More join housing list as Canberra eases means test
Bruce Wright reports that Canberra has eased the means test for government housing eligibility. The weekly wage limit rises to 121 a week plus 2 per child, about 50 percent of the male average, replacing the prior 85 percent target. Officials expect more applicants and aim to house eligible families within 18 months. Forms will be issued from the Departments and Office in Civic Square, with later intake at Qantas House.
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Qantas House
Department of the Capital Territory
Station Fire At Lanyon Claims Several Beset Workers
In a late report a fire damaged Lanyon station used by Ouray Bound, injuring and halting operations. Firefighters battled flames as workers evacuated. authorities investigating causes and the extent of the damage.
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Formes Shearers
Lanyon
Ouray
Debate stalls Family Law Bill amid House tests support
In a full day of debate in the House of Representatives both sides pressed the Family Law Bill. About 300 supporters rallied at lunch while roughly 100 opponents spoke on marriage and the bill’s flaws. Twenty-two members spoke, eight backing the bill in present form. several proposed amendments to extend separation for divorce. The session adjourned at 4.30 pm and resumes Wednesday, with passage unlikely before mid April and further delays due to committee stages and adjournment dates.
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Kings Hall
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Iice
ANU Chancellor urges students to push for change
Dr Coombs of the Australian National University told an education forum this week that controversy within the university is necessary and that academics should adjust attitudes to assessment. He commented on questions raised during the session.
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Australian National University
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ANU
University debates change and controversy in assessment
Dr Coombs argues for deliberate university change and campaigns to shift academic attitudes. He notes future campaigns must respect other views while addressing how assessment methods affect individuals and society, emphasizing personal stance over official council representation.
Fewer Accidents Reported After Circle Road Changes
Film Australia and NCDC credit changes for lowering circle road accidents from 138 in 1973 to 1974. Closure at Adelaide Avenue head aims to cut traffic entering the circle from Carberry Avenue into Adelaide Commonwealth corridors. Inbound bus lane extends, with routing tweaks expected to lengthen trips by about 10 seconds.
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Film Australia
NCDC
Curete
Adelaide
Petrol prices to rise after tribunal decision
Melbourne reports petrol prices likely to increase by over 2c a gallon next week after the Prices Justification tribunal grants Caltex an 8c wholesale rise. The ruling suggests most oil companies will follow with similar increases and Caltex could lift prices from Friday.
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Melbourne
Banate
Caltex
Neville Cardus dies at 85 in London obituary
British cricket writer Neville Cardus, famed for his eloquent prose on the sport, died in London after a period of illness. He was 85 and widely respected as an eminent chronicler of cricket and music. Obituary appears on page 35.
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Sipital
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Ater
Capital Circle closure expands traffic control in Canberra
The Minister for the Capital Territory Mr Bryant says a second section of Capital Circle will be closed at Adelaide Avenue intersection turning the circle into a large traffic island. The end section at Commonwealth Avenue closed last March. Officials say closures are experimental with a tentative completion in about forty nights. Since 1971 Capital Circle has seen three major road system changes.
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Oaly
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Department of the Capital Territory
Announcements and Auctions in Local Listings
A compact reader notice summarizes vacancies and opportunities including accommodation, amusements, anniversaries, auctions, and hire or sale prospects. It notes holiday resorts, appointments, in memoriam entries, and legal notices alongside lost machinery and investment items.
Uncertain Classified Items Appear From A Fragment
A partial OCR listing items such as motor accessories parts pets livestock and real estate removals appears in a public notices section. It mentions photography positions and a birthday notice with scattered numbers and phrases.
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Sesowial
Parking station planned for Canberra city centre
The NCDC will build a short stay parking station in Canberra's city centre aimed at shoppers and visitors. Announced by the Minister of Urban and Development, the project will be funded from commissions funds. The plan includes transport planning discussions and possible site between Bundt Street and Ballumbir Street near Ainslie Avenue.
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NCDC
Canberra
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Icers
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Snedden
We Hve
Bundt Street
Ballumbir Street
Ainslie Avenue
War veteran captain coaches ANU Rugby first grade
Special Correspondent Bill Rolfe, an Army captain who lost both legs in Vietnam, mentors ANU Rugby Union Club as first grade coach. He survived blast injuries, earned a Mentioned in Dispatches, and after hospital he pursued law at ANU while resuming rugby, leading the Law team to premiership and guiding subsequent campaigns as coach across Canberra teams.
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ANU
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Canberra
Griffith
Nsw
RMC i
Duniroon
Fesinere
Infantry
Anu-Law
Rolfe
Low Forestry
London train crash at Moor Central Low kills at least 15
A London underground derailment or collision at Moor Central Low killed 15 and left about 50 trapped as three carriages were engulfed. Police said reports were unclear, with over 30 injured rushed to hospital and blood donors organized for victims.
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London
Moor Central Low
Aad
Ernc Bright
Ministers move to reduce jobless
Federa and state Ministers for Labor agreed yester day to speed people off the dole and back into jobs. A survey of food prices by the Bureau of Consumer Affairs on February 18 is noted. An expedition will leave New Zealand soon to search for a cargo of gold sunk with the Yankee clipper Ist. The Prime Minister Mir Whitlam appealed for the '66 operation and understanding as Australia aims to win the Bros' Cup zone final against New Zealand after winning the first two singles yesterday. World News 47 Courts 12 Entertainment 14 Churches 16 Gardening 16 Filminee 17, 18 Comics Hit Sport 35 Logterien Jackpot 786 'Ordinary 6913
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