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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Dec 15, 1976

Page

3

Graduation at Duntroon for 83 cadets from six nations

About 83 cadets graduated at the Royal Military College Duntroon with five from New Zealand and one from Thailand. More than 2,000 guests watched as General Sir John Kerr and Defence Minister Hille addressed the ceremony. The Sword of Honour went to G Coleman of Swanbourne WA. other recipients included J Collins Chapman Hughes Lamers McDanagh Tayler and others from Dunnsoon and surrounding areas.

Royal Military College Duntroon New Zealand Thailand John Kerr Defence Hille

Diplomatic Appointments Amid Cabinet Shuffle

Guatemala and Costa Rica announced yesterday new diplomatic postings. Mr KUN Bogor is named ambassador to Mexico, while several senior offices retire. The appointments include replacing the Australian ambassador and naming consuls in Guatemala, Costa Rica, and neighboring regions.

Kun Bogor An. Ay Asastman Goss Wit Sucscen Air FB Hall Department of Ore Uly Alfoies Australia Gos Generil i Choago Attn Pasco

Police head outlines plans for new Brisbane police commissioner

Brisbane officials outlined plans for a new police commissioner and internal investigation unit. The measures call for a crackdown on bookmaking, stronger actions against crime, and a push to create a respected force leader with a public press conference anticipated.

Brisbane Tugaday Queenalaod Terry Lewis Coimes Vidlenne Partientariy Lpi Lothermad Agar Eguta Lewin Bowen Ninissianer

Canberra NCDC faces petition on inner land housing plan

Crowds of about four thousand filled Ainslie School to oppose the National Capital Development Commission plan to build four thousand houses on foothills near Mount Ainslie and Mount Majura. Officials defended the proposal as necessary for inner Canberra land development while balancing public input.

National Capital Development Boitain Pune Canberra Albh Lus Ras Hell Ein Thorhills Mount AvnsHe Mount Mauh Peesar Commission Reon ‘Hickson Mont Ainslie-Majura Haim Ainslie Princey School Jackson Uonwer NCDC

Strikes End At Westernport Steel Works Return To Work

MELBOURNE Tuesday Metal workers at Lysazht s Westernport steel works voted to end their week long strike and return to work tomorrow, ending a 170 million project hold. In a separate dispute Amalgamated Metal Workers and Shipwrights halted a five day stoppage over terms, with leaders reporting no offer satisfactory to the workers.

Melbourne Lysazht Westernport Steel Works Ho 10 Penthas Ug Construction Strano Sigaynst

Fairfax strikers to meet Fairfax workers dispute

NSW Labor Council secretary Johar Ducker will address a meeting in Sydney on Tuesday about possible resumption of work at John Fairfax and Sons. The dispute was to be discussed at a late hours conference with union representatives reporting back on progress.

Sydney NSW. Labor Council Johar Ducker John Fairfax and Sons Fairhis Broadway Ducker Af Petaly Libor Council Anon Aer Wa Labor Council

Candlelight Carols at Parliament House Lawn

Carols by Candlelight starts at 7 45 pm on the Parliament House lawns Canberra YMCA hosts Sindawanal observance with a band and choirs. Admission charge includes sale of candies and control books.

Parliament House Canberra

Dispute Over Weather Forecasts Settled Across Australia

The long running quarrel over forecast data has been resolved. Forecasters will automate bulletins from tomorrow and Switelving, aperiors have withdrawn their ban on transmitting Weather data interstate. The dispute that hindered timely weather information is now ended.

Mecnumk Cueway

Pageant marks closure of Down to Earth festival at Colter Reserve

The Down to Earth festival ended yesterday with a splashy pageant and several hundred attendees dancing and chanting in the Colter Reserve. Participants described incomplete organisation but noted a festive atmosphere. some campers began leaving as Kangaroo Valley conferences and early departures followed. The event promoted a manifesto for humane, environmentally focused use of technology and community care.

Colter Reserve Kangaroo Valley Nuwai

Utopia on Cotter: sceptics face the alternative society

A reflective piece questions belief in utopias and explores the idea of joining a fictional alternative community. It contrasts skepticism with appeals to communal living, examining social norms, personal authenticity, and the tension between utopian ideals and real-world behavior. The essay references cultural figures and a festival setting to probe whether any society can be truly harmonious.

J. S Bach Esren

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