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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
May 06, 1971
Page
1
The Public Service Board plans a fresh pay offer for about 60 000 Commonwealth employees, proposing increases of 3 to 10 percent to skilled and semi skilled workers to align with private sector rates. The move follows last year’s 6 percent rise and could push the annual wage bill to around 15 million dollars.
In Chicoutim y Quebec area a landslide buried about 39 houses ten miles north of Chicoutimy. At least 20 people are dead and 20 more missing as provincial police report. Rescue efforts continue amid the wreckage from the cave-in.
With opposition protests mounting, Prime Minister McMahon defended ending autumn sittings of the House of Representatives. He acknowledged responsibility for the move and said discussions with government MPs set this week as the closing period. The ALP pressed to block the plan as time estimates stretched into the early morning.
The Opposition moves to cancel all pairs with the Government to cut long hours, aiming to force a faster sitting schedule. Prime Minister Whitlam cites potential three money Bills totalling about $20 million, while McMahon deflects questions on the schedule and guillotine.
West Germany Switzerland the Netherlands and Belgium halted all foreign exchange dealings amid a $1.5 billion dollar flood into the mark spurred by speculation of a coming revaluation. Bundesbank stopped dollar buying triggering a wider currency market freeze across Europe while Paris and London remained unsettled and authorities urged no change in parities.
Washington says it will help maintain world monetary stability and avoid parity changes while addressing its balance of payments. The Connally statement signals tolerance of current dollar pressure on the mark, yen, and euro markets as European talks delay monetary union plans.
A NSW Teachers Federation branch at Canberra High plans to vote on motions to declare headmaster Mr R C Wilson and deputy headmaster Mr P Thompson “black” for taking extra periods to cover absent teachers. If carried, teachers may strike and some first form classes could be left without supervision. Final approval rests with the federation state executives.
Canberra faces more rain today with windy conditions and moderate winds over the ranges. The Bureau of Meteorology spokesman said the wet spell should clear by the weekend, bringing a return to drier conditions.
Judge Rapke presented findings on bullying allegations at HMAS Leeuwin in Fremantle to Minister for the Navy Mackay in Melbourne. The report is expected to be tabled in the House of Representatives tomorrow.
The Canberra Rex Hotel paid $22 500 to lease blocks 21 22 and 23 in Braddon for a car park extension. Houses on blocks 22 and 23 face demolition if a court allows covenants changes. Block 23 adjoins the current park and may fetch $14 000 to $16 000 if sold. The deal is viewed as favorable by real estate agents. Continued on Page 12.
A week old girl named Lesley Joy Martin of Santalum Street Rivett died after accidentally swallowing an overdose of tablets on April 30. She passed away in Canberra Hospital last night.
A Senate Standing Committee report on Health and Welfare proposes a national advisory council for physically and mentally disabled people. The page notes a health department review of cannabis laws in the ACT and mentions international affairs with China and India. Royal Canberra association winner Mrs Marjorie Pearson claims NSW Ladies Golf Union ACT title by two strokes.
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