Deluge Reveals Design Faults At Canberra Showground
Heavy Canberra rainfall of 150 millimetres over four days exposed weaknesses in ground and drainage at the Canberra Showground. The National Capital Agricultural Society spent about 3000 pounds on gravel and fill for low areas including Sideshow Alley and horse zones, with last year’s lack of drainage echoing today’s concerns. Society director Ron Rochford praised the grassed arena’s drainage but urged proper layout in Sideshow Alley and improved horse-stall drainage to avoid repeat problems. Attendance estimates hovered around 10 000 as events continued amid delays, with the grand parade to open at 3.30 pm and multiple attractions planned despite the rain.
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Cosmonauts Return Safely After Two Weeks in Orbit
Two Soviet cosmonauts completed a 14 day mission aboard a space station and returned safely to Earth. The record notes the successful journey as another milestone for Soviet space program and mentions ongoing efforts in space research.
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Canberra's wettest February on record prompts flood closures
Canberra records its wettest February with 150.4 millimetres in ACT over four days surpassing 1948’s 144.8 mm. Flooded roads close crossings and bridges while forests are shut to the public. Evacuations planned in Broulee as Mooding rains strain regional routes. Police report landslides along Alpine Way. some routes partially reopen.
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Sporting fixtures affected by weekend postponements
The Queanbeyan Cup race meeting and most Canberra fixtures were postponed amid a weekend disruption. The report notes American residents in Uganda restricted from leaving as Idi Amin warned consequences for those associated with Zionist Israel.
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Uganda
Jobless figure largely myth, Canberra says
The Commonwealth Employment Service unemployment figures are largely a myth according to Mr Robinson the Minister for Post and Telecommunications speaking in Brisbane. He said anomalies exist and some people fraudulently register for benefits while others avoid work. The remarks followed disclosures that up to 141000 unemployed had resigned from jobs amid government estimates that as many as 40 percent of the 354589 unemployed had quit.
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Senate debate on unemployment and job resignations
In Canberra and Sydney the Senate discussed unemployment trends as Senator Durack cited figures from November 1976 Bureau of Statistics showing a portion of workers leaving jobs voluntarily. Officials contested media reports claiming 40 percent of dole recipients resigned voluntarily, saying such surveys are misinterpreted and lack basis in unemployment registration.
Queanbeyan Cup rescheduled to March 19 amid program changes
The Queanbeyan Cup now set for March 19 while other races on the program are abandoned. Rugby league panel today and tomorrow postponed. With the possible exception of one first grade game, no cricket fixtures on today’s schedule will continue.
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Postponed Goong Dam opening ceremony moved to March 8
The rainy weather delays the official start of water storage at Googong Dam. Commissioner Tony Powell was to press a button to lower slabs over the dam diversion tunnel on Tuesday. the ceremony is rescheduled for March 8.
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Storm forces RAAF choppers to land at Gundagal golf course
An advancing storm front over Gundapal yesterday afternoon forced four RAAF Iroquois helicopters of No Squadron Fairbairn to land on the Gundagal golf course. They resumed their training about 3 hours and 21 minutes later.
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Four killed in crash near Gundagai injures 12 month old
Four people died and a 12 month old child was seriously injured when a car and a semi trailer collided near Gundagai around 9 40 am yesterday. Police said the victims were not yet identified but believed to be related.
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Solar heating project planned for Wannmiassa college complex
The $7.7 million Wannmiassa College and community centre will heat a swimming pool and a glassed-in mall using a solar system connected to a oil-fired plant. Senator Carrick said the Canberra complex opens early 1979 and will be the last ACT school using solar as a supplement. The design features a 100 metre central mall with a glass roof for solar collectors and a shared heat plant. A new heat-exchange pump, manufactured in New Zealand, will be tested at a Canberra high school before installation. Senator Carrick noted solar energy was under consideration for Charnwood and Tuggeranong high schools.
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Government Pushes Four Referendum Bills Through Senate
The government won approval for four referendum bills after a long clash with rebel Liberal senators. The measures authorize referendums on simultaneous elections for both houses, replacing retiring or dead senators with members of the same party where possible, set a retirement age of 70 for federal judges, and referendums on BirVing Wales for Northern Territory and ACT residents. Voters will decide on May 21.
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Rumours swirl over Canberra hotel sales and buyouts
Canberra hotel market heats as Crockery moves from Canberra Rex foreshadowing a sale. Gordon Aldridge of Hooker Rex Hotels says shifts are routine while stronger interest emerges. financier Gordon Barton linked to Lakeside International Hoitc bid denied as fanciful. Lakeside owners AMP Society not selling. Wellington hotel sale rumour muted as press doubts linger.
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BAN ENDS TOKYO EMBASSY APPOINTS SECRETARY
The ban on Australia’s Tokyo embassy is lifted and Elaine will serve as secretary to the new ambassador Mr Menadue. The report hints at broader Geneva talks optimism and Middle East peace activity though the page set preserves multiple topics from the mid east to Rhodesian citizenship.
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Migrant Integration Spotlight in NSW Town
Errol Simper surveys a New South Wales town hailed by locals as the best example of migrant program integration in Australia. The feature blends community perspectives with on the ground progress seen on Saturday.
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Australia ends NZ innings at 229 on day one
Australia dismissed New Zealand for 229 in the second Test as back page reports from NSW show nine for 147 in the Sheffield Shield clash with Victoria. Cricket tone notes strong first day for visitors with key wickets and ongoing play ahead.
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Leader Narayan in hospital amid election campaign
Leader Jayaprakash Narayan aged 74, a main Opposition figure, lies seriously ill in hospital during ongoing campaign for next month’s elections in New Delhi. Narayan has a history of detention during the 1975 emergency and five months in solitary confinement.
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