Bland resigns over Fraser assurances on ABC reform
Former ABC chairman Sir Henry Bland announced his resignation claiming Prime Minister Fraser failed to fulfill promises to shrink ABC membership to five or seven and sever the commission from the Public Service Board. He criticized the retained elected commissioner and warned of conflicts of interest while endorsing other applicants from trade unions. The resignation, announced by the Post and Telecommunications Minister, takes effect immediately.
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Roof Collapse Injures Four At Kambah Supermarket
Four people were injured when the Rosann's Shop N Save roof in Livinestone Avenue collapsed after Ilam. About 12 customers were inside. damage estimated at $100,000. Investigations by Department of the Capital Territory engineers continue to determine cause.
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Public Service Board travel ban sparks union opposition
Public service unions opposed a Board decision restricting overseas travel for most staff to economy class. The move targets First and Second Division officers, with funds and departmental clerks set to adjust travel standards, while the Treasurer asserted it applies to Commonwealth employees and authorities as a restraint on public spending.
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Six bushwalkers overdue in Queensland search mystery
Six hikers from Brisbane failed to return after planning a Monday trek near National Park about 40 kilometers west of a coastal Queensland region. A large air and ground search followed, with tracks and high terrain examined but no sign found by police and rescue teams.
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ABC General Manager Comment on Sir Wears Statement
Sydney reports that ABC general manager Mr TS Ducamanton commented on Sir Wears statement. He said Sam tempted to respond but doubts there is any gain in engaging with a public genie whom he questions as a chief concern of the ABC.
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Surfing and coast sport notes in Holiday Times page
The Canberra Times Holiday Times on Page 10 reports surfing and fishing conditions on the South Coast and coastal club activities at Coom. It notes a parole for ACT visitors and an ACT holiday services director, with ANT competition results closing yesterday on Page 3 and prize winners to be announced soon.
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Oklahoma seizure tops eight tonnes of marijuana
In Ardmore authorities report a haul of about eight tonnes of marijuana, one of the largest seizures on record. Ten people were taken into custody as detectives assess the operation and its scope in the region.
Hypocrites in unions alarm former trade union leader Sir John Egerton
Sir John Egerton, ex head of a trade union, urged many hypocrites and imposters to be cleaned out of top union posts by 1977 end. He warned the movement faces a big job ahead to curb unemployment, calling for job creation and continuous work for youth and graduates. He cited concerns over many school leavers failing to find satisfactory employment.
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1976 Self Rule Year Reflections and Page Notes
Jan Warden reflects on 1976 as a not very memorable year in Gilbert Istas self rule. page 2 notes problems. John Brant writes on efforts to arrest the firsts by Venice pollution and high tides, detailing restoration attempts. The Gidilen Handshake features a late set on Papua New Guinea and Brisbane. Virginia Woolf letters books include Maunce Dunlevy, with Russia The People and the Power reviewed by Rosh Teeland. Sandy Murray reviews Trim Page. other pages cover World News, Finance, Comics, Spare Battery Special 2022.
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