New land waiting list to open for Canberra leases
Minister Bryant to ease eligibility rules for residential lease allocations in Canberra. A new land waiting list will be created for those who do not qualify for the current list. The present list targets residents not having recent ACT leases or land ownership and not employed within the ACT. Only those on the existing list and registered builders could buy leases since the auction system ended last August.
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Capital Territory
Mr Bryant
Canberra
Bryant
Open new land list as serviced sites rise demand
Builders have bought house land parcels from the NCDC. The new list opens to everyone while old list holders retain preference. Demand may exceed supply again, with allocations limited to the open list only when needed. NCDC hands roughly 300 serviced sites monthly, rising to about 350 from January. The existing waiting list still awaiting first offerings is considered negligible compared with new site servicing.
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National Capital Development Commission
NCDC
Mystery gadget at Foreign Affairs wins big public service award
The Department of Foreign Affairs awarded two senior officers Mr A E Sheppeard and Sir R Buswell $1000 each under the staff-suggestion scheme for their invention called The Literaliser. Presentation by Secretary Renouf was marked by questions and secrecy about the gadget's function and speed.
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Department of Foreign Affairs
the Commonwealth
A. E. Sheppeard
R. Buswell
Renouf
Department of Defence
Foreign Affairs
ACT exam replacement proposal circulates to ACT schools
A paper proposing replacement of the NSW School Certificate in 1976 and HSC in 1977 with new assessment methods is circulated by the ACT Schools Authority. It suggests four year high schools issue profile reports on leaving students and considers a possible authority issued certificate. Submissions close December 6 with a public meeting November 25 chaired by Dr Hedley Beare.
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Interim
ACT Schools Authority
Becker
Academy of Science
Hedley Beare
Pan Am rejects Qantas fare rise proposal
Pan American Airways will not follow Qantas in proposing higher fares to Europe via the United States from December 1. A Sydney spokesman said Pan Am would keep the current $844.20 return fare and would not match Qantas on break of journey charges or on airports, indicating possible U.S. government backing for Qantas action. The carrier argued fare fixing diverges from passenger choice and noted air services rights remain under International Air Transport Association procedures amid U.S. political pressure against foreign restrictions.
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Pan American Airways
Qantas
Europe
Sydney
Atlantic
Pan Am
China seeks talks with Soviet Union on nonaggression pact
Beijing has told Moscow that talks should aim at a non aggression treaty and force separation in disputed border areas. The message, read on Russia's 57th Bolshevik Revolution anniversary, portrays a conciliatory stance and pledges to defend revolutionary friendship.
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Moscow
China
Soviet Union
Peking
Russia
Kremlin
Chou Fa-lai
Kosygin
Famine warning at World Food Conference foresees societal collapse
Bangladesh Agriculture Minister Azad warned that mass starvation threatens a cataclysmic degeneration of humanity. He said famine erodes workforce efficiency and could create two classes of people unless production investment and access to farming methods improve, urging decisive action beyond ad hoc relief.
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Rome
Bangladesh
World Food Conference
United Press International
Azad
Azad Wam
Ghana
Record October unemployment hits 149 701 in Commonwealth rise
Preliminary October figures show 149 701 unemployed, 2.52 percent of the workforce, with a 28 742 rise from September and a larger urban impact. Seasonally adjusted totals including school leavers rise to 189 246, up 31.7 percent for October after 16.2 percent in September and 21.2 percent in August.
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Labor and Immigration
Cameron
Fraser
Unclear October unemployment figures from Cameron office report
The document cites seasonally adjusted unemployment estimates from Labour Force statistics, noting total unemployed would likely exceed 3 per cent of the workforce in October. It compares registered versus total unemployment, mentions August levels, school leavers, and new adjustment factors for school leavers, plus regional Employment Development Scheme figures and changes in unfilled vacancies and October employment totals.
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Cameron
Bureau of Statistics
Department
Fraser
Plans for inner city revamp under review
Fragmentary notes show discussion of inner city plans, with mentions of assessing the area and revisions underway. The text references leadership figures and proposed changes, hinting at a broader review process within the publication.
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Came
Federal grant aids NSW Aboriginal Legal Service work
The Federal Government will provide an interim grant of 11000 dollars to the NSW Aboriginal Legal Service to enable continued work on cases. The Davis Cup has been awarded to South Africa.
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NSW Aboriginal Legal Service
Eaible
Cpecees
South Africa
Ack
Ford retrenchment hits 450 at Homebush plant
Sydney Friday reports Ford Motor Company of Australia retrenching 450 of its 1 038 employees at the Homebush assembly plant and standing down 63 at Geelong. Unions urge ACTU action to ban car imports as production cuts reflect slack sales and inventory adjustments. Anvil Industries at Helensburgh closes, putting 75 women out of work.
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Sydney
Ford Motor Company of Australia
Homebush
Geelong
ACTU
Australia
Ford
Wollongong
Anvil Industries Pty Ltd
Helensburgh
Snedden Warns of Recession Downturn and Credit Squeeze
In Canberra, Opposition Leader Snedden declares October unemployment confirms recession and blames Labor spending and credit restrictions. He calls for boosting private sector activity, eased credit, investment incentives, and a clear economic plan. ACTU chief Hawke warns federal government days are numbered and urges business support and tax cuts in Melbourne.
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Australia
Snedden
Canberra
ACTU
Hawke
W Hawke
Whitlam
Melbourne
Whit
Iam
1200 Apply for School Jobs by Peter Sekuless
The ideal jobs for mothers in Canberra drew more than 1200 applicants as the ACT Schools Authority offers 45 ancillary staff positions for the 1975 school year. Roles include front office, laboratory and library assistants, with 31-hour weeks and pay during holidays. Salaries range from 4793 to 5953 dollars yearly, with targets to finalise selections by Christmas after long talks with the Public Service clerical group. About 700 applications were received previously.
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Interim
ACT Schools Authority
Canberra
Holder
Australian Public Service Association
Canberra Car Festival heats Canberra car market ad blitz
The Canberra Times spotlights the Canberra Car Festival with pages of advertisements for new and used cars in Canberra. Readers are urged to look for the festival symbol to find the broad selection and consider a car change.
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Canberra
Canberra Times
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