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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

May 11, 1977

Page

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Explosion injures man and damages Bundjalung flat in Canberra

An early morning blast at a Bundajaking Crescent flat in Canberra injured a man named Leo Charles Kershaw and left the building heavily damaged. Police suspect a gas leak linked to a gas heater caused the explosion, with damage estimated around 6000 dollars and surrounding windows shattered.

Aranda ACT Polit Leo Charles Kershaw Ajit Ray Kerstais Canberra Fay Musgrave Street Yarralumla

Longest heart transplant travel by air to Richmond

A heart removed in Indianapolis was flown 1000 kilometres by chartered jet to Richmond and implanted in Bertel Anderson, a 35 year old executive, in a five hour operation. Doctors cooled and saline-primed the organ to keep it viable. Anderson remained stable in the coronary ICU.

Richmond Virginia Indianapolis Medical College of Virginia Bertel Anderson Anderson Sid

Paisley Arrests Lead to Obstruction Charge in Ballymena

In Ballymena Northern Ireland police arrested Paisley the alleged leader of a group labeled Police aid found 10 supporters. The incident led to obstruction charges and reports indicate ongoing legal steps as printed on page 5.1 of the source.

Ballymena Paisley

Darwin police probe theft from Taiwanese fishing fleet

Darwin detectives believe crew from a Taiwanese boat entered Darwin Harbour and stripped from the Yu Han No 22 after it was confiscated for illegal fishing. About 4000 dollars worth gear vanished including radar scanner and rope while the Tai Ho Na 1 and Jen Ho No 3 are also connected to the case.

Darwin David Swift Swift Jen Ho No 3 Taiwus 4 Way Neil Halfpenny Jin Ho

Air talks fail as 16000 face stand down Melbourne

More than 16 000 airline staff face stand down from midnight after Arbitration Commission talks collapse ending the air traffic controllers strike. The ACTU and unions blame the Public Service Board as controllers and the Australian Federation of Air Pilots warn of further action if members are stood down. Full bench hearings loom if return to work fails, with widespread stand-downs across domestic and international services and mounting costs to carriers and passengers.

Melbourne Arbitration Commission Australia Manny Civil Air Operations Officers Association Public Service Board ACT Hawke ACTU Public Service Hull Rhgre Wiss Lalish ACTH Yonieolicesdustrial Bob Garlich John Moore JE. Taylor Garlick Mathis Australian Federation of Air Pilots Comimonwealth Foremen’s Association Wirfines British Airways Air New Zealand Qantas Sandi Honolulu Bangkok Singapore Austaluia Federation of Air Picols Len Coysh

Visual rules plan for air traffic amid ongoing dispute

The plan envisions domestic and international air operations resuming under visual flying rules if controllers are not back to normal. Airlines may operate with longer gaps between flights and limited services until standard control resumes. Australia would permit visual rules with caveats for international arrivals and departures crossing its airspace, while general aviation would stay under visual rules during the dispute.]]>

Durmestic Omotton Sirikine Airtraffic Comrollere Domieine Ani Vuernauiat Animes Inhaye Pine Winerelton Wis Wuld Sched Arrvals Viaua Atrhine van Wollers

Pine Gap exclusive report alleges victimisation of critic

An ex Canberra computer expert formerly at Pine Gap claims discrimination against Australians working at the base for protesting conditions. The report notes his career has been harmed. Another exclusive piece explores Soviet knowledge about allegations involving C14 and Australian unions.

Canberra Pine Gap

Rhodesian Crossfire Kills Villagers Reported

A Rhodesian crossfire between troops and guerrillas reportedly killed 35 villagers. The incident drew international attention as Australia and the United States discussed uranium policies. Page 3.

Rhodesia Australia United States Theister Anthony

Freedom of Information Act question raised by Geoffrey Sawer

Geoffrey Sawer asks whether there is any need for a Freedom of Information Act. Between the Lines page 2. This brief note surveys public access concerns and potential benefit for transparency in government records.

Geoffrey Sawer

NATO President Cartes tell

NATO officials state that communist forces are much stronger. greater defense readiness is urged for national security. Page 4.

Cartes NATO Gowers

Canberra magistrate comments on air strike case mishap

The Federal secretary of the ACOA says the secretary would have had no role in the air strike. A magistrate in Canberra criticizes delays in the justice process noting a travesty as two men faced new charges after serving part of their jail terms.

Federal The ACOA Canberra Hane

Government eyes air force aid for air traffic control

Canberra says today will see the government bring in Australian Defence Force experts to staff air traffic control gear at major airports. Ministers and cabinet have approved a contingency plan amid ongoing strikes and talks breakdowns. Government sources note overseas flight limits and zone activities should be underway soon. Fraser indicated defence personnel would be used to restore services.

Air Force Navy Melbourne Air Launceston Fraser Regent

ACT man wrongfully imprisoned in Canberra freed by judge

Mr Justice Fox found Canberra Police Court chief magistrate Kilduff erred in imposing 120 days hard labour as part of a compensation order against John Lachlan Parry 34 of Kambah. Parry had paid four instalments. warrants were deficient and the conviction certificate faulty. Parry was discharged and ordered to reappear for sentence.

Canberra Act Supreme Cour Justice Fox Kilduff John Lachlan Parry Parry Kambah Cantera Philip Party Jaisus Justice Fan Justice Fon Tull Junie Fox Pety Seto

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