24 Jan 1977
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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jan 24, 1977
Page
1
ACT figures show fifteen of 391 road deaths occurred on straight roads. The report breaks down deaths by location including traffic signals, Give Way signs, crossroad, T junction, curved roads and pedestrian crossings. NSW deaths at the weekend totalled seven, with Melbourne reporting three fatalities on Vieworan roads.
On a Saturday the five metre boat Boozer ignited fuel while testing its motor on the Molongla River near Weetangera. The craft sank after the fire, about 150 metres from Ti Road bridge, as the owner attempted to restart a motor that had run for about 10 minutes. The boat, two months old and valued around $12,000, was salvaged later by Mr Kemmett with a tow truck recovery of the motor and remaining hull.
Three children drowned at North Wollongong beach following a Sunday picnic from Sydney. Police have not released the names ages or family details as inquiries continue.
The Prices Justification Tribunal will probe prices charged for motor vehicle and farm machinery parts. In Canberra, Minister Howard announced representations from Royal Automobile Club of Viewana NSW Consumer Affairs Council NRMA and AAA voicing concern. The inquiry aims to assess pricing practices and report findings to inform policy and potential action.
Sydney report says Australian trad unions may imperil hundreds of millions of dollars in Japanese trade and thousands of Australian jobs. Minister Nixon warned against actions that could disrupt shiploads of coal and iron ore and strain relations with Japan after talks in Tokyo. Public statements backed by ACTU leaders warn disruptive labor moves risk isolating Australia from Japan and other markets.
The ACTU president Mr Hawke travels to Tokyo for a week of talks with Japanese officials and business leaders to ease concerns over industrial unrest in the Pilbara. The mission, arranged by WA Trades and Labour Government, aims to maintain trade relations and discuss shipbuilding subsidies and broader Australia Japan ties.
Opposition spokesman on minerals and energy Mr Keating accused Country Party ministers Me Noxon and Mr Sinclair of chasing only verbal assurances in Tokyo. He said minerals policy failed to secure a firm iron ore project for Western Australia and warned export tonnages to Japan in 1977 would miss contractual levels, reflecting poor ministerial leadership in Australia Japan talks.
Leaders of building and maritime unions pressed the ACTU to back renewed bans on foreign built ships amid plans to shift work from Newcastle and Whyte shipyards to Japanese builders. The push centers on Australian refit and repair work and aims to keep seafaring jobs in Australia with the February ACTU executive meeting expected to decide.
Authorities in New South Wales report a delay on a prefabricated bridge intended to replace a temporary span at Granville. The incident notes safety concerns and references a broader disaster context on page three. The text also mentions population debates and holiday customs, with page references to Warder’s recounts on holidays in mid English contexts.
The item notes political turmoil as Mr Carter begins the campaign with criticism over a pardon for Vietnam graft suspects. It references holiday coverage and public servant anger, plus a sports blurb noting Western Australia beating Victoria in the Gillette Cup final.
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