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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Aug 22, 1968

Page

2

Professor to head Australian Research Grants Committee

The Deputy Vice Chancellor of the University of Sydney, Professor W. M. O Neil, will become chairman of the Australian Research Grants Committee next year. He resigns as chairman on June 30 and is a former chairman of the Social Science Research Council of Australia. He has served as Me Caughey Professor at Psychology at Sydney University from 1945 to 1965 and is currently overseas for conferences.

University of Sydney W. M. O'Neil Australian “Research Grants Committee Frayers Profesor Robertson ARGC Sun Sport Reserrely Australia Prilessir O'Neil Socul Science Research Council of Australia Me Caughey Sydney University

Harrier fighter shown to Australian defence officials

The Harrier vertical take off fighter was demonstrated to Australian defence officials. It will enter RAF squadrons next year and Hawker Siddeley officials discussed possible Australian manufacturing if ordered by the RAAF.

A.V. Bedland Harner Hawker-Siddeley Aviation Australia RAAF Bedford Rolls-Royce Ferrant Electronics Defence

Advocate urges wage court to rethink basic wage system

Melbourne advocates press wage court to rethink the basic wage system. ACTL advocate Mr R J Hawke said today the commission would reflect the credit if it changed its mind and reverted to the basic wage system.

Wage Court Melbourne ACTL R. J. Hawke

Value of idle property sparks wage dispute debate

The ACTU and government officials clashed over restoration of the basic wage amid union arguments that a 1967 decision should be revisited. Hawke noted the basic wage had been phased out and defended the broader wage structure while referencing the Commonwealth commission’s roles and a property issue in Melbourne. The discussion touched on the national wage, arbitration tribunals, and the impact on workers awaiting clarity.

ACTU Shctions Hawke Richard. Kirby Str Tunics Davigvallagher Storey Winnie Ueewig Victoria Commonwealth Olenaha South Yarra Department of the Melbourne Newry PMG Maeen Lexretaker Canberra Fontaine Vishan Ronna TutuTe Jgaue Akide Hawke Sai Farlier

Appeal against Vietnam conviction shocks Brisbane crowd

A national serviceman convicted of manslaughter in Vietnam may have thrown a hand grenade or possessed prophetic gifts, in a Brisbane appeal heard by Mr FC Brennan QC. The case revisits the 1960s wage and productivity debates as the appellant challenges the sentence while legal teams debate evidence and fingerprint testing at the tribunal. The appeal continues with further testimony expected.

Brisbane Wedneway Vietnam FC. Brennan Brennan Lappeal Ft Military Board Leonard Edward Sagecareer Newman Ore Eto Ed Newman Hawke Passapres Xauteice Newbee Tikes Siam

Slimming course women lonely and depressed in study

Brisbane reports Adel aide biologist notes women joining weight reducing clinics feel lonely and seek group support. Adelaide University mood unit cites survey showing many women are normal yet seek social contact. findings discussed at a conference.

Brisbane Adelaide Adelaide University Secsory Court

London security chiefs push automatic deportation for shoplifters

London security officials call for Home Office action to deport convicted overseas shoplifters. An August 28 meeting invitation was sent to chief security officers of major stores to discuss measures.

London Waap-Reuter Home Office Brisbane Oxford Richard Brindley Oflare Lawrence Hrald Well Bourne Hollingworth Jon John Fred Oxford ‘Street Lerek Huuson Grisbane Cour Hamilton Wi Leslie Crown

Ex ACT police officer Lovejoy dies at home

Former ACT Police sergeant William Arthur Lovejoy died at his home in Mivomnondara Street Leslie last night after retirement this year. Survived by his widow and two children, he joined the force in 1951 and had a long career marked by a clean reputation. The obituary notes a past dispute regarding a $100 payment and a charge of homosexual offense that was never resolved.

William Arthur Lovejoy ACT Police Mivomnondara Street Leslie Reid Lovejoy

New PNG air link to run Qantas weekly via Port Moresby

Qantas will operate a second weekly return service using Port Moresby as a hub for flights to the Far East starting in October. The move expands regional connections and boosts Papua New Guinea air links.

Qantas Port Moresby Far East

Two killer dogs shot after marauding sheep losses

A property owner in the Monduya area reports two dogs shot yesterday after they killed 100 sheep and threatened other properties. J C Gurran notes the dogs, a white Sahra mix and a small black dog, fled toward Sydney and Hong Kong. The owners may be liable for the damages as authorities seek to prevent further incidents.

Perty Kambah J. C. Gurran Sydney Port 1 Hong Kong Aes Garrag Monduya

Melbourne gallery opens with free admission for children

The new gallery in Melbourne opens at 2pm with doors to the Arts Centre and free entry for children while adults pay 10 cents. About 2,000 people pass through as the first section debuts and hours extend later to accommodate visitors.

Melbourne Wed Tates London Nor J An Reid Spm Beery Vestarook Adelaide

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