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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Dec 28, 1976

Page

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Changes to PS retirement Bill possible

Government open to revising key points of the public service retirement bill amid union objections. Unions cite redeployment and retirement review procedures, the scope of triggers described as any other reason, and the size of the golden handshake for those forced to retire. Federal leaders from three unions say they will negotiate and push for clarified, statutory review authority and tighter definitions.

Uble Review Authority Haslem Knight Airisr Algfine

Apollo Race Lead In Sydney Hobart Yacht Race

Apollo skippered by year-ala Twick Rooklyn takes the lead in the Sydney to Hobart yacht race four nautical miles ahead of Ballyhoo. A gale warning was issued for Bass Strait after yesterday’s 50 knot winds. The New Zealand entry Rookie fell back from fourth place amid handicap feud. In cricket, Pakistan trails Australia after a poor innings with Kerry O’Keefe bowling. Extended reports on the back page.

Apollo Twick Rooklyn Sydney Hobart Warwick Jack Rooklyn Ballyhoo New Zealand Apalla Pakistan Adelaide Australia Emiraly Nsw Kerry O'Keefe Zaheer ‘Abbas Mushyan Mohammad Alsiyala Ted Pakistani Yang Doug Waters

Late News Titles Place Sydney

Fragmented OCR text from a Sydney page reports names and scores in a sports style. It lists individuals such as Dick Stockton and Jon Fine with numeric values like 46, 63 and mentions rounds, prizes, and locations including Marlboro NSW. The readable data is sparse and unclear.

Sydney Dick Stockton Dew Romania Jon Fine Nsw Wane City Obernderoun Fe Jonny Caschosters- Kut Gurdal

Zambia Bans UNITA Operatives from Zambia

The Zambian government bans the Union for the Total Independence of Angola UNITA from operating in Zambia and orders all UNITA officials to leave the country. Home Affairs Minister Milner cites OAU charter as basis for expulsion amid earlier Zambia stance in the Angolan conflict.

Lusaka Zambia AAP Union For the Tatal Independence of Angola UNITA Agence France-Presse

Nineteen die in South Africa blacks riots near Cape Town

Nineteen people were killed and 97 wounded in clashes between black groups near Cape Town during Christmas weekend. Homes were burned and 80 damaged as violence spread from a hostel attack to surrounding settlements. Police and military units patrolled to restore order amid refugees fleeing the unrest.

South Africa Cape Town Lef Nyame Guguleiu Gert Prinston Miusket Bose Servne Prinstoo Pretoria Chpe Hesii Nyunga

Beaches for All Part Elizabeth ends apartheid era

In Part Elizabeth South Africa the municipal council ended segregated beaches for races Indians Malays Chinese and coloreds. Officials say planning department aims to reopen the beaches to all races and remove apartheid signs as soon as possible. The chairman of the Park Elizabeth management committee, Mr R Bhona, says more signs will arrive soon and confirms no restriction on who may swim.

Elizabeth South Africa Anulerson Xaid Man Management Commune Park Elyabeth R. Bhona

Petrol shortages hit Canberra as supplies run dry

Petrol became hard to obtain in Canberra with inner city and suburban stations out of petrol or closed for the holiday period. Some outlying stations reported limited supplies and expected fresh deliveries today, while others urged patience as queues formed. Tourism numbers dipped as visitors sought maps and overnight stays, with War Memorial traffic down from last year and buses running on two scenic routes.

Canberra Suidlay Borig Frou Holeen Cwic Barton War Memorial Bivy

Office dismembered as Grassby moves to new Human Rights Commission

NSW Attorney General Elficote foreshadows dismantling the Office of the Commissioner for Community Relations to form the new Human Rights Commission. Grassby will be relocated within the commission, with staff reassigned from immigration and ethnic affairs to support the shift, while Grassby’s role narrows to investigating racial discrimination under federal acts.

Human Rights Commission Elficote al Grassby Grassby Munster Fur Rial Mc Eaicott Australia Grassty Jim Houston Sehowiy Commission Unc Nu Immigration and Ethie Cae Ee Wnpse Reece Mrassby Hikelgransfey Auhoring Tor MacKellar Shawn Ovhce Amself Ciora Sydney Nsw Walker Mc Walker Olaihir Walker

Warning by former Mafia head ower US Mafia bond a Reabeat

Fragmentary headline reads about a former Mafia figure warning on US mafia bonds and a related rebalance. The item is placed in a NSW page segment with unclear context and minimal readable details.

Nsw

Leg severed rider in Nowra crash injures teen

Leg severed after motorcycle crash near Nowra on Sunday. Robert Connetlan, 19, of Nowra, was taken to Nowra Hospital and then transferred to Wollongong Hospital, where he was reported in satisfactory condition.

Robert Connetlan Nowra Nantes Nowra Hospital Wollongong Hospital

Review of sentence after 27 years in Australia

Sydney report says Aboriginal prisoner Mr Allin Arnold, jailed since 1949 for carnal knowledge of a two year old, is under Parole Board review after 27 years. Spokesman cites compelling reasons for continued incarceration. Arnold has sought release for 15 years with no explanation given. Decision expected mid January. board to meet again to consider case.

Sydney Australia Allin Arnald Parole Board Nsw Nr Mulack Arnold Mulock A Arnold Parala Board Ardl Engisahil

Tragic Rescue Fails as Nowra Man Dies Diving for Boy

Harry Stevens 29 of Nowra died in the Shoalhaven River while attempting to save a six year old who fell into the water. Eyewitnesses say Stevens swam to the boy after jumping in but then struggled himself. The drowning occurred near a sandbank where the fishing party had been present. Yen and bystanders raised the alarm as the river’s current carried Stevens away. His body was recovered about 24 hours later by routes of local rescuers.

Harry Stevens Nowra Ctu Geoffrey Bnew Dancun Mr Evens Duncan

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