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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Dec 06, 1976
Page
1
Melbourne Sunday reports warn that tariff reductions could push unemployment to 600,000, according to Victorian Chamber of Manufactures director Brain Powall. He says the plan would undermine business and shift burden to workers, urging collaboration with government rather than opposition.
Minister for Defence Killen said a royal naval board of inquiry would start today in Nowra to probe the blaze that destroyed or damaged most of the RAN Grumman aircraft at the station. Admiral McDorald and Commodore Jervis will assist as the inquiry reviews the cause and potential replacement of lost aircraft. The board hopes to report within four weeks.
The report notes a projected rise in farm income by about 150 million dollars due to a devaluation, with Minister for Primary Industry Sinclair speaking at the Queensland convention in Rockhampton. He cites pre- devaluation forecasts for 1970-77 and a 19 percent increase in certain sectors, while the Cattlemen’s Union is mentioned for future impact.
A competition judged by the LSS magazine named Station of the Year. The event, held in New Orleans, highlighted top radio performances with Ariana uth noted as top Grand Radio Session of the Year.
A major fire at the Nowra naval air station destroyed or damaged most of nine RAN Fleet Air Arm Tracker aircraft and caused extensive damage to hangars and support equipment. Recovery crews fought the blaze into the night while investigations considered electrical causes and routine patrols observed an early glare beneath the hangar door.
A Hong Kong flight to Sydney left at least 27 passengers hospitalized with severe gastroenteritis symptoms. Reports describe the illness as severe and spreading during the emergency, with medical teams investigating potential causes and destinations.
In a brief sports item a Western District team edges toward a Canberra Life Line lead as cricket action looms. Readership notes a near doubling of momentum and a key page turn in the season's early coverage.
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