15 Apr 1977
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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Apr 15, 1977
Page
1
Fragmented OCR shows references to police, court, appointment delays, and a fraud or crime case involving Robbery with three children. Mentions of colleges, community groups, and citizen associations imply a local public safety context and inquiries into school activities and blocked services.
A public hearing on abortion access in the Australian Capital Territory discussed the estimate that about 1,500 ACT women seek abortions yearly, with hearings noting hospital and private services, government controls, and proposed counselling options. The committee heard from providers and believed private clinics should be used to reduce interstate travel.
A turmoil over a three month price freeze for ACT milk fuels government intervention talk. Witnesses discuss federal dispensation and retailers claim price control pressure while producers brace for market impact and possible regulatory action.
A special sitting of the Conciliation and Arbitration Commission will be held next Tuesday to discuss wages and prices controls. The event is led by Sir Hoby Moore with arrangements and debate spanning policy, timelines, and potential impacts on workers and employers.
In Sydney last night, Trades Hall councils rejected the wage proposal as the Australian Federation and unions debate pay rises. Victoria’s Trades Hall Council endorsed the measure, urging federal action, while workers face rising living costs amid inflation concerns and calls for substantial wage increases, including a weekly figure around 54 to 450 dollars in various reports.
The text argues exemptions should not be allowed and describes political maneuvering around the proposal. It mentions Opposition Leader Mer Wivifugn and various figures, noting contention over whether pensions and services should be taxed. The excerpt reflects disputed fiscal plans and party positions.
Mrs Christina Towse 21 of Melba suffered spinal injuries in a Cotter Road Weston Creek collision yesterday. She was a passenger in a car driven by Mrs Adrianna Merrick of Ravett who endured concussion. Denis Adams 9 of Veena also injured with whiplash. vehicle details and full names appear in police report.
The ACT Teachers Federation launched a work-to-rule protest against the abolition of Easter Tuesday as a paid holiday. Federation leaders urged teachers to skip nonessential after hours events and meetings while classes run normally, with partial participation by primary and high school staff. The move aims to pressure the ACT Schools Authority, though private schools remain unaffected.
The Canberra and Guganberan cleaners announce a roughly 15 percent price increase effective Monday. The decision was defended by the cleaner association’s secretary Dusty Midde, who said operating costs have risen and customers should expect higher rates across all services.
Government notes a possible retaliation circular on travel dispute missions as PS air travel risk is flagged. Warden reviews Mr Launk McManus book The Turoult and the Shoutins. Mir Mack Shann named head of Public Service Board amid political shifts. National incomes policy consultations press unions to restrain wage demands. St George match in outer suburbs flagged as missteps by Quarte in weekly column.
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