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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Feb 22, 1973
Page
3
A Victorian syndicate says it has created a rotating ball valve to revolutionise petrol engines cutting fuel costs reducing repairs and exhaust pollution. They aim to interest car manufacturers in the invention which sits on top of the cylinder with holes to expel exhaust waves and regulate intake.
The Minister for Aboriginal Affairs Mr Bryant and the Minister for Labour Mr Cameron stated yesterday that grievances among Aboriginal and white cotton chippers at Wee Waa were justified.
Reports from Canberra yesterday outline actions by the Commonwealth censor board banning five films and cutting about 68 metres from others. The films were to be registered without eliminations, with one title barred along lines of excessive violence and indecency. Separately, job actions and wage concerns affected industrial workers as unions sought better pay and conditions amid ongoing disputes.
A violent incident in Sydney left a barman dead and a manhunt underway for a 20-year-old suspect. Witnesses described a confrontation near a drive in area, with a weapon seen in the center of the chest. An abandoned car was later found nearby as police search for the suspect.
The Australian Universities Commission recommends $69,000 for ANU as its portion of a $3 million government assistance pool for needy students. Education Minister Beazley announced the scheme in February with aims to offset rising fees. Cambridge College of Advanced Education also to receive a grant though its amount is undecided. Applications to ANU and CAE close March 2.
Mr David Wright notes Orientation Week at Australian National University will involve the general public alongside students. The program includes a keynote by Mr Crean and a service at 4, organized by the Action for World Development group, marking the start of events this year.
The Woodward report drew a divided reaction among defence personnel and officials in Canberra. Critics questioned pay scales and proposed allowances while supporters noted potential improvements for servicewomen and separated service staff. government responses and union links were discussed, with estimates of impact on wages and allowances for various ranks and roles.
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