A.C.T. land ballot plan criticised by critics
The ACT land ballot proposal faced criticism from Mr. R. R. O’Keefe and Mr. John Paget who argued the system is unfair and should be replaced. They urged opening land blocks to genuine home seekers and reducing reliance on luck, citing delays and frustrations for those on the waiting list. A fire incident in Jindabyne highlighted urgent housing needs.
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R. R. O'Keefe
John Paget
Paget
Cooma
Jindabyne
Thalsa
Jincda
Ayettey
SMLA
Pager
Judge to review MSP salaries amid opposition at meeting
The Premier Mr Rene Shaw said the MSPs backed an independent judge to reassess statutory salaries after the meeting with strong opposition to any review before the upcoming Stile elections. Members unanimously adopted the principle and agreed with the plan.
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Reneshaw
Gifts for Koomarri centre exceed £ 600
The president of the Handicapped Children's Association said gifts would flow by month end. Donations from Canberra and Queanbeyan include ACT Teachers' Association £7004, Turner Primary School £25, and various firms and individuals adding smaller sums, with many names listed. A separate note mentions a parliamentary issue and a school holiday model yacht event at Bond Pond.
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H. Hancock
Canberra
Queanbeyan
Gils
J HW
OR. Gale
Act
Teachers’ Association
Turner Primary School
A.ct. Engineering Co. Pty
D. V
Kim Bischoff
Griffith
Bond Pond
Theo
Kim
Alistair Mackie
NSW Whip Members Oppose Pre-Election Salary Review
NSW Labour Caucus hears opposition to reviewing parliamentary salaries before state elections. Mr. Renshaw notes government intends appointing a state judge with two advisers to assess public service salaries. Cabinet to heed judge's recommendation, with final decision by Parliament.
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Sydney
Labour
Renshaw
B. J. Bannon
Rockdale
Tae
Legisla
Bannon
Z Ory Public Service
W. Crab
Mogarth
Bona
Rennew
Public Service Board
J Grand Feel
LCP backs petrol tax increase at state meeting
Melbourne Wednesday. Liberal and Country Party State Council approves in principle an increase in petrol tax. Proviso ensures the full increase goes to road funds in the states where raised. Yencken notes Australian tax is 1d per gallon of petrol at 3/5, cheaper than France at 6/1 for 8/3. A speaker warns roads need more funds to avoid a £0.9 million red in years ahead.
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Melbourne
Liberal and Country Party
Mir. J. Yencken
Orrong
France
Australia
Lost skier found on Mt Buller after four days
Hartmut Eichart was located this afternoon on Mt Buller after four days missing. He was found by rescuers sitting beside a fire in thick scrub and initially kept warm with clothing, while searches continued in the Sun-Howqua Valley area with food dropped to him.
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Melbourne
Hartmut Fichart
Mt. Buller
Andersons
J. Neville
M N. Rogers
C. R. James
K Kilby
J. B. Midgley
M_ H. Codd
W. A. F. de Salis
J. A. Carnahan
R Pelham Thorman
Margaret I Bennetts
R. J
D. E
Hellcarser West
Mrs. L
Eichart
Davey
F. Schroer
Robert
F. Warren
Dept
Sun-Howqua Valley
S. A
Brady
V. J
Gilles
F. J. Hutch
J. V.ter
Richart
Peuka
Burkevics
E. Britton
Lim
Housing costs to rise with timber price hikes
Timber price increases in Canberra and Southern Tablelands raise home building costs. Estimates vary from £12 to £50 per house as hardwood timber rises to £7 1s per 100 super feet. Builders urge caution while unions warn of impact on self built homes.
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Canberra
Southern Tablelands Sawmillers’ Association
Canberra Timber Merchants’ Association
A.C.T
Andrews
Canberra ‘Timber Merchants’ Association
T. Mit
NSW Holiday Pay Rise Approved by State Cabinet
Sydney report says the New South Wales State Cabinet approved terms of a bill to raise holiday pay for thousands of workers. The Premier Ren and Mr. Renshaw noted amendments would base holiday pay on similar calculations as ordinary pay, include bonuses and incentive leave, and cover all workers under award rates.
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Sydney
N.S.W
Ren Rate
Renshaw
Sco
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