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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Dec 29, 1976
Page
2
Perth police say a five day operation by the CIB drug squad led to 33 kilograms of cannabis and $4,000 seized and nine people charged. Detectives, aided by fourteen officers, recovered the contraband hidden on a boat and resulting in remand for all defendants.
Immigration Minister Mr Mackellar urged developing a base policy for refugee intake amid a Green Paper process. He noted global refugee trends rising, with about 6,000 to 7,000 of 70,000 annual arrivals expected to be refugees and a public debate to follow in Parliament and community groups.
Perth report states Aborigines from the Northern Territory were refused service at the Premer Hotel in Albany after performing in town celebrations. The group, dressed in traditional garb with ochre, faced denial despite others being served. the incident drew criticism from observers and officials cited as a bitter contrast to the event’s spirit.
Mr Fry Lab says salaried doctors pay rises approved years ago created imbalance with private practitioners. Liberal leader Dr Peter Hughes counters no evidence of a deliberate government plot. He notes high turnover in salaried posts under prior governments and a decline in service quality at health centers.
Sydney talks set with Premier Wran as Mr Cox and Mr Wrap plan discussions on feasibil ity and practicalities of the Public Transport Commission continuing ferry construction at the Newcastle Ship Dockyard. Cox notes federal impact and urges action.
The report notes a government move to reduce the workforce at the Australian National Line yard. Mr Cox is unsure how many men will be retained and how the reduced staff will impact the yard’s ability to complete a contract for two ferries negotiated recently for the commission.
Opposition spokesman on public works Mr Arblaster led a critique of government orders for ferry yard repairs. Mr Cox argued no extra ferries were needed and dismissed Arblaster’s proposal as a wild idea. The debate hinted at possible merit in diversifying actions within the building company.
Bruce Cowan, chairman of the NSW opposition committee on conservation, urged both state and federal governments to back a long term plan for the softwood industry. A southern NSW pulping facility could meet four-fifths of newsprint needs, with about 3,000 hectares of Aofwoods already planted at Tusmut, including radial pine.
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