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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Apr 21, 1977

Page

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PM plans new move on freeze

The Prime Minister Fraser will ask the Arbitration Commission to push a wages freeze using good offices to support a prices and incomes pause. He invited six Premiers by telegraph to back the approach, but the Government will proceed regardless. The Premiers remain divided on calling a national conference to discuss the freeze.

Fraser Arbitration Commission Mrs Good Ahea Kraser Ian Aural II Press Vanderenves Keer Nial Austen Count Frade Gimp Hawke Heyescsey Premers Prise Treeve Suttle Ver Austria Charles Court Victory Me Muamier Praser Vedersi Gobernment Queensland Bydke-Petersen Commission Premer of Nsw Wran South Australia Dunstan Mc Hawke Reese

Specialists warn abortion danger amid policy debate

A regional health committee discussed abortion risks and proposed safeguards during a tense April meeting. Dr Heit emphasized termination limits, while officials argued for restricting services to approved hospitals. The panel urged clear guidelines and state oversight amid confidential clinical deliberations.

Anglican cleric defends abortion may be best for some

A Reverend George Gatinses of St Philips Church argues abortion could be the best option for some women free from external pressure. He cautions against abortion on demand and cites cases where single mothers or financially strained women might need such help, while opposing unconditional abortion advocacy.

Patlanven Howse George Gatmses St Phlips O'Connor

Catch-Up On ACT Charges Out

City reporter notes government inaction on catch-up methods to recoup revenues amid price freezes. Officials discuss delaying rate changes, extending old contracts, and maintaining current electricity prices through June. The piece references Minister Gir and ACT authorities amid a broader debate over new and existing supplier terms.

Department of the Capirs Gir Tertory Staley Vollesters Bressinp Ile Essen

Fraser and Street clash over wage policy and arbitration

A heated parliamentary exchange centers on wage controls and the scope of government intervention. Mr Fraser and Mr Street press Ministers about extending the wage settlement period, the role of the Arbitration Commission, and the feasibility of a voluntary agreement among employers, unions, and states. The Opposition argues changes are needed, while the government insists on careful, principled steps toward broad consensus.

Braser Minster Anon

Defiance by Leyland Defiance by Leyland Stuary reveal

Fragmented text references names and places including Leyland Defiance Stuary and Meamaeihe directing vague topics. It mentions wages, a mareaves outcome, a list of unclear individuals, and several scattered terms suggesting a political or local dispute without coherent events or dates.

RAAF Iroquois Crashes Near Townsville Injuries Reported

Police said five people aboard an Iroquois helicopter from No 35 Squadron based at Garbutt crashed southwest of Townsville late last night. They were hospitalized with injuries.

Townsville No 35 Squadron RAAF Garbutt

Highway link study under way to reroute Canberra by pass

An official study into Canberra area road options has begun. Secretary Ron McCormack said the assessment will propose rerouting the Hume Highway west or upgrading its present alignment and consider moving the Barton Highway west. The work, due for completion in June, will inform the federal minister and NSW planning steps with input from John Paterson Urban Systems and Jim Holdsworth.

Canberra Wides Commonwealth Bureau of Roads Ron McCormack John Paterson Urban Systems Melbourne Jim Holdsworth Yiow Goulburn McCormack

Meals on Wheels price rise debated by commission

A Capital Territory health commission meeting discussed increasing Meals on Wheels prices. The panel considered raising costs to 496 after an earlier proposal of 458, aiming to address supplier and operating pressures.

Terriory Health Commission Coammistan Isle Commisston

Sympathy for Braddon's Change Probed in South Africa Note

A brief clipped summary notes sympathy for Braddon and calls for Pakistan's Mo Bhutto to resign. The piece references interviews with a black South African editor and hints at housing and Canberra convention mentions.

Pakistan Mo Bhutto S. Africa TB Millar Nican The Housing Industry Association Canberra Homes and Huilding Canberra Showground

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