Promotions policy critique at ACT ACOA meeting
The ACT branch council of the Administrative and Clerical Officers Association criticized departmental promotions policies led by Sir Lenox Hewitt. A critical report by Bill King was debated and then adjourned, with motions of support for King passing amid concerns over possible litigation and press leaks.
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Lenox Hewitt
Department of the Environment, Aborigines and the Arts
ACT
The
Administrative and Clerical Officers’ Association
Bill King
Mr King
Gordon Taylor
Brian Anson
King
Council Memcbers
T'Anson
Council
ACOA
Ayers
Sir Lenox
Prime Minister’s Department
Promotions Appeal Committee
Association
Treble jackpot won at Canterbury race meeting
The ACT TAB declared a three race jackpot treble won at Canterbury yesterday with a visible dividend of 3185.05 dollars. The TAB did not provide the winner’s name.
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ACT
Canterbury
Craven Ly Banyo Terk Officials Feature
Fragmentary OCR reads like a local item mentioning Craven Ly Banyo Terk and officials. Limited readable names suggest a civic note or notice without clear actions or dates. Summary preserves entities while avoiding uncertain details.
Warning on Dirty Water Hits Canberra Homes
The Department of the Interior warned Canberra households to exercise care with discoloured water. Health concerns were not confirmed, pending test results. Increased demand during hot weather raised flow from Bendora Dam, causing deposits in the main. Water is being treated and discoloration may last several days. If persistence occurs, notify the Department of Works.
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Department of the Interior
Canberra
Bendora Dam
Bendora
Jtee Senates
Department of Works
U S confirms dollar devaluation move
An announcement by Nixon and Pompadeu following Azores talks signals possible dollar revaluation. The plan aims for new parity realignments among G10 nations with a potential 10 to 11 percent devaluation against gold. Washington discussions and markets react as officials assess impact and set up further meetings.
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Group of Ten
Rome
Treasury
Mr Connally
The
Ten
Man killed in car crash near Jindabyne
A 29-year-old man died last night when his car left the road near Jindabyne. A passenger was injured and admitted in a satisfactory condition to The Cooma Hospital. No further details were available.
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Jindabyne
Cooma
Evacuation Rumors as US Carrier Heads Bay of Bengal
The US Seventh Fleet's Enterprise and seven other ships entered the Bay of Bengal amid reports the fleet could be used to evacuate retreating Pakistani troops and US civilians from East Pakistan. Indian forces advance toward Dacca and Chittagong. East Pakistan government resigns. anti US sentiment rises with incidents on US properties. Soviet deputy foreign minister allegedly relayed Nixon warnings to Mrs Gandhi to keep the war contained.
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Enterprise
Seventh Fleet
Bay of Bengal
East Bengal
Pakistan
Af Dacca
Chittagong
Sen
the Times
London
Kuznetsov
Gandhi
Nixon
India
Washington
Soviet Union
Moscow
Vietnamese Walters
Bay of Renga
Wahahington
Lakehima Kant Jha
Defence Department
Tokyo
Indian Ocean
Peter Hazelhurst
Vassily Kuznetsov
China
United States
Harelhurat
Cabinent resigns amid regional turmoil and naval movements
In Singapore a US Nuclear carrier Enterprise and seven other SS vessels moved northwest through the Straits of Malacca into the Bay of Bengal amid reports the Nixon administration may evacuate Pakistanis. East Pakistan’s cabinet resigned en masse as Indian forces near Dacca, with Pakistan’s Malik drafting a resignation letter as the army vows to fight.
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Singapore
Enterprise
Straits of Malice
Bay of Bengal
Bacca
East Pakistan
Yahya Khan
Islamabad
Malik
Jetter
Yahya
United Nations Offar
John Kelly
Gavin Young
The
Observer
London
Pakistan
Pakistan Army
Niarl
Talks on teachers for ACT continues with education department
A study group in the ACT discusses the plan to integrate teacher service in ACT schools and elects to consult the Commonwealth Teaching Service. The report notes ongoing talks within the SSW Department of Education about staffing and policy.
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Group of Ten
Washington
Crimental
Russa
China
SSW Department of Education
Commonwealth Teaching Service
Yarrowlumla Shire Cuts Rates Amid Deficit Concerns
Yarrowlumla Shire reduced rates from 1.48p to 1.3p in the dollar for unimproved capital value, aiming to cover a projected deficit of about 3,634 dollars. The council rejected a higher 1.5p option, noting landowners cannot bear steeper charges as costs rise. water rates stay, garbage charges rise slightly, and sanitary charges fall.
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Yarrowlumla Shire
F. J. Buchimann
Buchmann
Reardon
Captains Flat
Bungendore
Yarrowlumia
Exhibition to update Regatta Point planning displays
The Regatta Point Planning Exhibition, detailing National Capital Development Commission proposals for ACT growth, will be updated next week with closed days Monday and Tuesday for new exhibits. New displays cover Tuggeranong, City Centre, Belconnen, Woden, ACT industry and water schemes, plus Kingston redevelopment concepts including private, high density housing and lease amalgamation plans.
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Regatta Point
National Capital Development Commission
NCDC
Belconnen
Woden
Act
Kingston
Dematali
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Craven Ly Banyo
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Melbourne
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Kathleen Investments (Australia) Ltd
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National
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