Cold no comfort for computer trainees in Canberra office
Fifty six trainee computer programmers petitioned The Canberra Times over heating in the Civic office where they work. They report building temps as low as 42 degrees before warming, despite rooms of 80 by 40 feet and heaters supplemented byPersonal radiators brought from home.
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Canberra Times
Census and Statistics Office
Alinga Street
Northbourne Avenue
Civic
Traheem
Flu outbreak shuts St Bede's Primary School Red Hill
St Bede's Roman Catholic Primary School Red Hill was closed yesterday and will stay closed until Thursday due to flu among pupils and staff. A spokesman for the Federal Catholic Education Office said flu and colds were widespread among children and teachers, but disruptions were limited to St Bede's. About 200 children, three nuns and three lay teachers attend the school.
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St Bede's
Red Hill
Federal Catholic Education Office
F-111 delays force Australian crews to retrain in US
Delays in the F-111 program mean No 1 and No 6 Squadron RAAF aircrews must return to the United States for substantial retraining if the government proceeds with 24 fighters. A high level mission to assess the F-111 status will depart Canberra for the US, led by Sir Henry Bland and Mr F J Green, with other senior officials. The aim is to decide on persisting with the aircraft or swapping to an alternative, while a 16,000 hour flight test is expected to run during the visit. If approved, retraining will be shorter than the original six months, but costs will be borne by Australia. some pilots have expressed frustration and possible transfers amid ongoing issues with the aircraft's wing pivot and fatigue faults.
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United States
Deparment of Defence
Sir Henry Bland
Department of Air
F. J. Green
Canberra
USAP
Australia
Mr Fairhall
General Dynamics
Fort Worth
Texas
Amberley
Queensland
Public servant fights for pay amid suspensions
A Commonwealth public servant, suspended since 1968, has regained pay then lost it again and learned he will be paid for the full suspension period. He was an acting class fire officer before. now paid at his last substantive rate. He is owed about 1,000 in overtime and 700 he paid personally. He faces a Sydney court on August 18 for Crimes Act charges linked to Bangkok operations in 1967-68. ACT ACOA officials accuse the government of using charges to pressure public servants.
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Trative and Clerical Officers Association
Sydney
Bangkok
ACT
ACOA
R. W. Hughes
Noel Butler
Australia
Gorton
Malaysia
Jets hit Egyptian positions in Suez Canal region
A military spokesman said late today that Israeli jets attacked Egyptian positions in the Suez Canal area after a week of nearly daily air strikes. In cricket news New Zealand was 100 for 7 at tea against England with Turner 36 and Motz 22 not out.
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Israel
Tel Aviv
Laracli
Suez Cane
Eastler
Nztochor
London
AAP - Reuter
New Zealand
England
Turner
Motz
Esrler
Uack
Amphetamine pills removed from pharmaceutical benefits list
The health minister announced amphetamine preparations will cease to be covered by the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme from August 1. Described as having limited therapeutic value and habit forming, the drugs were labeled a potential stimulus for teenage experimentation and housewife addiction.
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Dr Forbes
Forbes
Pharmaceutical Benefits Advisory Committee
Wiluna man charged in unlawful killing case
A Wiluna man James William Hodder faced police court to answer for the unlawful killing of Norman Otte aged 30 on Friday night. Hodder remanded for eight days to Wiluna court on bail of 51,000 after Otte died following a lamington cake prank that caused choking on sponge rubber. Efforts to revive him failed at Wiluna Hospital.
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Meekatharra
Wiluna
Norman Otte
James William Hodder
Wiluna Court
Me Otte
Wiluna Hospital
Famechon Wins Fight in Sydney After Card Error
Australian boxer Johnny Famechon retained his world featherweight title against Japanese challenger Fighting Harada in Sydney Stadium. The final count showed Famechon winning by one point after a ringside recount revealed the referee had miscalculated on the 15th round card. Famechon was knocked down three times and many spectators believed Harada won.
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Sydney
Sydney Stadium
Johnny Famechon
Harada
Willie Pep
Nsw
Famechon
Leader bids for ALP support in Australian campaign
Whitlam opened the ALP Federal conference in Melbourne with a sharp attack on the Prime Minister branding him repetitive and indifferent. He outlined policy on major issues and defended Labor’s public discussions while urging delegates to back acceptable alternative policies for the election.
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Melbourne
Whitlam
ALP
Mr Whitlam
Whitham
Ethelian
Holt
Gorton
Bendigo
Kyneton
Seymour
House of Representatives
Whitlam attacks Gorton over change and policy contrast
In a combative address, Mr Whitlam targets Prime Minister Gorton accusing him of superficial reform and isolationist defence. He argues Labor offers real change through welfare, health, education, and development while urging Australians to vote to end the current government.
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Whitlam
Gorton
Whitham
Labor
Vietnam
Nixon vows steadfast Asia policy to Thailand in solidarity
President Nixon issued a White House statement stressing America's commitments in Asia and Thailand's stake in regional peace and prosperity. He said the nations of Southeast Asia must shoulder more responsibility while the United States honors its solemn obligations and mutual interests for future stability.
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Bangkok
Nixon
America
Asia
White House
Thailand
South-east Asia
Pape
Kennedy's future linked to accident in taxi inn stay
A letter ties Kennedy's future to events around the Saint accident where car driven by Edward M. Kennedy plunged from a narrow bridge killing passenger Mary Jo Kopechne. Canberra Times investigates suicide trends drawing renter reactions. Other pages hint at courts, entertainment, finance, lottery and classifieds.
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Katana Shores
Mathis Vines
Scuster
Edward M. Kennedy
Narrow Bridge
Mary Jo Kopechne
Harradine Move to Enter Talks
Tasmanian Senator Brian Harradine sought permission to attend the ALP conference in Melbourne after the party refused credentials to him. He urged fairness and said he would inform rank and file members if denied. The conference later voted to exclude him and changed rules to curb appeals to the Federal executive.
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Hobart
Brian Harradine
Melbourne
Keeffe
E. Reece
Harradine
Mir R. Taylor
Tasmania
Reece
Voices
Federal Secretariat
Cyril Wyndham
Local Autonomy For ACT ALP Approved
The Labor Party Federal conference voted 44 to nil to allow ACT ALP branches and affiliated unions to form an autonomous branch in consultation with the Federal executive. Canberra ALP, now controlled by NSW, would gain independent status and representation.
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Labor Party
Labor
Act
ALP
Senate
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