Fumes Trigger Fatal Basement Explosion at Center Cinema
In Canberra a basement blast at the Center Cinema killed 41 year old Colin Mills and seriously injured 23 year old Malcolm Woodberry. Fire crews battled smoke as investigators from the Department of the Capital Territory began inquiries while Woodberry remained in hospital in satisfactory condition. Police reported no other injuries and the cause is under investigation.
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Maldives
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Brennan Shreys Hackett
Malcolm Woodberry
Warramay Cresent
Narrabundal
Woodberry
Canberra
Man Dies in Blast at Cinema
A cinema blast caused a small fire that activated sprinklers and was extinguished. An electrical switchboard sparked. petrol vapours leached inside the building. Plumbers were repairing a pump when fumes built up, believed to be from a tank vent. An expert will report to the Coroner.
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Killen
NSW Department of Labour and Industry
Canberra
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Petrol leak at Centre Cinema grounds theater officials cite investigations
For about a year an underground petrol leak affected the Centre Cinema basement. Officials from the Department of Capital Territory and the Fire Commissioner tested sewer lines and nearby service stations but found no source. Investigations focused on Mort Street and nearby sites with earlier suspicions tied to a local service station.
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Department of Capitol Terrors
Mort and
Lonsdale Streets
Heat forces schoolchildren home at Kambuh High
An ACT Schools Authority advisory led to students leaving Kambuh High School after temperatures hit uncomfortable levels in several open units. About 200 students in years 8 and 9 faced heat while others remained at school. Additional pupils at Flynn Primary and Ginninderra High were also sent home as technicians inspect ventilation and cooling systems.
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Mervilr Jones
ACT Schools Authority
Jones
Schools Authority
Flynn Primary
Ginninderra High
Fraser concerns on art post for National Gallery director
Prime Minister Trayer voiced concern that recommendations for appointing a National Gallery director were not yet acted on. He urged amendments in a Canberra statement. Cabinet, not Fraser, must appoint. Four candidates are listed: James Jollison, John Wally, and two American applicants.
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Canberra
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John Wally
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Art Gallery of South Australia
Telephone rollout in Australia promises 30 000 public booths
Telecom Australia plans automatic signaling devices for public telephones to connect to the nearest exchange. The program aims to expand access in areas with few private phones. Public telephones will be updated nationwide and ordered equipment to be delivered this month. The effort seeks broader usage and knowledge of the system.
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Telecom Australis
Cambodian Troops Cross Border Into Thailand
Cambodian troops crossed into eastern Thailand today burning 16 village houses in the same area where Khmer Rouge forces killed 40 Thais on January 28. No casualties were reported as the forces retreated after looting rice and cotton.
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Thailand
Bangkok
ACT Milk Authority shifts to open tendering for milk
The ACT Milk Authority abandons selective tenders, moving to open tendering with strict quality standards and penalties for noncompliance. Major suppliers include Murray Goulburn, Bega, and Dairy Farmers Co-operative, supplying Canberra markets with price-linked outcomes and potential savings estimated around one billion in the system.
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Sind
Murray Goulburn
Mega
Canberra
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Capital Territory
Staley
Critieria
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Four IRA bombers jailed for life in London case
Four IRA bombers were sentenced to life imprisonment in a London case. The men, including Martin Ocioyo and Edward Musset, were convicted of murder and planning attacks on the British mainland and held responsible for a series of bombings and attempted shootings.
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Trey Association Epanls
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Harry. Buiggin
Hugh Unley
AIC
Porvesnino
Barton Guard Offer in Conspiracy Bail Adjudication
In Sydney court Mr Thomas Barton faced a bail hearing on conspiracy charges. The defense argued for release while the prosecution noted bail had been previously refused four times. Mr Honus Barton and his father Mr Alexander Barton attended as adjournment on the matter.
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Thomas Barton
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Hanguhut
Marcus Dinveldh
Thames
Barwon
Howe
Fisinas Birnie Gaul
Lauield
Wuriainy
Igqulut
Honus Barton
Alexander Barton
Telecom archery results amid noisy broadcast week
A late week live broadcast on Telecom sports covered archery results with a chaotic delivery. The broadcast featured inconsistent numbers and muffled commentary as the host struggled to present scores, ending with a disrupted live rundown on the back page.
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Telecom
National strike at airports called off
Four leaders of the Air Operations Directors Association adjourned Melbourne talks amid negotiations with the Department of Transport. The national strike of air traffic controllers was halted from midnight as progress allowed workers to resume duties while preserving safety procedures.
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Dirivers Association
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Charles Stuart
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