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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Dec 16, 1976

Page

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Blank coins used by pokie cheats in Canberra and ACT clubs

Canberra and the ACT Police said blank metal coins from the Royal Australian Mint were found in poker machines at Canberra Club and other venues. Investigators believe blanks were stamped as money and used to tamper with machines, with arrests and stricter laws discussed.

Royal Australian Mint Act Canberra Ivrth Act Royal Austreation Mint Seginning Ce Af Ellist Ayer Gueanveyon Annetine Cheng

Unclear headline from Baghdad airport blast report

Fragmentary report from Amman indicates a late news item about a Baghdad airport incident. It mentions three people harmed fatally or seriously, with references to a bombing, hazardous materials and an ongoing chase. The source is unreadable and partially garbled.

Amman Iigdadi Bagdad Adi Sud Amini Nis SoUreLux Dorman

Loan Council Meeting Rebuffs Premiers Pleas For Tax Cuts

The Commonwealth rejected premiers requests at a Canberra Loan Council meeting for tax cuts and lower interest rates.Treasurer Lynch argued wage rises undercut state programs and warned immediate rate cuts would harm federal finance. He noted reservations about broader tax reductions while stressing need for controlled borrowing and federal economic policy aims.

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Frustration After Premiers Meeting Triggers Public Dissent

Fragmented OCR notes describe frustration as Victorian Premier Me Hamers group exits a meeting with NSW Premier Whitlam and other leaders. Reported tensions center on federal versus state spending, inflation fears, and compatibility of policy with national economic goals. The Western Australian Premier and others weigh in on employment, unemployment, and funding for social programs. Page 14

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Fragmented headline on rationing talks and petrol stocks

Scant readable lines show rationing talks tied to petrol stock concerns in the Capital Territory. Mentions officials and committees, with unclear references to meat stocks and a broad page of mixed topics. Names and exact details are obscured, but the fragment hints at government urgency over fuel supplies.

Ambassador's appointment mirrors cabinet reshuffle after election

A former minister, Mr. Fairbairn, has been named Ambassador to the Netherlands following the election. The appointment shifts him from Farciv Affairs to diplomacy, with prior postings including Education and Science minister. Government officials say the move signals policy continuity and strengthens ties with the Netherlands as Australia weighs future military and economic partnerships.

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No nuclear power alternative seen by Ernest Tileriom critic

Professor Ernest Tileriom reviews energy sources and argues that nuclear power remains impractical. He contends solar and domestic options fail to meet scale, while wind and other methods prove insufficient, urging caution about relying on new tech.

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