Return to Air Travel With Ansett Canberra Veteran
John Peel, after 16 years with Ansett Canberra, remains in the city yard and at the airport as assistant manager, salesman, and porter. He previously worked for TAA in Sydney and Cane erra, balancing two jobs to fund his children's education and a home. He notes staff growth, evolving duties, and a reliable car that he refuses to replace, underscoring a steady career and family focus.
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Canberra
Ansett
Ansett City
Traveland forms joint venture in new tour company
Traveland announces creation of a joint venture company with International Tours to expand the holiday range offered. Traveland will acquire 50 percent of the outstanding capital in SM Tours and place Traveland chair Steven Rich and general manager Graham Turnbull on the new board.
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Traveland
SM Tours
Steven Rich
Graham Turnbull
Traveland Forms Joint Venture With SM Tours in Australia
Traveland and SM Tours plan a joint venture to expand in Australia, potentially gaining access to Myer and David Jones outlets. Traveland operates 30 direct and 18 associated outlets with three overseas offices, while expansion could place Canberra expansion into Woden Plaza and Belconnen Mall with the upcoming Myer store. Canberra manager Bill Thomson confirmed the venture but would not comment on access or speculation.
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SM Tours
Myer
Trav- Hand
Viva
Traveland
David Jones
John FairTax
Beaulieu Holdings
Australia
19 Travel
Canberra
Woden Plaza
Belcannon Mall
Monaro Mall
Bill Thonson
Access 10
Woden and
Belconnen
Louisiana Oak Acknowledged In Song And Story Across State
Louisiana celebrates its live oaks as cultural symbols with artists and writers tracing the trees through prose and poetry. The Bayou State hosts famed groves such as Oak Alley and Rosedown, while a 1984 society preserves historic oaks with dedicated plaques and leaders.
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Louisiana
Walthitman
South
Bayou
Wis
Moat Oaks
Oakland Manor
Bayou Teche
Lion
Vocherie
Rosedown Plantation
St Francisville
Trinity
Bayou Creme Tete
Rousedale
New Theria
St Cane River Lake
Strike ripple hits Australian tourism markets in 1976 loss
Australian Tourism Commission warned the strike caused substantial damage to travel demand in North America and New Zealand. The ATC reported losses of up to 106 500 in cancellations, with immediate cuts totaling about 1 500 and potential follow-on impacts on May holiday travel. Despite relief in some markets like the United States and Hong Kong, overall visitor numbers to Australia fell as prior optimistic projections failed to materialize.
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Australian Tourist Commission
North American
New Zealand
ATC
America
North Ancrea
Australia
John Brace
Noumea Holiday Prize Draw On David Jones Birthday
An eight day Noumea holiday for two is offered as a prize in the Travel and Viva program to celebrate the 139th birthday of David Jones. A draw will select the winner from contest coupons submitted to David Jones Notebook program win CTC 7 on June 15 with results to be published in The Canberra Times on June.
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Candete
David Jones
CTC 7
Theanberra Times
Viva
Traveland
Canberra
Bill Thomson
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Jean Latte
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Louixi-siana Purchase
Lou Sland
Bayou St John
Oak Alley Plantation
Jonathan Swift Travel Service Pty Ltd
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