Anglican Synod approves policy on homosexuality debate
After emotional debate the synod endorsed a Public Questions Committee resolution amended by Assistant Bishop C Warren. It states the church does not condemn adult homosexual acts between consenting adults but seeks pastoral care and urges civil powers to consult with churches to protect vulnerable individuals. Critics urged stronger condemnation.
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Public Questions Committee
C. Warren
K. J. Clements
Clements
Anvirneye-Crenerat
Commonwealth
State of Nsw
Vmo
J. Shakespeare
St. John's
Canberra
Public Questons
Numser
Oh Calcutta blocked in South Australia court ruling
In Adelaide the Supreme Court granted an injunction to restrain the producers of the sex satire Oh Calcutta from staging the play in South Australia. Justice Hogarth warned breach of the Police Offences Act would occur at every performance. H and P Productions of Melbourne were refused permission to proceed. an appeal is planned. The production had hoped to premiere in Australia at Chequers Place Ilsworth, with an investment around 100000 dollars.
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Adelaide
Supreme Court
Justice Hogarth
Fora Action Committee
South Australia
H. and
Melbourne
Calcutta
Chequers Place
Ilsworth
Victoria
Empres
Vichey
Unclear OCR Entry on Upcoming Event Delays
Fragmentary report notes a late news item about an event in Avila and New York. It mentions promoters and a festival date in October, with references to a performance venue and possible changes to the schedule. Names and details are obscured by OCR errors.
Crippled pensioner seeks bath aid
Mrs Ivy Hill of Ainslie, crippled after a fall, has waited two months for a steel bar to fix her bathroom wall so she can use a bath. She cannot afford the bar and has been washing in the basin while the Department of the Interior says removal of the bath or provision of a shower is not possible. A social worker and occupational therapist have been involved, but no action has followed.
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Ivy Hill
Ainslie
Hill
Canberra Hospital
Hervelt
Department of the Interior
Qantas Wins Government Approval For Charter Flights
The Australian government approves in principle the formation of a wholly owned Qantas subsidiary to operate charter flights and potential fare services. Senate Cotton notes negotiations on traffic rights and other governments will follow, while Qantas faces staff dismissals and pilot union reactions.
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Melbour
Senatoe Cotton
J Seatrader
Qantas
Withwidinrg
AustralieLik Trafic
Avis
Cotton
Danas Nad
VATA
Tonefare
Hight
TATA
International Air Transport Association
Civil Aviation
Qantan
Hoss
A. Qantas
Australian Federation of Air Pilots
Qamay
Federation
Timent
Senate
Dantas
British Pacific Airways Corporation Ltd
Australia
London
Rail strike in five States likely in Australia
Melbourne reports last minute bid to avert Wednesday five state rail strike in the Arbitration Commission. The walkout over wages would halt trains nationwide from midnight tomorrow. The Australian Railways Union calls 30,000 members out in Victoria, NSW, and SA. Queensland, Western Australia to decide. AFUSE will join, with timing to be announced. Tasmania is exempt from the dispute.
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Melbourne
Arbitration Commission
Australian Railways Union
Victoria
Nsw
Queensland
Australian Federated Union of Locomotive Enginemen
G. R. Moorhead
Western Australia
Tasmania
Talks Deadlock in Private Rail Union Talks
Private talks today between unions and railways ended in deadlock. Arbitration Commissioner H. G. Neil warned of serious consequences if the impasse continues and urged both sides to re-examine the situation. The unions pressed for wage rises while threatening arbitration and a possible state wide strike.
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Railways
H. G. Neil
Neil
Wainas
Sydney
Morris
Moon explorers complete fourth surface lift from Hadley Rille
Apollo 15 astronauts Col. David Scott and Col. James Irwin spent hours outside the Falcon lunar module at Hadley Rille, filming, collecting a core sample, and navigating difficult gear as Houston monitored their activities. The two men drove to the Hadley edge, observed the far side, and reported rock outcroppings while camera coverage captured the tense mission moments. The core sample they planned to bring aboard Falcon faced delays as equipment and maneuvering challenged the team. Their third excursion, on this mission’s 18 hour plus surface time, highlighted both scientific promise and the practical hurdles of lunar exploration.
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Falcon
Moon
Alfred Worden
Scott
Earth
Seo Vis Sities
Joe Allen
Houston
Hhe
Irwin
Aliey
Cond
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McAllen
Endeavour
Scarp Crater
Hadley Rille
Scot
Rike
Halley Rille
Butter price rise expected across Australia
BRISBANE Monday butter prices will rise by 3 to 4 pence across Australia tomorrow though trade circles forecast it may still fetch a 4 pence premium as a special. Break-up figures cited include producer 1.7d, whale sale agents 4c, factory costs 28d, cartage 25c, with final retail price to be determined by retailers. Norco Co operative general manager G S Cook of Lismore commented tonight.
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Brisbane
Australia
Reilore
Norco Cooperative
Lismore
G. 5
Cook
Deficit grows on current account and trade surplus
Preliminary figures released show the deficit on the current account rising as payments for goods and services exceed exports. The year ended with a net inflow of about 1.379 billion dollars, up from 596 million last year, while imports rose by around 30 million.
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Mureay Ale
Thin
Tone
Canberra Rate to Rise Slightly
Brief news note reports a small anticipated increase in Canberra rates. The item is terse and cites no clear figures or sources beyond the claim of a rate rise affecting the area.
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Canberra
Departure of Mr Bury Turbulence in Mc Mahon Ministry
Political writer David Salo signals a shift within the Mc Mahon ministry as Mr Bury leaves. The piece suggests Pema Minwser’s device aims to undermine Mr Gor tom’s support and effectively freeze him. Salo’s analysis highlights internal power moves and strategic timing.
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Bury
McMahon
Ween
David Salomon
Gortom
ANU Health Service Chief Discusses New Approach
An executive leader outlines a new operational method for the university health service. The remarks emphasize adapting to evolving needs and improving patient care amid staffing changes.
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