Mollison named first director of Australian National Gallery
Prime Minister Fraser announces James Mollison as the gallery’s first director for a seven year term. A secretary-manager will handle administrative and financial affairs. The government plans a gallery purchasing policy and ongoing consultations with Mollison on artistic direction and the national collection.
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Fraser
James Mollison
Australian National Gallery
Mollison
House of Representatives
National Gallery
Flood traps children at Marymead Centre in Canberra
About 12 young children were trapped in their rooms for an hour as a wall of water descended on Marymead Children's Centre at A Rabbundah. The water flowed from a hill in Goyder Street, swamping other buildings and turning a park into a metre-deep lake. Sister O'Sullivan warned a stronger storm could have drowned the children. The flood also damaged retaining walls and left thick clay silt on lawns and paths.
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Marymead
Atrabundah
Goyder Street
Sister O'Sullivan
Wall of Water Threat Threatens Local Nursing Home and Child Centre
Water backed up behind a three metre wall between a nursing home and a children’s centre then surged beneath it causing damage. Sister O’Sullivan cited a collapsed cement-slab retaining wall earlier and delays in diverting water. Official action followed with promises to finish remedial work by April.
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Suster O'Sullivan
Department of the Cemtal Territory Bed
Evacuations Under Way as Nelligen Braces for Flood Threat
Nelligen residents were evacuated or told to flee as flood fears rose after heavy rains. Steampacket Hotel, a shop, and two houses were cleared with four more likely to follow before morning high tide. 125 millimetres fell yesterday amid a statewide wet spell. Canberra logged nine per cent more rain in 24 hours and a weather alert remained in force. Police reported minor injuries in two accidents and a road section on Horey Drive near Spence was closed after floodwaters topped the surface.
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Nelligen
Batemans Bay
Bureau of Meteorology
Canberra
Act
Queanbeyan
Horey Drive
Ginninderra Drive
Hancock Street
Spence
National Country Party Re-elects Leader in WA
Perth news reports the National Country Party of Western Australia re elected its leader R C Old despite a challenge from former leader W R SicPharing. The party solidified its standing amid ongoing regional political tensions and factional debates within the WA political landscape.
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Perth
National Country Party
Western Australis
R. C. Old
W. R. SicPharing
Quiet Canberra Tokyo link as Shann cites ban on talks
Ambassador Mick Shann says life at Australia’s Tokyo Embassy is peaceful but extremely inconvenient due to a government communications ban since Friday. He denies a threat to relations, noting other channels exist via the Japanese Embassy in Canberra and that officials avoid telephone use for official messages.
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Tokyo
Canberra
Japan
Mick
Shann
Jakarta
Ins Department
Public Service Board
Australian Public Service Association
Canberra-Tokyo
Fea
Diplomats clash as telex ban hits Tokyo mission
Foreign Affairs continues a ban on telex and diplomatic bag exchanges with Tokyo Embassy amid disputes over Miss Blas Miller's appointment as personal secretary to the Ambassador designate. Stenographers protest loss of opportunities while NBC Canberra channels, Japanese Embassy routes, and staff welfare cases are discussed. The embargo has not halted pay, but risks backlog and reduced embassy efficiency.
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Department of Foreign Affairs
Tokyo
Department of Foreign
Blas Miller
John Menadue
Foreign Affairs
Tam
Shann
Shana
Canberra
Buses fairer than fare in Canberra service
Commuters praise Canberra bus service now popular and sometimes free responses to the Territory's transport invite. A rider notes a Higgins interchange trip was free, while ticket machines run short. The public hints at manual tickets, but officials cite machine printing. The piece ends with the service advertised as a model when machines fail.
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Canberra
Spence
Higgins
Intense Joint Parties Session on Government’s Economy
A government joint parties meeting yesterday showed strong backbench pressure over unemployment and economic policy. Treasury Secretary Lynch urged party loyalty amid calls for tax cuts, reforms, and lower rates, while critics warned the policy was off track and cautioned against quick stimulus.
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Fraser
Lynch
Debate on unemployment policy and dole reform sparks friction
Speakers criticize dole bludgers and unemployment figures, question benefit eligibility, and discuss a work test or work-for-benefit scheme. Ministers flag administrative costs and credibility issues, with calls for surveys and targeted measures, while stressing incentives to work and broader economic concerns.
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Dole Bludgers
Kitchen debate at college stalls in staffing crisis
Hawker College faces a staffing squeeze as assistants and kitchen help are cut due to government ceilings. Principal John Edmunds and ACT Schools Authority warn classes may close if hardened support cannot be secured. Parents plot action with ministers and unions as 43 students in food studies risk missing matriculation units.
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ACT Schools Authority
John Edmunds
P and © Association
Bill Patish
Manly
Jamunds
Sehooe Authority
Faimunds Sid
Ruchen
ACT
Pan Weight
Yevterday
Edmunds
Adusts Authoris
Hedley Weare
Beare
Carrick
Biyisiwon Otuwers
le Teachers Federation
Schwats Authority
ACT Seb
Imienitige
Filinunds
Widow of Senator Greenwood to receive government grant
Mrs Greenwood widow of Senator Ivor Greenwood who died last May is to receive a 25000 payment from the government after medical evidence of her husband’s work caused his death. The grant, approved by the Commissioner for Compensation, marks the first such payment for a deceased parliamentarian since 1968. Mrs Greenwood also draws a parliamentary pension.
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Greenwood
Wido
Ivor Greenwood
Doctors' dispute on way to solution for salaried and PI doctors
A fragment reports a pending settlement path for salaried and private physician groups amid ongoing disagreement. The notice hints at a road to resolving problems affecting medical personnel and administration on page three.
Mind stretching tasting and aging in wine
Michael F 14 Dan Murphy discuss mind stretching tasting and aging process wine in a feature on page 26. Included are crosswords and TV radio notes under People and Takking Point sections.
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Michael F
Dan Murphy
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