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Canberra Times

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Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Mar 08, 1973

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Open university plan eyed by Australian commission

A committee of the Australian Universities Commission advised on two open universities and on open university developments under Minister Beasley. The group aims to examine essential services and educational access, with names to be announced later. The government funds and policy will guide possible expansions and the open university concept during the ALP term.

Austeation Universities Commission Beasley Ses Yerday Weasley Suie Teley Aids Beazley Open UN

Gold concentrate theft hits Central Norseman plant

Perth report states that 18,000 in gold concentrate was stolen from Central Norseman Gold Corporation after thieves drilled into a room safe and used oxy tools to access four rock containing the concentrate. Resident manager McGuan said the safe holding bars was untouched, suggesting insiders may have information about quantities. The missing load appears aimed at illicit resale.

Perth Abmut Central Norsersar Mel Guan

Sharp drop in unemployed figures in Australia

The Minister for Labour Mr Cameron stated yesterday that unemployment fell sharply in February, with seasonally adjusted figures not yet available. He noted a continued improvement in the labour market and a decline in unfilled vacancies, while emphasizing preliminary nature of the data and regional variations.

Auwtealia Labour Cameron Kebriry Rohoew Fabry Logan Gameran Nic Cameron Aus

Unclear OCR on South Australia unemployment data

The readable fragment discusses unemployment in South Australia with mentions of vacancies, seasonal effects, and adjustments. It references figures like 1.900 or 13.7 percent, and a rise in vacancies for the month, noting a three year decline and a seasonally adjusted January change, but specifics are garbled.

South Australia BWR Fehriaey al Air Cameron South Austra South Australia Tine Powell

Escapers Recaptured Near Melbourne After Escape

Sydney report states Mr Robert Noel Brown Facuneiet escaped from a tram and was recaptured near Melbourne with other escapees. Police indicated Brown, serving a nine year term for armed miners work, will appear in Goulburn Court Friday. Names Hindel Slethert Join and Baver, tied to the escape from French land, were also recaptured three miles from Melbourne.

Sydney Robert Noel Brown Victoria Goulburn Brown Wolk Goulburn Court Melbourne Graham Moylan Hindel Slethert Baver

Milk price rise sparks union critique and action

A meeting criticized the milk price rise, urging vendors to employ workers at an agreed wage. ANustralian union leader Bon Meltush called for shops to revert to fair pricing and for households to bear the burden only under an award wage scheme.

Coun

Move to ban new fast car in NSW debate

NSW Minister for Transport Morris will ask General Motors Holden for performance details of a new car claimed to reach 125 mph capable four door GTS sedan. Opposition Labour spokesman Cos calls for a ban on registration of mass produced vehicles with such power amid safety concerns.

Sydney Nsw Me Morris General Motors Holden Tabor Party Transpor Peter Cos Tremeniotia Miarkely Herc Royal Autom Victor Tale Grih Turtle Falls Jose

Four weeks annual leave for all public servants bill

Government plans a bill to amend the Public Service Act granting four weeks annual leave to Commonwealth Public Servants. Debate in the Senate focuses on arbitration decisions and union support, with opposition from the DLP and ALP split over the policy and its Labor ties.

Senate Letryde Whitin Latour Cameron Taweyt Eve Labor Party Ani Toy DLP Henator Oywerland Liberal Elya Cinietas Liberal Party Tmnions

ALP rallies to back Barnard amid leadership turmoil

The Labor Party rallied behind Deputy Prime Minister Barnard as opposition threats of a no confidence motion loomed. A briefing memo circulated after talks between key ministers and aides described uncertainties in the Defence and Foreign Affairs portfolios and signaled potential government personnel changes ahead of an election.

Labor Party Mr Barard

Snedden Deflects Censure Question in TV Interview

In a televised interview on This Day Tonight, Mr Snedden refused to explain why the Opposition had not moved a censure motion against Mr Barnard. He claimed the situation was nearly finished and accused Arthur Tange and Barnard of incompetence, while Barnard defended his stance and praised Sir Artie Mae as a valuable loyal servant.

Barnard Lloyd Ram Arthur Tange Barnard Hay Anthur Elreun- Manes NF Pass Snedden Mrurmard Hirmelf Warnard Arthur Fane Yass Rover Artie Mae Sulie Aroinel Peron

Independent study reshapes student paths in post exam era

Report reviews Tony and Peter Robins trials with Higher School Certificate results and private study forming an alternative route. Tony Toft and Don Robins pursue private study after disruptive schooling, while John Quien earns higher marks with help outside formal classes. Parliament debates abolishing the present exam system as reform talks continue.

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Death plunge at rink prompts inquiry by commission

Ambiguous OCR notes describe a fatal incident at a rink and a commission inquiry. Details are unclear but reference a death, a gate, a narrow window, and a site investigation led by a local or city commission. Further readable facts are not present in the text.

Rink Gardana Wintow Honislag Commission

50 Percent Pensioner Rate Cut Reported

The ACT Advisor Council recommends halving rates for pensioners and hardship cases as part of a broader budget package including welfare increases and a wage policy. The proposal, accepted by the Minty government, faces continued debate in Parliament amid broader cost of living measures and industry fees.

Tne ACT Advisor Council Ali- Bible

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