Release mistake ruins plan for Mr Jeffrey Peake
A prisoner named Mr Jeffrey Peake was mistakenly released from Long Bay on Tuesday morning while under an extradition order from Queensland. He has prior sentences for armed robbery and arson and is described as dangerous. Police chased a white car used by a young woman seen driving away from the jail. Peake remains free on $1,000 bail pending appeal of a six month sentence for stealing.
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Queensland
Peake
Tet Sten
Stealang
Anthropologist Dr Mead to tour Australia and New Zealand
Dr Margaret Mead 74, noted American anthropologist, will visit Australia and Papua New Guinea from June 26 to July 2. Her itinerary includes stops in Sydney and Canberra and a broader tour that also covers New Zealand.
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Margaret Mead
Australia
Papua New Guinea
Sydney
Canberra
New Zealand
Queanbeyan YMCA Signs $925,353 Centre Contract
The Queanbeyan YMCA and ACT Builders Pty Ltd signed a $925,353 contract Tuesday to construct a YMCA community centre in Queanbeyan. Completion is aimed for October, with executive director E. C. Boyson of Canberra YMCA commenting.
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Queanbeyan Ymca
ACT Builders Pty Ltd
YMCA
Queanbeyan
Canberra Ymca
E. C. Boyson
Newcastle Song rises on New Zealand pop chart
Bob Hudson's The Newcastle Song shifted last week from 241 Place to fifth on the New Zealand pop chart, as Wellington reports Sunday.
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Wellington
Bob Hudson
Newcastle
Anzac fellowships announced for study and experience
The Australian Department of Education announced three Anzac fellowships to attract distinguished Australians and potential leaders in primary and secondary industry education commerce public service and the arts to study or gain professional experience in New Zealand. Also reported are Vienna Romania talks on industrial and technical cooperation and a $1 million Paula Hardware and Homewares Centre planned for Helder?nten Town Centre next May, says managing director.
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New Zealand
Department of Education
Paula Hardware and Homewares Centre Pty Ltd
Heloonnen Town Centre
Camping
P. J. Donaghue
Australian women invited to first major trade display
Australian female traders are invited to participate in Australia's inaugural major trade display to be hosted in Moscow, Soviet Union. The event aims to showcase Australian goods and foster international business ties between Australia and Soviet partners.
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Fem
Australia
Soviet Union
Moscow
Sydney Noumea flights boosted for holiday season
Due to Noumea’s rising popularity as a holiday resort Qantas and UTA will add a combined total of 23 flights between Sydney and Noumea. The services will run during the August September and December January holiday periods.
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Sydney
Noumea
Qantas
UTA
Australian envoy to North Korea presents credentials
In Hong Kong on Sunday Australian diplomat Dr S A Fit Gerald presented his credentials to North Korea’s vice president Mr Ryan. The event marks the first appointment of an Australian ambassador to North Korea, with Fit Gerald also noted for his role as ambassador to China.
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Hong Kong
Aap-Reuter
North Korea
S. A. Fitgerald
Ryan
Drote
China
Tourism notes on Mr Kevin Alexander Mc
A brief tourism entry references Kevin Alexander Mc and an Italian visitor. The fragment suggests a travel context or itinerary noting names and a seaside or travel setting. Further details are unreadable in the snippet.
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Kevin Alexander Mc
Seh
Erese
Controls to curb drug misuse debated in ACT seminar
A seminar on Alcohol and Other Drug Dependencies in the ACT urged practical controls to reduce drug use to a level where benefits exceed costs. Dr L R H Drew warned that community support for restrictions is needed, alongside better education and a national health education effort.
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Burgmann Fe
Wok
Council of Social Service
Act
ACT Health Services
Australian Foundation On
L R. WH Drew
Medical Services
Drew
Woden Valley Hospital warns over counter drug abuse
Chief pharmacist Melvyn Davis warned that over the counter medicines can cause more harm than hard drugs when misused. His seminar paper noted gastric ulcers from long term analgesic use and dangerous interactions with prescribed drugs. He called for better labeling and reporting and reduced over prescribing by doctors.
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Woden Valley Hospital
Melvyn Davis
Davin
Confidentiality urged in drug addiction treatment debate
In a parliamentary opening, Mr Fry pressed for confidentiality when dealing with drug addicts. He cited a Canberra hospital ICU case of a patient with a suspected overdose whose parents could not visit, while ACT Drug Squad members reportedly did. He discussed registration of addicts, family contact, and the role of recovered addicts in treatment.
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Fraser
Fry
Canberra
ACT
Frynticipants
Caravan ipark costs 544000 in ACT plan
The Department of the Capital Territory proposes at least 544000 for a long term caravan park at Watson off Antill Street. The 100 site park will cater to homg Sing caravans and include site development cost 334000 servicing 10000 and buildings 200000. Construction hoped to start this month and finish by January with itinerant workers as main users.
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Department of the Capital Territ
Watson
ACT Legislative Assembly
Antill Street
Act
Department of the Capital Territory
Tasmanian Rosny Children’s Choir hosted in Peking reception
In Peking a reception was held by the Chinese Ministry of Culture and the Chinese People's Association for Friendship with Foreign Countries for the Tasmanian Rosny Children's Choir. The event, reported from Hong Kong, highlighted cultural exchanges between Australia and China.
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Hong Kong
Chinese Ministry of Culture
Chinese People's Association For Friendship With Foreign Countries
Peking
Opposition faults Commonwealth superannuation scheme
The Government overspent and cannot fund the new superannuation scheme. Mr Garland Lib WA says nearly half of Labor's economic committee and ministers fear overly generous features. He cites amendments to save at least 1500 million in taxation revenue and notes current public service members would be worse off while future members may retire at 60 with adjusted pensions.
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Public Service
Garland
Lib
Labor Pary
Canberra
NSW Rejected Soil Conservation Grant From Federal Aid
The NSW Government refused a 625000 grant under the States Grant Soil Conservation Act. Dr Cass said all states except NSW would participate in a major soil conservation study tied to funding. Premier Lewis's letter to the Prime Minister signaled NSW stance, affecting farmers and landowners facing erosion. Future funds would target other states.
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Cass
Lewis
Whitlam
di Cass
Country Party
Woolworths boycott planned by CARE in Australia
CARE launches nationwide campaign urging a Woolworths fish boycott over South African labor practices. Canberra and NSW groups begin activities next week with leaflets and picketing planned. Victoria follows June 13. June 26 Africa Freedom Day targeted with intensified actions against Woolworths profits from South African fish.
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Tion
Australian Non of Students
Food Preservers Union
Miscellaneous Workers Union
CARE
South Africa
the Care
Canberra
Nsw
Victoria
Wadi Beat
Community area program at Ginninderra High School
A five week program at Ginninderra High School has drawn about 140 adults and children. Held each Saturday from morning to 1 pm, next Saturday will be the third session. Courses include pottery, film making, and painting. Capital Territory funds the program to foster family involvement and hopes participants will continue it independently. The aim is to boost use of school buildings after hours and planning for a second course by staff and students is already underway.
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Ginninderra High School
Dam
Department of the
Capital Territory
Bey
Manufacturing survey shows ongoing decline with hoped rebound
The March quarter survey from the Department of Manufacturing Industry shows capacity utilisation falling to 76 percent, the lowest since 1972, and sales dropping 15 percent in current prices. Yet manufacturers expect improvements by September, with capacity rising about 2 percent and sales about 4 percent.
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Department of Manufacturing Industry
Wilisalion
Ussal
Manufacturing sector shows low spirits and cautious recovery
The quarterly survey reports sustained weak demand with a 27 percent drop in overtime and a fall in employment. Stocks of raw materials and finished goods rise while costs and prices edge higher. Absenteeism and turnover ease, but intentions to cut raw material stocks persist. Minister McClelland foresees a slow recovery despite optimism on sales.
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Txcept
Food, Beverages and Tobacco
Jervis Bay Not Seen as Ecologically Significant
University of Sydney expert Mr John Toon told Parliament's Standing Committee on Environment and Conservation that Jervis Bay appears relatively unspoilt with several undisturbed areas. He warned that urban development could threaten the bay's natural environment and suggested limiting access to curb population growth and employment.
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Jervis Bay
John Toon
University of Sydney
Toon
Jervis
Bay
Owas
Weilonegong Park Kembla
School Canteen Pay Proposal Stirs Seminar
An ACT Health Services nutrition official says foods are not inherently good or bad. outcome depends on portions. Interim ACT Schools Authority official Brian Peck notes subsidies could shift canteen governance and profits to a consolidated revenue scheme, with long term goals unlikely within a year. About 80 people attended the seminar discussing financing, nutrition education, and school life preparation.
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ACT Schools Authority
Brian Peck
Peck
Mik Margaret Corden
ACT Health Services
ACT i
Taive
Vilson Australie Farry
Ski resorts guide and Vietnam debate take center stage
This week The National Times offers a ski resorts guide for all levels and a critical piece by Santamaria attacking the paper's Vietnam series as unsound. Other items profile Bert Warner, life in Saigon, and the nation’s tax debate as the issue goes on sale.
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National Times
Santamaria
Vietnam
Bert Warner
Saigon
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