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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Aug 28, 1973
Page
1
Government estimates indicate only minor civilian savings as the service departments streamline. Defence group civilian employment is projected to fall from 116,549 to 109,149, with smaller drops in other services largely tied to national service reductions and ongoing reorganisation.
Heavy rainfall in Canberra pushed August totals to around 208 points with most areas near the city receiving close to an inch yesterday. Visibility remained reduced and two to three flights were delayed, though services resumed by midday as showers were forecast for the day.
A latebreaking report notes the West Ladies clinched a victory in a close meet. Details are scarce but the outcome confirms their win in the event with strong performances from key competitors.
Mr Keaneth andenon of Wectangera is marooned on a 100 acre property since Sunday as rain has left the road impassable. His house sits on a route to the Lower Lo and the Water Quality Control Centre notes the road surface is soil and poorly formed.
Canberra Club president John McMahon ceremonially began demolishing the old Id cla building yesterday to clear the site for a 7.4 million redevelopment. British Wand Holdings director Phillip Meager and others joined in the bulldozer ceremony as the club’s aging structure was torn down to make way for a two-stage project including a Shorey commercial and retail complex expected to begin within weeks and be completed in September.
The Premier of South Australia authorizes a five thousand pound reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the person responsible for the abduction of Joanne Ratcliffe and Kirsty Gordon at the Adelaide Oval. Police say the girls were taken amid a crowd at a football match and cannot confirm if they are alive. A brown haired man seen near the stand remains a suspected aid in the incident.
The government unveiled a plan to raise local ownership levels, proposing new bodies comparable with the Australian Industries Development Corporation. Key ministers Cairns and Crean outlined incentives and a national investment fund aimed at directing 30 percent of funds into public securities, with 10 to 20 percent tax adjustments and deductible contributions to boost participation. The initiative envisions an interlocking structure among fund heads and a national interest committee drawn from public and private sectors to drive domestic ownership in major enterprises.
A dispute over health service funding and medical care prompts ACTU criticism of BHP. The article notes calls for a more balanced approach to preventive medicine, treatment services, and hospital operations. Lease changes for a local golf facility are mentioned alongside health service debates.
The Minister for Urban and Regional Development invited state governments to accept terms used by Victoria and NSW for Albury Wodonga growth proposals. The plan aims to stabilise land values and deter speculators while protecting investor value, with a 6 to 18 month window before expansion and possible long term acquisition terms for growth areas.
A committee seeks repairs and alterations for a community centre after unresolved complaints about silber splaints and cold conditions. They call to limit use of the pavilion due to high hire charges and accessibility issues linked to Canberra access and Emily. Negotiations are ongoing to resolve funding and access.
The Victorian State Cabinet decided to oppose a Commonwealth move to appoint a representative on the Victorian Railways Board. Acting Premier Thorp Tom accused the Federal Government of a "pal the hangial" scheme that breaches Federation spirit.
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