07 Mar 1977
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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Mar 07, 1977
Page
1
Western diplomats estimate 2000 to 3000 dead from the eastern Europe earthquake. US medical students aided hospitals while rescue work continued through the night. Damage centered in Bucharest with tens of thousands displaced and shelters opened.
Professor Christiaan Barnard signals early heart transplant work in Johannesburg as doctors at Groote Schuur Hospital examine a baboon heart as a temporary aid until a human donor is ready. The Sunday Times cited his interview on progress and readiness for future procedures.
Favourite Blazing Saddles narrowly defeats King's Frolic in the $26,000 National Black Opal kes at Canberra Racecourse. Melbourne jockey Roy Higgis rides for trainer Tomny-Smith, with a crowd around 12,785 recorded after turnstiles and entrances operated.
A Department of Foreign Affairs spokesmen in Canberra stated a First Secretary from the Aunteslaan embassy in Belgrade, Mr Bilry Martyn, would travel to Bucharest to assess aid needs and identify any Australians involved in the earthquake. The final decision on Australian involvement would wait for clearer country conditions. Romanian Red Cross declined to provide aid details, citing only broader information on destruction, while Geneva Red Cross officials gave minimal additional data yesterday.
A cliff slide traps a man and nearby observers as a fishing bench scene ends in disaster. The casualties include Minnie Jim Pell, 44, her daughters Marilyn 9 and Linda 7, and her mother Carmen Mudse, 67, all of Wangunu.
A chaotic tremor strikes central London causing cracks in streets and buildings. Residents report collapsing façades and frightened crowds near the embassy area as aftershocks subside and silence falls. Authorities urge caution while investigations begin into structural damage and safety of affected districts.
Preparations complete for the Queen's arrival in Canberra with light cloud and no showers forecast. Royal party to land 1145am at Fairbairn RAAF Base, receive welcome from Governor General Kerr and Prime Minister Fraser, then view wreath laying at the War Memorial and dine at The Lodge.
Journalists faced heavy security restrictions during the Queen’s arrival and press coverage in Canberra and Wellington. Canberra briefings outlined seven Australian police units to manage access while overseas crews faced aircraft and static camera limits. NZ reporters reported a cordial but restrained farewell as officials expressed satisfaction with the dignitary reception.
Coastal towns in the Pilbara were on alert as Cyclone Karen approached with winds up to 160 kmh. The cyclone’s center was expected to pass within 40 kilometres of Port Hedland early tomorrow, threatening the region.
Canberra union secretary Geof Blunden urged the Prime Minister Mr Fraser to protect career prospects and salaries as the ACT moves toward self-government. He wrote that public service employees must have clear assurances their opportunities remain intact under any arrangements. The ACT branch of the Administrative and Clerical Officers Association represents about 12,500 workers and seeks guarantees on salaries, service conditions, and advancement under new governance.
A rural electorate strategy dominates ALP discussion as Labor warns it cannot govern without rural support. Mr Young of South Australia addresses Hume, urging cabinet changes and a reshaped carbon of ministers. Page 4 reports on campaign tensions and political maneuvering amid a Pakistan election violence note. Further items cover a local defector, Dr Shock mystery, and a writer’s view on graduates seeking employment.
Fragmentary clipping reports a NSW mining dispute in the Myatt Lakes area with discussion on whether to mine. The note references page ten and a separate marijuana item valued at 55 td and four rested in police Murray Aiver on page seven.
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