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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Dec 29, 1976

Page

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Pay lift for lower court magistrates likely in new year

The Remuneration Tribunal may raise ACT magistrates pay by over 4000 annually starting January. Chief Magistrate Charles Rich could see about 6500 extra, with Chief salary proposed at 29500 and 550 allowance, ordinary magistrates at 27300. Vacancies may be re advertised as pay scales aim to attract talent amid calls for independence from public servants. The Australian Law Journal noted the dispute’s impact on legal salaries nationwide.

ACT Magistrates Dalaries Mugistratn Charles Rich Court of Pony Sessions Sean Magistraes Eric Pearson Australian Law Journal Shout Act Nsw

Thai forces clash on border with Cambodian troops

Unclear dispatch reports Thai forces firing on Cambodian troops, resulting in at least one Cambodian soldier death amid border tensions. Officers noted a tense exchange at the frontier as both sides accused the other of violations.

Bangkok Border Patrol Associated Press Fred Peer Thr Lupe

Oil Tanker Grounds In Delaware River Spill Near Philadelphia

The Liberian tanker Olympic Games ran aground in the Delaware River near Philadelphia spilling crude oil after hull rupture. About 64 million litres carried en route to BP’s Marcus Hook refinery. Coast Guard containment operations began as officials assessed damage below the waterline.

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Argo Merchant Spill Near Nantucket Captures Global Attention

Report covers the tanker Argo Merchant spilling oil off Nantucket 43 kilometers southeast of the island. The Liberian-registered vessel dumped millions of litres of crude, prompting international concern over maritime safety and environmental impact. Papadopoulos and other named figures feature in ongoing court actions.

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Minister forecast on Medibank levy cut and health reforms

The Australian government will decide by March next year if it can cut the Medibank levy from 5 percent. Health Minister Mr Wait and Health Department officials say extended benefits and cost controls are being studied, with wage restraint a potential path to lower levies.

Medibank Medibank Pri Mr Wait Sail Australian Medical Association

Crayfish grounds set for gunnery block protest

Australian fishermen threaten a blockade of Royal Navy, American and British destroyers during live gunnery practice in a proposed range off Western Australia. Tony Gibson of the Australian Fishing Industry Council says the 18 to 15 kilometre zone could damage crayfish breeding grounds and hit local fisheries hard during peak season.

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Hawke speech links democracy to Israeli crisis at ceremony

An Australian audience heard Prime Minister Hawke declare democracy as key to Israel's crisis during a ceremony atop Mount Hermon. The event drew Australian Jewish leaders, a rabbi, and Hawke’s family, highlighting labor ties and support for Jewish worker movements amid regional tensions.

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No fraud mercy andMedibank debate amid reforms

Confused remarks describe 4 prosecutions against doctors linked to Medibank abuses. Government action urged to curb taxpayer costs while reforms discuss health benefits, private providers, and university ties. Names and places are unclear due to OCR errors, but focus centers on medical system reform and accountability.

Canberra Holiday Times Covering Seasonal Events and Games

The Canberra Holiday Times outlines festive period activities across the Sun Coast and ACT. It notes sofas and décor themes, plus local sport updates including fishing reports and a story on Nellisen W and the Clarke Gang saga amid community notices and local color.

Canberts Canberra St Thy Sun Nellisen

ANT competition details and large entry volume described

A garbled report references an ANT competition with many entries and unclear details. It mentions hundreds of entries and some names or places, but the text is highly distorted. The piece hints at a guild or platform evaluating projects and timelines amid unclear context.

Bread price rise hits ACT with 2p extra per loaf

The ACT sees bread and bakery products up by 2p to 3p amid rising costs. John Dalley of the ACT Employers Federation said the Prices Justification Tribunal approved the hike citing the November national wage tie and general price rises. The last increase was August 26, making this the seventh rise in 18 months.

Dagen He Act Employers Federation John Dalley Particuar Idy Tron

Boycott Spreads Over Coffee Prices in New York

New York shops and restaurants report a growing boycott of coffee and tea amid rising costs. Consumers cite higher prices as the cause, while officials from the New York Consumer Commission acknowledge public discontent. Local businesses note shifting customer demand as price hikes continue.

New York Elinor Gg Leimer

Record of cricket Test with 6th-wicket partnership noted

A fragmented cricket item mentions a 6th-wicket partnership in a First Test with players such as Akisian and Shane. It references Pope and a fashion entertainment note, plus FR pages and world news, courts details on page 4 and page 45.7.

Meeship Akisian Shane Pope World News

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