14 Jan 1977
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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jan 14, 1977
Page
1
An NSW Electricity Commission report says a 48 kilometre steel tower and high voltage line crossing the ACT southern park would have low environmental impact. The document notes potential effects on country sides, land use, and explosives planned for construction, amid concerns over routes, approvals, and costs.
The Department of Foreign Affairs reportedly continued to send lower level staff overseas in first class despite a Public Service Board ban. A Canberra Times report notes a mass meeting of public servants called for immediate reversal while officials claim travel guidelines were issued and some couriers had already traveled first class.
The Minister for Foreign Affairs Mr Peauck voiced sympathy over the first class travel ban while representatives of the Foreign Affairs Association led by president Mr Tony Vincent pushed for a principle of entitlement to travel based on need. They urged prompt consultation with the Public Service Board and planned to meet the PAA in coming weeks to discuss progress, with nine rank and file members from the Foreign Affairs Department expected to attend the Melbourne meeting to argue for continuing first class travel.
A seven year old boy was found bashed to death at Camp Adelaide Hills YMCA on Thursday. Detective Chief Inspector C Watkins reported the death as violent. Investigations focus on a person named Christopher Robert Dato or Elizabeth Downs, found dead after Bayhny here by wales.
The Capital Territory Minister for Transport announced a fare change for school transport. From the start of last term, schoolchildren would pay a reduced fare with a voucher ticket each trip, applicable from 1 am to 3 30 pm. The measure aims to ease parental costs.
A massive turnaround in private foreign capital flows followed the November devaluation. About $600 million flowed into Australia in the next four weeks, based on figures published yesterday. The surge marks the largest single monthly capital entry on record.
The Opposition alleges a government memo urged Commonwealth Employment staff to inflate unemployment figures. Whitlam accuses Labor of fraudulent presentation and says managers were told to intervene to refer or trap as many applicants as possible.
A dated internal memo from November 22 addresses AU Employment Office managers and the Employment Services, signed by FH Leys. It discusses rising applicant volumes, Christmas recruitment effects, and the need for personal involvement to direct this task, aiming for best possible results as unemployment figures and job seekers remain high. The document references CES capacity, applicant streams, and ministerial remarks, with mentions of Canberan official statements and related figures.
Paris reports Paris anger as France moves to sell Mirage bombers to Arab states amid mounting Middle East tensions. The deal draws criticism from Israel and its allies, with protests outside the French embassy in Tel Aviv and calls for reevaluation of France’s stance in the regional balance of power.
US officials warn that Washington may face legal and diplomatic challenges over arms sales to Honduras using American engines, tying aid rulings to potential sanctions if Chile and South Africa are involved. The United States risks straining ties with allied partners amid possible enforcement actions by Congress.
A brief item captures youth misconduct and the push for relaxed rules as bicycle use and travel plans attract attention. The page also references international sport notes from Pakistan and Sydney Cricket Ground, with a list of 12 players noted for Tuesday’s cricket fests.
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