11 Jan 1977
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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jan 11, 1977
Page
1
About 100 Gunning Shire residents met to discuss the gazetted plan to amalgamate Mulwaree and part of Crookwell with Gunning. Dr Tony Morrison condemned the proposal as a revenue sharing exercise and an absolutely shameless land grab, with a petition to be supported.
About 40 of the shire's 2,000 residents signed a petition to form a committee to oppose amalgamation. Dr Bob Rudd organized the meeting and Dr Jack Shaw addressed attendees as the five year battle continued. The shire opposes joining a larger entity and questions the proposed merger's implications for local identity.
Woden Valley residents report lower water pressure as a Department of Construction plan to reconfirm pressure affects areas including Wade and Curia. Officials attribute this to the new Oakes Hill reservoir installation and the shift of some supply to the flush Mushes system, with several areas still above minimum standards but facing complaints and garden sprinkler losses.
Security police detained former Czechoslovak Foreign Minister Mr Miri Hajek and two dissident writers in Prague today. Spokesman said families of Hajek and writers Vaclav Havel and Lucvik Vaculik confirmed the news.
The Roman Catholic Archbishop of Canberra and Goulburn, Rev TV Cahill, urged par ishioners to oppose Preterm Canberra seeking incorporation under ACT law. The group listed aims including providing clinics for surgical terminations and contraception information. Catholic leaders warned the association's objects clash with moral teaching and public welfare.
Canberra students from the Anglican and Grammar School sectors excelled in the NSW Higher School Certificate. Top performers include Simon Barney Anthony Bishop Rowan Peay Tambounee Toby Miller David Mittchell and Lon Sale who shared first in English and a state first in agriculture. Headmaster Paul McKeown noted many in the top five percent, with 13 in the top five percent and 82 percent matriculating. The headmistress Mel Jennifer Shaw cited strong top percent finishes and high marks, while the ACT and NSW authorities shift to internal assessments for Year 12 this year.
A chaotic local meeting sees residents including May Wess Martin and Deputy President Molwaree Shure Counc il Terry Tigess express strong opposition to amalgamation. Speakers warn of danger and call for clear action while officials defend the process amid heated exchanges.
Ped Tavis writes about a possible start of a compact tor general concept linked to Sunbird. Mentions TV radio and camera themes across pages including world news and sports, with scattered references to colleges and markets.
Lord Avon aged 79 spent a quiet night at his country home as reports circulate about his health. The London press notes frequent travel to Florida and connections to political figures, including Anthony Eden, Peume Minter, and Sur Avon, while media coverage echoes uncertainty about his status and potential return to public life.
A garbled page fragment notes air traffic control disruptions impacting airlines and mentions forthcoming coverage. It references relics along the Smith Coast and CSIRO, with guides for visitors and page references. The readable bits suggest struggles in aviation and heritage notes.
The US Pentagon is drafting plans to wage space war in response to Soviet satellite tests. The Washington Post cites tests of killer satellites by Russia from 1967 to 1971 and again since last February. The report notes US space assets include one Big Bird reconnaissance satellite in orbit for four to five months at a time.
A ceremonial dress uniform was presented to Rear Admiral War Buchiunin by Mrs DP Bughinsn widow of the late officer. Sir David, naval officer of Fast Australia, attended the event at Jervis Bay and posed with a model of HMAS Canberra, the ship he first served on as a naval cadet joining in 19X. The Canberra was sunk at Fremantle on August 9, 1942 after combat near Guadalcana.
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