Easter Exile From Sydney Brings Traffic Jam Delays
NSW motorists heading north for Easter faced a 32 mile jam blamed on high traffic volume near Charmhaven and Wyong. Police warned of Easter weekend gridlock and directed drivers to expect police checks on NSW roads. In Bathurst region a special mobilization was planned as part of weekend operations. A separate Auckland event reported Aboriginal activist Miss Bobbie Sykes invited to Parliament House for a financial aid protest, with police presence anticipated.
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Charmhaven-Wyong
Nsw
Bathurst Rea
Auckland
Bobbie Sykes
Parliament House
Auebia
Canberra News Roundup and Fire Incident Report
A Canberra community update notes an India Association of Canberra formation to strengthen social ties. Secretary Mrs M S Grover lists Box 42 Canberra City for correspondence. A vehicle fire on the Rae Fon Highway caused damage to a Dickson reserve park area, with Mrs Hola Fieisa Gear hospitalized in shock. Police spokesman provided details.
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Indi Association of
Canberra
Ehliveal
Soelal
Amonig
India Community
MS. Grover
Canerra City
Raefon
Paice
Insurance chiefs study Australian rules for better car cover
Academ Underwriters study Australian rules to improve motor insurance. The text mentions changes in rates and owner plans, with references to appointing officials and a resignation at the Synnels firm. Cyclone ARISBANE and Canberra guests are noted, with Scouts visiting and a Canberra show starring Winn planned for the 13th Canberra event.
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Meen Amie
The
Nth
Camberell Bathe Traap
Mel- Winn
Canberra
Torane
Wheat board former chairman to review australasia study
Sir Allan Calla Wane, former chairman of the Australian Wheat Board, will hold a nine termary position in the department of Primary Industry to examine the Shen AISIEY. Mr Sinclair stated Canberra yesterday.
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Alstralian Wheat Board
Allan Calla Wane
Theo
Sinclair Saih
Canberra
Trade talks in London amid complex global talks update
Fragmented report notes officials from Commonwealth counties meeting next week in London on trade issues while Sydney shows event disruptions and cancellations. Livni Keay to appear at the Sydney Show tomorrow but performance canceled amid uncertainty. Attendance at the Royal Faster Show reportedly down, with officials citing a decline near 9 percent. A wreath of orchids prepared for the HMAS Perth sinking anniversary voyage through Sunda Strait between June and its memorial day. A lost purse, valued between 40 and 50, concerns Mrs M N McDonald of Curtin. police alerted.
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TiL'ha
HMAS
Perth
Poker Wan Ald
Caibeira
Police to recognize special aid for notable figures in WA
Reports from Melbourne describe police plans to grant special consideration to drivers aiding elderly or famed persons, with anti litter campaigns and fines up to 100 dollars for highway and park offences. NSW environmental control minister announced May start, while Newcastle declined to comment on a man’s 15 year sentence for manslaughter.
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PORTT
Thorn
Gheelchaire
Australia
Ering
Forente
National
Greriuy
Nsw
NSW Minster For Environmental Control
Brale
Newcastle
Ronald Coulesion
Melbourne court grants estate bequest to Lady Askin
In Melbourne a will grant of the entire net estate was reported. Lady Askin, wife of the NSW Premier, identified as the executor, received 644 30 from her father in law. The bequest was processed by the Supreme Court following a Thursday filing.
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Sy Uvey
Thurday
Askin
Nsw
Inlaw
Lave Askin
Narwee
Pools to close on Monday in Canberra area
Canberra pools will close Monday due to midweek schedule changes. The Olympic Pool and surrounding facilities at Philip Swe Center will halt public access as construction and maintenance align with the 1971-72 summer timetable, affecting about 20 staff and several programs.
Reform Groups Drive LCL Constitution Overhaul in Adelaide
Two new reform groups the Gates the Reform Group and the Implementation Group form in Adelaide to revamp the Lite crit and Country Leas gue constitution. Led by an Adelaide chartered representative, the groups emerged from a meeting chaired by Mr Sedle Hai, former leader of Onpointi. LCL president Mr Ian McLachlan announced the move to reduce party divisions and attract rural support, signaling a shift toward more open governance and readiness to accept desirable changes.
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Thursby
Beinhg
Reform Group
Implementlion
Resauntanty McA
Mes Hers
Bieter
Roune
Fone
Onpointi
Sedle Hai
LCL
Mi Ian AfcLinemlan
Inerman
Pintherpe
TCU
Tia Me McLachlan
Cisg
ECL
German carpenters reunion in Canberra this weekend
More than 70 of about 150 German carpenters who came to Canberra from Germany two years ago will hold their second reunion at the Harmonie German Club Narrabundah. The group, linked to a 1981 housing project, gathers to renew ties with old colleagues and share memories of their time in Australia.
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Canberra
Germany
Harmonie
Narrabuodith
A.V. Jennings
Tue
Austalie
Anne
Seumion
Australian car makers boost staff as demand rises
Three of Australia's four leading car manufacturers plan rising payrolls to meet growing vehicle demand. Leyland Australia and General Motors Holden officials confirm ongoing staff increases, with Holden taking on about 130 more workers per week and aiming for 2,000 new hires by May. Other firms also report increased hiring as stagnation ends.
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Sydney
Australia
Macker A
Ley
Austalia
Hux
Bad Incyeasey
General “Motors
Holden
Hia
Mavfrit
Furvid Bie
Fis
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Benefits change announced by Health Minister
The pharmaceutical benefits list revised by Health Minister Senator Sir Kenneth Anderson will take effect tomorrow. A metered aerosol spray inhalation will become an unfunded benefit, with prescriptions rising from $3 to $5. The changes remove several items due to safety concerns, including a medication causing teeth staining in children under eight.
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Kenneth Anderson
Beoell Asthea
Committee to delay on colleges may hold options open
The Working Committee on College Proposals for the ACT told the Minister for Education and Science that it wishes to keep options open for new junior college buildings. It recommended the National Development Commission proceed with design briefs along lines already set. The committee noted important submissions from the Australian National University Education Reward Unit and planned to review studies at a public hearing in April.
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Australian National University
Unii
Me B.S. Amereon
de DG Rewick
Woodchip export study approved in Northern Territory
Forest product licences allow several companies to study feasibility of a woodchip export industry on Melville and Bathurst Islands. The minister for the interior approves the studies, with firm proposals expected later in the year. Aboriginal communities were consulted in the process.
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Melville
Bathurst
Norther
Mrint
Thurst
Melville Tauada
Man Charged With Murder Of Toddler In Brisbane Hearing
Mr Neil William Manson faced a murder hearing in Brisbane as police guarded the court. The charge concerns the death of two year old Shay Marie Garling known as Kitchin, the alleged murder occurring on March 18 near bushes. Manson was remanded to May 2 and is expected to be moved to Townsville tomorrow for further proceedings.
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Brisbane
Masson Woodle
Sktvend
She' Chacae
Isa
Mapstrite
PTW
People Crocs
Anne
Neil Willian Manson
Shay Marie Garling
Kitchin
Tewat
Net migration figures show low inflow in 1971 Australia
In 1971 Australia recorded the lowest net migrant gain since 1963 with 1,078,798 arrivals and 994,193 departures. The 1963 figure was the benchmark, while 237 Chinese and 259 others were noted among migrants, with payments totaling 7,375 dollars.
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Australia
Bureal
Death Sentence Refused for Dennis Lawrence in Mercy Review
Dennis Lawrence, 44, had his application to the Supreme Court denied for a possible reprieve. The governor rejected mercy, noting no time limit had been set for an appeal, and the royal prerogative of mercy rests with the governor after objective review.
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Adelaide
Dennis Neil Lawrence
Supreme Court
Hans Toice
Iain
Hans Cou
Sata Tina
Ste Lawrence
Julie Watters
Lawrence
Kahalt
Sharp rise in ACT road deaths during last year
ACT road safety figures show a sharp rise in fatalities in the second half of last year with seven of 20 deaths occurring in the final quarter. The worst period was 4pm to 6pm and Wednesdays, with collisions the most common accident type and drivers aged 17 to 29 bearing the highest casualty count.
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Biatinica
Palm print clue in search for missing baby found in town
Police in Port Moresby examine the scene for clues as a baby missing since Friday is found in a car in a mining town. The infant is reported in good condition amid a tense search for the suspect.
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Port Moresby
Alatawa
Aulin Prin
Dar
Kieu
Warning over bridge load limit and repairs
The Department warned drivers that the 10-ton road limit on the Thurwa bridge must be observed or the bridge could close to all but the heaviest vehicles. Signs had been removed recently, endangering the public and workers. Despite police vigilance, some heavy vehicles evaded the rule while repairs continued.
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Department of the Intering
Thurwa Bridge
Uepartment
ACT seeks new magistrate and more courtrooms
In Canberra officials discuss appointing a fourth ACT magistrate and expanding court facilities. Spokesman notes the Supreme Court may also need an extra judge as the number of available rooms falls short. Current spaces were previously used by the Social Services Department.
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Supreme Call of
Am Extra
Ndge
NODC
Rennanit Aiaiers
London
Eirenos
Social Services Departmreat
Teenage beer drinkers in Victoria study findings
A Monash University Diploma of Education research team surveyed Victorians and found that a portion of male students engage in regular beer drinking. The study highlights patterns among teenage drinkers and calls for awareness of early drinking trends among young Australians.
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Meliourne
Victoria
Whutsey Ust
Diploma of Education
Monash University
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