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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jul 30, 1970
Page
1
UK dockers called off their two week national strike after a stormy delegate meeting approved a pay offer of at least 20 pounds weekly plus overtime and fringe benefits. The decision followed a Cabinet security committee session and ongoing parliamentary divisions over a broader ceasefire and Middle East policy.
Article notes a major contract let for construction and development work at a city field. It mentions observers and recent purging, with potential implications for Mount Au’s finances. Details are partial and page 23 is referenced for full context.
Barbirolli dies at age seventy in London according to a terse obituary noting his prominence as a conductor and his long career in music. The notice confirms the date and place of death with sparse details.
The Narrabundah High School Parents and Citizens Association plans a campaign in the ACT to recruit teachers. It will telegram the Minister for Education and Science Mr Bowen and NSW Education Minister Mr Cutler, protesting staff shortages. The association cites unfilled positions, resignations, and inadequate vacancy advertising, inviting applicants refused by Canberra schools to respond.
The Department of Education is considering halting Duntroon Primary School due to shortages and lack of facilities. A study will determine if students can transfer to Campbell Primary, with discussions already held with parents and local associations. Factors include aircraft noise, high staff turnover, and many pupils being children of servicemen.
The article reports a NSW Education Department review of a stop-gap funding and staffing approach for Deakin High Moore and associated school concerns. It notes Mr Cutler and the Citizens Association involvement, a plan to recruit a camal science teacher, and overseas interest in the program.
Member for the ACT Mr Rinderby faulted government neglect on education. He warned that without action student, teacher, and parent frustration would grow into national failure. He criticized NSW Education Department’s long dominance and Canberra’s lack of its own system.
Four states moved to tighten controls on motor vehicle insurance companies. Proposals seek higher bonding up from 20 000 and investigations into six firms. The Cambridge and France Co Ltd failed, debts cited at over 309 000, prompting national calls for urgent reform and a review of legislation. RACV and Victorian Automobile Chamber of Commerce backed stronger state action.
Sydney officials report serious weaknesses in several insurance firms with deficits noted if closed tomorrow. One company would show a 343000 loss, taking premiums and claims nine months late. Victoria and Adelaide leaders discuss tighter controls, while Tasmania reviews a local company.
British Defence Secretary Lord Carrington travels to Canberra where Australian ministers seek clarity on Britain’s future military role in South east Asia. Discussions cover force levels for Singapore Malaysia including land sea air units and potential Royal Navy presence plus RAF and carriers. Carrington to report views to the British government ahead of any formal decision.
Southeast Asian dispatch reports Defence Secretary Brain Carrington stating Malaysia would involve all three services in potential co operation with Australia. He notes no request for air bases but says Britain would seek emergency facilities if needed and Australia would grant access.
A fragmented page reports Cambodia's defeat at Kiri Rom amid government rent increases. It notes a reception for ACT member Budderley and ACOA president Med len, with Bruce Jaulery starting a two part ABC broadcast commission report.
Readable fragments indicate a 1914 era page with court and protection topics for women. Special and ordinary classifications shown. financial figures 30,24 and 38,38 appear. Likely a page index note highlighting legal notices and classifieds sections 24 and 25.
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