Pay rises for MOA officials in four Victorian bodies
Justice Aird granted a 4,000 MOA officers, supervisors and technicians a wage rise in the Arbitration Commission. An immediate rise plus 3 percent from October 1 1972 follows MOA stoppages seeking 9 percent. Salaries range 61.40 to 224.20 weekly, with top earners gaining 43 a week immediately and 6.73 later. Total extra wage bill exceeds 1 million in 1972. MOA to meet to decide further action.
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Four escape from jail at Yalala. hunt underway
ADELAIDE Friday A police hunt with tracker dogs began after four prisoners escaped from Yalala Jail eight miles from Adelaide at about 3 pm. One escapee is Terence Haley 71 serving 15 years for Cadell Centre escape and abducting Monica Fay Bchiller. Another prisoner was captured soon after.
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Yalala
Terence Haley
Cadell
Monica Fay Bchiller
Untitled Charges Filed Over Mixed Oath Violations
AAP reports late news from Oxod Migitate court as police allege charges against a local figure following visits to two churches. Details remain unclear due to fragmentary text.
Honours list names new knights and dames across states
The New Year honours name 21 Australian knights including 19 new, one dame, plus Privy Council additions for Sir Harry Gibbs and McMahon as Companion of Honour. Victoria premier Bolte becomes Knight Grand Master of St Michael and St George, NSW premier Askin knighted, and Health Minister Sir Kenneth Anderson elevated to Knight of the British Empire. South Australian Senator Nancy Huttie made Dame, with notable sports figures Evonne Goolagong and Geoff Hunt recognised, and James Dibble awarded MBE. In Britain, Cecil Beaton receives knighthood and Colin Cowdrey and Chay Blyth get CBEs while Jackie Stewart earns an OBE.
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Victoria
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Reserve Bank
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Australian Academy of Science
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George Moore
Geoff Hunt
SSW
Sydney Weir
Australian Broadcasting Commission
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Marilyn Jones
Cecil Beaton
Contrasts in 1971 ACT weather
Canberra’s weather in 1971 showed sharp contrasts as Bureau of Meteorology statistics report. Rainfall totaled 24.19 inches, near average, with most rain in the first and last two months. 36 thunderstorms occurred, and autumn winter and spring were drier and colder, nights about three degrees below average. Frosts exceeded average, while heat reached 99.8 degrees on January 6, and a July 11 record low of 14 degrees was noted alongside snow in the Snowy Mountains around 4 pm.
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Bureau of Meteorology
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India bars outsiders from peace talks
New Delhi says peace negotiations with Pakistan must be bilateral with no third party. Gandhi cites unclear Pakistani political situation and mutual benefit of peace. She notes Bangladesh shifts and predicts most refugees to return by February end.
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Gandhi sees Bengal aid, US terms, and Pakistan peace
India will do all it can to aid Bengal after Pakistan’s surrender though damage to the economy was milder than feared. Mrs Gandhi warned the US to accept new realities like Bangladesh’s emergence and urged bilateral talks with Britain or France on peace efforts. She favored equitable terms with Pakistan and hinted at Kashmir issues in future talks. The press reported India’s stance during a Lahore briefing and noted Pakistan’s president Bhutto seeking terms and broader regional friendship.
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Mia Gandhi
Kashmir
Bhutto
Dna
Feoe
Puna University
Bhillio
Idia Om
Basiv
Equity Oni Fair Play
Quiet New Year in A C T After Calm Celebrations
New Year’s Eve in Canberra passed with little fuss as hotels and clubs held modest dances. About 20 guests welcomed the New Year at the Hogmanay party in Bins Chih Forrest. a local observer called the scene a swinging time. A baby named Nicole Colas was born in Canberra at 1 07 pm weighing three kilograms to Mr and Mrs Jacques Colas of Chewings Street Scyltin.
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Ane Mar
Sicote Colas
Canberra
Nivole
Jacques Colas
Chewings Street
Scyltin
Historic Vatican Anglican accord signals path to unity
Vatican sources report an Anglian Roman Catholic panel in Windsor has issued a 12 paragraph statement deeming Eucharist a memorial of Christ while affirming the real presence. The document stops short of publishing pending church approvals and heads toward negotiations on ministry and local church relations.
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England
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of Canterbury
Ramsey
Church of England
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Former PM Paralysed by Stroke in Mercy Hospital
Melbourne report says Sir Robert Menzies aged 77, former Prime Minister, remains paralysed after a stroke and will stay in hospital for months. His wife Dame Pattie notes he is talking and reading cards, with visits twice daily and no sudden deterioration in mobility.
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Robert Menzies
Mercy Hospital
Sir Robert
Dame Pattie
Pattie
Sir Roberts
Mal Anderson topples Newcombe in Australian Open
Mal Anderson defeated top seed John Newcombe in Melbourne in a five set upset at the Australian Open. Newcombe, Wimbledon champion in 196 etc, faces a comeback as Anderson renews his tennis career. Igloo Skips Cup hopes as Peac Cup fate looms destruction. Crick et al report a brilliant day in the We Shield match.
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Newcombe
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