Survivors Found in Underwater Cave Off Townsville
Two survivors of a yacht wreck near Acheron Island were rescued after a 16 hour ordeal in a water filled rock cave near Townsville. One man, Mr Jonny Garrett, 29, died. another missing sailor is Mr George Bolles. Local helpers including Mr Les Borthwick and Mr Mike Ball assisted in the dangerous cave rescue as sharks swirled nearby.
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Sierra Leone declares emergency after clashes in capital
President Suita Steves declared a state of emergency in Freetown after clashes between pro-government demonstrators and opponents. A curfew was imposed amid deaths and casualties. Schools and colleges were closed as security measures tightened across Sierra Leone.
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High Court ruling sparks call for federal redistribution
Whitlam and fellow Labor figures condemn the current electoral map as outdated and untenable after a High Court decision on the Representation Act. They urge immediate redistribution to correct imbalances, noting NSW and Victoria would lose seats while Queensland could gain, with ACT representation under threat.
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ACTULSolo prices cut drive in Canberra and Queanbeyan
ACTULSolo plans a petrol price discount push across Canberra and Queanbeyan with aims to roll out eight more stations in 12 months and cut up to 0.10 a litre. Bass Gas owners Michael Thomas and Ken Houlahan run ACT Petroleum Sales proposing a lower price, while Esso supplies Bass Gas sites under current terms. Local station proprietors express cautious skepticism about sustained discounts amid competing outlets.
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Devaluation effect cited by Prime Minister Fraser
Prime Minister Fraser warned that Australia will use March and June Warters indicators following last November’s evaluation. He told Perth businessmen that initial devaluation effects should not snowball and that anti inflation efforts must remain intact. He urged the Commonwealth to push the Conciliation and Arbitration Commission to resist full wage indexation to preserve devaluation gains and economic growth.
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Fraser in Perth Seeks Support in WA State Election Campaign
Mr Fraser in Perth for the Western Australian Government campaign described profits recovering and said job opportunities were stabilizing. He cited inflation trends and the consumer price index while warning against tax-cutting measures that would widen Australia’s deficit. The OECD forecast for 1977 was to be released but delayed by currency devaluation.
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Coroner’s Queries Raise Questions in Drug Overdose Case
Fragmented report notes coroner inquiries into a fatal overdose linked to drugs. The article mentions a nomad victim and references legal and financial matters, including acts and overseas impacts, with unrelated items like a crossword and entertainment notes on a single page.
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Dictionary criticised over discriminatory language
A report states the Australian Pocket Oxford Dictionary faced calls for withdrawal after accusations it contains racist terms. Critics cite entries such as "Pago" and "Wop" as derogatory, noting others like "Black lacquer" and "sonia" reflect biased terms.
Dole Girls Not Told of Job in Canberra Times Ad
Esquire Motors manager Len de Vries said the Commonwealth Employment Service failed to locate a junior office girl despite 17 applicants replying to a Canberra Times advertisement. CES said telegrams to registered applicants were sent, with only one unsuitable reply reaching them.
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Woman sues for more work in German government
Felicitas Strieppen, a Federal Building Ministry employee in Bonn, sued her employer claiming she was not given enough work. The tribunal ordered reinstatement with sufficient tasks, amid reports of other workers contemplating similar actions.
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Not Enough Work In German PS Unions Call For Less Hours
The article discusses West German unions demanding longer work weeks and the impact on unemployment, noting 1 200 000 jobless and debates over 40 to 48 hour weeks. It covers union discipline, moderation in wage demands, and the government’s role in maintaining industrial peace amid postwar reconstruction and economic policy debates.
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Split in ruling party NEW DELAI
Three senior members of India's ruling Congress party resigned weeks before the general election. Among those leaving are the agriculture minister Jagtivan Rani and senior cabinet figure Hemvati Nandan Bahuguna. Nandini Saxpathy, chief minister of Orissa, also quit under pressure. More Congress leaders were expected to follow.
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