New Perth Mayor Sworn In After Tight Mayoral Race
Perth Friday. Ernest Lee-Steere sworn in as Perth mayor after a comfortable win. He polled 20,519 votes from 32 turnout. Former mayor Sir Thor Worrell supported by deputy mayor candidates. Unsuccessful contenders included Councillor Sorman Parnham with TRA41 votes and Mr McKenzie Mitchell with GRTA votes.
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Chinese woman denied over Hong Kong medicines claim
In Brisbane today Justice Hoare dismissed a claim by Mrs Lee Oy Kwok 58 of West End Townsville for mental medicines imported from Hong Kong as an item of special damages. He granted her 8930 in damages against Mr William Walter Vickery of Manly Brisbane despite expressing sympathy and noting her background.
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NSW to pilot native fish stocking plan near Narrandera
The State Fisheries Department starts a pilot stocking program at 20 selected dams within 150 miles of Narrandera hatcheries aiming to assess native species like golden perch, Murray cod, and freshwater catfish for potential large-scale releases in NSW dams.
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Industrial unrest and strikes hit Canberra sites
Bricklayers on the Commonwealth Bank building at Canberra walked off yesterday citing dangerous working conditions. Union officials say scaffolding was deemed unsafe despite an inspector’s clearance with men required to lean from three-storey heights to lay bricks. Soldiers replaced waste paper and towels at Russell Hill offices during a Miscellaneous Workers Union strike that began May 24, while defence personnel supplied essential services. Canberra firemen returned to work after a 24 hour strike, with MSW Fire Brigades Employees Union State Council planning further action in Sydney. Health workers criticized the Sale Government for limited information on a proposed health scheme due next year.
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Latrobe miners stand firm on 35 hour week demand
Latrobe Valley workers building a new power station will refuse to back down from a 35 hour week, and will stand down today. Federal Government rejects union push, ACTU president Hawke says oil unions will push for a 33 hour week. Bob Smith of the Federated Tron Workers Association notes plans to work a 34 hour week next week.
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Latrobe
Liberation leads to death by own action says British psychiatrist
In Brisbane on Friday Professor P Sainsbury of Graylingwell Hospital argued Western women’s growing freedom and responsibility raise risk of death by own action. He said domestic life provides security and belonging that can reduce such deaths, while liberation may increase vulnerability.
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Women's Liberation Movement
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Graylingwell Hospital
England
Baby jailed with mother over olive oil theft
Sydney report states Evelina Karloveec and her three month old baby are sent to Silverwater Detention Centre after an appeal against a three month hard labour sentence for stealing two bottles of olive oil valued at $1.78 from Safeways Beasley in January. Judge Staunton noted seven prior similar convictions dating to 1961.
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Silverwater
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Staunton
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Safeways
Beasley
Conservation group publishes outdoor studies field trip code
The Australian Conservation Foundation released an outdoor studies code for field trips aimed at preventing environmental damage. The document outlines guidelines to minimize impact and preserve natural areas during excursions.
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