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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Nov 22, 1968

Page

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ACT Police to appeal against promotions under amended ordinance

The ACT Police plan to amend the Police Ordinance to allow appeals against dismissals promotions or appointments. The move was announced after months of negotiations between the Department the Police Association and others. An appeals tribunal is proposed to sit outside Victoria style open court hearings, with the Commissioner holding a key role and a court of First Instance as the appellate path.

We Police Association Bar Agreation Aid Nixon Lmenves Epson Wil Hota Ecerel RSW Victoria ACT Fretton Patice Associalin

ALP Youth Endorses Walsh Amid Internal Debate

The Young Labor Association adopted two resolutions backing Gordon Walsh as the ALP candidate for the election while condemning members who publicly opposed him. The group defended supporting democratically prescribed candidates and urged discipline for dissenters.

Young Labor Assolution ALI Gordon Walsh ACI Walsh Association Mn Alp ALP

Late News Pardons Rejected in Athens Court

The Athens Supreme Court rejected pleas by Alexandros Pani Bouli and others awaiting execution for plotting against the government. The court also rejected demands leading to delays and increased electoral awareness, with mixed signals on further appeals.

Athens Pridon Alexandros Pani Boul Suna

Sir Henry to face privilege charge

MELBOURNE, Thursday. Victorian Premier Sir Henry Bolte will be charged next with breach of privilege of State Parliament. Opposition Leader Mr Harding surprised the Legislative Assembly when he laid a complaint against Sir Henry. Mr Molding interrupted a debate and said he believed Sir Henry had breached parliamentary privilege.

Sir Henry Melbourne Henry Bolte Harding Louislative Assembly Molding Sir Heniry Henry J. Cahill A. ‘W. Taylor Cahill Taylor Cahitt Halding Sir Henry Walidhire

Contempt Case Sparks Contested Privilege Debate in Assembly

The morning session centers on Sir Henry Bolte and Cahill contempt bid with TV and radio clips stirring debate. Speakers clash over breach of privilege as transcript issues and parliamentary motions unfold. Jurisdictional questions draw reporters, public, and press into the packed house corridors.

Sir Henry Cahill Gale Tefles Henry

Bridge Sides Fatalities Prompt Road Visibility Review

A damaged notice from Binalong reports deaths by self harm near a bridge on the main route. The council plans to ask the Main Roads Department to improve visibility on the approach road to reduce further fatal accidents over the past two years.

Yass Binalong Main Roads Department

Deadly Mine Blast Traps 78 Miners in Farmington WV

A fourth major explosion in the Farmington West Virginia mine trapped 78 workers 700 feet underground. Fires spread through tunnels and thick smoke hampered rescue efforts, with no contact since yesterday.

Farmington West Virginia Adolintely Aiints Vale Thorn Ainge Marlier Seport

Progress in talks on financial crisis

Bonn reports progress as West German Finance Minister Strauss says an outline of an arrangement to ease the international monetary crisis is coming into sight. Talks involve the Group of 10 nations including the United States, Britain, France, and West Germany with ministers saying more time is needed to work out solutions. Other notes cover Tokyo and Paris market activity and Australia's central bank guidance on exchange trading.

Bonn Aap-Reuter The Mr Strauss Strauss Aed Lungh

Rise in DLP Leader status sparks Labor reaction

A new status for the DLP Leader followed a PM and Senator Gair interview and consultations with the Country Party Leader Mr McEwan and senior ministers. Labor caucus strong-armed support for a public service pay rise, proposing a $1,500 increase for Second Division officers and applying to Heads of Departments and agencies. The top First Division salary is $17,000 yearly, with a $15,000 second level, last raised four years ago.

Maar Gair Country Party McEwan Labor Party Labor Public Service Public Service Board Sanutory Wovese Tig Sulary Fender Illowanens Ely Galr Wood

Stormy reaction to pay rise for DLP leader sparks clash

Stormy reaction erupted as the government moved to raise the pay for the DLP Leader, sparking dispute in Parliament over representation for parties with fewer than ten MPs. Labor opposed the move, while the ALP argued pensions and parliamentary salaries needed revision. The Senate debate featured proposed pay increases for the DLP Leader, Deputy Leader, and related allowances, with party lines hardening amid political turmoil.

DLP Hency Hay Tne Hve Labor Ducas Guit Tahar Lenier Senate Preliamenta'y ALP

Delay on ACT sewerage rates decision shelved

The Minister for the Interior Mr Nixon indicated yesterday he shelved plans for Canberra sewerage sales and no decision had been made. A memorandum outlining proposed sewerage fares of 10 per home was circulated, but the timing was postponed due to favorable economic factors and sharp rate increases. The minister noted the disclosure may have caused delays.

Nixon Canberra Imisivke Tast Luther Dolay

Death of 3 Firemen Raises NSW Toll to Six

A newspaper report notes the deaths of three firemen, bringing the New South Wales fire toll to six. The article reflects on firefighting losses and ongoing dangers faced by crews amid continuing incidents.

Nsw

Thieu Edges Toward Talks Amid Political Moves

President Thieu moves toward talks as government signals openness to negotiation. The development follows renewed efforts with key figures and ongoing diplomatic signals.

Thieu

Contracts Committee Sets 556 Million Australia Feasibility

The article reports on a Contracts Committee briefing about a 556 million Australia project. Victorian Premier Sir Rupert Bolte announces the measure as part of government plans. Page 16 and classified pages 17-19 indicate further details and notices.

Commiets Sensif Abit Aneludding Wulllion Bms Fevasinck Australia

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