 New team will advise Willesee 20,8:3 Shortland M.P. to visit China 6.6:5 Parliament pays tribute to Calwell 22,8:3 Barnard for overseas defence talks 9.6:9 P.M. may reahuffle 29.8:1 Whitlam to meet Nixon 18.6:1 Labor ready to foot the bills 1.9:2 P.M. given Nixon date 26.6:3 Branding the Government (Leader) 14,9:2 Snedden arrives in China 2.7:3 Coat of Arma roo is fair dinkum 19,9:5 V.l.P. trip in Russia criticised 4.7:10 Opposition 'billed' by Connor 21.9:5 5 leave Hanoi after aid talks 9.7:3 Labor (Jovernment here to stay - Whitlam 22.9:1 Mr Morris back from China 16.7:1 Caucus gives Libs a timely boost 22,9:2 P.M. wants wide field for talks 24.7:3 D.L.P. tries some shadow boxing 29.9:2 Four days 25.7:2 C.P. leader hints at dissolution 3.10:3 Cambodia on agenda for Whitlam 28,7:2 Labor 'plot' to oust Whitlam 5.10:3 Whitlam wants secret talks 28,7:3 Matching the promise (Leader) 6,10:2 Monetary talks for Crean 30,7:3 Reshuffle in Cabinet affects 9 Ministers Nixon, P.M. extend talks 31.7:3 9.10:1 Whitlam triumphs in Washington 1.8:1 Tighter hand on the helm (Leader) 10.10:2 McMahon replies - mispronunciation 'larrikin P.M, out of Foreign Affairs after Asian visit action' 2.8:8 10,10:3 Crean leaving U.S. for home 3.8:8 Name donors bill planned 11,10:4 Whitlam walks tall in America 4.8:2 Labor Ministers get the message 13.10:2 P.M. says in radio interview 10.8:1 Government grounds for double dissolution P.M. relaxes after battle 13.8:3 'remain open' 17.10:3 P.M. slates leaders 14.8:1 Lib - Lab swivel aeasion 19,10:1 P.M. due home tonight 15.8:1 Wizard! (Australia now kingdom) (note) 20.10:2 No comments from P.M. on return 16.8:1 Queen's title now official 20.10:3 Whitlam plans to visit Japan 29.8:3 Nation sentenced to 'hard labor' 24,10:5 Chinese accuse Snedden 1.9:3 N.M.H. INDEX 7-1973

AUSTRALIA - PARLIAMENT - OVERSEAS VISITS (C'td) AUSTRALIA - PARLIAMENT - SENATE (C'td)

P.M. for China 12.9:1 Land, housing for M.Ps. questioned in Senate Adviser to visit N.Z. (M/e Elizabeth Reid) 8.6:3 13.9:6 Questions pile up on leader 8.6:5 Topper and all for P.M. 29.9:1 Senate finishes five down 9.6:1 Journey of consequence (Leader) 29.9:2 P.M. to set Senate a test 21.8:1 P.M. to head 'vital talks' 29.10:1 Cafe owner threatened 21.8:1 Something to talk about (Leader) 30.10:2 Senators may get new lease of J.ife 8.11:3 Ministers roach agreement on minerals 31.10:3 Tasmanian senator suspended 8.11:3 Peking puts out red carpet for Whitlam 1.11:1 Senate sends another bill into limbo 24.11:2 Whitlam* climb high in China 2.11:3 Obstacles 29.11:2 Mao meets Whitlam for talks 3,11:1 Senate thwarts four measures 5.12:3 Whitlam pledges China new deal 5,11:1 Tea and sympathy (Leader) 6.11:2 AUSTRALIA - VISITING PERSONALITIES P.M. praises 'new ties' with China and Japan 6.11:3 Somare plans to visit P.M. 6.1:3 O'Keefe in overseas delegation 12.6:19 N. Vietnam group may visit Australia 15.1:12 Australia, N.G. disagree on freedom timing AUSTRALIA - PARLIAMENT - PREMIERS' CONFERENCE (Somare) 18.1:3 Crown Prince Akihato to pay visit 20.1:3 Cisll for Premiers to meet 5.2:1 U.K. defence chief (Lord Carrington) 2,2:3 Buah-beating (note) 6.2:2 Federal security measures tighten for visit P.M. to confer with States 11.4:1 (Bijedic) 20.3:1, A familiar scenario (Leader) 12.4:2 P.M. wants action on terrorism (Bijedic) 21.3:1,3 Inflation talks end with compromise 11.5:1 Whitlam may reorganise intelligence (Bijedic A pocketful of change (Leader) 12.5:2 visit 22.3:1 Commonwealth expected to give States more money Memorial visit extended (Bijedic) 22.3:1 26.6:3 'Hypocrisy' charge on Vietnam visit 12.4:8 More money or more tax 29.6:1 Prince lays wreath 9.5:8 An offer they can't refuse (Leader) 29.6:2 Crown Prince ends tour 19.5:36 Commonwealth 'responsible' for additional funds 29.6:5 $90,000 spent on security (Bijedic visit) 23.5:5 States to raise pay tax 30.6:1 Filipino general to visit (Romulo) 5.9:5 States hit by Treasury plea on stringency 30.6:3 Filipino calls for unity 14.9:3 Hamer seeks extra Premiers' talk 2.7:6 Yearly talks should end - Hamer 4.7:8 AUSTRALIA PARTY AUSTRALIA - PARLIAMENT - PRICES AND INCOME REFERENDUM A.P. plans changes in area 9.2:7 Toronto A.L.P. officers 2,3:7 (Jovernment accepts D.L.P. deal over incomes Campaign progress outlined 10.5:4 26.9:1 Whitlam may 'switch' to Australia Party 22.10:1 Prices, income bill carried 27.9:1 Too many voices (Leader) 27.9:2 AUSTRALIAN LABOUR PARTY When Chifley told 'No' on prices bid 27.9:4 Whitlam to make prices telecast 29.9:1 A.L.P. President to stand down (Argenton - Hawke plea on integrity 29.9:1 Glendale) 24,1:8 Yes vote 'bolsters costs battle' 1.10:1 Burns decides to stay president of A.L.P. 5.2:1 Hawke sees fight over incomes 2.10:1 Labor secretary decision in May 6.2:1 An option to act (Leader) 2.10:2 Labor group to consider voting system 6,2:11 Cairns seeks Hawke's aid on incomes 3.10:1 Problems of succession (Leader) 7.2:2 A.L.P. wage battle today 6.10:1 A.L.P. President stays put 7.2:3 Snedden says vote no to each question 8.10:1 Candidate (H.D.M. Combe) 23.3:3 Hawke criticised on wages stand 10.10:1 Young Labor talks 'unrepresentative' 17.4:5 Wages freeze not intended, P.M. promises 11.10:7 Young Labor call to rap Barnard 21.4:3 Yes-No on prices supported 11.10:21 A.L.P. denies gag tied on youth 23.4:3 Food price rise claim 'misleading' 13.10:4 Group seeks sanctuary for resisters 24.4:3 Hawke will fight Crovernment on wages referendum Sanctuary proposal criticised 25,4:16 16.10:1 Hills to offer legal aid 3,5:1 Whitlam's faith in wives vote 17.10:1 Ban hoardings and poster plan by Labor 3,5:12 Einfield urges immediate price freeze 17.10:1 A.L.P. to try a proven image 5.5:2 Group backs prices vote 22.10:6 Labor elects new man 12.5:1 Queensland 'slow' on prices - Whitlam 25.10:17 A.L.P. fee to States doubles 12.5:11 Neutral Labor vote on income 29,10:3 Mr Holding loses support 23.5:4 Prices, shortages worry shoppers 30,10:3 State Labor Governments rebuked 4,6:1 Referendum yes-no for debate 31,10:15 A.L.P. abortion move should fail 5,6:1 Milady's hairdo will cost more 3,11:1 Abortion move 'unrealistic' 6,6:29 Pause in prices inquiry 8,11:3 A,L,P. council will decide preselection 11.6:1 P.M. promises restraint on freezes 21,11:1 Cahill is secretary by wide margin 11,6:1 Freeze powers dangerous, says Snedden 22,11:1 P.M. asked to stop State dispute 12.6:3 Views for and against 5,12:7 Labor rejects move to abolish A.S.l.O. 12.6:14 Shortages worse 'if prices pegged' 6,12:6 Time to branch out (Leader) 13.6:2 Yes - No cases argued 7,12:1 Uren, Ducker to meet soon 13.6:3 The debate,,. 7.12:2 A.L.P. right wing proves the stronger 16.6:2 7.5 million to vote today 8,12:1 A.L.P. president warns of groups attempting A national question (Leader) 8.12:2 disunity 19.6:1 Rebuff for (Jovernment 10.12:1 Hills denies split in State A.L.P. 20.6:3 Hawke leaves hiding to vote 10,12:1 Leading Tasmanian Labor figure quits 25.6:3 A No-No (note) 10.12:2 Labor to close laundry door 30.6:2 Yes vote on prices in Newcastle 10.12:4 Aldermen suspended by A.L.P. 3.7:3 Labor's window (note) 4.7:2 AUSTRALIA - PARLIAMENT - SENATE P.M. cracks down on trappings at A.L.P. conferences 4.7:3 Liberals request recall of Senate 9.1:4 Executive rebuffs Whitlam 6.7:1 Cormack refuses to recall Senate 11.1:10 Surfers rock Labor's cautious boat 7.7:2 Oppostlon two parties 24,2:1 Two - President Hawke sees conflict snag 7.7:3 Thus far, its the Senate's parliament 7,4:2 •Controversial topics to test Labor 9.7:3 Senate numbers to rise under territories plan Iron coal deals attacked 10.7:1,3 Snedden says Whitlam pleading 11.7:1 11.4:3 Corporation contributed to Labor's opponents Senator hits at Senate 16,4:3 11,7:1 Gauntlet thrown to Senate 12.5:1 Three Government defeats in Senate 18.5:1,17 Mr Whitlam's whip cracks (Leader) 11.7:2 Victorians to 'judge' Senate stand 19.5:1 Beazley says resolution intolerable 11.7:3 Double doubta (Leader) 19.5:2 Unions warned on cost of strikes 11.7:5 Senate leader Murphy loses some authority 31.5:9 Vacant hostels for needy 11.7:5 Senate defers Bill on compensation 6.6:3 A.L.P. conference turns down maternity plan Four Government losses in Senate 8.6:1 12.7:1 Calling the tune (Leader) 8.6:2 8-1973 N.M.H. INDEX AVIATION - ACCIDENTS (C'td) AUSTRALIAN LABOUR PARTY Plane fittings 'crash risk' 20.9:6 Whitlam backs tobacco policy 12.7:3 Pilot crash lands Nomad on highway 4.10:3 Major wins for Whitlam 13.7:1 Tyres go as plane comes in (Tullamarine) Labor keeps abortion policy 13.7:1 10.10:5 Foreign relations not one treaty - P.M. 13.7:5 Search finds missing plane 11,12:5 Federal public service bonus safe 13.7:5 Policy on N.G. changed 13.7:5 AVIATION - CLUBS Independence promised to N. Territory 13.7:5 Proposal on tax rejected 13.7:5 Trainee pilots had never seen T.V. (N.A.S.A.) Check urged on overseas firms 14.7:1 Thumbs up and down (Leader) 14.7:2 Aiistrip gets office permit (North Wallsend) Whitlam rides high at conference 14.7:2 21.2:6 Labor backs ban on South Africa 14.7:4 First crossing claim f°r light plane 4.4:6 Tonkin defends State rights 14.7:4 Talk was of flying (B. Jephcott) 11,4:3 Change in union voting 14.7:4 Academy environment for pilot training - Survey A.L.P. doubles party's fees 14.7:4 8.5:35 Exercise in sovereignity (Leader) 16.7:2 Spectacular air show planned 7.6:5 H.V. A.L.P, branch launching - Newcastle East 18.7:14 'Early birds' at pilots' dinner 27.7:8 Hills gets vote of confidence 15.7:3 Sights set on Sabre (N'castle Aero Club) Labor factions deny leadership rumours 18.8:2 30.8:1 H.V. Strikes put A.L.P. heads in a gloom 6.10:2 Newcastle flying 'run at profit' 19.9:19 N.S.W. fees up: A.L.P. is broke 8.10:3 Demonstration flights at Rutherford field (Jovernment told to cut decision making 8.10:3 15.10:9 Oil auggestion investigated 1.12:35 Big aviation show at weekend 8.11:3 A.L.P. did not expel me - Gately 6.12:5 Aviation expo at Rutherford 8,11:2 L.H. Election call 'not a bluff 6.12:1 L.H. The greatest show on earth (R.N.A,C.) - State A.L.P. to right wing 12.12:1 J, Benton 9.11:2 Calwell left only house 13.12:3

AVIATION AVIATION - CRIMES Dental charts Hijack clue (Alice Springs) 3.1:6 Klteman after glide record 2.1:3 S.A. stages gliding titles 2.1:4 Prelate stops plane hijack 4.1:1 New life for plane trade 25.1:8 Air hoax sends passengers on long detour - N.Y. 'Grand design' looka dismal (Concorde) 1.2:2 6.1:1 Major airlines drop Concorde 2.2:3 Plane delayed by bomb hoax 15.1:1 Cropduster pilots seek raise 1.3:10 Bravery award for hero of hijack (Sandeman) First croaaing claim for light plane 4.4:6 20.1:1 Paris to see Nomad plane 17.4:3 Plane threat intent charge 23,1:5 Agents for plane sought (Nomad) 7.6:1 Anti-hijack police train 30,1:4 Verdict soon on Nomad production 13.6:3 Police say dead hijacker lonely Czech 28.4:1 Balloonist show for speedway 15.6:4 Hijacker identified (Miloslav Bradinec) 2.5:3 Up and away - to end of the rope (J, Vizzard) Friends indetify hijacker 3,5:8 19,6:3 Qantas fortune discovered under floor 5,7:1 Appeal on pilot's licence adjourned (R. Smith) Arrest for rifle on plane 5,7:3 19,6:9 Last Uacari cash sought 6.7:3 50 planes ordered (Nomad) 27,6:5 Arrests follow 4-day hijack (Benghazi) 25,7:1 Judge rejects pilot's appeal (R. Smith) 29,6:5 Arabs trigger hijack scare 5,9:1 F/Lt Freedman and F/0 Townsend for air race Travel trials in a world full of guns 11.10:2 19.7:1 Hijacked plane in Hongkb'ng 12,10:3 Poliomyelitis victim in air race 20.7:12 4 Australians in hijack 28.11:1 180 planes assemble for race 21.7:3 The price of terror 19.12:3 Flyers do check (Bankstown-Dubbo) 23.7:3 Cropdusters fly low over school 22.11:1 H.V, AVIATION - TRANSPORT Nomad to go into production 12,12:12 'Turn left and then follow that seagull' - Cards for airport workers 4.1:3 gliding expedition 21.12:1 Pilots plea on migrant fares 11.1:10 Ministers in inquiry on airport (Townsville) AVIATICT4 ACCIDENTS 12.1:4 M.H.R. alleges exploitation on air fares 12.1:12 Second oldest aviator crashes to death (Parker) Charter stop permitted (Pakistan) 13.1:13 1.1:1 Full Qantas review under way 15.1:3 80 on jetline survive plunge (Florida Everglades) Qantas - U.S. cut upsets balance 22.1:1 1.1:3 Air service to Alice Springs 22.1:3 Two survive burning plane 6.1:31 Talks 'under way' for China flints 23.1:3 No success in search for plane (Moruya) 27,1:3 Pilots granted 28 per cent pay increase 26.1:1 Death count starts in American Jet disaster T.A.A. to fly Cairns - Alice 2.2:6 9,2:1 Threat to stop planes averted 3.2:10 Plane crash injures pilot (Wilton) 26,2:3 Qantas told no Concorde subsidy 5.2:3 Service firm to pay for air crash 7,4:3 New route to Buenos Aires 7.2:22 Nine rescued as two helicopters come down in sea Fli^t plans (note) 9,2:2 10.4:3 Bigger airport terminal 9,2:4 Pilot found guilty of lake deaths 11.4:7 Quick buy saves $600,000 12.2:3 Pilot Jailed 3 years on manslaughter 14.4:9 City to gain more flights 12.2:8 Trawler saves plane victims 24.4:3 Commuter airlines reject T.A.A's. 'generous Gulls give Qantas $l/2m, bill 12.5:3 offers' 13.2:5 Light plane overdue (Townsville) 14.5:3 Air clerks plan pay stoppage 13.2:6 Missing pilot puzzle 15,5:1 Air offers claim denied 14.2:16 Trouble jet lands safely 2.6:9 Business men worried at air services 1.7.2:4 TU-144 crashes in ball of fire 4.6:1 Big reduction in air fare to Alice 21.2:11 Midair drama 7.6:1 Qantas pilots to be re-hired 7.3:18 Rescue plane wrecked - (Julf of Carpentaria Lower tourist air fare likely 14.3:1 11.6:3 Aust. plane urged for airline use 17.3:4 Mustang pilot killed (Ray Whitbread) 12.6:14 Ansett sells subsidiary 23.3:3 Aircraft kills 3 (Brewarrina) 14.6:1 $185 trip to Europe promised 23.3:3 Five unhurt as planes collide (Moorabbin) 2.7:3 T.A.A. may fly in W.A. 24.3:3 Many die in jet plunge 24.7:1 Qantas to fly new air route 5.4:8 Undercarriage of jet breaks 6.8:6 Hostesses to go on strike 12.4:1 Han hurt as aircraft sprays crop 8,8:21 Scope of T.A.A. to be wider 12.4:4 Crippled Jet towed away 10,8:4 Hostess atop called off 13.4:3 Air safety at the crossroads (Prof. Lundberg) Qantas gets new service 13.4:3 16.8:2 Off-peak air fares to be cut 30.4:1 Plane vaniahea in mountaina (Lismore) 17,8:1 New air fares 'confuse' 2.5:31 Camanche pilot described aa experienced 17,8:1 Government to raise T.A.A. charter 4.5:1 Plane wreckage thrown 150 yards - party finds Qantas suspends low U.S. fares 4.5:3 four dead 18,8:1 P-N.G's. new airline must be its own, says Take off crash kills pilot (Inverell) 7,9:3 Government 7.5:1 N.M.H. INDEX 9-1973 AVIATION - TRANSPORT (C'td) BANKS AND BANKING (C'td) Air links with Sydney grow - Survey 8.5:35 April savings rise $36m, 1,6:15 Ansett's plans concern P.M. 9.5:18 Bank head to retire (J,C. Kenny) 28,6:14 Baggage strike hits Ansett 15.5:12 Exchange discount doubled 30,6:3 Bill will widen T.A.A. role 17.5:8 Bankers' chief (Sir Robert Noiman) 3.7:10 P-N.G. agrees on air deal 19.5:1 Savings deposits reach new peak 3.7:10 Air link with China pn#sible 19.5:3 Bank of N.S.W. chief (D.M. Arnold) 5.7:24 Not the Minister for Pubs 23.5:3 Manager named (K.J.H. Wilson) 5,7:25 Debating extended 23.5:5 $l,000m, in A,N,Z. deposits 6,7:6 T.A.A. granted extra powers 25.5:3 (Jovernment recalls bank cash 7,7:10 Australian air fare cuts for tourists 26.5:3 Bank credit cards next year 12.7:1 All transport to be in one department 29.5:1 Rise in banks yearly trading 17.7:10 T.A.A. in tie with Masling 30.5:12 Plane disaster only publicity 31.5:9 $1.7 billion notes in circulation 17.7:10 Bank chief looks at roles of future 18.7:20 New Qantas chairman - sir Donald Anderson 1.6:5 C.B.C. lifts net profit 84 p.c. 28.7:10 Caima urges China air run at loss 1.6:7 Savings bank funds record 31.7:8 Amendment to airlines bill not acceptable Bankers lift interest 3.8:8 2.6:3 New leader for Bank 7.8:3 Fatigue rules 'dated' 4,6:3 Banks break deposit home loan records 10.8:6 (Jovernment stays out of dispute 6.6:11 Hawke on bank board 29.8:1 'Qantas only' rule expected soon 7.6:5 (Jovernment to form export bank 29.8:3 Qantas seat capacity to be increased 12.6:14 Higher bank rates Monday 15.9:1 Qantaa starts low Fiji fare 16.6:4 Manager for Wales branch (Mr K. Taylor) 22.9:12 Qantas moving out of the red 30.6:1 Bank expects stricter money curbs 28.9:9 Gamblers' special 14,7:1 Interest on savings up 2 p.c. 29.9:1 Qantas now a rum run 1.8:10 Bank of N.S.W. net $36.4m. 27.10:10 North Coast air link starting 2.8:7 National Bank group nets $16.97m. 9.11:6 $24m. jet, sixth for Qantas 4.8:10 Bank man's cool courage lauded 14.12:1 Purple and gold 14.8:4 Air N.Z. profit takes off 17.8:6 BEACHES AND BATHS Qantas gets two more Jumbos 20.8:1 (Xistoms check by computer 30.8:15 Surf cleared in shark alarm 1,1:6 Airline meals prove unsafe 5,9:3 Surfers future not so sunny 3.1:4 Airport dispute goes on 13.9:6 Many at beaches 4.1:3 Valley air aid men stop 15.9:3 Pool 'evictions' 4.1:3 Deadlock in air dispute 18.9:1 Swimming classes (Warners Bay) 4.1:1 L.H. Aircraft diverted in strike 22.9:9 Saving a life (note) 4.1:2 L.H. Flights off as airport shuts 24,9:1 Eviction from pool denied 5.1:7 Strike, fog strands travellers 25.9:1 Off on scholarship (Evan Walton) 5,1:14 Air cuts add to traffic chaos 29.9:3 Swimming lessons to be free 8,1:4 Weather shuts airport to international jet Those Lake itches 9,1:4 arrivals 2.10:3 Boat is dream come true (power rescue boat Port Mascot restrictions disrupt Newcastle 3.10:1 Stephens) 11,1:10 Strike break likely 3.10:1 Council reduces support for surf powerboat Flights end at Mascot 4.10:1 (Newcastle) 11,1:24 Airport still shut 5.10:1 Ill-tempered sheep pointed way to swim Strikebound Mascot open again 8.10:3 campaign 11.1:1 Threat of wider airport strike 9,10:1 Jet rescue boat hits surfer 15.1:1 A.C.T.U. enters airport dispute 10.10:1 Lifesavers rescue 11 in surf 15.1:4 Sydney air strike settled 11.10:1 Hundreds stung 17.1:1 Qantas income flies higher 11.10:16 Lifesavers revive girl in surf (Stockton) Threat of big airline strike 12.10:1 17.1:7 Intrastate air fares go up 15.10:1 Bluebottle stings continue 18.1:4 Rises to be back-dated 18.10:3 Beach development grant bid (Swansea) 18.1:1 L.H. Airline fares go up 20.10:1 Four girls saved from rip 19.1:4 Airlines to reduce all flights 10.11:1 Bluebottle stings for 400 24.1:4 Pilot dismissed for low flying 15.11:1 Swimmer saved, semi-conscious 29.1:3 British Airways in Newcastle 16.11:4 Boards rip into surfers at Nobbys beach 30,1:3 Pilots to work on 17.11:1 Surfboards injure two riders 31.1:4 Air fares to N.Z. up 20 per cent 17.11:3 Opposition to licence (Dixon Park Surf Lifeaaving Pilot claims record trip 19.11:3 Club) 1.2:6 Union urges solution to airport row 21.11:15 Surfboard fin safety move 7.2:12 Ansett wipes class in T.A.A. pilot strike Did those pool dogs escape? 7.2:12 23.11:3 Friends save surfer 7.2:33 Government firm in stand on T.A.A. strike 27.11:3 Many dogs offend 8.2:4 Pilots 1,12:1 Additional fee at pool denied (Swansea) 15,2:7 Former T.A.A. pilot grounded 8,12:1 Olympic pool by Christmas 22,2:3 Jones says air bus more suited 10,12:3 Stockton pool to be open 23,2:4 T.A.A. returns $1.9m. profit 12.12:23 Suburbia takes the big plunge - P, Jarratt 27,2:2 BANKS AND BANKING Boat rescues policemen swept to sea 2.3:1 Busy day for bluebottles 5.3:3 A.N.Z. benefits from merger 1.1:10 Surfboat appeal raises $13,000 (Gosford) 5.3:12 Record savings growth 5.1:6 Rescuer missing in Mooney surf (B, (Joodwin) Wales records $23m. profit 5.1:7 16,3:1 Bank loans rise in December 13.1:11 Surf search abandoned (B, Goodwin) 19.3:7 Bank's owners still puzzle (Bank of N.S.W.) Pool group to meet 19,3:7 7.2:23 August start on pool project (Charlestown) Five days extra for bank staff 13.2:21 5,4:1 L.H. Bank loans higher 22,2:17 Newcastle invention on world tour (inflatable New Wales Manager (V.N. Weller) 23.2:9 belt) 10.4:25 Unionist Joins bank board (Williams) 7,3:4 Brighter beaches suggested 18.4:1 C.B.C. Branch Manager (G.R. Paterson) 20,3:12 Beach combing (note) 19.4:2 Resources Bank post (T,B.C. Bell) 28.3:19 Pools to close for winter 24,4:7 $151m. rise in bank deposits 31.3:12 Beach assault coming 11,5:4 Wales to raise capital 31.3:12 Beauty queens to wed 7.6:16 Savings at new peak 3,4:9 Beach area 'doomed' report says 19.6:1 Minister called 'irresponsible' 11,4:3 A dumper on the beaches (Leader) 20,6:2 Managers to meet (A. &, N.Z.) 11.4:24 Purdue hits report on beaches 20,6:11 Demand for borrowing 11.4:25 Separate beach inquiry wanted 21,6:5 Cardiff Manager (P.H, Kemp, Bank of N.S,W.) Dreay day, dreay beach scene 23.6:4 12.4:22 More 'fight' on December beach plans urged: The feminine touch (confidante for women, Rich 6.7:3 Rural Bank) 26.4:19 Lifesavers to use helicopter (Manly) 14.7:9 Money beats a trousseau 3.5:19 Government raises pool subsidy 14.7:10 $I,600m. more in savings 5.5:13 Council lets pool tender 14.7:10 Surplus to continue 8.5:13 Bell attacks pools policy 25.7:6 Bank paya unchanged 10 per cent 11.5:11 N.M.H. INDEX 10-1973

BEACMES AND BATHS (C'td) BRIDGES Cutler to open bridges Feb. 23 (Cockle Creek) Public safety and sport (Editorial) 26.7:2 L.H. Charlestown 'ignored' 30.7:7 11,1:1 Surf clubs in support plan 2.8:6 L.H. $12,000 bridge to help club (Cessnoek) 15,1:9 $73,000 for pool (Charlestown) 9.8:3 L.H. State offers bridge repair grant (Dunn's Creek) Surf boats accepted by Council (Gosford) 13.3:6 15.1:9 Newcastle beaches inspected 14.8:4 Gateway to a new era (Editorial) (Cockle Creek) Poser on awlmming clubroom at baths 16.8:4 18.1:2 L.H. Aldermen list beach works 20.8:9 Delay in new bridgework (Dartbrook) 22.1:10 Lord Mayor to open $l/4m, Olympic pool (Stockton) Ready to hand over (Cockle Creek) 1.2:3 L.H. 25.8:3 Minister to open bridges (Cockle Creek) 23.2:14 Dixon Park club extension opposed 27.8:4 New Cockle Creek bridges opened 24.2:4 Lord Mayor opens pool 27.8:7 Lake top in tourism, says Cutler 1.3:1 L.H. Powered boat for lifesavers 28.8:19 New bridge for Toukley 13.3:4 Behind pool smiles, a tale of woe 4.9:4 Bridge to open later (Tea (Jardens) 26.3:8 Boatshed (Horseshoe Beach) 19.9:7 Vacy bridge to close 28.3:14 Rowing record 1.10:1 Punch to open Seaham bridge 4.4:14 New Nobbys boat presented 10.10:28 Westgate engineers aided in own deaths: Coroner (Xir white stump (Nobbya Beach) 11.10:1 13.4:9 Winery givea boat (Nobbya) 11.10:1 H.V. To ferryman, its a bridge of sighs (Seaham) Booth sees problems on pool funds 18.10:1 L.H. 14.4:1 Surf club geta approval (Dixon Park) 8.11:4 Opening of Seaham bridge (John Scott Bridge) Low priority for seawall (Merewether Beach) 16.4:6 14.11:5 $62,000 to protect bridge (Bulga Bridge) 18.4:17 Beach to be closed (Little Beach) 15.11:3 H.V. Bridge over Macleay 11.5:3 Beach rescue crew 'sing to safety' in surf ordeal Singleton bridge girders placed 21.5:12 16.11:3 Hinton bridge to be closed 3.7:5 Sunshine baths repairs tops 6.12:3 L.H. Fifty men needed on bridge (Sydney Harbour) Bluebottles, rips plague swimmers 10.12:3 17.7:12 Cool inviting, but not all pools safe 10.12:4 Bridge in use next month (Four Mile Creek) Wallsend pool for talks 12.12:6 19.7:3 H.V. Surf lifesaving equipment ban to be checked All comes tumbling down (Watkins Bridge) 17.12:8 19.7:3 L.H. Wallsend pool recommended for loan programme Shire wins bridge argument (Parsons Creek) 19.12:10 2.8:19 Beach promenade included in works plan 21.12:5 Tender for bridge accepted (Kingdom Ponds) Adults, boy caught in rip 26.12:1 2.8:8 H.V. Police to get tough on beach thefts 28.12:5 Tender for new bridge (Glennies Creek) 8.8:10 Three bridges to be demolished 9.8:7 L.H. BOATING - ACCIDENTS New sigh over the bridge of sighs - Westgate 10.8:6 Gale runs yachts aground (Belmont) 1,1:1 Wallsend bridge 'too small' 16.8:3 L.H. Mistake leads to search for boat (Tea Gardens) Council to remove old bridge road (Boolaroo) 2,1:4 27.9:3 L.H. Yacht towed to port (Defiance 11) 4.1:5 Cockle Creek Bridge removal cost $2,250 S.O.S. call from launch (Hawkesbury R.) 6.1:31 11.10:6 L.H. Newcastle registry for boats 12,1:4 River bridge unusable 12.10:7 New flag worked like a charm 17.2:3 Death throes of Cockle Creek bridge 15.11:1 L.H. Man burnt when cruiser explodes (MarmongPt) Ban placed on bridge construction - Tea Gardens 18.2:1 12.12:15 Youth drowns in dinghy capsize 5,2:1 Boat safety proposals 8.2:8 BUILDING AND BUILDING MATERIALS Police tow disabled boat into harbour 26.2:3 Two women drown trapped in cruiser (Caloimdra) Government explores building costs 5.1:3 22.3:1 Building figures rise 1.3:16 Pt Macquarie boating fatality 22.3:3 State to examine loan claim (N.S.W.P.B. Society) Boating bill to await study 4.4:6 28.3:3 Boat shatters in surf 23.4:1 Building Society loan control bid fails 5.4:5 2 drown in boats accident 24.4:1 Building Societies may be curbed 19.4:1 Five drown, two missing in sea (Perth) 26.4:1 Building material costs up 20.4:6 Flares to aid of two men (Nobbys) 26.4:3 Building Societies say restrictions would hit Two saved after channel capsize (Swansea) 28.4:3 housing 27.4:10 Sea claims $7,000 sloop 4.5:1 Building cost up 5.5 p.c. 28.4:11 Patient saw distress flag 15.5:1 Building sets record level 1.5:9 Disabled launch towed in 21.5:3 Building Society change 2.5:3 Seminar on boat safety 9.6:11 Boom in March 25.5:1 4 drown in boat capsize 12.6:1 High buildings trend 'crazy' 25.5:4 Man drowns as big wave slices boat (Stallard) Building codes 'old fashioned' 26.5:10 18.6:1 Societies to pay 6-1/2% 20.6:1 Check weather before sailing 21.6:1 New building law in 1974 28.6:7 Marie Celeste Junior, ghosts into port 25.6:1 H. Smith sells building for $3m. - Sydney 3.7:11 $5,000 craft abandoned on rocks - Julie Anna Withdrawals beat savings 4.7:21 2.7:3 Shortage of materials hit builders 21.7:10 Maitland yacht in distress (Bangaree) 9.7:3 Rate up in Building Societies 21,7:11 Japanese ship sights yacht (Bangaree) 10.7:1 Hills calls for brick price halt 25,7:1 Woman tells of ordeal in 36ft yacht (Bangaree) Time and motion building dispute 4.8:3 11.7:1 Ship bid to ease cement shortage 10.8:3 Waves dump boat 11.7:10 Builders plan more lay-offs 11.8:3 Three rescued: cruiser lost on maiden trip 14.7:3 Last cement plant shuts 14.8:1 Survivors of barge found (Green Seal) 30.7:3 A.M.P. building tallest 15.8:1 Tide catches trawler 30.7:7 Cement strike effect builds up 15.8:7 Family of four feared drowned (Gosford) 20.8:1 Conference sought on cement row 16.8:6 Police rescue sick yachtsmen 21.8:3 Men to decide cement strike 20.8:3 Sea hunt fails to find family (Gosford) 21.8:5 Cement supplies start today 21.8:4 Man 45, drowns in boat mishap 27.8:3 Housing materials 6.8 p.c. dearer over year Two hurt as cruiser explodes at jetty 31.8:1 29.8:23 Elderly man saved by dive 24.9:3 Building Society wound up (Muswellbrook) Speedboat passenger drowned in Myall 1.10:1 30.8:2 H.V. Wave swept men under boat's tangled wreckage Brickworks buy by P.G.H. Industries 4.9:9 19.10:5 New buildings worth $29m, 10.9:7 $1,000 In boats vanish from Lake 20.10:12 Building 'idols' criticised 17.9:3 Fruitless Lake search for sunken yacht 22.10:3 Societies interest rises 1 p.c. 27,9:1 Fisherman dies in boat capsize (Swansea) 24.10:1 Bricks up by modest 16 p.c. 1.10:10 No M.S.B. control (Swansea) 25.10:1 L.H. (Josford building record 18,10:14 For whom the seas toll (Editorial) 25.10:2 L.H. Lombard House feature 23.11:7 Spot fines for sailors 15.11:3 Homes and Building Annual 1973 27.11: Supplement Police tow in disabled boat 19.11:3 Home, building annual praised 28.11:4 N.M.H. INDEX 11-1973

BUILDING AND BUILDING MATERIALS (C'td) BUILDING AND BUILDING MATERIALS - NEWCASTLE (C'td) Building firm suspended 18.12:6 $158,000 units grant to Masons 20.12:5 Wallsend tops building poll 25,1:4 Palais takes time off 25,1:4 BUILDING AND BUILDING MATERIALS - MANPOWER Hostel has everything but the guests (Ruth AND UNIONS Fairfax House) 7,2:4 Unionists criticise high rise 21,2:4 Work may resume on 3 jobs 11.1:6 Protest at sackings (P.W.D.) 27.2:11 B.L.F. strike discussion 12.1:4 Men to protest sacking (P.W.D.) 1.3:8 Striking B.L.F. men to meet 16.1:4 Y.M.C.A. to sell building (King St) 5.3:4 Minister held to promise (P.W.D.) 17.1:3 P.W.D. men to stop again 9.3:4 Bid to end labourers' stoppage 17.1:4 No action on motion: Cutler (Newcastle East 'Enough work' for P.W.D. men 18.1:11 Motel) 13.3:5 Dismissal threat for talks 19.1:5 Plan for $lm. complex in Wharf Road 14.3:1 Election for building men 26.1:5 Building plans increase 16.3:5 Concrete strike settled 16.2:17 Arcade for Adamstown 28.3:14 Unionists criticise high rise 21.2:4 Council permits fun parlour 5.4:5 Building talks on leave 2.3:5 It's not all smooth sailing at the Opera House P.W.D. sackings 'must stand' 20.3:5 5.4:13 P.W.D. strikers decide to stay out 21.3:13 $2.6m. brick investment (P.G.H. Industries) Stopwork over P.W.D. strike 22.3:9 5.4:16 M.L.As. pledge support to P.W.D. men 26.3:6 Building group surplus up (Greater Newcastle P.W.D. atoppage extended to 24 hours 27.3:4 P.B. Society) 11.4:15 P.W.D. men to stay on strike 28.3:5 'Y' building passed in 13.4:5 Strikes call to aid P.W.D. men 29.3:9 Buildings worth $2.3m. 16.4:4 P.W.D. sackings 'must stand' 30.3:7 Hostel plan passed 18.4:6 B.L.F. to meet on election 4.4:6 $45,000 paid for city building 18.4:18 F>roject bans holding up $l,500m. jobs 5.4:10 Restaurant finds favour 25.4:8 Permanency bid by builders 27.4:15 Home builders think in brick (P.G.H.) - Survey Overtime ban too costly 8.5:4 8.5:21 Building ban not in North 14.5:3 Building records set each year - Survey 8.5:47 Building shut down looming 16.5:3 Multi-million dollar offices plan - Howard Smith Building workers stop today 16.5:17 23.5:1 Union takes on labor control 17.5:30 Planner opposes motel project 23.5:13 Building men meet today 21.5:3 Major building projects behind schedule 9,6:11 Cranedrivers stop affects jobs worth $350m. Construction work record $4.6m. 22.6:5 24,5:8 Demolition ban on East End hotel 23.6:3 Master Builders sack men on 800 projects 25.5:1 Big building year seen 17.7:4 Building row spreads to 5,000 tradesmen 26.5:3 Arcade project delay sought 18.7:8 Strike threat hangs over building talks 29.5:3 Cement lack halts builders 9.8:3 Building talks continuing 30.5:3 Cohen building warehouse 11.8:13 (Jovernment to inquire on building job permanency Huge deals revitalise Newcastle 15.8:1 31.5:3 Building approvals stay high 18.8:4 Hope for end of building industry stop 4.6:3 Building costs in North up 12p.c. 22.8:3 Strike over for builders 5.6:3 Builders' board to open in Newcastle 24.8:10 Claim report for B.W.I.U. 5.6:4 Old City landmark to he demolished (Brown's Builders disputes resolved 6.6:3 Bookstall) 1.9:10 Building workers reject leave plan 7.6:9 First stoppage in 50 years (Earp, Woodcock and Builders reach agreement 22,6:5 Beveridge) 13.9:6 Building men in stopwork 4.7:5 35 timber workers go back (Earp, Woodcock and Northern plumbers to miss stopwark 9.7:4 Beveridge) 15.9:13 Building dispute for talks 11,7:4 Roof tile plant cost $2.6m. 20.9:2 H.V. Builders strike in Victoria 12.7:3 City office block planned 26.9:15 Labourers strike over sackings (Dowsett Engn.) High rise City building 'ideal' (Bolton St) 17.7:6 26.9:15 Labourers to consider wider strike 20.7:7 Tenders soon for F.l.A. building 2.10:4 Building job link sought 28.8:10 New Howard Smith, bank plan passed 3.10:7 'Taming concrete jungle' 6.9:4 Newcastle M.B.A. plans 5.10:5 'Union strife' if plan fails 20.9:7 New City building favoured 10,10:7 B,W,I,U, agrees to leave plan 28.9:7 Building record in sight 23,10:3 Mundey's team tops B.L.F. 6.10:9 Building strike hits Newcastle 29,10:3 Laborers call off strike: arrested -9.10:15 lee cream site consent given 29,10:6 B.W.I.U. service leave talks 17,10:14 Building rise in Newcastle 14,11:4 Builders ban overtime 20.10:3 Fight for T.P.I. House denied 14.11:5 Concrete ban being policed 24.10:18 Tenders soon for new F.l.A. building 22.11:4 Tactics (note) 25.10:2 Legal check on building rights 28.11:6 78 charged after flats protest 25.10:3 Building permits soar to record 18.12:5 B.L.F, hides its funds as head-on union clash looms 27.10:3 BUILDING AND BUILDING MATERIALS - OPERA HOUSE Building strike hits Newcastle 29.10:3 Union heads arrested on city building site 30,10:3 Bus plans go astray at concerts 22,1:4 B.L.F. 'green bans' to stay - Mundey 31.10:1 Opera tour 'quite strenuous' 1.2:5 Northern B.L.F, irresponsible, says employer Dixon to conduct orchestra 10.2:3 31,10:8 (Jovernment will invite Joern Utzon to Opera House B.W.I.U. guards Jobs in Rocks dispute 1.11:8 opening 16.2:3: B.L.F. votes to end strike 2.11:3 'Highbrow' tag worry for Opera House 24.3:3 Labor Council enters row 3.11:1 Opera House to have family night 22.5:4 Stopwork on lockouts 7.11:5 Opera charges to be studied 28.5:9 Master Builders want Whitlam at strife talks . Rock to go to the Opera 29.6:3 8.11:1 A.B.C. signs on Opera House 5.7:3 Tradesmen hit builders lock-out plan 8,11:12 Big offers for opera tickets 13.7:1 Building talks fail again 9.11:1 Opera House party of the year 20.7:1 Building dispute talks collapse 10.11:1 Royalty to visit 24.7:1 Vital talks today on building 10.11:4 Confusion reigns at the Opera House - P. Short B.L.F. agrees to defer strike 13.11:1 26,7:2 B.L.F. hits at 'police interference' 14.11:3 Opera House 7,8: Supplement Builders unions settle strike 15,11:3 Utzon 'No' to opening invitation 11.8:1 Concrete laying, no game for boys 15.11:4 A.C.T.U. pick builder for opera post 25.8:34 Unionism backed on building jobs 16.11:5 Opera House test run 28.8:3 Full High Court rules against B.L.F. 4.12:3 Newcastle singers chosen - Opera House thrill Building work in anarchy 11,12:3 30.8:1 All set at Opera House 30,8:4 BUILDING AND BUILDING MATERIALS - NEWCASTLE $93m. Opera House cover 28.9:3 Boom opens Sydney Opera House 29.9:1 Membership for Society (N.P.B.S. Ltd) 5.1:6 Axeman of the opera 13.10:10 Buildings to change face of Hamilton 10.1:5 Newcastle not invited to Opera House 15.10:3 No date for $lm. Gazebo 10.1:5 Lord Mayor off to the opera 16.10:3 Newcastle building record 17.1:7 12-1973 N.M.H. INDEX

CESSNOCK (C'td) HLILDING AND BUILDING MATERIALS OPERA HOUSE (C'td) Noise remedy satisfies city 13.9:1 H.V. Inspection at Paxton 13.9:1 H.V. Anderson as Askin's guest 17.10:1 Extensions 'on again' - sewerage decision Sydney set to go gay today 20.10:1 Victory over materialism (Leader) 20.10:2 reversed 27.9:3 H.V. Paxton request sought 4,10:2 H.V. Queen, Prince return as sightseers 22.10:1 Concessions query goes to Minister 11.10:1 H.V. If you've missed Opera House curtains 13.11:4 Mayor is no opera fan 18.10:1 H.V. Clean-up for Cessnoek 18.10:6 H.V. BUILDINGS - HISTORIC State 'shackles on councils' 25.10:1 H.V. Crowning will open Civic Week program 1.11:2 H.V. National Trust concern for bush pub demolitions Mayor denies area ignored 1,11:2 H.V. 30.8:7 $30,000 road works start 1.11:2 H.V. $20,000 athletic job starts 8.11:6 H.V. CANBERRA Civic hopes for oil from coal boost for city $3m. deficit 20.4:1 15.11:1 H.V. Horses must move out 22.11:1 H.V. Canberra tower to dominate skyline 22.5:1 172 blocks for sale to raise rates 23.11:5 Ban on tower 23.5:3 Minimum rate rise forecast 29.11:1 H.V. Injunction on tower plea fails 10.7:8 Sewer sought for Kearsley 29.11:2 H.V. A.W.U. asks for tower inquiry 14.7:13 City campaign for house numbers 29.11:3 H.V. Work on tower halted 22,9:3 $500,000 industrial estate project 6.12:1 H.V. Restraint put on Canberra tower 1.11:6 Long serving alderman on long term 6.12:2 H.V. CEMETERIES House owners challenge city 6.12:5 H.V. Whitlam trip to Cessnoek 18.12:5 Death grants doubled 14.2:12 Vic. funerals to resume 15.2:10 CHURCHES Funerals worry clergy 19.7:1 H.V, No visit by Pope Paul 1.1:1 CENSORSHIP Pope's 'no' to visit disappoints 2.1:4 First brick convent (Cessnoek) 4.1:12 Stemming the flow of pornography 17.3:2 Introducing the new Bishop of Newcastle 11.1:2 Return of siezed posters 21.3:6 Minister leaves Cessnoek (Rev. G. Jones) 11.1:14 Labour attacks (Jovernment abolition of trial by Bishop from Slovenia 13.1:4 jury 23.3:3 Church post to Tasmania (Presbyterian - Rev, G.A. The jury is out (Leader) 24.3:2 Wood) 31.1:6 Walker backs indecency bill 31.3:4 Methodist-Catholic dialogue planned 1.2:3 Reaction could mean end of pornography bill Mormons to build new church - Cessnoek 1.2:14 13.4:2 Evangelists, churches lead child mission 1,2:6 Censor body demanded 29.6:1 Tough image, but faith is there - Bishop Shevill 7.2:2 CESSN(X:K Three churches in joint role 7.2:16 Melbourne to be centre of world for a day 16.2:2 Vintage festival program taking place 11.1:14 Recognition for church (Scientology - Church of Gardens landscaped 11.1:15 the New Faith) 17,2:11 All welcome in queen contest 15.1:4 Papal message to open Congress 19,2:1 Cessnoek given park area for 10c a year 18,1:18 Closing mass for 120,000 26.2:1 Rate unchanged but spending record planned Ukranian cardinal to visit 6,3:17 23.1 :5 Adventists hold 'open house' 8,3:4 L.H. Relief work move for jobless single men 25.1:6 Adventists pray for Irish peace 15.3:1 L.H. Better tourist aids urged 8.2:13 Childrens mission 'big success' 15.3:3 L.H. Vandalisra apathy 'amazes' council 15.2:12 Priest refuses funeral service (C of E, Milton) Appeal to Morris on officer (parking) 17.2:10 17.3:1 Airport plan for Cessnoek 1.3:18 Cleric extends ban on services 19.3:1 Delays annoy association (Kurri Kurri) 1.3:19 Saving an old church - Woodville C of E. Rates governed by promises 8.3:19 22.3:18 Bellbird seeking extended bus route 15.3:16 Jaraes to Join college reunion 27,3:3 Council attacks mine work 29.3:20 Salvationist tours world (Benjamin) 27.3:10 Preservation call (George Brown) 29.3:24 Church is flying high (S.D.A.) 31,3:3 Cessnoek 'a victim of political bias' 12.4:24 Singleton farewell to priest 4.4:11 Attractive extension - Shakespeare Park 26.4:18 6,000 will follow Way of the Cross 5.4:16 Meeting to seek arts branch 26.4:18 Bishop stays in hospital, more tests (Toohey) Protest over pollution 3.5:20 6.4:4 Centre nears completion 3.5:20 Follow the way (Way of the Cross) 9.4:3 Arts Council branch formed 3.5:21 Bishop Shevill to be installed on Aug. 6 14.4:4 Industrial sites not available 3.5:22 • Bishop opens Church (R.C. - Gateshead) 16.4:6 Cessnoek wins stability - Survey 8.5:65 Extra chairs used in church service (S.D.A.) Joint finance call to sewer Heddon Greta 10.5:20 Council criticised for Kurri 'inaction' 10.5:21 16.4:12 Proposal on abattoir 24.5:15 The final conflict (Leader) 20.4:2 No increase in ward numbers 31.5:7 Easter messages from the Bishops 20.4:2 Council points 31.5:6 H.V.; 7.6:4 H.V. Services well attended 21.4:4 Survey today on traffic 7.6:6 H.V. Tourists lift church attendances 23.4:10 Hills promises road link with Mt White 21.6:1 Church plans to rebuild hall (Southern Cross) H.V. 25,4:8 Hamilton Church proposed (S.D.A.) 25.4:16 Prisoners will aid community 21.6:1 H.V. Synod against divorce ban 30.4:3 Mining leader invited to Cessnoek 21.6:1 H.V. Sanctuary appeal (St John's C of E. Raymond Distribution of funds 'unfair' 21.6:3 H.V. Terrace) 3.5:15 Parking limit for Kurri 21.6:3 H.V. Francis James to address reunion 3.5:21 Town Clerk to end career (J.W. Stephenson) Undecided on unity (Presbuterian) 4.5:3 28.6:1 H.V. $15,000 drive to replace sanctuary 7.5:12 Mining chief to visit for mayoral talk 28.6:3 H.V. Open-air mass for Bishop of Maitland 8.5:3 S.P.A. 'could aid Kurri industry' 5.7:1 H.V. Bible man was jungle fighter (Rev. L. Buckman) Appeals policy remains same 5.7:4 8.5:14 Cessnoek may get shop plaza 12.7:1 H.V. Masses mark 25 years as Bishop (Toohey) 9,5:8 'New centre' for Valley 19.7:1 H.V. Oldest old boy meets Primate 10.5:1 Weston group disbands 19.7:1 H.V. Francis James has his opinions 11.5:3 Efforts blocked - Deputy 26.7:3 H.V. Women as priests 22.5:1 Council points 2.8:3 H.V. Law may force churches 'to end much social work' Abermain gains in sewerage 9.8:3 H.V. 25.5:1 Land auction for overdue rates 16.8:3 H.V. Anglican land declared to be ratable 25.5:7 Sewerage plans rescinded 23.8:1 H.V. Synod rejects divorces bill 26.5:1 Judging soon on gardens 23.8:1 H.V. Children of (Jod come to North 28.5:4 Mine village at Paxton 30.8:1 H.V. Church links with past (St Patrick and St Brigid, Cossnock arts festival urged 30.8:2 H.V. Cooranbong) 31.5:2 L.H. Talks on plans for mine (Paxton) 4.9:5 Sanctuary to be restored (st John's Raymond Mine village hits snag 6.9:1 H.V. Terrace) 7.6:5 H.V. Brown to serve- 11th term 13.9:1 H.V. St .John's Rectory 14.6:2 H.V. N.M.H. INDEX 13-1973 CHURCHES (C'td) CHURCHILL AWARDS Church saved - St John's C. of E. Wollombi American law beats Newcastle detective 21.6:3 H.V. (Shepherd) 17.1:18 Mlaalonary in search for recruits 22.6:5 Study tour for remedial centre (W. Maley) S. Army expecta $23,000 2.7:6 Blahop-elect farewelled before leaving London 9.11:1 9.7:3 Space problem beaten (Cardiff C of E.) CIVIL DEFENCE 19.7:7 L.H. Blahop-elect leavea today (Shevill) 20.7:3 Emergency team 25.1:17 Church hostel aite chosen (Singleton) 24.7:15 Civil Defence 'home' nearly ready 14.2:16 Uethodiat Synod atarta 25.7:5 Flood training 5.3:3 Last eervice at Church (St James, Wickham) New civil defence divisions 27.3:4 26.7:5 New base to be opened 29.3:12 Church In 'time of decline' (Methodist Synod) Upper Hiuiter emergency personnel 31.3:14 27.7:8 Global mission aet for 1975 28.7:4 Emergency services to confer 26.5:36 (Jovernment gives Valley floodboat 28.5:11 Stone found as church 'retires' 30.7:3 (niurch is now redundant 30.7:5 Bigger job for Civil Defence 30.5:4 St Jamea: a flickering flame goes out - P.A. Opening by Townsend 28.6:3 Haalam 1.8:2 New H.Q. ready for disaster services 31.7:6 Cessnoek to stage disaster exercise 9.8:1 H.V. Standing room only at ceremony 2.8:5 New emergency aet explained 5.11:8 Eucharist marks 60 years (C of E. , Aberdeen) Record breaker Valley 'flood' 29.11:1 H.V. 2.8:2 H.V. CLUBS Church group head on job full time 3.8:4 Home after mix-up, but took 6 hours (Bishop Vic. clubs in poker machines bid 1.1:6 Shevill) 4.8:1 Club service threatened 5.1:4 Church and community (Leader) 6.8:2 Clubs and union to confer 11.1:6 Newcastle Bishop installed (Bishop Shevill) Union, clubs agree - strike threat wanes 12.1:3 7.8:1 Sydney clubs closed despite rise 13,1:3 Oiurch has vital role to play in industrial Clubs warn staff on pay increases 16,1:1 city 7.8:8 Clubs blame union 26,1:1 It was a lasting impression 7.8:8 New hotel sets policy 26.1:8 Bishop sees christian role in unioniam 8.8:5 Chill wind in clubland 2.2:4 Tempting (note) 9.8:2 Club only for R.S.L. 'workers' 3.2:39 1,900 attend church event (S.D.A.) 9.8:3 L.H. Licence denied R.S.L. Club (Charlestown) 9.2:7 Organiat, choir maater takes post in North R.S.L. club to buy $970,000 Galaxy Motel 21.Z;5 11.8:4 Minister to ignore illegal betting 23.2:3 Schools aid plan criticised 20.8:4 Club to denote proceeds (Ambassador Night Club) Anglican synod 21.8:7 7.3:6 Anglican canvass to cost $68,500 21.8:7 Club gains registration (Central Charlestown Synod aeeka more for child care 22.8:4 R.L.) 17.3:9 Womens role to 'enrich world' 23.8:13 Clubs ask for 50 p.c. tax cut 19.3:1 Church takes to the road (Baptist, Sandgate) R.S.L. Club to extend (Nelson Bay) 21.3:15 24.8:3 Club managers call for action 23.3:4 Incensed about incense (Hare Krishna) 27.8:4 (Jolf Club decision (Cessnoek) 24.3:9 Minister will repair organ (St John's Raymond R.S.L. Club occupies motel in April ((Josford) Terrace) 30.8:6 H.V. 2,4:10 Christian centre to reaume 13.9:4 L.H. Club action sustained 9.4:7 To 7m. people guru, 15, is 'perfect master' Ousted from R.S.L. club says blind man (G. Miller) 14.9:4 2.5:3 Poll trends favour one church 17.9:3 South Sydney club crashes 2,5:5 Over 400 attend church opening (S.D.A. East R.S.L. club denial 3.5:4 Maitland) 20.9:1 Rally to save Leagues Club 3.5:11 Board up houses, church directs 24.9:10 Machine payout raise promised 4.5:1 Big tent to house mission 27.9:1 L.H. Increase in members for St George 5.5:3 Big welcome for pastor (Pastor Tolhurst, Clubs unlikely to 'over-reach' 7.5:3 S.D.A.) 1.10:2 L.H. Eastern Suburbs club profit sets record 8,5:5 Marriage of divorcees approved 2.10:12 Workers' Clubs spend millions for members - Presbyterians back unity 3.10:3 Survey 8,5:79 Here to spread the message (Alcorn Singers) Club defers $2-l/2m, plans 9.5:13 3.10:4 Souths in 'need' of $550,000 11,5:3 Call for limit on families 4.10:3. R.S.L. strikes out at Women's Lib. 12.5:3 Missionaries to meet in Newcastle 5.10:5 $490,000 for R.S.L. club site ((Josford) 18.5:9 Church crowded for centenary (C of E. Booral) Clubs ask for tax reduction 23.5:21 11.10:4 H.V. Investigators sack machine cheats 24.5:3 Bishop laahea ' aex lure sect' (Children of (Jod) Ban on long hair stays (Eastern Suburbs) 28.5:3 26.10:4 Club men for talks with scientists 6.6:11 Bishop hears sect members' viewpoint 27.10:4 $383,432 profit for club (Central Coast Leagues) Chaplains help out in industry 1.11:4 6.6:11 Roaming pastor is off again (Ferris, S.D.A.) Minister 'cannot alter ruling' 21.6:3 L.H. 1.11:1 L.H. Club workers to get more leave 23.6:4 Evangelists church a tent (Cardiff Church of $200,000 paid to help club 17.7:18 Chriat) 1.11:2 L.H. Club owners fined $400 21.7:4 Novena - nine days of faith - M. Delprat 6.11:2 Approval for club complex 1.8:7 Youth (Jospel visit 8.11:5 H.V. Strife if club report 'opened' 10.8:6 Extension to church welcomed (St John's, Raymond Report on Mafia for House 11.8:3 Terrace) 15.11:2 H.V. Askin likely to table 'Mafia' paper 14.8:1 (^remony for church (Cessnoek Methodist) 16.11:5 Einfield alleges someone lying on Mafia report One of State's most modern churches (Cessnoek 15.8:33 Methodist) 22.11:5 H.V. House adjournment delays Mafia paper 16.8:5 Eight to graduate in theology (St John's Morpeth) Official inquiry into clulps 17.8:1 22.11:5 H.V. Inquiry (note) 17.8:2 Approval for new church (R. Catholic, Police to appeal at inquiry 30.8:7 Muswellbrook) 22.11:5 H.V. Informants will stay secret at Club inquiry 1.9:10 Diamond Jubilee of church at Morisset (Methodist). Inquiry terms cover police - Q.C. 4.9:5 22.11:2 L.H. 'No proof of Mafia in clubs set-up 11.9:1,3 Papuan pastor has exciting job (Oil) - P. Haslam Registered Clubs' Association feature 11.9:12 22.11:2 L.H. Mafia link with poker machine firm 'still exists' Farewell to ministers 29.11:13 12.9:3 Christians challenge material law 6.12:2 Clubs told they must toe R.C.A. line 12.9:5 200 attend church ceremony - Wybong 6.12:5 H.V. Bribe over club dispute alleged 14.9:3 300 Bee Anglican church dedicated 10.12:4 Bribe offer, police warning alleged 15.9:3 Pupils sacrifice pocket money 13.12:3 Court refuses to hear U.S. poker machine chief Newcastle post for Dean of Bathurst 26.12:4 19.9:5 Worker priests now the vogue 26.12:5 'Mr Big' ordered to tender papers 20.9:3 Transfer for S.D.A Pastor (Taylor) 27.12:14 R.S.L. club rejected 'on two grounds' 20.9:1 L.H. N.M.H. INDEX 14-1973

CLUBS (C'td) COALMINING - COAL EXPORTS (C'td) Government wants coal to earn more - Survey Poker machine vendor denies threat and bribe 21.9:7 8.5:23 Poker machine aid to small clubs 26.9:1 Stability returns to coalfields - Survey 8,5:24 Workers' Club executives 26.9:4 (Jovernment satisfied on coal price 21,5:3 Police on club case warrant 'close scrutiny' Aust. use of coal compensates 1.6:14 27.9:5 Coal trade will unite on Japan 5.7:3 Bally 'offered police jobs' 28.9:4 Sowing a seam (Leader) 3.7:2 Informers' awards 'can be big' 4.10:9 Queensland warns on coal 3.7:11 Agent 'racket' alleged in clubs quiz 13.10:3 Coal exports drop Im. tons 4.7:3 Workers' Club 25th anniversary feature Thiess coal price rise 11.7:18 19.10:8-11 Japan ready for coal talk 16.7:1 Wallsend R.S.L, man 'offered pokie holiday' Japan raises coal ore price 24.7:15 25.10:3 Big rise in Queensland coal exports 28.7:10 $16,000 to President's firm on pokie sale 2.11:4 Coal output soars, says Foundation 7.8:12 F.B.I, letter leads Judge to seek full Bally Exports of coal at high level 4.9:8 probe 21.11:3 Taiwan order to North firm (Gollen &, Co.) Club strike conference 5.12:4 9.10:11 R.L. club finances healthy 11.12:9 Coal exports near record 5.11:7 More coal for Japan - if we can ship it 30.11:4 COALMINING COALMINING - COAL RESEARCH Pension equality sought 4.4:6 Colliery body re-elects Ryan as head 12,4:9 Call for inquiry into coal-oil 1.2:1 L.H. (Jovernment stops bid for Buchanan 20.4:7 Employment 'small' in oil from coal 11.4:14 When the miners feared the nodding eye 22.5:2 Coal-chemical study sought 13,4:18 Colliery staff pay bid 23.5:19 Fuel crisis 'aid to oil project' 2,11:1 H,V. Muswellbrook man now mine manager (C Randall) Oil-coal test plant offered to (Jovernment 24. 5:8 23.11:4 Support for pension rise 6.6:13 State mines change hands 23.7:6 Coal research fund up 29.11:25 Back pay in mine pensions 16.8:3 C.S.R. buys into Buchanan 10.9:3 COALMINING - HISTORICAL Delta mine put on market 13.9:5 Cabinet approves coalmining bill 19.9:10 All that remains (Blowfly mine) 22,2:3 L.H. Mine pension talks urged 27.9:8 Family link with mine memorial (South Waratah Grant for pit water problems 30.10:5 Colliery) 22,2:4 L.H. Mine, plant to be auctioned (Maitland Main) Buried find stirs memories at Cardiff - N. Barney 1.11:1 H.V. 17.5:2 L.H. Seven families face eviction 2.11:4 Miner's long fight for injury recognition New office for Coal and Allied 6.11:8 24.5:2 L.H. Colliery 'taken part' of stock reserve 9.11:3 Memories of old colliery recalled (Lymington) Mine exam results 10.11:4 31.5:2 L.H. Mineworkers lose their magazine to rising costs Historic poppet head given museum honour 19.12:4 (West Wallsend) 28.6:2 L.H. The day death worked overtime (Bellbird COALMINING - ACCIDENTS AND SAFETY disaster) 30.8:2 So much courage but all in vain (Bellbird Cries save man in mine fall (Dapto) 17.2:1 disaster) 31.8:2 Miner killed in coal fall 28.2:1 Disaster remembered (Bellbird) 3.9:3 Faulty mine roof not death cause (Liddell) Mining history in miniature (Mr Mike Jura) 9,3:5 6.9:2 Mines safety unit popular 28,3:5 Edgeworth to fore - P.A. Haslam 11.10:2 L.H. Miners in three coalface scares 3,4:3 Nostalgia over poppet head (West Wallsend) Miner hurt 12.5:12 1.11:2 L.H. Miners' long fight for injury recognition COALMINING - JOINT COAL BOARD 24.5:2 Man hurt in mine fall (Great Greta Colliery) Northern coal output rises 19.1:7 16.6:3 Coal output falls by 934,700 tons 27.4:4 Medallions for long service 14,7:3 An arbiter's lot is not (always) a happy one Mine water tests show 'dangerous.level' 23.7:6 (Mr Lydon) 7.7:4 Honours for miners (McCarron) 2,8:3 H.V. Survey indicates high tonnage in coal reserves Rescue men served Lake miners 2.8:2 L.H. 28,8:11 Device quells fire in pits 30.8:1 H.V. Two injured in blast fire (Buchanan Colliery) COALMINING - MINERS' FEDERATION 19.9:3 Two die as mine caves in (Brimstone No. 1) Union greets mining plan 19.1:5 25.9:1 Minister, miners in merger talks 31.1:6 S.E.C. to take over mines 3.2:14 Miners hurt in fall (Newvale) 13.11:1 Mining award decision due 16.2:4 Union post entries due 16.2:5 COALMINING - COAL EXPORTS Miners given increases 17.2:10 Miners praise Coal Tribunal 19.2:12 Cooling the coal war (Leader) 29.1:2 Miners change voting system 27.2:11 Queensland warns on coal exports 30.1:3 Miners seek health fund talks 1,3:8 (Jovernment men clash on coal 31.1:1,3 Miners seek payment on redundancy 7,3:8 Queensland threatens court action 1.2:1 Smale now miners' secretary 5.4:8 Out of the pit (note) 1.2:2 Miners back national fuel policy 5.4:10 Court action likely (Queensland) 2.2:1 Mineworkers on holiday 20.4:4 Japanese 'laugh at Australia' 2.2:1 Miners to get pay flow-on 19.5:14 Queensland coal value ' not in price alone' Survey on former miners 1.6:4 3.2:1 Meetings at pit top for miners 4,6:6 Whitlam called 'feudal lord' 8.2:3 Nominations for miners' post called 6,6:5 Queensland 'not selling its heritage cheaply' Miners to vote for successor 23,6:4 9.2:2 Miners to vote for official 2.7:7 Exports of coal over half million 9.2:11 Retiring miners' officer p^-aised (R, Cram) Coal for new Korean works 13.2:5 10.7:4 Talks on coal contract 14.2:23 Miners vote to elect vice-president 20,7:7 $ threat to coal talks 15.2:3 Mine vote to Hayes 28,7:4 Unity call on coal exports 2.3:3 Extra liaison officer sought on mine board Coal contracts for $50m, 'ready' 10,3:13 8.8:29 Coalmine trial for sales (South Bulli) 16,3:1 Miners' leader on his last shift (J. Comerford) Japanese order 10m. tons 27.3:1,3 14.9:5 Twice Queensland coal to Japan 29,3:18 Comerford regret on mine control 15.9:4 Fife for talks in Japan 30,3:5 Workers' fighter leaves his field (Comerford) Japanese coal ship rush 4.4:11 17.9:2 Canada looms as coal threat 2,5:2 Miners elect management board member 20,9:7 First Wambo coal export ready 2,5:4 N,M.H. INDEX 15-1973

COALMINING - MINERS' FEDERATION (C'td) COALMINING - PRODUCTION (C'td)

Miners' unions merger setback 22.9:3 Most pits work full time 26.9:4 Clear win to Fogg 2.10:4 Coal output 2.10:4 New leave deal for coal men 20.11:4 U.S. firm wins contract to sink colliery shafts Miners to aet if line closed 13.12:5 9.10:3 Lift in coal production 31.10:20 COALMINING - OPEN CUTS New B.H.P. mine boost to steel potential 2.11:1 Union warns on action over mine families Minmi open cut 'not to extend' 1.3:7 (Maitland Main) 6.11:3 Giant steps in crawl to mine 21.4:1 Mine dwellers keep their homes 7.11:3 Walking dragline over hurdle 23.4:8 Talks on miners' dismissal (Ayrfield) 7,11:28 Road to close for dragline 24.4:7 Verdict today on mine retrenchment (Ayrfield) Dragline plods from view 25.4:3 8.11:12 Plea for new open-cut mining decision 24.5:5 Coal output down slightly 8.11:20 Return to work at Howick 2.6:4 $50,000 raised at mine sale (Maitland Main) Single blast shows coal (Howick) 16.7:8 8.11:1 H.V. Study of mine impact wanted 27.9:5 New ideas for $llm. colliery 8.11:1 L.H. Turning into a new era (Editorial) 8.11:2 L.H. COALMINING - PRODUCTION Talks, hope of saving 115 miners' Jobs (Ayrfield) 9.11:8 Mineworkers to resume duty 13.1:4 $20,000 paid for rail line (Maitland Main) Colliery to make 35 jobs (Buchanan Lemington) 9.11 :8 18.1:3 Dismissed miners get extension (Ayrfield) Northern coal output rises 19.1:7 13.11:4 Opencut coal threatens N.S.W. mines 29.1:2 Coal production increases 13.11:15 Cooling the coal war (Leader) 29.1:2 Higher coal output 16.11:8 80 Pelton men dismissed 2.2:1,3 Full time at most mines 21.11:15 State's coal output rises 2.2:8 $llm. B.H.P. colliery to give new image Work available in Queensland 3.2:1 22.11:1 L.H. Efforts to save Pelton jobs fail 3.2:1,3 Coal output lower 23.11:9 Some hope for Pelton men 5.2:1 Ship swaps coals at Newcastle 30.11:3 What's at Blackwater 5.2:4 Higher coal output 1.12:13 Japanese deal on coking coal 6.2:1 Big decline in coal drilling 7.12:12 Severance pay to miners in closures 6.2:11 Liddell mine future uncertain as production Talks fail on Pelton jobs 9.2:5 falls 7.12:13 Federal inquiry on coal dump 13.2:3 Coal may retake markets 17.12:12 Government studying Valley mining 16,2:1 Less open-cut coal 'answer' 16.2:5 COALMINING STRIKES AND DISPUTES Minister opposes coal pile 17.2:3 Month's coal output drops 6.8p.c. 21.2:4 Protest on handling forklift (Stockton Borehole) Drill seeks coal resources 24.2:4 3.3:10 Call to take over mines 27.2:11 Pit strikers to meet (Stockton Borehole) 8.3:4 Most pits work full time 28.2:5 Miners seek assistance 24.3:9 Coal tonnage up for week 1.3:4 Stoppages halt two collieries 10.4:4 Coal output rate lower 8,3:16 Mine stop meeting (Liddell) 12.4:9 Ruling held in mine claim (Pelton) 13,3:12 Miners back at Liddell 13.4:9 Miners get jobs back 14,3:14 Miners end long stoppage (Helensburgh) 17.4:3 Weekly coal output down 26.3:7 Miners to hear reports (Munmorah State Mine) By-pass route for coal 28.3:10 5.5:11 Rise in Queensland coal output 30.3:8 Miners strike involves 1,500 8.5:7 B.H.P. seeking 11 mine sites 5.4:10 Miners strike indefinite 9.5:16 B.H.P. proposals for eleven Westlakes colliery Miners' board to view strike 11.5:7 sites 5.4:1 L:H: Miners strike endorsed 12.5:4 Coal's future brighter (Editorial) 12.4:2 L.H. Conference on miners strike 22.5:5 Coal output falls by 934,700 tons 27.4:4 Munmorah mine dispute settled 23.5:19 Stability returns to coalfields - Survey 8.5:24 $60,000 wages lost in strike 24.5:8 Mining ready for expansion role - Survey Miners' refusal to pay fine causes strike 8.5:24 29.5:4 New colliery planned for North (W. Wallsend) Lambton pit workers may resume 30.5:5 9.5:3 Coalfield strikes continue 28.7:4 State coal output up 19.5:12 Strike to cut coal shipment 4,8:3 Work times at mines 23.5:4 Strikes end at 3 pits 4.8:10 Weekly coal output up 28.5:8 Mine pickets stop contract bricklayer (Liddell) $llm. B.H.P. mine for Teralba 31.5:1,3 7.8:3 Digging in (note) 31.5:2 Strikers meet for report (Pelton) 8.8:5 $llm. colliery decision praised 31.5:5 New bans on Hexham coal plant 8,8:5 Work time on coalfields 6.6:13 Talks on coal plant row (Hexham) 9,8:5 Shock retrenchment of 45 miners (Wallsend Striking miners return to work 9,8:5 Borehole) 9.6:11 Dispute halts colliery (Liddell Colliery) Conference on mine dismissals (Wallsend Borehole) 20,9:15 12.6:4 Miners back at two pits 15,11:7 Mine dismissals held for week (Wallsend Borehole) Sugarloaf men advised back 28,11:7 13.6:4 Mineworkers to stay out 29,11:6 Week's coal output down 14.6:5 Miners to discuss going back 5,12:6 Mine union hopes to save jobs (Wallsend Borehole) Mine strike settled before inquiry 6,12:9 14.6:7 All pits work full time 20.6:19 COINS Miners' notices suspended (Wallsend Borehole) 21.6:7 (Jovernment control on coins 7.6:4 Fall in coal production 2.7:4 Coal trucks route plea 5.7:1 L.H. COMMUNISM Most pits work full time 1.8:10 Coal output for week up 1.8:17 Communists to plan year 15,8:7 Coal dilemma (note) 2.8:2 Coalfield control worries board 2.8:3 Communists endorse election candidates 22,8:4 Daily coal output increases 2.8:5 Washery complaint meeting 2.8:1 H.V. COMMUNITY SERVICE ORGANISATIONS Coal deposits in Queensland 'vast' 8.8:19 Group to see coal washery 9.8:1 H.V. Scheme to mark B.P.W. week 14.2:17 Minister asked to visit mines 9.8:1 H.V. Legacy lunch guest - Maj. Gen. Mackay 31.3:4 Time worked at mines 15.8:4 Rotary to sponsor student 5,4:20 Work begins for mine (Teralba) 16.8:1 L.H. 'Ban' on girls 'upsetting' 5,4:3 L.H. Week's coal output down 18.8:13 Legacy to build widow units (Cessnoek) 18.4:14 40 mineworkers to be retrenched (Burwood) 25.8:1 Cedar furniture as memorial (Victoria League) Survey indicates high tonnage in coal reserves 24.5:17 28.8:11 Praise for work of Lions Club 11.6:4 Colliery closure opposed (Burwood) 30.8:10 Rotarians entertain cripples 15,6:4 No sackings afti'r mine cuts (Burwood) 13.9:1 L.H. Everything but the trophy 15,6:4 U.S. 'losing influence on Lions' 20.6:12 16-1973 N.M.H. INDEX

CRIMES AND ALLEGED CRIMES (C'td) COMMUNITY SERVICE ORGANISATIONS (C'td) Wool thieves strike again 12.1:3 District Rotarians at Singleton 25.6:6 Rapist leads being checked 13.1:4 (Jovernor has two slogans (Collier, Rotary) Committal for trial over fatal Hexham shooting 19.7:2 H.V. 13.1:12 Red Cross S.O.S. to men 2.8:13 Still no sign of rapist 16,1:4 Women's admission to Leo Clubs hailed 20,9:4 L.H. Thugs bash Redhead woman - 2 men (St Mary's) Newcastle Rotary feature - half a century of 16.1:5 service to the community 15.10:16,17 Blooms tested at Legacy Rose Luncheon 17.10:21 Parrots stolen from school 17.1:3 Violence rages in Melbourne heat 22,1:7 Quota to hold conference 17.10:21 $2,000 theft (Beresfield) 23,1:1 Lions proud of work for charity 29.11:3 Wife on slay charge 23,1:5 • High Rotary award 29.11:3 Police seek help in rapist hunt 24.1:5 Lions help blind 6.12:4 L.H. Housewife to face trial on unlawful miscarriage Growing tradition - Rotary 11.12:5 count 24.1:12 Rotary chief sounds alarm 11.12:5 Man grabs woman on bridge - Maitland 26.1:1 Invalid who shot wife - man gets 18 months CONSERVATION 1.2:7 Sellers 'did not have shares' (Hagan, Ford) Soil programs 'get incentive' 15.1:12 7.2:13 27,000 see soil work 22,1:10 Teachers deny intent to cheat brokers (Hagan, 5-year end to use of D,D.T. proposed 1.2:1 Ford) 8.2:6 Government doubles; soil subsidy 7.5:12 Callous criminal gets 12-year term (Hanlon) Conservation not Prince Philip's scene - 8.2:7 sculptor 14.5:4 Bowls, creams clues to $109,300 mail theft Urban study director selected 17.9:7 9.2:1 Earth week just doesn't get off the ground in Hopes pinned on bowls in mailbag robbery 10,2:1 Newcastle 26.9:7 Gillespie? 'Never heard of him' 10.2:1 High Schools Earth Week activities 27.9:4 Rapes, assaults investigated 10.2:36 State publishes environmental study controls Three theft notes found - one in Sydney 12.2:1 31.10:6 Parents accused of slaying their daughter Coastline for the people (Editorial) 1.11:1 L.H. 13.2:7 $109,300 theft believed second try 14,2:4 Record soil study loans 3.11:10 Couple put child in danger 14,2:7 Counsel says masks were props 14,2:7 CONSERVATORIUM Mailbags found in quarry at Waratah 15,2:1 Musician (Errol Collins), centre celebrate - Five years for armed robber (Schliesche & Rea) 15,2:10 21 years for Newcastle Conservatorium 1.3:6 Man convicted of stabbing is bound over (Hughes) Music marks 21st birthday 3.3:10 15.2:10 And now the pianothon 12.4:1 Thieves use axe (Caldwells) 19.2:1 Hopes to play for 55 hours (K. Broomfield) Interpol links world in fight against crime 28.4:3 20.2:2 55 hours to run through Liszt 30.4:1 Conservatorium head resigns to move (K. Field) Man for sentence on rape charge (Ritchie) 11.9:4 20.2:9 CORAL SEA BATTLE Pistol did not con youth in viscious mood (Robertson) 20.2:9 Astronaut to visit Australia 10.4:1 Shots fired after threat to kill wife (Smith) Astronaut criticises end of space flight 30,4:1 20.2:9 Astronaut for celebrations 1.5:15 Police seek rapist 23,2:3 Australia link on missions 2,5:3 Police return after Vic. mailbag inquiry 26.2:3 Bar used in assault 28.2:1 COUNTRY PARTY Staff lock-up theory in Bank raid (National Bank) 1.3:3 Anthony to get same salary allowances as Youth faces rape charge 3.3:3 Liberal Deputy 7.2:5 Youth on rape charge 5.3:4 Opposition parties agree on standing 7.2:3 Jurors chosen for kidnap trial 7,3:18 Away from the farm (Leader) 9.2:2 15 killed in club bombing (Brisbane) 9,3:1,3 C.P. branches in schools foreshadowed 12.2:17 Laundress charged with murder (Sharpe) 9,3:5 Major new party may be formed 13.2:6 New club fire horror feared 10,3:1 Kane says merger real prospect (D.L.P. - C.P.) Long terms for two men in $750,000 frauds 16.3:1 10,3:3 C.P. head suggests new group 17.3:3 Nightclub deaths arrests 12.3:1 C.P. merger discussions gain momentum 5.5:1 Knife attack on girl near park 13.3:1 No comeback (Sir John McEwan) 11.5:1 Shouts, screams as fire death counts read out Anthony hopeful of Queensland merger 17.5:3 12,3:3 McEwan favours 'alliance' 19.5:1 Admission of killing alleged 13.3:7 Not only no lady but also old 30.5:3 Warning before club fire 14.3:1 Merger between C.P. and D.L.P. is 'Just not on' Police patrols follow attacks 14,3:3 6.6:29 Spinsters lose savings in theft (Sinclair) Female advice for CP. 8.6:1 15,3:1 Party merger ardour grows cooler 9.6:2 15-year sentence for kidnapping (Eastwood) United Party uncertain 9.6:16 17.3:9 D.L.P. - C.P. merger may aid Liberal 14.6:5 Approval for Varley to conduct case 17.3:9 Fireworks likely at Country Party conference Attack with handle of pick alleged 17.3:9 23.6:2 Two on bond for 'brutal attack' 20.3:6 New look sought to regain power 27.6:5 Varley mimes alleged pay-off 20.3:10 Pact with D.L.P. 'suicidal' 28,6:3 Shotguns guard men charged on 15 murders, arson Review urged on education administration 30.6:2 21,3:12 C.P. sets out toward new horizons 7.7:2 Varley says he had no escape 21,3:12 D.L.P. - C.P. talks 25.7:3 Works owner charged with murder (Burrows) 22,3:6 Anthony urges Victorian C.P. to stick with Varley 'no angel but no killer' 22,3:5 Liberals 3.8:3 Provocation pleaded (Sharpe) 23,3:5 C.P. gets invite to Lib. policy talks 6.8:3 No inquiry on crime 24,3:4 Queensland C.P., D.L.P. to merge 6.9:1 Grip saved girl friend assaulted (Walsh) 27,3:15 C.P., D.L.P. merger goes ahead in W.A. 29.10:1 Mayor's son to hang (John Hayes, Adelaide) C.P. votes to merge with D.L.P. 6.11:3 29.3:1 Family clinics advocated 3.12:5 Company director granted bail on murder charge (Burrows) 29.3:7 CRIMES AND ALLEGED CRIMES Chef jailed after 15 years (Daniels) 29.3:8 Pensioner guilty of assault (Miller) 29,3:8 Stabbing of youth alleged (Packham) 1.1:16 Hold-up hearing goes to Sydney (National Bank) Airport shooting victim serious (Brisbane) 3.1:3 30.3:5 Trial set on bushland rape charge 4.1:8 Goalposts case appeal clears two (Phillips, (Jold Coast police cheek on claim 5.1:3 Pringle) 31.3:9 Witness says killing was admitted (Andrew) 9.1:3 Injuries bring assault trial 3.4:5 C.l.B. warns assailant dangerous (rapist) 12.1:1 N.M.H. INDEX 17-1973

CntlMES AND ALLEGED CRIMES (C'td) CRIMES AND ALLEGED CHIMES (C'td)

Bank theft used for 'pyramid' investment Woman driver not culpable (Conway) 31,9:6 3.4:8 Stepfather's arm broken after 'trivial Voamn for trial on knife death 4.4:8 dispute' 1,6:6 Widow describes head-on crash 4.4:8 5 years for robbery with knife (Waailewicg) li«p««l on deport provision 4.4:10 1,6:6 Jury finds youth's driving caused fatal road S.M. concerned at club fights 2.6:12 •mmsh (Robinson) 9.4:6 Rape hearing charge adjourned 2.6:12 Btepsoo charged with wounding 6 4:7 Council summons dismissed 6.6:10 Appeal over murder fails (Skillen) 7.4:3 Hitchhikers guilty of murder (Walker &. Rice) Allered assault victim dies In coma 9.4:1 7.6:6 Tbitt gets $2,000 from club 9.4:1 Man attacks 80-year old 11.6:1 School kidnap Jury disagrees (Faraday School) Expensive racing machine stolen (Alan 0.4)3 Moffat's) 11,6:1 Bicycle chain attack on utility alleged 10.4:12 2 youths rob taxidriver at knifepoint Youth threw brick, took tray of rings 10.4:12 (Wickham) 12,6:1 Police say brother slew bridegroom (Sydney) Moffat's racing car abandoned 13,6:5 10,4:13 Murder charge man in outburst to police 'Ho cause' for 5 stabbings (Sydney) 10.4:13 (Whisky Au-(3o-C}o trial) 13.6:20 Varley guilty of manslaughter 12.4:1 Brother telling lies says accused (Whisky,, Police chief calls for Varley report 13.4:1 trial) 14,6:8 Varley out of hospital 14.4:3 Court abuse as death penalty read (Lawless) Woman 'aimed loaded gun at constable' (Manton) 14,6:9 17.4:10 Fatal shooting sparks hunt (Dapto) 15,6:1 Wife charged with knife death sent for trial Fire admlsaion 'pleaaed' man (Whisky Au-Go- (Upton) 17,4:10 Go) 15.6:5 Detectives seek attacker (Maitland) 17.4:25 Clubman tells of get square threat (Whisky...) Stepfather's arm 'broken in fight'; man to face 20.6:7 trial 18.4:8 4 years Jail for $33,000 theft (Joy Mc(jeachie) Man guilty of woman's death in car (Duncan) 20.6:7 18.4:8 Six years Jail for 'habitual criminal' 20.6:7 Hospital doctor shot in neck (Brisbane) 20.4:1 Wltneaa 'afraid and lied' to accuaer Fines follow raid on gambling 20.4:6 (Burrowa trial) 21.6:6 Couple robbed of $2,100 (Terrigal) 24.4:3 Detective tell a of man'a fear of bomb Police quiz 100 in search for hotel killer (Whisky Au-Go-Go) 21,6:6 (Melbourne) 24.4:7 Bond for wounding relative (Peter Smith) (Jems worth $7,500 stolen from shed (Rubyvale) 2,6:6 27.4:9 Guilty verdict in murder case (Edward J. Clark) Rapist Jailed for 18 years 28.4:3 21.6:6 Thugs will have to pay victims 28.4:3 Two men die after stabbing (Sydney Markets) Five attacked by bash gangs (Melbourne) 30.4:7 22.6:3 Varley given 14 years 1.9:3 Two sent to trial over club fire (Whisky..,) Rape victim 'tied and terrified' 1.5:4 22.6:7 De facto wife 'struck' 1,9:4 Coroner told burnt body outside hut (Foley) Iron bar used to bash man 1.9:4 22.6:7 Jailed rapist to pay recompense (Lonie) 2.5:10 Director to face trial (Burrows) 22.6:7 Witness says he saw blood and bruises Farm used as crime base (Lydiard) 23.6:14 (Burrows case) 2.9:10 Rifle pointed at men on footpath 26.6:6 Assault on two women (Pembrey) 2.9:10 Cruel, contemptible assault on child No bail for man on three counts (Gibson) 2,5:10 (Johnston) 28.6:8 Girl alleges she believed threat of rape 3,9:7 Man geta nine years for using gun (Gibson) Break, enter and steal bid denied (Perrett) 28.6:8 3.9:8 Mother jailed over neglect 29.6:4 Varley on 122 charges 3.9:8 Seven people injured in separate attacks Bandits get $6,000 from club 4.9:3 (Melbourne) 2.7:4 Three found guilty of rape 4.9:9 (Juilty after third trial (Gordon Symon) Armed man held police at bay, court told 5.7:1 (Queanbeyan) 9.9:1 Girl, 20, alleges rape in bush 9.7:1 'Influenced' two in rape, jailed 6 years 5.5:9 Gunman robs T.A.B. of $900 9,7:1 10 years jail for brutal bar assault (Craft) Squad on rape inquiry 10,7:3 9.9:9 Woman obtained meat food by false claims Knife threat in woman's home 5.9:11 10,7:8 Storeman faces murder charge 7.9:3 Public's help sought 11,7:3 Han charged with murder (Atha) 8.9:6 Who wants enemies? 12.7:4 $800 goes in year's meanest robbery (Sheltered Police guard on three burnt bodies 14,7:3 Workshop, Lambton) 10.9:1 Burning deaths accused strangles 16.7:1 9 Northern men on rape charge 15.9:6 Escapee from Cessnoek still on run 17.7:3 Remand on rape charge 16.9:12 Girl charged with 3 murders (Borlese) 17.7:3 Police still hunt killer (Manson - Mt Isa) Boy on death rape counts 17.7:3 18.9:9 Youth remanded on kill charge (Hall) 17.7:3 Varley in appeal ball application 19.5:10 Man says youth attacked ear with chains Brother's murder charge reduced 19.5:10 17.7:4 Biployee'a thefts described as mean and cunning $8,000 taken in bank raid 17.7:5 22.9:10 'Murdered' man alive 18.7:1 Bond for driver who killed man (Penfold) 22.5:10 5 youths jailed for chain attack on car Grimmer reward reviewed 22.5:19 18.7:7 Heavy bail on rape counts 23.5:10 Man for trial on wounding charge ((Jagrirec) Bonds given over 'hot' potatoes 23,5:11 19.7:6 Crime clear-up rate less than third 24.5:1 Extradited on $16,000 charge (Daisby) 19.7:6 Escapee re-captured (Manson) 24.5:1 Rayner baby hiding in London 21.7:1 Crime figures improving 'but worrying' 25.5:16 Mount Morgan murder Jury out 21.7:33 Teacher cleared on Birdwood Park obstruction . Brutal Sydney killings - 2 woman die, man charge 26,9:11 critical 25.7:1 Varley fails in plea for bail 26.5:11 Murder count remand (Hall) 25.7:12 Costly art work stolen (Anzac Houae) 28.5:1 Theft from blind paper seller 27,7:1 Delay alleged in fire deaths case (Brisbane) 50-day jury fails to give verdict (Melbourne) 28,9:3 27.7:1 Woman gets nine months for rifle threat 29.5:5 Aviator's assault on officer brings 60c. fine Woman slew her de facto 29.9:5 (R. Smith) 27.7:5 Jail for youth who assaulted girl and stole Teenagers' final tribute (Gwendoline Brooks) 29,9:7 3.8:1 Man charged over death 30.9:1 Client shot in bank hold-up (Clempton Park) Life for killing wife's child (Hannaford) 30,5:1 4.8:3 M.P. cleared on cheque charge 30.9:7 Executive of G.M.H, slain 8.8:1 Jsil for 'ferocious, vicious asaaulta' (Honor) wounding charge bail $1,000 (Tomee) 8,8:7 31,9:6 'Evil' obsession led to murders, police allege Man set on fire, police allege 31,9:6 8.8:7 18-1973 N.M.H. INDEX CRIMES AND ALLEGED CRIMES (C'td) CRIMES AND ALLEGED CRIMES (C'td) Second body found (Brisbane) 24.10:1 Murder finding in rockery case (Katoomba) Death threat to Queen alleged - $1,200 ball set 11.8:9 (Gilbert) 24.10:14 Bayonet 'used in wounding' 11.8:9 Go-Go killer given life sentence (Stuart and Conviction in charity case (Ward) 11.8:9 Finch) 24.10:14 Bash gear 'standard' 13.8:12 Pilfering not petty at $35m. 25.10:17 Cairns' attack trial aborted 14.8:5 Bayonet attack on wife and. lover alleged Girl bashed near school (Lambton) 15.8:1 (Curren) 26.10:5 Special squad on assaults 16.8:3 Husband to stand trial in bayonet case (Curren) Former charity worker jailed 17.8:5 27.10:4 Two hold up Sydney train 21.8:1 Clerk abused trust - gets 3 year term Explosives in cache 23.8:3 (Farquharson) 27.10:4 Police bashings alleged by 2 accused men Driver fought after arrest 27.10:4 24.8:4 Police hunt escapee (Port Stephens) 29,10:1 Expelled M.L.C. may be called 25.8:3 Shot man serious. Court told (Kisi) 31.10:11 Crime cartels 'threat to Australia' 27.8:7 Sydney crime triple country rate 2.11:13 Police believe abductor a sadist (Adelaide) Raped girl gives lead on 2 murders (Brisbane) 28.8:1 4 face trial on rape 28.8:6 6.11:1 Police call off big manhunt for gun attacker Youth free of rape charge 7.11:13 Examiner jailed for railway thefts 7.11:13 29.8:1 Father's T.V. plea for girls (Adelaide) Bandit snatches $2,300 in armed city raid 8.11:1 29.8:3 Crown drops rape charges 8.11:6 Biggs had borrowed passport 29.8:7 Man 'threw young son head first to floor' Escapee as lead on girls 30.8:1 (Taylor) 8.11:6 Husband held on attempted murder charge Girl lured into car, police fear (Lana Zetoric) (Hector) 30.8:6 Driver charged; two dead 30.8:6 9.11:1 New lead on S.A. abduction 31.8:1 Youth 'wanted to kick girl he shot' 9.11:4 Bail refused on attempted rape charge 31.8:7 Man 'pointed toy pistol at bank customer' 5 charged over slaying 1.9:3 9.11:5 Men sought in Kotara abduction attempt 1.9:4 Youths who took poker machines Jailed for year Labourer faces assault trial (Vem G. Rose) 9.11:8 1.9:10 Police knifed in Newcastle street arrest 10.11:1 Aaaault on woman taxidriver 3.9:3 Lana found murdered, buried in backyard 10.11:1 Thievea take safe and $4,900 3.9:3 Youth gets life for girl killing (R. Hall) Girl alleges boyfriend was the Mackay murderer 10.11:9 4.9:1 Radio unit crashes in rape hunt 13.11:1 No ball on taxi charges 4.9:6 Jail for $1,000 charity fraud (Ward) 13.11:5 Man jailed for knife threat after argument Man 'did not know if shot hit wife' (Hector) 4.9:6 13.11:5 Committal in murder caae (Broleae) 6.9:3 Maitland constable shot, two men held 14.11:1,3 Schoolgirl fined $40 for ahoplifting spree Woman foils police - prisoners on train freed 6.9:6 14,11:1 Baby attacker has term cut (Bushby) 6.9:6 Queensland police quiz man over rape 14.11:1 No testimony likely, police claim (Mrs Hector) Wife slayer gets 10-year term (Hector) 14,11:18 7.9:9 Remand on rape charge 14.11:18 Wounded woman, 32, dies (Hector) 10.9:1 Woman tied to tree, outraged and killed $9,000 each on two killers (Famsworth,, (Collarenebrl) 15.11:1 McDonald) 11.9:3 Shooting charges remand 15.11:3 (Jo-Go trial opens 11.9:9 Remand on rape charge 15,11:7 $1,000 bail on charge of manslaughter (John Remand on Queensland rape accusation 15.11:3 Bourke) 11.9:9 Police keep Queensland flight secret 16.11:1 Police prosecute booksellers on magazine sale Two men facing murder charge (Collarenebrl) 12.9:13 17.11:1 'Mr Big' to testify at GO-(JO trial (Brisbane) Man for bank hold-up penalty 17.11:11 13.9:1 eugatlve couple caught in Brisbane 20.11:1 For trial on sale of magazine 13.9:7 Murders admitted, police tell Court 20.11:3 Girl geta 14 years for killing 13.9:7 Drove at gunpoint, traveller claims 21.11:3 Man charged with murder 15.9:9 Shots fired in street - witness (Tighes Hill) New lead on two abductions 17.9:3 21.11:13 'Mr Big' denies club interest 18,9:3 Five remanded on rape carnal knowledge charges Hospital treatment delays trial (Brisbane) 21.11:13 19.9:11 Lana 'choked, stabbed' 21.11:13 Nightclub 'set-up' denied at trial 20,9:3 Parole close for escapees 24,11:1 Serious crime reduced 21.9:3 Intruders miss $600 24.11:3 $3,000 smokes in triple haul 22.9:3 Excapee faces three charges (Cessnoek) 27.11:9 Crime cause inquiry plea 22.9:9 Bond, $400 in fines for shoplifter, 18 28.11:8 Detective denies pressure for Whisky arrest Youth on wound charge 28.11:8 22.9:10 Theft of L.Ps. brings jail 28.11:8 Detective denies (Jo-Go threat 25.9:6 Man remanded over 2 deaths 28.11:8 Passenger Jailed for attack on woman driver Man quizzed on assault on woman 30.11:1 (Wellard) 29.9:7 Driver fined on drink, drug charge 30.11:5 Policeman thrown through window, prosecution Cassette thief 'needed money' 30.11:5 says 26.9:10 $4,866 damages for car crash injury 30,11:5 Tyre fitter hit boy with broken bottle 26.9:11 Driver shows remorse over girl's death 29.11:8 Armed hold-up victim back at store 29.9:3 'On order' thief gets bond 29.11:8 Long Jail term for boat theft, robbery, assault Police warn of house thieves 6,12:1 (Hill) 29.9:9 18 months for nuisance 7,12:7 Young girl's jaunt led to death (Sydney) 29.9:9 Theft charge committal 7,12:7 $300 fine for assault on Cairns 3,10:3 Search on for bandit, woman 11,12:1 Police think two men tortured recluse (Brisbane) New lead in park murder 12.12:3 3,10:5 Young Belmont girl abducted 13.12:1 Man charged on Church ransom count 3,10:5 Rape charge remand 13.12:7 Man under bed story, at wife murder hearing Assault over breath test 13,12:7 (Hector) 3.10:15 School arsonist jailed for six years 14,12:1 Man, 35, on wife murder count sent for trial Bank robber gets six years imprisonment 14.12:9 (Hector) 4.10:6 Radio 'talk-back' named man in police report Youth for sentence on entry charge (Pocheron) 15.12:9 4.10:6 Fisherman for sentence 15.12:9 Divers hunt death clue (Richardson) 16.10:1 Prison for assault on woman 18.12:6 Brisbane C.l.B. helps probe on murders 18.10:14 Man alleged to have wounded two policemen Jail term for stabbing man in back 19.10:5 18.12:6 Man wounded in shooting at Wallsend (Kisl) Jail term for knife assault 18.12:6 20.10:1 Four months for false pretences 18.12:6- Murder verdict in Au (JO-(JO nightclub trial Six montha for theft of radiatora 18.12:6 23.10:1 Suapended sentence for driver 19.12:7 N.M.H. INDEX 19-1973 CRIMES AND ALLEGED CRIMES (C'td) CRIMES AND ALLEGED CRIMES - TERRORiai (C'td)

Seaman in smash and capsize fined $335 New letter bomb in Sydney 25.1:3 19.12:7 Airmail letter bomb found 26.1:3 Jail for land entry 19.12:7 Croat terror groups 'exist' 2.3:1 Siz montha on gelignite charge 19.12:7 Extortioner plants bombs in public places Trouble with vegetables 19.12:7 17.3:1 Shooting charge remand 20.12:6 Documents 'prove' terrorists 28,3:1,6 Drinking driver Jailed 20.12:6 'Malicious use' of privilege 28.3:1,6 Pellet miaaed youth's heart by an inch 20.12:6 Croat denies Murphy's extremist 28.3:1 Youth jailed for thefts from yachts on Lake A matter of extremes 28.3:2 21,12:5 Deporting of Croats considered 29,3:1 Kangaroo skins bring 2 fines 21.12:5 P.M. queried on anti-Jew body 30,3:3 Dawn Croat swoop by police 2,4:1 CRIMES AND ALLEGED CRIMES PRISONS AND Croats told to kill, police say 3.4:1,13 COURTS State opposes repitition of weekend raids 3.4:1 Vic. Premier attacks extremists 3.4:1 Prisoners moved to avert riot (Brisbane) 2.1:4 Attorney-(Jeneral accused 5.4:1,5 Warders seek security aid 6.1:9 An unlucky politician (Leader) 5.4:2 49 women in 6,769 jurors 9.1:1 Inquiry sought in (Queensland 5.4:5 Drug kisses, to prisoners 10.1:12 Murphy hit over Croat claim 6.4:1 3 States retain hanging 11.1:10 Dealing a losing hand (Leader) 6.4:2 Guards at four jails strike 13.1:1 3 suspended in uproar at question time 6,4:5 W.A, stir over caning order 13.1:13 Croats planned new raid 7,4:1 Court decided 341 cases (Singleton) 15.1: 12 P.M. reluctantly rejects inquiry 11,4:5 Queensland sets up first small claims Cour t Yugoslav denied bail; violent arms alleged in Australia 18.1:3 11.4:7 High Court design, six picked 20.1:9 Bomb blast rocks cathedral, st Mary's, Sydney Judge starts new duties (Judge Muirhead) 18.4:1 1.2:6 Special squad on bombings 19,4:3 Improvements for jurors demanded 1.2:9 Arrest follows bomb threat 20,4:1 Night Courts soon in Federal cases 3.2:1 Man charged in Canberra 23.4:1 Parole rejected - in Jail until exams end Man refused bail on Parliament bombing charge 6.2:11 24.4:3 Jail 'not right' for all 6.2:11 'Bomb plot' known to police 27.4:7 Ceremonial opening for Court 17.2:9 $20,000 bomb hoax clears city store 19,5:1 Jail has no mod. cons (Cessnoek) 28.2:3 Bomb sent to general 19.5:3 Hawkesbury River Island for low-risk jail Croation papers seized 25.5:3 28.2:5 Police took $64 - Croat 30.5:22 Defence in Court 'fares best' 5.3:1 Two Swedish detectives check Croats 7,6:1 Kurri C.P.S. appointed (R, Tully) 22,3:16 Bomb shatters city centre 12,6:1 Seven hours on prison roof (Brisbane) Bomber Jailed five years (Wood) 21,7:1 29.3:3 Bomb scare clears club 23.8:1 Deputy gets his 12th man 4.4:8 Australia warned of terrorist entry 31.8:1 Elusive (12th man) (note) 7,4:2 Black September on way here 1.9:1 34 prisoners quit jail barricade 10.4:3 Fear of the unknown (Leader) 1.9:2 Locking up Juries (Leader) 16.4 :2 N.G. police watch for guerillas 4.9:1 Easter Jury lock-up stops trial 17.4:11 Police chiefs aet on Arabs 8.9:3 Hunger strike at Pentridge 19.4 :3 Melbourne drama as alleged agent held 12,9:1 Denman Court to close 20.4:9 Arab guerilla jailed for illegal entry 19.9:1 No drugs for N.S.W. jails 2,5:10 Azzam hard to unload 25.9:1 Supreme Court call for city 7,5:11 Police sneak Azzam out of Australia 26.9:1 Traffic S.M, appointed 8.5:7 Query on Opera House 'terror' 4.10:3 New execution form 'vital' 9.5:18 (jovernment proposes to update Jury Aet 12.5:3 CRIMES AND ALLEGED CRIMES - VANDALISM No law to destroy prints 7,6:3 *fhippings for bashers urged 12.6:3 Vandals wreck office (Austral Main Colliery) New weekend jail ready (Parramatta) 20.6:4 23.2:5 Denman Court abolished 21.6:5 Vandals wreck pianos in $1,000 spree 3,4:1 Court house maintenance (Denman) 26 .7:21 School damage costs $440,000 5,4:10 Women will serve on juries next year 31.7:1 Vandalism still social problem (Editorial) S.A. move to end hangings 31.7:3 5,4:2 L.H. Brisbane Jail releases wrong man ' 11.8:3 Vandals rampage through cemetery - Clarencetown Prisoner dies (R.G. Cotter) 16.8:3 12.6:3 Gains in death bill vote 24.8:1 Vandals wreck grave (Cessnoek) 14,6:1 H.V, Capital punishment out in Territories 14 9:1 Vandals at theatre 26,7:3 Warders 'beat prisoners' (Pentridge) 26.9 5 More graves desecrated 26.7:1 H.V. Wide hunt for boy escapees through North Boys charged over $3,485 golf damage 18.8:3 27.9:5 Vandals wreck havoc (Heaton Lookout) 6.9:1 L.H. Boy prisoners still escaping (Penang) 3.1 0:1 Vandals hit Lakeside clubs 12.9:1 Mt Penang tightens its security 4.10:3 Vandal attacks shock Shire 27.9:1 L.H. Prisoners to make furniture (Cessnoek) Community as policemen (Editorial) 27.9:2 L.H, 4.10:5 H.V. Vandalism hits Lake firm 29.9:3 Jail policy 'favoured' (Cessnoek) 11.10:1 H.V. Vandals strike at Maitland 10.10:3 • Judges to sit in November 13.10:9 Rectory stoning spree alleged (Penrith) 18.10:3 $9m. cost of High Court 17.10:3 Reward paid for clue to vandals 18.12:3 Committee approve Tomago prison plan 17.10:7 Royal prison respite 18.10:3 CUSTOMS Kariong boys hit century - half team out « 20.10:3 New countries covered by quarantine law 14.2:33 Women on juries next year 29.10:5 New Customs sub-collector 21.3:4 Prisoners at Bathurst demonstrate 30.10:3 New port collector begins job (K. Murphy) 27.3:4 No lift in centre security (Mt Penang) 8. 11:3 Coast guard plan mooted 6.4:4 Playmates may be inmates (Cessnoek) 9,11: 1 Warders beat up four prisoners, commission told DAYLIGHT SAVING (Long Bay) 9.11:3 Farmers call for death penalty 23.11:5 Normal time on Sunday 1.3:1 Case against unionist pends 27.11:5 Poll on daylight saving 29.6:5 Alternative to women's jails 'pious hope' Daylight saving 'not for election' 11,7:10 8.12:9 Daylight saving poll plea 16.8:1 Meeting urges death penalty 10.12:10 Daylight saving poll wait 1.9:3 Average petty offender has no legal aid Daylight time from Sunday 24.10:3 13.12:4 Two escapees plead guilty 18.12:6 DECENTRALISATION

CRIMES AND ALLEGED CRIMES - TERRORISM Leaders to meet at Albury 17.1:15 Askin for Albury conference 18.1:7 Shipping line ransom claim 9.1:1 A flaw in the vision (Leader) 26.1:2 N.M.H. INDKX 20-1973

DECENTRALISATION (C'td) DEFENCE - ARMY

Albury - Wodonga controls decided 26.1:3 Singleton plea on Army camp 8.1:4 bphasla on country 1.2:11 Report soon on Army allegations 10,1:9 Albury plan rated 'precarious' 9.2:3 Army changes discuaaed 11.1:12 Pricing out the people (Leader) 24.2:2 Up to their necka in It 18.1:4 Ministers for May seminar 26.2:13 Big Army plans for Singleton 18.1:4 New city for 200,000 (Latrobe Valley) 21,4:1 Training unit has new CO. 18.1:8 Talks on Valley development 1.9:10 Fewer training at Singleton 29.1:11 300 expected to attend seminar 3.5:20 Army to put on 'biggest' public show 14.2:21 Kooragang 'a monster', Mayor says 4.9:4 Canteen staff reduced 26.2:13 Decentralisation Jail for Cessnoek 10.9:22 O'Keefe seeks more use of Army camp (Singleton) Director quits after row 7,8:19 3.3:10 Union call for aid in 'change' 10.8:6 Guilty of bullying 16.3:3 New cities' money allocated 24.8:1 Army growth rate 'rising' 21.3:9 Terms put for growth areas 28.8:1 Army change hits town (Singleton) 22.3:7 City corridor recommended 28.9:3 Army sacks apprentices (Melbourne) 28.3:3 Inland city boycott threat 24.10:3 Army shifting to Singleton 4.4:1 Moving of camp involves 600 4.4:9 DECIMAL CURRENCY Things could be different 5.4:4 Salutary 6,4:2 $90 note available from October 9 14.9:3 Next Army head named 6.4:3 Short-changed on coins 11.12:3 Army to stay at Ingleburn 12.4:4 City under a barrel 13.4:3 DEFENCE Army shift 'pleasing' 20.4:9 First new troops to arrive 30,4:10 Servlcea pay report 10.1:13 Troops to transfer on Sunday 2.9:11 Tri-eervlce academy on way 13.1:4 Lost no tine in trying course 8,5:1 British satisfied In Canberra talks 3.2:14 Barnard says C.M.F. to stay 18.5:16 U.K. Minister says Anzuk force cut Army Corps in 'better home' 21.9:12 disappointing 6,2:3 Defence level to be set 22.5:19 Whitlam defends troop decision 7,2:3 L.A.R.C.S. on Lake 28.5:9 (Jovernment criticised over troops 12.2:3 Military buildings for sale 29.9:4 Troops strength for Singapore 'undecided' Cabinet seeks 34,000 for Army strength 30.9:3 13.2:1 Inspection of Fort buildings 30.5:10 Hartley expects conflict on troops decision Barnard wins battle on Army manpower 31.5:5 13.2:3 Army gets 1,426 recruits 1,6:1 Industry's new role in defence 13.2:24 Government against compulsory cadet units 1.6:4 Singapore men stay 'for spy radio' 14.2:3 Army inquiries Into 'sex ring' 2.6:3 Snedden hits Ck>vernaent on security 19,2:1,3 Army to form new battalion 2,6:34 Units' move taken under Gorton 16.2:1 What goes up... 4.6:4 Spying unit in Hongkong 17.2:3 Military march recommended 6.6:6 Hawke against troop base 19.2:1 Tribunal told Brigadier must resign 9,6:3 Barnard to tell of U.S. bases 20.2:3 Labor has 'destroyed the Army' 13.6:5 Armed services get pay rises 21.2:1 CO. to live in barracks 14.6:5 U.S. defence bases open to M.Ps, 1.3:1 Fort buildings bring $3,400 18.6:4 Forces to get better quarters 1,3:3 New O.C. (Major S. Arthur) 23.6:10 Singapore censure motion falls 2.3:3 . C.M.F. celebrates 25 years' service 4.7:1 Left attacks defence head 9,3:1 25th anniversary march - C.M.F. 9.7:7 Keeping op a defence (Leader) 6.3:2 Army units move to Singleton 14.7:12 Barnard says staff decisions out 7,3:1,29 Exchange officer flies out 14.7:12 P.M, refugee base details 7.3:3 Army post in Territory 17,7:5 Whitlam backs Barnard over challenge 8.3;1 * Half Fort bill for city 18,7:8 War signal from U.S. base 'would be known' Service for training team 24,7:3 16.3:3 New CO. for Task Force 26.7:7 North-west Cape pact 'obnoxious' - Whitlam Singleton visit for Cteneral 30.7:4 17.3:3 Council gets offer of Fort (Scratchley) Defence no 'football' says R.S.L. 19.3:8 occupancy 1.8:6 Vic. A.L.P. backs P.M. on bases 26.3:1 9th Division men to get together 7.8:4 A restrained demagogue (Leader) 27,3:2 Soldiers' meal-time ally retires at 81 28.8:11 Bases stand supported 2.4:2 Army 'disobey' provision soon 30.8:4 Defence ties stronger 14.4:9 Army to train Canadians 13.9:8 Armed forces get $6.5m, in pay rises 14.4:10 New Army unit arrives 13,9:9 U.S., Australia, 'rely on space centres' Enforced Army plea 15.9:3 17.4:25 Senator, (Jovernment differ on war danger Barnard wants 5-power games 7.5:1 22.9:14 No threat - Barnard 12.5:1 Infantry leader appointed 24.9:6 Services benefits extended 23.5:5 New structure for Australian Army 28.9:7 Pension bills for services 26,5:10 Services to be inspected 1.10:4 Services pay plan changed 31,5:9 Senior officer for Singapore wind-up role Talks on U,S. bases 8,6:1 4.10:6 Defence pensions higher 27,6:5 Fault forces Army 'copter down 30.10:3 Cuts in forces likely 3,8:1 Army abandons command areas 1.11:5 Labor may tighten defence purse strings 14,8:2 Army gets report on 'shuttle girls' 2.11:3 Matching forces to strategic needs 15,8:2 Change in Army at Singleton 2.11:13 Defence spending rises $32m, 23.8:6 Australia expected to buy U.S. tank 12.11:1 I'lsobey - by right 24.8:3 Indonesian officers end training 5.12:15 iovernment drops defence exp^diture 24.8:3 Fort repairs, Canberra Job 11.12:5 Skeleton in a tin hat (Leader) 27.8:2 Liberal slams defence cuts 27.8:3 DEFENCE - NATIONAL SERVICE Re-enlist bill cost $15m, 1.9:3 Servicemen gain extra leave 8.9:4 Some change mind on National Service 11.1:10 Defence curbs worry unions 17.9:3 Servicemen to finish training 12.1:12 Job shift talks on defence retrenchments 40p.c. elect to stay in Army 17,1:15 18.9:3 Last National Service case 23,2:5 (Jovernment defeats defence censure bid 20.9:6" 117 men in 'last parade' 29,3:12 Woomera may cut its staff 26,9:20 National Service 'benefit to all' 31,3:3 'No threat' to Australian security 13,10:3 Convictions to go 21.8:1 Nation's reputation ruined: Forbes 17.10:3 R.S.L. head criticises defence policies 30.10:1 DEFENCE - R.A.A.F. All services face big cut-backs 21.11:1 Pay rises for servicemen 5.12:1 Promotion for R.A.A.F. senior man 15.1:4 The armed services - in step now 8.12:2 Mirage group awarded cup 18.1:4 Defences (note) Fort Scratchley 11.12:2 R.A.A.F. celebrates service milestone 7.2:16 Sabre jets ready for Indonesia 12.2:3 Rain halts delivery of Sabres 13.2:5 N.M.H. INDEX 21-1973

DEFENCE - R.A.A.F. (C'td) DEFENCE - R.A.N. (C'td)

Door fault delays Indo Jet 15.2:1 Strikers threaten 2,000 jobs 12.10:5 Indonesia receives Sabres 20.2:3 Navy ship on goodwill visit (H.M.A.S. Anzac) Mission on new fighter 3.3:9 19.10:3 Aircrew for FW.11 training 7.3:18 Anzac on last visit to North 20.10:3 R.A.A.F. Jet prospect crashes 8.3:1 Time catches up with Anzac' 24.10:4 North pilot for E'-lllC training 8.3:11 Destroyer to visit port (H.M.A.S. Vendetta) North to see air display 12.3:7 26.10:3 Penang ilirages may not be needed after 1976 Korean navy ships to visit 5.11:4 13.3:3 Sydney out of service 13.11:3 'No escape' from F-lll purchase 15.3:3 Submarine to visit Newcastle 17.11:14 In search of 'The Midgets' 16.3:4 Flagship gets new Captain 12.12:16 Mirage successor needed 21.3:2 Dock wanted for park 13.12:13 •Copter to direct R.A.A.F. day traffic 30.3:4 Williamtown base chief to retire 31.3:4 DEFENCE - SOUTH-EAST ASIA Mirage pilot dies in crash (Gloucester) 4.4:1 Air display for handicapped 4.4:6 Task Force commander 24.1:5 •Lax' sales staff report ordered 6.4:1 Troops home by 1974 1.3:3 •Copter in R.A.A.F. show traffic plan 7.4:4 Signals group recalled 4.4:11 Pilots thrill big crowd 9.4:1 Withdrawal of Australian spy unit expected Display Jet's brakes fail 9.4:1 6,7:3 Two escape plane crash In R.A.A.F. (Vic.) Advance to the rear (Leader) 9.7:2 11,4:3 He's seen aviation soar ahead (Air Comm. Mather) DEMCXRATIC LABOUR PARTY 30.4:2 First F-llls next month 2.9:4 (Jair ready to quit as leader 18.5:3 Rocket head found off Morna Point 3.5:4 Federal merger D.L.P. aim 21,5:7 Mather to take last parade 3.5:4 D.L.P. groups back merger 20.8:1 Two air forces in exercise 7.9:11 (Jair talks imperil merger 21.9:1 Farewell to airmen (Mather) 28.9:7 Liberals regret attack on D.L.P. 28.9:5 Six F-llls on the way 30.9:3 (jair steps down as D.L.P. head 11.10:5 Crowd greets first F-lll 2.6:1 Queensland D.L.P. opens up path to C.P. merger Looking like a bargain (Leader) 2.6:2 12.10:3 More F-llls in November 6.6:8 Cadets log up flying hours in trainer 7.6:3 DEMONSTRATIONS Gift Sabres crack (Indonesia) 14.6:6 Get your hair cut, airmen are told 19.6:4 Protest sought as peace aid 2.1:1 W'town radar contract 4.7:3 U.S. bomb mo/e by Newcastle 5.1:13 Standard for 76 Squadron 20.7:1 Group plans anti-U.S. harassment 8.1:3 Six F-llls fly in 28,7:1 Nixon hung in effigy 20.1:1 M.H.Rs, inspect F-lll Jets 9.8:3 Rhodesian 'centre takeover' 4.4:21 R.A.A.F's yes then no to recruit 10.8:1 Rocks hurled in wild protest (Melbourne) Final 'yes' to R.A.A.F. recruit 11.8:4 18.9:3 One Mirage squadron phased out 23.8:1 Not first time for squadron 24.8:4 DENTISTRY R.A.A.F. cut 'blow' to Raymond Terrace 28.8:11 R.A.A.F. lands F-lll 6,9:10 Dentists plan own scheme 24.1:3 R.A.A.F. phase-out condemned 8.9:9 Do you fancy a paint job on your teeth? 31.1:2 Australian airpower 'outnumbered' 17.9:1 Dental nurses' school plans 1,2:3 L.H. Air base inspection 18,10:9 Dental plan for children 10.3:3 Williamtown chief presents A.T.C. awards N.S.W. to begin teeth plan 15.3:3 18.10:6 G.H. Dental nurse training plan 26.5:37 Mirage cut justified, Barnard tells Shire Dentists meet in Australia 31.5:10 8,11:7 Dental law may lead to Jail 25.6:6 Memorial to long time Williamtown chaplain Dramatic boost to dental health claimed 30.6:4 (Henderson) 22.11:6 H.V. Dental plans 'hamstrung by ignorance' 16.7:3 Australian F-llls leave Nadi 5.12:14 Fund to give dental cover 17.7:3 Australian F-llls on exercise 6.12:1 X-ray care urged 18.7:3 Cause of air base fire unknown 15.12:10 Quick action can save broken teeth 19.7:6 Tooth decay less in S.A. 20.7:3 DEFENCE - R.A.N. Licensing for dental technicians 1.8:3 Dental workers 'victimised' 13.8:5 Destroyer to refit as trainer (H.M.A.S. Duchess) Another rise in dentists' charges 22.8:3 4.1:4 Dental nurses' school at R.N.H. 13.9:3 First new landing craft 4.1:9 Early inquiries made for dental training Stowaway in U.S. ship 6.1:1 14.9:5 Naval mine team in reef probe 10.1:3 Dental scheme for 3 million pupils 29.9:4 Naval air efficiency award 11,1:5 Dental additive 'effective' 11.10:8 Dockyard Issue solved 12.1:12 Suburban dentist to lead school 20.12:5 Navy order for review 17.1:5 City host to 970 Navy men (Australia Day) DOGS 17.1:7 Fleet changes command 24.1:4 No Piper (note) 5.3:2 Naval proficiency shield awarded 25.1:8 Dog fee may rise 8.3:5 Navy to cruise Indian Ocean 25.1:8 Dog bill worries Wyong 3,4:14 (Julded-mlssile destroyer on first visit (H.M.A.S. Dog baits set in three Valley towns 23.8:3 H.V. Brisbane) 27.1:10 Just a dog's death 6.9:1 H.V. 6,000 see two warships 29.1:4 Dog lived 5 weeks entombed 19.10:7 13 ships for exercises 3,2:1 Stray dog remedy proposed (Cessnoek) 22.11:5 H.V. Navy escort ship to visit (H.M.A.S. Stuart) 7.3:4 DRUGS AND ADDICTION Newcastle nan ship commander (Beaumont) 26.3:7 Frigate due in port for 3 day visit 5,4:4 Hemp seller g:oes to jail 6,1:9 Captain no stranger (H.M.A.S. Yarra) 7.4:3 Surf champion for drug trial (Mclnnes) 9,1:4 1,200 Inspect Yarra 9.4:4 Drug find made in 'wrong flat' 10,1:7 Sailors 'free to decline' N-tests trip 26.5:3 Big Sydney drug haul 11.1:3 Pilot balls out as engine fails (Sinkinson) Vic. scheme for addicts 13.1:1 6,6:1 Drug on 'Stones' aircraft 15.2:3 Hawker-Siddeley arrives today 7,6:16 Drug user died 15.2:10 Floating class for divers 14,6:18 Poster to identify drug plant 17.2:11 French oil firm sella to R.A.N. 27.6:3 Four face drug charges 19.2:3 H.M.A.S. Sydney to leave fleet 21,7:9 Three Jailed for drug offences 20.2:1 Aircraft carrier as 'floating car park' 15.9:10 Hemp plantation 'found in bush' 10.3:4 Australia in Navy talks 20.9:3 Nine arrested, big drug haul in weekend raids Japan naval visit to N.S.W. 25.9:1 12.3:1 R.A.N, to visit Newcastle 11,10:4 22-1973 N.M.H. INDEX

DRUGS AND ADDICTION (C'td) EDUCATION

Four on Indian hemp charges fined $1,600 14.3:12 Room for all pupils 3.1:5 L.S.D., heap fine totals $1,290 20,3:6 School forced to close bcoks (Y.P.T.) 10.1:4 Supplier had heroin for 300 doaes 21.3:12 1973 holds promise for education 13.1:2 $12m. school aid for outback 17.1:5 Fine for keeping 69 drug 21.3:12 Youtha 'grew supplies of hemp' 31.3:10 Learning too late (Leader) 19.1:2 8 held after drug raids 2.4:1 More at Australian schools 19.1:8 Laborer took L.S.D. for 'happiness' (Streeter) Few alcoholics on skid row 24.1:4 The sword of learning (Leader) 30.1:2 3.4*5 Allowance for boarding (Leader) 30.1:2 Hotels back big anti-drug drive 6.4:1 School is fun for everyone (Orthopaedic School) Surf champion may be freed (J. Mclnnes) 6.4:4 14.2:17 toug oftiMimmm effect 'bad' 10.4:3 Child care aid group formed 20.2:3 N.Z. four fined for hemp use 11.4:7 Drug charges, remand for 11 29,4:10 Average class shown at 30 26.2:3 Youth, Juvenile on drug charges 30.4:6 Inquiry 'could delay' (Jovernment plan - dysleKls Hemp plants in backyard 3.5:7 appeal 28.2:4 20.4p.c. rise in drug convictions 8,5:5 Study tour for education chief (D.E. Rickard) Drug effenders stereotypes 12.9:2 9.3:7 30 years for drugs call 28.9:1 State gets $llm. for schools 15.3:5 Teacher's appeal on drug lost 29.9:9 End-of-century education probe 27.3:3 Pink L.S.D. purchased in city hotel 29.5:7 No switch for teacher 31.3:5 Psychiatrist in training on 50 drug charges Government warns on school funds 4.4:11 (Gross) 30.9:7 Schools told to fly flag 5.4:9 Addicts, crime linked - Judge 30.5:7 Pre-schools' results tested 7.4:2 Youth grvw own hemp 30.5:7 Education control 'failure' 12.4:3 Big drug haul in Valley 7.6:1 Underwriting education improvements - Survey Farmer facing drug charges 8.6:1 8,5:59 Newcastle doctor remanded on drug charges Inovations in education system - Survey 8,5:60 (Gross) 13.6:9 Arts role in education for inquiry 14,5:3 Country Party to study drug 14.6:4 $660m, in school aid urged 31.5:1,7 Heroin buried in ^rden. Crown claims 23.6:14 Durable deficiency (Leader) 31,5:2 He^p charge coaalttal 30.6:4 It's a mighty thirst (milk for schools) 31,5:4 $100 fine on drug charge 30.6:4 School grants in line 1.6:6 Drep in drug cases (Manly) 4.7:6 In nature garden (New Lambton Heights Infants) Soldiers on drug charges 5.7:8 4.6:8 Doctor on drug counts gets three-year bond Educating the parents (Leader) 6,6:2 6.7:5 Religious classes - 'never such arrogance' Soldiers fined for using drug 6.7:5 6,6:4 Surfer on drug charges 11.7:11 Union opposes schools plan 7.6:9 Hemp Jail term suspended 11.7:11 Pupils battle against vandalism 7.6:1 Jail suspended, $20o fine on drug counts U.S. study tour for Minister of Education 9.6:1 14.7:9 Mixed reaction to schools plan 9.6:2 SBall haul from drug raid on naval ship 31.7:1 City children lead (height and weight) 19.7:3 Navy men on drug charges 1.8:1 Ebceiting result of schools booklet: Gray 19.7:7 A tragic trip for many 7,8:2 70 schools in music festivals 2.8:7 L.H. IVo men on drug charges 9.8:4 Education to be on show 9.8:7 L.H. Indian hemp charges cost $120 15.8:13 Minister's views for rally 10,8:6 Four years Jail for $450,000 drug harvest Church services for education week 13,8:7 16.8:6 Education Week - (displays) 14,8:1 U.S. fights the drug war on the home front Open day on questions (Leader) 14,8:2 21.6:2 Schools paper criticised 16.8: H.V. Liquid hemp sale remand 21.8:6 Parents critical of education booklet 20.8:9 Smell of drug led to arrest 21.8:6 Schools authority for A.C.T. 12.9:3 Windowaill pot for drug; fined $270 23.8:7 School council delay wanted 14.9:8 Bond on four hemp charges 24.8:4 'Back schools' role advocated 24.9:4 Heroin effect feared 8.9:11 Government 'would reject' school bill changes Young airmen remanded on drug charges 8.9:11 13.10:3 Smell clue to drug (Peckmen) 15.9:9 Primary school centenary (Belmont) 18.10:2 L.H. Search led to Indian hemp 15.9:9 Most schools face cut in subsidies 7.11:3 Pot to burn at $l/2«. 'party' 19.9:1 Opposition nit-picking 19.11:3 $100 fine on drug charges 20.9:8 Double dissolution 'date' given 29.11:1 Fines, bond for drugs at air base 22.9:9 Leaders argue school grants 29.11:1 Suspended sentence for hotel drug sale (Cox) Teachers' wage hearing urged 29.11:6 26.9:10 Opposition offers concessions 30.11:1 2 fined $300 on heap charges 5.10:7 Whitlam to 'wait and see' on education bill Man put wife on iheroin 5.10:7 1.12:36 Youth gets 6 months for drug (Connolly) 9,10:7 Poll ruled out on education 1,12:36 Few seek aid on diMg use 9.10:11 Grants for study in child care 3.12:4 $1,000 fine, bond for selling L.S.D. to friends Prineipiles of politicking - education (Leader) (Salth) 13,10:9 6.12:2 Attack on drugs at (Josford 19,10:4 School Bill deal may be near 11,12:3 Drug runners use Far North 19,10:7 Kindergarten fee increase 11.12:6 Plan to airlift $2m. drugs alleged 17,10:3 Increased funds for infants urged 12.12:3 Drug theft attempted to aid dying wife 19,10:5 School milk to stop 12.12:5 Drugs pusher fined $1,000, out on bond 30,10:5 End of term is end of era 13.12:9 Pusher needed heroin cash 6,11:5 C.P., D.L.P. back schools bill 14.12:3 $100 fine on hemp count 7,11:13 Education spending 'slipping' 18.12:1 (jovernment clinics for addicts 12,11:1 School gets $50,000 dept. 21.12:5 Young airmen charged over drugs 19,11:7 Summer School in mathematics 26.12:23 Laborer fined $900 for selling addictive drug 21.11:13 EDUCATION - ADULT Two fined over drug charges 1,12:9 Two fined on hemp counts 7.12:7 College opens on Monday (Toronto) 1,2:6 L.H. $100a, N.S.W, drug crop alleged 13.12:1 W.E.A. to celebrate 60 years 9,7:6 Drug education program rapped 13,12:1 Ideas call to women on adult education 16.8:11 $1,000 bail on drug charge 14.12:5 New W.E.A. courses to start 5.9:16 Centre to combat addiction 18,12:9 Courses start at W.E.A. 15,9:4 Drug pedlars get 18 months 28,12:4 Paintings display by W.E.A. 24.11:37 Vacation classes 1,12:4 EARTHQUAKES Students hold art display 11,12:8

Factories open in Managua 2,1:4 EDUCATION - CHURCH SCHOOLS Frightening for some (earth tremor) 10.3:3 School aid policy criticised 7.2:5 (Jovernment school action 'by '75' 19,3:3 Federal aid to top private schools ending 14.6:3 School grants for Newcastle 26.6:3 N.M.H. INDEX 23-1973

KDUCATION - CHURCH SCHOOLS (C'td) EDUCATION - GROUNDS AND BUILDINGS (C'td)

School to cater for two methods (Charlestown Schools get $3m, works 8.8:21 R.C.) 27.6:8 Site sought for school (East Maitland) 9,8:1 $60,000 grant for school 2.8:1 H.V. H.V. Qovemaent halts aid grants to 105 private Minister to see 'protest' school 9,8:4 H.V, schools 7.8:3 Auction of school site (Grant's Creek) 9,8:6 No grant for Qramaiar 8.8:3 H.V. Oweraaant 'breach of faith' on school aid Toronto pupils press for hall 9.8:3 L.H. S.«:21 Plans to rebuild school 11,8:4 Pressure on priorities (Leader) 16.8:2 Charlestown M.L.A. says school's state School defers fees decision (G. of E. Grammar) 'deplorable' 15.8:23 17.8:4 EJlght schools to gain fans 16.8:10 (^isis at Oraamar - facing up to the Karael New line for assemblies 13.9:4 report 20.8:2 $900,000 school extension 17.9:7 (Jramaar 'will continue education role' 21.8:7 Pupils soaked in damaged school rooms 4,10:9 ••Bate lashes Ctovemaent over school aid cut (Jateshead High for repairs 6,10:12 33.8:1 $61,700 to extend school (Jubilee Road P,S,) Biahops split on State aid 29.8:7 12,10:7 01«* back grants. Bishops suggest 1.9:3 IXidley school growth plans drawn up 29.10:2 •ere schools 'aay get aid' 3.9:1 L.H. •Social weapon* in education 10.9:3 New rooas at Toronto school 29.10:4 L.H. Longhair 'out': pupils barred 12.9:3 School to get extra rooas 8.11:1 L.H. (k-aaaar appeals over cut 12.9:9 New classroom for Wallsend P.S. 8,11:7 L.H. Two Jubilees for school 27.9:3 H.V. $240,000 Nelaon Bay achool tender 30.11:4 Cuts in Govemaent aid to schools 'increase Additiona to Glendale High School approved division* 2,10:4 29.12:4 Science honours - Valley students top contest 4,10:9 EDUCATION - HISTORICV^L Bishop attacks schools report - 'sectarian discriaination' 11,10:8 Reminders of early history (Watagan and Laguna) Non-State schools to get $60m. 18,10:7 18.1:2 L.H. Marist principal praises Karael report 18,10:10 Centenary plans at Swansea 7.6:2 L.H. Banting scope 'not sole part of education' Centenary In 1979 of Swansea school 21.6:2 L.H. 38.10:3 H.V. Belmont school looks to centenary 9.7:2 L.H. Qraaaar appeal on aid rejected 26.10:1 Laguna school to mark centenary 9.8:4 H.V. (Snirch achool cadet corps end sought 29.10:4 School kept Its first register (Toronto Oraamkr increases fees 20 p.c. 31.10:1 Primary) 23.8:2 L.H. Collage to take boys, girls (St C^atherlne's) 31.11:14 EDUCATION - REMEDIAL Principal warns on sex education 6,12:14 Aid for schools to stay 12.12:1 Inquiry 'could delay' Government plan 28.2:4 Success for Cardiff diabetic 22.3:2 L.H. BXKATIQN - CROUNDS AND BUILDINGS Mai Wei ahead of change 18.4:17 Minister praises effort from coousunlty (Qlendon Bifh school to get new block (w. Wallsend) Crescent Special School) 10.9:6 L.H. 4.Ill L.H. Survey shows poor readers 6.6:29 Better beat proadsed for schools 4.1:9 L.H. Fresh Bove on learning difficulties 30.7:7 New block at Sohool (Cardiff Primary) More 'special' school staff 4.8:10 4.1:9 L.H. Slow student ' is neglected' 8.10:4 High school to have new building (The Entrance) Deaf learn to grapple with speech 1.11:2 11,1;7 L.H, Five araas ttt school projects 18,1:12 EDUCATION - SECONDARY Newcastle firm wins Laabton High Job 25.1:4 School contract worth $301,600 (The Bitrance Exam successes - H.S.C. 9,1:3 H.S.) 29.1:8 School sex course set 'soon' 9.1:4 Land acquired tor apbool (Edgeworth Priaary) Big high school changes from '74 15.1:9 32,3:6 L.H. Secondary scholarships 18.1:10 Qateshead (Higb) gets assurance on school Bursary winners 18.1:10 hall 33,2:6 L.H. More than Just sex education 20.1:2 The peraanently teaporary 15,3:4 Rush for matha school 22.1:6 Primary school 'discusting* (Raymond Terrace) They enjoy maths.' - surf coaes second 24.1:4 21.3:0 Intake of pupils up by 69 (Gloucester) 14.2:20 Former school brings $14,200 (Forbesvale) Pupils' driver plan begins (Muswellbrook H.S.) 31,3:9 12,3:8 New classrooms for Budgewoi 22,3:6 Students leave classes (Ibrox B.H.S.) 14.3:9 Old school for auction (Paterson) 29.3:6 Certificate system to change 27.3:11 Minister to probe school conditions (Raymond Principal says learn to learn (Swansea High Terrace) 4,4:14 School) 12,4:3 L.H. School daaage costs $440,000 5,4:10 Schools' structure is changing - Survey 8,5:60 Old school sells for $10,800 (Paterson) 12.4:16 Alternative school plan 14,5:6 Rayaond Terrace school Job on way : Morris Scone trial centre for mail lessons 16.5:5 12.4:28 Exam aid to blind children 16,5:6 $la. New Laabton school 17.4:14 Postcards to Premier in protest over schools School works grant $60,000 (New Lambton P.S.) 1.6:5 34.4:4 Pupils may have say in control of schools 9,6:1 $340 Job for school (Shortland P.S.) 24.4:9 New school system 'under way' (co-educational) Largs school may reaain 26.4:20 9.6:1 Opening plans (Toronto Public School) Big school change listed for North 9.6:4 26.4:9 Education plans explained 12.6:10 New rooas for school (Merewether P.S.) 15.5:4 Parents call for two selective inner-city Highs Inquiry into school work (Bel Air) 15,5:4 13.6:13 Old school for auction ((Xingal) 17.5:20 'Minority' deviant in schools 4.6:1 L.H. Additions to school (Bel Air Public) 24.5:1 L.H. No plans to use vacant schools 18.6:7 Paxton school Jubilee 31,5:6 H.V. H.S.C. test will be retained 19.6:6 School delay criticised 14.6:9 School to admit girls (Barker College) 20.6:3 Additions to schools 20.6:5 Schools plan questioned 21.6:4 Plans for Hamilton South school 27.6:8 Hill High holds last dinner 3.7:5 No date for school extensions (Wallsend South) Tragic if cadet units go - leaders 10.7:4 30.6:12 (Jetting rid of nineteenth century ideas - Belmont North parents on the warpath 5.7:4 L.H. P. Short 11,7:1 Concern on school condition (Belmont North) High school prize winners (J.J. Cahill memorial) 12.7:3 L.H. 14.7:4 Start on school gym 'possible' 20.7:5 Students to go to Morpeth (Toronto) 19.7:2 L.H. Children v taps 30.7:4 Essay writers win awards (W, Wallsend) 19.7:7 Start on High School wanted (Rutherford) L.H. 31,7:3 Careers advice put on tapes 30.7:8 |lB, for school lights, heating 3.8:5 Student-drive pilot scheme 3.8:5 24-1973 N.M.H. INDEX

EDUCATION - SECONDARY (C'td) EDUCATION - TEACHERS (c'td)

High School pupils will get new deal 9.8:7 Teachers' Colleges - Canberra to foot bill Bid to keep schools (selective) 31.8:5 23.5:3 School (fert. exam to go 14.9:4 Move on teachers 'insanity' 23.5:5 School Cert, change under fire 15.9:10 Teachers to meet 24.5:3 Cash help for study 'reviewed' 20.9:6 Last chance to alter 24.5:5 High School roll rise 'a concern' 20.9:1 L.H. Teachers go on strike 25.5:1 Concessions to handicapped 20,9:4 L,H, Teachers in stoppage on manning 26.5:9 Reunion to mark close of school (N'castle Boys Teachers call policy talks 28.5:3 Bell rings on teachers (Leader) 29.5:2 J,H,S.) 10.10:4 Memorial plaque (D.R. Blakemore, Booragul H.S.) Teacher's appeal on drug lost 29.5:5 Teachers to meet on union position 31,5:8 18.10:2 L.H, Teachers to discuss deregistration 5,6:4 About sex 23.10:4 Bursary grants to change 23.10:6 Teachers on hard line 7,6:9 Woman head for Lambton High 27.10:3 Teachers claim Government persecution 8.6:10 Those feet to chase funds (N'castle B.H.S.) Protest stop 13,6:3 29.10:3 Teachers to meet today 13,6:4 English papers mixed reception (H.S.C.) 31.10:5 Teachers deny action policy 14.6:7 Sex courses in school 'not a new subject' 1.11:3 Teachers to seek hearing 18,6:7 English paper well received (H.S.C.) 1.11:4 Interim (note) 5,7:2 Maths papers 'sensible' 2.11:4 College's interim council covers big field Maths paper 'not hard' 3,11:4 5,7:7 Professor puts case for able pupils 5.11:4 Stabilising time for college 17,7:5 Papers on science 'testing' 6,11:9 Teachers to face court 24,7:1 Science paper 'difficult' 7.11:4 Teachers put case 26,7:6 Classroom blast - student dies, 11 injured Strike threat by teachers 27.7:3 (Queensland) 8.11:1 Teacher case adjourned 27,7:5 Mixed reaction to economics paper 8.11:21 Talks set on pay for Tech. teachers 2.8:6 Senior "art exam paper 'reasonable' 9.11:8 Setting teacher pay, not his Job, says Willis Schools plea to Premier 14,11:9 10,8:3 Hamilton Girls' High era ends 5.12:29 Teachers talk with Minister 11,8:4 Retiring Head emphasises training value Teachers will play down war 16,8:4 (Wickham) 11.12:9 New teachers 21,8:3 School uniform rules upheld 11.12:10 New teachers' award sought 21,8:4 Prizes at Newcastle Boys' Hugh 12,12:12 Teachers may strike 29,8:17 Students win scholarships 13.12:5 30 seek college posting 11,9:4 Hunter Girls' High prizes presented 15.12:11 Students put Asia on show 13,9:7 Headmaster praises parent involvement (Francis Teachers put pay rise case 27.9:8 Greenway High School) 15.12:11 Farewell to campus 4,10:8 Teacher centre possible in city 5,10:7 EDUCATION - TEACHERS Farewell just a start 9.10:5 Wide support for fine art proposal 10.10:5 Many trained teachers 'to lose jobs' 4.1:5 Secretary appointed at college 18,10:4 More teachers in preschools 17.1:5 Teachers to plan salary campaign 22.10:4 Teaching grants for 400 17.1:14 Teachers to get State housing 29.10:5 Teachers' office to open 19.1:4 Trainee teachers launch rich play contest No jobs after motherhood, teachers say 23.1:3 2,11:1 Teachers push for finance 24,1:4 Teachers advised to reject wage 2,11:4 New bond for teachers 'a blank cheque' 24,1:12 State loses fight to deregister teachers' union Teacher trainee pay to rise 25,1:1 3,11:9 Willis 'tardy in claim for finance' 25,1:10 States to vie for teachers 8,11:5 Full teaching staffs for New Year 26,1:4 Teachers may get reject rise offer 8,11:12 Forty teachers reported out of work 31,1:4 Teachers reject pay rise 9,11:8 Teachers pay case deferred 31,1:7 Teachers in pay rise talks 16.11:5 $4.4m. sought for teachers 1.2:6 Students end protest (Bathurst) 22.11:1 Jobless teachers call on Askin for aid 2.2:5 Tech. teachers win 12-20 p.c, increase 22.11:3 Teachers disgusted on jobless funds 8,2:3 Chalk up to experience 28.11:2 Teachers urge aid for Jobs 12,2:6 Teachers, board see Court rule 28.11:9 Public meeting on teachers 13,2:5 Teachers' centre planned 10.12:5 Whatever happened to the teacher shortage? Teachers stand vindicated 12,12:5 T, Barrass 14,2:2 Research grant to Newcastle teacher 17,12:3 Discussion on teachers' Jobs 14.2:4 Teachers' College short of space before moving Jobless teachers demand aid 15,2:5 in 26,12:30 School's out - of reach (Leader) 17,2:2 Allowance rise for trainees 17.2:11 EDUCATION - TECHNICAL Teachers get new officers 23.2:4 Average class shown at 30 26,2:3 New courses at Cessnoek 4,1:12 Teachers cheques delayed 1.3:1 Tech. College exam results 8,1:6,10; 9.1:6; Teachers to meet on conditions 2.3:5 11.1:8,9 Teachers at Tech, to stop 5.3:4 New courses listed for Tech. 12.1:4 Teachers meet 6,3:4 Tech. College results 12,1:7; 17,1:14; 19.1:4 Tech, strike called off 7,3:8 Tech. to conduct new courses 22.1:8 Experienced teachers 'being lost' 7,3:29 Commonwealth technical scholarships 25,1:9 Numbers reduce lectures 8,3:11 Enrolments too high for class 25,1:11 Relief money teacher bid 9.3:1 New courses at college 25,1:12 Teachers to create jobs need 9.3:19 Simpler type of shorthand 3.2:39 Full autonomy for Teachers' College 10.3:1 Tech. to teach hydraulics 10.2:4 Class size battle carries on 16,3:4 Tech. College passes 12.2:6 P.M, suggests aid for teachers 21.3:13 Welfare body plans course 21.2:28 Teachers stop to go ahead 22.3:3 Tech. to start wool course 27.2:4 Belated funds for teachers 22.3:6 Technology training gap widens 7.3:6 Teachers to discuss grievances 23,3:4 Advancing (note) 7.3:2 Teachers extend meetings at nine schools 24,3:9 Display by Tech. College groups 12.3:7 Students protest on pay delay 27,3:5 Tech. students plan protest meeting 24.3:3 Entrance teachers in protest 27,3:5 Call to replace Tech. buildings 28.3:5 Protest at loss of teacher (New Lambton P.S.) Hills to visit Wood St. Tech. 12.4:9 30.3:15 Enrolment decline worries college 18.4:14 Classes 'too large' 5,4:20 Tech. College requires 'bulldozing' 20.4:3 Relief funds for teachers 18.4:6 Training in parsimony (Leader) 23.4:2 Staff for schools 'adequate' 30.4:3 Food school is established - Survey 8,5:78 Decision held on teachers 3.5:4 New course on explosives 16,5:18 A difference concept for Teachers' College? Course in pilots' subjects 16.6:11 Survey 8.5:60 Four new courses at college 25.6:4 Colleges need more aid 10.5:17 Man receives high award 10,7:4 College presentation 12.5:4 Money key to Tech. buildings 12.7:3 Teacher alleges students beaten 14.5:3 Tech, students presented with awards 12,7:8 'Big fall' in jobless teachers 18.5:4 Uni, students battle nerves 13,7:4 N.M.H. INDEX 25-1973

EDUCATION - TECHNICAL (C'td) EDUCATION - UNIVERSITY OF NEWCASTLE (C'td)

Nursing course at Tech. 13.7:9 Uni. seminar is chance to shed city's image Goulburn principal appointed (Dr W.K. Birrell) 18.5:4 14.7:3 Subjects vary at seminar 21,5:7 A.U.C. sees findings 16.8:4 The tall professor has his tall problems (Munee) Course on metrics at college 8.10:4 22,5:3 Day, night metric classes 12.10:4 Graduates meet 28,5:6 Account course at Tech, 14.11:19 $8,000 grant to Professor (K, Collis) 1,6:4 New studies in plumbing, building 21.11:31 University post to W.A. man (Dr B. Smith) 1,6:4 Dental nurse training to begin soon 26.11:4 University block opened (Social Sciences) 1.6:5 College will offer personnel course 26.11:7 Great Hall paintings test 5.6:4 Five fashion tech. courses 1.12:35 Uni. Council appointment 11.6:7 Dept. plans to redevelop Tech. College 5.12:5 Marihuana group accepted 15.6:3 Additions to lift Tech. standard 10,12:9 Students to discuss uni. drug move 16.6:4 Tech. College examination results for 1973 Sudden uproar on marihuana 18.6:4 13.12:14 And Caspar Club finds going hard 18.6:4 Marihuana vote defeated 27,6:5 EDUCATION - UNIVERSITIES German play session at University 29.6:5 Planning talks lead to public role 2,7:10 Students act on university fees 8,1:3 Comedy seance at University 4.7:5 Biology graduates should find work 8,1:4 University drama theatre for Old Tote's 'King University C.M.F. group for camp 13.1:34 Lear' 7.7:6 Uni, regiment to parade 20,1:4 Don't fence me in 18.7:4 Lowly paid jobs hit 1,000 at uni, 29.1:3 Police to wait for campus call 20.7:3 University fees to go by 1974 29.1:7 Booth attack wrong, say students 21.7:4 Rush on students deplored 7.2:5 Deputy chancellor elected (B, Gallaghan) 21,7:4 Tertiary fees may go 6.3:3 Fenced In (note) 23,7:2 Open uni. panel named 14.3:17 Grandmothers scarce in Army boots 27,7:3 Benefit limit removed 20.3:3 Club licence sought at University 27,7:5 Varsities get liquor rights 23.3:1 Bulletin plan for campus 30,7:7 On-campus drinks 26.3:4 More gear for smog counter 31.7:9 (Jovernment proposes tertiary control 30.3:3 Tuition offer to children 1.8:17 State storm over education takeover 31.3:1 Newcastle students top debaters 5,9:7 New varsities for N.S.W. and Vic. 4.5:3 No beer for Uni, staff 18.9:5 A university without teachers - D. Sisson 21.5:2 Ceramics display at University 25.9:5 Medicine courses to change 22.5:18 Uni. sets higher intake limit 27,9:5 Pay rises adopted 29.5:3 Appointment (Prof, A.W. Roberts) 1,10:4 University to build $2.5m. theatre (Sydney) Gibbs on varsity council 5.10:4 29.5:15 Grassby for uni. fiesta 17.10:4 $50,000 left to university 31.5:9 Drama posting at uni. vacant 23.10:4 Uni. teaches Peruan again (Sydney) 12.6:10 University advertises top post 30.10:4 Lecturers pay stopped 3.7:5 Newcastle University grants total $102,000 Uni. students to stop work 4.7:8 31.10:15 Professor appointed (Prof. Lea, Uni. of New Newcastle University promotes professor 1.11:31 England) 2.8:4 Opening 28.11:2 Varsity to study dancing 5.9:19 It's opening day for the Great Hall 28.11:4 Canberra grants $6-l/2m. for research projects North's great public effort 28.11:4 29.10:3 Scientists to meet at university 28.11:9 Graduate shortage expected 30.11:3 University says thanks to 'Mums' 8,12:1 Hard play worked for scholar 19.12:12 University admission explained 11.12:11 Optimistic timetable 18.12:2 Reluctant scholar numbered among medallists EDUCATION - UNIVERSITY OF NEWCASTLE 18.12:3 1973 Examination results 21.12:6,7,8 Mammoth Job for Uni. man (Dr R. Jones) 3.1:4 Commerce professor appointed 22.12:12 Have troupe, will travel, say university players 4.1:1 Great Hall will be ready in March 19.1:4 ELECTIONS $2,000 gift for gates 20.1:4 University posting (Dr J.B. Moore) 20.1:34 18s can elect, be elected 10.1:9 Quieter on the faculty (Architecture) 23.1:4 Vote at 18 yearis approved 16.3:3 University may hold Saturday classes 23.1:5 Voting age 18 for State poll 22.3:4 University still has vacancies 23.J:6 New electors are biding their time 29.3:4 New buildings at University to cost $1.5m. Youth to receive new vote 30.3:15 24.1:12 Officers seek young voters 7.6:17 Community board 24.1:12 Failure to enrol worries Minister 12.6:5 Don't fence us in, say students 25.1:4 Beyond apathy (Leader) 18.6:2 University part of pay study 3.2:9 Voting change sought 10.7:4 $25,000 fountain nearly ready 6,2:3 Daly advocates poll grant 26.7:3 University graduation honours 10,2:11 W.E.L. steps into city's polities 6.9:11 Newcastle man heads graduates (Talty) 12,2:4 Lodgings shortage possible 14,2:4 ELECTIONS - FEDERAL Students who borrow, defer or fail 15,2:4 Lively week planned for orientation 24,2:9 (Jovernment to fund parties move 6.2:5 Scroll for posterity 27.2:4 Labor group to consider voting system 6.2:11 Bigger loans for students 6.3:17 Chou offered 'election aid' to Labor 8.2:1 Newbigging to visit varsity 10,3:14 Federal poll this year: Anthony 8.2:3 All they want is cheap, quiet place for study Voting change 'undemocratic' 15.2:3 14.3:4 Voting stand hailed by C.P. 24.3:1 First Great Hall graduations 17,3:10,37 Rigging the changes (Leader) 26.3:2 Great Hall rents all depend 20,3:4 Concurrent elections favoured 12.4:3 He's pleased with his baby - Prof, Auchmunty and Election cover to alter 13.4:18 Great Hall 29,3:3 A sobering experience 22.4:2 University to get fountain 29,3:4 Political role urged for women 26.5:10 Fountain 'beautiful by night' 31.3:1 T.V. time free, book claims (D.L.P.) 8.6:3 The Great Hall attracts the community 2.4:4 No early poll, says Anthony 18.6:3 Uni, prom, concerts appreciated 2,4:4 Voting system change 'for consideration' 3.7:5 Curtain raiser (note) 3,4:2 Leaders' test to come in Parramatta 13.7:1 Students like to potter about 12.4:17 Balancing the cost (Leader) 13.7:2 Varsity to confer honorary degrees 12.4:21 Jensen seeks Federal seat 14.7:1 Newcastle students gain awards 26.4:17 Jensen quits Parramatta preselection tussle Judith Wright to speak at University 30.4:6 17.7:1 Great Hall appeal gets boost 2.5:22 Liberal dare for poll 19.7:1 Universities environment lead urged 7.5:9 Whelan offer of poll place 20.7:12 $I7m, spent on university in decade - Survey Insurance man (Australia) Party choice 30.7:7 8.5:59 Civic Park movie setting 16.5:3 26-1973 N.M.H. I-NDEX

ELECTIONS - STATE (C'td) ELECTIONS - FEDERAL (C'td) Liberals tip for Murray 8.10:3 Three want A.L.P. poll backing 4.8:3 Bevan to run for Liberals 10.10:4 Parramatta: Snedden calm 6.8:4 Early election not ruled out 15.10:3 Poll: local issues for Labor 13.8:3 Election 'set for Nov. 17' 19.10:1 Parramatta poll set 15.8:3 Askin rates inflation as major poll issue Whitlam pledges new seats 1.9:1 20.10:1 Barton wants double poll 3.9:3 Tipping the balance (Leader) 22.9:2 Dealer's choice (Leader) 22.10:2 Parramatta trial for Labor Government 22.9:3 C.P. first out in poll race 22.10:3 Galston helped In Parramatta 24.9:1 Wran allotted safe Labor election seat 23.10:1 Poll shows Liberals 'shaping up' 24.9:1 Labor endorses Lyons for poll 24.10:18 Parramatta pendulum (Leader) 24.9:2 Cutler promises some tax cuts 25.10:5 Snedden ready for early poll 25.9:1 Jago misses deadline for election 26.10:1 Gair cagey on moce to force early poll 6,10:1 Father, daughter to contest North seats 26.10:3 C.P. supports action to force election Blunder (note) 27.10:2 D.L.P. candidate rejects Labor 27.10:3 12.10:7 Hills hits at prices 31.10:1,3 Snedden, Anthony call for early election 24.10:1 Askin offers leave bonus 31.10:1 Waiting for an encore (Leader) 24.10:2 Audacious but awkward (Leader) 31.10:2 P.M. 'not cheerful' 29.10:3 Hills says policy to cut costs 1.11:3 Give Labor fair go - Liberal 30.10:1 Askin takes stand on strikers (policy speech) T.V., radio poll ban review 8.11:7 Cairns, Daly not keen on poll 19.11:3 2.11:1 Early Federal poll unlikely, says Fairbairn A mandate to order (Leader) 2.11:2 Labor to improve rural life 3.11:1 20.11:3 T.V. time refusal queried 3.11:3 Askin, Hills out of date, claims Barton 3.11:4 ELECTIONS - FEDERAL - SENATE D.L.P. would end death duties 5.11:3 Australia Party says: State run by big business A.P. aims at Senate campaign 2.4:10 5.11:3 Barton to be Senate starter 9.4:3 (Jovernment to seek party air time 7.11:3 Senator Murphy gets top poll place 30.4:1,11 D.L.P. ' a voice of reason' 8.11:12 Royal visit may alter Senate plan 3.5:4 Postal votes available 10.11:12 Parties keep joint ticket 17.5:3 Askin Government tardy - P.M. 12.11:1 Row over Senate candidates 24.5:5 $1.8m. to expand hospital at Maitland 12.11:4 Senate ticket decision 'amazing' 16.7:1 Labor 'would peg meat' 13.11:3 Preselection campaign by branches 16.7:1 Labor alleges Liberal poll card misleads 14.11:3 Ready says Snedden 16.7:1 Sitting members in North confident 14.11:9 Liberal-CP. row flares 17.7:1 Communist call for Labor win 14.11:9 Tickets (note) 18.7:2 Foundations of Labor policy - Hills 15.11:2 Sole Senate team urgred 23.7:3 Incorrect poll cards destroyed 15.11:3 Menzies to break rule in Senate poll 28.7:1 (Jovernment promises new deal on railways 15.11:5 A.P. Senate campaign opening 10.8:5 Election test in 3 coast seats 15.11:9 A.P. plan to buy back Australia's resources Morris ends Terrace link 15.11:5 11.8:4 Free enterprise. Liberal policy - Askin 16.11:2 Vic. Libs. - C.P. agree 18.8:3 Election 'not related to transport aid' 16,11:3 Vic. Libs. - C.P. agree on poll 27,8:1 Liberal Senate Leader warns Snedden 3.9:10 Both leaders confident today 17,11:1 Senate poll not popular contest 5,9:3 How hard the hand (Leader) 17.11:2 Little interest, no tears 17.11:2 ELECTIONS - LOCAL GOVERNMENT Morris calls Jones' claim 'impertinent' 17,11:9 Where, how to vote today 17,11:10 Vacancies on Shire Council ((Josford) 15.3:7 Askin back with bigger majority 19.11:1 Cannlngton wins poll (Gloucester) 19.3:10 New voters not on roll 19.11:1 Bill gives Council vote at 18 6.4:1 A.L.P. blast on signs 19,11:1 Four contest Gosford by-election 20,4:4 Gratitude all round (Leader) 19,11:2 Four vote in Shire election (Scone) 18.6:8 Members retain Northern seats 19,11:3 11th term as Dungog President (Cr. Hawley) Figures for all seats 19.11:8 12.9:13 Making the most of it (Leader) 20.11:2 Mayor re-elected (Singleton) 18.9:15 Wran 'in ring' to challenge Hills 21.11:19 Mayor overseas but re-elected (S.C White - Two Join new Askin government 30,11:1 Muswellbrook) 27.9:1 H.V. Big absent vote in Peats 30.11:5 Case calls for street rolls in Newcastle 29.11:4 ELECTIONS - STATE 1,300 miss out at election 29.11:3 Coogee poll probe move 7.12:3 Hills to open campaign 8.1:4 A.L.P. preselection draw in dispute 21.12:3 State by-elections on February 17 18.1:3 State Labor told to justify A.P. preferences ELECTORAL BOUNDARIES 19.1:3 Pledge to abolish death duty (A.L.P.) 25.1:3 New name move for electorate (Robertson) 11.1:23 Australia Party preferences to A.L.P., Govt. (Jovernment to raise House size 6.2:1 27,1:2 Government moves for equal electorates 14.3:3 Askin promises more State aid 3,2:1 Threat of early election - Libs oppose electoral Labor hopes rest on local Issues 10,2:2 bill 30.3:1 Hills pledges petrol cut 10.2:3 Electoral bill in house 4.4:3 Three cards in the pack (Leader) 16.2:2 D.L.P. wary of Senate fall 9.4:1 Much hangs on by-elections 17.2:2 Bill will create new seats 11.4:1 Two seats safe for (Jovernment 19,2:1 Boundary bill passed 13,4:1 Full deck (note) 19,2:2 4 M.L,A8, unlikely to be affected 18.4:1 State A.L.P. concedes three seats 21,2:3 Numbers game 18.4:2 L.H. Ratepayers candidates 28.2:1 New seat may be created 26.4:1 L.H. Youth to receive new vote 30.3:15 Electoral petition by Labor 2.5:32 Labor will win State - Einfield 31.5:7 Labor fears loss of State seat 10.5:3 L.H. 31,000 Wallsend voters 7.6:1 L.H. Liberals will fight bill 16.5:1 Chaffey will retire 16,6:3 Government may ga^a 3 seats 7.7:1 Election may be early 20,6:5 Jensen 'sure' of win if seat changed 7.7:3 Royal visit stage for early election 30,6:2 Seats distribution 'fastest yet' 12.7:1 L.H. Election forecast 3,7:1 New seats could mean early poll 14.7:2 Parties prepare to 'leave them impressed' 28.7:2 Boundary changes please M.L.A. (Singleton) Morris' seventh election bid 10.8:4 2.8:8 H.V. 3 seek Liberal post in Gosford 10.8:6 (Jovernment presents rejected bill 23.8:1 Labor prepares for snap poll 16,8:1 L.H. Government gags debate to pass electoral bill Home group enters poll 28.8:3 24.8:3 Shaping up for the next bout 1.9:2 Senate stays hand on vote bill 29.8:3 A.P. eyes election 7.9:5 Challenge after Senate defeat 30.8:1 Liberals choice for Peat (G. Hallett) 11.9:3 Brookes as Liberal candidate 13.9:5 State poll tipped for November 25.9:1 Boilermaker as Liberal candidate 3,10:1 State poll dale still a secret 6.10:3 N.M.H. INDEX 27-1973

ELECTRICITY ELECTRICITY - SHORTLAND COUNTY COUNCIL (C'td)

Talks sought on power alternatives (U.H.C.C.) CXistomers not 'had', utilities say 25.7:4 10.1:28 Veteran power men to retire 26.7:8 'Change of heart' on power supply 26.2:13 Work begins on new power sub-station 2.8:3 L.H. Engineers' Chairman (P.S. Cooi>er) 3,3:9 Nesca after light vandals 3.8:4 Power point (Leader) 12.3:2 Newcastle bids for power conference 3.8:4 Electricity engineers to meet 22.3:5 Nesca salesmen set record 3,8:5 Power testing of electronic safety gear 22.3:16 Nesca's computer gets red carpet 10.8:5 Cord repair campaign (U.H.C.C.) 27.3:5 Improved lighting proposed 27.8:4 Price of N.S.W. electricity to be reviewed '$100 million' to bury power cables 7.9:4 19.4:3 S.CC expansion plans 11,9:5 Councils arm for last-ditch stand - J. Burton Highway cables out of sight 20,9:1 L.H. 7.5:2 Linemen out over seniority 27.9:8 County election Hills' pledge 9.5:3 S.CC. questions tenders: 'collusion' fear Electricity source settled 1.8:4 5.10:4 Power relief sought (U.H.C.C.) 2.8:7 H.V. Power income loss unknown 10.10:4 Aust. power safety 'best in the world' Cooking in metrics by Nesca 13,10:4 1.12:4 Don't moan - phone 2.11:4 Storm cuts power 17.12:1 Contest to lead Nesca expected 5.11:8 Big power users raises input 8.11:12 ELECTRICITY - ELECTRICAL TRADES UNION Making light of it (surplus globes) 17.11:1 Nesca fixes electricity rate today 29.11:5 State's power men to meet 10.1:5 Underground lights job 29.11:2 Holiday poser 21.2:4 Tariff-ic 3.12:2 Union appoints researcher 25.7:4 Shortland County Council 7.12:7 Electrical work costs rise 26.9:20 S.CC. opposes tariff plan on cost ground No appliance repair price curbs 27.9:3 L.H. 11.12:3 Computer to handle power accounts 15.12:10 ELECTRICITY - HUNTER VALLEY COUNTY COUNCIL Power to the people 17.12:2

County will refuse mains contribution 18.1:8 ELECTRICITY - STATE ELECTRICITY COMMISSICN County approves computer here 1.3:18 Computer to be upgraded 20.4:9 Minister, miners in merger talks 31.1:6 Valley electricity use surging - Survey 8.5:56 S.E.C. to take over mines 3.2:14 Rural power talks 17.5:21 Shorter week case lost 14.2:3 County councils 'ripe for amalgamation' Pay claim fails 20.2:11 31,5:1 H.V. And still it stands (Zaara Street) 23.2:4 Power poles 'must go' 19.7:3 H.V. Zaara power to be on stand-by 23.2:5 H.V.C.C Job awarded 27.8:4 ^ployees seek to retain say 1.3:1 L.H. Chairman 3rd year in row (Aid. R. Brown, Power men plan 35-hour week 3.3:3 Cessnoek) 18.10:1 S.E.C. men back campaign 24.3:9 Power strikes planned 29.3:4 ELECTRICITY - LAKE MUNMORAH POWER HOUSE Electricity stops plan 30.3:15 Mines bill passed 11.4:1 Intimidation of workers tried 16.6:35 Station to remain 30.4:6 Sit-in at power station 20,6:1 State role for area resources - Survey 8.5:25 Munmorah workers ban motor 2,8:3 Power the key to raped development - Survey Power drop hits big city areas 22,8:1 8.5:54 Power meets demand 23,8:1 Electrical trainees fewer 31.5:2 L.H. Northern power production up 24,8:5 No power charge cut 5.6:17 Unionist barred at Munmorah 15.11:7 Blackouts bid 7.6:8 No power blackouts in North 8.6:1 ELECTRICITY - LIDDELL POWER STATION Zaara St. puts power into State system 15.6:3 Power - 'sit-ins' to stop work 19.6:5 Liddell pollution 'widespread' 1.2:14 Sit-in at power station (Munmorah) 20.6:1 Fly ash control at Liddell 31.3:14 Sudden power cuts possible 21.6:1 Caretaker at Liddell soon 17.5:23 Power station trouble false alarm 22.6:3 Blackouts expected early next week 23.6:1 ELECTRICITY - SHORTLAND COUNTY COUNCIL Power stop cripples industry 25,6:1 Disruptive, says Fife 25.6:1 Power use boost helps rural wealth: Unicomb Engineers told to stop all manning 25.6:1 16.1:4 No guarantees from S.E.C. 25.6:1 Hawkesbury RiVer favoured as county limit 19.1:4 Workers warned of layoffs 25.6:1 Combined attack urged on area power boards Power rationing ending 26.6:1 20.1:4 North hard hit by stand-downs 26.6:1 Abridged tariff schedule for 1973 20.1:10 Turning on the power (Leader) 26.6:2 Abridged tariff schedule for 1973 (correction) Power issue may go to electors 26.6:3 24.1:4 Earlier strike meeting fails 26.6:3 Nesca sets record 26.1:4 (Jetting along in the brown-out 26.6:4 Rare spirit enters debate 2.2:1 Power curbs remain - zoning to ration industry No to night trading trial 2,2:4 27.6:1 Electric cars too heavy 2,2:4 Power zones decided 28.6:1 Nesca names engineer 2.2:4 No need for severe power cuts - Hunter 28.6:1 Dearer power can cost less 19,2:2 L.H. Legal aid sought to protect cars 2.3:4 Industry gets power again 29.6:1 Loan plan for $1.7m, 2,3:4 Militants blamed for jobs loss 29.6:5 Engineer deputy appointed (W.S. Newton) 3.3:4 More power cuts up to Askin 30,6:1 Counties no to power boards 6,3:3 Power back to industry 2.7:1 Olt with the old (underground services) 22,3:3 Premier will meet unions 3.7:1 S.CC. to alter office system 6.4:4 Jobs depend on talks with Askin 4.7:3 Illawarra council to visit 12.4:8 Power supply 'truce' pending talks 5.7:3 Long time employee retired (E.S. (Jorman) 1,5:15 Power shortage or politics? 6.7:2 Council to help men develop electric car 4,5:3 35-hour ease 6.7:13 Apology offered to Nesca staff 4,5:4 One day on full power 7.7:3 High-voltage lines reach out to farthest corners Askin hint on power 11.7:3 - Survey 8,5:55 Power men to confer 12.7:1 Don't blame us for poles says Nesca 22.5:4 Premier to discuss power issue 13.7:3 Council has fund excess 8.6:4 Weekend power limits relaxed 14.7:1 Area councils oppose power changes 8.6:5 No change in power rules 17.7:6 Parking space needed for staff's visits 8.6:5 Power row back to Court 18.7:1 Nesca engineer retiring after 50 years Vales Point, Munmorah could close 18.7:3 (Donaldson) 5,7:4 New power cut threatened 19.7:3 Nesca work authorised 6,7:5 Some light in power issue 20.7:3 Aggregate revenue accounts 6,7:7 Talks fail to end power ban 24.7:3 Clean power an answer to dirty air - J. Burton Ban on power could be lifted 28.7:1 13.7:2 Unions' power curbs may go 30.7:3 Power poles replaced 16.7:3 Power battle off to Court 31.7:3 N.M.H. INDEX 28-1973

ELECTRICITY - STATE ELECTRICITY COMMISSION FAUNA AND FLORA (C'td) (C'td) Money tree (note) 24.2:2 Power solution rejected 1.8:1 Horse airlift ban goes 27.2:11 Workera deciding power production 3.8:5 Kangaroo ban 'silly' 8.3:10 State power curbs lifted 13.8:9 Federal - State kangaroo pact 10.3:3 Hearing for ahorter week finiahes 31.8:9 Apexians support kangaroo e^jcports 18.4:19 More power bans 'on the way' 18.9:15 Review of export ban (kangaroo skins) 15.5:11 Power cuts expected 19.9:12 Annual shoot for Tasmanian wallabies 17.5:12 Wallaby bag totals 1,140 21.5:3 Power steady 22.9:1 Newcastle power fails widely 24.9:1 216 birds exhibited at show 21.5:7 Blackouts 'suffocate' thousands of chicks Lizard has three bodies 24.5:1 L.H. Coffs porpoise coughs up 30.5:1 25.9:1 He's had enough - save roos plea 8,6:4 Hewitt calls strikes 'blackmail at worst' No respite on croc, skins 9.6:11 25.9:15 Animals fly to England 26.6:3 Power hinges on three meetings 26.9:1 The dark at tunnel's end (Leader) 26.9:2 In search of rare birds (Warren) 27.6:4 Power talks find no solution 27.9:1 Budgies sitting pretty 2.7:4 Opposition seeks censure against Connor 28.9:3 Forest area set aside for flora 13.7:11 Some cut in power 29.9:1 Stalkers breeding deer in Valley 20.7:1 Connor power stir - Fraser demands House recall Ban fails to stop killing of kangaroos 20.7:13 29.9:3 Goannas may be farmed 22.8:3 'Juggling' for kidney units 29.9:4 Profitable hobby in Arab stud 23.8:5 H.V. Power cut wrangle 2.10:1 Tide turns against the green turtle 4.9:2 Blackouts worst in quarter century 3.10:1 Donkeys hit the show spotlight - M. Delprat Blackouts on for fortnight 4.10:1 13.9:3 H.V. Some areas hit twice in day 4.10:1 If it's silkworms you want... 24.9:4 How to beat the blackout 4.10:4 Return of the sea eagle - P.A. Haslam 25.10:2 Whitlam offers judge 5.10:1,3 L.H. Nesca blasts power groups 5.10:1 Birds' haven off heads (Swansea) - P.A. Haslam Workers remove coal ban at Wangi 6.10:1 1.11:2 L.H. P.M. 'disregarded' States' rights 6,10:3 Some sandspit birds 'unique' 7.11:7 Factory power curbs cancelled 8,10:1 Shell shock 24.11:2 (Jovernment power rationing scheme 8.10:4 Electricity rationing 8,10:10,11 Kooragang area for wildlife 20.12:1 Power back to save jobs, end blackouts 9,10:1 More power cuts 10,10:1 FINANCE State refuses power offer 10,10:3 Power income loss unknown 10,10:4 Takeover list requested 6.1:31 Power off, then on again, as leaders differ Queensland Insurance assistant (Mr 0. Sykes) 11,10:1,3 10.1:19 Blackout 'almost crashed plane' 11.10:1 Muswellbrook gets advice 17.3:20 Powermen could 'force' short week 12.10:1 Takeover curbs change outlook 22.1:9 Power switched to aid expectant mother in Nation viewed as financial centre 24.1:18 distress 13,10:1 Brambles sells A.N.I, shares for $1.73m. 1.2:17 Blackouts pose threat to N.S.W. industries Foreign investment clamp 2,2:9 13.10:1 Muswellbrook bid frozen 2,2:9 Power men to plan future work action 15,10:1 A.M.P. business up 11 p.c. 6,2:8 Authority to stand down 16.10:3 Brambles net rises 2.7p.e. 7.2:23 All power curbs removed 17.10:1 Money reports by the hour 13.2:1 Power men to press claim 19.10:3 U.S. drops $, yen to float 14,2:1 Power men gain wage hearing 24.10:31 Officials study dollar 14.2:1 Another power station planned 9.11:8 Down payment (Leader) 14.2:2 Two share deals stopped 24.2:12 ELECTRICITY - VALES POINT POWER STATION C^ga forced to raise interest rate 13.3:14 Muswellbrook delay challenged 13.3:15 Big Vales Point project started 15.3:1 L.H. Crean stops Bowring bid 22.3:20 Vales Point, Munmorah could close 18.7:3 Ownership curb 24.3:1 Vales Point power cuts confirmed 21.7:3 Legal and General Assurance feature 27.3:12,13 (Joing to Vales Point, but how? 294 ton generator Assurance changes (M.J.A. Bishop) 27.3:16 29.8:7 Buyer found for Minsec's Robe stock 5.4:24 Finance offer queried (A.G.C.) 2.5:2 T.N.T. reveals big net profit jump 2.5:20 ELECTRICITY - WANGI POWER STATION- $6.5m. gain for Lombard 2.5:20 A.M.P. income at record $584m. 2.5:20 Open finding on skeleton at Wangi 27,4:7 Eleven takeover bids approved 8.5:3 Rundles boosts profit 82.4p.c. 8.5:12 ENERGY - WORLD FUEL CRISIS Door 'not shut' on investment 12.5:3 Crean puts freeze on 3 takeovers 26.5:13 Fuel for thought (Leader) 12,2:2 Foreign group seeking $50m. 26.5:36 Australian solar energy 'exportable' 26,3:8 Easy money - not as easy as it.. P. Short Aust, solar fuel leadership seen 16.4:7 6.6:2 Energy crisis: not in our sunburnt land - Interim ban on takeovers 6,6:18 R, Aldridge 20,9:2 Auditors refuse dismissal (Lowes Ltd) 6,6:19 Solar energy is a long way off 27.10:2 Retirement of area manager (P.H. Mealey, Q'land Australia facing oil rise 24.11:1 Insurance) 14.6:20 A sticky wicket 24.11:2 Interim order stops two takeover offers 16.6:13 Jones warns on fuel crisis 26,11:1 Harvey Trinder to change name 20.6:18 The habits of thrift 27,11:2 Insurance decision reserved (Stenhouse Aust.) The world's great oil drought 28.11:2 13.7:10 Oil inquiry on today 5.12:7 Crean halts 3 takeovers 14.7:15 Queensland starts coal fuel project as oil Statham profit expected 25.7:16 dwindles 8.12:1 Newcastle Lime and Cement doubles net profit Arabs resume oil reductions 10.12:1 1,8:16 Slash in oil hits Japan 11.12:3 Hayden freezes deals 4,8:12 Japan oil economy with Aust, 12,12:3 Insurance terms for leave 'out of date' 8.8:16 Cabinet to form 'oil watch' sub-committee Silver V, expects a profit 11.8:12 17.12:3 Restrictions worry U.K. giant 17.8:7 Grace Bros, in insurance 25.8:11 FAUNA AND FLORA Government to form giant Australian investment group 28.8:1 Bank to aid bird index 11.1:23 Putting up the money 29.8:2 Ban on all kangaroo products for overseas 12.1:1 (Jovernment blank cheque for new A.I.D.C. 29.8:3 Ban will not save one kangaroo 13.1:13 State orders Barton action 30.8:1 Rude awakening (Kangaroo prohibition) 15.1:4 McCaw to table crash report (Aust. Factors) 1.9:3 Mistletoe, kiss of death to bottlebrush 18.1:5 Fringe money curbs 'soon' 4.9:1 L.H. Insurance may be tightened 5.9:5 Kangaroo ban examined 22.1:4 Court to sleze Barton's assets 5.9:5 Students seeking rare Australian mpuse 12.2:10 Barton firms in liquidation 7.9:5 N.M.H. INDEX 29-1973

FINANCE (C'td) FIRES AND FIRE BRKJADES (C'td)

Manager In new branch (R.E.J. Butler) 7.9:9 Fire badly damages old house 23.4:10 No reply when Barton called 8.9:11 Four shops destroyed by fire 25.4:3 Tighter laws on the way - Crean 8.9:12 Valentine home destroyed 1.5:3 A.M.P. slams loan brake 15.9:1 Old pump house gutted 15.5:3 W. (Jeraany cool on Australia 26.9:19 Family lose all as fire damages home (Hamilton) $33B. written off Barton's assets 27.9:3 21.5:1 Industry aid to widen 28.9:16 Hotel fire after theft 21.5:3 Treasurer stops takeovers 16.10:13 City offers aid to fire victims 22.5:1 Foreign money agency tipped 17.10:23 Fire destroys caravan (Scone) 4.6:12 Investigation recommended (Barton) 18.10:1 Fire station opened (Cooranbong) 7.6:5 Two firms get leave to trade (Barton) 23.10:10 Fire at city Scout Hall 12.6:3 McC^w halted Barton probe, says Senator Toy mute testimony (Cessnoek) 12.6:3 16.11:1 Fatal fire 14,6:3 Libs seek inflation conference 24.11:3 Fire victims get help (Cessnoek) 14.6:1 H.V. Allegation on Attorney-General not supported Inquiry on hall fire protection 14.6:1 L.H. 6.12:3 Young family lose all in caravan fire (Redhead) Brambles in off-shore deal 8.12:10 15.6:3 Creditors seek time in Alexander Barton case Fire Station opened - Swansea 25,6:6 11.12:3 Fire Station tenders close next month (Weston) Broken Hill Assoc, smelters nets $9m. 11.12:15 28,6:1 H.V. Poll to decide re-election of Call directors Fire stations to get new engines 28.6:1 L.H. 11.12:15 House fire at Wallsend 13.7:3 Future looks not so bright 17.12:1 Burning bus cleared (Rutherford) 13,7:3 Show hall destroyed by fire (Wallsend Pavilion) FIRES AND FIRE BRIGADES 7,7:1 Chalet fire probe 17,7:3 $7,000 fire damage to S, Army home Alert stranger saves man from fire death (Weston) (Adamstown) 1,1:1 19,7:1 H.V. Victorian fire out of control 1.1:18 Inquiry into fire safety 19.7:7 H.V. Fire Jobs go 'for safety' (Vic.) 2.1:4 Fire damage to house (Newcastle East) 20.7:3 Heat poaea new fire threat 3,1:1 Blaze destroys all possessions 24.7:3 90 children eacape fire (Vic.) 3.1:3 Fire Station work starts (Merriwa) 26.7:2 Fire teama control district outbreaks 3.1:3 Five children die in N.T. fire 3.8:1 Fire call wrecks family holiday 3,1:12 Two boys questioned about fire (Nelson Bay) Blaze threatens ski resort 4,1:1 4.8:11 Fire blaze quelled in Cardiff South 4.1:3 $lm. blaze destroys top wool 8.8:20 Jail fire fighters earn remissions 6.1:4 Fire damages radio station 10.8:6 Victim of kitchen fire smoke (Belmont) 10.1:3 Stable blaze kills horse (Kensington) 13.8:1 Naphtha blast danger eases at Homebush 11.1:5 Fire blasts rock city (Canberra) 1.9:1 Mother burnt in needless rescue 11.1:6 37 fires in shire at weekend 3.9:1 Bushfire effect 'slight' 11.1:10 Busy day for firefinters 5.9:3 $40,000 damage in factory fire 15.1:3 Wallsend house destroyed 6.9:3 Power drilling rig blazes 16.1:1 Woman dies in blaze (Canley Vale) 6.9:3 Grass fires ring city 17.1:4 Fire threat to shire 6.9:1 L.H. 100 acres of bush burnt out 18.1:3 The careless gesture (Editorial) 6,9:2 L.H. Outbreaks keep firemen busy 19.1:1 Pay rise for top firemen 7,9:4 Two hour fight with fire ((Jateshead West) Separate fires in home 8.9:3 20.1:1 Greater fire care urged 8,9:9 Staff gets clear just in time (Gosford R.S.L.) School fire arson theory ((Jateshead High) 23.1:1 10,9:1 Bushfire break saves 4 houses (Cockle Creek) Firemen defeat blazing petrol 10,9:3 23.1:3 Damage to flats in blaze (Singleton) 13.9:11 Vic. fire risk extreme 24.1:1 Port faces high bushfire danger 13.9:1 H.V. Fire shocks aged woman 24.1:3 Manure blamed for fire (Wallsend Primary School) Ban on fires 25.1:5 18.9:3 Army fire fought by burning 25.1:11 Two injured in blast fire 19.9:3 Bushfire danger warning issued for Shire Appeal for fire victims (Cessnoek) 20.9:1 H.V, 29.1:1 L.H. Prisoners may fight fires 20.9:3 H.V. The peril of the match 25.1:2 L.H. Car fire kills babies 21.9:1 Workmen halt fire near home 26,1:1 Not so eager now to fight fires 21.9:4 Brigades answer 15 calls 26,1:1 Teachers' College blaze put out 22.9:1 Houses lost in Vic, fire 26.1:1 Workers rescue four from fire (Gosford) 25,9:4 Children saved in blaze (Gosford) 5.2:1 Fire damages Church Hall (Lambton) 29.9:1 $35,000 fire Victoria 10.2:3 Wind fans fire - alert 1.10:1 City blazes causes big damage (King St.) Brave father, child die in blazing home (Vie.) 13.2:1 1,10:1 Fire damages Denman hotel 12.2:13 Sawmill fire damage about $68,000 1,10:4 Life Line has no warehouse after big fire $50,000 fire hits Wayside Chapel 2.10:5 14.2:4 Fire brigade proposed 4.10:1 H.V. Support for fire officer (Maitland) 14,2:20 Fire razes log cabin weekender 8.10:3 Queensland mill fire causes $l/2m, damage Brigade to sell new fire unit 9.10:11 17,2:12 Traffic blocked by fire (Mt White) 18.10:3 Couple lose all in fire (Fullerton Cove) 19.10:3 Trapped father, baby son, die In hotel fire Blaze wrecks home (North Lambton) 23.10:1 (Sydney) 19,2:1 (Jateshead's quiet heroes 20,2:3 Arson probe In school blaze (Gateshead Primary) Firemen granted pay rise 22,2:5 25,10:4 'Suspicions' in Life Line fire 26,2:1 Kurri house burnt down 26.10:3 Office staff 'unaware' of big blaze (A.N.L. $lm, fire razes store (Parkes) 29,10:1 Building) 1,3:5 Sydney oil tank blast 2,11:1 Fire damages warehouse (N. &. K. , Hunter St,) Two shops blaze (Kurri Kurri) 6,11:3 3,3:3 Fire damages 2 Lake schools 8,11:1 Township helps homeless blaze victims Port bush brigade gets first of new fire engines (Kitchener) 6,3:3 8.11:7 Chemicals in factory fire (Kogarah) 6,3:5 Charlestown needs permanent fire brigade, M.L.A. Fatal fire site to be cleared (Kitchener) says 8.11:1 L.H. 8.3:20 Headmaster laments destruction at 'wonderful Classroom damaged (Randwick B.H.S.) 13.3:1 school' (Charlestown South) 9.11:3 Port bushfire risk still high 21.3:13 Another school ablaze 14.11:1 Fire burns out office (Lake Shire) 31.3:3 Sixth blaze in Lake Shire school (Booragul High) Laundry fire kills baby (Greystanes) 3.4:1 15.11:1 Fire damage check (Bennetts Green) 4.4:5 Watch set for school arsonist 15.11:3 Fire razes hop kiln (Hobart) 6.4:5 State asked for urgent repairs to fire-hit Fire damages meatworks (Aberdeen) 9.4:7 schools 15.11:12 Fire chief retires at Weston 18.4:14 Youth on six fire counts 16.11:1 Lottery winner dies in blaze (J. Ellison) Fire destroys Windale's 'vandal prone' church 19.4:9 16.11:3 N.M.H. INDEX 30-1973

FIRES AND FIRE BRIGADES (C'td) FLOODS - HUNTER VALLEY CONSERVATION TRUST

No bail on school fire charges 17.11:11 '10 years' for Trust 8.2:12 Fire damages Teralba home 19.11:1 Conservation rate stays 26.2:13 Blaze kills two women (Warrlngah Mall) 21.11:1 Water schemes Investigated 8.3:20 Buahflrea threaten worat danger ever 21.11:1 ^29,000 tor soil conservation 3,5:22 Store blaze dead named (Warrlngah) 22.11:8 Conservation costs Trust $138,000 vote 16.7:7 Police probing eaat end fire 30.11:3 River trees a 'risk in flood' 20,9:2 H.V. Rain cuts fire danger 29.11:7 H.V. Trust funds for soil consel-vation 6.11:5 Belles for firebells 6.12:1 H.V, Slight cut-back in Trust rate 15.11:3 H.V. Alert fireman saves cottage 22.12:1 FLOODS - MITIGATION FIREWORKS Singleton seeks more levee 31.1:12 Boy's eyesight damaged by fireworks 8,6:5 River project announced (Dart Brook) 31.3:14 Stretching the fuse (Leader) 9,6:2 $114,000 for river control 16.4:14 Firecracker explodes in man's face 11.6:3 Flood works in doubt 1.8:5 Music to boost cracker night 11,6:7 Scheme to halt levee erosion 9,8:6 H.V. 16,000 watch fireworks spectacular 12.6:1 FLUORIDATION FISH AND FISHING Query on effect of fluoride 2.6:4 S.A. fishermen seek support 3.1:21 Dramatic boost to dental health claimed 30,6:4 Port fishing tour starter 25.1:3 Fish-breeding success 25.1:11 FOOD AND FOODSTUFFS N.T. fishing inquiry proposed 5.2:6 Mercury in fish survey 13.2:21 Trade told watch for Imposters 29,1:6 Sea strands fishermen 14.2:1 Margarine quota 'no threat' 5.2:3 Queues for mullet 17.2:3 The good oil (note) 7.2:2 Higher demand for fish expected 3.3:4 Table spread quota rises 7.2:4 Big wahoo could be State record 12,3:19 The great table margarine shortage 12.2:4 Patrol for prawning 14,3:18 Margarine quota to be raised 8,3:3 150 trawlers seek gulf prawns 19,3:4 Stoppage at crisps plant 22.3:9 Anchor was unwelcome catch 27,3:3 'Burger kings' plan to set up shop here 30.4:4 Bananalanders (prawns) 5,4:3 Food protector quits (C. Murray) 7.5:8 Models prove truth of any game fisherman's You can't taste the difference 16.5:4 'whopper' stories 12.4:25 Smuggled food disease hazard 7.6:5 H.V. To get fish Join queue 20,4:4 Restaurant workers to meet 4.7:5 New and costly fishing era - Survey 8.9:38 Catering strike in city stores 7.7:3 Sea harvest appreciated - Survey 8.5:38 Biscuits workers stay out 13,9:6 Trout plant for Tumut 22.5:12 Pie-eater to attempt world record 14,9:5 Government aid for fish co-op. 28.5:11: Honey earns record income 19,9:22 Fish still in 'deep' 4.6:3 'Filthy cafe' owner fined 11,10:6 Watch on fish 6.6:5 Japanese inspect food process plants 25,10:4 Fishing port ready by February '74 (Nelson L.H, Bay) 8,6:5 Taking sting from honey prices 31.10:4 Prolific catches of hake 28,6:7 Food firm fined $100 over dirty premises 2,11:5 Hake 'trial' 5,7:5 Tuition on deep freezing 28.11:7 Soviet Pi'awn ship seen in Oilf 6,7:1 Food prices continue to level off 15.12:1 Krill for lunch? 11,7:4 Newcastle 2nd fish supplier 13.7:10 FOOD AND FOODSTUFFS - BREAD Fish had them spooked at the wharf 18.7:5 Lobster traps plunflered 26.7:14 Big bakery for Wyong 1.2:3 Fishermen lift shop turnover 1.8:7 Interim rise for bakers 20,3:5 Tallow protest 2.8:4 Price of bread may rise 4.5:5 Small fish dumped 2.8:10 Bakeries plan to go metric 16.5:10 Australian fishing rights 'usurped' 13.8:4 A.C.T. to peg bread price 7.6:3 No money for extra mooringa 18.8:4 Canberra bread pegged 9,6:11 Illegal prawn acta force tidal closure 5.9:9 Sylvester Bakers feature 14,6:7 H.V. Prawning was problem 6.9:2 L.H. New bread given slim chance 27.6:4 Newcastle fishing industry grows 21,9:4 Bread price up 2c on Monday 7.7:1 Trout aeason opens 29.9:4 Pay rise for bread work 4,8:34 Fishing caae appeal fails 27.10:3 Fielders plan new bakery 21.9:4 Talwaneee captain hita (Jovernment 3,11:3 Bread rises 2c throughout N.S.W. today 18.10:1 Lake fiah die in hundreds 13,11:1 Hunter prawning from Monday 17,11:4 FOOD AND FOODSTUFFS - EGGS AND POULTKY Prawn start too late 20.11:3 Few 'gassy' prawns confiscated 29,11:5 Poultry inquiry proposed 11.1:5 Deal nearer on cannery for Safcol 12,12:23 $45,000 poultry dies in heat 11.1:23 Quick off the mark - marlin 13,12:1 Price of eggs up today 22.1:7 Poultry men to seek aid 8,2:4 FLOODS For the table (Steggles duck breeding) 8.2:13 Price of eggs rises today 23.2:1 Flood kills sheep in Queensland 15,1:1 Chicken to be dearer 5,3:1 Floods strand 56 on buses 5,2:3 Poultry farmer plans jail protest 8,3:1 Families still floodbound (Carrowbrook) 13,2:3 Approach to (Jovernment on fine 12.3:4 Flood chaos sweeps Queensland 17.2:36 Poultry trend warning 22.3:5 Flood grips third of Queensland 19.2:1 Eggs up in some grades 5.4:3 Woman drowns, 300 homeless (Seymour, Vic.) Egg prices 6.4:4 22.2:1 30,000 chicks drowned over strikes (Steggles) Four 'lifted' from flood 23.2:1 14.4:1 Flash flood damage $lm. (Seymour) 23.2:3 Chicken strike talks 'failure' 16.4:3 Queensland river 50 miles wide (Cooper's Creek) Chicken men to meet 18.4:11 26.2:1 Hatcheries strike may end 19.4:5 Three people drown in Queensland floods 9.7:1 Family of astute businessmen (Steggles) 8.5:75 Flood crisis on Murray 4.8:10 Date set for egg licences 9.5:12 Stock moved as Vic. rivers flood 3.9:3 Eggs may be '$1 a dozen' 23.6:3 Huge losaea feared in Vic. flood 4.9:3 More poultry on tables 7.7:10 Victorian flooda apreading havoc 5,9:1 Smell raises problem at new plant (Steggles) Aid likely to flood victlma 6,9:10 16.7:4 Record flood level in Murray River 7,9:3 Eggs will be dearer from tomorrow 2.8:1 Murray flood threat 8,9:3 New chief at Steggles (J.B. Steggles) 4.8:12 Families moved aa river rises 10.9:1 Talks today on poultry plant strike 29.8:16 Troops relieve flood-fighters (Vie.) 14.9:4 $lm. net profit for Steggles 14.9:6 Beresfield stench allegations denied 27.9:3 H.V. N.M.H. INDEX 31-1973 lOOD AND FOODSTUFFS - FRUIT AND VEGETABLES POOD AND FOODSTUFFS - MEAT (C'td)

Fruit kernels can kill 29.1:4 Output of meat increases 11.8:12 Lettuce 80c as crops fail 10.2:3 New look at meat rules 28.8:7 Hsat put vegetable prices up 13.2:6 Big meat tax tipped 1.9:12 Assistance for fruit men 9.9:12 Cheaper meat hope 4.9:5 Fruit growers hold ballot 4.6:13 Export incentives on meat abolished 11.9:1 Millions of apples left to rot 7.6:5 Beef price, herds related 12.9:8 N.S.W. looks at vegetable export trade 15.6:6 Export ban urged for meat' 14.9:7 Top cannery firms to integrate 16.6:13 Special beef export tax recommended 21,9:1 Valley lettuce 'under attack' 5.7:3 Cattlemen threaten meat ban 22.9:36 Potato slump: 70 lose jobs in Newcastle 21.8:1 Stiffer competition from Aust., beef in U.S. Fruit, Veg. Union office bearers 20.9:7 2.10:9 Not so lemony now 2.10:4 Meat supplies 'plentiful' 5.10:5 Cherries really in the red 20.10:3 Wriedt against meat import 8.10:4 New steel ship visits port 1.11:17 Taxing (note) 10.10:2 Researchers eye potatoes 1.11:3 H.V. Cabinet's meat tax ruling endorsed 11.10:3 Quality potato crop, says agronomist 8.11:2 H.V. Meat Industry 'buoyant' 20.10:10 Fruit pickers short in Queensland 9.11:4 Price of pork tipped to soar 1.11:5 Pickings (note) 10.11:2 Meat prices 'to remain high' 2,11:3 Fruit expert warns of fly menace 15.11:5 H.V. Heat mark-ups to be probed 5.12:3 Potato time 22.11:1 H.V. Meat inquiry welcomed 6,12:12 'Picking too much for me' 22.11:2 H.V. Meat prices should be dropping 7,12:17 Japan buys less beef, price falls 12,12:22 POOD AND FOODSTUFFS - MEAT Lower meat price tipped 13,12:1 Lower meat prices denied 14.12:8 Meatworks lose licences 4.1:5 Japan takes its first beef cargo 4.1:15 FOOD AND FCKIDSTUFFS - MILK AND BUTTER Beef exports top $389m. 11.1:18 $300,000 pig project for Black Hill 30.1:4 Dairy values appeal urged 6,1:31 Drought hits lamb prices 2.2:4 Victoria kills dairy scheme 9,1:12 Lamb shortage may continue 8.2:12 Hard period forecast for butter sales 22,1:10 Big drop in mutton killings 10.2:14 Milk boost promise to North 3,2:39 Big meat exports to Japan 14.2:24 Day milk under test 14,2:5 No relief in meat prices 17.2:3 No objection to new milk deliveries Aust., N.Z. lead meat sale 17.2:13 (Muswellbrook) 5.3:12 Prices for mutton, beef soar 19.2:9 Oairyfarmer's work praised 7.3:29 lambs $3 cheaper 20.2:1 Milk plant 'one of the best' (H.V.D, Co,) Women to seek cut in lamb exports 21.2:14 8,3:9 Lamb prices soon to be 'reasonable' 22,2:5 Major wins for Hunter milk 17,4:14 Union bans meat cargo 24.2:3 Dairying 'safe for little bloke' - Survey Beef exporta to U.S. 'could rise' 26.2:12 8.5:61 Watersiders lift U.S. meat embargo 27.2:1 Keeping the milk up to the thirsty public - Heat men stop for two days 27.2:11 Survey 8.5:75 Biough meat despite strike vote 7.3:1 Dairy tribunal 'not doing job' 16.5:8 It's true; Meat is cheaper here 7.3:4 Singleton butter 7,6:4 H.V. Meat in short supply next week 10.3:1 Dairy rise probable 'In two months' 11,6:8 Demand for grain fed beef 'high' 14.3:17 Dairymen want more for milk 28.6:5 Heatworkers' stoppage 28.3:5 Cabbage ban 5.7:8 Supplies of meat shut off by ban 31,3:3 Code shows milk age 17.7:4 North faces meat atrike 2.4:3 Bounty phasing-out over two years 24.7:1 Butchera may cloae on Friday 4.4:4 Buttered down (Leader) 25.7:2 Women plan meat boycott (Perth) 5.4:3 4c lb. butter price rise forecast 25.7:3 Heat aparka wharf atops 6.4:1 Cheap butter from N.Z. 27.7:3 Butchers' stop to hit few shops 6.4:6 Criticises abolition of bounty 30.7:8 Fish rushed as butchers watch 7.4:1 Discussion on dairy image 16.8:4 Women plan ban on meat 9.4:3 Dairy outlook desperate, says farmer 16.8:3 Heat boycott aims 'misdirected' 10.4:1 Dairying 'rebels freed' from jail 18.8:1 If you want to go the whole hog... 10.4:4 Butter, cheese image 'must go' 20.8:6 Meat exporta up aharply 10.4:19 Chewed over (note) 21.8:2 The price o^ meat (Leader) 11.4:2 Out of jobs if school milk cancelled 23.8:4 Heat up 9c lb. as shops pay $10 rise 11.4:15 Sales centre for 'Oak' 23.8:5 H.V. Meat In good supply 13.4:10 Milk goes up on Friday 29,8:1 (Jovernment acts against meat cost, 17,4:1 Free milk cut by criticism 29,8:5 Groups call for ban 17.4:1 Cheese import curbs go 6.9:5 Record price for bullock 17,4:31 Dairy agreement with Japanese 28,9:4 Cannibalistic (note) 18.4:2 Dairy company shows surplus 28,9:8 Homes without meat as women protest 18.4:5 $210,000 Dairy Co. surplus 29,9:10 Butchera buy dear beef 19.4:10 Butter may rise 5c 13.10:1 Hutton price rise causes named 19.4:10 Butter rise rejected 27.10:1 Heat sales create record 20.4:7 School milk dries up 14.12:4 Meat prices to level off: Wriedt 21.4:1 Butter maker to stop production 17.12:10 Government warned on meat control 1.5:3 Scheme on meat prices not 'in buyer's interest' FOOD AND FOODSTUFFS - SU(JAR 2.5:5 Chop (note) 3.5:2 Sugar 'not hit' by E.C.C move 1.1:4 N.Z. action on meat control may be model 4.5:1 Sugar aid talks 9.1:8 All meat suppliea 'plentiful' 11.5:11 Moreton Mill's cane record 11.1:18 Proteat over meat control 15.5:15 $28 million sugar sale 12.1:7 Record beef production 16,5:1 Rise 'warranted' in sugar price 31.1:16 $10 riae for supermarket meat workers 18,5:9 For talks on sugar pact 1.2:17 Meat research 7,6:21 Sugar export 'facing loss' 6.3::1 2 Japanese expected to buy more beef 14,6:21 New sugar pact needed 17,5:5 Meat control would 'defy' market force 20,6:5 Sugar sale to China 24.5:21 2m, tons beef a year by 1980 20,6:19 Harvest delay: rain rots cane 17,9:7 Chopped (note) 23.6:1 Increased quota for sugar 27.9:12 Domestic meat quota preference to exports urged Rainfall dampens sugar outlook 3.10:20 22.6:5 Sugar producers reject offer 5.10:8 Subatltutea 'no threat' to meat 23.6:12 Sugar talks break down 15.10:10 Meat demand to outstrip output 29.6:6 Big sugar sale to China 5,11:1 Lamb, beef price rise expected 29.6:6 Sugar a sweet cure, says M.P. 13.11:3 Extreme beef returns 19.7:14 Meat export tax possible 26.7:1 Minister 'dislikes' meat tax 27.7:1 Heat union opens new branch H.Q. 1.8:10 Meat from happy cattle 8.8:4 N.M.H. INDEX 32-1973

POOD AND FOODSTUFFS - WHEAT AND FLOUR GAMBLING (C'td)

Victorian aurpriae 9.1:9 An important charade (Leader) 28.6:2 Arreara of Egypt leaa than $20m. 29.1:4 Discussion on casinos 3.7:3 Harveat expected to be a 13-year low 6.2:3 Unanimous (Jovernment 'no' to casinos 4.7:1 Incentive for wheat crop 24,2:1 Loneliness of the long-distance punter 4.7:2 Wheat exporta 5,3:8 No dice on casinos (Leader) 5.7:2 Government terminatea wheat pledge 13.4:10 'No way' to break illegal gambling 5.7:5 Burden 'high on wheat growera' 9.5:23 Chips, dice and a full illegal house - F. Kelett Wheat ahlpaents lower this year 9.5:23 12.7:2 Wheat plan extenaion 17.9:30 Monitor to beat bandit cheats 20,7:3 ^tension for wheat scheme 19.5:12 $200,000 coaes to Albert Street 31,7:3 Wheat pay 25.9:16 Lucky four 'can win it again' 2.8:3 Wheat plan confirmed by Cabinet 27.6:23 Police charge 12 in club raid 16.8:6 Growers seek pay speed-up 17.7:11 (Jaabling laws to be tighter 23.8:1 Wheat quotas 'should go' 2,8:11 Clalaant dies before lottery dispute settled (Jovernaent expects China wheat, wool pacts 28.8:4 7.8:12 29 arrests in raid on Sydney club 6,9:4 High prices likely for Australian wheat 13.8:8 $12,000 better than par 14.9:9 Wheat at record to grower 22.8:18 Dream gives lottery win (Moore) 19.9:3 Unlfora wheat price 11.9:11 Roulette without tears 20.9:4 Wheat sales plan 20.9:6 New gambling power If police need it 21.9:1 Huge drop in Australian wheat shipaents 29.9:16 Casino risks warning 24.9:10 Talks soon on wheat exports 4,10:14 It's their lucky black cat (Mr fc Mrs D. Moodle) China agrees to wheat deal 12,10:1 20.10:1 Limit on C^ina wheat deal 16.10:13 Inquiry teras extended to Bally Corp. 7.12:3 China wheat deal signed 23.10:10 Hotel keeper cleans up again in lottery - Murphy Above quota wheat to be expected 29,10:16 8,12:3 Egypt 'Government risk' on wheat sales 1,11:16 (Jovernment 'clear' on wheat to Egypt 7.11:18 GOLD Big N.S.W. harvest ruled out 14.11:20 190m. bushel crop tipped 16.11:9 (jold boom returns to Haldon 17.7:10 Wheat gift to drought area (Africa) 17.11:1 (jold slug triggers protest 30.8:20 Australian wheat shipments 17.11:16 Copeland glances back 100 years to ear of gold Bumper wheat harvest 9.12:4 13.10:2 Wheat disease cuts estimate 6.12:19 Massive gold strike rumoured in W.A. 2.11:8 Wheat in silos 60B. bushels 12.12:22 W.A. gold strike not big 3.11:10

FORESTRY HIRE PURCHASE

Big sum spent on forests 4.1:12 Finance flras offer to help (Jovernment probe Move for pine plantations 19,3:10 2.1:3 $20,000 forestry office approved (Wyong) 22.3:3 Hire purchase debit grows 4,1:14 Coaaisslon tree project (Watagan Mts) 9.4:1,6 Record month for H.P. loans 18.1:21 L.H. Debts rise $111 million 14.2:23 Forestry depot to be moved 11.4:9 Balances owed drop $llki. 30.3:8 Woodchlp contracts expected 31.9:18 H.P. debt $5,119m. for month 3,4:9 $200a. woodchlp contract signed 9.6:12 $l,833m. owed 26.7:12 Pledge to timber Industry 23.6:13 Interest on loans up Ip.c. 1.10:3 Big woodchlp deal to W.A. 13.7:10 Tariff timber 'threat' 11.8:11 HISTORY New way, same product 18.8:3 Sleeper conference awakens memories 30,8:^ L.H. Paterson move for history 26.7:1 H.V. Trees losing paper war 22.10:2 Courthouse given to Society (Paterson) 9.8:3 H.V. Record sum for forests 1.11:21 Lamps out of the dark age - P.A. Haslam 18.10:1 L.H. (GAMBLING HONOURS AND DECORATKXS They knew a winner (Opera House lottery winners) 3,1:9 Deputy Premier in 7 Knights 1.1:1,8 Five year wait pays off (Mrs L. Richards) 6,1:1 Wide range in Queen's U.K. honours 1.1:3 Promotion almost cost lottery win (Keystone Cops) M.B.E. awarded to paraplegic (Vic Ronalson) 11.1:3 1.1:3 Lottery win to Port 29,1:9 George Medal for kidnap victim (Miss M. Gibbs) $200,000 prize 'frozen' 2.2:6 24.1:1 Lottery change pays-off 7,2:9 Five Queen's Fellowships 29,1:7 Jackpots few in thia little game ('Pot of (Jold') War medal for 14 23.3:4 9.2:4 Governor's wife Mother of the Year (Lady Cutler) Invalid has lottery win 13.2:3 5.4:7 Last Btroke (lottery winner Mrs (Jusse) 27,2:7 10 new Knights in honours 2.6:1 $200,000 prophecy 13,3:9 Lake transport man gains award (A.G. Hawkins) Illegal Sydney casinos are easy to visit - 2.6:1 A, Deam 27.3:2 Awards to N.S.W. in Birthday Honours list 2.6:9 They aren't a bunch of prudes in Sydney - Asian honour to Australian (Sir Laurence Hartnett) A. Deam 28.3:2 15.8:6 $80,000 begs for owner (Golden Osket) 3.4:3 Northerners' bravery commendations 23.8:3 $12,000 smiles 9,4:3 Peace prize (note) 18.10:1 Opera winner does not need money 6.4:3 Australian novelist wins Nobel Prize (Patrick Trio dispute on lottery 12,4:3 White) 19.10:1 Dispute over lottery win 20.4:6 Nobel winner to endow prize (Patrick White) Three share $40,000 jackpot prize 8.5:6 27.10:1 $30,000 win but game goes on 10.5:3 'Need' to look at gambling 16,6:1 HOUSING Hanson will ask (Jovernment to set up own casino 19,6:3 Building Society cuts rate (N.S.W. Permanent) Casino offer passed up 20.6:1 2,1:11 Police report on gambling 'by next week' 20.6:5 Belmont firm gets unit job 3.1:6 State stage set for legal casinos 21.6:2 Sydney house costs rise 3.1:20 Chip off the old block (Leader) 21.6:2 Rise in home units rate 3.1:21 Special report on gambling 21.6:3 More loans for homes 5,1:6 Premier talks on illegal gambling 23,6:1 Housing loan record set 9,1:8 $60,000 smiles 23,6:1 Housing project confirmed (Singleton) 15,1:12 Gambling report in few days 23,6:7 States will get $6 million more for homes 17,1:5 Lottery win Is all In family 22,6:15 Club appeals on gambling 'dismissed' 23.6:14 States told to co-operate on home policy 18.1:1 Action on gambling gets under way 26.6:1 Tearing the roof off (Leader) 18.1:2 Casino gambling blamed for suicide 26.6:1 Homes cost may fall 6 p.c. after metric 18,1:11 Parked police deter action 27.6i3 Homes row calms down 19.1:1 Big flats development worth $1.3m. (Hamilton South) 19.1:5 N.M.H. INDEX 33-1973

HOUSING (C'td) HOUSING (C'td)

Building Society rate to fall 23.1:10 Cheaper loan money for homes urged 8.6:4 Hoae cost rises by $800 24.1:4 Reports on home loans 'exaggerated' 11.6:7 Interest cut to help 14,000 24.1:9 Conference on housing crisis 13.6:3 Council housing sought 30.1:3 Victoria only dissident on housing 14.6:1 (Jovernaent housing data delayed 7.2:33 $200,000 loan for home builders 16.6:12 Rent down for H.C. hoaes 10.2:3 New homes for Woy Woy 21,6:1 L.H. Rousing rates steady in W.A. 10.2:13 Big home interest may rise 22.6:3 Big rise in hoae finance 12.2:8 721 flats, homes approved 27.6:4 State plans 300 hoaes in country 13.2:3 4,000 new dwellings for State 27.6:18 Luxury hoae unit plan outlined 14.2:10 New era for 'housing poor' 2.7:3 Housing loans widened 15.2:3 Royalties to increase house costs 9.7:4 Hoaebulldlng up by 10 per cent 15.2:4 Council 'moves on its tenants' 10.7:3 Land swap in housing scheme urged (Muswellbrook) Housing Commission shelves plan for Fern Bay 19.2:10 10.7:3 Aged units group in Upper Valley 19.2:11 Building Society loans may cost more 11.7:19 Societies' rate to aid some 20.2:4 Northern costs pass $50m. mark 12.7:5 Hoae loan rates 'to drop' 21.2:28 Contracts let for houses 13.7:4 Burgmann House - booked out 22.2:5 Council aid for housing (Merriwa) 14.7:10 New era likely in State housing 22.2:1 Windale project start soon 19.7:3 L.H. $39a. lent 24.2:3 '4,000 homes' for Lake estate 20,7:5 Trimview centre feature 24.2:19 Windale asked 'What do you think' 24.7:5 How to build a house without tears 26.2:4 'No evictions' from lodge 25.7:6 Council trustees for units 26.2:13 Homes bill $608,000 26.7:1 H.V. Vic. rejects Feder^il housing aid 27.2:3 A new view (note) 26.7:2 H.V. Johnson may exclude Vic. 28.2:3 Home prices soar $394 in June 28.7:3 Victorians fjject on housing 7.3:3 Radical housing plan by Libs. 1.8:3 Housing '->an limit to rise 8.3:3 Building at peak 1.8:17 Wipd/'-e project for 304 more houses 8.3:1 L.H. More cash needed to buy homes 1.8:17 W'jdale's chance (Editorial) 8.3:2 L.H, Big home display 2.8:4 Tender let (Whitebridge) 8,3:4 L.H. 26 State houses approved 2.8:7 Caves Beach home aite 8.3:7 L.H. Windale homes plan criticised 2.8:1 L.H. A.C.T.U, to enter low-cost houalng field 9.3:3 Modular home may end shortage 3.8:3 Housing the homeless 12,3:2 Variety rule 8.8:10 Charities plan aged village 12.3:14 Council puts time limit on display homes 14.8:12 Fifty acres a year for State homes 15,3:1 L.H. Plan for city flats revised 15.8:11 111,000 private homes In area 22,3:4 Proposed flat site to be inspected 16.8:6 Tenders for hoaes (Caves Beach) 22.3:1 L.H. Contracts let 17.8:4 Hoae sales win to States 24.3:1 Vic. tenants to pay more 21.8:1 Housing tender called 26.3:8 Flats unwanted (Cook's Hill) 21.8:4 Housing loans set record 27.3:17 City flat block gets green lig^t 22.8:5 Wider terms in home act 29.3:12 Booragul housing project starting 23.8:6 Units plan to aid newlywed 3.4:1 Land gained for homes (Belmont North) 23.8:2 L.H. Federal move on housing 4.4:10 Ready to put the roof on (Leader) 25.8:2 Minister visiting Woodberry 9.4:18 Cook's Hill protests over flats 25.8:3 New look at home finance 6.4:3 '$100B,' for house tax cut 27.8:3 'Do more to house poor' building groups told Church relics at Mayfield units for aged 30.8:10 7.4:3 Building advice offered 1.9:15 Saving plan tor hoae purchase 10,4:6 City dwellers become active (Cook's Hill) 4,9:3 Pension rise lifts rents 13.4:18 Bank housing loans ease 4.9:8 Poorer quality housing rented 14.4:3 Consent given to villa homes (Mark's Point) Town's homes delay 'lower' 16.4:14 6,9:1 L.H. Council fears on housing plan 19.4:4 July home loans fall to $60m, 7,9:8 Housing loans record 20.4:6 No interest rise yet, says housing society 11.9:5 $31,000 loan for housing 20.4:9 M.Pa, order hold on home loan rate 13,9:1 Building societies say restrictions would hit Unit dwellers to get referee in disputes 13.9:3 housing 21,4:10 Han gives $5,000 on his 77th birthday (A. Hawkins) Homes project Investigated (Salamander Bay) 14.9:1 21.4:10 Low rate 'would cut home loans' 14.9:4 Hoaes loan Halt up 29.4:16 Insurance reduced for homes 14.9:4 Housing loans lift welcomed 26.4:22 (Jovernment plans new homes concept 17.9:4 HoCislng problems could be listed by A.L.P. Home Interest rates before Cabinet 18.9:3 branch 30.4:6 States to get money for housing 20.9:4 Residents to tell problems (Woodberry) 30.4:10 'No secrets' on Quigley Estate 20,9:1 L.H. Residents content (Woodberry) 1.9:1 Church plans home units for aged (Brown Street) New Government plan to boost low cost housing 26.9:3 Investment 2.9:3 Housing help for needy 29.9:4 War service home cover under query 5.5:4 $6.5m. grants for aged unit building 2,10:5 Hoae builders think in brick - Survey 8.5:21 Home-saving alliance 4,10:3 Co-operative action paya well - Survey 8.5:48 Planner at Cook's Hill rally 4,10:5 Lake houalng needs growing - survey 8.5:49 House demolition interrupted 5,10:5 C^ll to register for homes in Port Stephens Home loans in August 5.10:5 9.9:18 High-rise flat plan 'a threat' 10,10:7 Lower cost likely in building 10.5:8 Area different in many ways 10.10:7 Increase In service home loans 16.5:5 Project to house 900 people (Muswellbrook) (Sirbs on lending societies likely 17.5:8 11,10:3 Building up a case (Leader) 18.5:2 Housing tender accepted 11,10:1 L.H. Building loans curb urged 18.5:3 Building up to a fight (Leader) 15.10:2 Building Societies defend role 18,5:5 Cook's Hill - people v the planners - P, Short Building Societies seek talks 19.5:3 15.10:2 Transfer fees 'burden' 22.5:12 A 'useful piece of real estate' (Cook's Hill) Government supports finance group 22.5:19 15.10:2 Ministers' confidence In building societies New ideas sought for Cook's Hill 17.10:5 23.9:3 Request over R.A.A.F. homes 18.10:2 H.V. Hake societies like banks: P.H. 24.5:3 Quigley Estate 'a showpiece' 18,10:2 L.H. Contract let for housing 24.5:5 Landlords under the microscope 24.10:4 Housing project planned 25.5:5 Land study at Cook's Hill 24,10:6 Increases in Housing Commission rent passed Contracts top $135,000 25,10:4 H.V. 30,9:3 Homes drop in tight market 30.10:6 Changes predicted in eviction law 31.5:5 Home building prices rocket, materials in short Banks lend $101m, for homes 2,6:11 supply 31.10:3 Coomlsslon plans big home project 2.6:34 'Stay-put' residents threaten flat plan (Cook's States demand housing talks 7.6:1 Hill) 1.11:1 StreetlesB housing (Windale) 7.6:1 House loan aid 'soon' 1.11:1 Societies lend less 7.6:3 High-rise troubles. Caves Beach 3.11:4 Variety theme in mass housing 7,6:1 L.H. Building loans 'tighter' 7,11:19 Contracts for 14 homes 7.6:5 H.V. Special bank proposal for home finance 10.11:10 34-1973 N.M.H. INDEX IMMI(JRATI(W (C'td) HOUSING (C'td) Vacancies (note) 13.6:2 Hoaes up average of $3,710 19.11:14 British girl refused Australian entry 13.6,20 Housing boom despite prices (Scone) 19,11:2 H.V. Filipino pair allowed back 20,6:3 Contracts for hoaes let 19.11:8 L.H. Jobs worth $200,000 let (H.C.) 16.11:21 Ugandans start to arrive 27.6:8 Bid to fraae housing code 20.11:1 Reducing (note) 1,8:2 . $39a. loans for houses 21.11:14 Migration causes 'life slide' 10.8:7 $106,366 for new hoaes 29.11:9 Migrant goal ia 110,000 13.8:1 Insurance reduced 1.12:11 Finding the right words (Leader) 13.8:2 Subdivision style praised 7.12:9 B.H.P. not happy with migrant target 14.8:1 Housing losui restrictions to continue 8.12:3 B.H.P. to work with Grassby on vacancies 16.8:4 Interest on hoaes aay rise 8.12:11 Bank hoae lending total $34m. in October Quota on migrants - D. Wilson 17.8:2 19.12:12 Government tightens child custody 3.9:3 Cook's Hill angry at housing plan 21.12:5 Check on 'chain' migration 18.9:3 Talk back (note) 5,10:2 MBlti-llngulsts to provide new migrant service HOVERCRAFT 15.10:7 Grassby guest for fiesta 15.10:9 Hovercraft link considered 8,9:5 Migrant victims of 'rackets' asked to speak up 1.11:21 HUNTER VALLEY More naturalised 10,12:3 Councils discuss survey 3.9:19 INDUSTRIAL 300 expected to attend seminar 3.9:20 Kooragang 'a monster'. Mayor (Aid. R. Brown, Replacement for Dr I,G. Sharp 5,1:7 Cessnoek) says area should be park 4.9:4 Visit by North Viet, unionists 18.1:1 Decentralisation fails for Cessnoek 10.5:22 No extra day for Easter 20.1:3 Ifenufacturing Jobs down more in selling 24.11:14 Mayor of Hanoi to visit 25.1:5 Regional group meets to determine grants plea Union to curb 'aideliners' on paint Jobs 2.2:9 28.11:10 Delegates from North Vietnam 'hold no grudge' New body to speak for Valley 30.11:3 The front runner 29.11:2 3.2:3 Hunter growth boom seen 29.11:9 C.P. Joins in N. Vietnam visit protest (Q'land) Festive weekends proposed 29.11:25 6.2:3 Agency to control tree cuts 29.11:29 Full day planned for Hanoi unionist - Newcastle Festival help pledged 29,11:7 H.V. 6.2:11 Singleton sets rate charges 1.12:36 Brawls greet N. Vietnamese (Q'land) 7.2:1 Upper Hunter mark listed 6.12:4 H.V. N. Vietnam official sees P.H. 8.2:3 Coalition group expelled 13,12:3 Unionists aid Viet, hospital 27.2:4 A flea in the ear (Leader) industrial HUNTER VALLEY RESEARCH FOUNDATICW relations 10.3:1 Spanish plea for unionists 13.3:12 Valley - Japan sales double 2,4:6 Woman to lead union (Shop, Distributive... Mining role study 3,9:4 Assoc.) 20.3:1 Valley has three major employers 17,5:30 Council to train unionists 22,3:9 Region urged to lobby 6,6:6 $l/2m. union education plan 'soon' 26.3:1 Port 'inescapable' in North - 15th annual dinner Easter holiday move defeated 29.3:1 10,7:1 Bargain for production - Cameron 31.3:3 Aid for Hunter area 'essential' 10.7:3 Big unions merger possible 5.4:6 Hunter urged to unite in drive for (jovemment Union merger bill ready 7,4:3 funds 13,7:7 Union mergers bill 'welcomed' 9,4:3 Valley links 'unifying' 21.7:9 Tas, holiday April 24 11.4:3 Housing data available 9,8:5 Mergers approved 12.4:1 Research aid Increase meets refusal (Muswellbrook) Sweden model for industry changes 12,4:3 30.8:6 EiSter talks attractive 12.4:10 Foundation aids H.V. promotion 5.9:8 Easter, Anzac Day arrangements 18,4:4 $99,000 grant to foundation 27,10:3 Workers' control sites urged 23.4:7 H.V. pioneers planning study 7.11:28 It's business as usual...for one day 24.4:4 River land study completed 8.11:14 Workers v the boss 25,4:4 Researcher to tour Europe 3.12:4 Cameron may voice policy 4,5:5 Cities study will be published 8,12:4 Unions move to own H.Qs, - Survey 8.5:79 Warm welcome for 'Survey 73' 9,5:5 IMMIOIATION Catching up on their reading - 'Survey 73' 9,5:5 Grassby to speak on tour girls (South Africa, Holiday to celebrate New Year 23.5:21 Rhodesia) 1,1:4 All are equal before the I.L.U. 25,5:1 Rhodesians to stay overnight 2.1:3 Workers' control centre bid 1,8:4 Family free to sail home 6.1:3 Respect worker, bosses urged 13,8:9 Fresh look at migrant assistance 23.1:5 Fees (note) 6,9:2 Citizenship law change 27.1:1 Spastles gain first Duke awards 24,9:5 Cricketer to stay in Australia (Ilyas) 29.1:1 Paint union officers unopposed 15.10:9 Migrants face emphasis on personality 1.2:3 Metal union to discuss Fraser tour 16,10:4 Migrants' troubles to be investigated 2.2:5 Snubs and snobs (Leader) (Fraser visit) 17.10:2 Migrants' oath to delete Queen 14,2:1 'Blind eye, deaf ear' to Fraser visit 17,10:7 Family seeks approval of girl's return (Nancy Duke to present awards at base 17,10:14 Prasad) 14,2:16 A,l.M. study for secretaries 23.10:14 Nancy looks forward to homecoming 15,2:6 All smiles for Duke (Duke of Edinburgh awards) Drop for migrants 15.2:13 27.10:1 Nancy Prasad back in Australia 5,3:3 Ministers of Labor to meet in Aust, 30,10:5 Pensioners try for hostel 5,3:4 Contest for union position (Operative Painters) Prasads to seek entry 10,3:14 2,11:5 Hungarian airman migrates 15,3:3 - New union leader (w. Richardson) 17.11:4 Migrant survey to boost aid 2,4:3 Noon returned on 3 vote margin 24.11:4 Bill bridges migrant rights gap 12,4:3 Haircuts dearer 29.11:1 Labor still ponders merits of migrants 13.4:2 Additional 2 holidays 'not needed' 29,11:6 Council to end 'discrimination' 16.4:6 No sign of peace (Leader) - Conference 11,12:2 Oiru refused Australian entry 18.4:3 Secretary back for 19th year 12,12:4 New chance to migrate 25,4:1 More seek citizenship 2.5:4 INDUSTRIAL - A.C.T.U. Rights of nationals respected 3.5:14 Dual nationality for committee 7.5:3 Ban threat on Westlnghouse 19.1:1 Skills issue in migration 9,5:9 A,C.T.U. book store being considered 30.1:3 Migrant review favoured 16.5:4 A.C.T.U. delays Hawke's plans 1.2:1 Fijian mined for fare, told to leave 17,5:8 W. European unions decry French tests 5.3:3 Newcastle first to be inveatigated for A.C.T.U. backs mergers 6,3:3 discrimination 1,6:4 A.CT.U. to enter low cost housing field 9.3:3 (>rassby seeks tour deals 11,6:7 R.A.N, should enter test zone - Hawke 5.4:9 N.M.H. INDEX 35-1973

INDUSTRIAL - A.C.T.U. (C'td) 1NDU.STRIAL - N.T.H.C. (C'td.)

A.C.T.U. travel plan begins In May 17.4:1 $500 for art competition 25.4:10 Call for boycott on A.C.T.U. agency 25.4:3 Vietnam visitors 'invited' 27.4:4 A.C.T.U. proposes rise in feep 26.4:14 Executive explains role of Socialist Left Campers may soon be jet-setters 3.5:17 within A.L.P. 2.5:6 France faces full A.C.T.U. test boycott 11.5:1 May Day march 'different' 3.5:5 North first for holiday villages 25.5:3 Nuclear tests condemned 4.5:5 Hawke makes Israel visit 28.5:12 Marchers support P.W.D. men 7.5:9 Two unions hit A.C.T.U. ventures 10.8:6 N.T.H.C. places road ban on Blackbutt 18.5:4 Profits, rents 'must be in pay freeze' 13.8:3 T.H.C. 'decides motorway' 31.5:5 A.C.T.U. in double travel role 23.8:5 N.T.H.C. critical of fee rises 1.6:4 New chief likely in A.C.T.U. 25.8:1 Dental trading given support 15.6:4 New post in A.C.T.U, mooted 30.8:3 N.T.H.C. protests China N-tests 29.6:3 A.C.T.U. fees rise plea 3.9:3 Rose for T.H.C. position 5.7:5 Third leader idea splits A.CT.U. 4.9:1 Health scheme debate sought 13,7:7 Hawke rebuffed on A.C.T.U. post 5.9:1 Unions to seek talks with doctors on fees Unions free to differ - P.M. 5.9:1 27.7:8 Bans off if end to N-tests 5.9:3 Group to quiz medical prices 10.8:6 A.C.T.U. hopes to get subsidy for research 5.9:5 N.T.H.C. to protest on Crown land selling A.C.T.U. shift to right continues 6,9:1 24.8:15 Most unionists face fee rise 6.9:4 T.H.C favours price powers 21.9:9 A.C.T.U. alters its system on fees 7.9:1 N.T.H.C. backs prices vote 5.10:5 A.C.T.U. to build cheap homes 8.9:1 (Jovernment urged to sever relations with Chile The landed gentry (Leader) 8.9:2 19.10:5 Hawke asked to apply for I.L.O. job 16.11:1 N.T.H.C. backs green bans 2.11:5 A.C.T.U. seeks extra two days - Christmas T.H.C. pledges Whitlam electoral aid 30,11:5 12,11:1 Protest at jailing support 17.12:4 Extra leave cost up to $40m. 13.12:3 INDUSTRIAL - ARBITRATION INDUSTRIAL - A.M.W.U. Extensive inquiry Into arbitration 12.1:1 Union plans $lm. offices 3.1:3 (Jovernment takes first step in arbitration Official now 3,4:3 change 31.1:1 Overseas unionists visit 21.5:6 Union merger law strike fines to be repealed P.M's adviser to give lecture 31.5:8 1.2:1 Major trade union to fight doctors 13.7:7 Balancing aet (Leader) 2.2:2 Union rows hit three industries 17.10:20 Fining strikers 'solved nothing' 2,2:5 Government look at awards 9.2:3 INDUSTRIAL - A.W.U. 'Nonsense' to come in industry law 15.2:3 The sound of mince (Leader) 14.3:2 Power shift in A.W.U. executive 8.1:4 P.M. hints at double poll 9,5:3 Leave claim by cleaners 12.1:12 A.C.T.U. questioning union poll change 15.5:1 A.W.U. men to hold stopwork 3.5:5 Liberals ready for election 15,5:1 Cleaners stop for pay rise 11.8:11 Tributes at Mr Richard's last sitting 22.5:3 Union makes hay while races on 12.9:3 Amalgamation of unions most important 23.5:21 (Juilty employers to be named 26.5:9 INDUSTRIAL - F.E.D.F.A. Libs againstrepeal bill 6,6:3 Court post (Sweeney) 16.6:10 Union call for no dock delay 14.4:10 Arbitration bill 'would help' 18.6:3 Mr Justice Moore to head Court 22.6:3 INDUSTRIAL - F.l.A. Justice asked to seek change 7,8:6 The hour of change (Leader) 29,9:2 F.l.A. presses $16 claim 4.1:4 Judge warns on Job theorists 2,10:8 F.l.A. to campaign 27.3:4 Senate rejects union merger clauses 9,11:3 Tenders soon for new F.l.A. building 22.11:4 Ironworkers' meeting set 4.12:7 INDUSTRIAL - BASIC WAGE AND COST OF LIVING Ironworkers offered Increases up to $30 14.12:1 F.l.A. to report on wage position 17.12:10 Consumer index up 4,6p,c, 20,1:1 Ironworkers vote to accept award 19.12:5 Cost of living rise shocks 19.4:1 Queensland basic wage rises 29,5:4 INDUSTRIAL - M.W.U. Cost of living up 3,3p,c, in quarter 18.7:1 Living cost rise highest in N.S.W. 18,8:1 Cleaners' pay problem 14.4:10 Food is the villian (Leader) 18.8:2 Cleaners to stop work 17.7:6 Steel joins cost spiral 20,8:1 Cleaners walk off Job 20.7:5 Quarterly pay ruling favoured 25.10:3 Pay claim answer deadline 21.7:3 Service workers to strike 1.8:5 INDUSTRIAL - COMPULSORY UNIONISM Security men to strike over award 2.8:8 Newcastle watchmen stay out 14.8:3 Group to oppose unions 13.1:4 Pay delay threat as guards stop 16,8:3 Non-unionists 'privileged' 23.2:3 Cleaners to talk today 21,8:4 White-collar union wins preference 10.3:3 Strike still on 22.8:1 Directive revised on Government job preference Cleaners meet on strike halt 28.8:3 13,4:3 Cleaners accept offer: go back 29.8:16 Ciean-up time again 30.8:4 INDUSTRIAL - EQUAL PAY FOR WOMEN

INDUSTRIAL - N.T.H.C. 60,000 to get equal pay 3.4:3 Equal pay 'test' by clerks 19,5:9 Trades Council nominations 4.1:5 Clerks to strike 30,5:3 Seven to try T.H.C. ballot 12,1:4 Clerks move on equal pay 1,6:6 Trades Hall wants ban on military 26,1:4 Clerks claim equal pay 6,6:10 Vietnamese to be welcomed 1,2:6 Clerks argue work value 7.6:6 Vietnam group delayed 2,2:4 Motel stop today over equal pay 13.6:4 Full day planned for Hanoi unionist 6,2:11 Whitlam presses lead on equal pay plan 24.7:3 N.T,H.C. asks Government to aid teachers 9.2:5 Equal pay by 1975 18.8:1 Vietnam aid fund to open 10.2:4 Equal pay in pharmacies 16,10:4 Hanoi unionists 'bit sudden' 12.2:3 Plebiscite to ensure equal pay 23.11:1 $2,000 offered for Vietnam 13.2:1 Clerks stop over pay 6.12:9 A dilemma of sensitivity (Leader) 13.2:2 Trades Hall backs meeting on dock 23.2:5 INDUSTRIAL - INSURANCES AND COMPENSATION Burchett for T.H.C. talks 6.3:17 N.T.H.C, 'disgusted' at action taken in park Usual pay when hurt (Vic. food workers) 5.1:4 9.3:19 National compensation; three-man inquiry May Day art record hope 4.4:14 announced 24,1:5 N.T.H.C. seeks Government policy reversal 6,4:6 Sportsmen seek cover 25,1:6 Viet, May Day guests 11,4:11 All that glitters (Leader) 27,1:2 Strikers praised for 'work-in' 20.4:4 Insurance plan has 'problems' 1.2:16 36-1973 N.M.H. INDEX

INDUSTRIAL - SAFETY INDUSTRIAL - INSURANCE AND COMPENSATION (C'td) Doctor to speak at symposium 22.3:9 Northern jobless rose in April 15.5:4 Warning sign (note) 16.4:2 Union seeks rise in accident pay 17.8:4 Safety talks venue 11.7:11 Date set for safety talks 13.7:7 INDUSTRIAL - LEAVE Safety award (B.M.Q.) 30i8:3 H.V.

Five days extra for bank staff 13.2:21 INDUSTRIAL - STRIKES AND DISPUTES Pay 'burden' in lump sum 29.3:4 Union opposes leave change 5,4:6 Outlaw political strikes: Kane 8,1:3 Leave should not be saved: Bench 12.4:3 Reconciling the parties (Leader) 15.1:2 L.S. leave rumour 'incorrect' 10.5:1 L.H. $12m. pay lost in strikes 7.2:3 Government to pay leave bonus 11.12:1 Fewer strike days lost 14.3:3 Out of time (Leader) 12.12:2 Penalty clauses acceptable 6.3:1 10,852 oianhours lost in strikes 18,4:9 INDUSTRIAL - MANPOWER AND APPRENTICES Striking figures (note) 21.5:2 More strikes in March 20.6:16 Hewitt calls for apprenticeships 2.1:5 More violence ahead - Minister 25.6:3 Relief reply delay: Askin 5.1:3 Aust. union action is worst 10,7:5 N.S.W. to get $16.5m. for unemployed 6.1:1 200,000 workers expected to stop 2.8:8 25,000 more out of work 8.1:1 Last cement plant shuts 14.8:1 100,929 out of job 16.1:1 Strikes concern city council 15,8:3 Seasonal figure shows drop in unemployment Men to decide cement strike 20.8:3 16.1:5 Strikes lift lost work days 6,9:7 Allowances to apprentices 18.1:7 Under a cold shower (Leader) 4.10:2 Labour office likely at Charlestown 18.1:1 L.H. Unionist slams 'rash' strikers 4.10:3 New approach to jobless 19.1:1 Wage loss up $10m. in Job strife 11.10:3 Big changes likely for relief grants 20.1:3 Arbiter defends 'some' strikes 30.10:3 Employment projects seen as great boon 22,1:3 Arbiter 'defeatist' on strikes - Fraser 31,10:5 Group to study manpower 2.2:5 Askin takes stand on strikers 2.11:1 Jobs sought for women 12.2:4 The other campaign (Leader) 7,11:2 First January decline in workless for many Strikes cost workers $28 million 8,11:25 years 13.2:3 Fewer in more strikes 10.11:1 Apprentices in low demand 13.2:24 Industry peace bid 13.11:1 Unemployed in North, 5,354 19.2:9 Compromise (note) 15,11:2 North top in State cadets 28.2:7 N.S.W. would rise, warns Cameron 19.11:1 Relief of jobless to alter 7.3:3 Special powers bill before Parliament soon Jobless numbers drop sharply 8.3:1 Jobless down to 1.54p,c, 13.3:1 20.11:1 Safety 27,11:2 Country trainee grants up 13.3:3 A,W.U. accepts wage offer 29.11:6 Twice as many jobs vacant 20.3:3 Dockyard decision Monday 1,12:3 Fewer jobs sought by Juniors 20.3:4 B.L.F. bans work at strip clubs 1.12:10 Valley jobs rising 21.3:7 Strike over staff policy closes club 3.12:6 4.5 million in civilian jobs 22.3:3 Row continues (Toronto Workers Club) 4.12:3 Fewer out of Jobs 10.4:1 Strike talks (Wallarah Colliery) 4.12:3 Fewer Juniors out of work 17,4:4 Workers up by 113,700 20.4:10 Loser praises decision in union row 5,12:4 (Jovernment may pay apprentices wage costs 5,5:3 Metalworkers lodge protest 5.12:4 Further fall in jobless 8,5:1 Quarry men stop work 13,12:14 Translating craft training into practical reality - Survey 8,5:78 INDUSTRIAL - WAGES AND MARGINS Relief work pay to cease in some areas 16.5:5 Grants to change 17.5:3 F,I,A, presses $16 claim 4.1:4 Jobless rise seasonally 17.5:5 Seamen meat workers get pay rises 5,1:4 Increase in numbers employed 23.5:3 Oil clerks aim at percentage 17,1:3 Scope on Job equality 24.5:5 $3 rise for gas employees 17,1:15 Wide range of industries needs workers 12.6:3 More pay claimed for lower earners 19,1:1 No work can be hard to take 15,6:2 Salaried officers get rise 2.2:6 Reduction in Maitland unemployed 16,6:9 Agreement due for fitters 14,2:4 N.S.W. top State for work 18.6:3 October average wage $95.80 26.2:7 Indenture halved 12.7:5 Wage ease to reopen 1.3:3 Jobless women total 32,828 16.7,:4 Average earnings at $104 6.3:3 Rise in North Jobless 17,7:6 A.C.T.U. calls for $12 rise 10.3:3 Fewer without Jobs: Cameron 6.8:3 National wage case today 13.3:3 Workless numbers down In July 7.8:3 A.C.T.U. seeks big rise 14.3:3 Demand starts to soak up Jobless 13,8:3 Figures bias claimed 15,3:3 Workless up In Northern area 15.8:7 Government call for pay increase 17.3:3 Blind eye (note) 16.8:2 Controls 'not practical' 20,3:17 Workers in demand - pressure on labor pool (Jovernment supports pay proposals 21,3:3 27.8:1 A.C.T.U. accused of using low earners 23.3:3 Training scheme underspent 29.8:5 'Average wage' distorts 4.4:11 City youth top welding apprentice (Bruce Young) National wage hearing ends 5,4:9 5.9:3 Clothing trade rises benefit 70,000 6.4:7 Paying for apprentices (Leader) 10.9:2 Minimum male wage up 10,4:3 Grants increased for apprentices 10,9:3 Oil clerks accept pay rise 13,4:3 Vacant positions exceed workless 11,9:1 Government challenged on wage policy 16.4:3 Morris urges careers centre 13.9:4 L.H. Unions will not back pay freeze 20.4:3 Friend to the workers opens office (Mrs P. Textile workers get rise 3.5:6 Campbell) 14.9:5 National wage decision Tuesday 5.5:3 Newcastle jobless increase 19.9:12 A.C.T.U. looks for more wage rises 9.5:1,3 Increase in Maitland unemployed 21.9:5 A politic decision (Leader) 9,5:2 Careers guide 25.9:11-13 Wage rise gets mixed reception 9.5:4 Overtime hits record level as job vacancies Government's view given 'due weight' 9.5:5 rise 8.10:3 Definition of income may alter 10.5:3 Big jump in job learners 9.10:11 Painters get increase 19.5:9 Newcastle jobless at 2,579 15.10:7 Van salesmen get $4 26.5:9 Jobless down in 3 centres 18.10:7 National wage rise flows to State 29.5:1 Pakistani job-hunter found going rough 23.10:4 Average at $97.50 31.5:3 Choosing a dole career - P, Short 25.10:2 10 p.c. rise for clerks in breweries 1.6:6 Aust. jobless drops 2,946 12.11:3 Bill posters given raise 13.6;4 Fewer Jobless In Newcastle 17,11:15 Pay rises for motel workers 14.6:4 22 p.c. more out of work 10,12:1 $3 pay rise accepted (air conditioning industry) Choosing a dole career 12,12:2; 13.12:2 21.6:7 Apprentice award for furniture 13,12:14 National wage rise 'should be from (Jovernment' Indentures up 25 p.c. 18.12:6 10.7:1 Juniors increase ranks of unemployed 19.12:3 Kirby favours Government wage 11.7:3 M..M.H. 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INDUSTRIAL - WAGES AND MARGINS (C'td) INDUSTRIES (C'td)

200,000 workers expected to stop 2.8:8 Stopwork on claims (C.5,R. Chemicals) 20.3:17 A.C.T.U. to appeal for new national wage 22.8:1 Plumbers out at J. Bridge 20.3:17 Rise for cement workers 11.9:16 Plumbers stay out 21.3:13 Equal pay in phai-macies 16.10:4 I.C.I, men stay out 22.3:9 Painters granted increases 1,11:8 Sydney firm for Wyong (Dymo) 22.3:3 L.H. Cleaners take wage offers 16.11:5 Conference on Statham strikes 24.3:9 Ruling today on wages bid (Clerks) 21.11:23 Back to work at I.C.I. 29.3:5 Women clerical staff get big pay rises 22.11:3 Stand-down over strike (Sankey's) 29.3:9 Pay rise for shops, child care 23.11:5 Gloucester pleaaed strike over 30.3:5 Plastics firm agrees to pay increase 4,12:5 Strike over dismissals at Ullmen 30.3:7 400,000 metal workers lodge award claims 6.12:9 Aberdeen to get tannery 2.4:8 Metal men to meet on rates 11.12:7 Fitters end stop (Sankey's) 3.4:4 Cameron warns employers to tie wages, costs Firm's work to be discussed (Bridge) 3.4:4 12.12:3 Seniority strike at Eglo 4.4:6 Pay rises in 2 industries, equal pay in another Hardboards G.M. (J.A. Hughes) 4.4:22 13.12:3 Manufacturing value falls (Newcastle) 5.4:12 Hard line sought on wage issue 15.12:9 Chemical workers' stoppage 6.4:6 Travellers award increases 15.12:9 Eglo strikers to hold talks 6.4:6 Possible end to 3 strikes 7.4:3 INDUSTRIAL - WORKING HOURS Government aids firms in $ trouble 11.4:1 Harry's last look at the old pottery (Sileock's) Lynch says Labor bowing to unions 3.1:1 12.4:4 35-hour campaign planned 30.1:3 Local firms hit by $A revaluation ineligible for Hours report for Cabinet 8.2:4 aid 12.4:9 Shorter week case lost (Electricity) 14.2:3 Strike halts Kurri plant (Machinery Overhauls) State 'against' 35-hour week 15.2:8 12.4:24 Commission says no to 35 hours 16.2:17 20 strike at Wyong (Mawson Engineering Ltd) Oil target for shorter week 8.3:6 13.4:9 Shorter week to cost $3,000m. a year 25.4:16 Lower profit by Goninan 13.4:10 35-hour Week 'more leisure' 8.5:6 Vidor raises nearly $lm. in two deals 17.4:31 38-hour week sought 23.5:1 Union battle-cry up for debate 19.4:2 Staff turnover 'drops to nil' 13.6:23 Migrant sf>ot at conference 19.4:5 Oil men to get short week 20.6:20 Dive bell to leave harbour (Vidor) 20.4:4 35-hour week in five years 5.7:7 Koppers capture pitch market 27.4:9 Work days cut trial 10.7:1 Explosion in new plant (A. Goninan) 3.5:4 Short week 'win' (oil workers) 20.7:3 Return likely for talks 3.5:5 35-hour cause looks lost 4.8:2 Diversity in city's strength - Survey 8.5:9 P.S. not to get 35 hours 10.8:3 Lake industry expands - Survey 8.5:15,17 Hawke says 35-hour week near 24.9:3 Largest gear cutter in hemisphere (Goninan) - Minister dashes 35-hour hopes 24.9:7 Survey 8.5:19 Shorter week 'madness' 25.9:15 Home builders think in brick (P.G.H.) - Survey 35-hour action 'difficult' 26.9:3 8.5:21 Bench to have sole power on short week 28.9:3 Hateship Is still strong as Domino expands - Cairns says 35-hour week 'not urgent' 8.10:1 Survey 8.5:74 Askin brings in hours bill 12.10:3 New Lambton firm's automatic growth - Survey Government firm on 35-hour week, says Fife 8.5:77 20.10:9 Rocla for Wyong 8.5:23 New trial for 35-hour week 8.12:1 Engine order completed (Goninan's) 11.5:9 Valley has three major employers 17.5:30 INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT West German factory for Kurri (Karl Handle and Sohne) 25.5:3 Ruling on industry aid 'soon' 18.1:15 Glove firm's pay strike 6.6:13 Industry spends $731.2m. 12.2:8 Rocla pipe technique for Turkey 14.6:20 Manufacturing in recovery 30.3:8 Concrete firm for Maitland 14.6:1 H.V. Productivity lift 'needed' 14.4:14 Tank contract to Newcastle firm (Hill &, Mills) Industrial Survey '73 Supplement 8.5 16.6:12 New era of growth and development 8.5:1 Company in receivership (Vidor Engineering) Two great challenges (Leader) 8.5:2 20.6 :1 New business role for Government 23.5:10 Statham men get notices 4.7:5 Industry aid council 3.11:10 New plant may be in Maitland 10.7:3 Bureau to aid small business 13.11:1 Plan for big acid factory 13.7:11 N. Wyong to get industry 17.7:3 INDUSTRIES Talks to be held on strike (Dowsett Engin.) 25.7:5 Metal men stop in two plants 17.1:14- Strikers to meet on pay dispute 26.7:6 60 strike after 10 dismissed (W.B. Appliances) Strike forces carpenters retrenchment (Dowsett) 18.1:4 28.7:9 Outcry 'aided' Bayer change 2.2:6 Committee for manufacturers 1.8:5 60 Wickham men stop (Fabricated Pipe) 3.2:29 Surplus auction by Vidor group 7.8:12 Strikes hit 6 industries 6.2:4 Retrenched men refuse jobs (Steel Mains) 16.8:1 'No views' on Bayer report 6.2:11 Job to Goninan 21.8:10 Strikes hit 4 major plants 8.2:4 More cash for works re-location (Dymo) 23.8:1 L.H. Aust. Chemical record profit 8.2:14 For Canada display (Domino Equipment) 28.8:14 Titan strikers to meet today 9.2:4 Strikers to meet tomorrow (Pipe Installations) Workers return as others go out 10.2:4 30.8:4 Jobs for 140 at Taree factory (Grasslands Pty Cessnoek strikers meet today (Delaney's Engin.) Ltd) 13.2:1 30.8:4 Morris seeking Federal help for ailing firm New meat truck (Goninan's) 7.9 fi (Goodwin) 14.2:3 Nulkaba company seeks women to 'potter around' S. Africa buys Titan units 14.2:22 21.9:1 Two Titan plants hit by strikes 15.2:5 Two firms 'near idle' in disputes 22.9:14 Overtime bans at Titan 16.2:5 Steel strike over (Newcastle Engin.) 28.9:7 Kurri plastics plant sold to Newcastle 16.2:6 Workers stay dry: strike (W.V. McCauley) 4.10:6 Chemical industry 'under threat' 19.2:3 H.V. firm looks to North America (Domino) 4.10:14 Chemical plant for S.A. 20.2:2 Strikers at McCauley's meet today 12.10:7 Hardware strikers to meet (Lane's) 20.2:5 Ironworkers stood down (Steel Mains) 19.10:4 C.S.R. Chemical to resume 28.2:4 Concrete men to stop 19.10:4 Strikes stay in 3 plants (Lane's, Vidor, Newbolds) Two plants back on job (Statham's, Allis-Chalmers) 1.3:8 4 strikes over, others may end 2.3:5 31.10:8 Unions key to tenders 7.3:18 Strike affects supply of cordial 7.11:5 Langford Aluminium feature 9.3:6-7 Vidor groups up for sale 8.11:21 Lane's men out for more fans 10.3:4 Unions seeking Federal aid for city firm (Vidor's) Stoppage at Statham 13.3:12 10.11:3 Stop threatens beer supply (I.C.I.) 15.3:3 Koppers President pays visit 10.11:10 N.M.H. INDEX 38-1973 INDUSTRIES - B.H.P. (C'td) INDUSTRIES (C'td) Slingsmen in bloom mill want to be reclassified Jones ready to assist Vidor firm 12.11:3 28.2:7 Cordial men extend stop 13.11:4 Industry blast at Canberra 'hostility' 20.11:1 steel output costs up $26m. in year 28.2:21 Vidor aid plea put to Cairns 20.11:1 Expansion on schedule 28.2:21 Newcastle firm gets $1.2m. Job 28.11:3 B.H.P. to charter carrier ' 1.3:5 'Mosquitoes' strike worth $2,000 2.3:1 State loan to factory 18.12:5 Once bitten (note) 3.3:2 Newcastle firms in deals worth $70m. 22.12:10 Worker injured at B.H.P. dies (Hine) 9.3:3 Kooragang revisited (Leader) 21.12:2 P.M. to open steel plant 7.3:18 Senior staff changes at Steel Works 8.3:1 INDUSTRIES - ALUMINIUM Pay ruling soon for iron men B.H.P. unionists to consider action 16.3:4 Metal exported for coins 2.1:11 Furnace work delayed 20.3:4 Alcoa net drops 22.1:9 Fate deflated B.H.P's best P.R, efforts 23.3:2 Big bauxite deal ready 26.1:6 O.G. takes 'Ugh' out of B.O.S. 23.3:4 Aust. firm buys into Mitsui Alumina 31.1:1 Steel Works stoppage over bonus 27.3:4 Alcan Aust. profit climbs by 60 per cent 7.2:2Xomalco profit forecast 'hard' 6.4:8 Steel bonus plan wanted 29.3:9 Alcoa's profit slips by $3.2m. 1.5:8 Steel workers' bonus talks 30.3:3 Comalco output down 20 p.c. 3.5:23 Steady for B.H.P. 31.3:1 Alcan output to ba raised 11.5:10 Steel firms to move on bonus reply 31.3:4 Overseas visit by smelter staff officer Unions seek extra $18.50 from B.H.P. 4.4:1 (H. Roller) 11.5:10 'Nationalise' hint to B.H.P. 4.4:1 Alcan Foundation gift to school 19.5:12 Cameron alleges B.H.P. 'using' migrant workers Alwest in plea to Government 26.9:13 4.4:11 Big rises at smelter (Alcan) 5.6:3 B.H.P. denies cheap labor claim 7.4:1 Comalco bid for price increase 6.6:18 B.H.P. port strike ends 11.4:3 Cheese on Comalco scrip 15.6:7 11 B.H.P. unions to strike 11.4:19 Alcan appointment (M.H. Roller) 20.6:18 Talks on extra payments 18.4:11 Joint oil venture for B.H.P. 20.4:7 Comalco to pay $6-l/2m. for Pillar 2.7:10 B.H.P. asked to Join steel group 29.4:1 Smelter pay talks 9.7:8 If B.H.P. Joins European steel venture 26.4:2 Alwest denies pressure on Canberra 25.7:17 Strike to hit 7 steel plants 27.4:4 Pay stoppage at Alcan 26.7:8 Women do men's steel jobs (Port Kembla) 28.4:3 Alcan plans to double output 10.8:10 Judge rejects no-strike move against B.H.P. Alcan workers mostly local 13.8:6 Comalco's $6.7m. profit for half 22.8:19 unions 28.4:3 Alcan reduces smelter noise 30.8:3 H.V. Aid expected in B.H.P. strike 30.4:3 In Alcan post (Mr A.B. MacCormlck) 13.9:18 Steel workers strike today 30.4:4 Alcoa proposes third alumina refinery for W.A. steel men favour rolling strikes 1.5:5 19.9:22 Steel unions 'broke deal' 4.5:3 Alcoa gains huge loan from banks 25.9:17 Steel workers plan strikes 5.5:11 Hopes for Valley industries in Japanese needs 11 unions plan steel strikes 8.5:4 29.9:12 Steel demand up - Survey 8.5:11,12 Smelter foreman on tour 18.10:3 H.V. Rolling strikes to start for pay bid 9.5:16 Open day at Alcan 18.10:3 H.V. Court condemns steel strikes 10.5:9 Top level talks on Weipa 9.11:7 Cool-off offer by steel unions 11.5:3 Weipa plant priced out 13,11:1 B.H.P. scaling up exports 11.5:5 Shortage forces Alcan to import 17.11:18 Pay strike hits steel Industry 19.5:3 Aluminium prices at Alcan to increase 29.12:4 Steel pay bonus strikes continue 16.9:17 Stoppage hits output of steel 17.5:9 INDUSTRIES - AUSTRALIAN WIRE ROPE B.H.P. seeks wage delay 18.5:7 Steel workers strike on Monday 19.5:4 A.W.I, plans $4m. cord works 10.1:19 B.H.P. cuts steel orders 22.5:1 Leading world in wire - Survey 8.5:19 Over-award meetings 23.5:5 A.W.I, changes in executive 23.5:23 B.H.P. figures show likely record steel export Wire firm catches up on output 8.8:19 income 23.5:23 Finance Manager (Mr Hark Sampson) 13.9:18 B.H.P. to spend $6-l/2m. more on pollution curbs Rural sales supervisor (B. Robinson) 22.11:16 24.5:1 Strike over contractor 26.5:36 INDUSTRIES - B.H.P. B.H.P. to meet unions on dispute 28.5:8 B.H.P. studies joint project 29,5:10 Steelworkers strike over suspension 3.1:5 $4m. plant for tyre cords 30.5:3 Suspension talks on Monday 6.1:4 B.H.P. and unions to meet 31.5:6 Strike halts $45m. plant (A.l.S.) 9.1:4 Talks on B.H.P. wage reply 31.5:8 Strike may cause lay-offs 10.1:12 B.H.P. to make new brick 31.5:16 Stoppage threatens output (A.l.S.) 10.1:29 B.H.P. interest in new oil strike 1.6:3 B.H.P. strikers resume work 11.1:6 Steel stops to continue 1.6:4 Pt Kembla return suggested 11.1:10 16,000 steel men to stop 5.6:4 Steel price inquiry ordered 13.1:1 Simple, but a winner (suggestion) 5.6:17 Breaking the steel barrier (Leader) 13.1:2 $6-l/2m. will not eliminate B.H.P. smoke 6.6:5 Big switch in B.H.P. attitude 13.1:11 Steelworkers to continue rolling strikes 6.6:13 Start of steel inquiry 16.1:3 B.H.P. acts against 11 unions 7.6:1 B.H.P. might have case 17.1:1 Steelworker vote favours stop to midnight 7.6:3 Steel cost action undecided 24.1:3 Steel makers face boycott 8.6:1 B.H.P. undecided on site (W.A.) 24.1:5 Steel workers will defy de-registration 8.6:4 B.H.P. 'not unjust' in penalising man 25.1:6 State Labor in 'war' on B.H.P. 11,6:1 B.H.P. claims rise vital to avoid stagnation Steelworkers to continue strikes 13.6:4 27.1:1,3 14,000 out in steel industry 14.6:5 ironworkers to strike 31.1:6 Steel strikes to continue 15.6:4 B.H.P. overtime ban lifted 1.2:3 B.H.P. told to stop migration 16.6:1 Iron Derby to be scrapped 8.2:4 Steel Works to close alloy plant 16.6:1 Inquiry finds for 3 p.c. B.H.P. increase Production halted at Tubemakers 16.6:9 8.2:1,3 New steel industry need claimed 18.6:1 B.H.P. will accept 3 p.c. rise 10.2:1 Conference to settle steel case ordered 19.6:5 Challenge to profitability 10.2:1 Strike puts B.H.P. 'months behind' with steel Steel break puts men off 10.2:1 supplies 21.6:7 The future indicative (Leader) 10.2:2 Unions - B.H.P. meet today 22.6:5 500 men strike at B.H.P. 17.2:4 Steel strike tomorrow 27.6:7 B.H.P. crane fatality (Tonna) 17.2:4 B.H.P. looking for higher steel price 29.6:3 Won B.H.P. prize (Stephen Johnson) 17.2:11 Steelworkers vote to end stoppage 29.6:4 Report for B.H.P. men 20.2:5 Few 'open arms' for B.H.P. women 2.7:1 Drove 'hot car' for 40 years (L. Simon) 21.2:11 No slavery for them over a hot furnace 3.7;4 B.H.P. strikers may resume 23.2:4 B.H.P. link severed as man retires (A. Jonas) B.H.P. chief appointed 23.2:8 4.7:5 Steel award, bonus to be discussed 27.2:11 Council favours women at B.H.P. 4,7:7 B.H.P. seeking another price lift 28.2:1 Direction to B.H.P., 11 unions 5.7:3 Still a shine on steel (Leader) 28.2:1 Special rates for riggers 7.7:4 N.M.H. INDEX 39-1973

INDUSTRIES - B.H.P. (C'td) INDUSTRIES - B.H.P. (C'td)

B.H.P. agrees to pay $9.50 bonus 10.7:3 B.H.P. offers to raise bonus 1.12:10 B.H.P. offer for meeting 11.7:11 Fuel oil supplies watched by B.H.P. 7.12:9 Bonus no real Increase 12.7:7 F.l.A. recommends new B.H.P, award 11.12:10 steel men to study bonus pay 13.7:7 F.E.D.F.A. wants pledge on work 12.12:12 B.H.P. results 'disappoint' 14.7:14 Invention offered to B.H.P. 15.12:3 Talks on steel pay progress 17.7:6 Steel men reject interim bonus 18.7:3 INDUSTRIES - B.H.P. PRODUCTION Steel unions in control move 20.7:3 A crack in the mould (Leader) 21.7:2 B.H.P. increases production (December) 20.1:12 Unionists exhorted to support $18.50 action B.H.P. raw steel output down (January) 23.2:9 21.7:3 B.H.P's. steel output down (February) 23.3:6 B.H.P. aids Cessnoek workless 26.7:3 March output of steel up 19.4:9 Meeting on steel offer 31.7:3 B.H.P. figures for June 24.7:11 No action yet to shut plant (ferro-alloy) 1.8:6 B.H.P. July output up 22.8:18 Decisive vote today for steelworkers 2.8:1 August steel record for B.H.P. 22.9:13 Overloaded (note) 3.8:2 B.H.P. steel sets record 23.11:9 Newcastle men accept B.H.P. bonus scheme 3.8:5 Charlestown youth apprentice of the year 8.8:4 INDUSTRIES - CCMMONWEALTH STEEL COMPANY B.H.P. seeks 9.42p.e. steel price jump 10.8:1 Another big iron ore carrier for B.H.P. Comsteel wins wheels order 26.1:4 coastal run 10.8:4 Comsteel strikers resume 13.2:21 A.C.T.U. to oppose bid for steel rise 11.8:3 lo control dust 30.4:6 B.H.P. orders $i.4m. blower 11.8:13 Comsteel man for A.l.S. (G.A, Burrell) 21.7:10 B.H.P. seeks cement leadership 16.8:1 Comsteel feature 23.10:12-14 B.H.P. to work with Grassby on vacancies 16.8:4 Apprentices get awards 8.11:12 New post for B.H.P. executive 16.8:15 B.H.P. exporting iron in labor shortage 17.8:3 INDUSTRIES - FERTILIZERS B.H.P. still uneasy on steel return 18.8:1 B.H.P's. record $l,025m. sales 18.8:12 Fertilizer tariff evidence 14.2:24 A. and K. discuss B.H.P. offer 18.8:12 $1.3m. net for Aust.-Fert. 21.2:18 Justifying its place (Leader) 20.8:2 Striking fitters to meet (Greenleaf) 2.5:16 B.H.P. puts its ease for steel rises to Profit lift for Aust.-Fert. 25.5:9 tribunal 21.8:3 Fertilizers to raise prices 11.7:19 Industrial giant gamble on a young inventor Bonus pay discussions 18.7:15 (Sarich) 22.8:2 Sulphuric acid plant reopened at Kembla 8.8:18 Tiny motor packs a punch (Sarich) 23.8:2 A-Fertilizers doubles its net profit 16.11:9 B.H.P. warns on pricing 24.8:9 B.H.P's. claim 'avaricious' 28.8:1 INDUSTRIES - GAS Ironworkers at B.H.P. walk out over treatment 30.9:4 Inquiry at A.G.L's. price rise 27.3:5 Tax law could 'hit' B.H.P. steel 31.8:3 Gas tariff to rise 8p.c. (Muswellbrook) 30.3:15 Any steel rise 'inflationary' 6.9:3 Gas power may go to council 9.5:1 Q.C. pleads for steel consumers 7.9:3 Gas proposal no worry to council (Aberdare) Steel Works sign looked at today 7.9:5 10.5:7 B.H.P. seeks female labor 8.9:1 Gas Company in land deals 19.5:13 B.H.P. denies threat to end investment 8.9:10 Company seeks increase in gas prices 22.5:5 A. and K. says 'no' to B.H.P. 11.9:11 Inquiry (note) 5.6:2 B.H.P. chief forecasts trade boost 12.9:1 Gasworks sold (Muswellbrook) 11.6:8 'Problems' in early cure 12.9:19 Gas price increased 10.7:5 B.H.P. shields women laborers 18.9:1 Town's gas from A.G.L. (Muswellbrook) 14.7:12 B.H.P. - Esso venture outlined 18.9:4 Customers not 'had' utilities say 25.7:4 4 Feminine tongues at the Works 21.9:9 Gas rebate to 'cost $18,000' 28.7:4 Parents' day at B.H.P. 22.9:4 Aberdare gas tariffs to rise 2.8:1 H.V. B.H.P. move against engineers 22.9:9 Newcastle Gas profit decreases 14.8:11 Super smeller called to seek gas leak 31.8:1 strike halts B.H.P. process 22.9:14 Electro-bug will take pride of place in parade Family day at B.H.P. 27.9:3 8.9:3 Indonesia seeks B.H.P. aid 27.9:13 B.H.P. bite into A.K. Cement 4.10:15 'Snifter' of a nose 10.9:4 Natural gas still 'two years away' 15.9:12 Ironworkers decide to go back 5.10:5 Woman county deputy (Aid. Shakespeare) 1.11:3 H.V. B.H.P. resumes dividend-lift policy 6.10:3 A. and K. explains B.H.P. rejection 11.10:17 INDUSTRIES - IRON ORE Tribunal limits B.H.P. price rise 12.10:3 B.H.P. 'permitted' to use air polluter 12.10:5 Ore firms may get dollar aid 4.1:14 B.H.P. reacts to A, and K. refusal 12.10:11 Rail port plan for Pilbara 9.1:8 Special ship for mill equipment 13.10:4 Go ahead for ore project (McCamey's Monster) B.H.P. strikers to meet 15.10:7 13.1:34 Japanese, B.H.P. in $lm. deal 16.10:13 Approval for $140m. ore plan in W. Aust. 12.4:23 steel men stay out on strike 18.10:10 A. and K. knocks B.H.P. takeover 18.10:19 Earnings of Hamersley drop sharply 17.4:31 B.H.P. steel prices rise 5.5 per cent 20.10:3 Ore men to seek rate rise 17.4:31 Management may resolve strike by 3,000 20.10:9 Hamersley plans Japan venture 21.4:12 B.H.P. buys Im. A. and K. 20.10:11 Iron ore contracts 'remain' 24.4:7 Iron ore offer '1-p.e. more' 28.4:10 700 workers to hear strike terms 22.10:3 B.H.P. loses ground in cement battle 23.10:3 Hamersley Iron looks at China 7.5:1 Steelmen end strike 23.10:14 No change in iron ore offer 10.5:23 New strike at coke ovens 26.10:5 New talks on iron ore prices 18.5:11 700 stop work at B.H.P. 27.10:3 Japan eases stand on iron prices 24.5:21 B.H.P. gives up A. and K. fight 27.10:11 Better deal on ore 30.5:1 Steel Works strikers meet today 29.10:6 Agreement on iron ore plan revealed 30.5:21 Strikes roll through steel mill 31.10:8 Ore prices to compensate for $ changes 31.5:18 Steelworkers meet today on two strikes 1.11:8 Precision work on ore line 6.6:18 Steel workers vote 2-1 for resumption 2.11:5 Big expansion seen for iron ore industry 5.7:24 Steel Works back In production 3.11:9 Strike stops Newman mining 31.7:9 Judges to tour Steel Works 6.11:1 Ore mine stop likely to end 7.8:12 B.H.P. accused of fraud 6.11:3 'No moratorium' on ore projects 16.8:15 Coke oven dispute inspection today 6.11:5 Trial iron ore sale to China 4.9:8 Coke ovens men accept terms in safety dispute Hamersley net earnings $16.8m. 16.10:12 7.11:5 $270m. iron ore deal signed 9.11:7 Japan to make new B.H.P. drinks can 13.11:3 Unions halt iron mines 13.11:10 Fire out in a flash 16.11:21 Strikes ease in iron ore area 14.11:20 Judges back on B.H.P. working tour 20.11:4 Strikers dismissed by W.M.C. 16.11:9 B.H.P. 'uncertain' on air control 21.11:5 $20m. iron ore deal with China 6.12:1 B.H.P. proposals miserable 23,11:4 Japanese behind in ore payments 8.12:1 Student prefers Newcastle trip to gold medal Japanese mills to pay steel bills 12.12:23 26.11:1 B.H.P. Jobs for Fiji students 24.11:10 40-1973 N.M.H. INDEX INDUSTRIES - RYLANDS (C'td) INDUSTRIES - LYSAGHTS Wire machines commissioned 7.3:8 Appeal on Lysaghts' payments 26.1:4 31 years at Rylands (Miss M. Hellyer) 22.3:15 Lysaghts plant for sale 6.2:6 Lysaght opens in Malaysia 19.2:9 Rylands men resume 6.12:9 Lysaghts to raise prices 26.2:12 Auctioneers to write end to an industrial era INDUSTRIES - STATE DOCKYARD 27.2:1 $220,000 sale at Lysaghts 28.2:1 Dock canteen stays shut 9.1:4 Lysaghts auction bidding was keen 28.2:4 ()uery on dockyard to Cairns 12.1:4 $16,000 for ram press 1.3:3 E.T.U. dock men in 15-minute strike 17.1:18 T.P.N.G. to buy into Lysaght 8.3:17 Men seek talks on new dock 24.1:9 Inventor's award extended 28.3:5 W.A. ship enters dry dock 25.1:6 Lysaght earns higher net 19.4:10 Ek>ck to defend on A.N.L. 27.1:4 Lysaght land sale 23.5:4 Men stop over graving dock 13.2:4 Trades Hall meeting marks last Lysaght era Jones critical of dockmen 14.2:3 4,6:6 Strikers call on Cairns to see floating dock Lysaght plans big expansion 15.6:7 14.2:13 Lysaght changes 17.7:11 Pressure point (note) 15.2:2 Women on Job at mills 9.10:3 Unions critise M.P. over dock 15.2:3 Boom in Lysaght steel deliveries 16.10:12 Shipbuilding men welcome Government's minerals decision 15.2:11 INDUSTRIES - NATURAL GAS Deputation to press dock issues 21.2:5 Dockyard men in 'quiet' protest 22.2:3 Japanese to study gas offer 12.1:7 Graving dock march 28.2:7 Report on gas line this week 15.1:3 Few support protest for graving dock 1,3:8 Initial gasllne study released 16.1:3 Dredge has sea trials (A.D, Geopoter I) 3.3:4 Pipeline inquiry delay bid 17.1:18 Graving dock bid before Cabinet 6.3:1 Gas line inquiry deferred 18.1:3 Dredge to face tie up 7.3:4 Gas pipe route not decided 20,1:10 State's graving dock reply awaited 7.3:4 Government to form pipe authority 21.2:1 Dockyard gets $11.5m. order 12.3:1 Gas price must be 'uniform' 21.2:6 State hopes for big Federal cost share 12.3:1,15 Government offers A.G.L. gas line share 22.2:1 Priority offer on dredges (launching of A.D. Still in the pipeline (Leader) 23.2:2 Geopoter I) 12.3:3 Federal Government's gas route called costly First the good news (Leader) 13.3:2 24.2:3 It's different - $11.5m. 'seacoaster' 13.3:4 A.G.L. seeks urgent go-ahead on pipeline 26.2:1 $17-3.4m. offered towards dock in Newcastle Caucus agrees to gas grid 27.2:1 14.3:1 Park question in pipeline inquiry 27.2:4 The national dockyard (Leader) 15.3:2 Gas pipeline talks urged 1.3:3 State action urged on dock 15.3:5 A.G.L. seeking aid through Government Dredge handed over - three miles out (A.D. development body 3.3:9 Geopoter I) 20.3:3 Co-operation key to gas pipeline Job 8.3:3 Graving dock talks pending 22.3:5 State support for central gas pipeline 10.3:3 Electricians strike could delay ship 22.3:9 Connor names N.P.A. chief 14.3:1 Strike dispensation for docking ships 24.3:9 Gasllne impact 'unlikely' 14.3:6 Time is money (note) (Mr Punch's visit) 27.3:2 Government to place i/asline submission 19.3:9 New ship takes a bow (Lysaght Endeavour) 28.3:3 Compeuiy could not set up national gas grid - Dockyard strike to continue 29.3:9 Minister 20.3:3 Dockyard electrical men return 3.4:4 N.S. Gas worried at pipe 20.3:12 $9.5m. offshore rig work favoured for dockyard Gas reserves 'behind date' 24.3:10 4.4:4 A.G.L. drops gasllne plan 27.3:1 Big ships set dockyard problems 5.4:7 State assured no delay in natural gas 30.3:8 Ship to launch at night (Lysaght Endeavour) North-West gas could be early 12.4:22 11.4:4 Pipeline contract to city firm (Toll-Chadwick) Graving dock discussed 14.4:4 20.4:1 Ship to launch at night 16.4:4 Gasllne 'equal' to Snowy Job 11.5:3 Dockyard 'odds on' to win new order 17.4:3 Connor blamed on gas delay 23.5:24 10,000 wait; launching is delayed 17,4:3 Pipeline bill amended by Opposition 31.5:3 M.S.B. workshop complex threatens dock extension Modified gasllne route urged 1.6:1 18.4:3 Gas Company disputes supply plan 2.6:1 No Federal finance for dock lead-up 20.4:4 Warning on gas pipe cost 2.6:34 Dockyard capacity decisive - Survey 8.5:28 Natural gas dates set 6.6:1 Triumph poses problem of ship size - Survey Gas pipeline 'inadequate' 6.6:6 8.5:29,31 The end of the line (Leader) 7.6:2 All working at dockyard - Survey 8.5:31 Small gas pipeline a 'waste of time' 7.6:3 $10m. ship on trials (Lysaght Enterprise) 9.5:16 Proposed gas pipe too small for E.N.L. 8.6:1 Dock wins $1.5m. job 23.5:1 Permit sought for pipeline 8.6:3 Dockyard seeks 2 big orders 30.9:10 Gasllne inquirer answers diameter critics 9.6:3 Newest on coast delivered to A.N.L. (Lysaght Newcastle link 'inadequate' 9.6:3 Enterprise) 31.5:8 Export of gas settled soon 14.6:20 Dockyard board retained 22.6:3 Southern pipe route backed 20.6:3 Dockyard chief on study tour 3.7:5 Gas pipe issue division 20.6:16 Demarcation conference 5.7:8 Protest on size of gas pipe 23.6:14 1,000 strike at dock 21.7:3 Gas pipeline fears 'unfounded' 24.7:4 Dockyard stop over foreman 25.7:5 City assured on gas line 25.7:6 Dock men back on job 26.7:6 Aid to study on pipeline 31.7:9 Scratch firm wins order for big ship 4.8:9 Gas pipeline in Lake Shire 31.8:5 Order continuity dockyard need 11.8:4 High cost of pipeline 1.10:10 Big ferry due in for repairs (South Steyne) Gas pipeline for tenders 'soon' 31.10:20 18.8:3 Gas pipeline change suggested .5.11:8 Ironworkers strike at State Dockyard 23.8:6 Pipeline spur for extra gas 21.11:23 Newcastle to finish off Adelaide ship 24.8:10 No plans for gas price rise 18.12:8 Second strike hits dockyard 25.8:4 Hiring of extra dockyard men 'unrealistic' 28.8:10 INDUSTRIES - NEWBOLDS Dockyard strike parties defer compulsory talk 29.8:16 Newbold Ltd costing 13.1:34 Newbold changes 17.3:20 Dockyard strike rally 30.8:4 Newbold cuts interest 21.3:21 Dockyard lay-offs if strike continues 31.8:4 Newbold posts 25.4:6 Resume work, F.l.A. advised 1.9:4 Appointments 23.8:14 Strike at dock may end 3.9:4 Big loss for Newbold 19.9:22 Dockyard strikers go back 4.9:6 Search for clay shale approved 6.10:4 Wind beats shipbuilders 5.9:9 Keel goes down for tanker 5.9:9 INDUSTRIES - RYLANDS Director welds the first seam 7.9:3 Step by step to a stopwork 7.9:5 Profitable idea (Plttraan) 29.1:7 Disputes to be discussed 8.9:4 Tenders expected soon on $2.5m. plant 2.3:4 Provocation by Koch in dock dispute alleged 11.9:9 New S.A. ship in dockyard 12.9:4 N.M.H. INDEX 41-1973 INDUSTRIES - STATE DOCKYARD (C'td) INDUSTRIES - TOBACCO

Ruling deferred on dock strike 12.9:5 Warning on smokes introduced 2.1:3 Shipwrights back on job 12.9:14 Queensland warning on cigarettes 3.1:21 Dockyard men down tools 14.9:5 Smoking danger demonstrated 4.1:7 Dock talks Wednesday 15.9:10 T.V. smokes warning gives waverers nudge 5.1:4 Decision on Koch reserved 17.9:12 Cigarette warning extended 11.1:5 Dock plans tender for bulk carriers 18.9:3 Smokes ban on T.V. possible 12.1:3 Whyalla shipping man at dockyard 18.9:4 Why elephants don't smoke 9.2:4 Steel ship does well in trials 20.9:4 Cigarette imports restricted 2.3:15 Meeting for dock strikers 21.9:9 Searching for a safer cigarette 18.5:2 Dockyard order benefited northern firms 28.9:4 Grant for tobacco research 27.6:5 Big graving dock advocate retires (H.D. Harding) Dearer tobacco forecast 28.7:1 9.10:5 Dock dispute decision held 11,10:5 KOORAGANG ISLAND Koch wins back dockyard job on appeal 11.10:6 New talks on graving dock 17.10:4 Island pollution report awaited 17.1:4 Dock talks Wednesday 20.10:9 Report on island due soon 25.1:3 Newcastle graving dock approved 25.10:1 Outcry 'aided' Bayer change 2.2:6 Launching the dock (Leader) 26.10:2 'No views' on Bayer report 6.2:11 Committee 'soon' for new dock 26.10:3 Alumina 'washed' from waterfront 14.2:10 Phone call row ends in strike 9,11:8 Query about $14m. plant 22.2:4 Newcastle to launch $16m. ships (Express) Two weeks to Kooragang probe result 27.2:4 13.11:15 Kooragang report urges more City control 1,500 in walkout at State Dockyard 17.11:15 16,3:1,15 Talks start action on graving dock 22.11:5 Public viewing 16,3:1 Bringing steel to Newcastle for dockyard 23.11:1 Time for a second look (Leader) 16.3:2 Government 'may sink' ship order 7.12:1 Stockton view 'well founded' 16.3:5 Offer made to metalworkers at dockyard 13.12:4 Pollution probe publicity 'not favourable' Dockyard nets $111,000 after loss 13.12:5 17.3:4 Full subsidy 'not likely' for rig 15.12:1 Island Bayer plant 'vital' 28.3:3 Mixed feelings greet Bayer decision 30.3:3 INDUSTRIES STEEL Tolerance plea for Kooragang 5.5:3 Last of useful sites - Survey 8.5:31 World steel output rises 6.1:10 Kooragang, deep port future keys - Survey Country steel may cheapen 25.1:18 8.5:32 Raw steel record output 31.1:17 No more news from Bayer 30.5:10 New director for steel men (G.R, Bain) 10.3:12 Refinery for Kooragang - decision by December Jervis Bay steel plan scrapped 13.3:1 13.7:3 A steal? (Jervis Bay) (note) 14.3:2 Answers sought on Kooragang 1.8:6 The Pilbara may get steel plant 14.3:3 S.P.A. keen on open space on island 8.8:10 National steel sales 'steady' 4.5:6 Cement supplies start today 21.8:4 And no sky hooks (m. lida) 23.5:4 Refinery decision seen as urgent 12.12:9 World makes record raw steel output 28.6:14 A growing problem (Leader) 13.12:2 Raw steel production increases 31.7:9 Kooragang shore parkland planned 13.12:11 Business 'critical' of Government 16.10:3 Raw steel output up 30.10:6 LAKE MACQUARIE SHIRE Drop in steel demand 'soon' 20.11:8 Financial statement - estimates and expenditure INDUSTRIES STEWART AND LLOYDS for 1973 4.1:15 Channel depth investigation still under way Promotions at Tubemakers 6.2:8 4.1:1 L.H. Control manager (J. Sams) 16.2:9 Improving the lifeline (Editorial) 4.1:2 L.H. Tubemakers appoints division head (J.D. MacGregor) No Government aid for Greenlands 4.1:5 L.H. 10.4:18 Shire work for 60 unemployed authorised Tubemakers executives for Japan 1.6:15 11.1:1 L.H. Tubemakers net climbs to $9.4m. 23.8:15 Talks sought on Government aid 11.1:1 L.H. Tubemakers end pipe sales to U.S. 7.9:9 Shortage of sports fields in Belmont expected 11.1:8 L.H. INDUSTRIES - SULPHIDE CORPORATION Litterbugs face fines 16.1:4 $10m. centre approved in principle 17.1:10 Rush of molten zinc kills man 13.1:3 Polling booths stir in urban election 18.1:1 Trapped man hurt when belt moves 7.3:3 L.H. Smog control In Sulphide $5m. plant expansion Its time for sports aid 18.1:2 L.H. 7.3:8 New scheme for Dora Creek jetties 18.1:4 L.H. Man died in molten metal 13.4:9 Council points 18.1:4 L.H. Record sales for Sulphide Corp. 25.4:6 President seeks Federal help 18.1:5 L.H. $3-l/2m. output boost - Survey 8.5:10 Rain, its plain, falls mainly from a train New stack for Sulphide Corp. - pollution control (Belmont Playing Fields) 18.1:8 L.H. unit 7.6:3 Bridge piles removal Job 'impossible' 23.1:4 Conference on Sulphide 8.6:4 Road to be phased out 25.1:1 L.H. Sulphide shutdown for new plant 14.6:1 L.H. Minister asked to visit Shire 25.1:1 L.H. Output up but pollution down - P. Haslam 27.7:2 Shire talks with commission on land exchange It's advert of the year 19.9:4 25.1:3 L.H. Sulphide Corp. workers resolve dispute 31.10:6 Rate notices go out 25.1:3 L.H. Sulphide drain death 10.11:3 Move for stop on building 31.1:4 Sulphide clear on pollution 14.11:3 Shire building rate sets record figures 'Ko problem' from lead smelter 15.11:2 L.H. 1.2:1 L.H. Allocation for Shire works 1.2:1 L.H. INDUSTRIES - TEXTILES Earth Day survey (Belmont Lagoon) 1.2:1 L.H. Building boom a warning (Editorial) 1.2:2 L.H. Bradmill lifts workforce 16.2:6 Cardiff-Westy's future bright - population of Bradmill slips 14.3:21 130,000 expected 1.2:2 L.H. Cessnoek gets employment boost 23.3:3 Rates in Belmont 'not to rise' 1.2:3 L.H. Plague no bar to cotton sale 4.4:21 Tree planting for Boolaroo 1.2:7 Clothing firm gets $16,000 (Hy-Man Apparel) 1.5:9 New warehouse to be demolished (Statham) 6.2:4 Bradmill makes $3m. placement 11.7:19 Windale to ask Uren to tour 13.2:5 Textile firms lose orders 24.7:1 Control urged on Olympic pools 13.2:6 Re-opening of old factory (Casben, now Hy-Man) Demolition of warehouse expected (Statham) 9.8:3 14.2:16 Unions talk of merger (textile and clothing) Water hyacinth threat to swamp 15.2:1 L.H. 4.9:4 Baboons at Redhead? 15.2:1 L.H. 40 jobs for women at Cessnoek 11.9:3 Council asked for opinion on iirpact of gasllne Bradmill net profit at $2.7m. 12.9:19 15.2:1 L.H. Courtaulds - half year profit 14.9:7 Ground squeeze affects sports groups 15.2:1 L.H. More jobs seen for women (cloth knitting) 7.11:28 Pollution talks plea by Point 15.2:3 L.H. Factory to operate in Showground (Singleton) Hall cladding chosen instead of painting 16.11:21 15.2:3 L.H. 42-1973 N.M.H. INDEX

LAKE MACQUARIE SHIRE (C'td) LAKE MACQUARIE SHIRE (C'td) Storm in a teacup (Editorial) 3.5:2 L.H. Shire holds action on warehouse 20.2:11 Council points 3.5:3 L.H. Shopping project start uncertain 22.2:1 L.H, 'No funds' for baths plan (Toronto) 3.5:3 Appeal by Windale for replanning 22.2:i L.H, Parents urged to form club for mini-bike Rotary Park handed to Council (Charlestown) riders 8.5:6 22.2:1 L.H. Rail plan boon to West lake - Survey 8.5:6 Still future for Windale 22.2:1 L.H. Sophisticated shopping - Survey 8.5:12 Shire looks forward 22.2:2 L.H. Lake industry expands - Survey 8.5:15,17 Stormy meeting seeks closure of reserve Tourism force in Lake life - Survey 8.5:56 22.2:4 L.H. Controversy over rates 9.5:12 Land for sport at Caves Beach 22.2:6 L.H. Fishing wharf recommended 9.5:12 Tourism campaign set to go 22.2:6 L.H. Shire calls planning guide talks 10.5:1 L.H. Grace Bros, for complex 27.2:7 New program on maintenance 10.5:1 L.H. Decision soon on warehouse 28.2:22 Cr. Pickering supported 10,5:1 L.H. Grace Bros, to open store at Charlestown 1.3:5 A question of responsibility (Editorial) Shire welcomes shopping centre proposal 10.5:2 L.H. 1.3:1 L.H. Marks Point gets 700 to sign rezone protest A giant step forward (Leader) 1.3:2 L.H. 10.5:3 L.H. Ping pong 1.3:2 L.H. Censure for disclosure (Cr. Pickering) 15.5:1 Council points 1,3:3 L.H. Car sales yard wins appeal against screen Warehouse must be pulled down 6.3:11 15.5:10 President hopes to see Ministers 8.3:1 L.H. Coon Island 'go-slow' suggested 8.3:1 L.H. Widow centre of land price row 17.5:1 L.H. Planners expect Swansea to double size $4m. housing plan report before council 8.3:2 L.H. 17.5:1 L.H. 'Monster' on job (Warner's Bay) swamp dozer Urban committee claims criticism wrong (Cardiff) 8.3:3 L.H. 17.5:3 L.H. 'Drop debt' on Rathmines 8.3:4 L.H. Council points 17.5:3 L.H. Calling of tenders deferred (Cardiff front-end Jobs scheme 'costly to Council' 17.5:5 L.H. loader) 8.3:7 L.H. Camping area 'uneconomical' 17,5:5 L.H. New street name urged (Kaleen Street, Fancier's pigeons 'must be moved' 22.5:12 Charlestown) 8.3:8 L.H. Land advertising method queried 23.5:16 Lack of interest may mean hall ts resumed Agent defends sales action 24.5:20 13.3:5 Council 'policeman' proposal put to Lake Shire Warehouse firm tries again (Statham) 14.3:8 24.5:1 L.H. Verdict deferred on municipality 15.3:1 L.H. Redhead park plan not favoured 24.5:1 L.H. Shire growth hopes set out 15.3:1 L.H. KiUingworth bid to restore memorial 24.5:2 L.H. Youth neglect shameful (Editorial) 15.3:2 L.H. Council points 24.5:4 L.H. Hastening slowly (Editorial) 15.3:2 L.H. Wrecker told to clean up yard 24.5:5 L.H. Council points 15.3:7 L.H. Litter ban in gutters 24.5:5 L.H. $80,000 roadwork program for B.A.R. grants Bike 'hoodlums' interrupt Sunday church 29.5:5 adopted 20.3:5 Environmental study group 31,5:1 L.H. Railway release opens way to parkland Deadline on rates or accrue interest 31.5:1 L.H. (Toronto) 22.3:1 L.H. Store given approval for extensions 31.5:6 L.H. Lagoon survey to start 22.3:1 L.H. Lake area to have litter inspector 2.6:9 Historic town plan for CH. Bay meeting Approval sought to prosecute Cr. Pickering 22.3:1 L.H. 5.6:10 Cures, coffee and culture 22.3:1 L.H. Supermarket plan for Cary Bay 6.6:12 Windale help request 22.3:1 L.H. No funds for relief at Tingara Heights 7.6:9 L.H. Shire seeks $750,000 from Loan Council 22.3:3 Parks committee urges combined planning 7.6:9 L.H. Weed relief possible at Swan Bay 7,6:9 Improvements to bay now complete (Belmont Sth) Pickering to face prosecution 13.6:14 22.3:3 L.H. Boats threat to children 14.6:1 L.H. Historic township idea supported (C.H. Bay) Facelift plans for Boolaroo centre 14.6:3 L.H. 22.3:3 L.H. Boat ramp requested for channel entrance 16,6:5 Police alert (patrol and rescue boat) 22.3:3 Teralba office site inspection today 20.6:12 L.H. Close call for relief workers 21.6:1 L.H. Council points 22.3:6 L.H. Land sale to gain overdue rates 21.6:3 L.H. Fowl stench at Cardiff 'eliminated' 27.3:4 Valentine ramp to stay 21.6:3 L.H. Open-cut coal mine opposed 28.3:4 Council points 21.6:3 L.H. Bay residents reject historic town plan 29.3:1 Legal action reaffirmed 26.6:4 L.H. Move to make 'Westy' official name 28.6:1 L.H. No decision yet on rezoning at Marks Point Delay in rate system sought 28.6:1 L.H. 29.3:1 L.H. Traffic plans (Charlestown) 28.6:1 L.H. Ministers invited to visit 29.3:1 L.H. Party counsel in councils 28.6:2 L.H. Lake shore use for all (Editorial) 29.3:2 L.H. Council points 28.6:3 L.H. Tourism second 29.3:2 L.H. Group seeks road priority 28.6:3 L.H. Council points 29.3:3 L.H. Depot called 'unfit for pigs' 8.7:4 Beauty plan costs $10,000 (Belmont) 29.3:4 Shops, offices plan not recommended 4.7:12 Land subdivision in country regions opjxised Homes with no back door 5.7:1 L.H. 3.4:4 James seeks $l/2m. for Shire report 5.7:1 L.H. $l/2m. prelude to shops centre (Charlestown) D.M.R. would attend talks 5.7:1 L.H. 5.4:1 L.H. Garbage dump clamp put on tyre firms 5.7:3 L.H. Sale of land for overdue rates - public notice Lake may have own showboat 5.7:8 L.H. 6.4:9 Eastern side of intersection to be blocked Windale lists works priority 10.4:16 (Boolaroo) 10.7:5 Hotel application to be refused 11.4:9 Meeting called on bar safety 12.7:1 L.H. Windale plea for aid investigated 12.4:1 L.H. Shire to keep criticism list 12.7:1 L.H. Council cheek on numbers 12.4:1 L.H. Safe gateway for Lake (Editorial) 12.7:2 L.H. Changes agreed to rating structure 17.4:12 Boolaroo under planning microscope 12.7:2 L.H. Reserve plan refused (Dudley to Caves Beach) Board submits property proposals list 17.7:6 18.4:1 L.H. Planning group opposes surgery siting 18.7:13 Trucks blamed for damage (Teralba) 18.4:1 L.H. Government to resume 300 acres in Lake Shire New approach to rating (Editorial) 18.4:2 L.H. 19.7:1 Invitation to Councillors (Cardiff) 18.4:5 L.H. Township wants better deal 19.7:7 Works finance 'not sufficient' 25.4:10 Westy top choice for town name 19.7:1 L.H. Thousands of visitors flock to Lake 26.4:1 L.H. Lot auctions for rates opposed 19.7:1 L.H. Rebate to mine pensions refused 26.4:1 L.H. Speedway act 'outmoded' 19.7:1 L.H. Dumped cars may soon be litter 26.4:1 L.H. Study urged on shopping plan 19.7:1 L.H. Planner against 14 flats 26.4:1 L.H. Realism or sentiment? 19.7:2 L.H. One committee unable to meet 26.4:1 L.H. Council points 19.7:3 L.H. Survey shows what Lake must offer 26.4:2 L.H. Safety committee formed to watch Swansea bar Council seeks advice on report 'leak' 1.5:1 19.7:3 L.H. Councillors may inspect plant 1.5:5 Catherine Hill Bay - a coal town still living in Charge, counter charge in Lake Shire row the past - Haslam 23.7:2 3.5:1 L.H. Plan for mental health clinic at Charlestown Plans completed on traffic flow 3.5:1 L.H. 24.7:5 N.M.H. INDEX 43-1973

LAKE MACQUARIE SHIRE (C'td) LAKE MACQUARIE SHIRE (C'td) interim order move for shops complex 26.7:1 L.H. Rates stand 'would aid Eastern Lake' 18.10:2 Council points 26.7:3 L.H. L.H. Labor grcints for Lake end next week 31.7:3 Council points 18.10:4 L.H. Closure of rubbish tip recommended 31.7:5 Confidence in future of Shire 18.10:4 L.H. Stewart sees township's land problem 1.8:5 Blacksmiths' list 18.10:5 L.H. New plans for Windale 1.8:7 Youth needs 'special consideration' 18.10:8 L.H. Minister's pledge to see Shire (Stewart) Land ballots 'no favour' to ratepayers 23.10:6 2.8:1 L.H. Explanation plan for highway objectors 24.10:11 Drill causes speculation 2.8:1 L.H. Coastal lands, ownership bid 25.10:1 L.H. Change needs much thought (Editorial) 2.8:2 L.H. Campbell heads urban group 25.10:1 L.H. Sporting aid 2.8:2 L.H. Pictures flicker on at Boolaroo 25.10:1 L.H. Cardiff sporting needs urged 2.8:3 L.H. Redrose residents plan road battle 25.10:1 L.H. Children in danger, say parents (Coal Point) Shire's Lake planning opposed: study urged 2.8:5 L.H. 25.10:1 L.H. Sports area could be 'Shire's best' 2.8:6 L.H. By-election at $8 a vote (Toronto) 25.10:4 L.H. Council points 2.8:8 L.H. 'Alarming' valuations 25.10:5 L.H. Yacht Club to expand 2.8:10 L.H. Council points 25.10:5 L.H. Floodlighting plan for Lake park 2.8:10 L.H. Newstan chitter bases for sport area 25.10:6 Reserve opened at Cardiff (Harry Ford) 3.8:5 L.H. Local rates go in Shire change 9.8:1 Social worker plan praised 25.10:6 L.H. Late ratepiayers face court action on debts $75,000 building plan rejected 30.10:4 9.8:7 Rush expected on camp sites 1.11:1 L.H. Shire plan for 72 precincts 9.8:1,3 L.H. No council land for bikes 1.11:1 L.H. Fountain gremlin (Harry Ford Reserve) 9.8:1 L.H. Road works grants inspection Nov. 18 1.11:1 L.H. Wrong Ada became a McEwan 14.8:3 Council points 1.11:5 L.H. Query on camp site 14.8:5 Huge deficit cuts funds for 1974 6.11:5 Museum site raises queries 15.8:12 Valuations on Friday 6.11:5 Shire, urban group for Lake problems 16.8:5 Total tree preservation order sought 7.11:5 Shire deficit at $356,000 16.8:1 L.H. Reply on shopping complex 8.11:1 L.H. Tradition sets posers - Bay looks at changes - Shire to study Lake environment 8.11:2 L.H. Haslam 16.8:2 L.H. Rangers plan protest resignations 8.11:3 L.H, Crest overseas 16.8:3 L.H. Shire gives awards for buildings 8.11:4 L.H, Date is set for Toronto by-election 16.8:3 L.H. Council points 8.11:4 L.H. Pollution threat on shops studied 16.8:4 L.H. Shire road work to be discussed 8.11:4 L.H. Special meeting to choose President 16.8:4 L.H. Picnic park funds remain allocated 8.11:7 L.H. Non-urban rezoning rejected 21.8:4 Owners 'may be priced out' 12.11:1 Views vary on urban report 23,8:1 L.H. Tree preservation order deferred 13.11:5 Concern over Lake marina 23.8:3 L.H. Sports developers granted $35,000 15.11:1 L.H. Access sealing to stop 23.8:3 L.H. Need for new tune (Editorial) 15.11:2 L.H. Work lag in Whitebridge 23.8:3 L.H. Sporting aids (Editorial) 15.11:2 L.H. Redhead presses for baby centre 28.8:7 Aid for Lake projects 15.11:3 L.H. Museum scheme gets support 29.8:12 Council points 15.11:6 L.H. Dalglish report to help ratepayers 30.8:1 L.H. Council's policy expected soon (tree No feelings or sympathy from lake or sea preservation) 15.11:7 L.H. 30.8:1 L.H. Urban body in pay talks bid 15.11:7 L.H. The channel dangers 30.8:1 L.H. No intervention in urban groups 15.11:8 L.H. Social worker recommended 30.8:1 L.H. Sports club work to cost $14,000 15.11:8 L.H. Progress group supports sport scheme (Caves New look at charity (Editorial) 30.8:2 L.H. Beach) 15.11:9 L.H. Council points 30.8:3 L.H. Rates on hall not paid (Boolaroo) 30.8:4 L.H. Shire backs street plea (Belmont) 15.11:9 L.H. Shire studies need for social worker 4.9:4 Valuations for Lake Shire top Newcastle 17.11:13 Fire threat to Shire 6.9:1 L.H. Extra time plea at garbage tips 20.11:5 Mini-bike areas supported 6.9:1 L.H. Silent protest bears fruit (Pearce St, Cardiff) Shire to plant more trees 6.9:2 L.H. 22.11:1 L.H. Shire plans action over rates 6.9:4 L.H, Priority sought for drainage problems 22.11:4 L.H. Aeroplane sought for Lake 6.9:5 L.H. Council points 22.11:5 L.H. Time limit sought for halting Dora Creek Residents angry over colliery 'attack' on trees pollution 11.9:5 26.11:3 Summons urged over use of waterfront land Mine acts to defend tree policy 26.11:6 12.9:12 Tree preservation order put on colliery land Cardiff withdraws on Dalglish talks 13.9:1 L.H. 27.11:4 President seeks regional tourism action 13,9:1 Inquiry query: party liquor bill 28.11:5 L.H. Shire of Lake Macquarie - account ending 31/12/72 Wider view on tourism (Editorial) 13.9:2 L.H. 28.11:5 Tougher line on sport buildings 13.9:6 L.H. Land valuation protests urged 29.11:1 L.H. Cr. Smith, Shire President 18.9:1 Request to council on rates for park 29,11:1 L.H. Car wash plan called 'misleading' 18.9:6 Rating reform 29.11:2 L.H. Shire backed as tourist drawcard 20.9:1 L.H, Mother earth and people 29.11:2 L.H. Cutler asked to intervene 20.9:1 L.H. Withdraw power, committee urges 4.12:4 Planning body turns down pottery studio 5.12:10 The old firm sails on (Editorial) 20.9:2 L.H. Colliery plans no tree clearing... 6.12:5 Unpaid Shire bills $1.2m. 20.9:5 L.H. 'Undue haste' over urban group power 6.12:1 L.H. Views sought on expert's submissions 25.9:6 Windale hides leafy gorge 6.12:1 L.H. West Wallsend colliery plan recommended 26.9:7 Government study pledged on school hall plea Cardiff query on mine plan 27.9:1 L.H. 6.12:1 L.H. Public meeting on complex (Charlestown) 27.9:1 L.H. Shire waits for Government polls ruling 6.12:1 Playgrounds patrol plea 27.9:1 L.H. L.H. Uncertainty about wharf (Swansea) 27.9:3 L.H. End or start of an era? (Editorial) 6.12:2 L.H. Renaming of street favoured 29.9:12 Values soar since 1906 6.12:2 L.H. Applications for drive-ins rejected 3.10:11 Ratepayers gain support 6.12:5 L.H. Residents urge halt to $10m, shops project Garbage hours extended 6.12:5 L.H. 4.10:5 Rate arrears $778,478 6.12:7 L.H. Shire breach denied (Pickering) 4.10:6 Car stickers idea for ratepayers 6.12:7 L.H. Windale shops under review 6,12:7 L.H. New council office recommendation 9.10:5 Extensive survey of power station site 27.12:1 Charlestown complex supported 10.10:11 L.H. $l-l/2m. shopping centre plan (Edgeworth) 11.10:1 L.H. Lake may get new ferry 11.10:1 L.H. " LAKE MACQUARIE SHIRE - HISTORICAL Hazard of health feared 11.10:1 L.H. Council points 11.10:6 L.H. Warner's Bay began as Army Indulgence - N. Barney Old charity buttons sold in Lake area 12.10:4 18.1:2 L.H. New sales method 'to cut land prices' 16.10:5 Boarding House Dam ringed by history - P.A. Haslam Dalglish gives final report 18.10:1 L.H. 25.1:2 L.H. Marine centre plan approved 18.10:1 L.H. Creek got name from woman (Dora Creek) 15.2:2 Planning proposals adopted 18.10:1 L.H. L.H. A change ahead (note) 18.10:2 L.H. 44-1973 N.M.H. INDEX

LAKE MACQUARIE SHIRE - HISTORICAL (C'td) LAW (C'td) Wider legal aid to follow office shuffle 25,8:2 Old timbermen defeated the Watagan 15.2:2 L.H. Judge to give guest speech 29.8:4 Start for Charlestown 15.2:2 L.H. Government planning Bill of Rights 8.9:1 'Bay' a bit of old Wales (Catherine Hill Bay) - Legal aid centre for Newcastle 27.9:5 P. Haslam 7.3:2 L.H. Cabinet plans F.B.I, type law agency 15.10:6 Memories of Raspberry Gully stirred - P. Haslam Equality in law aimed at 24.10:31 15.3:2 L.H. Legislation soon to 'tidy' divorce 5.11:3 The Sneddens and Sneddons of Speers Point Government to check privacy abuse 12.11:3 23.3:2 L.H. Cabinet acts to ensure privacy 21.11:3 Charlestown 100 in April 1976 29.3:1 L.H. Prelude for bill of rights 22.11:3 Canned Lake fish - in 1860 29.3:2 L.H. Admitted as solicitor - Tyler 12.12:13 When water came by goat-power 29.3:2 L.H. Shingles search revives memories 5.4:2 L.H. Cemetery links the past - P.A. Haslam 18.4:2 LIBERAL PARTY L.H. Executive election for Libs, 24.1:3 Old land deeds produced 18.4:2 L.H. Two Liberals lose executive places 25.1:1 An unchanging Wakefield checks its past - Struggling on (note) 26.1:2 N. Barney 3.5:2 L.H. Historic brochure sought 24.5:2 L.H, Killen wins a point but loses a Job 27.1:2 (Jueen's Birthday of long ago 21.6:2 L.H, Liberal executive reshuffled 30.1:3 Bullocky still works the bush (Avery) - W.A. move for Australian Republic 7.2:33 N. Barney 2.8:2 L.H. Liberal proposes merger with C.P. 12.3:3 Area served well by old dairy (Medvale) - Libs - C.P. merger discussed 13.3:3 N. Barney 2.8:2 L.H, Liberals vet C.P. merger 15.3:1 Toronto study finished 23.8:3 L.H. Liberals plan new look for campaign 21.3:3 Errors in plaque 30.8:3 L.H. Policy group for Liberals 18.4:1 Residents plan centenary (Charlestown) 1976 Liberals express concern 24.4:4 11.9:3 Costs concern Liberal body 27.4:15 Centenary talks begin 13.9:1 L.H. Liberals plan new platform 5.5:3 Lagoon may give clues to aborigines 11.10:2 Libs act for new policies 23.5:3 L.H. Gorton backs Snedden 28.5:1 History revealed in hotel demolition (Hotel Fraser, Lynch back Snedden 29.5:1 Toronto) 11.10:6 L.H. P.R. officer for Liberals 31,5:6 Old brick given to historic society (Hotel Liberals reject 'too old' claim 5.6:17 Toronto) 11.10:6 L.H. McMahon says disloyalty led to A.L.P. win 11.6:3 Centurion of Ironed gang (James M. Cooper) Down under (note) 15.6:2 1.11:2 L.H. Medical choice for all urged 2.7:4 Historical group to alter meeting place 1.11:2 Libs to look at platform ideas 20.7:13 L.H. Liberals asked for policy proposals 24.7:15 Lake Shire Paradise lost in 1908 6.12:2 L.H. Liberals divided on C.P. issue 30.7:3 Stumbling block (Leader) 31.7:2 LAW Liberals elect N.S.W. man to party executive 1.8:3 Major changes to cut divorce costs 6.1:1 Liberals study 'comeback' plan 6.8:7 Law recruit plan 11.1:23 Lib leader slams Vic. C.P. for opportunism 7.8:1 Check before you sign that contract 12.1:4 Deep running (note) 7.8:2 Bomb with a long fuse (Leader) 17.1:2 Anti-socialist plan to beat A.L.P. 8.8:1 P.M. says States still colonies 17.1:3 Liberal drive for youth 8.8:21 Youngest men as defenders 19.1:8 Gair wants proof of Snedden pudding 9.8:3 Lifting the veil (Leader) 22.1:2 In a demure cul de sac (Leader) 10.8:2 New divorce laws Feb. 1 22.1:7 Liberals choose N.S.W. for fight back 11.8:2 Divorce change 'not enough' 25.1:10 Eggleton offered Lib 'plum' 11.8:3 Ombudsman report soon 3.2:1 Liberals in conflict over policy 13.8:7 Legal links to Britain to end 3.2:3 Coalition talks please O'Keefe 16.8:2 H.V. Proposal for ombudsman 6.2:3 Libs seek Federal Government ban 8.9:4 First divorce under law 8.2:5 Top Liberal to lecture (Senator Cotton) 11.9:16 Confusion on costs (divorce) 8.2:5 Government economy 'hash' alleged Senator 15.9:4 An ombudsman for Canberra 9.2:1 Top Libs back Snedden 8.10:1 Divorce law studied 9.2:7 Gorton backs Chipp lobby 16.10:1 Cheaper divorce to be reality 10.2:3 Libs tainted, says M.H.R. 26.10:3 Australia to join legal groups 17.2:9 Newcastle visit for Fairbairn 15.11:19 Tanner, Q.C, to head prosecutors 22.2:6 Divorce reform supported 2.3:15 LIBRARIES The concern of power (ombudsman) (Leader) 3.3:2 18-year olds free to wed 7.3:18 $5m. for libraries 11.1:1 Marriage law will please the girls 9.3:3 Library near top in State (L.M. Shire) 11.1:1 L.H. Attorneys to hold talks 21.3:3 Books travel in style (L.M. Shire) 11.1:2 L.H. Vic. bill for ombudsman 21.3:3 New library deputy (Miss C Hurst, Maitland) Senate vote rejects divorce 30.3:1,30' 12.1:13 Divorce law salvage 31.3:3 Library exam results 12.2:6 Protecting our civil liberties - C. Enright Library plan proceeds (Singleton) 26.2:14 2.4:2 Library prestige, problems 23.3:2 Churches attack divorce bill 3.4:3 Urgent need for book space 23.3:4 Legal defence against '1984 society' urged Booklending rights to be opposed 4.4:13 5.4:3 Cessnoek wants to retain old books 5.4:17 Deporting change approved 5.4:7 Suggestion to combine libraries 23.4:8 Ombudsman on way 6.4:3 City library to gain new subsidy 25,4:8 Milking time (note) 10.4:2 Years to wait for new branch library 19.5:9 P.M. to seek abolition of U.K. appeals 11.4:3 Reference books presented 19.7:3 H.V. Land locked (note) 12.4:2 Opening of library - Dungog 25.7:6 Hayden favours ombudsman 24,4:1 Minister to open Dungog library 2.8:19 Government stand on P.C. criticised 27.4:15 Library plan progresses 18.9:3 P.M. likes idea on appeals 10,5:1 Librarian cool about new group 20.9:7 Privy Council appeals 'archaic' 16.5:18 Library job still vacant 20.9:8 Queensland man on law panel 28.5:6 1,335 acquisitions for city library 21.9:7 Admitted to bar (D.T. Smyth) 29.5:7 Book borrowing up in city 22.9:3 Reputation in the balance (Leader) 5.6:2 Ipswich man for library (Newcastle) 5.10:4 Libel comment welcomed 5.6:3 Book censorship 'not for us', says Council Vniform libel laws sought 7.6:7 10.10:10 Libel law change needed: Wran 12.6:14 Government calls study on libraries 23.10:4 Younger weddings July 1 16.6:1 Library books worth $1,000 'lost' (Cessnoek) Directorships allowed 4.7:1 1.11:3 H.V. Hasluck warns on libel 5.7:1 Contract let for library (Singleton) 1.11:3 H.V, New Public Defender (Mr W.D. Hosking) 11.7:11 Library costs to rise (Upper Hunter) 8.11:5 H.V. Not happy with gun laws 12.7:4 Libr£U-y job to Newcastle brings blast 10.11:12 New Law on divorce soon 8.8:3 City Librarian pleads a case for all 23.11:2 Judge hits law reform group 14.8:15 Divorce reformists spurn Judge 15.8:1 N.M.H, INDEX ^„ ,, 45-1973 LIBRARIES (C'td) LIQUOR AND LIQUOR TRADE (C'td)

Tech. may run new library study course 23.11:5 Tooth and Co. moving to Cardiff centre 6,12:20 Library grant rise sought 29.11:2 H.V. Librarian began career in P-N.G. 22.12:8 LITERATURE Name of donor (Mel Lieberstein) for library 26.12:30 Writers may get library fee 3.5:6 Bingle manuscript in library display 29.12:4 Kenneally novel on Joan of Arc 18.6:7 Books ban removed 19.7:3 IIQVOR AND LIQUOR TRADE Birthday club closes 23,7:4 Ban off 19 books 1,8:3 Alcohol plant (W.A.) 11.1:18 Whimsy, pride in poetry contest entries Hunter beer brews again 22.1:1 ...... ,: ' •-'©.8:1,2 H.V. Gunyah Hotel opening 25.iil L.H. •i^i-nii slu-t a 11 iPoets capture Lake's moods 9,8:1,2 L.H. ejiasg Historical background kept in hotel pl«jiB-i - i 3 -'More prize poems 16.8:2 H.V.= . -.•if^x^xi., .ivSa^a «o • (Gunyah) 1.2:3 , . ,- ,: i •. More Lake poems 16,8:2 L,H, Home brewing now legal 21.2:3 'J.'ClJosq' .•; • I L.Riblisher launches new label 30,8:14 . c lionuCj Home brew decision welcome 22.2:3 > '^t ftv/jv •.,.:, Ti'They're seven - and poets (Sophia and Carson)oj btolaov Forever amber 22.2:4 6,10:3 ,.1 Xioiu/r. , Beer price hinges on union claims 27,2!9 Poets, novelists in search of goals 31,10:5 A:Z.v:. Iron Horse causes some confusion (hotel) 1.3;6 Poetry award to Newcastle 1,11:4 ,, lo -ibaauiria,' BuBic Hall is back (Civic Hotel) 15.3:8^ i. ^ Trainee teachers launch rich play contest iJ t lo < 120,000 dozen bottles go 22.3:16 >iyiij8<)o' Q Is :3-.'>!2.11:l 'qxria-i Restaurant in rush (Pokolbin) 22.3:l%>!on) ee-u/c oa-j-Writing gets boost 26,11:4 Alcohol firms face air ban 23.3:3 iu jnoaijs-isvo; - erfLecturer to speak about her book 28.11:19 Stop affects beer supply 24.3:9 0,Od.f« ni aj."Melody lingers on 3.12:4 Hotels back big anti-drug drive 6.4:1 -,ii<=.Ki' I..ST TOfWhite's prize collected 12.12:1 Brewery stop called off 11.4:14 . il' .t9'8 oJ Stoppage to curb hotel services 14,4':10ii'e4o svij a ^LITTER a-ij;)S TJHOVW b«-!'>'rlo -le-:,.- Hotel workers to stop on pay 17 . 4:26 uili bjii; ya %Tl\ • :' • Hotel bar staffs get $7 pay rise 19.4 S'-Lifterers warned 3,4:5 Hotels put up beer prices 20.4:1,9 Litter to Cost millions 10,4:3 Hotels raise beer prices 25.4:3 Law on litter 'always applies' 11.4:11 Home beer not fair: brewers 27.4:5 ;ii Container inquiry requested 6,7:3 Possible weekend beer shortage 28.4 - "Litter fines may rise, council told 18,7:3 A social drink (note) 28.4:2 Machine chews tyres to chips 21.7:4 Drinks at 18 in Queensland 30.4:1 Pupils collect cans as awful example 26,7:1 Liquor price collusion alleged 12.5 :3 i:ai.) boBi 'juState litter penalties up 400 p,c. 5.10:3 Federal probe of drink prices 15.5:3 gniJ^oaai Ji:ijCans return 'could ruin' 29.10:3 Liquor dearer at stores 17.5:30 ; ariijeT ts b o "5. Clubs increase drink prices 18.Si4 ' I oIXKAL GOVERNMENT ... Mr H, Mahony re-elected l,&t7 Mr-ir:i 8 oiJsoToaj, as .iJN : '^'.H £:6,S a^?,'; Distillation of spirits limited 6.6:i9 s ra^ieYf> . . Constitution review - COXiftcll's l"0le ^'' y;,'•••.?. ic.-- Strike stops bottled beer 13.6 agreement 5.1:3 H V;8.S (nsin.';'*; Brewery strikes stop deliveries 14.6:7 .' General rate fixed at 2.75c in $ 17,1:10 Alcohol is expensive 14.6:9 Cholera 'threat' to Woy Woy 17.1:10 Talks fail to end beer stop 15.6:3 Survey work on bridge 'priority' (Singleton) Beer gives him a lift in life (Jock Reynolds) 24.1:9 16.6:1 Inquiry into common (Muswellbrook) 25.1:17 Beer drought looms with threat of wider strike Lakes building up $lm. (Great Lakes) 31.1:12 16.6:3 Council 'let down' on coal road damage Beer drought could grow 19.6:1 (Patrick Plains) 1.2:10 Beer position near crisis 20.6:1 34 years with council (W.P. Hall, Singleton) Brewery return expected 21.6:1 1.2:10 'It's a bottler' - home-brewer is having fun Shire to seek new fund basis 2.2:6 21.6:4 Most mayors and presidents have to shout 5.2:4 Clubs restrict sales of beer 23.6:1 Big Woy Woy centre plans 12.2:13 Demolition ban on East End hotel 23.6:3 Shire roadmaker calls it a day (Barry, Patrick Beer runs short in City, Valley 25.6:3 Plains) 19,2:10 Gloomy night for city's drinkers 26.6:3 -•- • .• ' sPletition to clear Tuggerah 21.2:5 'Another week' of beer strike 27,6:1 : «t '-^'Vx =t24 apply for Wyong job 21.2:12 Interstate draught beer supply ends 28,6i3 • •; '' iHyndman to leave council (Gosford) 21.2:12 Brewery men say 'no' 30.6:1 Singleton acts on noise nuisance 21.2:28 Beer, some have it, some don't 30.6:3 Garbage men defy Court (Sydney) 23.2:14 Brewery strike may end 2.7:1 Road problems 'being attended' (Patrick One brand on tap today 3.7:3 Plains) 26.2:13 It tastes better than ever, says big-Andy $3.4m. Keys passes to stage 2 (Great Lakes 4.7:1 . li-ri-.-yi . i'-iooshire) 28.2:4 Brewers seek free taxis 13.7:9 .'OW iadsi '-• V Shire to ask for sewer assurance (Great Lakes Free beer (note) 14.7:2 iiqqR ruj i2"f'Shlre) 28.2:10 Strikes disrupt operations of Tooth & Co. ' t- .'.'1 Shire to pay $lm. for land (Gosford) 7.3:16 19.7:15 Council action on vehicles (Denman) 10.3:14 Hotel's bid to thwart brewery 26.7:5 •'. ; ' Increased littering worries Dungog 15.3:7 Beer battle ends at Broken Hill 30.7:1 «T aBi.il i i,;>|.'Resign call to Shire councillors 19.3:10 Beer prices stay up in Canberra 2.8:1 • Singleton housing figures 'mislead' 21.3:15 Facelift for old hotel (Hotel Toronto) 4.8:4 Flat buildings 'will wreck beauty spot' Coin in bottle 4,8:9 (Great Lakes) 26.3:10 Aim to restore hotel 'to its former glory' Park extensions bring protest (Great Lakes) (Great Northern) 17.8:3 26,3:10 Sharp lift in spirits forecast 28.8:3 Land applications to close soon (Great Lakes) Barmaids told to cover up 28,8:10 26.3:11 Old inn will live again (Settlers Arms Inn) $45,000 pool for Stroud 26.3:11 31.8:3 Council defers taxi licence (Scone) 28.3:15 Brewers to stop work 31.8:4 'Eyesore' kiosk approved (Muswellbrook) Beer price in balance 1.9:1 29.3:11 Brewery men stop over log 4.9:6 Rural lots discussion (Dungog) 31.3:14 Civic Hotel sold for more than $600,000 7,9:1 Survey for civic centre (Foster, Great Lakes Brewery men awarded pay increase 22.9:9 Shire) 31.3:14 Workers at breweries accept $11 25.9:10 Shire Clerk appointed (J. Dawson, Wyong) Tooheys lifts profits by more than $lm, 26,9:19 10,4:23 P.M. to open Oktoberfest 29.9:4 Weather poses road problem (Dungog) 12.4:16 Brewery men get pay rise 5.10:3 Merriwa Shire Clerk leaving (J. Dawson) Aust. Hotels Assoc. - 100 years young supp 12.4:25 16.10 There for interview (D.J. Sivyer, Wyong) Tooheys faced costs problem 16,10:12 18.4:4 A.H.A. makes awards 31.10:5 Building code for Singleton 20.4:9 Overtime ban at brewery 20.11:3 Council decides on stand to finance road ''•S.W, Christmas drink supplies threatened 1.5:14 21.11:15 46-1973 N.M.H. INDEX

LOCAL GOVERNMENT (C'td) LOCAL GOVERNMENT - FINANCE

Inquiry on town's common (Muswellbrook) 3.5:15 Aid wanted for local government 3.1:6 Role of councils under appraisal - Survey $100,000 loan for council (Scone) 11.1:23 8.5:53 Fair rates meeting 27,1:11 Town, shire in harness - Survey 8.5:65 Improvement rate ruled valid 7.2:18 Muswellbrook tries blend - Survey 8.5:66 Federal hope for councils 9.2:3 Wyong's growth problem - Survey 8.5:66 Shires act to give some rate relief 19.2:8 $150,000 sought for air space (Wyong) 16.5:4 Behind the promise (Leader) 1.3:2 6,000 call for lakes inquiry (The Entrance) Rate boycott proposed (Gloucester) 12.3:8 16.5:5 Gosford applies for 3-l/4m. 14.3:4 Council seeks open space (Muswellbrook) 16.5:18 Bill means rate increase - A.L.P, 16.3:3 Committee system change rejected (Singleton) Grants Act to be amended 21.3:6 23.5:33 Guidelines lor grants 26,3:3 Land rates "problem' in country 2.4:8 Council opposes S.P.A. direction 28.5:11 Gosford to build new quarters 31.5:8 Cutler seeks ways to ease rural rates 19.4:5 Council retrenches six staff men (Dungog) Liberals aid Grants Bill 24,5:3 31.5:8 Call for rates subsidy 5,6:4 'Ashamed' of dirty street (Muswellbrook) 31.5:1 Meeting on valley aid grants 5.7:1 H.V. Finish of a Golding era (Wyong) 31.5:1 L.H. Home grown initiative (Leader) 10.7:2 'Partnership' with States, aim of Canberra Federal help 'obstacle' 11.7:4 6.6:3 Correct course (note) 12.7:2 Singleton gets approval for $600,000 hall Talks on Government aid for Valley 12.7:7 6.6:12 Scone wants $150,000 loan 17.7:12 Street sweeping rejected (Muswellbrook) 11.6:8 Labor plans 'better' rate system 28,8:19 Wyong citizen of year sought 21.6:4 Councils to get 'financial say' 11.10:7 Loan offered Wyong Shire 21.6:1 L.H. Vote may give councils say on loans 12.10:1 'Unrealistic' land price (Singleton) 21.6:3 H.V. Buying time and money (Leader) 13.10:2 Shire buys offices in Gosford 27.6:16 Wyong loan allocation nearly $2m. 15.10:14 State Governments are now 'redundant' 28.6:1 Two-year Hunter land valuation seen as 'small H.V. kick' 20.10:4 Government replace Randwick Council with Askin attacked on local government 26,10:3 administrator 29.6:3 Loan cuts to reddce program 29.10:6 Grants for road work accepted (Singleton) 3 shires facing steep valuations - Lake Macquarie, 2.7:10 Port Stephens, Great Lakes 8.11:1 Dungog gets Punch to open library 11.7:8 Value of land (Leader) 8.11:2 Bid to stop dismissal of councils 17.7:5 Valuation meeting for public 9.11:3 Mayor institutes inquiry into sewerage leak Poor crowd at rating protest 13.11:15 (Singleton) 19.7:7 H.V. Rate rise seen for Gloucester 13.12:8 Siting of hall pleases 2.8:2 H.V. First rates increase since 1968 17.12:12 Joint meeting to 'clear air' (Muswellbrook, New rates system suggested 28.12:5 Denman) 2.8:7 H.V. Merriwa future 'bright' 2.8:7 H.V. MAITLAND Civic post to Shehadie 7.8:3 Shire buildings worth $78,000 (Scone) 23.8:3 Mystery shrouds the naming of Maitland 11.1:15 H.V. $100,000 project approved for Lorn drainage Singleton tourist proposal backed 23.8:5 H.V. 24.1:9 Vineyards told to provide quarters (Patrick Oasis takes form (Green Hills Gardens) 25,1:16 Plains) 30.8:3 H.V. New panel bid unsuccessful 31.1:12 11th term as Dungog President (Cr. Hawley) Aquarium plant threatens Maitland creeks, swamps 12.9:13 1.2:1 No meeting over Shire 'bad will' (Dungog) Expansion in Green Hills area 1.2:10 13.9:1 H.V. Deadline on creek may be extended 7.2:16 Upset at delay on Shire pool job (Denman) Surf club aid not forgotten 8.2:13 20.9:4 H.V. Building site to be sold (Volunteer Hotel) 8.2:13 Local Government aims high - but can it last - Old hotel site brings $18,500 (Volunteer Hotel) P. Short 24.9:2 12.2:13 Local Government - Why and where aldermen stand Floating water fern 'harmless' 14.2:20 - P. Short 25.9:2 Rules 'stifle' tannery plan 14.2:20 Local Government - Public interest the best Stench lessens at Maitland (abattoir) 16.2:6 medicine - P. Short 26.9:2 Vacant land city centre fire risk 21.2:12 New dumps for Gosford 4.10:9 River sandbed job could cost $850,000 28.2:10 Wyong Shire may buy historic site 4.10:9 Request for halt to rural subdivision 7.3:12 Tuggerah growth defended 11.10:21 Station rezone not favoured 7.3:12 Singleton values double in 5 years 18.10:3 H.V. Maitland digs festive spud 12.3:14 'Increase ridings' call fails 23.l6:6 Floodplain relief considered 12.3:14 Garbage men end strike 24.10:3 City to combat weed threat to farm dams 14.3:8 Aldermen vote for pay boost (Brisbane) 24.10:31 Gallery plan approved 15.3:16 Changes (note) 30.10:2 Support for new voting system 15.3:17 Council debts disturb Uren 31.10:3 Petition over damage 21.3:9 Councils back right to close roads 1,11:5 Residents to demand lower land value 21.3:9 Gliding site preserved (Patrick Plains) 1.11:21 Stewart to miss pool site debate 26.3:13 Council's delegates 'poisoned' 2.11:3 Maitland road grant $71,000 26.3:13 L.G.A. presses for compulsory vote 2.11:3 Pool discussions exclude public 28.3:14 Council grant pleas 'direct' 3.11:9 Maitland report called 29.3:11 Great Lakes planning study meeting 3.11:9 E. Maitland pool vote deferred 29.3:20 Councillor attacks association (Hunter Valley L.G.A.) 15.11:1 H.V. $500,000 Green Hills flats recommended 4.4:12 Small farm review proposed 5.4:16 Council's fire levy raised (Muswellbrook) Lochinvar sullage problem 5.4:20 21.11:31 Quarry dump 5.4:20 Local Government 'on collision course' 22.11:3 Minister rejects new art gallery grant 11.4:10 H.V. Time stops for work (Maitland Courthouse) 15.4:24 'Foreign' builder choice Justified (Singleton) Late land value appeals to be heard 17.4:25 22.11:5 H.V. Higher reward for art prize sought 18.4:16 Patrick Plains rate up 22 p.c. 23.11:5 Unsafe approach (Hig^ Street) 18.4:17 Grants funds 'next year' 28.11:6 Aldermen study waste ridding 23.4:4 Great Lakes Shire seeks base change 11.12:5 Levee to enhance region's land 2.5:11 Doubts on grant procedure 6.12:14 Merriwa council opposition 11.12:9 Clearing Maitland's heart - Survey 8.5:65 Hunter drops fight for local government deal Rezoning sought for Metford estate 10.5:20 14.12:3 $57,000 budget deficit faced 23.5:16 Timetable for Maitland by-pass sought 23.5:33 Lakes Shire to resign from local government Fountain a monster 24.5:12 post 17.12:4 No decision reached on new Olympic pool 30.5:12 Two year project finishes today 20.12:5 County points 31.5:6 H.V. Great Lakes Shire to stay at Stroud 22.12:4 Refusal recommended on building complex 6.6:12 N.M.H. INDEX 47-1973 KAITLAND (C'td) MAITLAND (C'td)

Council points 7.6:4 H.V. Maitland citizens keep watch for bounty 2-1/2 dogs to every home 13.6:1 hunters 29.11:1 H.V. V.G's office 'should remain open' 13.6:13 Pedestrian mall studied 5.12:13 Kennel owner favours curb on dogs 14.6:3 Plaza plan praised 6,12:1 H.V. Computer venture - Bureau asset to city 14.6:1 New homes to face parkland 6.12:1 H.V. H.V. Map find 6.12:1 H.V. Council points 14.6:3 H.V. City clean up campaign 6.12:5 H.V. 'Dig heels In' on regional abattoir, says Lawler Maitland's rates set 12p.c. higher 7.12:5 2a. 6:10 Citizen of the year award discontinued 12.12:15 Industry area 'eyesore' (Rutherford) 21,6:1 H.V. DMR to resume road by-pass investigation Ne* use for old temple (Woodberry) 21.6:3 H.V. 27.12:1 H.V. I'm sorry but I meant what I said - Alderman 27.6:11 MARINE LIFE Rescue van requested for Maitland 27.6:11 Sewerage decision deferred 4.7:10 Octopus stings spearfisher 26.2:1 Short-life tip for new dump 5.7:3 H.V. Octopuses scooped up 25.4:10 Aldermen back suburban sewerage works 11.7:8 Permanent jobs for relief men 12.7:1 MATTARA City may get two garbage trips 18.7:13 More out of work in Valley centres 19.7:3 Edwards still Mattara head 23.2:4 Early start expected on sport centre (East Limit for Mattara sideshows 2.5:7 Maitland) 19.7:10 H.V. Mattara art festival date named 11.5:4 Advisory body called 'biggest hoax' 25.7:8 'Herald' sponsors Mattara contest - gardening Maitland on eve of employment industrial boom 11.5:7 26.7:1 Sip crunch as good as glug 6.6:6 Subsidy rise 26.7:1 H.V. Mattara 'twister' has finished its twirl 6.6:6 No sackings 26.7:1 H.V. Or help Mattara 7.6:4 Spiral alarms council 26.7:1 H.V. Overtime just for Newcastle (Mrs P. Short) Group calls for city inquiry 2.8:1 H.V. 7.6:13 New office block 2.8:1 H.V. Schoolchildren's Mattara bid 13,6:5 Council points 2.8:3 H.V. Mattara parade approved 13.6:8 Back plan call on city land 8.8:12 Fleet will be blessed as part of Mattara Maitland baths 'falling apart' 9.8:1 H.V. 20,6:4 'Must face' sullage problem 9.8:3 H.V. Mattara's very own song 29.6:1 Nuw commerce zone planned 9.8:3 H.V. Blessing of fleet request 14.7:4 Scheme to halt levee erosion 9.8:6 H.V. Youth in Mattara parade 28.7:1 New High Street shops 9.8:6 H.V. Husband v wife in Mattara contest 2.8:5 Minister declines visit 9.8:6 H.V. Amended park plan backed for Mattara 3.8:6 Time beats talk on land speculators 15.8:12 Minister will open Mattara festival 4.8:34 'Dead heart' warning to Maitland 16.8:1 H.V. Nine days of Mattara gaiety with Civic Centre Army land wanted for parking 16.8:3 H.V. focus 10.8:8 Kerbing, guttering costs up 22.8:12 Everybody is building floats 17.8:4 Council slip may assist golf club 23.8:1 H.V. Gardens look fine for annual contest 20.8:8 Building requests 'massive' 23.8:5 Garden entries close Friday 23.8:9 Golf club deputation to council approved 29.8:12 Destroyer here for Mattara (H.M.A.S. Torrens) Aid. Blake to stand down 29.8:12 28.8:4 Plans for box factory 30.8:1 H.V. Gardens under scrutiny 28.8:5 Group seeks ban on estate agents 30.8:5 Lear for Mattara 29.8:5 Decision on surgeries held over 5.9:12 Races on foot for Mattara 29.8:11 Change in pollution curbs call 6.9:1 H.V. Dozens will parade in first fleet blessing Coast trip for best gardener 6.9:2 H.V. 30.8 :5 Festival time again 30.8:5 Private meeting on golf club's aid plea 12.9:12 A hand lor Mattara (Leader) 31.8:2 Maitland Council records investigated 14.9:3 Jones to open festival 31.8:5 Consultant proposed on works 19.9:10 Princess for Mattara 1.9:1 Brighter High Street proposed 20.9:1 H.V. Woman named as top Mattara gardener 1.9:1 Public may help with park names 20.9:1 H.V. Chance to tour Mattara gardens 1.9:11 Chamber seeks rezoning 20.9:3 H.V. Mattara program 1.9:15 Unicomb elected as Mayor for second term 26.9:12 Fleet blessed in port 3.9:1 Reserves to be higher (land sales) 27.9:1 H.V. Mattara draws crowds 3.9:1 No decision yet on consultant 27.9:2 H.V. Mattara program 3.9:8; 4.9:4; 5.9:16 Maitland draws jobs for 1,000 29.9:4 Mattara to be 'right on time' 6.9:5 Kurri builder wins contract 29.9:12 Mattara program 7.9:5 No action on grarbage runs 3.10:11 Mattara record expected 8.9:3 Relief jobs end at Maitland 4.10:3 H.V. New ideas help parade 10.9:6 'No action' ruling on city site 10.10:11 Mattara group seek theatre use 10.9:6 Rutherford may have doctors' dental centre 11.10:3 H.V. MEDICAL No second garbage service 11.10:3 H.V. Maitland in middle of boom 17.10:3 Federal fitness interest 3.1:3 lOp.c. rise sought on kerb cost 17.10:13 Hepatitis kills two in area 3.1:4 Lighting plan hits snag 18.10:1 H.V. Watch kept on malaria threat 6.1:31 Group wants festoons 18.10:1,3 H.V. U.K. thalidomide advice awaited 10.1:29 Council may use computer 18.10:3 H.V. Minister seeks thalidomide claims report 11.1:3 Inspection of parks arranged 18,10:5 H.V. Firm to talk on aid for victims (thalidomide) Starting date for sewerage at Bolwarra sought 12.1:3 24.10:11 Epilepsy drug details sought 15,1:3 Land value changes 'realistic' 25.10:1 H.V. Foreign drug role concern 1.2:9 No chaffeur, council tells Mayor 25.10:1 H.V. Chiropractor inquiry terms given 3.2:14 Maitland to serve tourist boom 25.10:4 H.V, Renal treatment at home better 3.2:39 Trouble with Lions fountain 1.11:1 H.V. Triplets first in 34 years (Cessnoek Hospital) L.G. Association seeks support 1.11:1 H.V. 6,2:3 Not all roses for the show 1.11:2 H.V, Sydney scientist beats flu virus 8.2:1 Help sought over ambulance deal 1.11:3 H.V. Minister praises scientist 8.2:1 "ay found around gallery embargo 7.11:10 Hepatitis cases total 32 8.2:5 Long walk for Mayor, traffic lights 8.11:1 H.V. World 'three jumps ahead' of flu virus changes Sports area planned for Green Hills 8.11:1 H.V. 9.2:3 Council stands by increase 8.11:4 H.V. Government to enter drugs field 13.2:3 Traffic 'would be problem' 8.11:5 H.V. Life prolongation up to doctors 21.2:3 »400,000 plea for sewerage 14.11:13 Vaccine for 'high risks' 21.2:4 Tourism survey offer accepted 15.11:3 H.V. 31 cases of disease (Newcastle) 9.3:4 Lighter trek soon 15.11:3 H.V. High rate of baby deaths 14.3:5 Extra staff proposed to speed costing 21.11:10 Enforced foetal tests urged 19.3:8 Council meetings 'should be on air' 22.11:1 H.V. Free vaccine for measles 22.3:14 "any sports for old common 22.11:3 H.V. Father gives kidney to save son 27.3:1 Allegations on land 'not true' 28.11:13 Bid to restore severed fingers 30,3:1 48-1973 N.M.H. INDEX

MEDICAL (C'td) MEDICAL - ABORTIONS (C'td)

Doctors sew fingers back 31.3:1 Debate 'cut short' 10.5:3 ,, = i When thin seems fat (anorexia neurosa) 5.4:2 House votes heavily against abortion bill 11.5=1 Analgesics curb sought 6.4:3 New move on abortion law 11.5:1 He bounds up steps after acupuncture 11.4:4 How members voted 11.5:4 Pensioners interested; health scheme bid New move for inquiry into abortion 24.5:5 (acupuncture) 11.4:4 Abortion move defeated 14,9:1 Smallpox study 14.4:3 Abortions in hospitals up 22.9:9 Thalidomide victims offer rises 17.4:1 U.S. policeman sends blood 20.4:1 MEDICAL - ANTI T.B. Heart appeal collectors raise $1,850 20.4:4 Drugs danger to elderly 21,4:24 Mass X-rays 'worthwhile' 18,5:3 Tetanus threat 23.4:4 Anti-T.B. survey 10.9:4 Government starts new service 28.4:3 Survey finds 12 T.B. cases 18,10:3 Heart appeal raise near $3,000 30,4:4 Ten hepatitis cases reported 2.5:4 MEDICAL - CANCER He'd be proud to shake your hand (K. Roberts) 8.5:5 Cancer today Prevention is the practical Health of a region - Survey 8.5:53 answer 9.1:2 Shortage of flu vaccine 10.5:1 Cancer today - Frequently curable 10.1:2 More flu vaccine produced 11.5:3 Deep-ray clinic cost $266,000 6.6 6 Production of flu doses to be increased 22.5:1 New effort (note) 8.6:2 City accutely short of flu vaccine 23.5:1 Call to launch appeal for deep-ray clinic Acupuncture tour plan 29.5:1 13.6:8 Government enters drug trade 29.5:1 $100,000 for cancer fight 16,6:1 A bullet is phialed (Leader) (drugs) 30.5:2 More cancer in cities 20.6:2 Scabies hits 3 centres 7.6:1 Screening seen as cancer hope 11.10:5 Tree's bark claimed to be cure 7.6:5 Drug 'cures' lung cancer 18.10:5 Epidemic hits Victorian town 11.6:3 Cancer post 13.11:3 Gastro-enteritis epidemic flares up again (Vie.) 12.6:1 MEDICAL DIPHTHERIA Fewer cases in epidemic 14.6:5 Region's health chief named (Dr S.J. Krister) Diphtheria 'could be' returning 17.1:14 19.6:1 Vaccination clinics 'disregarded' 7.2:18 Healthy move (note) 20.6:2 Diphtheria kills boy 15.6:1 Slipped disc research 20.6:3 Valium maker will seek price hearing 4.7:3 MEDICAL - HOSPITALS $lm. offer to 13 victims of thalidomide 11.7:1 Fewer cases of hepatitis 11.7:4 Doctors stay resignations 3.1:5 Severed arm, leg rejoined in operation 7.8:3 Labor may help buy hospitals (nursing homes) Tiny baby fights for survival 9.8:1 3.1:6 'Unsafe' mothers milk charge queried 16.8:3 Minister bar to health system in Queensland Pill mad society alarms 18.8:3 4.1:6 Taking the needle cure (acupuncture) 20.8:4 Wallsend to need 300 hospital beds 5.1:5 Health Week activities 28.8:4 Hospital uses nuclear medicine (L.M.H.) 10.1:3 Newcastle tops powder abuse list - doctor Hospital example on smoking (Canberra) 10.1:5 30.8:10 New maton no stranger to hospital (Belmont) Test-tube pregnancy success in Vic. 31.8:1 11.1:6 L.H. Acupuncture baby is doing well 7.9:3 Hospital to extend aid (Allandale) 13,1:13 Heart group refused Government funds 10.9:3 Hospital helped (Belmont) 18.1:1 L.H. 60 thanked for blood 13.9:3 H.V. Enderby sees 'a shambles' (Tennant Creek) Funerals held up by G.MO. delay 15.9:3 20.1:34 Funeral delay 'storm in cup' 17.9:7 New hospital director (G. Hook - Scone) 20.1:34 Chinese 'needles' study trip 20.9:8 Verandah only ward left (Wallsend) 25.1:3 Reports of V.D. rise in North 4.10:5 $4m. children's hospital 25.1:12 Analgesics usage raises a big headache 10.10:16 Hospital at Rathmines lives up to motto 25.1:8 Government aid for health drive guaranteed Child care centre opens at R.N.H. 6.2:3 13.10:10 Have nursing homes something to hide 8.2:2 Health march bus details 15.10:4 Nursing probe aid promise 8.2:3 Doubt on future of Health Week 18.10:8 Medical post still vacant (Kurri Kurri) 8.2:12 State provides $900,000 in health grants 1.11:3 Plans on way for bigger hospital at Nelson Bay Swiss visitor to lecture (Dr Illi, chiropractor) 9.2:9 1.11:4 Hospital inquiry authorised 13.2:21 Poison 1 Death lurks in the home 16.11:4 Hospital to get first chapel (Newcastle) 14.2:13 Hepatitis down 21.11:31 Allandale has gained a hig^ reputation 16.2:6 Lesson from overseas in family planning 5.12:4 Longer blood bank hours (R.N.H.) 27.2:5 Health centre funds ready, staff required Hospital told start $2m. plans 1.3:1 5.12:4 Waratah aged centre sets standard (William Lyne) 'Autonomy' for health officers 6.12:10 1.3:4 Chemist fee may rise 8.12:1 Nursing home 'freeze on' 1.3:4 Had eye defects - children 12.12:5 More V.D. reported in North 22.12:12 Hospital concern at debts (Kurri Kurri) 1.3:18 Hospital school may need space (Wallsend) 1.3:1 MEDICAL - ABORTION L.H. Injection (note) 2.3:2 Prelate sees peril in abortion reform 16.4:3 Hospital post decision to Minister (Singleton) Church plans abortion fight 18.4:5 3,3:13 Abortion issue for woman doctor: Crean 19.4:1 21 ceiling fans for hospital (W.S.M.H.) 5.3:7 Abortion law reform bill to be delayed 20.4:3 Cabinet's health choice 8,3:5 Church appeals to drop abortion law 23.4:3 It's a long wait if you want glasses (R.N.H,) Lutheran says abortion 'simply killing' 26.4:14 12.3:4 Abortion 'not murder' 27.4:3 Coronary unit to benefit 13.3:12 Abortion law bid change 28.4:1 Vic. hospital fee rise tip 15.3:1 Abortion bill sparks demonstrations 30.4:3 Coronary unit appeal soon 15,3:8 Abortion change 'too hasty' 30.4:4 Jaycees drive for blood 15.3:18 No legal abortion 'come hell or high water' Clinic for smokers (Royal Prince Alfred) 23.3:3 1.5:1 North Coast doctors will resign 28.3:3 Anti-abortion spearhead 1.5:4 Hospital to start $2m. extensions (Wallsend) Women's Lib puts up tent 2,5:5 29.3:11 Abortion laws time set aside 3.5:6 Jaycees seek blood donors 29.3:12 Unborn moves fail 4.5:1 Heart fund to benefit hospital 29,3:24 Abortion bill heads for certain defeat 5.5:2 Doctors serve boycott notice 30.3:15 Whitlam attacked for abortion bill support Hospital 'pioneer in medical check' (Wallsend) 7.5:3 30.3:15 Public figures support abortion bill 9.5:3 Hospital doctors win overtime 3.4:1 House in uproar 10.5:1 Therapy unit for Valley a must 3.4:4 '..an odour of incense and an aura of nonsense' R.N.H. did not seek aid, says Jago 5.4:5 Dr P. Furey 10,5:2 Kurri Hospital seeking plan 5.4:20 N.M.H. INDEX 49-1973

MEDICAL - HOSPITALS (C'td) MEDICAL - HOSPITALS (C'td)

Government throws open repat. hospitals 11.4:3 Hospital t>ed costs rise (Kurri Kurri) 27.9:3 Honorary scheme replaced 11.4:9 H.V. Geriatric referral 12.4:8 First patients move into $260,000 home 27,9:4 Tender for additions approved (Scone) 16.4:14 L.H. Donation assists hospital (W.S.M.H.) 17.4:4 Rest Home refuses Government grant (St Joseph's) $42,500 labor suite Job 20.4:4 4.10:1 H.V. Health scheme commission 27.4:15 New phone system at hospital (Singleton) Hospital owed $90,773 in fees 3.5:15 4.10:4 H.V. Hospitals first - Survey 8,5:52 Medical hospital for Merewether 5.10:4 First patient for hospital (Gateshead) 10,5:8 R.N.H. wages up $l.lm. in year 10.10:5 New clinic lor R.N,H. called for 10.5:8 Mater opens new 'empties' depot 15.10:9 Hospitals conference 10.5:21 Hospital care support (Mater) 17.10:5 New clinic for R.N.H. requested 15.5:5 Hospital plans go ahead (Maitland) 18.10:4 Unit shut by lack of signs (Tamworth) 17.5:17 Top surgeon R.N.H's guest 18.10:4 Saved by kidney transplant (R.N.H.) 18.5:5 Back from world nurses' talks (Matron Nicholas) New matron for village (Hawkins Masonic, Matron 18.10:22 James) 21.5:12 Hospital hours on trial (Muswellbrook) Upgraded X-ray planned 24.5:5 L.H. 18.10:6 H.V. Extensions soon to hospital (Scott Memorial) New pad aids airlift (Mater) 19.10:3 28.5:12 Hospital cost rise revealed 20.10:12 Hospital site considered (Wyong) 1.6:8 Federal aid for State health 31.10:3 Where little children are welcome (R.N.H.) Singleton Hospital officers 2.11:13 4.6:4 Hayden to visit Newcastle 12.11:6 Hospital staff win praise (Singleton) 4.6:12 Hospital chapel (R.N.H.) 14.11:4 Pink ladies praised for work (Gosford) 6.6:12 Drug abuse one reason to leave (Dr Parfoot) Geriatric unit need 'urgent' (Muswellbrook) 16.11:4 7.6:5 H.V. Doctors' paradise 19.11:4 Age centre helps 800 (Melbee Geriatric) Plea renewed for hospital (Morisset) 22.11:1 L.H. 14.6:3 H.V. Hospitals for the future (Editorial) 22.11:2 L.H. Hospital administrator a swinger (Dr Trinker) Hospital seeks volunteers 22.11:4 L.H. 16.6:9- Double job at hospital 22,11:5 L,H. New clinic to aid effort in sport (R.N.H.) Gosford Hospital to extend 28.11:17 21.6:22 Health centre request 29.11:1 L.H. Upgrading of medical services (Long Jetty) Hospital chapel dedicated 15.12:10 21.6:5 L.H. Computer decision under fire 21.6:3 H.V. MEDICAL - MENTAL HOSPITALS Rotary sponsors unit (R.N.H.) 22.6:4 Cardiotrace monitor for hospital 25.6:6 Morisset nursing, domestic staff on strike 6.1:1 Second copter pad approved (Mater Hospital) Nurses resume after 2-day strike 8.1:1 28.6 :5 New tile roof for hospital (Stockton) 31.1:4 Survey for hospital at Maitland 28.6:1 Psychiatric nurses in new role 24.5:1 L.H. Debts up $6,000 (Singleton) 28.6:1 H.V. Birds, animals teach children 15.6:3 Hawkins Masonic Village Nursing Home fixture Congress on mental disorders 15.10:7 3.7:8,9 Mental health plan in North 12.11:1 Details sought of Mater clinic 4.7:7 Heating at hospital to improve (Stockton) 12.11:4 Mater pad ready for real thing 5.7:3 Doctor fees inquiry soon 6.7:1 MEDICAL - NATIONAL HEALTH SCHEME Tenders for unit accepted (Mater) 11,7:4 Woman on hospital board (D. Jackson, Singleton) A.M.A. hints at new fees 12.1:1 11.7:13 Doctors gather to view health plan 13.1:1 $6m. building for hospital, Canberra 11.7:18 Hayden holds 'cordial' hope 13.1:1 Nursing help (Muswellbrook) 12.7:2 A.M.A. fee scale 'in July' 15.1:12 Nursing home charges 'need curbs' 14.7:4 Doctors told to ignore Health Act 19.1:1 Home nursing course (Cessnoek Hospital) Stand-off (note) 19.1:2 19.7:7 H.V. N.S.W. doctors' decision on nursing homes Vic. hospital rates rise 24.7:3 'regrettable' 20.1:3 Government grant for bigger hospital (Nelson Patients in homes starved, drugged - Hayden Bay) 25.7:12 23.1:1 Hospital to pay $3,000 for wrong teaching Drugging report denied 24.1:5 1.8:12 Doctors talk on home rule 25.1:8 Alteration to hospital visit times 2.8:19 Row looms on nursing home certificates 5.2:1 Abermain hospital plan investigated 2.8:1 H.V. Plan to ease nursing home entry 6.2:1 Doctors face penalties 3.8:1 Nursing an ill system (Leader) 6.2:2 Hospital gets monitor (Muswellbrook) 9.8:3 Form N.H.5 'unworkable' doctors say 6.2:4 Hospital writes off big fee lag 9.8:3 Bid to drop script fee 9.2:3 $209,000 Valley hospital work 10.8i5 Hope for nursing home solution 9.2:5 Special hospital vans on the roads soon 15.8:4 Increased medical expenses likely 10,2:1 Nursing home for Woy Woy 15.8:6 A.M.A. repeats form advice 22.2:3 Union threat to drug supplies 16.8:3 A.M.A, backs law bid on unlit drivers 23.2:1 $1.5m. spent on hospital work 16.8:2 H.V. Doctors' fees case 'clear' 2.3:1 $2,350 aid for hospital gear 16.8:4 L.H. Prescription fee probe 2.3:3 10,000th patient greeted (Hunter Valley Fees may increase 6,3:1 Masonic) 21.8:7 Guarantee given on health 14.3:5 Tender for home let (Woy Woy) 22.8:10 G.P. scheme to beat health plan 23.3:1 $1,500 gift to hospital (Singleton) 28.8:19 Specialists oppose Government health plan 26.3:3 $1,000 for hospital comforts (Singleton) N.S.W. script ban threatened 5.4:4 28.8:19 Increased doctors' fees soon 9.4:1 A.M.A. puts ease for increased fees to tribunal Doctors to put fees up 20p.c. 10.4:1 29.8:5 Government favours multiple G.P. fees, likely to Cessnoek Hospital has $38,000 loss 30.8:3 H.V. oppose rise 10.4:3 No promise of R.N.H. action 31.8:3 State seek pensioner hospital rise 14.4:3 Geriatric expert leaving (Dr R. Gibson, R.N.H.) Nationalised medicine is a health hazard 18.4:4 31.8:5 Hayden attacks doctors rise 24.4:1 Hospital head re-elected (E. Clayton, N.W.S.H.) Nation may vote on G.P. fees 25.4:3 1.9:14 Delay seen on new benefits 26.4:1 Extension to hospital to be discussed (N.W.S,M.H. ) Fewer doctors charge common fee 1.5:1 1.9:14 National health fund plan 3.5:1 Hospital ward shortage hit 1.9:15 A.M.A. - Labor would lose 3.5:3 Fewer city births (N.W.S.M.H.) 1.9:15 . Basis of Government health plan in danger 4.5:1 Newcastle Hospital to have visitors 4 hours a Government 'clear' on health plan 5.5:1 day 12.9:5 A dismal diagnosis (Leader) 5.5:2 Dental nurses school at R.N.H. 13.9:3 Doctors unite in stand 9.5:3 Medical head for Kurri Kurri Hospital 13.9:2 A.M.A. seeking $lm. 'medical freedom' fund 14.5:1 H.V. North's doctors in 'crisis' talks 15.5:1 Hospital chairman returned (E. Bates, Cessnoek) A bruised nerve (Leader) 15.5:2 13.9:2 H.V. Presenting the G.Ps. case 16.5:2 Hospital units for relatives 27.9:4 North's doctors oppose plan 16.5:20 N.M.H. INDEX 50-1973

MEDICAL - NATIONAL HEALTH SCHEME (C'td) MEDICAL - NATIC94AL HEALTH SCHEME (C'td)

G.Ps. unite to oppose Government plan 19.5:1 Government to ensure health privacy 3.9:1 Government health scheme move 22,5:3 Having a practice (Leader) 4.9:2 Benefit funds face pruning 23.5:1 A.M.A. 'unconvinced' on health privacy 4.9:5 Debate (note) 23.5:2 Trials of bush doctor 5,9:1 A.M.A. invited to talk on health bill 23.5:5 One visit, two bills 'legal' 6.9:3 Private benefit funds plan counter scheme Medical privacy 'assured' 11.9:1 25.5:3 Doctors versus doctors 14.9:1 Winter of discontent (Leader) 28.5:2 Privacy plans on medical histories 15.9:3 The fight for bad medicine 28.5:2 Fewer doctors on common fee 17,9:1 New health scheme supported 29.5:4 Health aid plan for pensioners 19.9:5 Report on integrated medical care tabled Liberal trounces doctors 22,9:1 31,5:1 Sue Gallie wields A.M.A. cudgel 25.9:3 A.M,A. increases fees 24,8p.c. 1.6:1,3 Government offers benefit rise 25.9:3 Rebuke from Minister 1.6:1 Chipp under fire for A.M.A. attack 25.9:21 Too good to last (Leader) 1.6:2 Medical signs 'lurid, garish' 27.9:18 Meeting soon on doctors' fee proposals 1.6:3 Health scheme views aired at debate 29.9:4 A.M.A. delays fee rise until August 2.6:1 Great health debate (1) 1.10:2 Union's antidote for doctors 2.6:1 Those surgery posters 1.10:4 Dearer health cover warning 4.6:1 Great health debate (2) 2.10:2 A.M.A. fees rise 'to top $89m.' 5.6:17 Doctors fees ruling held (S.A.) 2.10:12 A.H.A. rejects Government's health plan 6.6:1 Great health debate (3) 3.10:2 State inquiry on .A.M.A. fees offered help Great health debate (4) 4.10:2 7.6:5 Sue Gallie to talk on health 4.10:12 Government fee control criticised 8.6:3 Great health debate (5) 5.10:2 Study of health schemes 13.6:5 Hayden attacks A.M.A's attitude 5.10:3 Bitter wrangle likely on health scheme Tribunal accepts G.Ps' fees 6.10:1 13.6:20 Great health debate (6) 8.10:2 Medical scheme next year 14.6:3 Debating a case history (Leader) 8.10:2 Minister's talks with G.Ps. 'helpful' 15.6:3 A.M.A, fees ruling soon 23,10:1 Health proposals 'no aid for G.Ps.' 18.6:4 A.M.A, health plan views hers - beauty 23.10:4 Doctors offered 10 p.c. increases 21.6:1 Government puts $8m. more into medical benefits Hayden names health scheme planners 28.6:3 25.10:3 A.M.A. sets date to raise fees 30.6:1 Doctors urge pensioners to join funds 31.10:8 G.Ps. told to refuse pay 3.7:1 Vic. acts to counter health plan 2.11:13 Hayden criticises G.P. pensioner action Labor acts to cut health cost 6.11:1 4.7:3 $80 million hospital aid planned 9.11:1 Some free services expected 4.7:5 Insuring the next chance (Leader) 12.11:2 The power to treat (Leader) 7.7:2 'No early' health fees rise 13.11:3 Surgeries 'tuned' to oppose 9.7:3 Some doctors sick of scheme fuss 13,11:4 Doctors letter ban proceeds 10.7:1 Anglican bishops support health plan 20.11:1 Pensioners will name doctors 11.7:3 Hayden accuses A.M.A. 20.11:1 Major trade union to fight doctors 13.7:7 Opposition 'dooms' health plan 6,12:1 Hayden names doctors' fees panel 16.7:1 Health scheme confrontation 7.12:3 Meeting on fees rise 18.7:3 Health Bill clash looms 12.12:1 Northern doctors reassure pensioners 19.7:6 Senate kills two health plan bills 13.12:1 Pension health scheme 'safe' 19.7:3 Redrafted health bill accepted 14.12:3 Tribunal 'invalid' says A.M.A. 21.7:1 Senate puts last nail in health insurance coffin Medical pamphlets 'misleading' 21.7:1 G.Ps. object to Morris 23.7:1 15,12:2 S.A. inquiry slates fee proposal 26.7:1 G.Ps. against fees ruling 27.7:1 MEDICAL - POLIOMYELITIS A singular profession (Leader) 28.7:2 Health fund's detail costs 31.7:3 Parents warned on ills 20.1:20 A.M.A. Joins fees inquiry 1.8:10 MEDICAL - STAFF New drug on benefits list 1.8:17 S.A. doctor fees pegged 2.8:1 G.Ps. might get assistants 4.1:5 A medical test ease (Leader) 3.8:2 Doctor finds her peace (Dr A. Subhadra) 4.1:11 Government offers doctors lOp.c. increase Practice run (Leader) 5.1:2 4.8:1 North short of G.Ps., doctors aay 6.1:4 Doctors' fees in Newcastle up on Monday 4.8:3 Doctors resign in protest at A.M.A. politics New opposition health scheme 4.8:34 16.1:3 Benefits to go up lOp.c. 6.8:1 A.M.A, numbers 'not falling' 17.1:3 No dissent in North 6.8:1 Doctor says A.M.A. should go 18.1:4 Members will finance benefit rise, Hayden says Doctors get more for compensation work 2,2:10 7.8:1 Old nurses' home sold (Birralee) 8,2:12 Turning gold to dross (Leader) 7.8:2 G.Ps. to start specialists' fighting fund 20.3:3 Union ban over doctors fees 8.8:1 Nurses' exam results 1.5:5 Health Funds to raise contributions -Sept. 1 Doctor eats...and operates 10.5:1 8.8:3 A.M.A. seeking $lm. 'medical freedom' fund 14.5:1 Local funds tell of fees problem 8.8:4 R.N.H. nurse wins State quest 19.5:3 Move to boycott doctors 9.8:3 Quest win (Sister Kirkpatrick) 21.5:3 Unions want boycott on doctors' fees 9.8:5 New jobs for two doctors 1.6:7 Limit on Canberra doctors' fees 10.8:1 A.M.A. lobby costs high 16.6:1 Miners' medical fund to subsidise cost 11.8:11 Exam results for nurses 21.6:7 G.Ps. - unions plan meeting 13.8:1 Scholarship for nurses 6.7:8 G.Ps. 'risk gold fees' 13.8:3 Female nurses get equal pay 11.7:4 Medical incomes up 60p.c. 14.8:3 Nursing aid results 12.7:4 Debatable (note) 15.8:2 Newcastle 'short' of 75 doctors 30.7:1 Doctors worked less for more, fee hearing told Doctors travel check call 2.8:1 L.H. 15.8:3 Nurses results 22.8:16 Government booklet explains health scheme Nurses course to aid doctors 28.8:5 15.8:5 Midwifery test passes 29.8:4 Union threat to drug supplies 16.8:3 Provision made to train G.Ps. 3.9:1 Government plans to set medical benefit date, Having a practice (Leader) 4.9:2 tribunal told 16.8:3 Nursing hope 11.9:3 Union acts on medical fee rise 16.8:4 Course on nursing next week 20.9:6 Doctors assure pensioners 'same service' Nursing aides exam results 4.10:5 16.8:1 L.H. The- lowdown on doctors 15.10:4 Check urged on health 'propoganda' 20.8:3 Dr Twinkle decision reserved 20.10:9 Doctors fees in A.C.T. fixed 22.8:3 Nursing exam results 15.11:14 Health plan talk for doctors 23.8:6 Dr Twinkle's appeal lost 17.11:11 Treatment and cure (Leader) 28.8:2 Doctor smoked at operation, S.M. told (Cobar) Australian health care 'slipping' 28.8:3 21.11:10 Health scheme threatens R.N.H. services Theatre, doctor, nurse had row 22.11:7 28.8 : 3 Midwifery exams 11.12:4 Doctors' rise 'too low' at 25p.c. 30.8:3 Child school for Mater 11.12:4 N.M.H. INDEX 51-1973

MEDICAL SCHOOLS MINERAL INDUSTRY (C'td)

Uni. medical team visit 12.3:4 Government aid sought on fluorite 25.7:16 City states medical school case 14.3:4 W.M.C. will double smelter capacity 26.7:13 Medical team to revisit 29.3:4 Minerals warning by A.M.I.C. 8.8:18 Doctors want medical school in Newcastle 5.4:8 Ferro-manganese plan for Pilbara 8.8:19 Nexus (note) 22.6:2 Mineral export 'hoard' denied 11.8:13 Medical school recommended 24.8:1 Mineral output record 21.8:10 Favourable diagnosis (I.«ader) 24.8:2 Speed urged on exploration 4.9:9 Medical school news 'greatest in decades' Growth 'higher in coming year' 7.9:9 24.8:5 U.S. firm to cut Mt Isa holding 24,9:3 Training need emphasised in report 24.8:5 Mineral output $717m. record 6.10:11 Medical school opposed 4.9:3 Minerals stake highest, Grassby says 8,10:6 Newcastle may train G.Ps. 14.9:8 Government beats Connor censure 10,10:3 Medical school welcome but - State 'concerned' Mr Connor was prepared to talk 10.10:3 over expenditure 21.9:5 Government sets 51p.c, equity on plant 23.10:10 Jago rapped on medical school 17.10:5 Whitlam defines mineral policy 30.10:1 Shaking the glad hand (Leader) 18.10:2 $400m, mining project in W.A. 6.11:8 Building up pressure 30.11:2 Woodsreef seeks Newcastle loading 8,11:20 Liberals seeking school of medicine Japan 'clear' on Australian energy policy (Newcastle) 30.11:5 8,11:20 Morris, M.H.R., wants it to have priority Aust. must control - Whitlam 9.11:6 30.11:5 Miner hits at Government apathy 9.11:7 North gets school of medicine 5.12:1 More Queensland Mines' loans approved 16.11:8 First opinion is positive 5.12:2 Sandminers accused of pollution 17.12:12 Big boost to number of doctors 5.12:6 Medical school 'from federal funds' 7.12:1 MOTION PICTURE INDUSTRY Medical plans need N.S.W. aid 8.12:1 State 'tardy' on medical school 12.12:3 Brando turns down top film award 30.1:5 City medical faculty on tight schedule 18.12:5 'Godfather' leads Oscar testing 14.2:1 'The Godfather' - why the box-office rush? METRIC WEIGHTS AND MEASURES 14.2:4 L. - C.P. guidelines for 'Tango' 21.2:3 Ready? This year you metriculate 15.1:11 N.Z. censor knocks our Bazza back 23,3:1 Area police chief named 1.2:5 Brando Joins Indians in snub (Oscar awards) Matchboxes go metric 9.2:5 29.3:1,3 Bakeries plan to go metric 16.5:10 Theatre sold (Empire Theatre, Cessnoek) 29.3:20 Prices check on metric 1.6:15 'Sky-Jacked' ban talks next week 31.3:14 To him metrics are madness 11.7:4 Hoyts net $9,152 17.4:31 Getting in for their chop 20.7:4 MINE SUBSIDENCE Would you let your child see 'R' films 25.7:4 Girls' 'R' protest backed 26,7:1 156 claim for subsidence 11.1:9 End for the Century 13,8:4 The Civic to close 31.8:3 MINERAL INDUSTRY Overseas award for A.B.C. film (A drop in the Ocean) 4.9:5 New boom for W.A. minerals 1.1:10 Civic change 'cheaper' 5.9:7 Partner in Savage River sells out 1.1:10 Cabinet approves film plan 11.9:3 Four weeks mine leave suggested 4.J:7 Civic expert advised 12.9:4 Big deals in mining ready 6.1:11 Theatre planning policy sought 12.9:7 State favours new mine bill 18.1:3 Leading role for Council (Civic Theatre) Government to control mineral exports 1,2:1 (Leader) 13.9:2 B'ville Copper nets profit of $27.6m. 3,2:17 Arts Council acclaims theatre idea 13.9:9 Warning on new mineral curbs 5.2:6 Theatre operations hinge on meeting 15.9:1 A.L.P. endorses mineral curb 6.2:1 Use sought for Civic 19.9:7 Theatre claim for decision 19.9:12 Export policy ranks close 7.2:3 Civic Theatre trust talks 22.9:4 Price of coal kept down 12.2:4 Amateur groups want use of the Civic 26.9:3 Japanese asked for help 16.2:1 Triple cinema for Newcastle 27.9:1 State to Join mining study (Broken Hill) 17.2:12 100 years film premiere 22.10:4 Miners warn on exports 21.2:10 Boost for Australian films 24.10:18 Japan may be forced into talks 21.2:19 Fittings at Century auctioned 29.10:3 Controls for minerals 24.2:1 Change of plans for film team 1.11:4 Shipping decision 'alarms' 26,2:12 'Even chance' on mine contracts 27,2:13 MOTOR VEHICLES Mining losses 'unassessable' 1,3:5 Mineral policy outlined 20.3:3 Tractor bounty to continue 1.1:12 Exploratory (note) 21.3:2 Ford sales up 17.2 per cent 5.1:6 Labor accused of 'killing goose' 4.4:5 New cars to have 'better safety aids' 9,1:6 Option taken for Minsec's shares (Alan Bond) Car imports decline in October 11,1:19 6.4:9 Nissan lifts top car prices 13.1:3 Tin firm strike resumes 7.4:11 Orbital motor unveiled tomorrow 16.1:3 Wlndarra to get Im. ton nickel plant 10.4:18 B,H.P. confident over new engine 18.1:7 C.R.A. may lose on exports 18.4:19 G,M.H. export sales record 22.1:9 Government ends oil and mine subsidy 8.5:1 Toyota to build $30BI. car plant 30.1:10 Government wants coal to earn more - Survey Transport rumblings (quality) 31.1:4 8.5:23 Drop in new vehicles 1.2:9 Broken Hill industry bid 16.5:8 Import of ears declines 12.2:8 Mining control 'is possible' 18.5:10 Holden tops car sales 14.2:4 Government bans foreign takeover 18.5:11 Tighter rules approved on exhaust fumes 17.2:36 Robe - Bond set out details 23.5:23 Car makers in downturn (G.M.H.) 20,2:13 Talks on mining industry 28.5:8 New engine may make him rich 21.2:11 Government to aid mining 31.5:19 Valiants recalled 23.2:3 Minister worries industry 7.6:21 January best for Holden 26.2:12 $17 a ton zinc price rise approved 9.6:13 Ford to start new car deal 27.2:3 Australian move on ore process 9.6:13 Jobs for 700 at Holden 1.3:1 Queensland mineral production higher 9.6:13 Warranted (service warranties) 1.3:2 C.R.A. head urges 'buy back Australia' 11.6:7 More cars registered 3.3:10 Mining policy 'loses jobs' 11,6:7 Power of new car queried 8,3:3 Top miners see Connor 15.6:7 Car firms attacked on safety 10.3:1, 14 Tax relief to mining 'low' 22.6:8 Minister backs cars survey 12.3:3 Appointment (T.M. Fitzgerald) 28.6:15 Morris calls for report on new car faults Iron coal deals attacked 10,7:1 El. Zinc wins contract 10.7:12 14.3:3 Anti-mine groups criticised 11.7:3 Parties disagree on critical ear survey 17.3:3 Connor to wreck miners 11.7:10 Registration cuts put for pensioners 26.3:7 Foreign hand in mining warning 13.7:11 Rotary car for speed record bid 27.3:5 Japan told Australian policy 19.7:14 Monthly car imports fall 29.3:4 Mine company 'proof needed 21.7:3 New laws soon for used cars 30.3:15 North Coast mines open 21.7:10 52-1973 N.M.H. INDEX

MOTOR VEHICLES (C'td) MOTOR VEHICIJ;S (C'td)

Ford earns $15.3m. profit 31.3:13 Toyota pulls in 2,000 cars 9.10:3 $243,721 profit to N.R.M.A. 10.10:19 Warranty on cars simplified 2.4:6 lOp.e. car price rise tipped 16.10:3 Sarich to road test 4,4:3 Chrysler's exports a record 16.10:12 New Valiants get the wrong oil 17.4:3 $5m. motor job to S.A. firm 17.4:30 Car graveyard (Belmont South) 18.10:3 H.V, Sarich rejects $12m. offer 30.4:1 It won't go away (parked car) 24.10:5 Council to help men develop electric car 4.5:3 1,000 more laid off at G.M.H. 27,10:1 Motor car figures up 7.5:10 Drop in vehicles registered 27.10:11 Fitters ban overtime 8.5:5 Unchecked cars face N.S.W. ban 30.10:1 General Motors at top again 9.5:22 Government gears up on car standards 31,10:1 Holden sales increase 22,5:19 Strike forces G.M.H. to put off 1,400 31.10:3 Carmakers seek rises 23.5:3 G.M.H. workers end stoppage 1.11:8 G.M.H. threat to dock workers pay 23.5:24 New Ford models released 1.11:17 Holden men to strike 25.5:3 Latest Falcon up $65 to $3,236 2.11:6 Strike threat by G.M.H. workers 28,5:3 Workers face stand-downs 10.11:3 Motor sales reduced 29.5:11 G.M.H. applies to Tribunal for price rises Registry site (Toronto) 31.5:1 L.H. 13.11:1 More staff at registry 31.5:7 L.H. Strikers threat to car jobs 13,11:4 Exoticar '73 1.6:10-12 New Ford prices increase 14.11:3 N.R.M.A. at motor show 2.6:4 Car chief says talka useless 22.11:17 33,720 new vehicles in March 2,6:10 Kurri firm plans extensions (M.A.N.) 22,11:1 H.V. Car industry disputes discussed 6.6:10 41 years with 'the General' 30.11:7 Criticism of new manager (D. Martin, G.M.H.) The name that became a household word 30.11:8 9.6:3 Drop protective car tariffs, inquiry told Details of the P76 9.6:11 6,12:8 Ford locks out 3,000 workers 14.6:1 Car tariff takes public for a ride 11,12:2 Windscreen tag safety check 14.6:4 Point of pressure (Leader) 15.6:2 MOTOR VEHICLES INSURANCE Ford will shut big plant 15.6:3 Second car plant closure 'certain' 16.6:1 N,R.M.A. cover to go up - down 22.5:1 Car industry 'may cut jobs' 16.6:13 G.I.O. to raise fees for car insurance 8.8:3 Ford plant in Sydney, 'safe' 18.6:3 Insui'ance on cars to rise 17,10:1 Car talks 'deadlock' 19,6:3 A.C.T. plan to lift car insurance 1.12:10 Unassembled cars mount 20.6:1 Whitlam predicts Holden setback 20.6:3 MUSEUMS New car head (Taginl) 21.6:17 'Yahoos' on motor cycles raise ire 22.6:3 Director of museum criticises public 2.2:4 Cairns hits at G.M.H. rises 26.6:1 Cutlery gift to museum 6,2:4 Ford alleges Cameron out of touch 26.6:3 Cutlery for museum 12.2:17 G.M.H. to face Tribunal, says Whitlam 27.6:1 New deputy for museum 19.2:8 The blunt instrument (Leader) 27.6:2 Army relics for museum 5.5:4 What happened to G.M.H. prices letter? 27.6:3 Maritime museum progress 5,5:4 Government enters Ford strike 27.6:3 Morpeth discovers its old charm 31.5:3 H.V. Motor vehicle notices held up 28.6:7 Fine Valley collection (Wollombi) 21.6:1 H.V, Ford could face total union ban 29.6:3 Museum draws tourists 12.7:1 H.V. Brrm, brrm (note) 30.6:2 Railways museum possible 26.7:1 H.V. Glum view over Ford stop 30.6:3 Museum site raises queries (Teralba) 15,8:12 Hawke enters Ford dispute 2.7:1 200 maritime museum gifts 27.8:7 First break in Ford dispute 3.7:5 City's maritime history - wreck relics go on Many northern homes have 3 cars 5.7:7 museum show 31,8:4 Ford slashing ear output 7.7:3 Antique firearms among museum items 25,10:2 H.V. Appointments at Klosters 12.7:16 Big centre for Klosters 13.7:11 MUSIC AND ARTS Commission orders Ford talks to resume 14.7:3 G.M.H. probes Japan as market 14.7:14 School of Music job let (Canberra) 4.1:5 Chrysler cars up 16.7:1 State aid for arts groups 5.1:4 Car curbs 'assault' 16.7:3 Casette club stops 18.1:4 Car builders seek labor 17.7:3 Government to form new council for arts 27.1:3 Court opinion likely on Ford dispute 17.7:5 Young theatre opens books 7.2:33 Arbitration 'only solution' 18.7:5 Soprano, tenor for concert 28,3:17 Ford back-to-work decision expected 19.7:3 Getting theatre off the ground 29.3:4 Car races to use some muscle 19,7:10 H.V. $25,000 plea for theatre (Newcastle Young Japan car import record 21,7:10 People's Theatre 29,3:4 Ford strike ends on uncertain terms 24,7:1 Famous eisteddfod facing danger (Abermain) Vote for sanity (note) 24.7:2 29.3:20 Ford's plant back in gear 25.7:1 Hard road leads to La Scala 2.4:3 Recall of cars refused 26.7:3 Uni. prom, concerts appreciated 2.4:4 N.R.M.A. finances car buyers 26.7:3 Musical society hope at Toronto 9.4:4 Press banned on Ford tour 28.7:1 Fine playing of rare music (Musica Viva) 10.4:23 Lower Datsun prices today 28.7:3 Arts Council move in Cessnoek 14.4:5 Rules irk car firm 2.8:1 Arts Council branch formed (Cessnoek) 3.5:21 Japan keeps lead in car imports 3.8:8 Conductor to return home (Fritz Rieger) 9.5:3 Steering lock change urged 6.8:7 Soloist at Civic (Lauris Elms) 9.5:17 Extra Chrysler shares to Aust. 9.8:1 Concert 'night of honour' 10.5:5 100,000th Ford for export 17.8:6 Grey makes Top 40 15,5:4 Birth of an engine - Industrial giant gambles Police Boys' band 2nd in contest 17.5:4 on a young inventor (Ralph Sarich) 22.9:2 Singing their way around 21.5:14 Birth of an engine - Tiny motor packs a The selection was peculiar (Malcolm Frager) punch 23.8:2 30.5:12 Ford raises prices 5p.c. 25.8:3 Pleasant diversion in A.B.C concert 14.6:19 Japan's top car makers get go-ahead 29.8:1 String quartet in superb performance 20.6:10 Run over (note) 30.8:2 Engaging tour in song (English - Ghiglia) 6.7:5 Car makers threaten cut back.g, price rises Fine balance by singing group (Baccholian 30.8:5 Singers) 3.8:5 Ford to rethink attitude to Australian Director to audition (National Folklore Program) ownership 31.8:3 9.8:7 More ear tax possible to subsidise Government Expert adviseson arts (Festival should be city's transport 4.9:3 own) 10.8:5 Car group warns of tax backlash 5.9:7 Goodwill their aim (Japanese school choir) 11.8:1 Car imports reach record 5.9:20 Visit ends in tears (Japanese school choir) New pollution rules 'hamper cars' 6.9:7 14,8:1 Jones rules out new slugs for car owners 6.9:9 String colour strands lighten A.B.C concert Minister hits at car ruat 7,9:3 16.8:5 Leyland urged to recall car 21.9:1 Music group increases in strengrth 23.8:3 L.H. New laws on ear changes 21.9:5 Sweet music to her ears - But 'expert' says Dumped cars bring protest 27.9:3 'Strad' a fake 5.9:4 N.M.H, INDEX 53-1973

MUSIC AND ARTS (C'td) N.S.W. - PARLIAMENT (C'td)

Arts Council seeks fort 5.9:6 Askin sets a puzzle 29.9:2 Concerts in Civic backed 6.9:5 Hills demands McCaw be removed 3.10:29 Brass band formed 20.9:4 L.H. Woman M.L.A. first in over 20 years 18.10:1 On the glory road ('Mata Hari') 24,9:4 Move against Askin Government expected 18.10:1 Shifting planes, pointed, colours (de Larracha) Governor's term lengthened 26.10:3 27.9:18 Premier gives notice of retirement 10.11:1 A matter of record ('Travellln out West') Jensen willing to lead labor 28.11:1 9.10:4 Another candidate in N.S.W. Labor leadership Bartok quartet a high note 18.10:24 contest 1.12:36 Comeback by Kazoo 22.10:4 A.L.P. leadership bid open: Hills, Wran Government plays a $54,000 tune (cellos) 25.10:1 confident 3.12:3 European artists head A.B.C. series 6,11:4 'New look' for Labor in State House 4.12:1 From male nurse to musician 4.12:3 Another legal eagle lands on Labor perch Its a race against time - harpsichord 6,12:3 4.12:2 Choir fires with Bach 10.12:11 A slippery hold 4.12:2 Grant to guitar 'wizard' 22.12:3 A.L.P. demands recall of Agent-General 6.12:3 NATIONAL GROUPS IN AUSTRALIA Wran urges States to tackle prices 17.12:1 N.S.W. - PARLIAMENT - PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT Croats emotional at celebration 9.4:3 Labor will serve on Croat investigation 24.5:3 Enough work for P.W.D. men 18.1:11 M.P. says 'terrorists' due soon 24.5:5 Protest at sacking 27.2:11 Makarios gets backing 15.8:23 No-work strike stops work 8.3:4 Greenwood had details of extremism, inquiry Newcastle M.S.B. men vote to ^d strike 13.3:3 told 25.8:3 Unions insist 81 be reinstated 14.3:14 Senate body told of bomb plot against police Deputation on dismissals 15.3:5 29.8:3 Dismissals at M.S.B. deferred 16,3:3 Senator faces document quiz 29.8:5 Unions to meet Punch on retrenchments 17,3:11 Lithuanians rally 21,9:4 P,W.D. sackings 'must stand' 20.3:5 P.W.D. strikers to stay out 21.3:13 NATIONAL PARKS Stop work over P.W.D. strike 22.3:9 M.L.As, pledge support to P.W.D. men 26,3:6 Trust to meat on Sugarloaf 18.1:4 L.H. P.W.D, stoppage extended to 24 hours 27.3:4 Reports claim possums shot (Barrington) 19.2:10 P.W.D. men to stay on strike 28.3:5 Call for master plan for North 22.2:1,3 L.H. Strikes call to aid P.W.D. men 29.3:9 $95,556 from parks appeal 27.2:5 P.W.D, sackings 'must stand' 30,3:7 Government workers 'axed Myall Eden' aa Duke Retrenchment statement criticised 31.3:14 toured area 20.3:1 Punch 'tried' to save jobs 2.4:3 Fund to fight for parkland 'justice' 21.3:13 Striking P.W.D. men criticise letting of Hawkesbury could get $7m. park 16.5:13 docks contract 3.4:3 Some wildlife 'faces extinction' 21.5:7 P.W.D. men want Askin decision 4.4:6 Myall Park resumption offers made 29.5:3 Punch 'willing' to meet T.H.C, 6.4:5 Magnificent obsession or an iron fist? P.W.D. men to demonstrate 10.4:4 (Myall) 1.6:2 Maitland public works boost 16,4:8 New national park possible 7.6:16 P,W.D. men demonstrate at bridge opening 16.4:1 Anderson Park opened (Woy Woy) 3.7:5 P.W.D. men seek work on dock 17.4:26 $2m. coastal parks plan 19.7:4 They're on strike but back at work 18.4:1 Ranger earns park praise (Barrington) 2.8:7 H.V. Commisaioner calla talk on P.W.D. stop 19,4:5 Improved access to Tops urged 4.8:10 $400 raised for P.W,D. strikers 23.4:4 Relief doubt on Sugarloaf 9.8:3 L.H. Some unionists refuse to pay strike levy Wild life abounds in the Watagans 23.8:2 L.H. 25.4:4 Lion park proposed for North 25.8:1 Men urged to reaume work 27.4:4 New reserve near border (Donaldson State Forest) Stoppages to back P.W.D. men 28.4:12 29.8:7 Government workers asked to back P.W.D, Experts to see reserve 30.8:1 atrikers 5.5:14 Sugarloaf not big enough 30.8:1 L.H. Strike threats cover State 8.5:3 Silent sentinel in charcoal (Watagan) 6.9:1 L.H. P.W.D. strikers to stay out 9.5:16 Must we destroy? 14.9:2 Unions to support P.W.D. stoppage 10.5:5 Ecology task for new commission 1.10:10 Unions step up action over P.W.D. issue 11.5:1 Walsh Point for reserve 3.12:5 Anatomy of a strike - B. Cogan 11,5:2 $lm. State parks spending 3.12:7 Strike issue right to work, P.W.D. men say National Park lor N.T. 5.12:6 12.5:9 'No slaughter' of park brumbies - Barrington A choice of criteria (Leader) 14.5:2 10.12:10 P.W.D. strike on right of men to work 14.5:4 More idle over P.W.D. strike 15.5:4 N.S.W. - PARLIAMENT Tactical win (note) 16,5:2 Joint move on P.W.D. jobs 16.5:18 Hills appears safe as Labor leader 24,2:2 P.W.D, men back after 12 weeks 22.5:5 Ombudsman report in Parliament 1,3:2 P.W.D. lets $5m. contract 22.5:18 Labor cancels M.L.A's tour (Mr Cox) 13.3:5 Union to put case for harbour work 25.5:7 M.L.A. taken from House 14.3:3 Unity sought on port maintenance 26.5:4 State gained 'good deal' from London house - P.W,D, aackinga 'must stand' 29.5:3 Askin 4.4:3 Unions to discuss Port with P.W.D, 31.5:8 Governor gets riae of $17,000 5.4:1 No reinstatement for P.W.D. workers 22,6:5 Hills admits a tactical error 21.4:2 Unions port work ban to continue 21.9:9 Judge to act for Governor 5.5:3 Resentment in U.S. - Askin 28.5:6 N.S.W. - PARLIAMENT - UPPER HOUSE Premier expects deficit of $3.7m. 3,7:5 Government will run 'its term' 4,7:3 Two aeek M.L.C. poating 7.3:6 Sir Kevin Ellis to retire from politics 25,7:3 Election 'test' nears for M.L.Cs. 24.3:2 With eye to electors 7.8:4 Liberals win seat from partner 6.4:3 Governor criticises Whitlam's rule 9.8:5 Grazier wins council seat (MacDiarmid) 18.8:9 Hills hits Government 'failures' on prices, land, unrest 10.8:6 NEWCASTLE Beale to quit State polities 11.8:1 Company losses bring attack 23.8:1 '72 reviewed - City given a facelift - P, Short I'll throw you one. Premier warns 25.8:3 1.1:2 Morris on House watchdog 30.8:5 New Year's Day celebration 'one of quietest' Children's visit curbs criticised 19,9:7 2,1:4 Maddison eyes Premiership 21,9:3 City registry to be major centre 20,3:17 State Budget on Tuesday 22.9:13 Tatteraalla president keeps post"(H. McGlynn) N.S.W. Budget benefits councils, non-State 30.3 :5 Schools and pensioners 26.9:1,3 Newcastle Eaat residents' election 11.7:16 Rising costs worry Askin 26.9:5 Anti-racism centre plan 8.8:4 Confidence (note) 27.9:2 Portugal mission opposed (N.P.A.R.) 15.8:22 Fares up if Libs get back (Hills) 27.9:3 Fijian group invited to visit North 29.8:16 N.M.H. INDEX 54-1973

NEWCASTLE CITY COUNCIL (C'td) NEWCASTLE (C'td)

Weightwatchera boycott classes 21.9:3 Alder Park Bowling Club extensions approved Weight lecturers 'see union advantages' 22.9:10 21,3:6 Weight classes resume 25.9:15 Report to probe 'unaafe' bags 21.3:6 Engineers holding convention 24.10:10 McDougall suggests weir inquiry 21.3:6 Pearly King to stroll the Mall 17.11:14 Statistics on road accidents too 'bold' 21.3:6 Northern link sought with Japan 23,11:4 East End flats 'desirable' 28,3:14 'The Hill' cooks up some fun 1.12:4 Service always on call 28,3:14 500 aeek challenge - Duke's award 11.12:4 Civic drainage $75,000 Job 30.3:5 Government 'will honour' finance promises NEWCASTLE - HISTORICAL 4.4:13 Speech time extension move fails 4.4:13 Early history of Lower Hunter 18.1:18 Forums 'an answer' 4.4:13 Shadea of Sydney'a Opera House (Newcastle 'More done if pressure groups went' 10,4:4 City Hall) - K. Longworth 19.5:7 'Having a go' at critics, praised 11.4:8 They were rum days in 1808 - A. Vaiaey 28.7:7 Meeting night change unlikely 11.4:9 'Clever' dog rang bell, won collar (Carlo, Council to tell 19.4:4 1889) 3.11:3 Lord Mayor claims job fits Superman 25.4:7 Steam finally beat the moaquito fleet - L. Boon Stockton open space wanted 25.4:8 17.11:7 State Government under attack 25.4:8 Historic links unearthed 29.11:2 Coast park proposed 25,4:8 Connoisseur of cigars and thoroughbreds 1.12:7 Talks backed on oval leasing 2,5:16 Fumbling in a phone box 3.5:2 NEWCASTLE - PLANNING AND REDEVELOPMENT Court proposal for disputes 9.5:10 Driver school drain offer 9.5:10 Panel aiming for progress - Survey 8.5:44 Clerk may get liquor licence 9,5:10 Planning talks lead to 'public role' 2.7:10 Group to see club lease 16,5:6 East city campaign pledged B.L,F. aid 30.7:4 Call to free gallery of death dutiea 23.5:13 East End group 'should go' 23.8:6 Treapaas in chambera, charge laid (Julia Hayes) Investment (note) 21.11:2 24.5:6 'Botany Bay complex' lingers on 21.11:2 Clearways for city proposed 28,5:4 Re-housing of city art gallery 30.5:10 NEWCASTLE - VISITING PERSONALITIES Boata 'of no use in floods' 6.6:6 Council summona diamissed 6.6:10 Vietnameae to be welcomed 1.2:6 Newcastle nominated aa conference venue 13.6:8 Vietnam group delayed 2.2:4 Banquet meana retirement 14.6:1 Arctic circle visitors (Isakson and Ledhammar) Parking delays alderman 20.6:11 28.2 :5 Bowling Club plea not favoured 20.6:11 Author's search goes on 'Erich von Daniken) Truck areaa to meet future needa 20.6:11 24.3:4 Clubs claim hot water 'not enough' 27.6:10 Overseas unionists' visit (A.M.W.U.) 21.5:6 Testimonial dinner 'needs change' 29.6:4 Visit of Dr Margaret Mead 2.6:4 Lord Mayoral dinner poatponed 4.7:1 Uren to visit Newcastle 27.6:8 Club's beer access decision deferred (Hexham) Chinese, flowers and trotting horse (Chinese 4.7:7 Friendship Group) 29.6:1 Shop area decision deferred 11.7:7 Sihanouk sends delegation 30.8:3 Night golf driving range proposed 18,7:8 Fraser visit stunt, say unions 4.10:6 Attempt to save coal rail lines 18.7:8 Metal union to discuss Fraaer tour 16.10:4 Motor-cycle, horae area plan backed 18.7:8 Two decisions over stables 18,7:8 NEWCASTLE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE Sand impairs use of boat ramp 18,7:15 Gift of $1,000 gives band titles profit 18,7:15 Chamt>er seeks highway details 20.1:34 Flag stickers may be unstuck 25.7:6 Busineaa men worried at air servlcea 17.2:4 'No evictions' from lodge 25,7:6 Chamber greets 2 appointments 17.3:11 Bar sink rejected 26.7:6 Harbour depth claim check 20.4:4 Stickermanship (note) 28,7:2 Region's strength study - Survey 8.5:46 Mayor's forum 30.7:4 Commerce chamber revived (Wallsend) 10.5:4 L.H. Liquor sought for City Hall 1.8:6 Footbridges sought on highway 19.5:14 Senior Citizen Centre backed (Beresfield) 1.8:6 Transport for Kooragang shiftworkers Sports project delayed: no hearing yet 2.8:7 gains support 16.6:4 Canal job share of cost queried 8.8:10 15 nominate for chamber 23.6:4 Strikers concern City Council 15.8:3 Lobbying (note) 6.7:2 Council pointa 15.8:12 Port's development 'key' to Hunter progress Alderman wants underground cafe near park 6.7:4 17.8:4 Chamber honours two members 6.7:4 Wheel-change (chauffeurs) 17.8:5 Mr P. Doyle voted Chamber head 21.7:9 Cooler drive lacks favour 20,8:4 City transport future queried 18.8:4 City flat block gets green light 22,8:5 Commerce uneasy on city parking 22.9:4 Cricket may coat more 29.8:11 New move on (Charlestown) land sales 1.9:9 Grant approved to advisory body 5.9:6 NEWCASTLE CITY COUNCIL - Newcastle gains new sister city 5.9:7 Sport toilets 'inadequate' 12.9:7 Lord Mayor setting himself up for query barrage Oopa, tables turned on City Aldermen 12,9:7 11.1:6 Impact study ahould be 'city rights' 12.9:7 A time to talk (Leader) 16.1:2 Slater city link nears completion 25.9:3 Deep-ray clinic talks proposed 31.1:6 Work on sporta ground to cost $96,550 26.9:15 Ice works to expand (Darks) 31.1:6 City office block planned 26.9:15 Football club refuaed land (Waratah R.U.) Sportsmen join oval inspection 3.10:7 31.1:6 $250 a day hires Civic 3.10:7 Kotara Fair extenaion plan backed 31,1:6 Aldermen want own car space 3.10:8 City to aeek cultural aid 7.2:12 Treea get official protection 3.10:8 Six aldermen go short 7.2:12 Union's fun day backed 3.10:19 Gallery 'needs protection' 14,2:10 Priorities on work for aport 9.10:14 Paper action void 21.2:6 Y.M.C.A., teachers bid for dancea 10.10:7 Sports amenity block promised 21.2:6 'Handout' request rejected 11.10:4 Drink-drlvlng review sought 21.2:28 'Symphony' is out of tune 17.10:4 Golf range proposal 22.2:5 Sports Ground under review 17.10:5 Tax for local government - Bell 28.2:6 Parlour petition 'not ignored' 23.10:5 City to aasess need of organ 7.3:9 City Hall may lose dance on Saturdays 24.10:3 P.M. in reply 7.3:9 Visit from Ben Hall 24.10:6 Unit plan rejected 7.3:9 Six questions to leaders 24.10:6 Planner objects to club request 14.3:6 Yacht in front yard agreed to 24.10:6 Debate on time takea time 14.3:6 City Hall dance offer to charity 26.10:3 Gasllne Impact 'unlikely' 14.3:6 Aldermen jest to differ 27.10:1 Junction car parking 'adequate' 19.3:7 Dance 'off if noise affects live Civic 27.10:3 Floods may threaten Wallsend 21.3:6 City Hall dancea not for Y.M.C.A. 6.11:3 Honour declined 7.11:1 N.M.H. INDEX 55-1973

NEWCASTLE CITY COUNCIL (C'td) NEWCASTLE CITY COUNCIL - HEALTH AND GARBAGE

Council urged to join waate body 7.11:28 Garbagemen want plastic bag ban 14.3:6 Sale of land recommended (Charleatown) 7.11:28 Garbage charge for flats is 'iniquitoua' Call fro grant to kill rats 7.11:28 20.6:11 Charity days allotted 7.11:28 Talks tomorrow on garbage strike 11.9:1 School brldgfes dividing street 8.11:5 Garbagemen meet to-day 12.9:3 McDougall in oil painting 14.11:5 Health warning given over garbage strike 13.9:6 Club gets building approval 14.11:5 Strikers meet at dawn on garbage row 14.9:1 'Now is the time for al-der-men to stop' 21.11:5 Garbage men resume 15.9:10 Aid. Gately announces retirement 21.11:5 Garbagemen to be given gloves 19.9:7 Companies office supported 21.11:31 'Take a look' call on yard rubbish 10.10:7 Meetings in street favoured 5.12:4 Free garbage removal 'needs a limit' 24.10:6 Council not told of mine 5.12:5 Tip area hours unchanged 28.11:6 Shop purchase recommended 6.12:8 Good timber available 'for the taking' 1.12:3 Aid. McDougall leaves Citizens' Group 12.12:1 Fresh rebuke on Civic fountain 12.12:6 NEWCASTLE CITY COUNCIL - MUNICIPAL MARKETS Ovation for Aid. Purdue 12.12:6 Flood pledge by Anderson 12.12:9 Happy trend after move to Sandgate 1.1:4 Light 'a monument to bad taste' 13.12:1 Market site sale sought 1.2:5 Few to agree at 'city jibe' 15.12:10 Market site clearing plan 7.2:12 'Sister' mayor delays visit 17.12:4 Producers to join appraisal 11.4:24 'Snub' stings Lord Mayor 19.12:6 On the market (note) 29.6:2 Protestor 'out' of meeting 22.12:1 Biggest city aite sale today (old markets) Garbage men banish plastic bags 22.12:4 9.8:3 The Mall concept, slow start, solid future Steel Street market bidding falls short 10.8:5 26.12:17 Market site tops $l/4m. 11.8:1 Wider market atrike bid 17.10:7 NEWCASTLE CITY COUNCIL - ABATTOIRS Talks today on 12-day market row 23.10:11

Its gold on the hoof (lamb) 8.2:1 NEWCASTLE CITY COUNCIL - PARKS AND PLAYGROUNDS Strike threat to meat 3,3:1 Shortage of meat expected 5.3:3 Shrubs, trees gain popularity 1.1:6 Abattoir strikers to hear report 6.3:4 Hold-up in shrub supply 2.2:5 Meatworks strike for hearing 8.3:4 Blackbutt speed limit move 7.2:12 Court suggests meat men go back 9.3:3 Orchid house (Blackbutt) 10.2:4 Meatworks strike case to resume 13.3:12 Council saves two trees 21.2:6 Meat strikers to hear plan 14.3:14 Steel Street park urged 8.3:1 Meat men end strike 15.3:5 Ita desert flame - shrub of the year 20.3:1 Faulty showers stop work 25.5:7 'We're writing about Blackbutt' 27.3:4 Rise in abattoir charges 'infinitesimal' 5.6:5 Report on borers in Park trees 5.4:10 Trade charges city abattoir badly managed N.B.N, offer for park 11.4:8 6.6:1,29 Vandals kill park trees 12.4:4 Carcase contest plans 20,6:20 Coast park proposed 25.4:8 Lot fed cattle 'not so sweet' 19.8:10 Park aid application (Braye Park) 16.5:13 Meat suppliea 'safe' in strike 26.9:4 Signs vanish, treea reprieved (Bruce Street) 147 entriea for cattle contest 15.11:4 18.5:3 Judges praise meat carcases 21.11:31 Council to plant highway treea 22.5:4 Club park plea bringa protest (Waratah) 23.5:13 NEWCASTLE CITY COUNCIL - CIVIC CENTRE Donation 'for land' (Hamilton Bowling Club) 23.5:13 Laborers ban drill rigs 3.1:4 Trees - removal requested 13,6:8 Permanent Jobs at stake 4.1:4 Land for bowls 'detrimental' 27.6:10 Laborers lift Civic job bans 5.1:7 Gately defends sport in parks 27.6:10 Civic Centre dispute on pay settled 18.1:4 Temptation (note) 28.6:2 Treea trimmed (lalington) 28.6:5 Men paid off refuse to go 14.2:5 Playing area offered (Eaat Lambton) 18.7:15 Shades of Sydney's Opera House (City Hall) - Claim on parkland 26.718 K. Longworth 19.5:7 Sporta ground called a farce 1.8:6 Dealys boost Civic block bill $287,000 6.11:3 Park speed limit 'due to council' 8.8:10 Centre costs spiral denied 7.11:7 Footpath ahruba 'a hazard' 16.8:10 City block costs rise $313,480 21.11:31 'Eerie' light on fountain 28.8:1 Police at park tree proteat (!Birdwood) 29.8:1 NEWCASTLE CITY COUNCIL - ELECTIONS Birdwood Park to get facelift 1.9:9 Alderman backs park protest (Pacific Park) Action group to contest city polls 5.5:4 Anderson likely to be Lord Mayor 14.6:1 17.9:12 Hamilton avenue tree plan backed 4.10:4 'Cards' against Lord Mayor 21.6:1 Aldermen happy with light plan 11.10:7 McDougall given extra year on 'understanding' Park speed limit (King Edward) 24.10:6 22.6:1 Soldiers' monument re-dedicated soon (Wickham) Anderson claims support of group 23.6:1,3 Aid unlikely for McDougall in another term 23.6:4 24.10:18 Meeting to elect Lord Mayor 27,6:10 Fountain lights draw protest 31.10:6 Four aldermen to stand down 27.8:1 Council sees the (green) light 14.11:1 Purdue to end career 27.8:1 Reserve car ban plan 21.11:5 New faces (note) 28.8:2 Car-free (note) 22.11:2 Parking area for Newcastle Life Line Centre Lord Mayoral poll nears 13.9:4 Labor poll move fails 17.9:3 favoured 19.12:10 Aid. Anderson now Lord Mayor 18.9:1 NEWCASTLE CITY COUNCIL - PLANNING A civic leader goes - not without hope (McDougall) 18.9:1 Council to reclaim part of harbour 23.1:1 New blood and ideas (Leader) 18.9:2 A step nearer (note) 23.1:1 City disbands 'Games' body 18,9:15 Council 'hopes' to control East End land 23.1:3 Novocaatrian of substance (Aid, D. McDougall) Million $ proposal for Mall 31.1:6 19.9:2 Retention of line into City advocated 7.2:12 Bella ring for the new Lord Mayor 19.9:3 Protection of tenants firat concern 17.2:4 Football star to stand for Newcaatle Council Questiona on land 15.3:3 16.10:5 Region abort of plannera - Prof. K.W. Robinson Labor calla nominations for alderman 28.J1:9 Poll date aet for city ward 1.12:4 19.3:2 Full treatment (note) 30.3:2 Invalid vote cost preselection 18,12:7 Rail terminus shift opposed - tha vital link 30 .3:2 N.M.H. INDEX 56-1973

NEWCASTLE CITY COUNCIL - PLANNING (C'td) NEWCASTLE CITY COUNCIL - RATES AND FINANCE (C'td)

Planner favours inner city study 30.3:4 $20,613 rates paid by Bank 5,6:13 Demolition ban bid for East 2.4:6 Clubs ask for rate relief 4.7:7 Day after tomorrow (Leader) 3.4:2 'Fair' values on properties 14.7:12 Residents want to see plans 6.4:4 New Budget gains no comment 15,8:11 City growth may be affected 12.4:10 Deciaion on advisory fund soon 29.8:11 City railway to remain 'for some time' 14.4:1 Newcastle rate lift 'certain' as costs rocket Time to decide (Leader) 14.4:2 6.10:1 Rail terminus delay shocks 16.4:1 Government prunes $550,000 from loan allocations Committee to discuss land 17.4:1 10,10:7 Guidelines set for East End planning 20.4:5 The money squeeze (Leader) 11,10:2 Paradox of Newcastle East - J. Bunton 27.4:2 Two-year Hunter land valuation seen as 'small East End rail land release in two stages kick' 20.10:4 3,5:6 Grants meet called 31.10:18 Resident role for East End 5,5:4 Financial statement 12.11:5 Lord Mayor to head land body 7,5:1 Aid sought to build pavilion 28.11:6 Delegate to land body (Miss J. Perrett) 8.5:3 City councillors defer rates question 5.12:1 City in touch with tomorrow - Survey 8.5:6 Rates outlined 6.12:5 Guidelines for preservation - Survey 8.5:45 Lord Mayor adamant on rate rise 7.12:1 Regions suffer from poor planning 9.5:2 Man asked to leave 7.12:1 Railway land committee approved 16.5:6 Back on old standard (Leader) 7.12:2 Engineer, planner to look at other cities Rate increase 'inevitable' 10,12:3 18.5:4 Burgea hits grants plan 13.12:9 Land plan criticised 7.6:21 Union leader hits city rates move 14.12:7 Strike me blinkl It's the harbour 8.6:4 Council Budget meeting tonight 18.12:7 Beach area 'doomed', report says 19.6:1 Vote for 20p.c. city rate rise 19.12:1 A dumper on the beaches (Leader) 20.6:2 City rate to go up 20% 22.12:1 Purdue hits report on beaches 20.6:11 $5,000 Show pavilion gift 22.12:9 Separate beach inquiry wanted 21.6:5 Negligible concession (Leader) 21.12:2 Rail panel plans up to city 27.6:11 City feels the pinch 21.12:2 'No risk' in light 27.6:11 Trade Unions renew rate rise protest 21.12:4 Newcastle will be 'centre' of region 8,8:3 Residents blast rate rise 24.12:3 Plan on East city urgent 8,8:10 Alternative for residential rating 26.12:5 Doing the footwork (Leader) 9.8:2 Time to move (Leader) 27.12:2 Fort Scratchley preservation plan supported 10.8:5 NEWCASTLE CITY COUNCIL - ROADS An expansive feel to it (Leader) 15.8:2 Investigation of Fort 'imperative' 15.8:12 Move against wider avenue (Stewart Avenue) Bright promise (note) 18.9:2 6.1:3 New East End talk 19.9:1 Signs on trees carry message 9,1:4 Drop in unpaid rates - charges 1.10:4 'No big change' Stewart Avenue future 10.1:4 Champagne celebration (Leader) 5.10:2 Left hanging on a tree (Leader) 11.1:2 Student plan pireserves the East End 9.10:4 Denial of tree plan 'hard to understand' 11.1:3 Fun parlour on time limit 10.10:7 City trees safe at this stage, deputation told Late planning critics 'heard' 16.10:5 13.1:4 Effort to plan East End 17,10:7 Carnley Avenue trouble 19.1:4 Factory needs 'total concept' 24.10:31 Stewart Avenue plan before council 20.1:34 Developers' aid plan - group seeks new city Mines' aid for roads urged 1.2:5 project ideas 26.10:1 'Chained to trees' protest planned 3.2:4 Straight talking - a new deal - J. Bunton Cars 'chained to trees' in Birdwood Park 6.2:6 26.10:2 Stewart Avenue meeting on Feb. 25 12.2:4 Petition 'did not alter' approval 29.10:4 Park scheme deferred (Birdwood) 14.2:32 Zoning hold on East End land 7,11:7 Campaign to 'keep birds in Birdwood' 22.2:5 Resuming orders advocated 7.11:7 Chained to trees offer over park (Birdwood) Multi-lane road planned for Newcastle East 26.2:1 10.11:4 Big gallery sees park plan denied (Birdwood) Grant for Fort sought 14.11:5 28.2:6 Attack on Fort (Leader) 15.11:2 Birdwood trees bulldozed 2,3:1,3 Fort restoration job 'too big' 23.11:3 Silent vigil protest 2.3:1 T.P.I, sends protest to State body 24.11:4 Brought to heel (Leader) 2.3:2 The biggest enemy 26.11:2 Birdwood Park's $200,000 flutter 2.3:4 Estimate sought for Fort's restoration 29.11:5 Council asked 'why' on trees 3.3:1,3 Move for increase in rate expected 4.12:5 Stay of work on Birdwood urged 3.3:1 Plan for Cooks Hill knocked 5.12:5 Aid offer to S.A.P.S, 3.3:4 Workers' camp now jjermitted 5.12:5' Aldermen to demand tree explanation 5.3:3 Hig^ rise tipped in Newcastle 6.12:1 Minister calls for report on Birdwood tree East End planning aid urged 19.12:3 removal 6.3:3 Planner urges redevelopment 19.12:10 Engineer's decision confirmed 7.3:1,3 High rise rejection annoys planners 19.12:10 Birdwood Park row virtual blood in streets - Extension asked for home units 20.12:4 M.H.R. 7.3:3 Darby Street factory favoured 20.12:4 Union Joins Birdwood protests 7.3:6 Trees v cars 7.3:18 NEWCASTLE CITY COUNCIL - RATES AND FINANCE Miaaing the wood of.,,(Leader) 8,3:2 Meeting calla for sackings over Birdwood Park $500,000 for Newcastle 26.1:3 action 9,3:3 20p.c. rate rise not expected to be adopted People 'misled' on Park resumption 20.3:1 27.1:4 Park bridge idea 'improper and groundless' 10p,c. rise in rate proposed 31,1:1 21.3:5 Budget up by almost $1.5m. 31.1:6 School (Wallsend Hi^) seeks road data 21.3:6 Playing the rating game 1.2:1 Deputation on Birdwood 24.3:3 Proposed riae in rates brings mixed reaction Road will slice 33 ft, from park (Civic) 27,3:1 1.2:5 Aldermen want full roads-parks report 28,3:14 City rates to rise by lOp.c. 7.2:1 Taking a bite (Leader) 29,3:2 Meeting on rates rise 9.2:5 D,M,R, yet to prepare King Street plans 29.3:5 Estimates for year ending 3l3t Dec. 1973 9.2:7 Priority title sought for Stewart Avenue 3.4:3 Change in rating system demanded 10.2:1 Park (Birdwood) queries may be unanswered 11.4:8 Revised Budget to reduce Council staff 14.2:1 Site of road route wanted 18.4:6 $653,302 cut in Budget favoured 14.2:10 Questions g^et no answers 18.4:6 Most rates will be $132 or leas 15.2:4 The washing of hands (Leader) 19.4:1 $1,350,000 suggested for loan program 28.2:6 Highway job to remedy traffic 9,5:10 Committee to discuss rates 2.3:4 Disused road sale recommended 18.7:8 Improved rate collection 29,3:4 Park road open soon 25.7:1 Pensioners seek lift in rebate level 11,4:14 Park highway opens smoothly 31,7:3 'Unjust' rate fear raised 15,5:4 Government aid sought on earth slide Bank pays 'rates' 23.5:4 (Carisbrooke Avenue) 8,8:12 SOBte Bowling Clubs rated 29,5:6 Council in dark on Dent St, widening 30.8:14 N.M.H. INDEX 57-1973

NEWCASTLE CITY COUNCIL - ROADS (C'td) OBITUARIES

Road Closure to be opposed 21.11:5 Death of Mr Astley Tyrrell 3.1:4 Bridge job start - Donaldson St. extension Death of gp.fted musician 4.1:5 6.12:5 Mr A.T.R, Shaw diea 5.1:4 Death of Mr Henry Gardner (Mt Thorley) 5.1:7 City parking goes in shopping rush 18.12:5 Death of Mrs Amy Moore (Singleton) 5.1:7 Miss Eliza Ramsey dies at 97 8.1:11 NEWCASTLE CITY COUNCIL - STAFF Death of Mr V.J. Patton 22.1:10 Mr K.B. Dick dies at 68 25.1:12 Town Clerk, Engineer in $1,400 salary lift Miss Lucy Traise dies 6.2:4 11.4:1 Labor Party pioneer dies suddenly (T.A. Foley) All salaries 'in one hearing' 18.4:6 7.2:5 Earlier watches 25.4:1 Death of Mr G.F. Bendeick 7.2.16 Lord Mayor claims job fits Superman 2.5:7 Death of Mr M. Stemler 7.2:33 Baddeley gets 'pay' rise 2.5:16 Death of Mr J. Lumsdon 9.2:4 Engineer, planner to look at other cities Death of Mr N. Andrews 12.2:10 18.5:4 Death of Mrs S. Jones, 97 17.2:11 Award to workmen 28.7:4 Death of former B.H,P. Captain (E.J. Roberts) Council men back from overseas trip 12.9:8 17.2:14 Deputy Town Clerk named 19.12:10 Sudden death of Harold Turner 19.2:19 NEWCASTLE CITY COUNCIL - WORKS Czar of U.S. underworld dies at 82 (Costello) 20.2:3 Out of the rubble (Leader) 31.3:2 Death of Mr D. Antrey 22.2:23 No employees stood down 4.4:12 Mrs Nettie Cowan dies, 59 24,2:4 Progress on major projects 25.4:8 Death of Miss L,M. Enright 26.2:13 Guide dog collector dies, 67 (E.J, Mackle) NEWCASTU; HARBOUR 27.2:11 Death of Mr H. Bowman 7.3:6 End to ferry service 'ridiculoua' idea 12.1:4 Death of English Lecturer (J, Heuzenroeder) Council to reclaim part of harbour 23.1:1 13.3:4 65 ft. port depth claim to be investigated Death of Mrs E.F. Thomas (Singleton) 19.3:10 21.2:3 Champion's death - Alf Strom 22.3:28 Stop-start job causes upset 30,3:1 Death of Mr H. Tudor 24.3:4 Retrenchment statement criticised 31,3:4 Leaders land dead Premier (Sir Bertram Stevens) Punch 'tried to save jobs' 31.3:4 26,3:8 Striking P.W.D. men criticise letting of docks Playwright makes final exit (Sir Noel Coward) contract 3.4:3 28. 3:2 Stockton ferry fares up 3.4:5 Miss R. Bailey dies at 103 30,3:5 Punch 'willing' to meet T.H.C, 6,4:5 Death of man who was so helpful (J. Dlckman) Unions support P.W.D. strikers 7.4:9 6.4:4 Reply on wharf 'not good' 18.4:6 Picasso dies but his art will live on - McDougall wants deeper harbour 15.5:3 K, Longworth 10.4:2 Minister declines wharf priority 16.5:6 'Mayor' of Jerry Plains dies (CE. Wild) 10,4:16 Port dredging aid sought 22.5:19 Passing of R.L. chief (G. Buckley) 18.4:30 European expert to study port deepening 13.7:6 Former P.M., Sir Arthur Fadden dies 23.4:1 Stockton Jetty lag 25.7:6 Death of Mr Vassa H. Geary 24.4:7 Start soon on foreshore Job 7.12:3 Noted Valley woman dies (Mrs K.A. Fisher) Harbour work funds sought 12.12:9 26.4:21 Funeral of active church woman (Mrs L. Towner) NOISE 2.5:22 State's Acting Governor dies (Sir Leslie Herron) Action groups to tackle noise 29.1:4 4.5:1,3 Meeting on noise level 7.2:4 Death of Fairfax production manager (A.D, Burgess) Noise abatement group formed 14.2:4 8.5:5 A.B.C. program on noise pollution 15 2:4 Former Cessnoek Mayor dies (F, Lovett) 10,5:21 Maitland noise level 'high' 12.4:24 Death of Mr John Eldershaw 23.5:16 Bill to end noise pollution 6.12:1 L.H. Death of Les Steel 'G.Q.M.' of sailing 1,6:22 Complaints seaaion on noise 15.2:10 Dr G.A. Edwards dies 4.6:6 Hasluck death heart (Mr John Hasluck) 7.6:3 NORTHERN TERRITORY Death of Father Frank Coffey 11.6:7 Death of Mr W.J. Paton, 52 11.6:8 Review of inquiry post set 16.5:13 World's biggest wheat man diea (Sir Erie Smart) Development of North plan 13.6:20 12.6:10 Top N.T. man to retire (F. Chaney) 16.6:1 Death of Mr H.S. Thomaa 14.6:9 Death of Mrs M.A, Evatt 18.6:4 NUCLEAR POWER Betty Grable dies 4,7:1 Service for Calwell - State gives final tribute Space age power 24.1:2 9.7:1 France faces full A.C.T.U. test boycott 11.5:1 Former shipping agent diea (Andreaen) 11.7:4 All mail to and from France cut 17.5:1 Death of scholar (D.R. Blakemore) 11.7:13 Ship will go to zone if necessary 18.5:3 Lake identity dies (H.R. Lessels) 11.7:13 Business protests over Tests 22.5:1 Australia's goodbye to Calwell 12.7:3 Union bans delay mail 22,5:1 'Wanderer' dies aged 105 (E. Oppermann) 12.7:3 Union ban on airline by-passed 22.5:19 Death of Mr I.H. Seppelt 13.7:11 Australia slates Pacific teats as selfish Death of former Jockey (Mr O.H. Cumberland) 23.5:3 16.7:7 French ban endorsed 23.5:3 British film star dies at 62 (Jack Hawkins) Yacht aails for test zone 24.5:3 19.7:1 French firm's gas refused 25.5:3 Mt Thorley dairyman dies at 85 20.7:13 Tests protests making mark 28.5:3 Buainesaman diea auddenly (Mr M Lazer) 7.8:4 Threat to ban mail 'forever' 30.5:1 Milk pioneer dies at 83 (L.G. Perrett) 9.8:7 Ships in union communications ban on French Death of Mr N. Brown 13.8:6 6.6:i M.L.A. held seat for 42 yeara 15.8:3 N-bomb protest tonight 21.6:7 Death of Mr G. MacDonald 16.8:4 Release of mail favoured 22.6:3 Death of Profeaaor H.M. Lieberatein 21.8:5 French mail stays on ship 23.6:3 'Oxford baga' man lived in Cessnoek 30.8:1 H.V. N-test case decision 'satisfying' 23.6:3 Mra Fraser dies at 102 1.9:4 French envoy sees Whitlam 27.6:3 Death of B.H.P. family man (J.E. Lewis) 4.9:5 French mail left on ship 28.6:1 Death of Mr D.A. Plumbe 6.9:4 French deplore ban on mail 30.6:3 Maitland identity diea - 90 (Mr Joseph Heslop) Warship fliea peace sign (H.M.S.A. Supply) 6.9:3 H.V. 2,7:3 Death of Rev, H. Linton 13.9:3 H.V. Shoppers ignore N-protest 24.7:5 Mrs Lilian Lawson diea aged 75 15.9:10 Nuclear protest goes to U.N. 26.7:3 Swimming advocate dies, 85 (Mr T. Edge) 2.10:4 Public rally urges break with France 30.7:7 Mrs Linda Wheeler dies at 83 13.10:10 Nuclear test boycott 'fails' 28.8:10 Pioneer of radio dies aged 91 (Emil Voigt) P-M. denies N-test knowledge 13.9:8 17,10:19 58-1973 N.M.H. INDEX

OBITUARIES (C'td) OIL SrORAGE

Oil tank peril - 'safe as can be' 13.2:4 Death of Mr Les Fines 19.10:20 Companies seek refinery sites 13.2:4 Singleton identity dies, 79 20,10:12 Refinery for Kooragang - decision by December Death of T,A,A. Manager 23.10:4 Death of 'postie' (F. Roberts) 27.10:4 13.7:3 Mr H.J. Hicks dies - 78 31.10:8 Test drilling begins for harbour oil pipe Death of Dr Baail Helmore 5.11:1,3 14.7:10 Death of Sydney editor - B.J. Tier 10.11:3 Poor service (note) 20.8:2 Mr James Webber - old lalington reaident dies 10.11:4 PENSIONS AND PENSIONERS Barrister dies suddenly (C Cahill) 10.11:9 Early Belmont resident dies (Peter J. Cullen) Pensions bill first on list 5.1:3 15.11:8 L.H. Pensioner aoldiera granted increases 17.1:3 Death of Mr J.J. Dedman 23.11:1 National inquiry date set 19.1:1 Death ol Mra S.P. Blackwell 26.11:9 Battling pensioners can get help 2.2:5 Death of Rev. Fr 0'Dwyer 26.11:9 Funerals grants supported 21.2:10 High Court Judge dies (Sir Cyril Ambrose Walsh) Pensions rise in March 23,2:5 30,11:3 Pensioners try for hostel (Mayfield West) 5.3:4 Death of Rev. J. Smith 1.12:4 'Guaranteed' income to everyone 6,3:1,3 Death of Mr K.R. Waddell 1.12:10 Federal inquiry into pension 21.3:1 Death of Mr A. Jenninga 5.12:12 Advice tour on 3up>er 9.4:4 Death of Mercy Sister 11.12:7 Liba lose means test move 13.4:3 Death of Mr W. Eddy 11.12:11 Superannuation adjustments 17.4:25 Former mine leader diea (V, O'Connor) 31.12:4 $430m. to drop means test 23.5:3 Pensioner riae in Budget 24.5:10 OIL REFINERIES Lord Mayor opena fuel appeal 5.6:11 $650 to appeal 9.6:4 Refinery for S.A. 8.2:14 Pensioner train fare cut 28.6:10 Kurnell refinery talks today 13.3:1 Fuel appeal 14.7:10 Talka fail on eve of petrol stoppage 14.3:1 Power to the pensioner, his aim - P, Jarratt Newcastle favoured in refinery plana 21.3:1 20.7:2 Good oil on Newcaatle (Leader) 21.3:2 Government wins pensioners pralae for attitude Refinery proposal wins applause 22.3:3 26.7:5 Ampol to build $80m. refinery near Sydney 23.3:1 Pension to rise by $1.50 a week 22.8:1 Uren calls for ban on oil refinery 24,3:1 Pension swap proposed 28.8:1 Refusal unwise - Fuller 24,3:1 Pensioners ask for eye clinic 11,9:5 Proposed refinery a perfect marriage - Allowance to injured defended 11.9:5 K. Longworth 26,3:2 Pensions rise may be late 25,9:15 Coal plant at refinery urged 26.3:7 Senior Citizens Centre, Mayfield 4.10:5 Government stands by Ampol refinery 28.3:1 Newcastle man to lead aged council 12.10:7 Row brewing over refinery aite 31.3:2 Crean makea apecial tax rebate to aid penaioners Talks to argue Newcastle'a caae for oil 18,10:5 refinery 10.4:1 Pension value to stay up - Crean 23,10:3 Optimism on refinery 11,4:4 Miner penaion talk sought 27,11:4 Power to the oil producers 23.4:2 $317,000 in concessions 29.11:9 Large losa recorded by Esso 1.5:8 Pensions for rich, fruit on sideboard 5.12:3 More petrol from Korea 9.5:18 Lucas Hts. 'out for refinery' 15.5:4 PESTS Alderman urges work on oil terminal 15.5:5 Sleigh wants Northern oil refinery 19.5:32 Insecticide poisons 17 workers 24.2:1 Group to invite refinery 22.5:12 Moaquitoea drift in to Newcastle 24.2:4 Ampol net up 10 p.c, 31.6:18 $50 reward for Argentine ants 13,3:3 Shell Companies $22m. profit 1.6:15 No Argentine ants found 17.3:4 Mobil Oil makes $llm. profit 2,6:11 Graziers' plea for dingo remedy 11.4:20 $450m, oil plant plan 5.7:3 Ants expert sceptical 7,5:6 Scrutiny before refinery 6.7:5 Right time for poison (rabbits) 21.6:3 H.V. W-Burmah plan 'not approved' 11.7:19 They're hopping mad at New Lambton (rabbits) Caltex group profit falls 15.8:25 4.7:1 Most oil uaed local in origin 19.9:23 City rabbita baffle P.P. Board 5.7:3 Refinery decision not expected 'before next Attempt to control fruit fly 5.7:5 year' 16.10:3 Myx-ing it (note) 7.7:2 Oil cut by Arabs would hit our industries Dingo pack trapped in Valley 9.7:8 16.10:4 Army fighting locusta 12.10:5 Refinery staff defy strikers 24.10:31 Weather halta locuat awarms 3.11:3 Northern refinery decision 'urgent' 6.12:8 Myxo loaea ita ating 22.11:4

OIL SEARCH PETROL

Drilling rig in danger as wind batters W.A. N.S.W. not in oil threat 15.1:1 coast 22.1:1 Shock petrol atrike threatens State 19.1:1 Off shore rig out of danger 23.1:3 Northern service stations running dry 20.1:1 Drillers suffer $2m. loss 3.2:17 Askin attacks oil atrikers 20.1:1 Government move on exploration 16.3:8 Out of gear (Leader) 20,1:2 Reff oil search leases rejected 17.3:13 Thirst growa for petrol 22.1:1 Somersby drill finds gas 28.3:4 Petrol strikea coat plenty 22.1:4 Connor will press for control 13.4:1,5 Drought relief hinta 22.1:4 Oil legislation ready 'soon' 17.4:31 Emergency fuel rationed by union 23.1:1,3 Gas flows at Kanowana 17.4:31 Drivers vote to stay out 23.1:1 Joint oil venture for B.H.P. 20.4:7 Trains, buses in doubt 24.1:1 New oil show in Bass Strait 4.5:7 Judge seeks atrike aolution 24.1:1,3 Government ends oil and mine subsidy 8.5:1 Oil shortage threatens employment 24.1:1 Upsurge in oil finds 'neceasary' 19.5:3 Special fuel delivery (Central Coast) 24.1:9 Oil strike gives 'new dimension' 29.5:11 Oil strike near end, says Hawke 25.1:1 B.H.P. interest in new oil strike 1.6:3 Transport halt threat 25.1:3 Mackerel oil commercial 2.6:10 Negotiations fail in oil dispute 26.1:1 Oil gas subsidy totals $126m. 5.6:13 Emergency fuel supplies avert lay-offs 26.1:1 B.H.P. encounters gas at Biarlin 4 8.6:9 Petrol drought affects hundreds of holiday- Woodaide well gas flow lOm. eft. day 20.6:18 makers 27.1:1 Government to market all ahelf gas, oil 3.10:1 Fuel strike continues over holiday 27.1:1,3 Connor defends fuel program 4.10:3 Petrol ration stopped for Newcaatle until Oil investors told 'no worries' 5,10:7 Tuesday 27.1:3 Connor defends resource policy 11.10:3 Oil hopes hinge on drivers' vote 29.1:3 Time 'needed to develop gas' 18.10:3 Petrol available today in North 31.1:1 Australian need for own oil 'urgent' 29.10:8 Living in a shadow (Leader) 31.1:2 New Group for weeks 15.12:13 Motorists fill their tanks 1.2:3 U.S. - Aust. oil find offshore 15.12:13 Drivers reject pay offer, but no strike 8.2:5 Exploration in oil urged by the Wales 15,12:14 Petrol inquiry results soon 14.2:5 N.M.H. INDEX 59-1973 ppTBOL (C'td) POLICE (C'td)

Aspol to seek petrol rise 15.2:5 Police alert (Lake Macquarie) 22.3:3 N.S.W. oil drivers reject strike 24.2:1 They'd look sweet upon the beat.. (Q'land A.C.T.U. to act urgently on transport unions' police) 24.3:3 dispute 3.3:3 Former chief of detectivea farewelled 29.3:8 Hew petrol shortage threatened - Kurnell Illegal drugs 'major' U.S. crime source 4.4:4 Refinery 13.3:1 Senior police appointmenta 4.4:10 Talks fail on eve of petrol shortage 14.3:1 Police farewell seniors 11.4:20 Newcastle petrol cut off 15.3:1 Mai and the boys' road sanity plea Plenty of petrol but... 16.3:4 (Insp. Wightley) 16.4:4 Petrol strikers out indefinitely 17.3:3 New CI.B. chief in office 15.5:5 Petrol stocks dwindling 19.3:3 Inspector retires (Insp. K. McDonald) 15.5:12 New offer to oil strikers 20.3:1 Bereafield to wait for police atation 16.5:5 Oil stoppages hit garagemen 21.3:4 State fXJlice tappinga 'against act' 30.5:3 Kurnell men reject State moves 22.3:5 'No complaint' on tapping 31.5:9 Newcastle supply cuts to come 23.3:1 New police atations for 25 centrea 2.6:34 Ducker to work on oil row 24.3:3 Change in police inquiry (Northern Territory) Talks on Kurnell oil stop 26.3:3 20.6:7 Strikes end, hopes rise 27.3:1 Promotiona for police 23.6:4 Ftetrol tanker due in port on Friday 28,3:3 Police station to wait (Beresfield) 28.6:4 Refinery men back at work 30.3:3 Wanted men 26.7:4 New strike at Kurnell plant 31.3:3 Belmont to lose a 'best friend' 26.7:3 L.H. A.O.R. strike due to end 2.4:3 That cap ia beat (new police uniform) 9.8:1 Oil strike no threat to North 3,4:3 'Crims' could make T.V. 10.8:4 Caltex petrol strike ends 5,4:1 A.L.P. plana more police 14.8:12 Oil stop threat before Easter 14.4:3 Harder to pick 16.8:4 Petrol price war flares in Vic. 24.4:1 Drivera have 'edge' on police 16.8:5 Oil companies to close 620 stations 27.4:1 Of course I It'a juat old 306 (Newcaatle Police Canberra offered price report 27,4:1 Station repainted) 21.8:3 No early move on garages 30,4:6 Police reply: tranafera 'hit other areaa' Mobil fires firat shot in oil 'war' 4.6:1 23.8:1 L.H. Mobil sales up slightly 5.6:3 More police for Civic Park on 'wild' dance Oil firms look for outlets 6.6:4 ;• night 30.8:4 Ampol strike may cut fuel 7.6:3 Police shortage 'limits' crime work 31.8:5 Ampol dispute talks called 8.6:4 Maitland C.l.B. investigate bogus police Ampol strike to continue 11,6:7 1.9:1 War over f>etrol 12.6:14 Snake meets up withithe arm of the law 13.9:3 No buses tomorrow if fuel strike continues 'Adequate' strength in Belmont police 13.9:1 13.6:1 L.H. Firm stops open oil discounts 13.6:20 Morisset need more policemen 13.9:5 Government buses leave road indefinitely Computer will aid police car checks 15.9:14 14.6:1 Police force supervision to Maddison 20.9:1 Ampol strike hits homes and industry 15.6:1 Cardiff police manning adequate - Askin Government buses start this morning 19.6:3 11.10:6 L.H. Oilmen back 20.6:3 More room at top for A.C.T. police 18.10:5 Hearing on Ampol trouble 22.6:5 More police la real need (Editorial) 18.10:2 Cut-price petrol station opens (XL) 27.6:1 L.H. Cheap petrol cuts out after a day 28.6:1 Police diatricta increaae 9.11:3 Groups willing, frightened 29.6:5 Education apending 'needs cut' for police Cheaper petrol in demand 2.7:4 10,11:1 Government tipped to order petrol inquiry Murder ia their buainesa 23.11:2 11.7:4 ^ ^ Armoury 30.11:2 North faces fuel crisis 12.7:1 Northern police get muacle to battle criminals Other stoppages this year 12.7:1 29.11:5 Northern petrol strike hits sellers 13.7:1 Detectives appeal for aid 1.12:4 Low octane (note) 13.7:2 New police headquarters 'some time' yet 4.12:3 Petrol meeting on Monday 14.7:1 Radar trap grows 15.12:3 Police photographa draw protest 19.12:12 Oil on the waters (Leader) 17.7:2 Newcastle fuel flows again 17.7:3 POLICE BOYS' CLUBS Oil probe ordered 21.7*1 The money pumps (Leader) 27."7:2 Kiosk goes on show 4.1:12 New Co. to see L.P^G. for cars 31,7:8 Extensions to cost $33,200 (Singleton) 5.3:11 L.P.G, shines in car test 1.8:3 Boya' club members grow to 1,100 (Singleton) Ship dispute threatens fuel supplies 17.8:3 5.3:12 Petrol rises 5c today 23.8:1,3 Boys' club additions (Newcastle) 11,4:9 A.C.T. drivers escape rise 25.8:1 Extenaion for Boys' club (Singleton) 4.6:13 Judge will head petrol inquiry 13.9:3 Work atarta on boya' club 10,8:6 D.L.P. urged to block fuel tax 22,9:3 Bikiea screech in 29.8:13 Petrol up 3c in Canberra 3,10:3 Club plana to aell building 29.11:1 H,V, Ruling on petrol 'unjust' 4,10:3 Petrol ration law in S.A. 25.10:3 Oil price rise forecast 1,11:3 POLLUTION Screen for oil to Aust. 9.11:1 Tougher amog control urged 6.1:4 Ampol gets Government oil contracts 15.12:10 Pollution at first hand (Lake Shire) 18.1:7 POLICE Pollution 'lesson' 3,2:3 Exhibition on pollution 3.2:10 10 police for Territory 4,1:5 Brickworka get smoke cut order 9.2:3 Promotions for police 6.1:4 City's pollution image 'unfair' 13.2:21 Inspector promoted (M. Wightley) 17.1:5 Tighter rules approved on exhauat fumea Service recognised 25.1:8 17,2:36 Anti-hijack police train 30.1:4 Cardiff smell protest over dead chickens High police post filled 1.2:3 19.2:3 Area police chief named 1,2:5 Morris agrees swamp smells 27.2:5 No date on Beresfield police Job 8.2:13 Fume s out 8.3:4 Promotions for police 12.2:13 Children get the ecology message 9.4:4 $l/2m. laid out for cleaner Mayfield air 11.4:8 Police to 'stay in open' 13.2:21 Police conduct wins award 21.2:11 Newcastle air pollution 'lowest ever' 12.4:7 Top prosecutor new chief at Cessnoek (Ted Cahill) Hexham bid to reduce pollution 13.4:9 22,2:15 Pollution control relief urged -18,4:6 New police chiefs take over 27.2:5 State will sue to stop pollution 21.4:4 Return to the beat (Melbourne) 3.3:3 Emerging from a aoot suit - Survey 8.5:2 Action urged on police station (Cardiff) Case for aid on pollution - Cass 16.5:5 8.3:1 L.H. Four councils to combine for pollution fight Police promotion (Con. K. Toohey) 13.3:7 30 ,5 :5 Senior police tranaferred 20.3:5 New look at pollution 1.6:5 Promotion to Sergeant (F. McDonald) 21.3:14 N.M.H. INDEX 60-1973

POLLUTION (C'td) PORT STEPHENS (C'td)

$6-l/2m. will not eliminate B.H.P. smoke 6.6:5 Terrace car park plan adopted 21.3:9 New approach by industry to pollution issue Engineering Job vacant 21.3:9 14.6:2 L.H. Cutler plans rural rates - talka 21.3:9 Pollution and goodwill (Editorial) 14.6:2 L.H. $2,500 quote for oval job 22.3:5 Investigation reopens (Bungonia Gorge) 20.6:16 Fern Bay aaks for works 22.3:5 Company aware of plant defects (Mountain View) Busy Saturday for councillors 22.3:9 21.6:1 L.H. Seaham road called 'worst in State' 22.3:9 Gas leak troubles shoppers 22.6:1 Highway plan for display 22.3c9 Pollution battle moves on to new fronts 26.6:2 Shire accuaed over car park 26.3:6 A price on pollution 11.7:4 A.L.P. aaya homes 'subatandard' 26.3:7 "Pilot's amog remark rouses ire 13.7:6 Centre opened (Raymond Terrace) 26.3:10 Smell raises problem at new plant (Steggles) Port publicity in Tamworth 29.3:11 16.7:4 Shire to see 4 applicants - overseer Pollution? It'a in the can: 23.7:4 controversy 30.3:3 Clean air plant at l.H.C. costs $lm. 24.7:10 Schools regatta planned 4.4:14 'No break' from pollution 18.8:1 Building boom continues 5.4:8 Pollution check at achool (Port Kembla) 15.9:3 Boyd praiaea J.O.P.S. display 5.4:7 Pollution in N.S.W 'too high' 11.10:3 Port Shire Council 'hillbilly' charge 6.4:4 B.H.P. 'permitted' to use polluter 12.10:5 Fern Bay land buyera deterred 13.4:1 Japan's i>ollution - our next big import? Cutler to visit Port Shire 14.4:13 23.10:2 Toilet grant for Seaham 16.4:8 Meeting to control home help 17.4:14 Won national essay contest (Laurie Walker) Farmers to seek easing of 'rate burden' 17,4:18 24.10:3 Sports areas ready for new town (Medowie) Pollution 'no worry to children' 1.11:8 17.4:24 Experimental centre call 8.11:2 H.V. Pollution measures considered 15.11:6 L.H. Home, foreign firms plana sought for Port land Toughness 'not answer' to air pollution 18.4:9 24.11:10 Shire President for overaeas 18.4:9 S.A. to cut lead in petrola 5,12:29 Report ban continued 18.4:10 Clean cooling costs $2.9m. 20.12:1 Road money may be loat 18.4:10 Councillor denies was 'feted' 18,4:11 POPULATION Fern Bay residents risk shells 20,4:4 Old ferry muaeum'piece (Seaham) 20.4:9 Population rises (Lake Macquarie Shire) 11.1:1 No place for dumping of old cars 20.4:9 L.H. New riding to be considered 21,4:11 Population pasaea 13m. 9,2:1 357 sign petition on mosquitoes 21,4:11 Now there are 393,864 of us 10,2:9 ,,Group supports motorway shift (Tomaree) 25.4:16 Population trends for inquiry 5.3:7 June probe aet for Port Shire 1.5:1.3 Population in city up 3,000 21.3:5 Making the inquiry (Leader) 1.5:2 111,000 private homes in area 22.3:4 Progress groupa call for inquiry (Tomaree) 1.5:5 • Population figures 20.4:9 Controveralal position open (overseer) 2.5:9 Hunter population increases 26,000 7.6:18 Tenders for new block 2.5:9 Population may yet be slowed 27.6:2 Theatre deciaion stood over 2.5:9 • Sharp population rise 31.7:1 Shire calls for own investigations 2.5:9 Australia slips in numbers game 10.11:3 Bay car park body to meet 3.5:12 Coast growth curb planned 26.11:9 Special meeting on Shire inquiry 8.5:4 Start on main road this year 8.5:4 PORT KEMBLA $3m. bayside plan sets pace - Survey 8.5:50 Port Shire neta $4m. (touriam) - Survey 8.5:57 Kembla geta $10 million for harbour 10.5:1 Tomaree aees its future - Survfey 8.5:66 Aground in ahallows (Leader) 11.5:2 Port Stephens paper mill propoaal draws proteat Dredge to take part in big deepening Job 14.5:4 (W.D.A. Resolution) ia.5:5 Lemon Tree wants park 14.5:8 $10m, port work threat 4.7:3 State department called 'arrogant' 15.5:11 $5m. plant for Port Kembla 26.9rl8 Shire inquiry date aet 16.5:7 ' Surplua may get adviser 16.5:7 PORT STEPHENS Airport delay 'deliberate' 16.5:7 By-pass threatens Raymond Terrace homes 22.5:4 Port Shire mining talks 10.1:28 Beach aewer plan to be debated (Fin^l Bair) Boat is dream come true (power rescue boat) 28.5:4 11.1:10 F'amily fight a to save home from highway (Raymond Minimum rate rises by $5 17.1:10 Terrace) 31.5:1 H.V, $197,000 additions for council 24.1:9 Sewerage proposal at Box Beach condemned Group fears mine for native bush 1.2:9 31,5:1 H.V. Population boom in Port Shire . 7.2:16 Port woos Vic. tourists 1.6:12 Call for removal of Port Shire councillor Comment from car parking group 'lack facts' (Burwell) 9,2:9 6.6:8 Council out of chamber 15,2:8 $54,000 surplus 6.6:8 Sports ground plan for Bay 15.2:8 Council Inquiry June 25 6.6:8 Port at Stockton,- threat to birds 17.2:10 Ringwood Road sought as main highway .6.6:8 'Copter made light work of lift (lighthouse) Fern Bay sewer plant 'not feasible' now 6.6:8 17.2:14 $3m. tower plan submitted to Shire Council $l/2m. complex at Shoal Bay 17.2:15 7,6:1 H,V. Council seeks advice on Bay complex 21.2:7 Bay plana gain support 7,6:1 H,V. Councillor supported (Cr. Burwell) 21.2:7 Open inquiry requested 7.6:1 H.V. Overseer makes the grade (R.J. O'Connell) Clerk given vote of confidence 7.6:1 H.V, 21.2:7 Rates refusal threat over dusty street 7.6:2 H.V. Developer aeeka public land for $lm. project Home help service in Port Shire 7.6:2 H.V. 22.2:6 T.O.P.S, hopes to attract Vic. tourists 7.6:5 2 'firsts' at Jaycee ceremony 22.2:6 H.V. Port Shire might Increase ridings 1.3:4 Fishing port ready by Feb. '74 8.6:5 New land for 6,-500 people 1.3:5 Land price war hits $84,500 high 14.6:1 H.V. Illness delays engineer (Mr Gor) 2.3:4 Not all content with Port probe 15.6:4 Angry protests over bulldozing 3.3:1 Shire trouble throughout State - Hills 16.6:3 Brick firm favoured 3.3:4 Everitt says he sought inquiry 20.6:12 Staff stops over new appointment 6.3:4 Adviser for Port affairs 20.6:12 Terrace may get regatta 6.3:17 Shire opens to press 20.6:12 Planner's poaition - meeting to hear special Councillor claims road dangerous 21.6:1 H.V. report 7.3:6 Inspector to live in Shire house 21.6:3 H.V. Group plans sports centre (Fingal Bay) 12.3:13 Port Stephens Shire Council notes 21,6:3 H.V. A workers' paradise (Fingal Bay) 14.3:7 Inquiry Into Port Shire affairs Btarts Monday Town Planner diamissed 14.3:7 23.6:9 Split vote on appointment 14.3:7 Inquiry (note) 25.6:2 Inquiry on strikes in Port Shire 15.3:5 Lights out for Port Stephens inquiry 26.6:4 Public talks on car park 15.3:5 Delay in home services 28.6:3 Judge nullifies appointment 16.3:15 Local Government inquiry adjourned 28.6:3 Panel approved in parking row 16.3:15 Delay in home services 28.6:3 H.V. N.M.H. INDEX 61-1973

PORT STEPHENS (C'td) PORT STEPHENS (C'td)

High-rise home units for Nelson Bay refused Council rejects bid to pick up'tab on Fiji trip 4.7:10 10.10:5 $4,000 block for sportsground (Karuah) 5.7:6 Musician fears woodwind crashendo (Amadio) Tremarton highway name plea 5.7:7 10,10:5 Nelson Bay high-rise plan refused 5.7:1 H.V, Consistent 11.10:2 Council alters plan on hall resumption 5.7:3 H.V. Shire queried on Fiji trip $1 parking bill $13,000 for overseer's housing loan 5.7:3 H.V. 11.10:8 Floodboat to stay 5.7:7 H.V. Developers of Salamander down to four 11,10:2 Concern on high-rise developing 12.7:1 H.V. Group aeeka plan for Wanda Head 11.10:1 Renewed approach to Minister on airport 18.7:14 Urban poll Nov. 14 (Nelson Bay) 11.10:1 H.V. Building in Port Shire still booms 18.7:14 Union ahire may meet on wages 11.10:4 H.V. Warning on flats 'war' 18.7:14 Car order goes to local firm 11.10:4 H.V. 'Loophole' in Crown land (Fingal Bay) 19.7:1 H.V. Committee approve Tomago prison plan 17.10:7 Valuations request deferred 19.7:1 H.V. More firms in Bay project 17.10:7 Ammunition blocks beach route 19.7:3 H.V. Casual job requeat to Government 18.10:7 Negotiation on Port aewer plant 19.7:3 H.V. Flats application two days late 18.10:14 Engineers inspect road layout 19.7:3 H.V. Parking apace fee may riae 18.10:1 H.V. Planner geta $2,308 compensation 19.7:3 H.V. Industrial pact suggested 18.10:1 H.V. Caravan Park wanted at Lemon Tree 19.7:7 H.V. Inapection for car park land 18.10:6 H.V, Fish farm would split area 19.7:7 H.V. Resting place aought for Seaham ferry 18.10:7 Planner to meet Council 24.7:11 H.V. Port plan talks next month 25.7:5 Car park could go to Tribunal 24.10:11 T.O.P.S. starts promotion at Parramatta 26.7:3 Council dead-aet against funeral colour scheme H.V. 24.10:11 Developers plan new Salamander Bay 2.8:5 Start on lion park next week 25.10:5 High rise blocks disastroua for Port waterfront Council's walk-out man 'not to quit' 25.10:5 2.8:3 H.V. Contour model in use 25.10:4 H.V. $2,000 for Karuah's new hall 2.8:7 H.V. Bay on 'threshold of development' 25.10:4 H.V, Reauscitation aavea lives 2.8:7 H.V. Lion park site health hazard 29,10:6 Approval for light induatry areas 2.8:8 H.V. Lion park water health checks 31,10:3 Delay in Shire inquiry 2.8:8 H.V. Tea Gardens pool planned 1.11:1 H.V. Special meeting on Salamander 8,8:12 Impact study over keep land urged 1.11:1,3 H.V. $90,000 for car parking aite 9,8:1 H.V, Lion park may feature ferry 1.11:3 H.V. Pool subsidy increased 9.8:2 H.V. Apology for walk-out (Cr. MacKenzie) 7.11:10 Shire roadwork petitioned 9.8:3 H.V. Salamander impact study agreed 7.11:10 Subdivision at Anna Bay 9.8:4 H.V. High rise plans supported 7.11:10 Calls for talka on claim of pollution 9.8:4 H.V. New bid to clear unexploded bombs 8.11:4 Concrete levee bank opposed 9.8:6 H.V. Deputation on drainage problems urged 8.11:7 Council checks weight 11,8:10 Shire envisaged 'perfect blend' 8.11:4 H.V, Bay land talks soon 16.8:4 New Shoal Bay shops 8.11:4 H.V. Mall project to start 'in 2 months' 16,8:3 H.V. Lion park open for Christmas 8.11:5 H.V, Advice on flats goes to council 16.8:3,5 H.V. Ratepayers 'could lose millions' 14.11:15 Subpoena delivery inquiry rejected 22.8:12 Proposed 300 p.c, rise in parking levy Petition opposes flats building 22,8:12 'outrageous' 15.11:10 'Subdivide land' call 23.8:1 H.V. New move on bomb danger 15,11:10 Shire backs licence bid 23.8:3 H.V. Port asks public not to litter 15.11:10 Work on buildings worth $6m. 23.8:5 H.V, Eight-floor unit block for Bay 15.11:2 H.V, Old ferry a disgrace, council told 23.8:5 H.V. Double houses record likely 15.11:5 H.V. Bay plans to be outlined 28.8:4 Development order sought for Shire 15.11:5 H.V. Move to attract Vic. tourists 30.8:2 Work on Shire road sought 15.11:5 H.V. Investigation sought on sandbeds (Tomago) I.ong wait for boat induatry 16.11:4 30.8:3 H.V. Committee differs on paying strikers 21.11:7 Shire inquiry to resume in October 30.8:3 H.V. Extensions to Chambera cost $260,000 21.11:7 Cars removed speedily 30.8:6 H.V. Civil defence chief resigns (F. Hartley) 21.11:7 Lion park checks before decision 5.9:12 Preservation of trees favoured 21.11:7 Shire fixes new building code 6.9:1 H.V. Consultant slates attacks on staff 22.11:1 Loans for council approved 13.9:2 H.V. Port adopts town plan staff scheme 22.11:5 Gateway to development (Tea Gardens-Hawks Nest) Seaham ferry offer accepted 22.11:7 H.V. 17.9:12 Incentive 23,11:2 3 likely to seek presidency 18.9:15 Lion park plan attacked for health hazard Council off to Fiji at firm's cost 19.9:1 23.11:3 Everitt back on show of hands 19.9:6 Corruption 'unknown' in Port Shire 23,11:5 Shire seeks voice in conservation 19.9:6 Shoal Bay shows way 26.11:7 Parkea defends Fiji invitation to Shire council Censure move on clerks rejected 28.11:7 20.9:1,3 75 p.c. rebate for Port pensioners 29.11:9 Tripping (note) 20.9:2 Boundariea in Port Shire could change 29.11:13 Shire extenda expert's term 20.9:5 Furnishings bill in $260,000 job 'big waate' Policeman got rid of beach buggies 20.9:1 H.V. 29.11:13 Is this the way for Port Stephens 21.9:2 Salamander plan impact atudy call 29,11:2 H.V, Everitt checking Fiji excursion with Government Extinction faces a gentle giant 1.12:7 21.9:5 Shire to honour signal squadron 5.12:4 Council off to Fiji on Tuesday 22.9:1 Pollution map for council 6.12:4 H.V. High rise sites tour 22.9:4 Nelaon Bay feature 6.12:4 H.V. Meditation on mediation (Leader) 25.9:1 Council to pay strikers for one day 6.12:4 H.V. Councillors wire Fiji protest to Minister 25.9:4 Protest urged on valuationa 6.12:4 H.V. ' Ample time' for Nelson Bay Crown land sale Port Shire points 6,12:5 H.V. 25.9:10 Budget verdict awaits valuationa 12.12:14 Fiji protests grow as plane takes off 26.9:5 Heatherbrae access road recommended 12.12:14 Handling of land auction 'shocks' 26.9:11 Problems in Shire growth 17.12:12 All blocks to one family 27.9:7 Residential plans for Medowie to be discussed Shire inquiry to reaume 27,9:2 H.V. 19.12:11 High rise code for Port may be changed 27.9:3 Sharp rises, falls in Port Shire rates 20.12:8 H.V. Port inquiry to end soon 27.12:5 Council sees Fiji project 28.9:3 Bay road bad, sparks new battle 28,12:4 'No corruption' evident at Bay land sale 28.9:5 Bay project worries oyster men 28.9:16 POSTAL AND TELEGRAPHIC Council may see other land ideas 1.10:3 Pay Fiji bill, Buckingham urges council 3.10:3 Phone service improved (Dalwood) 1.1:12 Land plan for harbour 3.10:8 Planning for P.M.G. inquiry 11.1:3 Fiji visit may come under L.G. inspection 4.10:4 P.O. inquiry ordered 31.1:1 S.P.A. approves R.S.L. club plans 4,10:4 Money machine (note) 31.1:2 Shire confers soon on Bay development 4.10:6 Union wins change in plans for P.O. 1.2:5 Flat plans worth $700,000 backed 5.10:4 P.O. verdict due today 2.2:4 Probe on council resumes 5.10:4 Strike looms on P.O. pay 3.2:3 Protest at Fiji trip made to inquiry 6.10:4 •New postal manager appointed (L.G. Fraaer) 3.2:4 N.M.H. INDEX 62-1973

POSTAL AND TELEGRAPHIC (C'td) POSTAL AND TELEGRAPHIC (C'td)

Communications unlimited - A Snider 5.2:2 Phone ban may be lifted 21.9:3 Stamps sales office moves 6.2:4 Minister asked to intervene 21.9:5 Bowls, creams, clues to $109,300 mail theft Mailmen call stoppage 22.9:4 9.2:1 Arbitrator for Merewether phone dispute 22.9:10 You have to hand it to them (phone assembly) Telephone service 'normal' 24.9:4 14.2:4 Post office workera on strike 24.9:10 Postal clerks to stop work 15,2:3 Overseas link cut off 24.9:10 Postal strike backed 16.2:3 Overtime ban increases mail delays 25.9:3 Postal strike to close many offices 21,2:6 Row cuts telex service 25.9:21 P.O. services resume today 24.2:4 Postal talks abortive 27.9:1 Postmen talk on 35-hours 28.2:13 Aust.-U.K. telex off 29.9:3 'Breast feed' voted for phone book 7.3:5 20c extra to make a trunk call 2.10:1 Phone anomaly check urged 8.3:1 L.H. Threat of national mail overtime ban 2.10:5 The Junction grets new postmaster 17.3:4 Dispute slows mail in North 3.10:1 Linemen worry at back pay 17.3:11 Service at a premium (Leader) 3.10:2 Phone exchange for Erina 19.3:10 'No delay' in pensions 3.10:14 P.M.G. may cut fee for aged 29.3:3 End tipped to postal row 4.10:3 Stamp booklets 'strange' demise 30.3:4 Surcharge 'based on S.T.D. link' 4.10:4 Tribute to Hebden postal managers 2.4:10 Mail bans end 5.10:1 Phone book delivery 11.4:4 Postal profit alumpa 16.10:1 Post Office to close 11.4:10 No delay in mails 17.10:20 Electronic exv.'ianges 12.4:21 Middle Eaat mail plans 23.10:14 Union cuts off mail to Opposition 14.4:1 Award for 'the postie' (Mr Bill Brown) 1.11:21 Mail delivery ban 'to end' 16.4:3 Postal needs canvassed 1.11:5 L.H. Union lifts mail ban 17.4:25 Centre loses service (Rhodesian Information Post office protest (Branxton) 6.11:4 Centre) 19.4:1 $8.2m. profit for O.T.C, 9,11:6 Branxton fights for post office 12.11:7 Court restores centre's links 20.4:1 New bid for phone on Kooragang 28.11:3 Telephones approved 20.4:9 N.Z. scenes on stamp 29.11:2 Telephone centre extension (Charleatown) 26.4:5 Exchange to cost $191,870 29.11:1 L.H. Interference with mail alleged (Torrea Strait) Animals on '74 stamps 1.12:11 27.4:3 New phone building at Singleton 5.12:12 Judges to hear Rhodesia issue 27.4:7 Popular book, no plot - phone book 12.12:4 Signal may identify S.T.D. calla 3.4:3 Cable trunk link planned 27.12:5 Nights on town out? Business by T.V. 8.5:4 New try for exchange (Muswellbrook) 14.5:8 PRESS AND JOURNALISM Call to improve post office (Singleton) 14.5:8 Mail held by staff shortage 16.5:10 Move to send newsmen to N. Vietnam 1.1:18 All mall to and from France cut 17.5:1 A public forum (N.M.H.) 8.1:2 Islington P.O, by January 19.5:4 Hawke gets an apology 13.2:12 Postal inquiry begins soon 24.5:3 Centenary today (Miners Advocate) 21.2:1 Telex link to China 26.5:1 New system safeguards newsprint (Newcastle 50 years in post office (E. Todd) 26.5:4 M. Herald and Sun) 24.2:1 No action yet on phone charges 26.5:9 Ita Corporal Caapar now (Lumsdon'a cat) 24,2:3 Phone booths for sale 28,5:4 Paper's fiery early years (Miners Advocate) Mails late, come hail or shine 30.5:4 24.2:7 'No complaint' on tapping 31.5:9 Caspar enliats - ita official now (Lumsdon's Murphy favours phone action 1.6:7 cat) 9.3:4 Officials allege 'tapping' 6.6:3 'Herald' special feature - paper store has built- World's phones open to tapping 7.6:5 in protection 9.3:10-12 Vacancies in the post office 7.6:16 30 journalists on Shell tour 13.3:4 Public phones requested (Raymond Terrace) John Fairfax profit higher 24.3:11 7.6:5 H.V. Printing trends 26.3:7 Extensions to coat $218,856 8.6:4 Where oh where did Garth go wrong? 5.4:4 Pip-tone warning for S.T.D. calls 12.6.14 Acceptances by Western Press 19.4:9 Postal loss of $120m. by 1975-76 13.6:1 Bigger coverage for the Hunter news 24.5:12 P.M.G. to introduce quarterly phone bills Libel comment welcomed 5.6:3 14.6:3 Reputation in the balance (Leader) 5,6:2 P.M.G. testing needs for exchange 19.6:5 'Herald' price to rise le (25/6/73) 23,6:1 Beresfield P.O. hours trial 20.6:5 Newspapers use metric 2.7:6 Postal atreas survey 3.7:3 Newspaper bid by W.A, Wool 5.7:24 T.W.U. lifts ban on mailbags 5.7:18 Founder carved his types from wood, braaa, lead Greenland retains P.O. 9.7:8 (E. Tipper) 12.7:6 Phone cable in short supply 9.7:8 Herald W.T, 21.7:11 Doctor will get phone (Tanilba Bay) 12.7:3 Advertiser will pay steady interim 26.7:13 Post Office for Islington 13.7:6 - 'Vogue' to visit 1.8:15 P.O. casual about permanency 18.7:18 Assoc. News div. steady 3,5p.c. 4.8:13 Joint probe into $7,000 P.O. theft 20.7:5 Shire councillor 'shocked' by Press report Money order to be cheque 23.7:3 14,8:5 Delay over post office 1.8:7 'No correction' sought by Everitt 15.8:13 Post office contract cancelled 2.8:3 H.V. Everitt awarded $1,003 damages over defamation 600 more lines (Belmont) 2.8:1 L.H. 17.8:5 Pobt offices may change (Paterson electorate) 3.8:6 Ipec wins appeal against Calwell award 28.8:6 Pathologists defamation claim fails 28.8:6 Automatic exchange for Scone 13.8:6 World runs low on newsprint 11.9:2 Black ban on 3,000 telephones 21.8:4 John Fairfax bonus issue 29.9:10 $1.5m. given for Northern postal works 23.8:4 Court freea impounded newapaper 4.10:3 Telephone gear installed 23.8:2 H.V. Photographer on fine focus (A. Jolly, Prodi Plea for post office staffing (Aberdeen) award) 15.10:7 23.8:5 H.V. John Fairfax Limited - Directors' Report 1973 P.M.G. award to Northern man (D.R. Crooks) 25.10:17 25.8:3 Paper firms to lift prices 30.10:1 Posties' plea 29.8:4 Presa notice - Advice to readers 22.11:3 Aid sought to retain post office (Maitland) A.U.P. haa new chairman (Mr I. Arnold) 7.12;12 30.8:3 H.V. 'Singleton Argus' deal 11.12:14 Post office completed 'by March' (Singleton) 30.8:6 H.V. PRICES AND PRICE FIXING Ban on phone repairs stays 7.9:3 P.O. gets right to search 13.9:3 Alarm over shoe prices 3.1:21 Phone manager farewelled 14.9:5 Cigarette price rises on Monday 13.1:1 C.P. supports newspapers 14.9:5 Price of eggs up today 22.1:7 D.L.P. to decide - postal riae 'opposed' 17.9:1 Wide range of food dearer 23.1:3 Post offices to close for holiday 19.9:6 Grocery pricea riae, but survey result surprises Paper post concessions to remain 20.9:3 26.1:4 Phone ban victims may gain rebate 20.9:5 Mullet 61b for $1, lamb loin chops $1 lb 16.2:1 Change of site for post office 20.9:4 L.H. Lettuce sell at 35-45c. 24.2:4 N.M.H. INDEX 63-1973

PRICES AND PRICE FIXING (C'td) PRIMARY INDUSTRY (C'td)

Labor critical of price rises 7.3:5 Mvaiee atud handed over 3.4:13 R.P.M. ban put on Hoover 7.3:7 Freight cuts for cattle 16.4:14 Joint Committee on price rises 15.3:1 $27,000 for stud bull 17.4:30 Prices say for Mrs Jones 16.3:3 Trackers to lift cattle output 21.4:24 Picking at the edges (Leader) 19.3:2 Farm grows hybrid aeed 26,4:21 Price tribunal on mid-year deadline 22,3:1 More money for diaeaae fight 26.4:21 Price control 'obstacles' 4.4:23 Farmers' produce value up 1.5:8 Clothing may be 50p.e. dearer 7.4:3 Farmers helped by rain 3.5:29 Government 'must' take price powers 12.4:5 Sona go over to beef cattle (Flannery) - Survey Government agrees to pricea probe changea 8.5:62 13.4:18 2 cattle diseaaea out of liat 17.5:23 Price tribunal to back-date 25.4:3 Feed price riae hits dairymen 18.5:7 New bill to aid pricea board 3.5:1 Compensation for stock 21.5:4 Mother of 3 for prices inquiry 3.5:11 Graziera told of dangers 28.5:11 Women decry food prices 4.5:1 More rural credit 31.5:1 Talk is cheap (Leader) 4.5:2 Cattle attract investment 5.6:12 Price of shoes may rise 9.5:20 Tomago steers success 8,6:8 Price control bill for A.C.T. 10.5:1 Bovine T.B. cut to 8 in Hunter Valley 21.6:2 H.V. Price tribunal bill 10.5:3 Poor prospect for farms 28,6:7 Fibreboard price-fix pact invalidated 16.5:13 Cattle from Europe 'would help' 5.7:3 House paasea prices bill 18.5:3 Primary sales increase 7.7:10 Food up in April 19.5:3 Stock feed problems follow dry spell 9.7:8 Prices-Income plan 'needs co-operation' 23.5:21 A,l breeding spreads 12,7:3 Inquiry into new prices (electrical goods) Cattle district to be T.B, free (Singleton) 26.5:1 2.8:8 H.V. No early rise in women's hairdreaaing 31.5:1 Pastures Board returned 20.8:6 Hairdreasing chargea to riae 2.6:1 Cattle project prospers 27.8:8 Judge to head price body 4.6:1 Cattle theft warning 30.8:1 H.V. Prices Tribunal under attack 5.6:1 Discussion on role of cattle 13.9:11 Food, building prices still rising rapidly M.L.A. opena $lm. cattle project 15.9:10 14.6:3 Producera unite to quiz Government 15.9:10 All toy prices expected to rise 15.6:3 74 prime cattle judged 10.10:18 No freeze on pricea, but... 18.6:3 Graziers back corporation 18.10:18 Food riaes not aa high 21.6:1 Rural industries 'under attack' 7.11:18 Testy (note) 27.6:2 New aid for rural apprentices 1.12:10 Vote may be held on price control 28.6:1 Farming courses offered 15.12:11 Tribunal's membera announced 4.7:3 Family to eatabliah Arab atud 17.12:8 Pricea laws change: Crean 7.7:4 Pick of pies to save the dough 17.7:1 PUBLIC SERVICE Tribunal 'will not work' 23.7:1 Overseas price policy disturbs 25.7:1 Road toll lowest aince 1968 13.1:1 Importera tip price increaaes on gooda 26.7:3 P.S. annual leave now four weeks 13.1:1 Pricea fall on tariff gooda 27.7:3 One in 4 works for Government 25.1:11 Pricea panel 'muat aee for self 1.8:1 Union blackmail, says Lynch 12.2:3 Prices tribunal hears cases 2.8:3 Federal Government snag on leave rights 21.2:5 A.C.T.U. eye on lower tariff 2.8:3 Board aays no right to grant P.S. leave 23.2:3 Bread, milk may rise 8.8:20 P.S. leave, move by D.L.P. 2.3:3 Women ejected from Parliament 15.8:1 'Unions only' benefits plan falls down 8.3:5 Meeting on Prices Referendum 15.8:7 P.S. leave bill in Houae 14.3:1 Governments urged to control prices 16.8:4 Baby leave agreed 4.4:10 Firms exempted from Prices Act 17.8:3 A.L.P. rejecta P.S. inquiry 12.4:3 14 firms 'released' 29.8:3 Unions on P.S.B. conaidered 17.4:18 Quick profit on tobacco 'unlikely' 30.8:7 Civil service bonds out 2.5:3 Prices tribunal exempts car parta, cosmetics Unionist to Join P.S. Board (D. Lineham) 3.5:8 5.9:3 Aaaoeiation President (Mr Brian Cahill) 8.5:4 Paper price rise goes to tribunal 8.9:12 Public service inquiry soon 17.5:3 Prices boycott put to unions 13.9:5 P.W.D. men to reaume work 19.5:1 Government announcea price ballot 14,9:1 Maternity leave bill 25.5:16 D.L.P. 'with Government' on referendum 15.9:1 Move to defer P.S. bill 2.6:3 Prices tribunal exempts chain stores 15.9:3 P.S. bill may be up $63m. 7.6:5 Prices vote bill for Houae 17,9:1 Directorahips allowed 4.7:1 Big rise in food prices 19.9:1 State Public Service strike urged 14,7:3 Government, D.L.P. differ on coats bill 19.9:1 P.S. numbera grow 31.7:3 Pricea' Bill blocked 20.9:1 12p.e. riae for public aervants 2.8:3 Aakin, Hamer make prices offer 21.9:3 Minister alama P.S. pay riaes 3.8:1 Government accepts D.L.P. deal over incomes Outside view of service 'urgent need' 6,8:7 26.9:1 Aakin 'No' to wage call 7.8:3 Prices, incomes bill carried 27.9:1 Public Service 'elite fat eats' 7.8:3 Too many voicea (Leader) 27.9:2 Fat cats charge 'insult' against publis servants When Chifley told 'No' on prices bid 27.9:4 8.8:1 Tribunal limits B.H.P. price rise 12.10:3 Fat cats (note) 8.8:2 Brake going on prices 24.10:1 Lift Aust. overseas service, M.P. saya 13.8:9 Soap advertising 'hooks' buyers 24.10:5 Government may alter P.S, wage rises 22,8:3 Slash in soap pricea urged 1.11:3 Bid fails to block rises 24.8:1 Food pricea begin to level off 17.11:1 Cats (note) 25.8:2 Chocolate gifta dearer 17.11:9 Getting out to get in 29.§:10 Equality for women in Government posts 30.8:5 PRIMARY INDUSTRY P.S. numbers 'to rise 5 per cent' 13,9:8 Early P.S, probe likely 19.9:5 Heavy demand for V. stock 1.1:12 Leaner cata still purr 3.10:1 Drought boosts Vie. stock sales 3.1:20 Public Service 9-day fortnight bid 23.10:3 Libs promise rural links 10.1:5 Offer to women public aervanta 13.11:1 Diaeaae checka by tail tags 'aucceed' 11.1:23 Outaidera gain for P.S. 13.11:3 Sharp drop in grains likely 15.1:12 Public Service leak alleged 15.11:14 Potash lack in paatures at Wollombi 18.1:18 Public Service holiday offer 17.11:1 Agiatment brings record prices 22.1:10 National Public Service inquiry 6.12:1 Drop in coarse grain likely 23.1:9 P.S. 'saddens' Cameron 10.12:3 $300,000 pig project for Black Hill 30.1:4 Government to pay leave bonus 11.12:1 Farms thirsty for more cash - M. Guy 3.2:2 Out of time (Leader) 12.12:2 More and less (note) 8.2:2 Second Senate compensation bill deferment Pastures rate rise first in six years 14,2:20 12.12:5 Aid for farm industry 21.2:29 $36m. vote for farm scheme 17.3:9 QUEENSLAND Steers ready for Japan 19.3:10 Unpaid rates rise (Maitland P.P.B.) 22.3:18 147 revellers arrested 2.1:1 Changes In herd recording 29.3:20 Revellera forfeit high bail 3.1:16 Steer takea top award 3.4:13 Minister bar to health system in Q. 4.1:6 M.i INDEX 64-1973

QUEENSLAND (C'td) RAILWAYS (C'td) Morris praised over railway 18.4:12 S«cesaion call In Brisbane 3,2:1 Rail strike ends 19.4:9 Q, Premier worries Whitlam 7,3:18 $4.1m. for railway 23.4:1 Islanctors petition accapted 14.3:5 Train strike finished (Vic.) 25.4:3 Whitlam to BOAt Quacnaland Pr«il*r 15.3:3 Tranefer of rail talka 3.9:1 Canberra 'riding over States' 19.3:6 Loco laat of #9m. order 15.9:9 They nere all aallea (Whitlam's visit to Rail propoaal talka aoon 21.9:9 Briabane) 34.3:1 Hailway'a future - butterfly or grub 30.6.3 llSOm. bill 31.3:3 Thousands see Indian-Pacific 7-f:l tabor Vina Briabane 2.4:3 From road to rail (Mr A.G. Gibba) 7.6:1 Queensland Ooveroaent to buy plane 6.4:7 Union oppoaea rail land aale 9.8:3 llectlom haac* on poat (Gold Coast) 10.4:3 Motorail soon to Melbourne 14.8:18 ()ueen«land'a basic wage rises 29.5:4 Rail aervice to ceaae 16.6:11 Bonner receives his deba 7.7:3 Rail hopes ride eaet-weat line 29.6:2 Bowen Baain Inveatlgation 1.8:9 Labor may re-open line (W. Waratah-Wallaend) RADIO 27.6:9 Men strike over supervision 9.7:9 A.B.C. autonomy 'guaranteed' 9 1:4 Last train to Merriwa 9.7:8 New Job pleases actor (Hal L«ahwood) 10.1:1 New toilets for Singleton 11.7:16 Actor appointed to A.EUC post 10.1:9 Merriwa rail link 'already surveyed' 13.7:4 A.B.C. tries for langer budget 15.2:9 Committee to plan 'city heart' 14.7:1 Top radio poat te Maitland 28.2:10 New route for Belmont line 18.7:9 Maitland club famous on the air 19.3:17 Breakthrough in rail tunnel 25.7:1 T»at)t-f*mT in A.B.C. poat (Prof. C. Renwick) Planners to open Eaat End debatea 28.7:4 24.3:12 Disputes hit rail services 31.7:3 2N.C. tiae change 26.3:4 $2m. to move off railway aite 31.7:9 A.B.C. staff in control call 21.5:6 Railwaymen to end goods yard atrlkea 4.8:4 Hon radio stationa rate 29.9:4 Dispute may cut trains 7.8:8 No speed up of F.M. radio 7.6:3 Rail strike not likely 8.8:3 Westerway to run radio 2HD 29.6:4 Trains running despite ban 9.8:3 Fifty years in the railways (C. Lambert) New leader for A.B.C. 27.7:1 Where the radio is B.I.G. 29.0:4 9.8:4 H.V. A.W.A. adda to intereat in radio 7LA 2.7:7 Rail 'needs improving to combat Jet age' 2HD battling but has high hopes 20.7:4 13.8:9 Forest radio tower 'aafe' 16.8:1 L.H. Ban could hit mail service 19.8:3 F.M. urged for radio improvement 20.9:5 Train for Australia on way 27.8:1 Macq. B. net higher 20.9:14 Locomotive drivera lift ban 29.8:16 No live sex in family time 26.9:3 Rail workahopa 'to be updated' 3.9:4 'Expansion at radio quartera (Maitland) 18.10:2 Rail men honoured 6.9:2 L.H. H.V. Railwaymen get firat aid awards 12.9:14 Macq. B. plans 1 for 1 bonus 2^.11:16 Plan for amall modern atation (Newcaatle) Radio club to stage display 22.11:2 H.V. 12.9:1 Valley researcher in E.H. Inquiry 28.11:1 Court talks may avert rail strike 19.9:3 On the night-owl beat 29.11:4 Sydney tralna atop tonight 18.9:3 Expreas or atay at Gosford 19.9:3 RAILWAYS Gayer railmen 20.9:4 Trains resume but new atrike looma 20.9:9 Open soon (1st stage Broadaeadow Railway Station) Trains back to normal 22.9:4 5.1:4 Railway experts on study tour 24.9:9 All keen on tralna 12.1:3 Rail dispute to be discuaaed 29.9:9 Four tenders for station (Broadmeadow) 16.1:3 Transport uniform preview 29.9:9 Troublesome express suspended 19.1:5 Australian railways show losa 28.9:7 Talka on W.A. rail takeover 24.1:9 Threat of more rail halts 29.9:3 $l-l/4ffl. Job on new Sydney railway 25.1:9 Railway proposal puzzles 3.10:7 Sewerage order to railways 1.2:7 Threat delays trains 6.10:1 Drive-on train starts March 2.2:3 New rail atrike threat on demarcation row Nearest thing to flying stays on rails 2.2:2 9.10:3 Hiss Australia may uae carriage 7.2:3 Trains stop in Sydney 10.10:3 Retention of line into city advocated 7.2:12 Train drivers call off strike 11.10:9 Work to start on rail station (Broadmeadow) Monier to supply sleepers 18.10:14 12.2:4 Morris orders quick city rail study 19.10:3 Promise on rail problems 14,2:33 Panel to look at coal problems 20.10:3 Grand old lady running out of steam 17.2:7 Road plan for Newcastle East 'esaentlal' Special farewell for last steam loop 27.2:5 20,10:4 Hundreds cheer laat of steam locos (Newcastle) Modernising coal handling at Port Waratah 3.3:3 railyard 22.10:6 Time riae tor rail workers 7.3:28 Rail plan window dresalng - Jenaen 29.10:9 Federal rail loaa $2.3m. 9.3:3 L.H. Railway crossing's last day (Broadmeadow) 9.3:4 Conference call to ease rail strike threats Lord Mayor dlaputes crossing closure 10.3:1 31.10 :1 Suburban rail aervice to be improved 13.3:1 Railways shut down in all States 1.11:1 Morris to probe crossing closure 13.3:1 Captive audience (Leader) 1,11:2 Mutual benefit 13.3:2 $100,000 for railway changeover 1.11:3 Rail gates open noon today 14.3:4 Train strike continues for 24 hours 2.11:3 Albury rail line duplication 14.3:5 Trains running again in Newcastle 3.11:3 Reopening of line rejected 19.3:7 L.H. Group opposes rail route change (Belmont) Wider rail crossing requested 20.3:4 8.11:2 L.H. City railway bomb hoax 21.3:1 $20,000 paid for rail line (Maitland Main) Railways to supply atatistics 21.3:6 9.11:8 Sick leave protest 29.3:9 Metford rail stop sought 15.11:1 H.V. Rail terminus shift opposed 30.3:2 Rail lights approved 16.11:9 Threat of rail stop 9.4:4 Talks soon on railway changeover 22.11:8 Rail land protected by zoning (Belmont) 5.4:7 Stationmaster served for 42 years (N. Cherrie) L.H. 22.11:2 H.V. Railways credit system 6.4:4 Old railway stations pose problems 22.11:2 H.V. Meeting to discuss rail stop 10.4:3 It's Casey Jones 1.12:7 Guards' atrike avoided 11.4:3 Rail, bus men get travel concessions 1.12:10 Strike to cancel country trains 13.4:3 Opposition to closure of railway - South Rail gates shut (Clyde St.) 13.4:9 Maitland 11.12:1 City railway to remain 'for some time' 14,4:1 Railway section to close 12.12:3 Strike cuts out midday flyer 14.4:3 Calling the line (note) 13.12:2 Rail terminus delay shocks 16.4:1 Minister rejects railway doubt 22.12:8 More cuts in trains 16.4:1 Easter train cuts appear certain 17.4:1 Committee to discuss land 17.4:1 Railway suspends cuts in services 18.4:3 N.M.H. l.NDEX 65-1973

RAlWAYS - ACCIDENTS REAL ESTATE (C'td)

500 tons of coal spilt (Whittinghara) 3.1:1 All land sold in 3 hours (Cambridge Hills) Fire guts railway carriages (Gosford) 12.1:4 16.6:4 fettler hurt (Broadmeadow) 18.1:5 Nulkaba farm aold for $32,750 18.6:8 Two big ore trains jump track 19.3:3 Auction to be last 5-acre lot 23.6:10 Coal truck hits fettler 5.4:3 Lewis 'favours' Aberdeen common sale 23.6:10 Train to Perth derailed 21.4:3 300 attend hobby farm aale 25.6:4 Delays alter derailment (Wingham) 26.4:22 Rural land minimum 100 acres 27.6:16 Couple killed by train (Vic.) 14.8:1 Subdivisions curb sought 2.7:10 Three hurt in smash on crossing 1.9:1 H. Smith sells building for $3m. (Sydney) Railway 'clear today' (Kotara tunnel) 21.9:1 3.7:11 Rail truck blaze causes big delays 15.10:1 $10,500 paid tor building (Branxton) 5.7:1 H.V. Inter-city railway blocked 27.10:3 Moves to Stocks H, (J, Fisher) 10.7:12 Big Lake Macquarie estate for auction in Sydney RAILWAYS - ELECTRIFICATION 12.7:1 Early stud goes up for auction (Selle-Vue) No threat to power rail link 10.1:3 12.7:1 H.V. A sleeper (note) 11.1:2 Selling a bit of the farm (Lakeland Downs) Rail electrification cloaer 17,2:1 13.7:11 Kork to electrify rail link 'soon' 19.2:3 Bidding reflects land demand (Lake Shire) United action needed on electrification 18.4:5 16,7:3 L.H. Council could be 'strangled' (Muswellbrook) Aid hope on rail electrification 16.4:6 16.7:8 Grant for rail link planning 23.8:5 Lot auctions for rates opposed 19.7:1 L.H. llorrls 'no' to rail plan 29.11:1 H.V. 4,000 homes for Lake eatate (Quigley Estate) 20.7:5 RAILWAYS - SANDY HOLLOW RAILWAY Response good to Crown land sale 20.7:13 $43,000 for garage site (Maitland) 21,7:3 They never give up 10,8:4 Quigley plan may speed Lake sewer 21,7:4 Land boom in Valley 23.7:7 REAL ESTATE Subdivision approved (Lambton) 25.7:6 Leasehold ayatem advocated 26.7:1 H.V. Hills says land rise absurd 6.1:1 Agenta were surprised 26,7:1 H.V. darning on island land aalea 8.1:4 Land salesman gets jail for putting up price Ellerston up for auction 11,1:23 28,7:1 Crown sells 36 blocks (Swansea) 18,1:1 L.H. Rural lot to be sold privately 30.7:8 33 Council housing lots sold 5.2:7 Light industry sites 'vital' 8.8:10 Old nurses' home sold (Birralee) 8.2:12 Buyers resist land prices at Whitebridge Real Estate executive 17.2:12 13.8:9 Property values rise 29p.c. 19.2:9 Huge deals revitalise Newcastle 15.8:1 Passed in at auction (Ruth Fairfax Houae) 22.2:5 'Leak' alleged on land sale 15.8:11 Valley sale for $l-l/4m. 26.2:13 City site sold to Sydney Co. 16.8:3 |3.4m. Keys passes to stage 2 (Great Lakes Shire plans subdivision (Clarencetown) 16.8:1 Shire) 28.2:4 H.V. Family treasures go under hammer (Scholey) 6.3:1 One-acre lot homes plan not favoured 16.8:2 H.V. Blackamoor brings $660 7.3:3 Gold in them thar blocks (Editorial) 16.8:2 L.H. Query on urban development 8.3:9 Face 'invites' summons 18.8:3 Legal aid on estate sought 10.3:14 Land sale deferred (Clarencetown) 23.8:5 Arcade for auction (Muswellbrook) 12.3:14 Director tjuys Stroud land ('Telegherry' ) 23.8:14 Government to halt foreign real estate deals Pioneer home for auction (Clifton Downs) 21.3:3 23.8:2 H.V, Estate agent wins award for writing 21,3:7 Shire buildings worth $78,000 23.8:3 H.V. . Arcade bids too low (Muswellbrook) 21,3:9 Limits set on subdivisions (Lake Shire) Rezoned land tax dropped 31,3:3 23.8:3 L.H. Joint syndicates big land plana 6.3:9 Prices soar at land sale (Kempsey) 28.8:7 Crowd expected at rural lota meeting (Dungog) Crown land sale inquiry 29,8:3 11.4:10 Builders back land freeze 29.8:17 Dungog land offer 11.4:10 Tipperary Station for sale 29.8:23 Business sltea for auction 11.4:15 'Puen Buen' to be auctioned 30.8:3 H.V. Fern Bay land buyer a deterred 13.4:1 New move on council land aale (Charlestown) 'V building paaaed in 13.4:5 1.9:9 Talks show no tide against subdivisions 13.4:5 Civic Hotel sold for more than $600,000 7.9:1 High prices at Brigadier's estate auction 13,4:5 Union ban atops land aale (Hillsdale) 7.9:6 Sports areas ready for new town (Medowie) Tree-felling banned 19,9:7 17.4:24 Real Estate group hits Government control land fails to reach reserve (Merewether H.) 22.9:36 17.4:30 Shire auction lacka bid - land prices resisted ^ore than $lm. paid for harbour block 18.4:3 24.9:9 »45,000 paid for city building (Bearing Services) 'Ample' time for Nelaon Bay Crown land aale 18.4:18 25.9:10 Blocks sell well (Gloucester) 20.4:9 Real Estate hits at land control 25.9:21 for land inquiry 5.5:1 $46,000 for 'Clifton' 26.9:3 Medowie blocks sell well 8.5:4. Handling of land auction 'shocks' (Port Stephens) 'Unwanted' land brings $14,700 11.5:4 26.9:11 Candidates at agents' election 14.5:4 Subdivialons are approved (Denman) 27.9:2 H.V.' S.A. Government freezes land prices 17.5:1 John H, Reid feature 27.9:4-5 H.V. Dinny O'Brien's brings $81,000 21.5:10 Industrial frontage landscaping urged 27.9:1 L.H. Sast Maitland land brings high prices 21.5:13 Council says Cardiff lots 'likely to go' Und advertising method queried (Belmont) 23.5:16 27.9:7 L.H. Sydney site passed in 23.5:23 'No corruption' evident at Bay land sale 28.9:5 Burning off banned; prices fear 24.5:4 Gosford land in Government plan 3.10:19 Agent defends sales action (Belmont) 24.5:20 $18m. land deal on 'one word' (Bond) 6.10:10 »lni. fails to buy golf course (Bankstown) 26.5:14 $6m. aalea to real estate body 10,10:19 Suburban block sold for $28,000 (New Lambton) Non-urban lot sizes suggested 11.10:21 28.5:8 Record reserve on land (Rutherford) 11.10:1 H,V. 25-acre rural lota allowed (Dungog) 31,5:5 Ceasnock property passed in 11.10:1 H.V. 'T'operty dates to 1825, sale (Invermien, Scone) New subdivision selling fast 18.10:6 H.V. 31.5:7 H.V. Historic station fetches $2,191,000 20.10:1 Cottage sold for $30,400 (Coal Point) 5.6:13 Bond for job recommended (Maryland and South "omestead bidders fail ('Easter Dawn') 4.6:9 Wallsend) 24.10:6 •645,100 bid refused for propertiea (Jeff Bate's) Fittings at Century auctioned 29.10:3 7.6:1 Land soars in Upper Hunter 29.10:7 'Tiiba Tiiba' aold 8,6:1 Ballot for land in suburbs 5.11:3 Coalfielda land sale 9.6:11 New wail about that wall (Cambridge Hills) 'Grandview Estate ' feature 9.6:14-15 14.11:4 Property sella for $508,000 (Singleton) 11.6:6 Estate group to visit city 14.11:5 Study of land in Glebe (C of E) 13.6:16 Company has land bonanza (Coal &. Allied) 15.11:1 Urge rise in March sales for E.A.C, 13.6:22 N.M.H. INDEX 66-1973

REAL ESTATE (C'td) RETAIL TRADE (C'td)

Crown puts 103 home sites up for ballot Cookware salesmen arousing ire 19.2:4 15.11:6 L.H. Chain to open supermarket 21,2:18 Garage sites bring $190,000 17.11:4 Grace Bros for complex (Charleatown) 27.2:7 High land profits 'must go' 22.11:3 Grace Bros to open store at Charlestown 1.3.-5 710 apply for Government blocks 4,12:4 Shire welcomes shopping centre proposal Commission into land urges curb on dealers 1.3:1 L.H. 4.12:1 Net by Woolworths 3.3:15 Wran calls for action on price of land 10.12:1 Big crowd at Store sale (Grainger &. Falkiner) Landing a solution (Leader) 10.12:2 5.3:12 Bid for land price controls rejected 12.12:3 $35m. shop centre planned (Parramatta) 7.3:5 Real Estate man returns 19.12:20 Move to reopen G. & F, store 7.3:12 Bill to outlaw mock auction sales 8.3:3 REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT Retailera close in strike (Sydney) 9.3:3 1813 company charges laid 12,3:6 Election call for advisory group 3.1:5 Davis and Spence feature 12,3:10-13 Nominations called for Advisory Council 9.1:4 Fabric probe 13.3:4 Metropolitan aid sought 11.1:10 Consumers' office 'not warranted' 14.3:17 Advisory council elections 25.1:17 Start on $3-l/2m. plaza at Wyong 14.3:19 Three elected to Hunter Council 7.2:4 Woolworths shop bigger, better (Mayfield) Committee bows out 8.2:5 14.3:20 Requeat for study of Hunter weir proposal Pyramid sales 'a swindle' 16.3:3 9.2:4 Jewellry firm wins world trip (Caldwell's) Elected in advisory body poll 17.2:4 20 . 3:4 Aakin letter on Newcastle under attack 21.2:1 State to ban mock auctions 21.3:14 No stamp of approval (Leader) 22.2:2 Deserving (pyramid sellers action) 22.3:2 Sir Robert replies to Newcastle 22.2:2 When the pyramid topples 22.3:2 City's growth to be investigated 27.2:3 Woolworths offers women preview 22.3:20 Advisory Council appointed 8.3:4 City urged 'attract coast' 22,3:25 A horizon opena (Leader) 9.3:2 Pyramiding queries 26,3:4 300 invited to advisory body opening 9.3:7 Muswellbrook firm 111 years old (Campbell's) A time to lead (Leader) 22.3:2 26.3:13 City urged 'attract coast' 22.3:25 Pyramid ban for Queensland 27.3:1 Hunter Valley to seek new era of development Mayfield shopping centre feature 27.3:8,9 26.3:4 Pyramid sale law 'unlikely' 28.3:3 Country growth promised major aid 27.3:3 Arcade for Adamstown 28,3:14 The national estate (Leader) 10.4:2 Action On sweets promised 29.3:3 Action groups combine 13.4:9 Pyramid sales States' topic 29.3:6 Reserves to be assessed 17.4:3 Maitland powercraft Marine feature 29.3:21 Planning policy meeting 20.4:6 Big extension needed for new store (Hustlers' Talks on Advisory Council's S.P.A. link 3.5:4 Cesanock) 29.3:23 Liddell brings problems 3.5:20 Pyramid aelling ban action by States 31.3:1 Advisory body 'more than rubber stamp' 8.5:7 N.S.W. to tighten conaumer law 4.4:3 Rich area for a planning experiment - Survey State looks at 30 companies 5,4:3 8.5:3 True aervice from family (Brown's Newsagency) $140m. flows in annually - Survey 8.5:5 5.4:17 Need for city renewal - Survey 8.5:7 $l/2m, prelude to shops centre (Charlestown) Planning gets impetus - Survey 8.5:43 5.4:1 L.H. Uren names growth cities 16.5:8 Fifty years in same company (J, Crotty) 6.4:4 State bodies to plan growth areaa 16.5:21 No single roster for shop staff 7,4:3 M.P. calls for Northern growth area 18.5:16 Bid for pyramid sales bill lost 11,4:1 Advisory team named 22.5:19 Advertising man of year (J. Parkinson) 12.4:3 Unity sought on port maintenance 26.5:4 Most advertiaing 'truthful' 12,4:7 'Conflict' in development 4.6:4 Budgewoi Savemores to open 13.4:12 Advisory group seeks role on federal grants That shrinking feeling (Easter eggs) 20.4:4 13.7:4 D. Jones for Hornsby 21.4:12 Big enough (note) 19.7:2 A.CE. checka on storea' fair deals 26,4:16 Strength rests on a spirit of unity - B. Cogan Earp Broa board change 27.4:9 19.7:2 Woolworths cut costs 30.4:8 Hunter hopes for federal aid to assist area Still not open for busineaa (Playboy Caaaette 20.7:5 Cllib) 3.5:4 Support for new regional concept 25.7:6 A change of signa (Playboy Cassette Club) New planning committee to meet soon 28.8:5 4.5:4 Focus on regional expansion 30.8:7 Woolworths to open 21 centres 5.5:13 New cities study ready for House 8.9:4 Sophisticated shopping (Lake Shire) - Survey Town capacity for industry queried '10.9:4 8.5:12 Hawkesbury study phase completed 22.9:2 Computers in sales field - Survey 8.5:37 Local Government team on Canberra grants 'Get big, specialise, or get out' (Savemores) miasion 27.9:1 H.V. - Survey 8.5:77 Preasure on the region (Leader) 1.10:2 Commissioner says consumera fed up 10.5:3 Regional talks 'step forward' 4.10:1 H.V. Gifts for mother from 50c. to $1,000 12,5:1 Uren queried on H.V. grants 12.10:7 How to crack food codes 16.5:4 Wyong queries growth report 24.10:11 Fibreboard price - fix pact invalidated 16.5:13 68 regions adopted for grants 26.10:3 Chemists v supermarkets 21.5:4 Newcastle bid for more say on civic grants Co-op's top post in contest (Cessnoek) 24,5:12 29 .10 :4 Supermarket to open next month 24.5:12 Regional group 'politics' charge 9.11:8 Budgeting (note) 30.5:2 Consumer advocate offers aid 31.5:3 RENT CONTROL Store's $100,000 extensions open today (Kurri Kurri) 31.5:5 H.V. Enderby freezes Canberra rents 3.8:3 Wily Chinese put up their prices 1.6:4 April buyers spend $903m. 2.6:10 RETAIL TRADE Vitamen E 'waste of money' 4.6:3 Dalgety restrained on resale prices 7.6:6 Victoria to tighten law for salesmen 10.1:3 Consumers to be protected 9.6:13 Retail goods sales for quarter rise 10.1:29 Manager of the Store is to retire (Mr L. Gibbs) Coles div. rises Ip.c. 24.1:18 13.6:5 Show Day staffing discussed 25.1:4 Labelling standard expected 16.6:3 Singleton store to close (Grainger &. Falkiner) New chief for the Store (Mr CD. Williamson) 6.2:5 21.6:5 Rights and wrongs of bag-searching 7,2:4 Consumer durables increase 23."6:4 Concern over store closing (G. St F.) 12.2:10 Consumers act on shoddiness 3.7:7 (Jovernment to act on companies 14,2:23 Flammable clothing labels 6.7:1 Closing of store protested (G. 81. F.) 15.2:7 Hamilton market week feature 12,7:12 Show holiday stop threat 16.2:4 Teenagers as 'pyramid sell targets' 18.7:1 Woolworths to open new store (Mayfii'ld) 16.2:9 Consumers - pay attention 19.7:12 Wednesday set as shop Show holiday 17.2:3 Fire victim's father wants ban 23.7:3 $5 more for Hhop stuffs 17.2:36 N.M.H. INDEX g7_i9„

RETAIL TRADE (C'td) RETURNED SERVICES' ORGANISATIONS (C'td)

fire timed to destroy pyjamas in minute 24.7:4 Anzac Day observance 26.4:1 H. Magic liquidated 31.7:5 Crowd down for Anzac Day march 26,4:4 111,081m. in sales 1.8:17 There's no glory in war mate 26,4:4 Union hopeful on equal pay 4.8:10 Heroes some kind of 'criminal' (Air-Com, A.E. Pyramid contract loopholes 7.8:4 Mather) 26.4:5 3-month wait to furnish 9.8:1 Canon criticises editorial on war 'obligation' Edgeworth 'Store' branch open soon 9.8:5 26.4:21 It's the Store's 75th birthday 15.8:4 Repatriation separate 20.6:1 For sale: one bone-setting kit (Dinny O'Brien's) 12 old soldiers accumulate pension wealth 16.8:4 12.7:5 Singleton survey on shopping 16.8:3 H.V. Repatriation posting 21.7:11 She's quickest checkout girl (Miss J. Cook) Military training advocated 8.8:3 23.8:5 R.S.L, sees threat to benefits 9.8:5 Hunter Shopping Village feature 24,8:7 Repat. system to continue 14.8:3 Something for noth-^ng (City Promotion Group) Repat. officers work praised 12.8:15 25.8:1 Waratah R.S.L, Club to extend 20.12:5 Shopping centre opened (Hunter Shopping Village) 25.8:3 ROAD SAFETY Woolworths net soars 21,9p.c. 25.8:16 Presentation to unionist (H.J, McCormack) 150 speed bookings in North 2.1:11 29.8:16 Police plan school roads radar check 13.1:4 Jesmond market gets facelift 29,8:17 Radar cuts speeding efficiently 15.1:6 Hamilton favours mall area 5.9:3 Tighter courses favoured 22.1:6 Blanket firm in Court on prices 5.9:10 Surgeons lay toll blame on Government 22,1:8 David Jones lifts dividend 11.9:10 A.M.A. backs law bid on unfit drivers 23.2:1 Tribunal test for cement deal 12.9:18 Morris rebuffs Nielsen 23.2:3 'Bandits' under scrutiny 15.9:3 A.M.A. road safety call supported 24.2:3 Pyramid firm prosecuted (Dare To Be Great) Motorists 'troubled' by belts 28.2:5 21.9:7. Psychiatric test for Queensland drivers who Jl/4m. fine in restrictive trading bill 28.9:1 lose licence 2,3:5 Pledges in Trade Act case 3.10:5 Reporting patients rejected 10.3:14 Inions to counter pyramid sales 4.10:4 Crash victims to be tested 12.3:3 Newcastle traders elect new leader 10.10:4 Victoria rejects random teat 13.3:3 Sydney Wide 'here to stay' 10.10:14 Belt up - or else 23,3:4 Savemores chain gets another link 11,10:4 Seatbelt study 27.3:1 Record turnover touches $25m. - The Store North gets safety counsellor 28.3:4 11.10:16 Road hogs of the brand H. 31.3:3 Co-ops plan celebrations 17.10:19 Child ear seat 'danger' 10.4:23 • Complaints on cars building head list 18.10:1 Northern police book 1,500 23.4:1 Bell's furniture feature 18.10:5 L.H. Police road warning on Anzac Day 24.4:3 Summer fair planned 24.10:6 Vfarnings (chance for killers' 25,4:1 Government 'fang' a quality prod 24.10:23 Police warn motorists of drinking 25.4:1 Ban on A.C.T. pyramid sales planned 30.10:3 Seatbelt law applies soon 25.4:16 Still Dare to be Great 31.10:4 Transport home after 'night out' advocated Public confidence drops, poll claims 1,11:3 25.4:16 $3.4m. lift in D.J's wage bill 1.11:16 Limit soon on learner drivers of 40 m.p.h. Co-operative movement feature 6.11:10-11 25.4:16 Big year for Woolworths expansion 9.11:7 Seatbelt law eased 27.4:3 Woolies plan national $l,75m, computer link Bad drivers to be 'dobbed in' 27.4:5 23.11:8 It meana more than it saya, 'Stop' sign 30,4:4 The store opens at Toronto 29,11:4 'P' driver limit may be raised 2.5:16 New Toronto store opens today 29.11:1 L.H. Simulator drive was upsetting 15.5:4 Store Guild formed at Toronto 29.11:9 L.H. Lions try to cut fatalities 15,5:8 Retailers failing in Christmas cheer 7.12:12 Assembly of war veterans 16,5:5 Shops may be open longer 17.12:12 Peport on radar use wanted 21.5:7 Record trade in shop rush 28.12:3 Stop sign change in August 6.6:6 Line 'a waste of time' 6,6:8 RETAIL TRADE - SHOPPING HOURS Police book 1,000 drivers 11.6:3 Road offences total 1,340 for weekend 12.6:3 No night shopping at Scone 11.1:23 Safety group for meeting 15.6:4 Big majority supports night trading 12.1:1 Road care urged for under six 22.6:3 Evidence (note) 12.1:2 N.S.W. defers action on traffic sign 12.7:3 Meat industry, banks oppose night trading Highway objects 'danger' 14.7:12 19.1:4 Accident blood testing 17.7:3 Show shopping tangle - ruling reserved on half- Speed limit increased (Fern Bay - Williamtown) holiday 9.2:5 20.7 :1 Shopping hours for discussion (Maitland) 17,2:14 $300,000 campaign against drunk-drivers 26.7:1 Shopping change sought (Cessnoek) 5.4:20 Road, rail safety moves 27.7:3 Shopping night Wednesday 11.4:14 Drinking drivers condoned - report 1,8:3 Night trading draws crowd 19.4:1 'Stop' will have new meaning 1.8:6 Shopping inquiry near end 1.5:5 Stiffer penalties not answer - Morris 2.8:1 Shop ruling reserved 2,5:10 Drivers in the drink (Leader) 2.8:2 Thursday night shopping stays 19.5:1 Belting up 14.8:4 Earlier closing likely tonight 28.6:1 New plan to cut drink-driving 15,8:12 Shopping on tonight 5.7:1 Drivers have edge on police 16.8:5 Mall night shopping feature 5.7:9-10 Aust. customs 'link with drink-drive' 16,8:6 More Calga police 28.8:7 RETURNED SERVICES' ORGANISATIONS Young men main drink-drive offenders 8.9:2 Seatbelts for children 'are essential' 10.9:4 Sub-branch names new Secretary (E. Brayshaw - No kudos for Radatec 13.9:4 Gloucester) 21.2:5 Under-25 car drivers worst 25.9:22 Marchers remember Tobruk 9.4:4 Tests for new drivers inadequate 27.9:18 Memorial to Anzac men (Gallipoli Legion Club) Full-strength road patrols 29.9:1 9.4:4 Radar affects behaviour of motorists 11,10:6 Anzac hill gave 'new tradition' 16.4:9 L.H. first march miss since 1919 (T. Anderson) New road safety authority plan 16,10:3 19.4:1 Britain may study Aust. seatbelt law 5.12:14 Tribute to Anzac 19.4:3 Jones urges drivers to refuse drink 22.12:4 Photos found on Gallipoli tell of the Anzacs 21.4:4 ROAD TOLL Still many Anzacs in North 24.4:4 *ent from private to colonel (Mr Hoole) 25.4:1 Toll of road drops by 159 1.1:3 3,000 expected in city march 25.4:1 Behind the statistics (Leader) 2.1:2 Memories of the war - F. Wilcher 25.4:2 North's road toll plunges 3.1:10 •^ice of loyalty (Leader) 25.4:2 Road toll lowest since 1968 13.1:1 January deaths up 5 9,2:5 68-1973 N.M.H. INDEX

ROADS AND HIGHWAYS (C'td) ROAD TOLL (C'td) Blackbutt Reserve - controversy - P. Short Northern road toll 10.3:14 Death on roads up 131 14.4:3 11,6:2; 12.6:2 State's road toll 16 for Easter 23,4:1 Finding the middle route (Leader) 12.6:2 21 deaths 25.4:3 One-way toll would not work 13,6:16 Northern road toll - April 3.5:11 Road route could be test case 14.6:1 Another side to conservation coin - P. Jarratt Northern road toll - May 5.6:4 45p.c. of child deaths on road 4.6:8 15.6:2 Blackbutt study welcome, says McDougall 15.6:4 Northern road toll 19.7:7 Express roads 'out' 21,6:3 80 Northern road deaths this year 8.8:5 Highway affects 3 city streets (Highway No. 10a) Road deaths 2,044 at end of July 15.8:1 High road toll brings censure 6,9:7 22.6:3 20 die in holiday smashes 3.10:29 Can Newcastle reverse world trends? 28.6:2 2,684 road deaths in 9 months 18.10:5 Jones favours cutback In new freeways 28.6:3 904 die on roads in quarter 24,10:5 Change in road attacked (R. Terrace) 5.7:4 H.V. Costs (note) 1.11:2 Progress for freeways wrong - Jones 6.7:1 Freeways drummed out (Leader) 6,7:2 ROADS AND HIGHWAYS Record road aid 10.7:3 Purdue says 14 highway sites studied 10.7:9 D.M.R. spends $1,530,000 in Valley 1.1:12 Alternative route to miss Blackbutt 11.7:5 Chamber seeks highway details 20,1:34 Westslde motorway support 12.7:3 Government aid sought on roads 31.1:3 Bridge in use next month (Four Mile Creek) Plans for freeway being designed 10.2:4 19.7:3 Cause of road lift unknown 13.2:3 Hunger for roads grants sharpens 21.7:2 Tests for roadwork 16.2:5 Road plea on city by-pass 26.7:7 SwEUisea expressway bridgje 22.2:3 Shire asks D.M.R. to pay (Merriwa) 26,7:2 H.V. Blackbutt is 'best' for motorway 23 24.2:3 Road survey promised (State Highway 23) 2.8:1 Revolt threat if motorway cuts Blackbutt L.H. 26,2:3 Motorway lanes opened (Four Mile Creek) Alternative road avoids Blackbutt 28.2:12 9.8:1 H.V. Minister urges stand on Blackbutt 13.3:1 Toll up 10c. on expressway 10.8:3 Freeway plans progressing 22.3:3 No major road cuts expected 14.8:4 One-way expressway toll 29.3:3 M.Ps. to Inspect Blackbutt 16.8:1 Minister announces road improvement (Belmont Expressways approach 'needs balance' 17.8:4 South) 5.4:5 L.H, Meeting sought on road 27.8:4 'No doubt' route of road is to be Blackbutt Caution urged on freeway works 3.9:3 12,4:1 Blackbutt inquiry may follow inspection 5.9:3 Lake will bid for highway funds 13.4:1 Sniffing the wind (Leader) 6.9:2 The Cutler tradition (Leader) 13.4:2 No road cash if Blackbutt harmed - Jones 14.6|3 Highway plan on show (Raymond Terrace) 13.4:12 Government promises new road plan 18.9:3 Groups join to save Blackbutt 16,4:1 Blackbutt inquiry planned 19.9:3 Site of road route wanted 18,4:6 Freeway report 'secret' 13.10:3 Cessnoek puts motorway money claim 19.4:1 Uren criticises funds for freeways 16.10:3 Plan to miss Blackbutt not approved 19.4:3 Freeway lobby hits Uren 18.10:3 Motorway should go to Lake - Hills 20.4:3 Definite road route sought (R. Terrace) 18.10:2 Road grant requeat supported (Denman) 22.4:10 H.V. No expressway 'through city' 30.4:4 Wyong freeway work to start 'within year' Objections to new highway (State Highway 10) 1,11:5 30.4:7 All D,M.R. lorries may stop 8.11:12 Highway is a disgrace, Jones claims (Hume) Swansea freeway gets high priority 8.11:1 L.H. 2.5:31 Meeting on highway 15,11:1 L,H, Unions 'will refuse' Blackbutt work 8.5:1,3 Road west of Lake long range - D.M.R, 24,11:10 Role of councils under appraisal - Survey New roads for State forest 29,11:2 H.V. 8.5:53 $760,000 project In roads 29,11:2 H.V, Blackbutt crisis 9,5:1,10 Road to reopen 29.11:3 H.V. Law change to stop street closing 9,5:8 Freeway inquiry sought for Lake 29.11:9 L.H. Motorway 23 the best plan - Grayson 9,5:10 More road funds likely 13,12:1 Twiddling time (Leader) 10.5:2 Control of roads use sought 14.12:5 Highway cost $3m, more (Industrial Highway) North gets Federal road grant 21.12:3 11.5:4 'Compromise' route, motorway solution 11.5:5 ROYAL VISITS Motor route vote protest 16.5:1 Blackbutt road favoured 16.5:1,3 Prince to see Myall Lalce 3.2:39 Bid to divert motorway 23 16.5:17 Philip leaving for Australia 27.2:6 Federal move planned on Blackbutt 17.5:1,5 Myall Lakes visit March 16 1.3:4 Verbal bulldozers (Leader) 17.5:2 - Prince in Darwin 13.3:1 More against Motorway 23 than for it 17.5:5 Demonstrations greet Prince 14.3:1 Feeder roads favoured in Lake Shire 17.5:5 Duke unveils R.A.A,F, memorial 16.3:3 'Futile' to seek aid for road works 17.5:21 Prince appeals for ecology (Myall Lakes) 17.3:1 Blackbutt: Impact study called for 18.5:1,17 Eating the Royal dust 19,8:4 Morris plea to Government on Blackbutt 18.5:5 I'd carry banner - Duke 23.3:3 Reclssion call on Blackbutt 21.5:1 Queen to visit next year 2.5:3 Motorway protest 21.5:10 Newlyweds in Royal Party for Australia 2.10:1 Reclssion move on Blackbutt expected tonight Queen stops for a chat (Canberra) 18.10:1 22.5:3 P.M. changes Royal title - Toast was 'Queen of By-pass threatens Raymond Terrace homes 22.5:4 Australia' 19.10:1 McDougall to seek reclssion 23.5:1,20 Naval tour for Prince 20.10:12 Second look promised 24.5:2 Queen ends Oi>era visit 23.10:1 Pro-motorway aldermen stick to guns 24.5:1 Reminder (note) 24.5:2 R.S.P.CA. Controversial route work frozen 24.5:3 Beale holding 'investigation' 24.5:3 No help for R.S.P.CA. (Maitland) 5.4:20 Whom do aldermen really mean by 'our' 25.5:4 Dog 'starved to death' in R.S.P.CA. kennels Map of Blackbutt Reserve road line 25.5:5 18.5:1 900 ft. viaduct 26.5:4 No blame found in dog's death 21,5:1 Parks movement opposes freeway 26.5:36 Replacement for dead pet 28.5:10 100 hand out pamphlets at Blackbutt 28.5:3 Newcastle is R.S.P.CA. venue 18.10:6 No decision on road cuttings (Scone) 28.5:11 Reclssion vote on motorway route tonight RUTILE MINING 29.5:3 Motorway route stands 30.5:1 Sandmining pay offer refused 9.1:4 Crowd boos, cheers 30.5:1 Port Shire mining talks 10.1:28 T.H.C. 'decides motorway' 31.5:5 Sand mining appeal early this year 17.1:4 Blackbutt is Minister's final decision on Group fears mine for native bush (Taylor's motorway 5.6:4 Beach) 1.2:9 Expressway bans 'lead to chaos' 6.6:3 Minister to inspect sandmining (Myall Lakes) Ringwood Road sought as main highway 6,6:8 8.2:8 N.M.H. INDEX 69-1973 RUTILE MINING (C'td) SHIPBUILDING

Myall Lakes check 9.2:3 Steamships lets contract 3,1:20 Government could halt Myall mining 10.2:36 Wyhalla to build ore ship 8,1:10 Cass visit starts storm of protest - Myall Supply rig ready for launching (Lady Vdlma) Lakes 20.2:5 13.1:4 'Radicals' on committee 20.2:5 Big dock job to Thiess 27.1:13 JSOiii. damages claim on Queensland 20.2:13 Shipyard threat 1.2:1 A break in the clouds (Leader) 21.2:2 Big prawning boat for N.T. (Clipper Bird - 'No plans to stop' Myall mining 21.2:4 Carrington Slipway) 1.2:4 Threat to $300m. mineral earnings 7,3:18 Query put to owners of ships 2.2:3 Myall sand mine appeal to open 10.3:11 Trawler launched (Clipper Bird) 5.2:6 Strike on rutile future 14.3:14 Chief officer learnt Japanese quickly 5.2:6 Irate miners criticise Cass Government 15.3:1 Oil supply ship for triala (Lady Vilma) 6.2:6 New rutile plant in W.A. 24.3:10 F.l.A. aeeka atudy on ship firms 10.2:11 Sandmining 'threatened' 4.4:23 Gas unit feature of ship (Iron Monarch) 16.2:4 Government to enter Myall Lakes mining appeal Proud name lives again in B.H.P. ship 19.2:9 5.4:1 Carrier for steel (Iron Monarch) 20.2:1 Wyong to discuss peninsula mining 17.4:11 Be efficient, Jones tells unions and Rutile mine to close this year 17.4:26 shipbuilders 20.2:3 Dismantle order on $lm. rutile dredge (North Two ships to leave slips (Carrington Slipway) Entrance) 27.4:1 22.2:4 Sharp cut seen in sandmining 28.4:3 Jones clears the shipping air - K. Longworth Tomago sand 'controlled' 28.4:2 23.2:2 The nerve to compromise (Leader) 30,4:2 Strike delays launching 23.2:4 City hub of sandmining - Survey 8.5:27 Trawler's launching day late (Cat Bird) 24.2:4 Company shifting its $lm. dredge 22.5:5 Heat and rain disrupt shipbuildera 27.2:1 Myall mining: To he or not to be? B. Reeves Trawler gear from Newcastle 27,2:4 5.6:2 Crisis in shipbuilding - K, Longworth 1.3:2; Beach mining ease to start Monday 19.6:4 2.3:2 Myall inquiry set to open 26.6:4 Patrol ship to be launched 14.3:4 Public interest claim in mining 26.6:4 Brisbane 'better dock proposition' 19.3:3 Myall Lakes inspected for inquiry 27.6:11 Jones stands by Newcastle 19.3:3 'Risk' taken on sandmining 28.6:5 Shipyard closure averted 29.3:4 Company 'set to mine Park' 29.6:3 Government offers incentive grant for ship Lake high dunes 'not unique' 30.6:12 orders 30.3:1 Bonus pay discussions 18,7:15 Deakin shipyard to close 3.4:1 Myall decision to take 'some time' 15.8:22 'Policies' lead to closure (Evans Deakin) Steady final div. by Cons. Rutile 29.8:23 4.4:13 W.A. holds up sandmining 14.9:3 Nixon accuses Jones of deceit over shipbuilding 5.4:3 SCIENCES A pumpkin in sackcloth (Leader) 9.4:2 Fifth supply ship order (Carrington Slipway) Professor's new post (Sir Ernest Titterton) 18.4:5 1.1:18 Ship built in S.A. but handed over here (Cape New chiefs named in CS.l.R.O. 11,1:9 Arnhem) 28.4:4 Laborato.y contract let 27.2:3 'Blind eye' to ship builders 4.5:3 Beam w/tches earth's moves 8.3:3 Shipyard may get reprieve (Evans Deakin) 5.5:3 $2.54. telescope parts due in port 14.3:3 The ships that Jack (and family) built - Tpi'scope parts arrive 21.3:13 Carrington Slipways - Survey 8.5:76 3ig jet soars to hunt the sun's secrets 18.4:2 Union view of maritime plan sou^t 9.5:18 Voids In space observed 22.5:19 A.N.L. talks on new carrier 10.5:8 Comet to pay visit 22.10:4 Closure terms settled 19.5:36 Ship repair action advocated 23.5:19 SCOUTING AND GUIDING Hope for ship conversion 25.5:3 Two ships go to owners (Carrington Slipways) Shorts or longs for scouts 1.1:18 2,6:9 Old new (scouts' uniform) 10.1:9 A,N.L. ahip for $4m. conversion (Mt Kembla) On the banks on Glenrock Lagoon 19.1:4 7.6:5 Corroboree for scouts 20.1:11 Not enough for docks in Sydney 8.6:4 International flavour at Guides' camp 1.2:4 Shipyard has full program 22,6:9 Scout awards for service 26.2:14 Launch at Tomago (Lady Rachel) 23.6:4 Guides may have to disband (1st Belmont) Evans D. 'reviews' oil rig cont-act 10.7:12 12.3:7 Slipways go into cranes 19,7:14 Social problems 'plague scouts' 5.4:3 L.H. 'Purse-string' on new trawler 11,8:11 Scouts aid church clean up 1.5:14 Marina's 'sinking feeling' not shared 13.8:1 New area scout leader named (J.C -Price) Government 'watching' shipbuilding 25.8:1 12.5:9 Shipbuilding report called 'dynamite' 25.8:4 Scouts branch out on a new trail - P. Jarratt $15m. rig order goes to Queensland 27.8:3 25.5:2 Newcastle will share $4.5m. oil rig project Scouts losing membership 25.5:5 29.8:4 Scouting officer to retire (E, Sprudd) 29.6:5 Cairns to get shipbuilding 30.8:3 Weekend produces the good and bad efforts of Odd container ship ordered 4.9:9 youth 30.7:3 Firm delivering first boat 5.9:7 Scouts plan convict act 8,8:21 Strike hita boat yard (Newcastle Marine Three scouts gain top badge 6,9:4 L.H. Construction) 18.9:4 Scout Hall to cost $15,000 11.10:4 H.V, Shipyard men resuming work Monday 22,9:4 Scouts follow early treks 3.12:4 Oil rig ship for launching (Carrington Slipway) 26,9:7 SHARKS Second time proved it (Northern Tide) 3.10:3 Government may use Queensland shipyard 12.10:7 3 sharks hooked off Collaroy 2.1:3 Shipbuilder sues Government (Adelaide Steamship Shark settling at Blacksmiths 10.1:1 Ind.) 19.10:3 Bigger sharks still in sea 15.1:3 Newcastle Marine Construction supplement Meshed off Newcastle 20.1:1 9.11:10-11 What a day for a quiet swim (44 sharks Carrington gets overseas order for tugs 21.11:15 spotted) 23.1:4 Supply ship ordered (Carrington Slipways) Sharks seen in harbour (Sydney) 7.2:3 10,12:9 Sharks attack swimmer's lifejacket (Townaville) Record ship launching tomorrow 13,12:9 27.3:5 Newcastle in line for big tanker 15.12:1 Shark taken alive with noose 20.8:1 Cut soon in shipbuilding subsidy 18.12:1 Sharks invade area beachea 19.11:1 Ship too big for dockyard 18.12:9 Sharks in Lake 'peaceful' 22.11:8 Government will chop shipbuilding subsidy by Dog takes shark at Blacksmiths 7.12:3 20p.c. 19.12:3 Dockyard chief's warning 20,12:5 N.M.H. INDEX 70-1973

SHIPPING SHIPPING - ACCIDENTS AND WRECKS

Boycott against American ships widens 4.1:1 Search fails to find Captain Oh 2.1:4 Dock leader in U.S. reacts 4,1:1 Tourists still flock to ferries 3.2:3 Stop union bans now - Snedden 4.1:1 Luck aids wrecked seamen 7.2:3 Take bans to A.C.T.U. - Hawke 4.1:1 Shipwrecked man sighted on rocks (Nisshin Maru) Getting steamed up (Leader) 4.1:2 8.2:3 U.S. retaliation ban could cost 200,000 jobs Only one survivor in loss of boat 9.2:3 4.1:3 From Newcastle to disaster (Peter Iredale, Union S.S, absorbs costs rise 4.1:14 1906) 10.2:7 Critics call on Whitlam to act on boycott 5.1:1 Tug winched upright again (Melbourne) 12.3:4 Diplomat gets no assurance 5,1:1 Skipper survives sinking (Bert Wallis, U,S. ban 'outside' A.CT.U, policy 5,1:3 Marjean) 31.3:1 Government shipping plan expected 5,1:4 Ships sink, burn in grim day 2.4:3 Ban may end today 6.1:1 Bulk ore carrier fast aground in Harbour Choosing the ground (Leader) 6,1:2 entrance (Iron Hunter) 18.6:1 Waterfront crisis 6,1:2 Light shipping skirts grounded carrier 19.6:3 U.S. concern on ship ban 6,1:3 Tide may lift ore ship 20.6:4 Seamen's vote to decide U.S. ban 8.1:1 Plan to float ship dropped 21.6:3 Shipping line ransom claim (P. & O.) 9.1:1 Iron Hunter refloated 22,6:1 Thursday end to ship ban tipped 9.1:1 (Jrounding subject to inquiry 23.6:3 All ports to vote on ban 9.1:3 Inquiry into ship grrounding 27.6:4 Talks on tanker row fail 9.1:7 Off soon - Iron Hunter 29.6:5 Rice welcomes seamen's vote on shipping ban Iron Hunter off to Brisbane 3.7:5 10.1:1 Copters lift 19 crew to shelter (Cherry Venture) Seamen lift ban on shipping 10,1:3 9.7:1 Container cargo gap explored 10.1:20 Ship's order to empty tanks (Cherry Venture) Wharf unions suspend ban 12.1:3 13.7:3 Lord Inchcape P. and 0. head 12.1:7 Ship's fate atill Indoubt (Cherry Venture) Premier to op)en container berth (Glebe Island) 14.7:1 22.1:4 Grounded ship for overseas - Iron Hunter 18,7:5 Maritime pay talks continue 6,2:11 Ministers agree on A.N.L, Tasman trade 14,9:4 New ships on way 10.2:11 Ship fire controlled (State of Rapasthan) Ban on new terminal (Glebe Harbour) 17.2:3 13.10:1 Shipping decision alarms 26.2:12 Small ship's moves baffle search (Blythe Star) Cargo ships strike-bound 27.2:1 17.10:1 Ship men in double pay call 27.2:11 Wide search for ship; fears growing (Blythe B.H.P. to charter carrier 1.3:5 Star) 18.10:3 Ship line planned 3.3:3 Search fails to find ship 19.10:3 Lloyds - ancient and modern 6.3:4 Huge sea search finds no sign of Blythe Star Attempt to save M.S.B. Jobs 7.3:18 20.10:12 Harbourmaster for tour (Capt. Hopper) 10.3:4 Hopes fade for ship 22.10:3 Omega referred 28.3:1 Government pays to shift wrecks (Trial Bay) Alpha and Omega (note) 29.3:2 23,10:11 Secretary poll declared void (Newcastle Branch Seven in miracle escape: three die (Blythe Secretary of Inst, of Marine &. Power Engineers) Star) 25.10:1 10.4:5 Mixed feelings on grounded ferries 25.10:4 Australian ships 'missing trade' 12.4:6 Government to check allegations Japanese Sydney handles less tonnage 16.4:7 ignored S.O,S, 26,10:1 End of era for Miller tankers 19.4:4 Lucky (note) 26.10:2 Boycott of French ships near 23.4:3 Long ferry tale in its final chapter (Trial Bay Port work to cost $315,000 (Crowdy Head) 3.5:11 wrecks) - K. Longworth 31.10:2 Shipping policies welcomed 3.5:24 Ship remains in beach mine 1.11:9 State body to plan development of ports 16.5:3 A.C.T.U. wants beacons on life rafts 1.12:11 Harbour charges increased 15 per cent 23.5:1 Ship tracking plan begins 3.12:7 With metrics a New new schedule 25.5:4 Blythe Star inquiry - Master's sobriety... Ports require $150m. in next decade 26.5:7 5.12:3 Tyne catches up with Coffs - K. Longworth 18.6:2 Master was 'under influence' 6.12:6 Few seem to care as links go - K. Longworth Captain quite sober - bosun 7.12:7 19.6:2 Ketch docks after sea tragedy 8.12:1 Containers to be expanded 23.6:13 Stricken ship's captain seen on bridge 8.12:3 Entering port is no time to ride waves 10.7:2 No Blythe Star watch - light keeper 12.12:1 Jones confident of Omega base 13.7:5 Stricken ship's load 'worried' bosun 13.12:5 New ships to Japan 26.7:6 Men 7 hours on disabled boat 15.12:3 Tug crews return to work 28.7:11 Limit on siting new port 8.8:10 SHIPPING - AUSTRALIAN NATIONAL LINE Another big iron ore carrier for B.H.P. coastal run 10.8:4 Shipping line raises leave 17.1:14 Omega prime N-target 13.8:3 Charter approved on bulk carriers 2.3:3 Clarence Port work halt 14.8:15 Jones approves A.N.L. bulk ship import 2,4:4 Maritime award queried 15.8:5 New A.N.L. ships to seek trade 15.9:13 Port Kembla replaces Newcastle 18.8:3 A.N.L. makes $2.61m for year 21.11:23 Engineers to stop work 18.8:9 Aust. ships for Tasman bid 18.8:13 SHIPPING - COAL LOADER Engineers walk off ships, halt cargo flow 21.8:3 Shipping strike nears end 22.8:3 New Kooragang coal facilities 'not yet Marine pilots given rise 24.8:5 Justified' 2.2:5 Omega talks would seek restrictions 29.8:5 Into deep water - site of second coal loader Typhoid check on tanker 29,8:7 (Leader) 29.12:2 Omega talks to continue 6,9:5 Waiting for ship to come home (Coffs Harbour) SHIPPING - 'ON THE WATERFRONT' 7.9:4 'Cruiso' winner to make his first cruise 10,9:3 Shippers look for charters 19.2:9 B.H.P. move agrainst engineers 22.9:9 Losing out on containers 26.2:12 Shipping freight rise eased 24.9:8 Deeper Port 'urgent' 5,3:7 P. and O. avoids awful blunder 12,10:4 $11,5m, order ends anxiety 12.3:6 Engineers to hold stoppage 3,11:4 Depth problem rears its head 19.3:9 Engineers call shipping strike 6.11:1 Policy influencing size of ahips 26.3:9 Maritime engrineers stay out 8.11:12 Australian flag bid hopeful 2.4:7 Engineers go back to coastal ships 9.11:8 Shipyard 'combat' 9.4:6 Shipping starts to feel world shortage of oil M.S.B. seeking computer aid 16.4:9 1,12:4 Cargo on wharf - again the old question 23.4:8 Barges could take load off roads 5,12:2 Wharf numbers port problem 30.4:8 Sail could save world trade 6.12:2 Apathy making port third rate 7.5:10 Cantierra refuses to fuel Liberian ship 20,12:3 L.A.S.H. ship impresses 14.5:6 Unions allow Greek ahip to enter port 20.12:5 Little hope for labour swap 21.5:10 Pay issue on Greek ahip resolved 22.12:8 Crisis seen as aid to coal 28.5:9 Ban may delay carrier 20.12:9 Unions act to lift overseas trade 4.6:9 Coat hits idea of containers 24.12:4 N.M.H. INDEX 71-1973

SHIPPING - 'ON THE WATERFRONT' (C'td) SHIPPING - PORT OF NEWCASTLE (C'td)

Retirement of Canberra due 11.6:6 Port shortage diverts ships 18.5:4 Ugly box makes wharf longer 18.6:8 Ship diverted from Newcastle 19.5:3 Japanese assured 9.7:6 Record cargoes in-out 19.5:14 Agent survived ship wreck 16,7:6 Huge port loaders are out 22.5:1 New bulk carrier due next week 23,7:6 Shortage of labor diverts six ships 22.5:4 Costs rise for sea polluters 30,7:6 L.A.S.H. speeds up unloading 23,5:21 Opening of plant curbs shipping 13,8:8 Bight swell too big for new ships 23.5:21 Drop in cargo figures likely 27.8:8 Bulk carrier to keep pace (Wayfarer) 23.5:21 Future bright for raw prawn 3.9:8 Ship overlay is fire hazard 24.5:4 P.M's shipbuilding fear 10,9:7 To visit us (Himalaya) 25.5:1 Shipbuilders wait for Government help 17.9:8 Repair work starts on cranes 25.5:4 Ships hard to get on coast 1.10:8 Port pilots on strike 25.5:7 Japanese outshine dockyard output 8.10:9 Two ships to take sorghum 26.5:4 Port in middle of cargo boom 15.10:10 Pilot crews stay at work 26.5:9 Tjiwangi switch cargo remedy 22,10:10 Record cargo (Iron Endeavour) 6.6:5 Old ship rumours refuse to die 29,10:8 Singapore ship line extends its service 6.6:19 Government favours naval yard 5.11:7 Giant ship will visit port (China Bear) 8.6:8 Self-unloaders 'key' to Bight problem 12.11:8 Sydney crane slow but sure 4.7:5 More Ro-Ro visits needed 19.11:7 Weather keeps ships out 7.7:1 Wheat exports well down 26.11:8 Entering port is no time to ride waves 10.7:1 New prospects now on unit loading 3.12:8 Jones sceptical of State'a $70m. port plan Canberra tightens interest in shipping 10.12:6 12.7:1 Newcastle coal may go to U.S. 17.12:10 M.S.B. could atop old coal waggona 13.7:3 Punch to detail proposed port land plans SHIPPING - PORT OF NEWCASTLE 14,7:13 Ships unable to get labor 17.7:5 Port labor problem, why are so many ships idle 3 U.K. buses run aground (Tricolor) 20.7:13 - K. Longworth 4.1:2 Post on port advisory to Sanderson 21.7:9 Labor shortages damage port's standing - One ship where the crew gives orders 23.7:2 K. Longworth 5.1:2 Concern on night port curbs 27.7:4 Money delays ship repairs (Diamond Fleur) Fitness test for cranes 28.7:9 13.1:4 $60m. yearly Newcastle exports 2.8:4 Ship's crew saved from hunger (Diamond Fleur) Fast turnround ship clears port in a day 4.8:4 18.1:5 Refrigerated cargo ship for Newcastle - Japan Indian carrier is gem of a ship (Ratna Kurti) run (Meisei Maru) 7.8:12 18.1:12 250 to join cruise ship (Himalaya) 8.8:16 No opinion on ship delay (Diamond Fleur) 19.1:3 Dredges to be towed to Singapore (Richard Sick man taken off ship (Eltanin) 17.1:4 Vowell, William J. McKell) 11.8:11 Ho-Ro ships together (Dilkara, Tricolor) 20.1:4 Suffering for the sins of others (Leader) Diamond Fleur jobs to start 20.1:4 13.8:2 'Full house' at bulk berth 20.1:4 Berth handles smallest ship 14.8:10 Repairs to stranded ship begin (Diamond Fleur) Port increases its wool shipments 14.8:11 24.1:20 Port Kembla replaces Newcastle 18.8:3 Stranded ahip leaves port (Diamond Fleur) Engineers walk off ships, halt cargo flow 27.1:11 21.8:3 Coming of age of shiplovers 8,2:4 Shipping strike nears end 22.8:3 Iron Derby to be scrapped 8.2:4 Ship had to leave part of its cargo (Hertford) New ships on N.G. service 9,2:11 23.8:3 Coal for new Korean works 13,2:5 Strike on tugs clogs port 24.8:3 Ship gets harbour priority (Iron Dampier) Tug men may resume 25.8:4 13.2:5 Tug crews end atrike 27.8:2 Control of porta with Newcastle 16.2:4 Union refuses overaeas ahip on coastal run entry Port plan was phantom - Jones 20.2:1 to Newcastle 28.8:4 A storm in any port (Leader) 20.2:2 Overseas ahip atalled though union ban off Stowaways sent back home (Cable Enterprise) 29.8 :21 26.2:3 Dredge to tie up in Port (W.D.A, Endeavour) L.A.S.H. ships may include Newcastle 26.2:12 31,8:4 Port not affected by strike 28.2:7 Ship takea back its cargo after fruitless Tanker delayed second time 1.3:8 Journey (Vishva Bindu) 5.9:4 Union stand on port 6.3:4 Customs tackle picklish problem 6.9:3 Japanese Captain was first back (M. Satomaka) Nauru's biggest ship in port 12.9:14 (Orient Maru) 7.3:6 Board talks on cranes 15.9:4 No deep sea port data, says Punch 7.3:9 Newcastle to greet Himalaya 19,9:7 No-work strike stops work 8.3:4 Can you pick the difference (Regional Endeavour) Unions to meet on port 'threat' 9.3:4 21,9:3 M.S.B, post for Mr Hutchinson 14.3:18 Stayput Captain sets poser (Maria Icilas) 25.9:3 A single voice (Mr Hutchinson) (note) 15.3:2 Something for everyone solves ship riddle 26,9:3 Ship to stay longer (Nieuw Holland) 17.3:4 Water Board officer retires today (J. Robertson) Last day on tugboats (Capt. Boyd) 21.3:5 27.9:5 New cargo service to Pacific offered 23.3:8 Another delay for ship (Maria Icilas) 27.9:8 Wonders of their age 27.3:4 Traffic chaos as Himalaya welcomed 28,9:1 Union ban on ship; crew 'underpaid' (Border Wharfies caught red-faced 28.9:1 Shepherd) 10.4:4 Himalaya view was different 28,9:4 Pilot launch breakdown - ships delayed off Firms asked to back ship 1,10:8 harbour 12.4:1 Port depth cuts big ships' loads 3.10:4 Welcome trade in empty containers 12.4:4 Idle $7m. Australian dredge wins India contract M.S.B. plans for ro-ro ramp 13.4:4 5.10:5 Pilots use port tug 13.4:9 Hunter always prey to strife 6,10:4 Ship's visit off over wool ban (Tjiwangi) For Captain and crew it's fish all alive-O; 14.4:10 (Kimihata Maru) 10.10:3 Old cutter on visit 19.4:8 Statistics for port activities 10.10:19 Newcastle to send pipes (Sariba) 20.4:4 A weighty problem solved (moving of heavy chain) A maiden voyage that wasn't (Cape Arnhem) 12.10:3 20.4:4 Port 'easy' on tanker crew (Stolt Sheaf) 15.10:4 Dive bell to leave harbour (Tricolour) 20.4:4 Dredge sails for India job (A.D. Geopoter) Tanker caught in strikes (San Roceo) 2.5:6 17.10:4 Oil discharge resumed 3.5:4 Cargo misses ship in labor shortage (Tjiwangi) *ho pilots the cutter for pilot? 3.5:5 18,10:3 Clerks agree to manning 3.5:5 Cocky the sailor doesn't swear 18.10:3 Coal title returns to port - Survey 8.5:30 Lack of cargo cancels ship 20.10': 10 M.S.B. works beyond 10-year plan - Survey New steel ship visits port 1.11:17 8.5:30 Freighter takes on water 2.11:13 New cargoes win port welcome - Survey 8.5:31 Union strife dogs new steel carrier (Iron Monarch) Stoppage delays shipment 10.5:5 3.11:4 fuel leaks checked regularly 11.5:3 Deep port facility tipped for Stockton 5.11:1 Quality limiting gas pipes loads 16.5:18 Into deep water (Leader) 5.11:2 N.M.H. INDEX 72-1973

SHIPPING - PORT OF NEWCASTLE (C'td) SHOWS

Exorcising a ghost in the wrong spirit (deep Increased prize money for Show 2.1:4 water port) 5.11:2 Quality entries give Show good start (Morisset) Stockton Bight bulk terminal backed 3,11:4 11.1:8 Woodsreef seeks Newcastle loading 8.11:20 Newcastle Show lines up acts 26.1:5 Galah tidies up ship bar (Yarra River) 10.11:1 New Show site for axemen 1,2:3 Beer talks overboard on high sea (Maria Icilas) New lighting to cost $2,000 3,2:39 16.11:5 Show holiday (Maitland) 8.2:13 Polar ship arrives with heavy cargo (Nella Dan) Rain washes out Show (Morisset) 12.2:10 17.11:4 Schedules for Show available (Wyong) 14.2:16 Berth shortage ties up ships 20.11:4 Showgirl entrant (Deanne Heuston, Maitland) Greek ship row flares 21.11:4 17.2:15 Coal trader back after 2-year wait (Rickie Last Show day draws big crowd (Wyong) 19.2:10 Miller) 21.11:31 All set for the Show (Newcaatle) 20.2:3 These shippers wouldn't win popularity stakes Sir Leslie Herron to open Show 20.2:11 23.11:4 It's on with the Show 21.2:4 Tug crews refuse Greek ship haul 24.11:14 Show craft judge offers help 21.2:8 Unions lift ban on Greek ships 28.11:9 Stores closing at noon 21,2:8 Visitor in port for final Newcastle call 1,12:11 Show family tradition (Cannlngton) 22.2:1 Ship slips from port in defiance of ban 8.12:3 Newcastle Show opens 22.2:8,9 Port's trade falls 14 p,c. since '69-'70 14,12:8 Times change, but sideshows just go on 22.2:9 Tugs refuse Greek ship 19,12:5 Chamber saya retain Show holiday (Maitland) Crisis reveals port problem 27.12:4 22,2:14 Port bottleneck cuts coal boom 29,12:3 Rain dance in reverse 22,2:14 Show results 22,2:21 SHIPPING SEAMEN Shire Show holiday 22,2:7 L.H. 50,000 attend second day of Show 23.2:1 Promise by union to man ship (Iron Somersby) Food for thought at the show 23.2:4 2.1:4 Lieutenant-Governor opens city Show 23.2:4,7 American ships refused port facilities 3.1:1 Judge urges jumping event switch 24.2:10 Seamen man Iron Somersby 3.1:10 Youth takes bigger role in Show 24.2:11 Rebuke for atand on ahip ban 3.1:16 Attendance at Show a record 26.2:1 Seamen ban new carrier (Iron Monarch) 28.2:3 Kevin Bacon wins Show jumping 26.2:7,12 Pay for poor quartera 3.3:3 Anti-rain dancers - Tall order - dry Maitland Union ban on ahip; crew 'underpaid' (Border Show 27.2:5 Shepherd) 10.4:4 Going into their anti-race dance (Maitland) Tanker ban to stay 11.4:14 28.2:1 Seamen given extra pay time 18,6:8 Schedules for Show - Gloucester 28.2:10 Jones inactive on policies, seamen claim 7.8:6 Muswellbrook schedules 1.3:18 Single award for seamen 11.8:11 Maitland Show feature 1,3:20-21 Cooks seek silence ashore 4.10:1 Maitland Show results 2.3:7 Show crowd fails to set record (Maitland) 3.3:3 SHIPPING - WHARVES AND WHARF LABOUR Judges say dressage standard up 3,3:12-13 Show breaks records 5.3:9 Bigger wharf levy urged 9,1:4 Cessnoek Show on tomorrow 8,3:19 58 strikes on Aust, waterfront 9.1:4 Cessnoek Show - first day events draw 2,500 4-hour stop on wharves 19,1:4 people 10,3:10 Cranedrivers' strike threat 26,1:4 Day change helps Cessnoek Show 12,3:8 Sudden wealth for wharfies 10.2:3 Prospects for Show promising 12.3:14 Newcastle M.S.B. men vote to end strike 13.3:3 Big increase in Show entries (Upper Hunter) Deputation on dismissals 15.3:5 31.3:14 Dismissals at M.S.B, deferred 16.3:3 Steer takes top award (Manilla Show) 3.4:13 Loading grant on wharves 20.3:3 Upper Hunter Show today 4.4:12 Bill to raise wharf levy 5.4:3 Over Im. at Show 24.4:1 Stoppage chain disrupts port 1.5:5 Show date application (Newcastle) 27,6:10 Time on their hands? 4.5:4 Showday move (Port Stephens) 5,7:8 Wharfies earn more in North 16.5:5 Show hall destroyed by blaze (Wallsend Pavilion) Waterfront short of labor as shipping grows 17.7:1 16.5:17 Showground phoenix? 18.7:4 Shortfall of labor talks 17.5:4 Watersiders' record puts ships on time 19.5:4 Hunter Show dates 26.7:3 H.V. Why wharfies held strikes 22.5:4 February 21 Show holiday 18.8:4 Wharfies can opt to return 1.6:4 Donkeys to go in Show (Singleton) 28.8:12 Waterside move for more men 8.6:6 Horse show date decided (Morisset) 30.8:6 L.H. 13th and last year for wharf leader (H. Gower) Show holiday (February 21) 5.9:19 15.6:4 Record Show at Gosford 25.9:4 Cargo containers pile up under ban 15.6:5 Show judging begins today (Singleton) 3,10:5 Special cranes delay action 16.6:4 Cessnoek Show body's profit rises sharply Strike stops containers 20.6:5 4.10:6 H.V. Wharfies may lift work ban 22.6:5 Show goes on at Singleton 6.10:9 59 stops on wharves 27.6:16 Gift offsets loss by rain, power 8,10:7 New system creates record for coal loading 3.7:5 Raymond Terrace rodeo feature 18.10:4-5 H.V. Rose elected as W.W.F. secretary 4.7:5 Rodeo expected to draw 10,000 18.10:6 H.V. Cargo held up by dispute (Sydney) 4.7:8 Rough riders flying high 22.10:3 Waterfront strikers call A.CT.U. 7.7:3 Winners in rodeo 22.10:4 Wharf strike settled 10.7:3 Road parking for Show 24.10:31 Uneasy Sydney wharf truce 11.7:1 Woman rodeo rider returns 25.10:6 H.V. Waterfront dispute on again 14.7:1 Maitland rodeo record expected 25,10:6 H.V. Waterfront stopwork 20.7:1 Rodeo makes 'good' profit "1.10:3 H.V. Waterside truce reached 21.7:4 Showground bike-way plan 7.11:28 Berth to close for tests 15,8:5 Stage set for Dungog Show 8.11:1 H.V, Trouble loading ship denied 28.8:10 Governor to open 1974 Show 9,11:3 11 ships hit by parking dispute 29.8:21 Fine Show at Dungog 10.11:11 Authority rejects port labor rise 4.9:5 Good season lifts Dungog Show 12.11:6 Dockers firm over parking 5.9:9 No Show holiday request (Muswellbrook) 22.11:2 Port labor boost plea 6.9:5 H.V. Chain reaction slows dockers 3.10:5 Cessnoek updates Show area 22.11:3 H.V. Dockers strike hite 29 ships 6.10:9 Singleton Show body up $8,000 10.1210 Day labor cut in Sydney 13.10:3 Schedules for Show mailed 18.12:13 Union helps bereaved Indian sailor 5.12:29 SOCIAL SERVICES Talks on guard row 11.12:5 Dockers earned $121 a week 11.12:8 Company, union to meet on wharf row 14.12:4 Illness listing on benefits is abolished 5,1:1 Greek ships again banned 17.12:4 Commonwealth may cover all social benefits 11.1:1 Delicate timing could leave mother at home 11.1:5 Pornography - 2-State pact 20.1:3 Few alcoholics on skid row 24.1:4 N.M.H. INDEX 73-1973

SOCIAL SERVICES (C'td) SOCIAL SERVICES (C'td)

Rehabilitation for youth 25.1:10 Choosing a dole career 12.12:2; 13.12:2 Day centre for aged backed 12.2:10 $l/4m, hostel for elderly planned 13.12:29 More aid for lone mothers 15.2:5 Pruning the garden (youtli on the dole) 14.12:2 Life Line launches appeal 15.2:8 Greenlight awaited on hostel for aged 17.12:12 Grants to family planning 16.2:3 Grsuita a boost for welfare project 18.12:2 Heavy aid for Life Line 16.2:4 Extension of social services supported 19.12:10 New Federal benefit for aged care 1.3:4 50,000 aged living poorly 5.3:3 SOUTH AUSTRALIA Cleaning up the bait (Leader) 7.3:2 (Jbscenity Act revision 7.3:9 Labor favoured for second term in today's S.A. Vouth work to expand (Newcastle Youth Service) poll 10.3:3 12.3:7 Hall to quit league 26.3:3 Long mission service to end (Mr L.B. Wilks) Hall resigns from L.C.L, 28.3:3 14.3:8 New Liberal Party in S.A. 2.4:1 Adoption mix-up: couple got wrong baby 15.3:1 S.A. government freezea land pricea 17,5:1 Centre helps handicapped (Spastic Centre) Dunstan may call for poll 27.6:3 15.3:14 L.C.L. lead poll in by-election 13.8:1 Rehabilitating the disabled (Miss S. Blackmore) S.A. gamblers to get casino but not in 22.3:14 capital 17.8:1 No delay for social service 23.3:3 Vote on S.A. casinos 19.9:3 No^ait plan for relief 3.4:1 Commission on welfare 5.4:9 SPACE EXPLORATION Workshop State post (J. Hall) 5.4:17 'Professionals' to plan births 10.4:7 Space station on way out (Carnarvon) 22.2:3 Campaign for workshop 13.4:5 Victory to Labor in S.A. 12.3:1 Payment may be doubled (child endowment) 14.4:3 Tracking antenna dedicated 14.4:9 Vic. elderly to get new deal 23.4:10 Watch for new comet soon 1.8:10 Government aid needed to end pioverty 26.4:3 Jupiter blows hot and cold 1.8:10 Home care anomaly could go 3.5:3 Space station strike ends after pledge 13.9:5 Scheme outlined for delinquents 7.5:9 Venus, Jupiter rushing apart 29.11:10 Cary Bay Home success 10.5:2 L.H. Telescope mirror arrives 4.12:10 Welfare will 'alter society' 14.5:3 Study of benefits begin 15.5:10 SPACE OBJECTS Red tape hits needy 16.5:10 From orphans to farming (Dr Barnado's) 16.5:18 R.A.A.F. says 'it was the Russians' 11.4:1 Cass seeking to legalise homosexuality 17.5:3 'Thing' in sky 26.7:3 Sole-support mothers to grain new benefits Sky bolt search hindered 27.7:3 23.5:3 Search for meteorite 28.7:3 Family Life seminar 25.5:4 Stay-home pay support 1.6:7 SPECIAL ARTICLES Welfare man to study overseas (J. Ferris) 2.6:4 When you're past the disco age 5.6:4 Wives for sale at annual girl market - N. Lo Plea for aid to alcoholics 5,6:11 Bello 6.1:6 Government aid for home units (Bethshan - Wyee) Rome loves its traffic police 6.1:7 12.6:14 A corkscrew fish of the sand flats - D'Ombrain Scholar seeks in vain for a 'dry' Aussie 14.6:4 6.1:7 Human sexuality seminar theme 15.6:4 Studying how creatures fly - Freeman 6.1:7 Relieving the tensions of home boredom 27.6:17 Water on the ice is a rare drink 6.1:7 Here down-and-outs refind themselves (Miracle 'Extinct' bird makes comeback - J. Forbes Haven) 28.6:4 13.1:6 Field officer appointed (S. Nicholls) 5.7:5 Wilting relic of Valley history (Cessnoek) - Housing from hostel urged 13.7:6 Vaisey 13,1:7 Advice section opens (St Vincent de Paul) The solitary bees don't sleep alone - D'ombrain 16.7:8 13.1:7 Scheme to help 'down and outs' 18.7:1 Scotland's Rob Roy to stand in bronze - Workshop in need of cash (Cessnoek Sheltered Burrowes 13.1:7 Workshbp) 19.7:7 H.V. Cleaner Thames has fish again - C Hover 20,1:8 Probe into poverty widened 20.7:5 Old bees just blow away - D'Ombrain 20.1:7 Cripple buses to be withdrawn (Newcastle Crippled It was 250 yards off Newcastle beach - shark - Children's Assoc.) 31.7:1 P. Murray 20.1:7 80 for Life Line talks 4.8:9 Australian aerobat performs on ice (Sadler) - Programs for aid 'lack imagination' 6.8:4 L. Wells 20.1:7 Child Welfare Act 'fails' 6.8:4 A snob in the world of burglars - Kleeman Eor the disabled, a social club 9.8:4 27.1:7 Delinquency survey to take 3 years 16.8:5 Mongolian nomads are settled now - J. Pringle Marriage failures 'not all divorced' 21.8:5 27.1:7 Social reform review 23.8:7 How sharks hunt - D'Ombrain 27.1:7 Council 'hiding head in sand' on dances 24.8:3 Village longevity a hot secret - Lo Bello 3.2:6 Lord Mayor invited to 'wild' dance spot 25.8:3 Great Fleet pictures, gems in collection 3.2:6 A good clip under ear (for larrikins) 28.8:4 Make a balalaika then learn to play it - Council lifts ban on dance 29.8:11 M. Biggins 3,2:7 Handicap welfare reforms 30.8:3 Span of spider with fancy palate - D'Ombrain Labor plans for welfare 31.8:3 3.2:7 Birth control poverty hedge 5.9:7 Dutch may be tower of strength 3.2:7 Striking families 'totally destitute' 6.9:3 A dream dies in dirt (pop festival) - P. Jarratt Vouth to talk on sex, drugs 8.9:9 10,2:6 'I'm alive' plan for Life Line 8,9:10 Latter-day Jonah lived to tell (James Bartley) - Waddy bars A.B.C. from Girls' Home 13.9:3 D. Gunston 10.2:7 Advice' to teenagers causes anger 13.9:4 Trucks defeat canny dotterel 10.2:7 Oovernment aids 'nameless' children 19.9:5 From Newcastle to disaster (Peter Iredale) - Government pledged on welfare 22.9:10 ship - Stokes 10.2:7 Science searches for sobriety 16.10:2 Grand old lady running out of steam - P, Jarratt Cass supports bid to legalise homosexuality 17.2:7 17.10:3 Gerardo clings to his Madonna - Lo Bello 17.2:7 Debate on sex bill today 18.10:6 Knowing your marks helps with mackerel - Sex bill passed in House 19.10:3 D'Ombrain 17.2:7 12,173 dinners in past year (Belmont Meals-on- Cougrars thrive in California 17.2:7 "heels) 25,10:1 L.H. Miners Advocate - Paper's fiery early years - Hostel bid for handicapped 31.10:6 G. Thomas 24.2:7 •ore councils employ social workers 17.11:14 Their courage is legendary - P. Polk (Gurkhas) Clamp goes on access to personal files 22.11:1 24.2:7 State wards' home 28.11:10 World turned when he gave the sun its place Parents without partners meet 29.11:9 (Copernicus) - S. John 24.2:7 "eglonal group to help handicapped 6.12:5 H.V. Pretty but also dangerous (sea snakes) - D'Ombrain Centre for needy - Weston 6.12:5 H.V. 24.2:7 Newcastle to get $60,000 Federal aid on welfare Everest still lures them 24.2:7 11.12:1 74-1973 N.M.H, INDEX

SPECIAL ARTICLES Ctd) SPECIAL ARTICLES (C'td) Morpeth - where the Bishops and ships rode tall Atlantis and one rumbling island - R. Sudhalter 3.3:6 - L. Boon 14.7:7 Old world lingers on in Macau - C. Osborne The cosy cocoon - A. D'Ombrain 14.7:7 3.3:7 Quest for Miller music - M. Cope 14.7:7 Tap dancer of the stormy sea (p)etrel) - Gringos in the land of the Incas - S. McClung D'Ombrain 3.3:7 31.7:7 Sad tales of big, bad ales - S. Mcllwaine It's tough flying into a storm - A. D'Ombrain 3.3:7 21.7:7 Gyroplane - the poor man's copter - R, Howe Here speeching English - N. Lo Bello 28.7:7 10.3:7 His violins are gems (Sadler) - M. Cope 28.7:7 Strapper of Loekgelly strikes again (J. Dick) Man is the fly in the ointment - D'Ombrain J, Burrowes 10.3:7 28.7:7 Dig this worm - D'Ombrain 10.3:7 They were rum days in 1808 - A. Vaisey 28.7:7 For Alf it's one big act - (Warren Mitchell) Cities of beauty and horror - Hiroshima and T. Barrass 10.3:7 Nagasaki - S. McClung 4.8:7 Laughter and lager on Saturday arvo (Star Hotel) Sweetlip: a fish by many other names - D'Ombrain P. Jarratt 17.3:7 4.8:7 Birdbrains who fight shiny foes - D'Ombrain Speedsters streak for the 'ultimate' 4.8:7 17.3:7 Gone to the dogs (pig) - D- Butler 4.8:7 New Zealand's Magna Carta - P. Haslam 17.3:7 Swordfishing: a duel to the end - D'Ombrain ley nightmare (Dr Lewis) - D. Riseborough 11.8:7 24.3:7 The house with a past (Anne Frank's) - Lo Bello The adaptable crab - D'Ombrain 24.3:7 11.8:7 N.Z. is fine but not for possums - P. Haslam A missionary all her life (Mrs Wiles) - 31.3:7 P. Haslam 18.8:7 The 'scrap'-iron flotilla wore feathers - Boy inventor - faker or genius - N. Lo Bello A. D'ombrain 31.3:7 18.8:7 I've hated every car I've had - M. Royko Blue is for boys, birds, but not flies - 7.4:7 A. D'Ombrain 18.8:7 Myall's Eden feels the axe - A. von Bertouch Tonga - still the Friendly Islands - A. Watkins 7.4:7 25.8:7 Young Voyager's flight to tragedy - D'Ombrain 'Queen' reigns supreme in Long Beach - Boardman 7.4:7 25.8:7 Quebec has a carnival spirit - A. Watkins A fish tale that's easy to swallow - A. D'Ombrain 14.4:7 25.8:7 Marlin tried high life in show business - Bold hearted lovers - M. Cope 1.9:7 A. D'Ombrain 14.4:7 Where cedars still stand tall (Watagan) - Bottle messages are museum pieces - Lo Bello P. Haslam 1.9:7 14.4:7 The drongo Is no fool - A. D'Ombrain 1.9:7 • This gentleman likes cameras (Erie Sutherland) An old salt and his sea chest (Capt. Henderson) I. Maeara 21.4:7 - K. Longworth 8.9:7 It's Easter all year for these chickens - Here's gfold on them thar hills (A. D'Ombrain) A. Kleeman 21.4:7 8.9:7 Birds can be playmates - A. D'Ombrain 21.4:7 In the wake of the clipper ships - G. Webb 8.9:7 The consul was a greedy rascal - J. Forbes 21.4:7 The wi se owl knows how 8.9:7 Glimpses of Gallipoli - P. Haslam 25.4:5 Dobell's art heads home briefly - P. Morg^an Big and little were 'wags' - A. D'Ombrain 15.9:7 28.4:7 Let's all play the computer card game - D. Butler He's a real Prince Charming - B. Boothroyd 15.9:7 28.4:7 'Monster' (pike eel) had to tow the line - Everest before breakfast - Osborne 5.5:7 D'Ombrain 15.9:7 Is Maib's mountain higher - W. Randall 5.5:7 Ancient cities defy modern theories - 12th Century sect thrives (Waldensians) 5.5:7 S. &, S. McClung 22.9:7 There's only one fault with Fresco - A. Watkins Subterranean blind snake is a slipper character 12.5:7 - A. D'Ombrain 22.9:7 Antonis had a wail of a funeral - D. Butler Livingstone - herald of Africa - W.H. Owens 12.5:7 29 .9 :7 This bird lives up to its name - A. D'Ombrain Avondale pastor digs archaeology - P. Haalam 12.5:7 29.9:7 Tricked by a big green toad - A. D'Ombrain Leapin' lizard, he's murderous - A, D'Ombrain 19.5:7 29.9 :7 Shades of Sydney's Opera House (Newcastle City The great clean-up (in London) - G. Eccles Hall) - K. Longworth 19.5:7 6.10:7 Bunion's Folly (Albury) a civic gem - J. Bunton Of tipsy lorikeets and boozy butterflies - 24.5:2 A. D'Ombrain 6.10:7 Under the circus Big Top - J. Larkin 26.5:7 The sovereign Jellybean at war with nowhere - Will the Princess (cuckoo) return to her castle Mrs Lo Bello 6.10:7 - A. D'Ombrain 26,5:7 Choirmaster is a taskmaster (Didman) - M. Biggins Tourism is only a haunting memory (C Watson) 13.10:7 2.6:7 Spring fever is for the birds - A. D'Ombrain Bunyip bug's bitten the West again - D'Ombrain 13.10:7 2.6:7 Years and ears and Bonnie the Clyde - R. Jones Aunt Sally circus still the real thing - 13.10:7 G. Greaves 2.6:7 Angles are unlikely at the Sign of the Angel - Antjar! hears the call of the desert - F. Kelett 20,10:7 K. Lockwood 9.6:7 Biters, blighters and stings - D'Ombrain Dim days for the Cavern - M. Cope 9,6:7 20.10:7 Watch out for cheeky possums - A. D'Ombrain Visitors stand amazed - N. Lo Bello 20.10:7 9.6:7 Dollars buy death for a mighty fish - D'Ombrain Wanderers of the world - Cope 16.6:7 27.10:7 Poor Old Tom; she hated all women - D'Ombrain The one who got away (Thunderbolt) - M. Delprat 16,6:7 27.10:7 Cable cars part of Frisco's folklore 16.6:7 Britannic rules the waves - M. Cope 27.10:7 Rifles give way to shovels (Foreign Legion) Battle to save the babies (harp seals) - 16.6:7 Crittenden 3.11:7 Follow that cab - M. Royko 23.6:7 A bit of blue down at the bower - D'Ombrain A link with the old smithy - A. D'Ombrain 3.11:7 23.6:7 Needle artist keeps you in stitches - N. Lo Local boy who made bad - N. Lo Bello 23.6:7 Bello 3.11:7 A century of getting their man - usually - Great China in retrospect 10.11:7 A. Kleeman 30.6:7 Off to Wellington, boots and all - M. Jones Artists Odyssey over - P. Jarratt 30.6:7 10.11:7 This moth is no myth - A. D'Ombrain 30.6:7 As quick as a wink...skink - D'Ombrain 10.11:7 Chang and Eng never knew solitude - D. Gunston Steam finally beat the mosquito fleet - L. Boon 7.7:7 17.11:7 Birds lie low at noon - A. D'Ombrain 7.7:7 Plain Janes off on a caper - D'Ombrain 17.11:'' N.M.H. INDEX 75-1973 SPECIAL ARTICLES (C'td) SPORT (C'td) Keep to canals in plum tree city • d. Boardman League games proceed 16.6:1 17.11:7 Laconic 9-year old is king of the mini-bikes Sortie enda in bloodless queue - i^. Jarratt 18.6:3 8.12:7 Wimbeldon upset 21.6:24 Mission marlin - B. Hills 8.12:7 Wimbledon - Girls seek increase 22.6:18 The end of a way of life? 8.12:7 Wimbeldon - Natase quick to hit top form 27.6:34 No petrol shortage - A. D'Ombrain 8.12:7 Wimbeldon - Testing time for Margaret Court 28.6:22 SPORT Wimbledon - Natase shocks officials 29.6:16 Wimbledon upsets left to Australians 30.6:30 'lost' ketch makes line (Even) 1.1:3 Wimbledon - Girls to carry hopes for singles Pakistan in fight (2nd Test) 1.1:22 title win 2.7:18 Evonne v Margaret 1.1:22 Wimbeldon - Evonne ready for title bid 4.7:32 Watkins chosen for 3rd Test 2.1:1 Margaret Court beaten in semi. 5.7:1 Attempt to tighten T.V, fights 2.1:4 Wimbledon - Mayer respects shock defeat of star Pakistan fightback gives Test chance 2.1:14 5,7:32 Aust. tennis open to favourites (Newcombe, Junior told to face football judiciary 6.7:3 Court) 2.1:14 Wimbledon - 'I played better but so did she' - Rafferty atarta 658 mile run 3.1:8 Evonne 6.7:16 Test swings in favour of Pakistan 3.1:32 Wimbeldon finals fizzle out 9.7:14 Start of 'Herald' knockout on January 28 4.1:22 League ban on boy continues 10.7:1 Australia clinch Test series 4.1:22 Heaving a brick (Stroud) 14.7:12 Cost major factor in yacht series (America's Shane out of world swim titles 14.7:40 Cup) 5.1:14 Basketball offer to Badminton 19.7:22 Hammond, Jenner for tour 5.1:16 It's that time of the year again (brickthrowing) Pakistan make Test change 6.1:34 20 .7 :5 Pakistan look set for Test victory (3rd Test) You could hear a brick drop 23.7:3 9.1:18 Four winners in tour of Hunter 24.7:18 Australian rally makes Pakistan battle 11.1:26 New dog tote work to begin 24.7:18 Gould, Whitfield in Australian records 11.1:26 Women get a kick out of karate 26.7:10 Clean sweep of series 12.1:16 Roberts again top in tour of Hunter 30.7:14 Moremoney or trots - banned 22.1:18 Racing lub gets T.A.B. grant 2.8:1 H.V, Foreman shows he's boss (Foreman - Frazler) Yacht Club to expand 2.8:10 L.H. 24.1:32 Wallsend sporting complex feature 7.8:11 Belmont 16ft Sailing Club feature 25.1:20-21 N.D.C.A. reaches milestones 7.8:15 Hipwell for Scots' Union Centenary 25.1:28 Sport ministry 'with meaning' 9.8:8 Sydney rider breaks 150 m.p.h. barrier 30.1:3 So what, saya U.S_ golf king (Jack Nicklaua) The rules of the game (Leader) 8.2:2 14.8:18 No trouble to Mundine (K.O. in three) 8.2:22 Veledrome grant requested 15.8:22 Three from Newcastle for Hobart athletics Germany tops the Admiral's Cup 17.8:16 8.2:22 Toronto Club crews in world titles 23.8:1 L.H. Aust, v W. Indies - 1st Test 19.2:20; 20.2:20 Australian team scrapes through soccer 25.8:1 Team may visit China 22.2:23 World sail series tough test 25.8:36-37 Bigger share from T.A.B. sought (Newcastle R.R.B.) League set for great finale 8.9:1 2.3:16 Maitland takes grand final 10.9:1 Hondo Grattan wins Interdomlnlan 3.3:40 Wenden's fine swim heat win 10.9:8 Australia's lucky World Cup start 5.3:20 Triumph for Panowitz 10.9:14 Chappells cane Barbados 5.3:20 Racing report not public 13.9:1 Young spinner foes into Test team (2nd Test - Maitland honour for Panowitz 13.9:1 West Indies) 6.3:20 'Thrill' for Ward 17.9:1 It was easy for Australia (Barbados) 6.3:20 N.J.C half-year's gain $13,309 21.9:18 Lillle in doutrt for Test team (2nd Test) 6.3:28 Trades Hall bans Riiles gn:-and final (Melbourne) Lillie faces fitness test 6.3:22 22.9:1 Australia rescued by Marsh (2nd Test) 12.3:18, Billie-Jean triumphant (Riggs match) 22.9:1 20 Deuced (note) 22.9:2 Kanhai's early let-off costly to Australians Jerilderie Park speedway 28.9:16 13.3:22 Eagle gives Sneed Open 15.10:22 Loss of $834 by N.J.C 14.3:31 Concern over Inquiry in U.K. (Bill Hamilton) Staff sport may be tax aid 23.3:1 18.10:1 H.V. Sporting of them (note) 24.3:2 This our sporting strife 24.10:2 ffatcliffe gains Pacific Games sprint position Winter summer cycling 24.10:6 27.3:22 Hipwell Sportsman of the Year 24.10:34 Chappell shows way in victory bid Ord Test) Track riders made history at Maitland 31.10:15 27.3:24 Soccer real estate bid for finance 2.11:4 They've done it again (Cockburns) 28.3:1 Stewards inquiry into Cup interference 7,11:1 All's spin gives W.I. Test 28.3:30 ' Government to give $lm. to sport 7.11:29 All's Jaw broken, lost on points 2.4:15,18 Gala Supreme battles to victory (Melbourne Cup) Turrini beats Ryan 2-1 2.4:18 7.11:32 Chappell slams brilliant 154 2.4:18 New moto-cross course at Cessnoek 8.11:6 H.V. Jaw broken, ego busted, Ali has to be quiet - Grants of $3.2m. for sport 12.11:3 for once 3.4:16 Australia in world soccer cup final 14,11:32 Boycott on Northern race clubs 6.4:1 Aberdeen Jockey Club winds up 17.11:3 King's life for tent peggers 6.4:5 Singles shared in Cup (Czech v Aust.) 17.11:44 Be a sport; 9.4:4 Laver's great play wins day 19.11:12 Generation gap shows in soccer badge (Cessnoek) Mundine can say where, when, who 21.11:34 12.4:24 Fifty years of speedway - Feature 26.11:14-15 Chappell tops success peak (4th Test) 12.4:36 Newcastle could stage Games 28.11:34 Racing in jeopardy 13.4:1,22 Australian teams bring home Cup and Ashes 3.12:14 To Megan work is but a game 25.4:12 6 Test men in N.Z. team 5.12:32 Quick wickets to be aim in Test (5th Test) 25,4:20 O'Reilly doubt for Tests in France 5.12:32 Top Hungarian soccer side for North 5.12:32 Chappell wants three in a row (5th Test) 27.4:18 No thrills as N.Z. coasts home 6.12:26 Australian side weary (5th Test) 28.4:36 N.Z. bats give N.S.W. leather chase 8.12:38 From Bach to Jagger 3.5:4 Kangaroos back to four tackles 8.12:38 For sports - it's the best - Survey 8,5:68 Maddison has no leg fracture 10.12:16 $l/2m. development - Survey 8.5:68 Gilmour puts his test case 11.12:22 Bobby Riggs proves his point but says - Beetaon now French bogey man 11.12:22 (Riggs V Court) 15.5:1 No end to record time, aaya coach - Jenny Turrell Vacht has two skippers and real sea dog crew 11.12:22 15.5:3 Sports panel will look for Mr Average 16.5:5 Walters ia too muehl 12.12:34 Mundine punches way to title bout 16.5:36 Teats in France lift too late 12.12:34 Canoeist plans to row world (Cliff Wright) 24.5:5 Schools out and about 15.12:2 Thompson down in eight 14.6:22 Evonne takes the honours with new look 24.12:10 Beaten by tactical K.O. 14.6:22 Amazing race mix-up 7.6:1 $1,000 fine for Smith over raix-up 7.6:28 N.M.H. INDEX 76-1973

SPORT - COMMONWEALTH AND OLYMPIC GAMES TAX.1TIC»I (C'td)

Plan to limit age for Winter Games 2.6:35 Year altered for land tax 25.7:3 Pacific Games may come to Australia 29.6:13 Job perks tax 'loop' 29.8:5 Raelene's surprise in win at Games 29.6:16 Lib-C.P. silent on death bill 30.8:7 Australia's three wins at Games 9.7:11 Pledge on tax wrong, says Coombs 12.10:5 Record to help 7.8:4 Tax flow-back 60 per cent 17.10:22 Record seen as appeal boost 14.9:17 Company's tax $95,000 in red (Arcos Industries) City sends wishes to sjxjrtsmen 29.10:4 24.10:14 No surprises in Games athletes 30.10:14 Hawke says tax promise 'error' 5,11:1 P.M. denounces Hawke on tax boost 9.11:8 STATE PLANNING TELEVISION State halts plans for new city (Camden) 13.1:3 July date for coast shires plan 18.1:8 Local talent for more T.V. shows 8.1:4 Plan job doubt 27.2:3 Minister warns T.V. stations 31.1:3 Coast plan details requested 7.3:9 Training in colour T.V. urged 1.2:11 S.P.A. expense to be shared 31.3:10 Live Vic. T.V. banned 3.2:1 Plan body to be chosen 31.5:4 T.V. strike spreads 6.2:3 Planning role condemned 7.6:7 No settlement at T.V. talks 7,2:3 Big changes for North planning 9.7:4 Pay rise settles T.V. row 8,2:3 Triple-City plan unveiled 19.7:1 Ansett hits at move to reduce T.V, licences Lost in the details (Leader) 26.7:2 14.2:5 Exciting plan for Wyong 31.7:1,5 Tony Barber wins gold Logie award 17.2:1 Development plan for Central Coast 31.7:5 Action held on T.V. 20.2:3 S.P.A. to buy coastal slabs of Itind 28.8:3 N.B.N, orders colour 21.2:5 S.P.A. seeks views on penalties 6.9:1 L.H. T.V. industry warned of 'bleak, uncertain Bill claims S.P.A. action 'hamflsted' 19.9:7 future' 22.2:1,3 Martin Plaza to be bigger 26.9:3 Check on town's poor - T.V. (Merriwa) 26.2:13 N.B.N, has profit boost 28.2:22 STATISTICS Delay sought on T.V. progrrams 7.3:5 Federal T.V. show dropped 12.3:3 Sxirvey shows men more migratory 27.6:23 A.B.C. T.V. crew quits Moscow 15.3:3 Record divorce rate set in 1972 27.7:3 Alcohol firms face air ban 23.3:3 Birthrate on decline 2.8:8 Youth crime film 'an anti-climax' 2.4:4 Year's youngest mother at 12 31.8:3 Channel 3 gets a status 13.4:5 T.V. licences will stay 17.4:25 STOCK EXCHANGE Survey finds colour T.V. too dear 19.4:3 Philips bold on colour T.V. 25.4:6 Big deals in mining ready (W.A.) 6.1:11 States fail 'to protest' from T.V. radiation Exchange report for Parliament 27.1:13 27.4:5 A.A.S.E. decides 2 policy points 4.4:22 Women strike - A.B.C disrupted 28.4:1 Index revision completed 11.4:24 Colour T.V. tariff claims criticised 2.5:16 'Apprehension' over report 8.5:12 Low cost colour T.V. sets urged 3.5:3 Market capital rises 2.6:10 High colour T.V. duties condemned 5.5:3 Share office ehangre sought 10.7:12 Higher Australian content on airwaves needed - Tighter listing controls 15.9:12 Survey 8.5:71 Warning over Aust. shares 15.9:13 N.B.N, gears-up for colour programs - Survey Share buy query 20.9:15 8.5:72 Exchange must sell itself 12.10:10 Government aiming at 'T.V. balance' 18.5:16 Uranium shares on 'change again 19.10:3 Trial run for T.V. point system 25.5:1 $694m. boost in capital 2.11:6 T.V. repeats to be branded 1.6:3 Bidders wait on market 8.12:10 Sex symbol Abigain dropped from '96' 5.6:1 Shares return to down trend 12.12:22 Gorton tells Q.C. comment on T.V. upset him 5.6:6 TASMANIA Reporter admits talk 'against Gorton' 6.6:3 'Number 96' Inquiry 6.6:8 Two unions vie for casino staff 2.2:6 Gorton told Fraser to deny report 7.6:6 Government freezes Wrest Point fahare sale 8.2:1 Walsh did not defame Gorton - counsel 8.6:3 Will Hobart's gamble pay off? 21.2:2 A.W.A, expects $5m. orders 8.6:9 Casino's tax 21.3:1 'Some bias' on T.D.T. 6.7:1 Gamblers lose at Hobart 18.4:4 Hesti-lcted T.V. advertising for children 13.7:3 Bribery inquiry ordered in Tasmania 10.7:1 Trips for three to conference 14.7:4 Australian to be Governor 1.8:1 Early start likely for colour T.V. 20.7:6 Report of inquiry papers missing 6,9:6 Smoking ban on T.V., radio in 3 years 21.7:1 Reece slams Pedder offer 18.10:1 Favourite T.V. advt. 23.7:4 Caucus moves into Pedder dispute 18.10,6 Colour television on demand shown 25,7:5 Colour T.V. trial in Federal House 27.7:1 TAXATION Mixed reports from country television operators 8.8:19 Tax clamp in company mining fields 3.1:4 Official date for colour T.V. 16.8:10 Government to close tax loopholes 31.1:3 Slight rise in profit of N.B.N. 3 17.8:6 Tax plea on fares 1.2:1 L.H. T.V, 'a corrupt babysitter' 18.8:3 The taxman cometh (Leader) 3.2:2 T.D.T. 'too big for boots, too arrogant' 24.8:1 Taxation reckoner for sale 9.2:4 Investigation assured 24.8:1 Tax relief on fares suggested 13.2:3 Postal T.V. link for busineaa 28.8:5 Tax concessions for metrics 24.2:11 No 96 top viewing program 29.8:4 Government plans big tax changes 9.3:4 Board 'roasts' children's T.V. 3.9:4 Probate fear in land rise 21.3:9 Channel 3 will have year's colour training Rezoned land tax dropped 31.3:3 6.9:15 Bill to end 'misuse' of tax concessions 12.4:1 Fire hazard on T.V. claim 8.9:3 Experts favour equal death duties 15.5:3 Carmen '96' playa a dual role 20.9:5 System mooted to tax wealth 16.5:10 Overseas telecasts cut off 21.9:4 Work fares tax deduction plea 23.5:19 Colour T.V. industry at Albury 2.10:3 Crean denies tax riunour 24.5:4 Violence on T.V. becomes 'real life' 2.10:5 Capital gains tax warning 26.5:1 Alderman falls in bid to ban '96' 10.10:1 12 months gains tax 4.6:9 'Technical hitch' halts A.B.C, news session Pay more tax 'for health' 18,6:3 11.10:1 Whitlam says no tax rises 20.6:1 'No 96' debate; dissent bid fails 17,10:1 2 new tax sections this year 20.6:4 Cheap colour T.V, doubted 22,10:3 Tax cuts on rural vehicles 20.6:4 Two A.B,C, shows in trouble 24.10:5 A.CT.U. urges Government tax reform 21.6:2 T.V. 'sex' show draws protest 3.11:3 Tax on capital gains tip from Hayden 23.6:3 'No 96' corruption allegation denied 7.11:3 Investment tax cut could go 23.6:12 Mc<:aw sobs on box (defamation action) 7.11:13 Visit of tax officers 28.6:2 H.V. A.B.C. admits error over McCaw 8.11:3 States to raise pay tax 30.6:1 McCaw gets libel verdict 9.11:1 Pinching the payroll (Leader) 30.6:2 The play's still the thing - D. Matthews 12.11:2 23,000 tax returns dally 12.7:1 Colour T.V. coming but there's a catch 13.11:2 Appeal to return tax books 12.7:4 T.V. payola 'not prevalent' 16.11:21 N.M.H. INDEX 77-1973 TELEVISION (C'td) TOURISM 'Priest' to leave 'No 96' 17.11:3 No peace at tourist time 2.1:4 Cheaper colour T.V. 20.11:1 Park protest draws 1,000 3.1:4 T.V. chief disputes big tariff saving 21.11:3 Tent and caravan bfig^ade sets record for holiday Political colour (Leader) 22.11:2 4.1:2 Government plans talks with T.V. firm 22,11:3 High time (Blue Mountains) (note) 6.1:2 Government plans T,V., radio ad curbs 29.11:9 Valley tourist income $9.8m. 10.1:13 Teacher plans T.V, film - Scone 10.12:10 Tourism as a reality (Lake Shire) (Editorial) 11.1:2 L.H. THEATRE Resorts show how to net tourist trade 11.1:2 L.H. Youthful Korean folk ballet to begin tour Low cost to Cairns 17.3:4 3.1:5 Camp ban may harm regatta (Gosford) 18.1:8 'Hair' - last of great nostalgia pieces 16.1:4 Tourism plans to be revised 22.1:8 'Orpheus' next comedy 8.2:10 Travel agent control talks 1.2:1 All-Australian play series (Maitland Repertory) Film cassettes lure tourists 3.2:14 8.2:12 Registration for travel agents 9.2:3 Flamenco abandon enchants 1.3:10 Tourism subsidy 14.2:8 Musical revived (Showboat) 1.3:2 L.H. Caravan Park owner keeps D.M.R. huts 14.2:13 'Showboat' organist 7.3:17^ Winetasting on board 15.2:7 Players pick 'Mikado' (Cessnoek G. &. S.) 8.3:19 Most tourists from Sydney 28.2:4 Bright leads save play (The Miracle Worker) Tourists in region spend $12m. 3.3:11 9.3:19 Reprieve for sailing camp 8,3:4 Old 'Showboat' kept afloat 15.3:8 Learnt about Hunter 15.3:3 Young People's Theatre looks to public 22.3:4 Gosford camp ban lifted 15.3:4 Musical has a message 23.3:5 Blue Mts promotion in Hunter 27.3:5 Play just cause for celebration ('Rooted') Travel agent protection in new bill 11.4:3 29.3:12 Safeguard bill 'unworkable' 12.4:8 Great Hall but poor ballet 31.3:4 Ayers Rock tourism 21.4:10 G. and S. role (Beth Meiklejolm) 5.4:14 Call for boycott on A.C.T.U. agency 25.4:3 Actors did ruddy well (Rudigore) 7.4:5 Travellers top $200m. abroad 3.5:12 'Message' of play sticks 17.4:24 Campers may soon be jet-setters (A.CT.U.) Audience screams approval (Gary Glitter) 3,5:17 23.4:4 Magnet of coast, lake, city, country - Survey Challenging play for repertory 27.4:15 8.5:56-57 'Train' needs more track work 2.5:11 Minister tips extra tourists 17.5:8 Subsidise live theatre - Traise 2.5:16 Tourism body widening its ranks 17.5:20 Now it's street theatre 3.5:4 Following the steps of the explorers 18.5:8 Enjoyable stroll on the Strand 7.5:11 Extra seats to industry 21.5:6 Theatre ill but still fighting - Survey 8.5:72 Tourist office transferred (A.G. Ross) 29.5:4 • 'Godspell's' star rehearses in his underwear Regional tourism officers approved 30.5:22 14.6:1 Travel Supplement 5.6 'Charlie Brown' enchanting 14.6:7 Easier tourism tax favoured 5.7:7 'Rebel' is force behind theatre 14.6:14 Tourist route suggested 5.7:7 H.V. Water Babies on tour 14.6:2 H.V. Chinese tours growth likely 16.7:3 'Godspell' a big chance for 15.6:4 Tourism help hope from viait of Miniater Exhausted Snoopy (Alec Adams) 19.6:4 26.7:1 L.H. On stage no shortage ('Don's Party') 27.6:1 Wine, Army relica in tourist drive 30.7:8 Knifing into suburbia (Don's Party) 30.6:12 North Queenaland - a neglected touriat wonderland Ligth Coward analgesic 6.7:13 3.8:2 University drama theatre for Old Tote's 'King $331m. for travel overseas 3.8:6 Lear' 7.7:6 Valley study on tourism 16.8:3 H.V. 'Lear' some sought of black comedy 13.7:9 Motel fees to rise 17.8:3 300 protest at ballet premiere 17.7:1 Union travel invites 60 17.8:5 Classical Helen curious fare 21.7:33 Coach drivers to get $1,000 more 18.8:4 Complete yet incomplete (King Lear) 23.7:8 A.C,T,U, indouble travel role 23,8:5 'Jugglers' more subtle theatre 28.7:9 Phone call, then travel service (A.C.T.U.) Women's revolt a little loose 30.7:7 24.8:4 Director to return (Nick Enright) 2.8:4 Change in tourism subsidies 28.8:10 Applause for the city's theatregoers 2.8:13 Tourist boost awaits Valley 29.8:20 Murder in cathedral 14.8:4 Singleton to meet on tourism 3.9:6 'Orpheus' borne with gusto 23.8:19 Promotion tour of H.V. 12.9:5 Help with show (Miss R. Ley) 23.8:3 H.V. Call for fresh tourism basis 13.9:3 H.V. A.C.T.U. pick builder for opera post (Clancy) Government plans big resprt at Yamba 4.10:5 25.8:34 Grant for tourism outlined 17.10:13 'Lear' an exciting theatre experience 1.9:9 Shire finance for brochure (Merriwa) 18.10:2 Maitland group to stage Aust. play 6.9:1 H.V. H.V. 'Butley' play extraordinary 13.9:9 Tourist booklet out soon 6.12:3 H.V. A step forward for Repertory 20.9:7 Christehurch packs them in 12.12:17 Homes provide play props (Eden House) 20.9:3 Thousands tour Valley wineries 27.12:5 H.V. Newcastle actors 'bypassed' 21,9:9 TRADE AND COMMERCE Audience fell short of play 21.9:15 It's instant opera 2.10:3 Britain ends trade agreement 1.1:12 'Lovely War' still entertaining 3.10:11 Standing on the edge (Leader) 3.1:2 Opportunity for young actors (Maitland) Taiwan wants to continue trade 3.1:21 11.10:2 H.V. Auatralian hardware in U.K. show 8.1:10 'Mame' shows potential 12.10:7 Australia among top suppliers 10.1:29 Regional theatre plan suggested 18.10:15 Japanese links 'benefit' both 11.1:18 Young players show zeal 18.10:3 H.V. Surplus for exports 11.1:19 Civic bookings offered to amateurs at cut Special trade appointment (G. Warwick Smith) prices 19.10:3 17.1:5 Young theatre approved 27.10:12 Sanctions on trade tightened (Rhodesia) 19.1:5 Single show a gem (Feminine Pliu-al) 10.11=12 Trans-Tasman trade talks 27.1:12 Theatre restaurant to reopen its doors Healthier trading 31.1:16 (Maitland) 15.11:6 H.V, Import duty changea 31,1:17 Newcastle tops honours in drama festival 22,11:4 Exporters not concerned at preferences 1.2:16 Young actors presentation 29.11:3 H.V. Surplus reaches $561m. 3.2:18 Civic's 'line' bookings 5.12:3 Economic mission by French 3.2:18 Theatre work planned - Century 5.12:10 Export aids backed 10.2:14 Newcastle wins seven honours for drama 11.12:7 Australia buys most from U.S. 1(J.2:36 Theatre fees 'too high' for amateurs - Civic Incentives on exports backed 12.2:3 12.12:9 Exports rise to $545m. 13.2:3 Applications closed - civic 12.12:9 Afternoon seminar on trade 17.2:11 Civic post choice in New Year 22.12:4 Two-power trade meeting 17.2:13 Soviet trade head to visit 7.3:29 N.M.H. INDEX 78-1973

TRADE AND COMMERCE (C'td) TRAFFIC (C'td)

Soviet trade attempt for Aust. market" 13,3:14 Park may be used for car parking (Pacific Park) Cairns on China trip 14.3:3 25.6:4 Newcastle men to lead tour (Japan - S.E, Asia) Lease at ear park favoured 4.7:7 16.3:4 Flashing lights 'costly' 18.7:8 Valley-Japan sales double 2.4:6 Traffic lights installed soon 24.7:15 $217m. trade surplus in March 7.4:10 Parking plans condemned - 'No more' city Export plan could go 14.4:13 stations 31.7:1 Trading strength increase sought 25,4:16 More parking stations advocated 1,8:4 Defusing a trade bomb (Leader) 26,4:2 Tenders for traffic lights called (Highway lOA) Meeting of A,J.B.C.C. 7.5:10 2.8:4 Trade surplus jumps $l,339m. 9.5:22 Parking station profits 15,8:11 Australia eases export controls 9.5:23 Patrola follow petition 22,8:4 Uniform tariffs criticised 10.5:3 Car park levy to double (Goaford) 22.8:4 80 companies in German display 11.5:11 Plea for traffic lights 29.8:11 Japanese predicts big deals 12.5:3 Stop signa for Mandalong Road 30.8:5 Business men off to China 12.5:10 Traffic signs for Lambton 1.9:15 Eastern light (note) 15.5:2 'Stop' sigrna ordered - Newcastle Road - Fuller to lead trade delegation 17.5:3 Douglas Street 6.9:2 L.H. Chinese to 'discuss' wheat sale 21.5:7 Mothers Club gets crossing (Birmingham Gardens) Mission to push rural interests 26.5:2 12.9:7 Chinese deals forecast 28.5:8 Crossing for Gateshead West 13.9:4 L.H. Chinese trade worth the effort 30.5:21 Sandgate Road given crosaing...but not Shortland Longrer stay in Japan sought 31.5:5 19.9:19 Index for exports up 38.Ip.c. 2.6:10 Stop signs at Adamstown 19.9:19 Soviet trade 'below potential' 5,6:13 Lambton to get stop sign 29,9:4 Exports in May $605m. 9.6:12 Parents say crossings are dangerous 11.10:3 Trade mission pledge to Indonesia 13.6:20 $lm. ear park for E^st 24.10:1 Export stimulus cut may be serious 15.6:7 Mayfield lights off (Maud Street) 7.11:3 New trade era opens in China 18.6:7 Residents survey traffic 7.11:4 Exports for 10 months up $l,071m. 19.6:10 Parking station cost too high 7,11:7 Business told 'study China' 21.6:17 Traffic lights at Myall Road 16.11:4 New grroup will replace Tarrif Board 27.6:3 Move to help traffic flow 30.11:5 Aust.-N.Z. annual trade to double 29.6:7 Residents study traffic 11.12:7 Aust.-N.Z. agrree on extra free trade 30.6:11 Contract let for lights 12.12:6 Rattigfan for new post 4.7:1 Trade in $2,102m. surplus 7.7:10 TRANSPORT Trade group second in two weeks 7.7:11 Warning on big surplus complacency 10.7:13 Transport Commission is looking good - M. Guy Export price index falls 12.7 p.c. 14.7:14 6.1:2 Chinese mission arriving 21.7:11 Transport chief back from tour 23.1:5 Canberra, Peking in trade pact 25.7:16 Transport aid plea 3.2:3 Corporation warned of controls 28.7:1 Federal Government aid for City transport 17.2:1 Trade future with China 28.7:1 Fall in fare traffic 16p.c. 17.2:1 July export excess $106m. 8.8:3 $40m, transport aid for Sydney services 17.2:3 Big China post urged by traders 9.8:12 Lining up the money (Leader) 19.2:2 $574m. rise in Japan exports 13.8:8 Federal aid to reach $200m. 20,2:3 Wanted: firms to be judged (Exporters award) Mr Jones at the wheel (Leader) 26.2:2 27.8:4 Transport points to help city 28,2:3 Cairns favours trade 'bridge' 6.9:3 Morris for overseas study trip 7.5:6 Bid for North Korean trade 8.9:12 Fresh approach to Newcastle transport system - Aust. trade $171.5m. in black 8.9:13 Survey 8.5:33 Government expected to tighten restraint on Re-thinking transport investments - Survey companies 13.9:3 8.5:34 Cabinet rules on trade law 19.9:10 Greater local control of transport 26.5:3 N.Z. takes more Aust. exports 24.9:8 I'm no tourist - busy trip ahead (C.K. Jones) Bragging pays in the land of big talk 27.9:2 2.6:3 Bankers Asia trade proposal 9.10:10 Transport group to visit (North) 14.6:7 H.V, Trading surplus down slightly 1.11:16 Labor may re-open line 27.6:5 Millions in pact with East Germany 6.11:1 A.L.P. suggests lig^t tramway to solve traffic Imports may rise 25p.e. 12.11:3 problem 28.6:5 Electronic industry 'in danger' 6.12:4 City transport - making the choice - P. Jarratt $llm. in grants to exporters 8.12:4 2.7:2 Car tariffs take public for a ride 11.12:2 Transport - the next decade - K. Longworth Exports ahead of Imports 12,12:22 16,7:2; 17.7:2 Public traffic deficit talks 18.7:1 TRAFFIC Companions in adversity (Leader) 18.7:2 Transport - the next decade - K. Longworth Business annoyed at bid to clear Scott Street 18.7:2 meters 4.1:3 Time and motion (Leader) 30,7:2 Scott St. ban 'business aid' 5.1:4 Toward a total transport plan 30,7:2 Drivers get new notices 27.1:10 Newcastle H.Q. for Minister 30.7:4 Saving on summonses 27.1:11 Parking plans condemned - no more city stations Appeal to Morris on officer (Cessnoek) 17.2:10 31.7:1 Law sought for parking on reserves 19.2:4 More car tax possible to subsidise Government Debate split over meters 21.2:6 transport 4,9:3 Signals sought for crossing (Morehead Street) Car group warns of tax backlash 5.9:7 22.2:4 Jones rulea out new slugs for car owners 6.9:9 Traffic signs for Kotara 7.3:8 Canadian 'beat available' for transport 26.9:1 Stop signs ordered (National Park Street) Uren wants bicycles built for all 15.10:3 13.3:13 'Saloon bus' makes debut 20.10:4 L.H. 3 traffic light sites chosen 14.3:6 Busman's picnic on Sunday 29.11:9 Signals for junction (Maitland Road) 21.3:4 Jones in London for talks 3.12:3 Northern Roads snarled 20.4:19 Transport study to start soon 11.12:4 Crosaing system costs up 25.4:16 Transport head visits shipyards 17,12:8 1-way 'not desirable' (King and Scott Streets) 26.4:10 TRANSPORT - BUSES AND TRAMS Even the dogs show wariness (Blacksmiths) 26.4:1 L.H. Bus changes for schools 29,1:4 Meters for section of Wharf Road 2.5:4 Extra buaea to shift work force 30.1:1 Street block to go ahead (North Sydney) 3.5:3 Minister asked to help with buses 22.2:6 L.H. Plans completed on traffic flow 3.5:1 L.H. Benefits for bus workera 24.2:3 Hamilton 'needs more ear parks' 23.5:13 Weekend bua fare may be introduced 7.3:9 Traffic light tenders soon (Mayfield West) Peak bus tripa affected 9.3:4 26.5:36 Officials to meet bus union 14.3:14 Schools 'need crossings' 28,5:10 Changes to bus times 26.3:6 N.M.H. INDEX 79-1973

TRANSPORT - BUSES AND TRAMS (C'td) URANIUM (C'td)

Government bus time changes 20.4:4 Connor defends uranium stand 23.10:10 Tram plan 'greatest' turnabout 3.5:11 Japan may help Aust. go nuclear 24.10:22 Rise for busmen 9.5:9 Uranium mine titles 'vital' 25.10:17 Atlantean buses not for sale 10.5:4 Uranium key to future 26.10:6 Alteration to bus times 12.5:11 Buses may have seatbelts 17.5:8 VICTORIA Alteration of bus times 22.5:4 Union claims bus cuts retrograde 23.5:19 P.M. to discuss Vic. campaign 3,1:4 Clean-up trial on buses 25.5:7 P.M. to enter poll fight 4.1:5 School bus to take adults 2.6:9 Vic. and Israel in science link 15,1:9 Buses could resume next week 16.6:1 Microwave ovens under suspicion 22.1:8 Government buses to start this morning 19.6:3 Move to buy Civic block ('Collins end') 24.1:19 Bus survey planned 19.6:4 New N.T. find of uranium 30.1:10 Postponement favoured (Hunter St.) 18.7:13 Big foreign interest in Melbourne 3.2:18 Our Newcastle-Waratah transport race 19.7:4 Trams off again 27.2:3 City transport study starts January 1 24.7:3 Opposition to seat boundaries 6.3:17 Time and motion (Leader) 30.7:2 New city land 'booming' 10.3:14 Cross-country bus going on trial 23.8:4 Vie. bill for ombudsman 21.3:3 Alterations in bus times 24.8:10 Vic, loans to spread industry 26.3:3 Action likely on shire bus worry (Port Stephens) Vic. move to build casino 30,3:3 27.8:7 Youth urged to use vote 16.4:3 Bus stopwork may be averted 29.8:16 Proposals for referendums 30.4:7 Government bus stopwork defferied 31.8:5 Many to test poll chances 3.5:3 Task force starts Government bus review 3.9:4 Vic. Llberala may loae hold 18.5:2 'Peace' offer to bus union 4.9:6 Resounding win for Liberals 21.5:1,3 Restorers do 1,000th bus job 6.9:5 Boundaries cost election: P.M. 22.5:3 'Avenues op>en' for bus study 11.9:4 Close poll in two Vic. seats 28.5:3 Government moves on trams for Sydney 13.9:5 5-vote loser to appeal 5.6:3 City tram scheme 'to cost $5m.' 14.9:4 Five votes defeat to Labour 4.6:13 Probe only on private buses 20.9:6 Vic. faces bleak weekend 22.6:3 18 die in bus horror (Tumut Ponds Dam) 27.9:1 Building men go back 14.7:13 Government sets up bus tragedy inquiry 28.9:1,3 M.L.A. election invalid 12.9:13 Tumut tragedy (Leader) 28.9:2 Power threat to Vic. 26.9:3 15 hurt in coach plunge (Katoomba) 13.10:1 Vic. power men strike 9.10:1 'Saloon bus' makes debut 20.10:2 Big Vic. swing to Liberals 15.10:14 Sydney tram study 23.10:3 End strike demand to Hawke 27.10:3 Transport men given rise 24.10:31 Judge warns strikers 3.11:3 Ten hurt as tour bus crashes (Wiseman's Ferry) 29.10:1 WATER POLLUTION Change in bus services 1.11:4 Courtesy rewarded 2.11:4 Beaches don't have to be victims of progrress - Gilt Cup tickets lead to bus death (Albury) N. Barney 9.4:2 7.11:1 M.S.B. acts on alleged oil spillage (Wollongong) Five survivors fly back to Cessnoek 7.11:1 26.4:3 Award to Newcastle bus driver 7.11:5 Heavy fine for oil spillage 27.4:7 More buses to Redhead 7.11:5 Report on lagoon pollution (Terrigal) 21.5:12 Bus survivors return today 8.11:5 Effluent study started in North 31.5:3 Courteous driver 9.11:8 Government finances Tuggerah Lakes survey Government bus staff In Newcastle 'kept down' 31.5:8 13.11:4 Moves to treat pollution in Dora Creek 7.6:1 L.H. Move for bus shelter shed (Belmont) 22.11:4 Council acts on pollution of lagoons 8.8:5 Promise on buses 'fulfilled' 29.11:10 Device cleans oil from water 9.8:12 Warning on bus passes 13.12:4 Creek water Investigated (Cockle Creek) School buses suspended 14.12:7 8.11:6 L.H.

TRANSPORT - ROAD HAULAGE, TAXIS, FERRIES WATER STORAGE

Carriers' rates may rise 3.1:5 Water search continues 2.1:4 Road tax relief in July 23.1:3 $46,000 for river works 18.1:8 Rail drive as road tax end in sight 31.1:3 Salt level hits farm irrigation 18.1:18 One thorn less (note) 2.2:2 Study on river problems 3.3:3 Road tax relief 'opens' North 22.2:1 Storage of water increases 31.3:4 Taxi fare rise 22.2:21 Dams delay 'drives land-holders to near bank­ 'No pot of gold' for carriers 28.2:13 ruptcy' 18.4:5 By-pass route for coal (Singleton) 28.3:10 Council backs dam proposal (Polblue) 30.4:10 City taxi fares to rise at midnight 31.3:1 Talks on H.V. water needs 20.9:4 H.V. Firms rely on contract road carriers 13.4:12 $lm. grranted for big dam (Windamere) 11.10:3 T.N.T. clinches Brazil deal 27.4:8 $1.3m. water study 30.10:5 'Over capacity' in the haulage industry - Survey $34,000 work on stream control (Parsons creek) 8.5:13 15.11:6 H.V. Embargoes on road goods to be lifted 30.5:10 Water Board liason urged 15.12:4 Deliveries to cost more 14.6:9 Monogrraph on irrigation 17.12:12 Taxi fare rise 'excessive' 5.7:3 It was one of the longrest ever 1.11:3 WATER SUPPLY AND SEWERAGE Road transport supplement 16.11:11-16 Crews ban harbour excursions 6.12:20 Big year for Water Board 1.1:4 Lottery plan for sewerage 11.1:3 TRANSPORT - TRANSPORT WORKERS' UNION Water supply contract let 11.1:6 Board veteran to retire 12.1:4 M-S.W. joins federal car strike 23.1:5 Water supplies maintained 25.1:4 Federal car drivers end stoppage 26.1:1 Job funds sought for sewerage 26.1:4 Big transport unions may combine 30.1:1 Dry spell forces curbs on water (Hunter Valley) T.W.U. dispute threatens Sydney air services 27.1:10 2.2:3 Aid sought on water jobs 27,1:11 Company sues employees for $100,000 2.2:3 More water cuts for Gosford 31.1:12 Five unions may merge 6.6:11 Singleton lifts water limits 2.2:6 Sandbeds role examined 3.2:4 URANIUM Record water usage 3.2:4 Board rejects weir proposal 7.2:.i2 Mary K. delays mine reopening 28.3:18 Request for study of Hunter weir proposal 9.2:4 Uranium stake to Italy 27.4:1 City-sized sewerage into river 14.2:10 Uranium hopes for Q'land Mines 29.5:11 H.D.W.B. sets simple metric style 17.2:4 Partners find more uranium 8.9:12 Move to get water for Karuah 17.2:15 Co's S.O.S. on uranium leaae 9.10:10 Mains 'too small for demand' - Muswellbrook Uranium decision 'next year' 10.10:18 19.2:11 •Kathleen trading to cease 18.10:19 Karuah water case to Punch 21.2:7 80-1973 N.M.H. INDEX

WATER SUPPLY AND SEWERAGE (C'td) WATER SUPPLY AND SEWERAGE (C'td) Sewerage 'up to community' 13.6:8 Report on sewerage ordered (Gosford) 21.2:12 Box Beach tenders deferred 15.6:4 Mannerlng Park water problems 1.3:x L.H, H.D.W.B. to replace computer system 16.6:4 Board to consider sewer extension 3.3:4 $50,000 grant for water scheme 16.6:11 Board stays firm on Hunter weir rejection Pay men talk on wages 20.6:4 8,3:5 H.D.W.B. men accept offer 22.6:3 New system of levying water rates expected $1.71m. to be spent on water (Wyong) 26.6:14 10.3:4 Grahamstown seal work completed 28.6:7 Board asks Shire to halt Shoal Bay pollution Sewer scheme study sought 28.6:7 10.3:14 Decision delayed on effluent 28.6:4 L.H. Dam storag^e full capacity 12.3:4 No tenders deposit for Board 29.6:3 Treatment of water 'essential' (Denman) Plan to update sewer 30.6:4 12.3:14 Tradesmen to meet on offer 3.7:5 Doubts held on water quality (Beresfield) Inclusion of North Wallsend sewerage sought 14.3:8 4.7:7 'Drought' at Swansea Heads ends 15.3:1 L.H. Morpeth mains to be renewed 5.7:3 H.V. Water bid by Hue Hue Road 15.3:3 L.H. Karuah water scheme progreaa 5.7:3 H.V. More storm drains for Highfields 16.3:4 $24,000 maina project (Kurri) 5.7:3 H.V. Pay claim walkout at S.W.B. 21.3:3 Blacksmiths presses for sewerage 5.7:7 L.H. Aid bid on sewerage 22.3:1 L.H. Sewerage survey requested 6.7:13 Extra gangs start on new sewerage scheme Regrular cheeks by Board 7,7:4 22.3:3 L.H. Sewer plan approved 10.7:4 Water Board denies pollution (Muddy Creek) Sewerage levy may be cut 11.7:7 23.3:4 Labor doubt on promise 11.7:7 Works record for Water Board 24.3:4 Sanitation service complaints (Blacksmiths) Government aid sought on water provision 12.7:1 L.H. (C.H. Bay) 26.3:4 Sewerage supply 'best in Aust.' 14.7:10 Sewerage proposal for study 26.3:7 Tunnelling at its best (Sydney) 17,7:3 Beach study on sewage impact 26.3:7 Quigley plan may speed Lake sewer 21.7:4 Ruling soon on Karuah water 26.3:11 New system may aid ratepayers 21.7:9 Sewerag^e in demand (Heddon Greta) 29.3:24 In search of radiation 27.7:1 Protest over mains leaks (Cessnoek) 30.3:7 Asaurance to Goaford on effluent 30.7:8 Government 'will honour' finance promises Budget aid on aewers, Uren 31.7:1 4.4:13 New look at rate for W. Wallsend 4.8:34 Water rates to rise by 7p.c. 7.4:1,3 Board staff to discuss wage offer 8.8:5 Increased levy surprises only Maitland 7.4:1 $181,000 sewer work approved 11.8:10 Beaches don't have to be victims of progress - Five places for H.D.W.B. apprentices 11.8:10 N. Barney 9.4:2 Date mixed on Council debate 15.8:11 Rates rise 'misleading' (Maitland) 10.4:5 Water supply capital cost subsidy scheme Water rates protest 16.8:1 L.H. 10.4:5 Talks on tank pollution fear 21.8:4 Water supply interruption 10.4:5 Budget sewer vote disappoints Board 23.8:4 Figures for new water rate sought 11.4:9 Secretary to retire (J. Robertson) 23.8:4 Walk-out closes sewerage talks (Gosford) Sewerage plans rescinded (Cessnoek) 23.8:1 11.4:20 H.D.W.B. men to discuss award 25.8:34 Beresfield water complaint 12.4:28 Board asked for urgent sewer work 30.8:1 L.H. Proposed rate comparison not possible, H.D.W.B. Pelican plea for sewer 30.8:4 L.H. told 14.4:4 Belmont sewer line job 15.9:4 Pipeline work to cost $210,000 14.4:4 Water source ruling 'soon' 18.9:1 H.D.W.B. rates probe sought 14.4:13 Water rates cuts draw rebuke 19.9:1 Sewage outfall study high on Water Board list Rate cuts may be challenged 20.9:1 17.4:4 Watering the grass roots (Leader) 20.9:2 Karuah could have water by Christmas 17.4:5 Decision soon on Water Board leader 20.9:3 Stir over supply 'leak' 18.4:10 Bannister new H.D.W.B. secretary 20.9:4 Avondale waste treatment scheme allowed 18.4:1 Water rate cuts labelled 'political panic' L.H. 20.9:5 Water rate rises in Sydney 19.4:8 Septic system ruling may be challenged 20.9:5 Overtime ban continues (Sydney) 21.4:24 L.H. Reserved pay decision 27.4:4 Water Board to spend $10m. 21.9:4 Tinned water exports suggested 28.4:1 Rate cuts cause concern 21.9:9 Start on water to Karuah 28.4:12 Water cuts decision not debated 22.9:4 Dam sealing job nearly finished 3.5:15 Water Board areas to study rates 24.9:4 $700,000 pipeline to Karuah under way 3.5:15 Bill critieiaes water rebate 26.9:15 $25m. booked for water - Survey 8.5:52 'More urgent' sewer need 29.9:12 Water men out for 24 hours 9.5:16 Speculation over top Board post 2.10:4 Joint finance call to sewer Heddon Greta Punch quizzed over H.D.W.B. concessions 4.10:3 10.5:20 Paterson water supply closer 4.10:3 Sewerage plans given to Shire 10.5:3 L.H. Equal pay granted S.W.B. clerical staff 5.10:5 Wyee water extensions - Shoal Bay supply $889,000 Toronto plan approved 6.10:4 improvements 12.5:4 Move to keep H.D.W.B. head 10.10:7 H.D.W.B. refuses rating request 16.5:6 Shire water rate protest 11.10:6 L.H. Treatment plant for industrial effluent Rees to head H.D.W.B. again 12.10:1 17.5:1 L.H. Karuah water for Christmas 12.10:1 Experts study $15m. plant 18.5:4 Sewerage projects in Maitland, Lake 13.10:4 Maitland water supply 'at cut rates' 19.5:4 Weir suggestion 'unacceptable' 13.10:11 Water pressure to get boost 19.5:9 Broken main forms city lake 15.10:3 $85m. needed for sewerage 26.5:4 Big drain for Wallsend 15.10:7 Problem with boys in tanks 26.5:4 H.D.W.B. urges land buyers to take care 18.10:4 Water Board tour 26.5:10 Concern at sewer funds lag 18.10:5 Water supply completion is 'essential' 26.5:10 Size of grant to H,D.W.B. 'not known' 18.10:7 Beach sewer plan to be debated (Fingal Bay) H.D.W.B. approves lighter copper 18.10:20 28.5:4 Sewerage group to put case 18.10:1 L.H. Sewage plant 'in latest method' 29.5:4 Punch to announce dam site 19.10:5 Deficiency rating discussion 29.5:6 $35m. water scheme favoured 27.10:1 Residents to discuss rate levy 30.5:10 Collusion on cement price allegred 27.10:3 Sewage plans opposed (Box Beach) 31.5:10 A soggy punch (Leader) 29.10:2 Request for water extension (Karuah) 1.6:12 Mr Punch replies 30.10:5 Pipeline coat world's best 1.6:12 Sewerage scheme on schedule, says Water Board Talks on Gosford sewerage 1.6:12 1.11:3 H.V. 'Buck passed' on blocked sewers 2.6:4 Valentine sewerage 'in year' 1.11:1 L.H. Query on effect of fluoride 2.6:4 Campaign for sewerage (Blacksmiths-Pelican) High sewerage deficiency rate rejected 5.6:10 Snowy to report on dam sites 4.6:8 1.11:5 L.H. $6m. Chichester pipeline plan approved 2.11:4 Fern Bay sewer plant 'not feasible' now 6.6:8 Better deal sought on water rates 7.6:5 H.V. Water run for Karuah 6.11:3 Dam sealing nearly done (Grahamstown) 9.6:4 H.D.W.B. acts to raise water flow 8.11:1 H.V. Box Beach sewer site opposed 9.6:11 Seweragre study appeal 9.11:8 N.M.H. INDEX 81-1973 WATER SUPPLY AND SEWERAGE (C'td) WESTERN AUSTRALIA

Early start on final $3m. Seaham Weir job $100m. plant lor W.A. 19.3:9 forecast 10.11:3 P.M. will open big smelter 7,4:10 Argentine pipeline approved 10.11:4 Federal-State study on Pilbara 12.4:3 Reservoir sealing 'failure' 12.11:7 Grained to build Starea plant in W.A. 31.5:19 Karuah River weir opposed 12.11:8 Local tipped as Governor 26.6:3 Site for sewage works changed 13.11:3 Foreign land ownership not defined 29.6:7 Start on water survey 13.11:15 Labor lags in shock W.A. poll 30.7:1 State, Canberra asked for aid (Blacksmiths, Recount in W.A. poll 31.7:1 Pelican) 15.11:1 H.V. Key W.A. seat goes to Labor 1.8:1 j(2-l/2m. aids water to Wyong 21.11:15 $3.5m. sewage works project 4.8:4 Water Board employees elect leader 22.11:7 Japanese in Perth plan 19.8:6 Scone sewer plans listed 22.11:5 H.V. V.C. new Governor (Air Commodore H. Edwards) Piggeries ban in catchment area 24.11:1 9,11:1 H.D.W.B. hits at Federal sewerage loan offer Japan offers Pilbara plan 11.12:1 24.11:3 Firm lauds mineral policies 11,12:14 H.D.W.B. backa $1.8m. Lake sewerage plan Touch and go (note) 12,12:2 24.11:4 W. Titanium to build $12m. plant 12.12:23 Backlog 26.11:2 New offer on sewerage loana to States 28.11:5 WHALING Rate refund authorised for H.D.W.B. 1.12:4 Sewerage bill to aid cities 6.12:3 Government halts all whale imports 9,1:12 Storm channel would cost $550,000 6.12:5 L.H. Blowing softly (note) 10.1:2 $29.5m. spent by Water Board 7.12:5 Whalers seeking more females 12.2:8 Water supply system for Tamworth 7.12:17 Whaling delay favoured 22.6:1 Merriwa water threatened 10,12:10 Whale ban fails 28.6:6 Thief blamed for flooding 13,12:4 No way out for whales 29.6:4 Punch to open Karuah's water supply 15.12:4 Whale company hita at conservationists 24.8:8 j|l.6m. pipe project for Water Board 22.12:4 Federal funds to speed sewerage 22.12:12 WINE INDUSTRY Water supply 'adequate' in Gateshead 27.12:14 Vineyards of Pokolbin attract thousands 4.1:12 WEATHER Work starts on dry red cellar 4.1:12 Vintage to warm a million hearts 10.1:7 Newcastle rainfall tops 49 inches 1.1:6 First grapes soon from Arrowfield 11.1:10 Melbourne has dry year 1.1:6 Wineries prepare for their heaviest year Drought relief odds one in 10 6.1:3 18.1:18 Storms lash southern Queensland 8.1:3 Minister invited to field day 18,1:19 Torrential rain hits city areas 9.1:7 First vintage 'exciting' 27.1:10 Sudden storm 10.1:1 Valley grapes harvested 30.1:4 Relief from hot day (Singleton) 10.1:28 Vineyards manager named (C.J. Barnes) 30.1:10 Nationwide dry spell 11.1:9 Field day showpiece (Dalwood) 1.2:14 Water bans in Victoria eased 13.1:13 Grape picking in full swing 2.2:1 Rain slight aid to city's water (Melbourne) Heavy bookings for festival 8.2:12 15.1:3 Strike halts grape harvest 9.2:3 Minor relief to drought 17.1:3 Wine prices may rise 10.2:3 Airlines join bid for rain 17.1:15 Strikers back today 10.2:4 Record heat kills 25 in Victoria 22.1:3 More rain would threaten half Pokolbin grape Hens, pullets 'cooked alive' 22.1:8 pick 13.2:1 Rain relieves Valley heat 27.1:1 Wine prices may face new tribunal 13.2:3 Weather smiles for last day of holiday 30.1:4 Vignerons worried at harvest delay 14.2:4 Heavy rain in Victoria 31.1:1 Silver trophy awaits festival queen at Tornado hits 3 Vic. towns 1.2:1 Cessnoek 14.2:5 Electrical storm throws Sydney into confusion Grape picking stopped by weather 15.2:7 2.2:6 Better balance 'needed' for wine making Woman dies as Valley blanketed by century 19.2:9 heat 5.2:1 Rothbury wines go to U.S. 20.2:1 Relief from heat forecast 6.2:1 Grape harvester may end seasonal job 22.2:14 Centuries again; crowds at beaches 6.2:1 Festival areas 'booked out' 22.2:14 Valley hottest in State 7,2:1 Festival queen judging 22.2:15 Water demand at all-time high 7.2:1,5 Wine board 'laughable' 23,2:4 Reading was 131 degrees (R.A.A.F. Williamtown) Quest placegetters 26.2:4 7.2:1 Nymphs and shepherds 27.2:4 Southerly causes harbour havoc 7.2:3 Fairground focal point for festival 1.3:19 Flooding threat on Lachlan River l0.2:36 Wines dearer again 2.3:4 Flood warnings out as rain sweeps State 12.2:1 Vineyard catering expands (Pokolbin) 6.3:17 Downpour persists 16.2:1 Both wines 'very good' (Pokolbin) 6,3:21 February hottest in years 1.3:4 Rapid growth at Woodberry 6.3:21 Heavy rain floods city streets 22.3:1 Storm lashes festival tents 13.3:1 Deluge causes chaos in city 10.4:3 Hunter Vintage Festival - special feature Shops nearly flooded again 18.4:1 13.3:10-11 Violent storm hits Swansea 2.5:1 Tent city clean-up 14.3:5 April rains stay away 2.5:22 Festival queen - Jennifer Ferreira 16.3:1 Rain needed at Branxton 8.5:6 Giant barbecue - and pretty girls (H.V. Vintage Weather men to stop 18.5:3 Festival) 16.3:3 Weather watch strike 19.5:1 50,000 visitors for vintagre 17.3:4 Weather report (note) 19.5:2 100,000 attend 'best festival' 19.3:1 Weathermen dispute talks 21.5:14 Cruise winner raises $6,700 19.3:11 Driest for 10 months 2.6:3 A toaat (Vintage Festival) (note) 20.3:2 Hain on 4 days last month 4.6:8 Wine market place - underground 9.4:3 Night rain cold 13.6:3 New press to lift output (Bellvue) 18.4:14 Wettest July for 5 years 1.8:3 Work started on winery (Costain) 18.4:19 July rain useful, agronomist 2.8:4 Love affair with wine - Survey 8.5:63 August rainfall, average 1.9:13 Wine: growing to a $50m. industry - Survey October rain most since 1959 1.11:1 8.5:64 Homes smashed in Entrance storm 3.11:1 Campaign to aell wine 11.5:7 Homes smashed in wild storm (Brisbane) Now go up wine prices 12.5:3 5.11:1 Belbourie has plans to expand winery 24.5:13 "jalea hammer wide area 5.11:3 Beauty says quest prizes fell short 7.6:1 H.V. Government declares Brisbane disaster area Mixed fellings over festival 7.6:2 H.V. 6.11:9 Wine underground (Hungerford Hill) 7.6:4 H.V. Brisbane gets second battering 7.11:1 Wines, spirits from all over 7.6:6 H.V. November wet top since 1969 1.12:35 $50,000 vineyard extensions 7.6:10 H.V. All champagne now for beauty queen 14.6:1 H.V. 'It's a bottler' - home brewer ia having fun 21.6 :4 N.M.H. INDEX 82-1973

»INE INDUSTRY (C'td) WOOL - AUCTIONS (C'td)

Hermitage to build $lm. Pokolbin winery 28.6:15 Wool rate still near top 20.1:13 Marketing manager (R.J.L, Mowat) 19,7:14 Wool sales 25.1:15 Festival cost $170,000 19.7:2 H.V. Wool rate rise expected 27.1:13 Valley may gain larger wineries 23,7:7 Wool up again 1.2:16 Time please, for glasses of dark (wine bars) Wool top price since '51 3.2:17 26.7:4 Vote for 85,000 on rams 14.2:3 Lessons from trade trip to East 26,7:2 H.V. Brisbane wool sale here 16.2:1 Hqnter wines score in Brisbane 2.8:2 H.V. Wool sale problems 17.2:12 Illegal wines 'threat to industry' 2.8:2 H.V. Return up $328.5m. 17,2:12 Penfolds outline $15m. expansion 16.8:14 All smiles as pricea rise 20.2:1 Extra rain needed 16.8:2 H.V. Prices up lOp.c. at wool sales 20.2:12 Three gold medals for vineyard (Tyrrells, Wool prices increase 21.2:19 Pokolbin) 23.8:1 H.V. Woolgrowers to make China tour 22,2:3 Wyndham makes export bid 23.8:2 H.V. Wool at 270c. record for season 22.2:17 T.V. will watch the wine flow 30.8:1 Record topped three times in day 23.2:9 Rain 'made to order' 30,8:2 H.V, Top wool for royal suits 28.2:1 Vine study called for 30.8:2 H.V. High wool prices 14.3:20 Wine cellEU-s open soon 6.9:1 H.V. Wool sales offer 24,850 bales 23.3:7 Work starts on $lm. winery (Saxonvale) 7,9:7 Wool sales start on boyyant note 28.3:19 U.S. equipment for winery (Hermitage Vineyards) Wool prices to 5 p.c. down 29.3:19 13.9:1 H.V. Prices crash at wool sales 4.4:23 Broke winery contract let 17.9:12 Wool falls at four centres 5.4:26 Mites menace vines 20.9:1 H.V. Slump in wool prices slows 6.4:9 Vineyard cover union aim 5.10:5 Wool falls again in week 7.4:10 Blacklisting threat to vineyards 11.10:1 H,V. Ban placed on wool exports 10.4:3 Last chance of wine show season 11.10:2 H.V. Wool recovers 10.4:19 Estate wins 13 awards 11.10:2 H.V. Wool prices unchanged 12.4:22 Inside Pokolbin cellars 11.10:6,7 H.V. Storemen lift wool bans 20.4:10 Wet worries vignerons 18.10:2 H.V. Wool auction threat in sale by sample 2.5:4 Cessnoek to skip 1974 festical 29.10:1 H.V. Wool prices decrease in Adelaide 3.5:23 Town plans vintage show (Singleton) 2fi.l0:2 Roster for wool sales 4.5:7 H.V. North may lose wool sales 5.5:14 Special train for Pokolbin Cellars day 29.10:2 Guarding the fleece (Leader) 7.5:2 H.V. Wool sales curtailed (Melbourne) 8.5:12 Valley wines succeed 25.10:3 H.V. Gold gleaming in fleece - Survey 8.5:38 "The Cellars' (Pokolbin) 31.10:1 All merino fleece up 5 p.c. 11.5:11 Rain hits grape growers 12.11:3 Wool rate Jumps 10 p.c. 12.5:10 Christmas rush at vineyards 15.11:2 H.V. Wool sale proceeds doubled 16.5:18 Heat no worry to vignerons 22.11:2 H.V. Wool prices rise at Newcastle 16.5:23 Hermitage Wines position 22.11:3 H.V. Wool prices rise again 17.5:24 Wine group hopes to stop tax move 29.11:2 H.V. China orders merino wool 17.5:30 Grape crop develops 29.11:3 H.V. Wool sale cut today 6.6:18 Winery for start at Christmas 6.12:2 H.V. Wool dearer at Newcastle sale 15.6:6 Vineyards face festive rush 6.12:5 H.V. Close to $l,000m. in wool 16.6:12 Wine Board crusty at brandy tariff 8.12:10 Wool selling proposal opposed 20.6:19 Wine saloon for Wollombi 11.12:9 Higher wool values hold 21.6:17 Away she goes, with red and white 12.12:4 Russians push wool up 23.6:12 Vineyards full of flavour 28,12:2 Second best wool year 29.6:7 $64m. for wool in North 11.7:18 WOMEN'S STATUS Value of wool Increases 17.7:10 Weekly wool sales by E.W.P. 7.8:12 W.E.L, on the way 25.7:13 Sydney wool prices fall on last month's rates Bill for women 28.11:3 9.8:12 Wool sales open soon 24.8:9 WOOL Merino wool prices fall at city sales 6,9:15 Closing wool sale values drop 2-l/2p.e, 7.9:9 Costs cut for wool testing 4.1:14 Tighter Japan money market cuts buying 7.9:9 Wool up 58c. kilogram 13,1:11 North wool sales down 19.9:22 M.H,R, critical of wool body 15.1:8 Newcastle wool sales 27.9:12 China to buy 30 merino rams 25,1:5 Wool auctions cancelled in 3 States 4.10:4 Ram export referendum 31,1:1 A.W.C. takes 20 p.c. in heavy buying 9,10:10 More wool needed 'to cut prices' 31.1:8 $2m. spent to bolster wool prices 10,10:1 Bleat the heat (note) 10.2:2 Wool starts to move up 11,10:17 Assurance on wool questioned 12.2:8' Wool fetches record price 12,10:10 Merino rams treble value 12.2:3 Wool price up on last year 15.10:10 Government cuts grant 4.4:5 A.W.C prop to market 17.10:23 Pay fear in wool changes 11.4:3 Newcastle wool sales Nov. 20 9.11:6 Ban holds up wool payments 12.4:5 Machine to aid wool handling 14.11:13 Wool stores 'deplorable' 25.4:16 North wool sales soar to new high 21.11:1 Body to aid wool harvest 23.5:19 Merino fleece values up 5 p.c. 21.11:23 Wool industry workers get rises 24.5:8 Northern wool buy beat in world 22.11:1 Export of wool opens chicken market 13.6:23 Merino wool valuea up 2-l/2p.c, 22,11:8 Evocative (note) 16.6:2 Spinner wool value eaae 23,11:9 $26,500 for merino ram 22,6:8 Highly prized - Newcaatle 5.12:20 Wool plan 'needs approval' 10.7:12 Computer selling to oust auctions 7.12:7 Wool in bales 'half soil' 18.7:21 Click, click (note) 8.12:2 Lead offered on wool finance talks 7.8:12 Japan steps up buying 11.12:15 Brokers chairman (F. Haynes) 14.8:10 26,700 bales for Newcastle sale 14.12:8 Port increases its wool shipments 14.8:11 Wool prices up 15.7 per cent 15.12:12 Shipping for wool up 14 p.c. 27.8:3 Yeo dropped 27.8:3 Y.M.C.A, and Y.W.C.A. Replacement for Yeo known soon 28,8:4 Japan may lend to wool growers 18,10:18 Y,M.CA. to sell building (King St) 5,3:4 No change seen in wool clip 31.10:20 Y.M.C.A. plans to catch up 16.3:4 Hope yet for some shrinking wool centres - Courses give confidence 22.3:15 K. Longworth 19.11:2 Taking over in familiar area (B. Davidson) Merino export ban to remain 28.11:1 5.4:2 L.H. Wool output increases 4.12:8 'V' chief reports 17.5:17 Centre for Y.M.C.A, planned 18.5:11 WOOL - AUCTIONS Y.M.C.A. plans to build camp 12.7:1 Bush 'stroll' is for commandos 28.7:9 Wool rates up 25 p.c. in Sydney 10.1:20 'Y' moves into new premises 2.8:13 High wool price hojjes 16.1:10 Newcastle visit a homecoming (Mrs Ashcroft) Merino prices at Newcastle drop 17.1:21 9.8:10 Most wool sale prices fall further 5 p.c. 18,1:21 Off to Y.W.C.A. convention 16.8:11 Buyers 'set wool rate' 19.1:6 Y.W.C.A. leader at Board meeting 16.8:3 L.H. N.M.H. INDEX 83-1973 Y.M.C.A. and Y.W.C.A. (C'td)

Y.W.C.A. in 'good position' 22.11:7 L.H.

ZOOS

A cassowary first (Wyoming) 19,1:3 Victoria exporting lions to Africa 14,2:3 Spastica helped by bush zoo 29.2:24 Elephants (note) 21.7:2