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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Aug 17, 1970
Page
10
Sydney's Lord Mayor Alderman McDermott warned of a possible hepatitis epidemic if the garbage strike, now led by 1,600 Lyne City Council workers demanding a $10 weekly wage rise, is not resolved within hours. He urged urgent action to protect public health and city services.
Confused report states a fire at Bracey's Pty Ltd department store in Lithgow killed a person while police and fire teams investigate the cause. The disorderly notes suggest confusion about the event and casualties amid ongoing inquiries yesterday.
A local petition seeks state or district support for school aid. The effort names organizers and lists a meeting at the town hall tomorrow to discuss funding, logistics, and community impact. Local officials are expected to respond to the petition during the session.
Curtin Progress ration will hold a public meeting at 7.30pm on Tuesday at South Curtin Primary School to discuss three proposed group housing areas. Secretary Mr G Gillies said the meeting would cover housing to be built at Theodore Street corner Holman Street Carruthers Street opposite McCormack Street and between South Curtin and Holy Trinity schools.
The Australian Federated Union of Locomotive Enginemen plans a state wide railway strike for at least 24 hours later this week if wage and conditions claims are not met. The action would shut all trains including suburban services after a top level conference with railways on Wednesday if unresolved.
fragmentary report from Wollongong about public service revisions and rail link with Nowra. references a resident at Bornaderry and a dispute over timing. details are unclear due to damaged OCR.
Sydney and Melbourne report rising tensions as the Australian Railways Union prepares to hold a strike action next Wednesday. The walkout could disrupt rail services and freight, with guards at a boil over pay and working conditions. Separate incidents include a bribery accusation against a Sydney man and a waterfront worker case in Wollongong. A conference in Melbourne is set to address union demands and potential action that could halt vessel movements. The nationwide dispute involves the Employers Association and Commonwealth Conciliation Commissioner.
A leading British educator, Eric Robinson, says politicians should decide policy while professionals run education. He notes education is a big, capital intensive field needing managerial responsibility and warns against overpoliticizing decisions. Robinson, deputy director of the North East London Polytechnic, is in Australia for conferences and visits across states.
The National Heart Foundation advisory committee met in Canberra from September 9 to review grants and fellowships aimed at combating heart disease. The meeting focused on reviewing the MH series of research grants and fellowship programs to advance cardiac science.
A Canberra man was among seven people killed on roads in New South Wales last week. The report names victims including George Griver, 54, of Canberra, and David Miles, 24, of Howlong, with details of accidents near Howlong, Auburn, Menai, and Karoola. Police urge caution as inquiries continue.
A part time fisherman identified as Sty Lynch of SS was reported missing yesterday after a reef fishing trip. He was seen Wednesday at Apollo Bay about 24 miles northeast of Cairns by another fisherman and appeared well. Aircraft searched today but found no sign of Lynch.
Fragmented OCR brings garbled reflections on platypus intrigue and industrial labor, but clear threads show the trade union movement shaping strategy, with references to rights, wealth, and bargaining as Australia contemplates oil, refinery disputes, and political shifts. A road accident in Clarendon claims a youth, while broader mentions of Hawke and policy hint at evolving national economics and labor dynamics.
Sydney report states Valentino Maculan, 68, of Meadows Road Mount Pritchard, slipped away while duck shooting near Budt yesterday. His body was recovered today after a police search, following reports he was missing. In Melbourne the Australian Red Cross Society donated 2500 to flood and landslide victims.
A security guard was placed around the Brisbane Island home of artist Jan Facweather after an attempted break in. Facweather, 79, was treated at Brisbane Hospital for dehydration before being admitted, with proprietor R. Latcham noting the incident occurred yesterday.
In Melbourne Dr James Cyriax, famed orthopedic physician, dismissed heat lamps and copper bracelets as nonsense for joint pain. He urged proper posture to avoid back trouble and announced lectures for Melbourne physiotherapists on manipulation and treatment.
Victorian ALP executives debate a proposed system to reallocate power between state and federal bodies. The plan, supported by figures like Mr Hogg and Mr Carr, aims to create regional committees, electors for municipal candidates, and a joint campaign structure while preserving state authority over spending priorities. Critics including Senator Santamaria argue over federalism and party image.
Dr Harris urged faster adjustment to changing rural conditions at a national policy meeting at Australian National University. The discussion centered on agriculture infrastructure needs and decentralisation benefits as voters and experts weighed adjustments to farm incomes, wool and beet prices, quotas, and drought impacts.
A scrambled NBC style note reports an official meeting where a government member discusses sea power while references to an electrocution occur. The text mixes names and places like Wollongong and Jamberau with unclear events and a farmer urging government action amid a sensational incident.
In Melbourne on Sunday the Council for the Defect of Gretecacs Shontah sent a message to Prime Minister Gorton and federal parliamentary leaders urging increased state aid. The request highlights concerns over funding and support mechanisms affecting local governance and services.
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