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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Feb 08, 1977

Page

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New Solar Energy Process Found At Sydney University

Sydney scientists led by Dr Brian Window unveil a solar energy method delivering heat above 300 Celsius and release up to 250 Celsius, promising cheaper, more efficient heat for industry and domestic use. The team includes Dr Geoffrey Hardin Dr David McKenzie and Christopher Horwitz. They aim to cut basic costs by using water instead of copper and expect installation costs near 3000 dollars for home heaters. Government funding cuts threaten team permanency.

Sydney Piscina Sydney University Sone Othe Otherica Ayenue University Harry Messel Hal London Brian Window Solar Nergy Research Centre School of Physis Cather Geoffrey Hardin David McKenzie Christopher Horwitz Wolar Window Heavhly Fds

Priests and nuns killed in Musami mission raid

Radicals attacked the Musami Catholic Mission east of Salisbury killing four nuns and three Jesuits including Father Christopher Shepherd Smith and Father Marin Thomas. Four nuns and a priest were missing or unaccounted for as the attack drew swift condemnation from Rhodesia’s Archbishop and drew attention to the mission’s large Jesuit Dominican operation and school complex. Boarding students were present at the time, with 400 reported in residence during the raid.

Salisbury Reuter Musami Jesus Christopher Shepherd Smith Marin Thomas John Conway Ow Tishman Soret Mi Peer Hiphany Bini Cece Wan Dunatany Mrericony Win So Wafire Beind Chakaios Rhodesia Musami_ mission Dominican Sisters London Monda Aap-Reuter

Middle East peace talks no UN role says Allen

Australian Foreign Minister Allen stated no intention to involve the United Nations in Middle East peace negotiations. He spoke as UN Secretary-General Walheim prepared to visit for the Geneva peace conference resumption in three days.

Middle East Tel Aviv AAP Reuter Thrush Allen Lanel United Nations Dr Walheim Geneva

ALP calls for plan to create jobs in Melbourne meeting

The Labor shadow cabinet joined business groups and unions in Melbourne to press for manpower policies. They urged retraining and higher labor mobility, rejected tight credit and inflationary policies, and proposed selective spending, indirect tax cuts, and grants to boost employment and public works while expanding the money supply.

Melbourne Treasury Matters Hurford Gay Davidson Iit Harford

Whitlam criticises bureau in Melbourne speech

Melbourne Monday. Opposition Leader Whitlam warned of a massive clash between the Federal Government and the unions over a proposed industrial relations bureau. He spoke after a shadow cabinet meeting in Melbourne and dismissed the bureau as an obsession of Fraser. He claimed both employers and unions oppose it and accused the government of years of bashing.

Melbourne Gpposition Whitlam Whi Was Whitlam Saul Rmvans Fraser Epper

Fraser Somare discuss border in PNG visit

Fraser meets PNG Prime Minister Somare in Port Moresby as Parliament passes five border and maritime power bills. The talks focus on a 200 mile fishing and resources limit and archipelagic waters, with no immediate border changes planned. Fraser plans further talks on economic issues during the remaining PNG visit.

Port Moresby Torres Strait Fraser Papua New Guinea PNG Somare Manly Torres. Strait Sand Png Japan

Nations warned on ANL ships amid union pressure

The ACTU shipbuilding committee called for action against shipping firms resisting Australian yard repair work. IMF backing could halt two ANL bulk carriers built abroad, while two others proceed under contract. The move aims to curb overseas control, with decisions pending ACTU endorsement in Brisbane. Hawke chaired the meeting. IMF represents about one million workers in 60 countries.

ACTU National Shipbuilding Committee International Medworkers Federation ANL Japan Australia Wll Brisbane Hawke Shipbuilding Committee International Metalworkers Federation Milion Geneva Sydney Amalgamated Metal Workers and Shipwrights Union Federation Herman Rebham Paris Organisation For Economic Co-operation The Metal Union Kruse Australian National Line

New Zealand electoral boundary changes draw big crowds

Page 2 reports Cenwws listing ten major changes in New Zealand electoral boundaries drawing attention. Page 4 notes inquiries into ACT criticisms and attendance at events in Odin. Page d features Gwynne Dyer arguing the Soviet threat is overstated.

New Zealand Gwynne Dyer

Miner als policy defended by senior spokesman

Mineral experts defend government policy amid ongoing debates as senior government spokespersons reiterate targets and expected outcomes. The piece outlines the stance, arguments for continued support, and potential impacts on industry and jobs across key sectors.

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Canberra taxi fare increases approved by minister

The Minister for the Capital Territory, Mr Staley, announced approval of higher taxi fares by the Legislative Assembly. The increases compensate operators for operating cost rises since December 1975, with higher rates applied to trips between midnight and 6 am and on weekends. Morning and weekday adjustments also described, including per kilometre charges during off peak hours.

Canberra Capital Territory Staley

Mackerras matriarch dies in Sydney at 77

Mrs Catherine Mackerras widow of Alan Mackerras and mother of one of Australia’s most talented families died today in Rose Bay Sydney. She leaves five sons Charles Alasian Neil Calii ga Malcolm and daughter Elizabeth Mackerras also survived by three grandchildren and four great grandchildren. Funeral arrangements to be advised by the church in Rose Bay.

Sydney Catherine Mackerras Alan Mackerras Oone Australia Rose Bay Charles Alasian Neil Calii Ga Malcolm Day Hier Elizabeth Fackerray Wasedaram Mary Falene Rew

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