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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Jun 14, 1976

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Electrical fault disaster ends Sunday drive

A car fire near Martun yesterday left over 20 spectators watching as flames gutted a vehicle. Mr Brian O'Connor of William Street Page and passenger Cathy Domaye Cehesre were helped by onlookers and a reporter from The Cane Times as bystanders attempted to douse the blaze with blankets and a small extinguisher. The petrol tank sparked fears of explosion. authorities were delayed, and about 200 meters of tailback formed before police and fire brigades arrived. No injuries reported. O'Connor, shaken, said he would likely cancel further trips.

Cane $ Bere Times Brian O'Connor William Street Page Aboui Bkyapenar Ae Yass Vive Brigade

Government ACTU Talks Hawke Seeks Wage Restraint

Prime Minister Hawke and ACTU leaders press for wage restraint amid high unemployment and inflation. Talks cover direct and indirect taxation cuts, tax relief, and a potential social compact. Government backs union claims at points while urging moderation tied to economic recovery and manpower policy.

Hawke Fraser Union-Gove ACTU Australia Manes Polly Uie Yabor NEAT Braser Econd Medibamb Hawke Sais Eraser Lieve Wey Union News Orher Tinious Hart Uupt Treasury

Unfair to workers sparks ALP Victorian clash

Melbourne reports a trade off attack on Mr Hawke at the ALP Victorian conference by Percy Johnson, secretary of the Victorian Metal Trades Federation of Unions, urging unions not to bind workers to restraints. Sydney notes AWU secretary C Z Oliver says unions cannot bind members to wage-system restrictions.

Melbourne Hawke ALP Victorian Metal Trades Federation of Unions Percy Johnson Medibuk Sydney The Australian Workers Union C. Z. Oliver

Federal policy to create jobless sparks political clash

The Premier of SW Vir Wran said at a Victorian ALP conference that federal policy could reduce unemployment. Reports note renewed subsidies and moves toward privatization. Britain discussion centers on elsive union, while ACT tender shifts power privatization. A minister hints at a 365,000 capi record and private enterprise stakes loom.

Vir ‘Wran ALP Wreekend Belconnen Cxpha Fi Teysulin Hunligg Power Rules Mique Mack Pape

Plan to rescue shipbuilding in a federal push

Sydney reports recovery efforts for the shipbuilding sector. Government and ACTU representatives meet with shire builders and unions to push productivity and preserve the industry amid looming dockyard retrenchments at Newcastle Whyalla and other centres. Talks seek more financial backing and a unified plan to meet international competition.

Newcountle Whyalla ACTU Isobie Tn Rein Tunjend Nau Tima Fraser Department of 10

Adelaide Late News Report On Sunday Incident

fragmented item from Adelaide paper describes a late news notice about an incident on Sunday involving a person named Atta and references a motion in Adelaide. details are unclear due to damaged text but mentions hurt party and an estimated amount linked to the event.

Adelaide Fic Jenti

Bombs hit Lusaka as rebels blamed in Rhodesia flare

The Lusaka High Court and the post office were blown up in early blasts blamed on Rhodesian rebels. President Kalinds said Zambia had irrefutable evidence linking the attacks to rebels in Rhodesia. Government sources reported very serious damage in central and outlying residential areas with casualties not yet confirmed.

Lusaka Aap-Reuter

Opening of 1976 ski season hampered by sparse snow

Snow was nearly absent as NSW ski clubs Thraddo Perisher and Smingit Holes opened the season on a sunlit weekend. Many bookings were canceled and only a few hardy visitors arrived, enjoying a warm cloudless Saturday amid the light snow shortage.

Thewands Ser Thyew Mui Nsw

Snowbound Opening At Thredbo Ski Event

Overcast weather greeted opening ceremonies at Thredbo where snow machines prepared 10 to 12 green runs on Mount Grackenbask amid wind and rain. Reverend Roger Bush blessed the snow altar at Mavint Crackenbucky as Skyriders thrilled spectators and a civil wedding near Perisher marked the weekend’s human interest.

Grackenbask Perisher Ana Roger Bush Sydney Perishers Baek Perisher

Cameron accuses CSIRO of a research racket in Adelaide

Former Labor Minister Me Clure Cameron told the South Australia ALD convention in Adelaide that a major racket existed in CSIRO research activities. He claimed ministers used confidential sites to steer licenses and influence private firms for favored allies, urging lighter controls and independence from private enterprise.

Adelaide CSIRO Clure Cameron Labor Mifster Cameron CIRO Pritile Enterprise

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