Call to Delay Casino in Canberra Sparks Debate
Independent MLA Dr Hughes opposes a Canberra casino citing unassessed social effects of gambling. He criticized a standing committee report for neglecting social impact studies after tours of Hobart and Sydney venues. He also cited former Home Secretary Jenkins warning that betting laws fueled abuses and ties between gaming clubs and organized crime.
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ACT Legislative Assembly
Dr Hughes
Canberra
Hughes
Assembly
Standing Committee On Tourism and Recreation
Hobart
Sydney
Lagand
United States
Hetsh
Jenkins
Explosion inquest reveals warnings ignored at Center Cinema
Canberra coroner hears that police and fire crews warned about live wires and petrol fumes before the February explosion at Center Cinema basement. Constable Billerwell described entering a flood of water to drag out Mr Mills, who died by drowning after the blast. Witnesses note persistent fumes since May and calls to health and safety authorities without resolution. The inquest, led by Coroner Mr Richard, continues with further testimony on the circumstances and potential negligence.
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ACT
Center
Canberra
Mark Billerwell
Billerwell
Colin Raymond Mills
Mills
Riklud
Mrr Mills
Pera Bums
Milogy
ACT Fire Brigade
Gwendoline Mills
Cinema Center Holdings Pty Ltd
Capital Plum’ Ane Services Pty
Lud
Mobil Oil Australia Ply Ltd
and Comemonwealth Industrial Gases Ltd
JM. Thompson
Donald Rixon
ACT Police Scientific Section
Edward Stokes
Stokes
Bruce Thomas Doyle
No Vom‘pines
Roma Joy Stonebridge
Aranda
Health Department
Alien
Belconnen council presses for Belconnen facility progress
The Ginninderra Community Council asks Minister Staley why indoor recreation facilities for Belconnen are delayed while a Wanniassa project proceeds. It cites 01,900 residents and prioritization of a 1978 completion project, urging early construction per Belconnen Advisory Committee recommendations.
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Ginninderra
Staley
Wanniassa
Belconnen
Plumber recalls fatal explosion at Mills works
Plumber Mr Malcolm Woodbills testified about the blast at Col Ray mond Mills’s site. He described flames, burns on 22 percent of Woodbury’s body, and Mills’s death after the acetylene torch incident while workers attempted to locate petrol leaks and water sources.
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Malcolm John Wooodbills
Coli Raymond Mills
Woodbils
Pilates
Thames
Woodbury
Mills
Greater consumer role in legal aid sought in ACT
The ACT Legislative Assembly passed the Legal Aid Bill seeking a larger consumer representation on the Legal Aid Commission. The report urged adding a third consumer member, with possible infant community representation, and required a staff-elected Legal Aid Office staff member on the commission. The bill also covers financing proposals and shifts consultative powers to the commission. The session included questions on communications facilities and local drainage plan amendments.
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Legal Aid
ACT Legislative Assembly
Assembly
Housing and Welfare
Kelly
Lab
Council of Social Service
ACT
Legal Aid Office
Staf
Legal Aw
Ellicott
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Phumbag
Wonbury
Mille
Legislative Assembly
Capital Territory
Mr Staley
Tuptetanong
Mount Taylor
Viviam
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Meat and Livestock Corporation
Tamworth
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Amoco Hall Sports and Social Club
Wagga
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United Farmers and Woolgrowers' Association
United Farmers
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