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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

May 12, 1977

Page

3

Dr Hook to sing The Cover of The Canberra Times in Canberra

The American band Dr Hook performs two Canberra Theatre shows tonight with Ray Sawyer leading the seven member group. They plan to sneak The Cover of Rolling Stone into their set after phrases about not hearing the local Saga version. Denis Locorriere and Sawyer discuss touring and returning to Australia for a vacation if airports stay open. Ross Ryan supports both performances as singer songwriter.

Dr Hook Canberra Times Canberra Theatre Lacorriere Dy Hook Ross Ryan

High standard in schools chess competition across age levels

The ACT Chess Association The Canberra Times and the Games Cupboard run a multi age level chess event. The report notes strong play in upper ages with solid though rougher lower age games. Semifinal results include Andree Chime, Bret Hay and Douglas Thompson advancing. finals set for the afternoon with a draw list featuring Thompson and others.

Snane ACT Chess Association Canberra Times David Staunton Michael Kim Ceniier Cin Male Andree Chime Heal Svepnen Ouham Dam Une Bea Sram Tan Thorson Bean Bret Hay Doulas Thornpsom Mic Ham Clementt Thompson Pili Methuen Y Levy

Sydney coroner finds anaesthetic hastened child’s death

The Sydney coroner ruled that an anaesthetic hastened the death of a sin year old boy during a dental procedure. He cleared dentist Wesley Smith of fault, stating the death was caused by the anaesthetic and was not due to neglect or improper conduct.

Sydney Me Weir Hbs Tentwononle J.B. Schleiter Wesley Srid Wesley Smith

Bail bias against poor minister

SYDNEY: Juveniles and Aborigines face bail bias as a state report cites high costs and reliance on sureties. Director Jeff Sutton notes many detained due to inability to raise bail, while only a small share granted bail are released, highlighting systemic financial barriers in bail decisions.

Snake theft at Lone Vine with dying message left

Brisbane report states a theft of 10 cape snakes from Lone Vine Reserve prompted a wall message claiming the snakes were dying and needed care. Police are investigating as residents describe strange vandalism and animal welfare concerns.

Brisbane

New Zealand Calls for Nuclear Test Ban Treaty

New Zealand yesterday urged a special United Nations session next year to debate disarmament and a comprehensive nuclear test-ban treaty. The request followed a ceasefire appeal from UN Secretary-General Waldheim and sought views from all UN members for a session to be held May to June 1978.

United Nations, Cae Reuter New Zealand Waldheim

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