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Canberra Times in Canberra, Australian Capital Territory

06 Aug 1969

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Canberra Times

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Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Aug 06, 1969

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7

Oil hunt in the Arctic poised to unlock Canada’s north

The article discusses Arctic oil exploration near Melville Island with Panarctic Oil holding a 45 percent Canadian stake. It notes potential shifts in production away from Alberta toward the Arctic, implications for sovereignty and international shipping, and plans for drilling near Prudhoe Bay and Hudson Bay archipelago activity with US cooperation.

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WA Labour Market Struggles Highlight Public Service Resignations

The article notes resignations in Western Australia 1968 by 1,193 public servants mainly clerical and general divisions as labour shortages grow. It cites government and industry leaders arguing for continued development while public sector turnover pressures persist amid slow boom prospects.

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Perth housing plan sparks bid and labour squeeze

The State Electricit Commission reports heavy unskilled losses since January as skilled workers run short in building. In response a Bentley Perth State Housing Commission project worth about 5 million aims to lure bidders who will guarantee not to siphon labour from current jobs, likely sourcing workforces from other states. Local councils face labour limits while Perth women cleaners attract many applicants, revealing tensions over pay and equal opportunities. Authorities warn the public sector must restrain hiring or halt the boom to stay within taxpayer funds.

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