07 Nov 1977
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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Nov 07, 1977
Page
1
A brief note highlights Champagne presence both on and off the field, signaling a prominent figure or team linked to activities, events, or appearances beyond game time. The item emphasizes public visibility and ongoing engagement, suggesting local interest in sports and community figures.
A Canberra event at Old Canberra Inn near Barton High featured Ginninderra Cricket Club against National Press Club with stars Doug Walters Jan Davis and Lon Pascoe. The match, played on a concrete pitch, raised between 3000 and 4000 dollars for Friends of the Family, as Sir John Gorton presented a silver salver trophy.
Members of the Parliamentary Labor Party plan to boycott the farewell lunch for Governor-General Sir John Kerr in Parliament House. ALP secretary David Combe said he would be surprised if any party members attend the main dining room event. Labor MPs and senators reportedly will host their own farewell in the adjoining private members dining room as Kerr retires on December 8.
The Northern Land Council cites government delay and museum staff being barred from field work that supports Aboriginal land claims. Chairman Galarrwuy Yunupingu says experts were ordered to stop vital research, hindering cases at Borroloola and Alligator Rivers, amid mining ambitions and internal CRA memos naming reserves as prime targets.
Britain reports government Bills to create governing assemblies in Scotland and Wales. Lord Curzon says discussions with Rhodesia leaders show agreement on black majority rule, though transition details remain debated.
Professor Geoffrey Sawer criticizes the Labor Government’s 1975 High Court appointment of Senator Murphy. The forthcoming book Federation Under Strain argues Labor’s era from 1872 to 1978 strained Australia’s federal system. Canberra Times to publish four extracts starting today.
In Greensborough by election Labor claims a clear path to Victoria State Parliament as Pauline Toner leads after a large anti Liberal swing. Democrats candidate David Ross wins nearly 18 percent with Don Chipp signaling party arrival. Preliminary results show Toner ahead with Liberal Bill Foster trailing. Democrats' preferences favor Labor.
In Sydney Tony Whitlam secured ALP preselection for St George defeating Ken Gable by 14 to 61 votes amid a NSW Labor contest. Lang’s Frank Stewart won Grayndler preselection. Al Grassby failed at Parramatta. Melbourne results saw Holding win Melbourne Ports, Crean to be campaign secretary, and Lalor preselection tight with 37 to 33.
The Australian Journalists Association condemned attempts by politicians to stage-manage news through packaged statements and limited journalist access. The AJA urged stronger public accountability, and called on the government to amend laws banning broadcast of election material within 48 hours of polls. The ALP pledged to monitor media for bias during the campaign.
In Canberra a push for local self rule argues central power should be limited to core local citizens. Candidate Pudily O'Dea promotes Canberra ratepayers facing a proposed differential rating to fix inequities. Debate centers on charges versus a $100,000 home contrasted with a larger payment for a Braddon occupant.
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