Third of mill's workers sacked in ACT
The Integrated Forest Products Pty Ltd limber processing mill on the Monaro Highway retrenched about a third of its 180 workers over the past two weeks due to rising order shortages. About seven workers were retrenched, with most finding other Commonwealth Employment Service work as the mill now runs one eight hour shift daily. The company contemplates selling the mill to the Government, while officials say talks have happened but no details were shared. The ACT building sector faces tight credit and uncertain future orders, delaying activity until suppliers secure cash flow.
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Tanaka pledges study plan on Pilbara development in Perth
Japanese Prime Minister Tanaka promised a detailed personal study of a Pilbara dossier after talks with Western Australia Premier Sir Charles Court in Perth. He spoke at a hotel press conference before departing for Rangoon, stressing cooperation over equity stakes and praising the Pilbara’s vast potential.
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Late News Note From Pane Five
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Ten year old Roslyn Wells creates concrete poetry at Rivett Primary
Roslyn Wells, a Rivett Primary pupil, crafted a 1.8 by 0.2 metre mobile titled fish weaving in seaweed, using cane and wool. Assistant principal Mr Lo Wallace praised the ingenuity, noting the piece will stay in the school foyer until replaced by something better.
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Democrats surge to big victory in U S elections
Democrats win major state governorships and boost House and Senate margins amid Watergate and inflation concerns. Ford urges shared fight against inflation as party faces new, younger Congress. notable gains include California New York Connecticut Massachusetts Tennessee Colorado Arizona Wyoming Oregon and South Carolina remains Republican.
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Solomon Named PM Public Relations Officer
David Solomon, longtime Canberra Times commentator and former Political Correspondent since 1970, is appointed the Prime Minister's Public Relations Officer. He succeeds Eric Walsh and will assume duties soon after four years covering three national elections and travels with three Australian Prime Ministers.
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Beetle Eye Pain Affects Canberra Gardeners In Xmas Eve
Canberra gardeners face painful eye afflictions from a tiny beetle Corylophidae species found in compost and clippings. A survey of 53 sufferers shows 40 men and 5 women affected, with most gardening in evenings. pain starts suddenly and can require narcotics, peaking in warm December after rains. Dr T D Walker reports findings in Australian Journal of Ophthalmology.
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Qantas pilots engineers and navigators get 29.5 percent rise
In Sydney on Wednesday the Australian Conciliation and Arbitration Commission granted a 29.5 percent pay rise to 620 pilots 251 flight engineers and five navigators of Qantas. The increase, effective from June for 12 months, lifts a senior Boeing 747 route captain to about 47000 annually and follows government and judge guided negotiation.
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Qantas Flight Crew Pay Rise Likely Under Tribunal Ruling
Cameron criticizes wage decision after a tribunal ordered an average 29.5 percent pay increase across three awards for Qantas flight crew. Officials warn of potential appeals and government review of the Conciliation and Arbitration Act. Industry leaders split on the outcome, with pilots and engineers welcoming the raise as fair but some calling it conservative.
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Government blocks 27 percent Qantas pay rise clashes with unions
The government refuses to permit Qantas to accept a 27 per cent pay rise negotiated with air crews, a move that costs the airline about $6 million more yearly and widens a historic split with unions led by Hawke. Senior pilots, captains, and first officers gain higher salaries while cabin crew terms remain unresolved. The decision comes amid fuel cost pressures and a looming record book profit for Qantas next week.
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Miners Strike Rich at Australian Goldmine
In Chewton near Castlemaine miners at Water Gully have found a rich pocket yielding over two ounces of gold per ton. Ten days ago the mine shipped a $58,000 ingot to the bank and today delivered another valued at $60,000.
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Drop charge plea in Wellington Supreme Court for Dr William Sutch
In Wellington today Dr William Sutch faced a motion by counsel to drop a charge under the Official Secrets Act. The motion seeks no indictment and discharge on grounds of no prima facie case, with a hearing date pending.
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Canada pledges 1m tonnes of grain for hunger relief
Rome reports Canada will contribute one million tonnes of grain annually for three years to combat world hunger. External Affairs Minister MacPachen announced at the UN World Food Conference, pledging immediate support of 100 million in assistance. The conference gathers about 2,000 delegates and observers.
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Patrols Increase Off Western Australian Waters
Two Royal Australian Navy patrol boats from Darwin were ordered into the Western Australia coast area near the Marsheswest Gutst of Austen as four late Taiwanese fishing vessels were sighted. Aircraft were detailed to patrol territorial waters between Darwin and Exmouth. Defence Minister Barnard announced that patrolling had returned to normal after Indonesian boats withdrew, with the Taiwanese ships reported outside Australian sovereignty claims.
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Talks stall over cafe footpath as steel structures loom
Canberra coverage notes government stance on cafe footpath dispute with owner Gue Petersilka as department demands removal of steel structures. Other items report South African PM Waster seeking six months for changes, electoral redistribution debates, Canberra house prices stabilizing, and a 20 percent tuition fee rise at Canberra Church Grammar next year.
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