Minister cites 102000 jobless in Moresby visit
Port Moresby youth survey finds about 2000 young men jobless and housing and recreational facilities strained. Minister for the Interior Nixon plans a weekly trip to Southeast Asia, including Ambon to dedicate war graves, Labuan and Jakarta visits. Survey notes overcrowding, limited schooling access, and scarce sports fields in Badili Koki and surrounding areas.
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Moresby
PNG
Port Moresby
Nixon
Darwin
Ambon
Ambon War
Commonwealth War Graves Commission
Moluccas
Niven
Labuan
Malaysia
Akarta
Singapore
Particu
Nixen
Pop Moresby
Papua
717
Lane
New Guiness
Canberra
Jon
Weston
Postal Pay Claim: Arbitrator Told to Decide
The Public Service Arbitrator Mr FE A Chambers was urged to rule on postal mail drivers’ demand for higher pay. Advocate RK J Young, representing the Public Service Board, stated the board would not alter its stance opposing the postal workers union request noted in a February 9 letter.
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Mfi Bolane
Public Service
FE. A. Chambers
Pmtr
RK. J. Young
Public Service Board
Board
Mail drivers wage dispute sparks January postal strike
Mr Young argued a $108 weekly rise for PMG mail drivers while the dispute drew union and board positions. APWLI witnesses cited strict schedules, inspections up to twice nightly, and delays caused by traffic, repairs, and road conditions. The board's case continues with further hearings in Sydney.
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Ronald Gordon Mathews
Sydney
Mystery bushman hunt linked to stolen jewel necklace case
APWL federal secretary Mr G Slater suggests a bushman may offer to serve if union evidence supports it. Police search for a mystery bushman connected to a theft at Mrs Learmonth’s home in Darwin, involving a three piece ruby necklace set valued around 2400 dollars. The case centers on a rare jewel collection tied to the Young Liberals and Queanbeyan branch.
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APWL
G. Slater
Parwin
Tiffany
York
Bushman
Slater
Vinner
Darwin
Ian
Mra K. Lear
Marth
Gibha
Learmonth
Queanbeyan
Hepatitis cases rise in ACT first quarter
ACT health figures show hepatitis notifications in the first quarter reaching 53, an increase of 10 from the same period last year. The three month October to December period recorded 107 cases, part of a broader annual pattern with prior peaks and commentary from Dr W O Stevenson on hepatitis prevalence.
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Department of Health
W. O. Stevenson
Stevenson
Queanbeyan grazier wins second award
Don Gibbs a 24 year old grazier from Queanbeyan district won a youth public speaking award for the second year running. He returned from the Newcastle country convention of the Young Liberals with an Oscar award presented by the Federall Liberal Party for the most outstanding contribution to the convention. One debate Mr Gibbs spoke on urged 18 year olds be admitted to clubs in NSW if sponsored by a responsible citizen. The motion was carried by a two vote margin.
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Don Gibbs
Queanbeyan
Gibbs
Newcastle
Fden-Monaro
Federal Liberal Party
Waa
Nsw
Man Charged With Killing Constable Inala Case
A 25 year old Gary Raymond Stabe appeared in Brisbane court charged with wilfully murdering Constable Douglas George Gordon, 27, of Oxley division. Gordon, married with two young children, was found dead at an Inala home at 6 34am. Detained by police after the discovery, Stabe remained in custody until April 4 as three detectives guarded him.
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Brisbane
Inala
Gary Raymond Stabe
Douglas George Gordon
Gordon
Oxley
Sotion
Stabe
Gregory Polzin
Tor
Canberra YMCA to rename club room in memorial honor
The Canberra YMCA to report at Melbourne meeting that the ex po club room will be named the Charles Daley Memorial in honor of a former leader. Delegates will discuss the opening of a new YMCA War Memorial Centre in Woden and a $30,000 project related to leadership training and educational tensions affecting the Lyons area.
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Canberra
Dent
K. W. Arscott
Charles Daley
E. Orl
Royson
Ymca War Memorial
Mewly
Clube
Lyons
London
Miele
Emeete
Benser Tamarreu
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Adelaide
Department of District Administration
Joh
Hanuahada
Badili-Koki
Mr Young
Young
Onorrene
Harry Ward
PMG
Queanbeyan Grazier
YMCA
Baird Fleet Picture Television
BAIRD
Australia
Arlo FO
Exacto
U.S
Davies, Coop & CO. Limited
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