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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
May 28, 1977
Page
1
Indonesian paratroopers from RPKAD were flown to the Central Highlands of Irian Jaya to crush a tribal rebellion after a soccer match clash left four police dead and 12 abducted. Officials cited possible OPM involvement as investigations begin, with airstrip damage and troop reinforcements reported.
In Bovensmilde Netherlands, 105 child hostages were released after a four day siege by South Moluccan gunmen as an outbreak of diarrhoea spread among them. A sick teacher also left the school and all children were evacuated to Red Cross centers and hospitals for treatment.
Australia New Zealand and Britain back compensation for Banaban islanders harmed by Ocean Island phosphate mining. Australia contributes about 40 percent of a total A$10 million ex gratia payment to fund development and help secure an economic future after phosphate revenues end in the late 1970s. Payment tied to no further litigation and excludes admission of liability.
The Retail Market Trust plans a fully sheltered Belconnen fruit and vegetable market between Belconnen Way and the TAFE off Benjamin Way. It will house 29 stalls with fruit, meat, delicatessen, fish, take-away, nursery items and crafts, at an estimated cost of 300000 dollars.
Moscow reports say the Presidium of the Supreme Soviet approved a draft constitution with major changes to the Kremlin leadership. Podgorny, 74, did not appear in the broadcast and is expected to step aside as Head of State.
Government plans to abolish public service paternity leave and curtail maternity leave provisions were confirmed by Minister Street and denounced by Public Service spokesmen. The Joint Council of the Public Service in Townsville will discuss unpaid provisions next week with a June 9 meeting between the Public Service Board and COAGE. Leaders warn that leave without pay should not affect service credits and protest a one year qualifying period for paid maternity leave.
The ACT may declare the dingo a protected animal with revised rules. Minister Mr Staley announced review of the noxious-dog status, allowing wildlife officers to cull troublesome dingoes and rural lessees to kill dingoes known to have attacked stock under special circumstances.
Political contesters vow to challenge a high profile decision attributed to Dole. Figures aligned with opposing factions plan moves in state and national arenas, projecting legal challenges and potential appeals as the page presents evolving strategy and commentary.
Maurice Dunlevy discusses the short story structure while Glenda Alexander reviews The Mother Knot by James Lazarre. Tatiana Metternich’s autobiography is reviewed by S. S. Richardson. John Tillotson reviews a Wolsey and Cromwell book on Henry VIII’s reign. Page 12–13.
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