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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jul 20, 1970
Page
10
An MWU delegation from Unions for Lucklly Wh the Mince Lineous Workers discusses the dismissal of a worker at Crothall Co UNSW Ply Ltd cleaning contractors for Russell Hill offices. The meeting aims to review the employer’s action and consider reinstatement options.
A garbled OCR fragment mentions balloonists, a world event, and an associated famine era. It references names like Magg and Venables, with unclear context about a walk or party linked to the ACT. The readable portions imply an observational report on a repeated ballooning attempt tied to a regional association.
The Oversea Fruit Export Plan committee led by Me G. A. Archer discussed the rebate at an Australia ship cargo conference. The chairman noted the rebate aligned greener trade between the conference and fruit industry in 1969, proposing a rebate of seven dollars per bushel for exports above seven thousand bushels.
Sydney reports a possible delay in pension and welfare payments as a proposed Australian government budget action faces regulatory scrutiny. Officials warn residents could lose a week’s funds if a rapid policy shift proceeds, with civil services prepared to manage impacts on families and welfare groups.
A 1400 strong milk industry conference in Sydney could ease or end milk shortages with talks led by Mr W Sheehy of the Milk and Dairy Men's Employees Union. Police say the earlier city gas blast was caused by a faulty fuse in traffic lights at George and Adelaide Streets.
In Melbourne and Sydney ports, rail unions plan escalating actions as investigators probe gas explosion and factory damage. The ARU backs a 48 hour strike and wage demands, while authorities seal incidents at Brisbane and Kembla Leagues Club sites. Police report injuries and a fatality from a gas spark during the disruption.
Melbourne Sunday report states three air force officers who opposed the Minister for Air in the last Federal election claim they are being victimised. The item notes the officers’ protest and official response during the ongoing political scrutiny.
World University Service national affairs chairman Mr K K Newcombe told the inaugural SID meeting that the Colombo Plan needed updating and that Asian student training in Australia was largely wanted. He urged government action and praised plans to expand educational programs for international development.
Mr Nixon said he would discuss the proposal next month with the Associated Chambers of Manufactures of Australia after returning from a six day visit to the Northern Territory. He cited difficulties in providing meaningful employment for Aborigines and noted the social complexities in urban areas while stressing potential regional opportunities and collaboration with Aboriginal communities.
Sydney dispatch reports Tamworth hospital facing a heavy influenza surge with a light schedule for supervision and many patients admitted. Nursing staff are stretched as about ten workers fall ill daily, while at least five influenza deaths have occurred in the roughly three weeks since the outbreak began, leaving the 260 bed facility strained and patient care pressured.
A device claimed to greatly cut motor exhaust was praised by a NSW Transport spokesman after preliminary tests. Inventor Duncan McWade, a former Admiralty officer, says his McWade Emission Control costs 25 dollars and fits to the air filter intake to burn impurities. An NSW university lecturer called the device very effective.
In Rabaul on Sunday unrest deepens as government and Mataungan factions press divergent courses over disputed jungle lands. Reports describe rallies, threats, and a tense standoff with police, while journalist crews and Radio Rabaul face political pressure amid preparations for a potential weekend action.
Melbourne announces an international anti-war conference to run September 2 to 22 inviting North Vietnamese Government and NLF representatives, US Congress figures, and allied bodies from Indonesia, India, Ceylon, and Canada. Organizers, led by Dr J F Cairns, seek external government approval while signaling a moratorium nationwide and potential demonstrations beforehand.
Australia will export nearly 260 million bushels of wheat and flour this year, the second largest level on record. Chairman Dr Allan Callaghan said progressive rules figures were ahead of last year and forecast a sales rise of about 40 million bushels.
In a television interview Mr Gorton warned that a move to self-government could trigger a crisis similar to the Nigerian civil war. He urged patience, saying self-government should come when territorial demand exists, but not by 1972 or 1973. Opponent Mr Whitlam pressed for careful pacing in transition while noting regional development variances.
Melbourne noted minister for Contos Mr Chinn urged harsher penalties for drug traffickers. He called on courts to act more severely, citing a need to protect society as he said some dealers, driven by compulsion, sell drugs to fund heroin use. He claimed the past three months saw about $250000 worth of drugs seized nationwide.
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