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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Oct 05, 1971

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Public service staff reject pay rise offer in Melbourne hearings

In Melbourne yesterday, public service stall associations rejected a board offer of about 14 percent for second division officers as open hearings before the Public Service Board continued. The dispute centers on a wage rise from 19 to 22 percent for certain divisions, with arbitration expected to shape a final decision and possible government action.

Melbourne Public Service Bown Secon Division Ashers Semanne Agite Oyiteume Kerr Fon Selanes Commonwealth Parlamentar Ns Denon Guilgide Nici Cherie Asscecharton Eaeis Braid Omvers Cere Asapeimtion Oriy Arity Chambers SCOWA M Fpank Mitchell Wesestan Senate Punebhorent Bert Solomenet

Brisbane Post Office box cancelled over offensive pamphlet

The PMG cancelled a Brisbane Post Office box used by the Womens Liberation Movement after a pamphlet distributed to girls at Brisbane schools quoted the box number. A PO spokesman said the withdrawal followed study of the flyer under the Postal and Telegraphs Act allowing action on obscenity or indecency. Sir Alan Hulme called the pamphlet offensive if not obscene.

Brisbane PMG Womens Liberation Movement Post Office Postal and Telegraphs Act Alan Hulme

Fut Kaban 4 te Stet 44 a LLee 4 HR nmin Coup

Fragmentary OCR text reports a sports coup or match note with unclear names and numbers. The readable fragments mention Fut Kaban, Stet, and LLee with a 4 and 44 score element, but essential details are missing to determine teams, venue, or outcome.

Three to begin fast at Parliament House today

Melbourne activists led by Mir Paul Poermaman Vy an Indonesian writer Mr Steve Boones and Mr Geel Frans plan a refugee aid protest at Parliament House steps from 10am to urge higher government aid for refugees in India. They aim to host a refugee dinner on the lawns outside Parliament House with Prime Minister McMahon and senior ministers invited. Police earlier arrested two of the men on Melbourne GPO steps but charges were later withdrawn.

Mir Paul Poermaman Steve Boones Geel Frans Melbourne Covernment Mae Sally Ray Lambathire Chifles McMahon Pmeien Bowen Cheen Rooney Commonwealth Seoft Evans Chifley Paul Poernoma Steve Rooney Parlament House Sally Ray Lamb Place

Weekend NSW road toll hits twenty eight. belt rule praised

Sydney reports twenty eight people killed on NSW roads during Labour Day weekend, six more than last year, raising toll to 471. Minister Morris urged investigation, noted a drop in belt use yet a record toll occurred in first Belt wearing week. A Ford Falcon wrecked near Boorowa injured a sleeping man. other incidents cited with Victorians among casualties. Canberra Hospital updates and calls for a full judicial inquiry into road safety followed.

Sydney Nsw Mr Morris Pench Mir Morris Boorowa John MeoNicol Bombala Street Cooma Geoff Onhorn Rocrowa O Yass Road Vast Yass Hospital William Thomas Loys North Narra

Bathurst fines total record as 50 cited after race

A record 3705 in fines was imposed on 50 people at Bathurst Court in a special sitting conducted by Mr T H Pike SM. The session followed the Bathurst 500 mile car race held at Mount Panorama yesterday. Attendees reached about 40 000 spectators.

Bathurst Bathurst Court T. H. Pike Mount Panorama

Bowen to speak at UN General Debate in New York

The Minister for Foreign Affairs Mr Bowen will deliver a speech at 6.30am AEST in the United Nations general debate in New York. A copy of the remarks was issued in Canberra last night and the Canberra Times will report it tomorrow.

Bowen United Nations New York Canberra Canberra Times

Eight still missing on life raft off northern NSW coast

Brisbane reports three days after the ketch One and All sank after taking on water. Eight crewmen aboard the Middleton Reef bound vessel, including six from Queensland and two from NSW, abandoned to an inflatable raft. a heavy sea search covered over 6000 square miles with no trace found. The search is led by Commonwealth Shipping and Transport air-sea rescue, with Orion aircraft, HMAS Onslow, and two ships involved.

Brisbane Nsw Queensland Peter Dubs Sydney Ace Middleton Reef Cape Byron Sam Missinn Transport Department Air-Sea Rescue Service PB Peeles RAAF Orion Hmas Onway Eccles

Melbourne fighter knocked down in final round

Featherweight boxer Davey Jones was taken to hospital after a right cross from Alan Prewitt in the final round of a preliminary bout at Festival Hall. Jones was lightly punished until the knockdown, and referee Al Basten stopped the fight when it became clear he could not continue. He was carried from the ring believed to have concussion.

Melbourne Davey Jones Alan Prewitt Festival Hall al Basten Coum Deetor Jones

President Thieu claims landslide vote in Vietnam election

President Thieu declares broad Vietnamese participation as final tally shows 5,776,074 votes for Thieu and 383,148 against. Opposition figures complain of rigging while Ky and Minh withdraw, alleging ballot manipulation. Thieu vows to persevere with campaign despite U.S. pressure.

National Assemng Ly Qui Chung Sad Str Thies Thieu Deamat Dueng Wan Minh Rar Thien United States Campareen Reeven Evelmet

Surprise landslide in Saigon Thieu win sparks new leadership

President Thieu secured about 60 percent of the vote with Da Nang reporting 74.4 percent for Thieu. Frontrunner Thiên will begin a new term October 3, as Fran Van Huong becomes Vice President and Air Kiem advances to Prime Minister amid widespread election disputes and protests.

Thies Fran van Huong Air Kiem Myr Flisworth Burkert Saigon da Nang Thien United Press International Stewart Kellerman Tipe

Primate Criticizes Govt Over Cricket Tour Decision

A primate criticizes the federal government for refusing to associate with the Cricket Board of Control following the cancellation of the Springboks cricket tour. Parliamentarians cut income to join ATP schemes, while a race at Flying Handicap yesterday drew no inquiry from stewards after an eased betting move.

The Cricket Board of Control Springboks Popalho Rack Page

Spies Leave Britain for Leningrad Amid Diplomatic Tensions

Soviet diplomats and trade officials left London with their families for Leningrad, incensed by spying concerns. The event appears on page 4 as part of ongoing coverage of Cold War tensions between Britain and the Soviet bloc.

Britain London Leningrad

Jail ends civic destruction aimed sentence for incitement

Melbourne judge describes the aim as civic destruction and sentences Albert Langer, 22, to 18 months in jail for attempting to incite assault on police at Yarra Bank. Langer’s wife Kerry, present in court, is fined 200 dollars for contempt after shouting fascist. Langer appeals within 14 days. prison classification to decide placement at Pentridge. Education facilities to be offered in prison for a Monash Diploma.

Melbourne Albert Langer Gray Unity Court Langer Kerry Mr Langer Waverley Yarra Bank Pentridge A. G Booth Monash University Monash Association

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