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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jun 30, 1976
Page
1
Canberra businessman Jim Grantham resigns from the Canberra College of Advanced Education council in protest against what he calls empire-building by a group of academies and misused funds. He accuses the council of waste and questions the need for extra spending while urging cost savings and a restructure.
A proposed territorial ordinance seeks fines for littering with penalties up to 200 dollars for offenders. The bill, introduced by ACT Legislative members, awaits approval by the Capital Territory's Department to advance to enactment.
Unclear OCR text notes flight cuts and a boycott plan by Australian trade unions in July to protest policies, with mentions of South Africa and Smwelo. Spokesperson statements are referenced but specifics are garbled.
Fragmented text reports a late news item about a European communist summit in East Berlin. It references Brezhnev era diplomacy and a pledge to improve Soviet United States relations, with emphasis on arms control and unity among nations. The garbled source limits precise details.
Heavy snowfall near the Snowy Mountains yesterday signals potential improvement for skiing resorts. A detailed conditions report will appear daily in later weather reports on Page 28.
The Attorney General's Department opposes substantial hikes in ACT parking fines. The Capital Territory Department argues fines should rise but not to proposed levels. The Territory has revised its plan amid opposition and seeks support from the Legislative Assembly.
The Canberra Assembly discussed city parking pressures with plans to reserve spaces for short term use and visitors. The Department of Capital Territory and NCDC were urged to provide information, while criticism centered on communication gaps and enforcement penalties.
The ACT Assembly debated amendments after Mr Stale of the Capital Territory government proposed changes. Liberal and Labor members clashed over clauses as Mr Walsh and Dr Hughes led discussions while other reports continued on page two.
The ACT resistative assembly aired a plan to nominate one member to a new ACT Parole Board. The attorney general outlined a precised ordinance replacing prior paroled by the Governor General on advice, with a three member board led by an ACT Supreme Court judge and a nominated member from the Legislative Assembly. The third seat remains undecided and will be announced soon.
Presidential spokesman General Sudjurmono told newsmen the remarks attributed to Australian Prime Minister Fraser questioning Indonesia leadership were "unfriendly" and caused embarrassment. Indonesia sought official explanation from Canberra via unofficial channels and Foreign Ministry would verify transcripts of talks with Chinese leaders.
Federal Health Department pushes a new drug listing system to standardize drug information for doctors pharmacists and health workers. The plan aims to speed access to reliable drug data improve safety with uniform profiles and immediate answers to inquiries.
Fragmented OCR notes recount retrenched apprentices and Korea’s capital Seoul under war shadow. Mentions Korean capital and wartime practice, with scattered page markers and unrelated items from various sections.
India debates population control with Dr Karan Singh backing voluntary methods over forced sterilisation. The plan seeks gentle pressure incentives and aims to curb rapid growth while acknowledging political and social sensitivities. Critics warn outreach must ensure medical care, counseling, and follow up.
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