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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Mar 22, 1972

Page

3

Buses Return To Normal Speeds After Union Endorsement

About 400 Transport Workers Union members backed a Canberra executive recommendation for bus drivers to resume normal driving speeds. The plan aims to avoid penalties under the Myer Kahfe Ordinance while asserting the new cap of 25 mph where speeding had been charged. Meanwhile pay disputes and labor actions ripple through ACT yards and Sydney education authorities defend disciplinary measures.

Transport Workers Union Canberra John Rolph Bles Rec Assurange Ab Omnastier Uy Fredy

Warning by ACCA on union policy

The Associated Chambers of Commerce of Australia warns that direct industrial action by organised labour threatens the economy. Neville Elton states business concerns and urges immediate implementation of government conciliation and arbitration reforms to avoid a breakdown in law and order.

ACCA Associated Chambers of Commerce of Australia Neville Elston Canberra Blyton

Canadian and Australian trade talks focus on exploratory aim

Talks begun in Canberra on Monday between Australia and Canada continue with a low key approach and no expected concrete agreement. Officials say discussions remain exploratory to consider changes in world trade and how they affect both nations, with the Canada Australia Trade Agreement likely a central issue as Britain moves toward Europe.

Australan Canberra Canada Australia Britain Europe

Grant to Aborigines aids living standards in Australia

The Australian Freedom from Hunger Campaign announced a grant of 44600 dollars to two Aboriginal organisations to raise living standards. National president Mrs Phyllis Frost explained the funds address a perceived contradiction in aiding abroad while neglecting domestic Aboriginal issues.

Sydney Phyllis Frost Frost Ote

Dermatitis Linked to Dust From Decomposed Flora

In Brisbane at the Australian College of Dermatologists meeting an Adelaide dermatologist Dr Neil Barry reported dermatitis among gut back people and suburban gardeners caused by dust from decomposed Australian wildflowers and shrubs. Outbreaks occur mainly from August to late summer in the outback. Cure is non exposure. Cause is persistent perpesure to windblown dust.

Brisbane Adelaide Neil Barry Australian College of Dermatologists Outback

Yass Hospital announces two new appointments

Yass District Hospital Board chairman Mr Eb O Connor announced two staff appointments. Mixa Helen Morrison of the Royal Hospital for Women Sydney is named matron and will start around May 4. James Darroch, 42, will become chief executive, replacing Arch Rankin, while senior clerk John Wilson will act until then. Darroch hails from Moleng Hospital and previously served at Collarenean.

Yass Yass District Hospital Eb. 1. O'Connor Mixa Helen Morrison Royal Hospital For Women Sydney Mias Wavnmun Yass Hospital James Darrech Mir Arch Rankin Darroch Yost Joh Wilson Moleng Hospital Collarenean

Nurses pass NSW Registration Board final examination

Nursing aides who passed the recent final examination held by the NSW Nurses Registration Board are listed. Names include personnel from Cooma District Memorial, Braidwood, Corowa and other hospitals. the roster indicates successful candidates across multiple districts and bases.

Sydney NSW Nurses Registration Board

Liberal resignations poised to win party votes in Tasmania

Tasmanian Liberal Party officials including Premier Bethune believe two minister resignations will show a united team and win votes. Dr Abbott, Minister for Health and Road Safety, resigned after talks, to stand as an independent Liberal. Lyons had already quit, collapsing the coalition. Abbott urged tougher road safety laws and opposition to private school funding. Bethune warned any future Liberal member must accept cabinet responsibility.

Hobart Tasmanian Liberal Party Bethune Liberals Dr Abbott Centre Party Mr Lyons Dr Abbot Abbou Amy Cone Abbott Abra

Gang Show at Canberra Theatre for charity groups

A Canberra Gang Show presented by the Scout Association of Australia will be staged at Canberra Theatre tomorrow evening for guests from Marymead Koomarri Morling Lodge Dr Barnardo's Homes the Goodwin Centre Sir Leslie Morshead War Veterans Home and the Canberra Hospital.

The Scout Association of Australia Canberra Theatre Marymead Koomarri Morling Lodge Barnardo

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