Molonglo arterial road tenders called today
The National Capital Development Commission will call for tenders today for the first stage of the Molonglo arterial road linking Tuogeranong Parkway to Civic Centre. Construction begins February and should take about three years at around $20 million, creating 200 to 300 Canberra jobs and easing congestion on Adelaide Avenue and Barry Drive.
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National Capital Development Commission
Molonglo
BCDC
Tuogeranong Parkway
Civic Centre
Take Burley Griffin
ASL
NCDC
Canberra
Belconnen
Tuggeranong
Adelaide Avenue
Barry Drive
Australian petrol price shifts tied to import parity debate
In the VAC inquiry the case outlines a plan to raise petrol prices to align with import parity, touching on impacts for Australian consumers and energy investment. Government terms discussed include price limits, potential subsidies, and timelines, with reference to export controls and domestic exploration.
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Peel
Higher oil prices tipped
Government weighs recommenda tions to raise Australian crude oil price from 20 percent of free market rate toward parity with world prices. Industry report by DL J. McBride and ClO W. Conan suggests gradual steps to 75 percent then 16 percent, with royalty schemes and return of funds invested to support industry.
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Industries Assistance Commission
Yogurt maker grilled over date coding after mouldy carton
Health authorities questioned a yogurt producer after a Woolworths Woolworths Woolworths carton delivered on September 24 carried mould. The sample coded 274 suggested processing that day, while another codified 276 or 270 appeared edible. The CAPIT Territory Health Commission planned follow up to explain the date coding system and shelf life of 21 days.
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Capital Territory Health Commission
Commuissin
Chifles Oman
Velee
Logule
Woolworths
Wauden Plaza
R. Henry
Yesteradio
Atonday
Jay Yomix Pty Ltd
H Heath
J. Dansky
Missing child case baffling police alert in Istanbul
Police in Istanbul seek the whereabouts of a four year old boy or girl named Watson and a six year old child dressed in a school uniform. The article mentions various names and disjointed phrases, noting a retirement remark and boxing references, but the core detail is a missing child investigation with limited readable facts.
Rhodesian bishop jailed amid nationalist guerrilla report
Irish-born Roman Catholic Bishop Donal Lamont of Limtal was jailed in UNTALI Rhodesia after a two-day trial for failing to report guerrilla presence at a mission station near Moran border and inciting others. He will appeal the decision.
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Untali
Rhodesia
Aap-Reulerh
Roman Catholi
Donal Lamont Way
Guer Las
Ehic Reader
Limtal
Resettlement Plan on Rhodesians and Australia Aid
Government discussions explore Australia donating to a Rhodesian resettlement fund in a pool of about 1.2 to 4? plus compensation safeguards. South Africa and ARITA reportedly back the plan while West Germany France and Canada mull support. New Zealand says it is unlikely to join. Australia may participate with no formal proposal yet.
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Australia
Secretary proposes drastic reorganization of Environment Department
The Secretary of Environment Housing and Community Development Mr R Lansdown proposed reducing 19 divisions and two bureaus to six divisions and two bureaus while eliminating many senior posts. The Public Service Board did not accept the plan, but internal reshuffles continued causing staff shock as tenured positions faced possible elimination and nine first assistant secretaries and two acting TISI-assistants competed for new roles.
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Department of Environment, Housing and Community — Development
R. Lansdown
Public Service Board
Ager
Rijmenwis i
S Department
Beem
Bureats
Ana
Public Service Hoard
Lansdown
Jobless girl allowed to reapply after scrutiny
A 17 year old Newcastle girl and another 17 year old, unnamed, had benefits stopped after a proprietor reported they appeared untidy for an interview. The unemployment department today told the pair they could reregister immediately. Miss Cathy Bezso, mother involved after newspaper reports, prompted revised procedures for inviting reentry.
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Newcassle
A&a
Sewial
Misa Cathy Bezso
Newcastle
Parage
Ma Morris
Lab Nsw
Deszo
Woo
Subverted stance sparks fierce debate on oil policy
Mr Ian Sykes, chair of the Nb. Petrol group, accuses TAC of subverting itself and pushing irrational positions. He warns policy shifts could trigger a conservative rethink and threaten national oil strategy, while farmers and industry voices clash over exploration plans and economic impact.
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Ian Sykes
Nb. Petroleum Group
TAC
Inter Oil
Tedermnion
Alen Norquay
Holiday Weekend Activities in Canberra Tourist Guide
The Canberra Times outlines indoor and outdoor visits for the long weekend including War Memorial Parliament House National Library Cotter Dam and Tidbinbilla Nature Reserve. It notes cinema theatre art gallery School of Music events and a full racing and sports guide on pages 15 16 17 36 39 40.
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Canberra
War Memorial
Parliament House
National Library
Cotter Dam
Tidbinbilla
Canberra Times
School of Music
Harshier Drug Penalties Proposed In Space Age Rural Life
Ian Warden examines how British rural life adapts to space age strains and the impact of proposed harsher drug penalties. The piece discusses rural communities facing new law enforcement pressures, tension with agricultural life, and the broader social implications of stricter penalties.
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Ian Warden
Canberra trainer disqualified for 12 months in boaty page note
Canberra trainer and jockey disqualified for 12 months announced on the back page during a lighter section of the sports and racing notes. Other pages cover world events, courts, and a carnival result with a double win noted in a rack page.
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Canberra
Jockes
Classifieds Overview of Canberra Listings and Ads
A fragmented Canberra Times classifieds page lists diverse ad groups including animals business opportunities birthdays builders and repairs caravans and trailers legal notices and property listings. The dense block hints at sections for livestock employment services auctions and notices with dates and contact phrases. It reflects a period newspaper format of categorized ads and public notices.
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Baie Cues
Aulin
Kusineses Kor
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