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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jan 12, 1977
Page
3
The Prices Commission announced its members in Sydney yesterday with Mrs R H Evans as chair. The inquiry will start within weeks to examine bread and other basic goods. The body aims to deter price cheating and can demand documents to support investigations.
An application for the incorporation of Preterm Canberra, a group aiming to establish a centre on birth control, counselling, and abortion services, was received by the ACT Registrar. Archbishop Cahill opposes registration, calling the aims immoral. Public objections and court actions were noted, with discussions of injunctions and potential legal muster to determine registration.
Six Australian scientists, including JW Bleadow of Melbourne and Dr B Howlett of Adelaide, are named winners of Queen Elizabeth Fellowships for two years of research in physical and biological sciences. Recipients will conduct work at institutions in Australia and overseas, with assignments covering fission dating, algebraic structures, biochemistry, and neuroscience related projects.
Australian scientist and former senior public servant Mr tyn Bisset returned the OBE awarded in 1930s to the Queen. He says he realised the Governor General held power then and now, and he declined to accept the honor. He notes the award referenced botany and civil service work but questions the institutional link between the Crown and Australia.
The National Capital Development Commission on Monday announced a public participation drive inviting Canberra residents to submit comment by March 4. The plan seeks feedback on possible changes to the current front-fence policy and options for redevelopment and amendments to planning guidelines.
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