Negotiations Over Slag Heaps At Captains Flat
The Federal and NSW governments discuss actions to stop slag heap pollution from abandoned mines near Captains Flat affecting the Molonglo River and Lake Burley Griffin. The NSW area redevelopment and timing of Googong Dam construction are key, with potential wider restrictions if delays persist.
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Captains Flat
Molonglo River
Burley Chriffin
Department of the Enironment and Conservation
Googong
Queanbeyan River
Canberra
Molongio Parkway
National Capital Development
Queanbeyan
Molonglo
Burley Griffin
Astronomer to resign from Australian telescope board
Professor OlinEggen director at Mt Stromlo ANU resigns from the Anglo Australian Telescope Board as plans shift to a dedicated ANU staff at Siding Spring to run the 17 million dollar telescope. He says he will discuss management issues with the Minister Morrison but supports the board’s direction. The ANU offers a repayment basis and full staffing yet concerns grow over access for Australian observers and telescope time allocations.
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Olin Eggen
Mt Stremlo
Anglo- Australian Telescope Board
Egeen
Morrison
London
Morrisons
Siding Spring
Feeen
Eggen
Professor Eggen
Profesor Eggen
ANU
Anu Porter
AATR
AAT
West Indies Reach 327 in Second Innings in Birmingham
West Indies struggle to 327 in their second innings as England press for early wickets on a tense day of Test cricket in Birmingham.
P M Whitham backs Rhodesia police force idea
Ottawa report says Prime Minister Whitham supported a Commonwealth supervised settlement in Rhodesia and hinted at sending police as part of an observation force. The plan mirrors the Australian Cyprus contingent but faces doubt as Britain must decide terms of independence.
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Ottawa
Whitham
Rhodesia
Cyprus
Trudeau
Commonwealth
Africa
Heath
Arnold Smith
Mr Heath
Mr Smith
African National Council
Whitlam
Singapore FM
Canberra land auctions halted by ACT minister Enderby
ACT Minister Enderby halted residential land auctions in Canberra and deferred the Melrose Drive flat-site sale while officers and building industry leaders study alternative distribution methods. He hinted at ballot options and emphasized cautious buying, warning of pending changes and inflation controls.
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Act
Enderby
Melrose Drive
Und
First Fallout Detected In Australia From French Tests
The first fall-out from this year’s French nuclear tests was detected at Laverton near Melbourne. Acting Prime Minister Barnard said in a Canberra statement the fallout is at low levels detectable only by sensitive devices. Government would advise if milk dietary measures were needed. otherwise fresh milk consumption should not be discontinued.
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Australia
Laverton
Melbourne
Barnard
Canberra
NZ Government imposes 8.5 percent wage rise with freeze
In Wellington the government ordered an 8.5 percent general wage increase up to NZ75.80 a week, followed by a wage freeze to June 30 next year unless the CPI rises more than four percent. A third day price freeze aims to curb inflation, and Deputy PM Watt announced a new arbitration body separate from the Court of Arbitration.
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Wellington
New Zealand
Watt
Court of Arbitration
Aboriginal JPs in WA Move Toward Tribal and State Law Roles
Western Australia considers Aboriginal Justices of the Peace to sit in the Children’s Court and handle cases under tribal and state law. The Institute of Stipendiary Magistrates says Aborigines should meet eligibility like white applicants, with Minister Row open to the plan. Labor moves since taking office have merged departments and shifted Aboriginal housing and governance structures, signaling inevitability of Aboriginal JPs.
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Row
Ignces
Hisci
Enthus
Labor
Senator Turnbull Refuses Move From Government Flat
Senator Turnbull refuses in a letter to a Canberra SM to vacate a government flat he occupies to relieve political pressure on the Territory. The item notes the flat as part of official housing and frames the decision as a political stance rather than a policy shift.
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Turnbull
Ind
Canberra
Capital Territory
Freezing Point examines cold uses beyond survival
Lucy Kavaler debunks popular ideas on freezing people for rescue and survival and explores other cold applications in Freezing Point. Chris Bryant reviews the book while a biography of great polar explorers, the Rosses, is published. Harry Black reviews the volume.
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Lucy Kavaler
Chris Bryant
Harry
Jobs for Aborigines Move Gains Momentum in Public Service
Public Service seeks faster hiring of Aboriginal workers with new programs and policies. Officials aim to expand recruitment, training, and placement across departments. Momentum builds as support from government and community groups grows and pilot initiatives begin showing results.
Workers' vital match keeps finals hopes alive
Goulburn Workers must win against Canberra Tigers in Sunday's Group rugby league clash to stay in contention for a finals berth. Back page.
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Goulburn Workers
Canberra Tigers
World Newsweek and Entertainment Notes Summary
Page listing shows sections for World Newsweek Courts and Entertainment, with Gardening on Mt Press Opinion. Church and Finance pages referenced, plus Sport and Comin. Lottery and backport entries noted. classified index on page 19 and Real Estate on pages 27 to 31.
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World Newsweek
Mt Press
Hilltop suburb homes offer value and style in rising market
Multiple real estate listings describe properties in Hilltop and surrounding areas. Features include 4 bedroom homes with ensuites, large lounges, kitchens with breakfast bars, ducted heating, and views of bushland or Beinnabelle Range. Prices cited range from modest deposits to 75 500 fabrications, with phone contacts for inspections.
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Hilltop
Brinda
Bellas
Masor
Southside
Igentlemans
Sheehan Street
Pearce
Woden Valley
Civic
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