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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Jun 22, 1977

Page

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Woman charged after fatal accident at bus stop

A 23 year old woman appeared in Canberra Petty Sessions charged with culpable driving after a morning crash at a bus stop on Kinisford Smith Drive near Mellow shops. One woman, 52, Anna Bubruk, died. five others injured, four seriously. Bail set at 300 dollars. Police seek driver of a yellow light or brown shoe unit believed to have witnessed the crash.

Canberra Mrv Punen Storer Moroney Street Pene Dobson Mawinas Wutlh Stith Surety Act Anna Bubruk Hyrochell Circun Garrett Kinisford Smith Drive Kam ‘al Tata Bobrick Caneberra Hoxpitil Margarete Hill Bernadente Willssimbst Place Flynn Carol Bo Erin ‘Egschi Andrew Pattinson Crescent Plyan Don Halmarick

MPs pay rise recommendations amid Cabinet uncertainty

The Remuneration Tribunal proposed a 14.7 percent pay rise to 24 369 dollars for Federal MPs plus tax free electorate allowances, but Cabinet remained doubtful on acceptance. Government factions clashed over the directive to pause salary rises while tribunal figures circulated for possible enactment in the Budget session. Additional sums for public servants and judges were noted, with a tax free electorate allowance suggested at 6000 dollars for small electorates and up to 7500 dollars in certain cases.

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First Ise air travel for Fedor a backbenchers travel rise debated

First class travel would be recommended for some ministers while others fly economy on Melbourne and Sydney runs. Canberra allowances stay $37 a night, with general increases to travel and minister salaries under a package. Prime Minister Trager would reach about $65,819 including allowances, Deputy Anthony about $49,?19, and Whitlam would gain $4,719 a year in pay and special allowances.

Fheromar First Ise Fedora Partcians Melbourne Sydney Cansberra Canberra Trager Anthony Linder Defence Treasury Whitlam

Insurer to profit from time lag in NSW GIO case

A motor accident in February 1978 involving Mr B and another driver led to Mr B paying over 160 in higher premiums after losing his no claim bonus. The GIO advised refunds depend on recovering the claim within 12 months, while the other driver repaid 180. the GIO said Mr B’s discounts are forfeited if the claim isn’t recovered.

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PM hints at resources diplomacy in Australia

The Prime Minister and Mr Friesen signaled a resources diplomacy policy focusing on exports of Australian uranium and access for cultural products as a framework for attracting foreign investment. At a press conference in Schloss Giyrmmeh near Colgate, they stressed reliable suppliers and reciprocity, noting improving business confidence and profits while discussing German investment and future prospects.

Bony Friesen Schloss Giyrmmeh Colgate Ava Wiest Schmidt Fraser Australia Tong

Navy to Use Guard Dogs at Nowra Base for First Time

The Royal Australian Navy will station guard dogs at Nowra Navy Base for the first time following a December fire that destroyed twelve Grumman Tracker aircraft. Eleven dogs and their handlers graduated yesterday at the Toowoomba police dog handling centre in Queensland.

Royal Austration Navy Navy Nowra Grumman Toowoomba Queensland

Canberra approves 1977 78 rate increases amid protests

The ACT Legislative Assembly backed a 12.5 per cent rise in general residential rates to 165.86 and a 34.8 per cent rise in sewer charges to 55.00, with total residential rates at 280.26. Officials warned of a long fight over raising costs and subsidies, while debates focused on cost escalation and the Lower Molonglo treatment centre.

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ACT moves to extend abortion ordinance by one month

The ACT Legislative Assembly debated extending the Termination of Pregnancy temporary provisions ordinance to extend its operation by one month. A three month extension was defeated as the standing committee on education and health, chaired by Mr Cornwell, indicated concerns about insufficient time to examine abortion issues in the ACT after 43 hours of evidence and 100 submissions.

ACT Legislative Assembly Act Kaine Capital Territory Staley Hunt Yd Health Assembly Cornwell Liby

World end TV film fools Britons in April fool scare

London viewers were duped by a TV documentary claiming the world was ending and a Soviet United States escape plan. The Anglia television program Alternative 9 aired as a belated April Fools joke, prompting protests as viewers realized the science was fictional.

London Associated Press Anglia Prory

Controversial TV Hoax Program Draws Fire Across Isles

A provocative screening hoax sparked fury from Mr George Forde of Peterborough and other critics who accused the program of irresponsibility while the Independent Broadcasting Authority defended it as plausible. The film touched on Mars life, disappearances, moon mysteries, and pollution linked atmospheric changes.

Britain Islevenon Watchdows Independent Broadcasting Authority TBA George Forde Peterborough T Hose Nick Forde Ite Anglis Mars Earth

England Fall Short In Lord's Test After Australia Chase

England were 405 all out after lunch on day one at Lord's leaving Australia a 226 target to win. McCusker and Robinson starred with the ball as England slumped to four wickets for no runs after the break, with Willis and Lever among the early spoils, while Broad and Chappell contributed to Australia reaching 2/19 by mid afternoon.

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Israel's new Prime Minister aims for peacetime focus

ARWICK BRACKEN presents a series from Brisbane on the party's economic policy. The writer attended the West National Conference of Labor Economists and outlines the issues the government must tackle as it shifts toward postwar strategy.

Arwick Bracken West National Conference of Labor Economists Brisbane

Godfrey tion ELECTORATES Samer comments

Samer comments discuss constituency considerations in electoral redistribution. The fragment references Godfrey and electorate topics, hinting at the political process of how districts are redrawn.

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