Meat supply ban shuts Canberra supermarkets after hours
Canberra meat supplies are halted for a fortnight as MBA members cut deliveries to supermarkets over alleged after hours sales. Meat is not being delivered to affected stores from Torrens and Lyneham, with unions backing the MBA decision while large chains remain unaffected.
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Canberra
MBA
Wo Tillmanns
Torrens
B. Williams
Tillmanns
Lyneham
ACT Trades and Labour Council
Sid Vesterday
Australian Drug Evaluation Committee unsure on imipramine link
The Australian Drug Evaluation Committee said it has found no definite cause and effect between the anti depressant imipramine and congenital abnormalities. Sir William Morrow noted ongoing surveillance and review of new information including Dr William McBride’s findings. McBride reported definite proof of deformities linked to imipramine in three Sydney children and possible cases, while pharmacists warned against use in pregnancy but not withdrawal.
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William Morrow
Sydney
Canberra
Wiliam
William McBride
Sidney
McBride
Canberra Hospital
R. Wells
Medical Journal of Australia
Sir William
Crown Street Women's Hospital
Ousted officials amid Pakistan unrest prompt police action
Fragmentary report describes authorities surrounding key figures as protests rise in Pakistan. Soviet aid rumors circulate while regional tensions mount.
Sour end to PM's first year
A year after his succession the Prime Minister Mr McMahon faces a party unhappy with his achievements. Gallup puts his popularity at 28 percent, Liberal voters at 42 percent, while internal support is low. The only bright note is Labour leader Whitlam at 14 percent. Page 7.
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Mr McMahon
Gorton
McMahon
Gallup
Whitlam
Dentist Hit Wound in Squash Clash With PM in Melbourne
Melbourne Friday sighted a doctor receive a cut to the right eye after colliding with Prime Minister McMahon during a squash match. The premier also injured his adviser Dr Coombs with his racquet on a recent American tour.
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Melbourne
William Wood
Mr McMahon
McMahon
Coombs
Government opposes total wage rise in wage hearing
The government resisted a large overall wage increase while not opposing the ACTL request for a minimum wage rise to the 57th percentile plus a 12.50 weekly boost for blue collars. White-collar groups seek 6 to 9 percent. Officials warned higher wages may hurt profits, investment, productivity, and price stability. A social worker cited a low income family case as context for the hearing. The cross examination of Port Adelaide Mission superintendent Martin continued.
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ACTL
J. A. Keely
National Employers Policy Committee
Harry Maddern
ACTU
George Marlin
Maddern
Martin
Port Adelaide Central
System cuts jet noise by 30 percent at airports
Pratt and Whitney and the Blacing Company of the United States develop a noise reducing system for JTAD engines powering Boeing 727 and 707 aircraft used by Ansett and TAA. The device lowers takeoff PNDB from about 100 to 70, with reductions possible during climb-out and approach, yielding claimed social savings and potential cost to airlines around 20 million dollars for conversions.
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Pratt and Whitney
Biacing Company
United States
Canberra
TAA
Anse
Oit Aviation
Aton Ound
Federal
Avation Administration
Trom
Treasury
Kingston shopping centre site sells for 280000
A Kingston retail site at Eyre and Kennedy Streets sold at auction for 280000. The 38 perches, Block 11 section 21 lease runs until 12 December, with 80 year remaining on the present lease. Restrictions limit floor area and height. An industrial site at 70 Barrier Street was not sold after a 100000 bid.
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Eyre and
Kennedy Streets
Hou Savvas Holdings
NODC
Brat Abelied
Sie
B. G. Brown
L. Hooker Ltd
Rede
Fiom
Kingwon
Barrier Street
Who Moved the Historic Mover in Canberra?
In Canberra Times readers describe a so called historic monument at Farrer that disappeared from its long held site since August 1969. Voters' Voice explores rumors of where it went and who moved it, locating a possible graveyard behind the airport and a Pialligo tip as likely spots. The Department of the Interior is pressed for an explanation.
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Canberra Times
Voters’ Voice
Fgg
Farrer
Department
Pialligo Avenue
Sonar
Don Compatrict Umiler
Lights ready early at Jerra Hindmarsh intersection
The National Capital Development Commission announced traffic lights at Jerrabomberra Avenue and Hindmarsh Drive will be completed in April, not June. AWA Ltd won a 22410 contract for traffic control signals. Pedestrian activated signals will also be added for safer crossing. Eight accidents occurred at the intersection in the four years to 1971 end.
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Jerrabomberra Avenue
Hindmarsh Drive
National Capitalvelopmen Commission
Yestarda
AWA Ltd
Department of the Interior
Victorian tipped as new judge in ACT Supreme Court
Canberra legal circles expect Xavier Connor QC to be appointed as the third resident judge of the ACT Supreme Court. The 54 year old Queen's Counsel since 1962 was widely tipped to receive the appointment, with an Exclusive Council meeting anticipated for the Governor-General Sir Paul Hasluck to approve the act on Monday.
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Canberra
Supreme Court
Act
Xavier Connor
Paul Hasluck
O'Connor
ACT Supreme Court
Queen's Counel
Aborigines Boost Urged By Senator Boneer
Senator Boneer of Queensland warned yesterday that the government should act promptly to improve Aboriginal welfare as power shifts are discussed. The report notes government responsibility and calls for decisive action in policy.
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ACT Health Services
Boneer
Qld
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