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Newspaper

Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Jun 16, 1977

Page

1

Girl in limbo as appeal over juvenile interrogation starts

A Canberra girl aged year old remains in legal limbo nine months after her case reached the Attorney General for review. The appeal concerns police questioning of juveniles suspected of offences and whether evidence obtained during 70 hours of questioning in the absence of parents should be admitted. The matter, tied to the Can berra Children's Court and potential Supreme Court pathways, hinges on the interpretation of statutory procedures and rights of appeal.

Canberra Filicott Hellvoud Ohn McCrmy Yat Keane Prieia Kaan Charoe Fuss Fire Pesan Othier Ani

Australia aids in refugee rescue off Singapore

Australia participates in an international operation to rescue about 251 refugees from Indo China aboard a tanker sinking near Singapore. Immigration Minister Mackellar states the Leapsdal, 400 kilometres off Singapore, was to pick up Laos Cambodian and Vietnamese refugees. Australia agreed to accept up to 950 people and expects arrivals in Sydney next morning. Priority given to those with relatives in Australia.

Australia Indo-China Singapore Sydney France Austria Germany Britain Switzereland Und Mil

Commonwealth to condemn Amin regime in Uganda

Commonwealth leaders will issue a public condemnation of President Amin's regime in Uganda. The formal declaration was officially announced today, aligning with earlier reports from conference sources.

Amin London Aap-Reuter Uganda

Housing policy debate at Innmreh Frond

Representatives from housing groups and officials discuss voucher programs and siting at Innmreh Frond. Mr Slatey claims Ainibe Guts Huse meets needs, while critics urge more affordable options in Eas berra and Can.

Staley Seatvon Yi Munkile Baitan Hove Aehiase Etipe Huis Department of the Caginal Territory Slatey Easberra

Staley Eyes Loan End Amid Canberra Planning Debates

Staley urges private town housing move while ACT and Labor push for communalisation. Debate centers on urban redevelopment, low cost housing, and the Buyin Howse project near Canberra. Officials note opposition over site and protest conditions as negotiations continue.

Laur Buvunl Thor Howanny Staley

Inflation figures hint at sharper Australian prices

Figures from the Federal Treasury suggest inflation in Australia for the March quarter may exceed the 2.3 per cent CPI rise. Deflators for gross domestic product show movement driven by imports and wholesale price indexes, with warnings on quarterly comparability and large statistical discrepancies.

Federal Treasury Australia Commonwealth Treasury Lynch Tessary Warwick Bracken Boom

Get tough on students in new Education Dept policy

Melbourne reports the Federal Department of Education enforcing a tough policy on tertiary student allowance payments and debts. Assistant director E Lamb said prosecutions mark a broader drive as Peter Julian Martin pleaded guilty to failing to meet repayments and was fined 50 dollars plus costs and ordered to repay 369 dollars 24 cents within three months.

Melbourne Pepirimnt of Education Wietorian E. He Lamb Peter Julian Martin South Yatra Chimeronwealth Education Department Danaher

Moral force on Amin urged by PM at press briefing

Commonwealth leaders urged to condemn Uganda's Amin regime amid reports the 33 nation summit would draft a communique accusing Amin of mass human rights abuses. Fraser indicated a public Commonwealth stance could pressure Amin toward change, though resignation was deemed unlikely.

Commonwealth Amin Fraser Uganda Me Amin

Australia urged to condemn Amin regime at Commonwealth meeting

Mr Fraser affirmed Australia's refugee policy and urged a forthright condemnation of Idi Amin's regime in Uganda. He said the Commonwealth must speak out to deter violence and support negotiated settlements in southern Africa, warning that silence would weaken aims against minority rule and communist influence.

Charley Metron Cuyneil Cine Bette Stiteyae Walwart Anson Bunun Hvun Olicurs ACT Harton Howse Fraser Australia Uganda Usandi Amin Mr Amin Mr Fraser Commonwealth Africa

Unions warn they cannot afford to lose actions

A fragmented clipping notes BH unions warn they cannot afford to lose, with references to a compulsory conference in the city yesterday. Other items mention former Atomic Energy Commission head on Australia’s capacity, Charles on Commonwealth relevance, a Yugoslav UN mission attack, averted fuel strike, and health staffing News briefings across pages 2 3 9 13.

Uie Atomic Energy Commission Australis

Australia cites sport ties stance amid apartheid debate

Britain will boost overseas aid to 1,052 million in 1977 while Commonwealth delegates discuss a joint fund to stabilize raw material prices. Australia will discourage individual sports contacts with South Africa noting a distinction between participants and self representing figures. Rhodesia remains a lesser issue as delegates watch Anglo American settlement progress.

Australia Gary Player Fraser South Africa Commonwealth Rght Geneva United Nations Conference On Trade and Development Britain Callaghan

Australians accused of selling prawns to foreign fleets at sea

Industry sources claim Australian fishing boats off Gulf of Caspemia sell prawns to Taiwanese and Soviet mother ships offshore for cash, avoiding taxes. The Department of Primary Industry denies illegal trade while noting heavy Gulf catches and overseas competition. A conference with foreign fisheries is planned as patrol resources are debated.

Gulf of Caspemeria Rarumba Australia RAN

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