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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

May 09, 1977

Page

8

Australia needs clear long term economic aims says Conzine Riotinto director

J T Ralph finance director of Conzine Riotinto of Australia Ltd told a Melbourne conference that Australia lacked a defined national objective for 1977 78. He urged a target inflation rate similar to 4 percent and called for decisive government policy over spending and capital markets to compete internationally.

Australia Conzine Riotinto of Australia Ltd J. T. Ralph Melbourne Carter Australiny Ralph Committees of Inquiry Royal Commissions Usttsha

Building societies loan growth in March reported

Building societies raised lending in March by 12.5 percent per official figures. The total reached 521.1 million, up from 379.5 million a year earlier. New dwelling purchases rose to 24.6 million, while preexisting housing loans climbed 21.2 percent year over year.

Permanentuilding Bureau of Statistics Et Hughes Thud Dwellin

Cement maker plans major expansion at South Coogee works

Cockburn Cement Ltd announces a major expansion to lift quicklime output to about 100 400 tonnes yearly at South Coogee. Chairman Maurice Jenkins says a long term supply deal with Alcoa of Australia WA Ltd is set, with letters of intent confirming ongoing arrangements. Construction starts later this year with funding from borrowings and equity, as the company aims to boost cement production post expansion.

Cockburn Cement Ltd South Coogee Maurice Jenkins Alcoa of Australia (Wa) Ltd Alcoa Kwinana Njarra 3 News Cockburn Ienkins

Law List Entries in No cenit a 100s Mennun Danstd

A fragmented court roster notes Justice Fox and Justice Bresman in a Regina courtroom. Names include Mr Junie Blackburn and Alexander Thawpson among others. The garbled text references Volvo Car and Truck Centre and a 18 0am time as part of the unsettled listing.

Beline Justice Fox Robert Cre Volvo Car and Truck Centre Junie Blackburn i Tenong Setane

Housing proposals face objections in ACT committee hearing

The Parliamentary Joint Committee on the ACT reviewed objections to standard housing planned for Cynderra on Friday. The Society for Sock Responsibility in Science challenged medium-density zoning, arguing changes were needed. The committee chair, Senate Anight, noted consideration of 25 proposals amid discussions with the National Capital Development and the Department of the Capital Territories.

Cynderra Society For Sock Responsibility In Science Senate Anight Pal Agt Alberta Cinieissin Sam The Capra Terrinas

Train Journey Through a Fragmented Past

In a garbled reminiscence a traveler recalls a long train ride past landmarks and distant places. The fragmentary memory mentions Mahielapy Frat Tesys and Voir, alongside names like Michelaga and Vic Hey, with scattered notes of journeys, destinations, and a chaotic cadence resembling an old newspaper page. The piece conjures atmosphere more than coherent events, hinting at a historic voyage and the clash of memory with travel lore.

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Canberra branch meeting of the Society for International Development

A Canberra chapter meeting of the Society for International Development is set for Wednesday at 8 pm in the Law School Lecture Theatre at ANU. KOEIETHC, Secmvor Knight will speak on cooperation and development as the forum discusses economics and social development issues among professionals.

Canberra Society For International Development Law School Lecure Theatre Anu United Nations Koeiethc Secmvor Knight Lib ACT

Law reform in the ACT debated amid NSW parallels

The Canberra Times discusses reforming ACT law to match modern NSW standards, noting differences between NSW and ACT in enforcement, public order, and legal procedure. The piece questions rapid reform versus cautious alignment, highlighting practical and political tensions.

Canberra Times Nsw Wil Stunn Mithua Duffers

Cure for inflation by corporate power and bargaining

W R. Mason Pearce argues inflation is best countered by genuine bargaining and a broader knowledge of historic ownership. He asserts current wage links fail and calls on Commonwealth corporate powers to enable true competition, warning gimmicks won’t ease living costs. He envisions capital and government shaping a larger production base to meet real needs.

Historl Sapendauures Lussnes Enterprises Ibur Hibour Commonwealth W R. Mason

Sydney music scholar named new director of Australian Music Board

Dr Clive Pascoe, 45, head of the School of Composition Studies at the Conservatorium of Music in Sydney, was appointed director of the Music Board of the Australian Council. He begins his post in August, bringing decades of musical oversight and scholarly work to the role.

Sydney Clive Pascoe The Conservatorium of Music Music Board of the Australian Council Pascus Akes

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