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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

May 29, 1973

Page

2

Building dispute talks arranged in Canberra meeting

Acting Labour Minister Senator Bishop will chair a Canberra meeting tomorrow for NSW building dispute parties. He said talks with the NSW Master Builders Association executive director J. Bo Marn and Builders Labourers Federation representatives were held and further discussions will occur with Master Builders and union reps.

Labour Bishop Canberra Nsw Semtet Nawa Chew Caan Iss Master Munders Association J. Bo Marin Builders Labourers Federation NSW Master Builders Association John, Martin Pail ABC Hairy

Police Upgrade to a Large New Goulburn Station

New Goulburn police complex to be built two blocks from the current site on land occupied by the resident office and other facilities. The station will feature cells an exercise yard and interview rooms in a expanded complex. NSW authorities align with federal efforts amid a Labor council dispute over worker control. Building figures show hundreds of tradespeople affected with many labourers reportedly stood down during the dispute.

Goulburn Nes Existe Oficen Mamar Buide Amocalion Nsw Muildery Labouress Federation Lobuary Irion Canberra Commonwealth Justice Act Tomorow Anton Wedoeday Bishop Wolmsgone Tomerroe Wild Vantebate Apy Port Nise BLF MBA Lax

Vehicle sales drop in April figures show decline

The Bureau of Den ny and Statution reported yesterday that sales of motor vehicles excluding motorcycles rose to 45,739 in April. Sales in Marin reached 458,093 with seasonally adjusted 46,068. The data present a mixed picture of motor vehicle demand with notable year over year changes.

Jm Australia Bureau of Denny and Statution Apri Salen Marin

Law reform comment aids Queensland faculty member

The dean of the law faculty at Queensland University has been elected a member of the South West Law Reform Commission. The commission has before it a reference dealing with alleged defective goods and related legal issues.

Atwney

Emissary seeks PM support over refugee repatriation

A political emissary urged Prime Minister support for repatriation efforts affecting Pakistani and Bangladeshi refugees. MP Haque arrived in Canberra and held talks with Opposition Leader Snedden and senior officials including Sir Keith Waller.

Haque Canberra Bangladesh Hoque Snedden Willescend Keith Waller

NEW MOVES BY ANGLICANS COULD WIDEN UNITY GAPS

Sir Frank reported from Sydney after attending the Anglican General Synod where the body agreed in principle to remarriage of divorcees in church and no theological objection to ordination of women. Debates on these issues were deferred to Australia’s 26 dioceses until the 1977 synod. Sir Frank noted cautious progression toward Christian unity including communion with India and Pakistan, while promoting outreach to Canada on ordaining women.

Ardstog Malbourn Sydney Anglican General Synod Sir Frank Ausralia Jevel Sir Frank Sig Angier Canada Australia Frank Sid Sir Prenk India Ae Munion

Man fined for railway obstruction in Wyong court

In Wyong Court of Petty Sessions a 47 year old Hornsby man Carl Nygren faced charges of obstructing railway damage and being under the influence on railway premises after a train driver removed him from a Niagara Park engine area. He was fined 40 pounds on each charge and the driver took him to Wyong after placing him in a carriage.

Sydney Wyong Niagara Park Carl Nygren Hornsby

Archbishop Rush Takes Brisbane See In Formal Start

The new Roman Catholic Archbishop of Brisbane, the Right Reverend F. R. Rush, formally took office at 4.30pm today. He will be installed in a ceremony at St Stephen's Cathedral tomorrow by the retiring archbishop, the Right Reverend P. M. O'Donnell.

Brisbane Mol F. R. Rush St Stephen's Cathdral P.M. O'Donnell

Man Pleads Not Guilty in Sydney Baby Kick-Death Case

In Sydney Criminal Court John Hannaford, 32, of Redfern, denies charges related to the death of a baby. Forensic expert Dr T H G Oettle testified the child had 54 bruises from chest to abdomen, suggesting kicking with boots. Crown said the injuries resulted from stamping, punching, and rods. Hannaford allegedly said the baby was killed after examining at hospital. Trial before Mr Justice Use and a 12‑member jury resumes tomorrow.

John Hannaford Redfern Hannaford T. H. G. Oettle Division of Forensic Medicine Department of Health Penton He Jaye R. W. Job Crown Wileged Justice Use

Aliens No Longer to Report in Immigration Changes

A spokesman named Gramby discussed changes in reporting requirements. The notes reference 1912 figures with 287,000 and 54 percent, and 1965 data showing 16 percent failing to report. The text mentions canceling reporting obligations and protections for Migrants and British, Irish, or Australian-protected persons.

Mr Gramby Sid Yestern Shem Gobed Heward

Uniform safety code planned for Commonwealth staff

Cabinet decided to establish a committee to draw up a uniform code for Commonwealth employees. The committee would work with the Board, the ACTU and the Commonwealth Council of Public Service Organisations. Senator Bishop said the code would be far reaching, covering safe use of machinery, control of harmful substances and processes, and the maintenance of a safe and healthy environment.

Oy Ewartnaartehroughout Australia ACTU Commonwealth Council of Public Service Organizations Bishop

Reinstated Striking Workers at Russell Offices

The report notes that striking workers at Russell Offices are reinstated as morning work resumes. Mr O Shannassy, former Trades and Labour Council secretary, was suspended two weeks earlier after an incident described in the public service statement.

Russell Public Service Arsiraor O'Shannassy Trades and Labour Council

Australian study links polyunsaturates to lower blood fats

Australian National University researchers report that eating polyunsaturated meat and dairy products reduces blood lipid levels. The findings credit a CSIRO process that removes saturated fats, a major factor in coronary disease, and confirm the CSIRO method’s value in improving fat profiles.

Austalian National University Apitral Physiology’ Division CSIRO P. Nessel John Currin

Airlift of 250 heifers to Taiwan second breeder load

Concargo Brisbane reports an airlift of 250 breeding heifers dispatched today for Taiwan, marking the second cargo of breeders in the ongoing program. The shipment follows earlier consignments and aligns with ongoing livestock trade commitments.

Brisbane Taiwan

Holding re elected unopposed in Victorian Assembly

Melbourne reports the Labor Party renewing leadership with Mr Holding reelected unopposed as leader of the Parliamentary Labor Party. Deputy Holdines and others reappointed. Liberals lead in the election count with two seats still in doubt as greensborough and South seats edge toward final figures. Cabinet expansion to 17 approved. party balance projected shows Liberals 46, ALP 18, CPR 8 and Independent Labor 1.

Melbourne Monay Victorian Legislative Assembly Mr Holding Pary Holdines Wilkes Galbally Tripavich Liberals Liberal Party Hamer ALP CPR Independent Labor

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