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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jan 14, 1977
Page
3
The fourth Australia Japan ministerial talks begin in Tokyo with expectations of a calmer tone. Australia aims to hold beet and sugar trade talks steady amid Japanese moves on quota and imports, while officials consider possible compromises before two days of discussions.
Tokyo reports indicate Japan will announce in the coming days its beef import quotas for the next six months. Diplomatic sources say the previous 5,000 tonne first-half quota was cut to 120,000 tonnes for the year via a government announcement in November. Prime Minister Kakuda has asked ministers to consult on raising the October 1976 to March 1977 quota.
Timiraday of AAP reports Japanese government officials seek clarification of Australian Wool Corporation policies as talks begin in Tokyo. Industry sources say Japanese buyers favor significant portions of Australia’s wool stockpile and request details on future sale terms amid 1975-77 policy debates and a valued stock nearing 500 million.
An Australian naval team will assess U S aircraft offered by the United States Navy after a recent visit to HMAS Albatross Nowra Acting Defence Minister McLeay said the team will recommend suitable aircraft with full equipment The unit led by Commander Rubin Partington will work with U S Navy engineers to evaluate options and report to defence authorities once studies are complete.
About 300 Army Reserve members of Tid Battalion Rayal NSW Regiment with headquarters in Canberra will attend camp in the ACT. Commanded by Lieutenant Colonel RC Henderwin the battalion will conduct helicopter familiarization exercises at Fairbairn RAAF Base and train at the Mayura range. Twenty one women will serve as drivers signallers clerks and medical orderlies, with attendees from Gowllburn Wagga and Lootam nearby.
Rupert Murdoch controlled News International Ltd sold its stake in Wheaverbrook Newspapers, publisher of The Daily Express and Evening Standard. Gavin Simpany and Cavendlim Lid Stetames, food industry figures, were named in the deal. The transfer valued the shares at the same price Murdoch had paid, with the group seeking funds for New York ventures.
Allan Smith appeared in Canberra Perry Sessions on three charges after allegedly breaking a car windscreen during a traffic dispute on Mareh 6. Witnesses described a Datsun cutting off another vehicle and a driver stepping out, shattering a windscreen, before driving away. The hearing continues January 25.
A 12 year old sales manager admitted assault after a confrontation over a part number at a Fyshwick store. The court noted attempts to calm the scene as Mr Jennings and another man moved toward a spare-parking area. The salesman faced a fine of 300 dollars for the punch.
A 18 year old was convicted of breaking and entering and stealing in several incidents. Sentences included terms for a series of offenses across Canberra and Sydney clubs. One judge ordered compensation, with fines and community service noted for various acts in different months.
A Sydney report details an Indian hemp allegation where a suspect was charged after failing a breath test and driving a car. In Glebe Court the case involved possession and related offenses with a potential remand to January 2 or bail set at 400 pounds.
A fragmented OCR style list presents various names and terms such as Relivere, Sune, Matias, Regie Mihm, Mepine, Thi Buran, Castine, Hy Fd au J aan Cummles Iai Bele, Auta of Aust, Arpanet, and other scattered items. No coherent event or clear subject emerges beyond a compilation of persons and labels.
In December 290 blocks were serviced, lifting the six month total to 1,832 toward a 3,600 annual target. The NCDC ward reported the December figure and noted the first half of the financial year progress toward the national capital’s housing goals.
The beret once worn by millions of Frenchmen is declining in appeal as about two thirds of its manufacturers exit the business. French experts say military orders helped its rise, but without them production collapses. The market has reappeared slowly yet remains fragile for remaining producers.
A fragmentary report mentions Mr George Alou and colleagues advancing astronomical work with telescopes and photographic plates. It notes European and Asian efforts, the rise of automated observatories, and a 1940s plan to mount comets and improve planetary tracking amid weather and regional challenges.
A forensic team led by Steve Couch reports a new practical process to lift fingerprints from human skin, paper, cardboard and leather using silica, polishes and heat. The method, tested in laboratories, captured prints on various surfaces and was applied in a Kansas murder probe, though some prints proved elusive.
A scrambled OCR of a visitor guide lists multiple venues and services around the ACT area including Northbourne, Garden, and various centers. It references tours, clinics, craft areas, and event spaces with scattered names such as Manuka, Civic, and Woden, plus notes on timings and accessibility.
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