Call for more power for NSW country hospitals
The vice chairman of Cooma Hospital Board, Mr E L Merrigan, urged greater autonomy for New South Wales country hospitals. He argued the current NSW Hospitals Commission method for capital works funding causes delays of up to three years, as he spoke at a Canberra meeting. He proposed hospital budgets and quicker planning to speed hospital improvements.
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Nsw
Merrigan
Speicking
CTC
Canberra
Atlock- Ward
Finn
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Tories Bargain With EEC On Commonwealth Trade
Melbourne dispatch reports Britain prepared to bargain for preferential treatment of Commonwealth countries in agricultural trade pacts before joining a broader agreement with the European Economic Community. Authorities stress this bargaining aims to protect colonially linked markets amid negotiations.
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Melbourne
Britain
Haselhurst eyes Conservative path in New Zealand debate
A fragmented report notes Alan Haselhurst, chair of the Conservative Party, urging a cautious approach to the European Common Market. The piece references Australian and New Zealand implications, devaluation talk, and Labour versus Conservative shifts in late 1971. It cites Heath and Wilson era positions and forecasts a Tory win amid mixed public sentiment.
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Young Conservatives
Australia
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de Gaulle
Amwle
New Zealand
Australis
Dominion
Mavelhurst
Cavers Tive
Huselhurst
Labour Party
Wilko
Fl Finn
Hiselhirst
Wilkon
Phan
Sieven
Wilson & Chiernmenn
Britain
National Circuit work planned by Canberra commission
The National Capital Development Commission to invite tenders for widening National Circuit between Kings Avenue and Bligh Street Barton. Plans include installing traffic lights and widening footpaths to improve traffic flow. Work could start early next year and finish by October. Verge removal not required. A contract for fence construction and road extensions within the defense precinct is also issued, with completion expected by November.
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Calringe Foc
National Circcuit
Kings Avenue l
Bligh Street
Barton A. Spakesiniin Sali
Ats
Carey Kings
Aglersevtvon
Ais
Careuut
Hlis
Niveyer
Confusion Over Abandon Ship Guidance During Wahine Disaster
Eyewitnesses and officials describe vague abandon ship instructions as the Wahine disaster unfolded near Wellington Harbour on April 10. Testimonies recount mixed cues, with passengers recalling unclear orders and attempts to follow crew directions as the vessel listed and sank.
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Wellington
Wellington Harbour
Arbitration Commission rules wage rises for Commonwealth Hostels workers
The Arbitration Commission decides new wage increases and phased equal pay for Commonwealth Hostels Pty Ltd staff. The decision outlines a path to raise Mercures range to 8.90 and implement phased equal pay while retaining the overall award structure. The Full Bench will continue to settle related matters. Ministerial and departmental roles are noted in the ACT loans and housing context. The case inputs include comments from ACT advocates and references to the national wage case timeline. The decision emphasizes progress toward finalizing the equal pay test and sets a framework for future adjustments.
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B. J. Charleson
Equil
Federated Liquor Trades Union
Department of Lab
Jour Ant National
Ast
Ater
Commission
Richard Kirby
Union Man Dies After Long Service in Mining
An original member of the union community, Joseph Leo, died at his home on Nhurdman Street, Canberra. He organized for workers and contributed to mining loads in the southwest. Survived by wife Catherine, two sons and a daughter. mass at Saint He Co Cathedral.
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Joseph Leo
Ctund
Nhurdman Street
Sanurdiy Mpcngn
Myche
Queanbeyan cCanberte Misriet Torshee
Auwr
Neorkers
Saint He Co-Cathedral
Hoar
Two arbitration officials named by Bury
The Minister for Labour and National Service Mr Bury released names of two new arbitration and conciliation commissioners. The appointees are Mr T Brack and Mr O Reilly, both long time public service personnel managers.
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Bury
Labour and National Service
Mr Bury
Seminar to Study Alcohol Problems in Canberra Month
A conference bringing medicated and scientific specialists to Canberra next month will study alcohol problems. Organized by the Australian National University and the Australian Government, the seminar aims to address prevention, medical care, social welfare, and preventive education under committee leadership chaired by HA Stoller.
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Semoun
Canberra
Winaley
Nelda
Austrae Tian Nationial University Om
HA Stoller
A.C.T. visit Dane Raut Lyons during Piucation week
A.C.T. plans a visit to Dane Raut Lyons as Father Prime Minster Hala gears up for a Dane visit during Piucation week. Hymie der Viale and Dame Eid a will address pupils at Hine Primary Show, named for her husband Mreweph Lyon.
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Dane Raut Lyons
Prime Minster Hala
Dane Duting
Piucation
Hymie der
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