04 Jul 1977
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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jul 04, 1977
Page
1
Five Canberra students at Bungendore undertake a student built mud brick house using Cinva Ram compression, telegraph pole walls, and solar power to test owner built housing. They aim to complete by August with materials costing 415 009 and plan a public seminar on July 24 at CCAR.
Weekend skiers enjoyed excellent conditions at the Snowy Mountains resorts with fine cool sunny weather and dry packed snow. Falls over 48 cm at Perisher, Smiggins, Perisher and Thredbo lifts all operating as crews report one metre in Basin and 20 cm in village. Tourists such as Dr Jahr Olen of Sydney praised the steady snow and windy but clear day. Canberra recorded a high near 10 degrees and a low around minus.
Police charged a 24 year old man with malicious wounding and assault after a 19 year old youth was stabbed in the chest during an altercation at Colbee Court Phillip on Saturday. The man faced Canberra Petty Sessions on Wednesday.
Japan was assured by Australia that its new nuclear safeguards would not affect existing uranium exports under the bilateral pact. Australian officials said talks with Japan clarified the policy applies only to future contracts, with no changes to current supply arrangements.
Prime Minister Fraser signals tacit approval for uranium exports to Europe amid calls for stable energy supplies. In a radio address summarizing a overseas tour, he emphasized the need for a stable principle guiding trade, noting Europe’s energy shortage and Australia’s potential role as a reliable supplier for homes and factories.
In a national address Mr Fraser discussed three abroad trip aspects including the Commonwealth meeting in London, relations with the US and the European Economic Community. He warned that delaying a settlement could push people toward violence and stressed Australia's push for stable prices for developing nations. He praised Carter’s human rights and non-proliferation stance while criticizing ERC protectionism in steel and signaling forthcoming talks with Europe and the UK about trade relations.
Workers ban the freighter Columbus Australia carrying yellowcake to Britain for Japan processing, delaying its departure. About 30 protesters were arrested after clashes with police as thousands gathered at protests in Melbourne with police using force to clear the dock area.
Details reveal a July tour package promoting attendance at the world amateur backgammon championships in Las Vegas. The plan references aviation coverage and a government review of domestic air transport and broadcasting policies aimed at boosting transport and media services. The notice appears in sport pages with cross references to pages showing related topics.
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