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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jan 20, 1971
Page
4
A Braddon resident complains of a New Year Eve event where tickets cost 10 pounds each and supper, drinks, and a promised late show did not meet expectations. He states guests found drinks weak and the show limited to 2 am due to new liquor laws, with a total bill around 700 pounds for 06 guests and Sydney performers.
Fragment describes a process of setting something on recently and tendering to packs and placement parts. Mentions gardens landscaping department installing, planting, cleaning, preliminary cleanup and operation issues. Lacks clear actors or dates.
Residents in Higgins report 5 to 5 30 am noise from Holt development work hampering sleep. They allege shouting and heavy equipment, with no ordinance to start before 7 am. Authorities from Public Works and the Department of Works deny premature start, while voters' Voice offers help through The Canberra Times.
Mrs R of Mawson complained about Woden Valley to Griffith and Kingston school buses missing arrivals. Children waited at bus stops and walked home or asked parents to drive them. The Department of the Interior investigated and apologised for the inconvenience caused.
A report explains that Department of the Interior valuations for tenant purchases ignore tenant improvements. Mr W says he bought too late to adjust price, though he believes his improvements raised the cost. He calls Voters' Voice seeking guidance on private valuations versus official figures.
The resident expressed concern about tall grass in the block next to her house and asked if Voters' Voice could help get it cut. They inquired about arrangements from the department of interior to clear rubbish so the area could be mown.
The piece traces Britain as the first to enforce environment pollution control with the Alkali Act of 1881 and the Clean Air Act of 1956. It notes gradual public awakening in the 1950s and 1960s, shifts from coal to smokeless heating, and improvements in urban air and river health, while acknowledging ongoing local challenges and the need for broader global cooperation. It cites London smog, park biodiversity recovery, and reductions in particulate matter and sulfur dioxide as evidence of progress, though warns that environmental systems are complex and pollution remains a concern.
A historical account traces London's river decay from the 16th century water closet era to 1890s improvements, the 1940s to 1960s revival, and a 1970s resurgence of pollution concerns. It discusses discharge, treatment plans, ecological rebound, and later deterioration tied to urban growth and fragmented water authorities, noting government action and research efforts in response.
The Government establishes an inquiry to determine the principles for setting officer salaries in the Regular Armed Forces. It will assess qualifications training skill levels functions responsibilities and other attributes to recommend appropriate salary rates aligned with required duties.
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