Clerks Rebel Over Overtime Rule In Canberra
Dissident ACT Clerical Officers threaten to form a new union unless federal decision on indefinite overtime is withdrawn. ACT executive agrees to hold July meeting to discuss Capitol Theatre protest, while tensions rise over the overtime ban and possible strike action among Canberra public service clerks.
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Canberra
Omcer
ACT
Acoa
Ont
MeGoelun Taylor
Serman Campbell
Aml Nsw
Netetaries Wuld
Spetian
Eilat
Commonwealth
Federal
Aise
Commonwealth Public Service Board
Taylor
Late News Card Echoes Eerie Wire Seath
A fragment from a late news page references an eerie wire seath and unsettled streets. The note hints at a mysterious event with limited details, urging readers to stay tuned for further reports from city desks and local authorities.
Mettle Tested Iron Man Race Winner Jock Rankin
Jock Rankin of Burton Hall won yesterday’s Iron Man race in Canberra’s Bush Week events. Competitors faced quirky tasks such as smoking a cigar, skinning a rabbit, boiling filly, and kangaroo stew while drinking large amounts of beer. Rankin earned a nine gallon keg of tea and a pewter mug, with charity ties to local groups and the Tarago Telegraph.
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Anu
Jock Rankin
Burton Hall
Aftron Man
Sullivans Creek
Tarago Telegraph
London
Anjea
Salvation Army
Canberra
Bush Week
Torture Used as Weapon in Brazil, Jurists Report
The International Commission of Jurists accuses Brazil of systematic torture since January, naming police and army officers and detailing methods such as water immersion, electric shocks, beatings, and threats. The report cites victims crippled for life and stresses that perpetrators shield themselves by denial and intimidation.
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Geneva
International Commission of Jurists
United Press
Brazil
Alan McGregor
the Times
Lie
Tha
Ban on processions across Northern Ireland imposed
A Northern Ireland Government statement announced a ban on processions across the region until January 31. The measure affects all areas and is to be enforced by authorities. Reuter reported the development from Belfast.
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Northern Ireland
ACT Representation in House questioned after by election
The article discusses ACT representation in the House of Representatives ahead of the 1972 federal election. It notes uncertainty over whether the ACT will gain seats, references a May by election impact on Prime Minister Gorton, and cites Interior Department correspondence regarding ACT representation and population growth.
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Ine Alt
House of Representatives
Liberal Party
Garton
ACT
Hermes
Gore m
Gorton
Enn
Department of the Interior
Wian Jay
Eller
Canberra
Ave
Graziers face ban threat over ram exports
Melbourne reports officials warned graziers they would face black bans if they assisted shipping merino rams to the Soviet Union or other destinations. The threat followed major ram purchases at the final Melbourne sheep show amid a sheep thaw. Rumors linked Runiane traders to secret ram exports, with the ACTU facing potential blacklisting of growers involved.
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Melbourne
Tauryaye Dade
Australia
Soviet Union
Rama
Russa
Trades Hall
Runiane
Russana
ACTU
HEF Chiefs Resign Amid ACT Branch Turmoil
The HEF ACT branches see leadership shakeup as No 3 chief John Mackie tenders resignation ahead of term ending in August. No 4 secretary Tetey Galloway also resigns. No 1 branch reports domestic staff and hospital employees.
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ACT
Hoxpi+ GY Employeee, Federation
John Mackie
Seagauton
Drangh
ACT Hef
Tetey
Galloway
Alo
HEF
Tery
Bank move on house loans
The Revive Bank urged savings banks trading banks and reinsurance offices to maintain or increase housing loan volumes in the coming months. Governor Me1 G Phillips said the request followed consultations after earlier declines in dwelling approvals and housing commencements. Savings banks were expected to substantially raise their housing lending, supporting the homebuilding industry.
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Revive Bank
Reserve Uni
1. G. Phillips
Yesteruy
Phillips
Fedeen! Nuunster
Daniel Anmabelleski
Thornmill
Australia
Reserve Bank
Associiwion
K. Cameron
Hanks
Philine
Relief measures signal Australia housing finance shift
Brief from the federal government hints at relief for housing industry amid monetary restraint. Industry groups, Treasury and Housing Department have discussed downturns in commencements since April, with estimates suggesting further declines and potential budget changes.
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Australia
Housing Industry
Officer of the Treasury
Department of Housing
Court orders Mrs Taylor to return children to England
A Chancery Court judge in Melbourne ordered Mrs Barbara Taylor to return her two children, Wayne 5 and Mandy 3, to England immediately. The order confirmed wardship and gave care to Mr Leonard Sydney Taylor, with Mrs Taylor opposing and expressing distress at the prospect.
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Taylor
London
Chancery Court
Barbara Taylor
Aspendale
Viebing
England
Justice Foster
Herusband
Mer Leonard
Sydney Taylor
Golborne
Lancashire
Wayne
Mandy
Bay
Inlet
Austa
Australia
Poliny
Kenneth Taylor
Melbourne
Teare
Roxy
Kennesh Taylor
Horace Taylor
Kenneth
Ahe
Ss. i
Woolworths Ltd
Man Drowns Off Nambucca Heads In Boat Crash
Sydney reports the drowning of William Henry Foley, 68, a Mabe Heads resident, who leaped from a cramped boat near Nambucca Heads and went under. Police and rescuers found no signs of life.
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Sydney
Williamt Henry Foley
Mabe Heads
Nambucca Heads
Drivers back after wage offer unrest eases
Amid wage talks drivers return to work after a disputed pay offer. The situation calmed industry tensions as labor groups rally behind Cambodia’s sovereignty, while regional defense discussions and river Melts plans feature in broader reports across pages 3 7 and 8.
Change in school enrolment planned in NSW next year
NSW Education Minister announces new enrolment procedures to apply in the ACT and NSW next year. Children must be four years nine months by a cut off and five by August to be eligible under a new grade system aimed at easing school organization. Kindergarten services to be funded from nine months into the school year.
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Nsw
E. M. Dukes
Nat
Duke
NSW Minister of Education
Duker
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Enth
Jurists’” Report
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Warwick Bracken
Communios
Iter
Housin Joane
Bury
Iim
Mos Taylor
Sir Ale Douglas
China
Mek Bryant
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Camebodia
Feder
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Nut
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Este Rigby
Rea
Canberra Times
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