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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

May 27, 1971

Page

4

Confusion at Lease Auctions at Albert Hall

Yesterday's restricted land lease auction at Albert Hall drew 250 onlookers as confusion and misapplication of the new bidding rules caused disruptions. The case centered on the Cramsie bid of 2200 dollars and the need for bidders to pay the full reserve price on the spot, with bidders faced with revised terms and scattered misunderstandings.

Albert Hall Jwo minster-General Hensman Street Sperre Cramsie M. N. Cramsie Gowrie Yy Neher Anc Uodece Mit Weurwa Latham Cramsic Jease P.aid Seana Webster Briskas

Subsidy sought for 40c lb wool price

Sydney news reports the NSW Graziers Association will push the Federal Government for a subsidy to support a 40c per pound wool price. President F R McDiarmid said the industry faces a crisis and urged a joint approach with UFWA, stressing a deficiency payment to ensure survival while remaining export oriented.

Sydney NSW Graziers Association F. R. McDiarmid Granters Association UFWA McDiarmid Hawke ACTU Nsw

Cut-price petrol moves to NSW

The Independent Oil Company opens its first cut-price service station in Sydney at Concord. The 100 octane petrol will cost 43.1d per gallon and standard at 39.9d. JOC aims to expand to 100 NSW stations within a year. 10C, Melbourne-born and Victoria-based with 63 outlets, eyes an Australia-wide network under chairman HH Roach.

Sydney Independent Oil Company Concord Nsw 10C Melbourne Victoria HH. Roach

Change Sought on Pets Rule in ACT Government Flats

The Member for the ACT Mr Kep Enderby writes to the Minister for the Interior seeking a shift in the rigid ban on pets in government flats. He proposes a rule allowing pets if they cause a single nuisance to neighbours, arguing the present across the board policy lacks fairness and practical enforceability.

ACT Kep Enderby Minister For the Interior Tenns Department of the Interior Enderby

Local fees in Queensland may rise up to forty percent

Brisbane authorities expect Queensland local fees to increase by as much as 20 to 40 percent this week though officials would not confirm the change tonight.

Brisbane Queensland

Wasteful dockyard strike sparks arbitration clash

In Newcastle, Judge Aird heard the Commonwealth Arbitration Commission dispute between Newcastle State Dockyard and the Shipwrights and Constructors Association over who should do ship construction work. About forty shipwrights have been on strike since May 17, with talks planned as unions seek area clarification and possible return to work.

Justice Aird Commonwealth Arbitration Commission Newcastle State Shipwrights and Ship Constructors Association Boilermarkers Society Newcastle Nsw John McVicar RB. Adamson Boilermakers and Blacksmiths Society Shipwrights Association S. Carney

Masters Builders Challenge Accident Pay Board Fight

Sydney builders tables a dispute as the MSW Master Builders Association challenges the Accident Pay Board in a push for policy reform. The move signals broader industry concerns over worker compensation and regulatory fairness.

Sydney MSW Master Builders Association

Forest study by Melrose students at INSPECT teach-in

More than 30 Melrose High School students study wildlife in native eucalypt forests versus pine plantations. They count birds, animals, insects, plants, and small organisms and will present findings at a teach-in organized by INSPECT at the old Canberra High School on June 11, concluding the INSPECT program for 1971.

Melrose High School Act Inspect Canberra High School Canberra

Australian architec ts urge 10 percent nature safeguard

In Sydney today at the Royal Australian Institute of Architects centennial convention Australian governments were urged to protect at least 10 percent of the continent in its natural state. Mr F S Buckley of Imperial Chemicals Industries called for leadership in power and transport undertakings to prevent pollution.

Sydney F. S. Buckley Nsw Imperial Chemicals Industries Australia New Zealand Royal Australian Institute of Architects Me Buckley

Port Kembla RSL Club urged to reinstate workers in dispute

Sydney report details Mr H S Wells calling for government responsibility in pollution research and planning to avoid future production disruptions. He urged reinstatement of Port Kembla RSL Club employees dismissed over pre-sapping conditions and proposed a conference within 14 days to address industry industry pollution concerns and related lockout tensions with unions and state authorities.

Sydney Port Kembla Rsl H. S. Wells Wells Rv- Liquor

New Bridge at Yass Planned Near Existing Structure

The NWSW Department of Main Roads plans a new dual lane bridge over the Yass River on the Hume Highway within 18 months. J Anderson of Goulburn and Yass Municipal Council discuss site near the current bridge. council seeks traffic relief survey to divert main street traffic and curb ribbon development while protecting business.

Yass Nwsw Department of Main Roads Yass River Hume Highway J. Anderson Goulburn Lief Hume Bridge Tate

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