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Newspaper

Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Jul 31, 1973

Page

4

Australians view poker machines debate with stern restraint

The poll surveyed Australians 18 and over across metropolitan and non metropolitan areas in the ACT. It found 4 percent described the issue as high, 3 percent as very high and 9 percent simply wrong. Respondents weighed five social issues including poker machines, with some leaning toward the stance that the devices should remain despite controversy while others opposed their spread.

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Sydney and New South Wales poll on poker machines

A 1971 mid period poll of Sydney and Melbourne samples shows 63 percent disapprove poker machines as harmful, with 39 percent considering them good or harmless. Stronger opposition among home duties and blue collar groups, Methodists leading disapproval, Catholics and Presbyterians also high. Young people show higher wrongdoing judgments. 18 to 24 age bracket most opposed.

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Attitudes to Smoking and Alcohol Split Across Demographics

Readable text shows varying views on smoking and alcohol use by age, gender, and religion. Women more likely than men to view alcohol as harmless or only slightly harmful, while older respondents show greater disapproval. Political leanings also correlated with tolerance levels, with Labor and DLP voters generally more relaxed than Liberals and Country Party supporters. Religious groups varied, Methodists showing high tolerance alongside certain denominations. Educational level influenced tolerance, with university graduates more permissive toward alcohol and cigarettes.

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Fragmented OCR Note Points to Local Item

Unclear readable fragments show stray letters and numbers. The text mentions hippies and tolerance but lacks coherent names places dates or events to identify a specific item.

Sydney Stock Exchange Price Report

A fragmented OCR style note reports Sydney Stock Exchange price movements and mentions various tickers and entities such as Mirae Asset and ORB. The text is partially garbled but indicates daily price data and market activity with unclear figures and dates. The readable parts point to a finance-focused item on share prices and market movement.

Market Closes Mixed Amid Listless Trading Slide

Stocks moved erratically with few clear leaders in a quiet session. Major industrials showed little change while mining and oil issues fluctuated, aided by tariff news and mixed earnings. Pioneer edged up to 182 while several names ended slightly lower or flat amid cautious sentiment.

Sydney Mining News Fluctuates Amid Market Uncertainty

A terse report notes Sydney mining sector activity with unclear wording and fragmented phrases. Despite noisy text, investors watch prices, production, and potential supply shifts as markets react to global demand signals.

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