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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Oct 07, 1976

Page

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Russian acrobat rescues boy during surf incident at NSW coast

Marina Vassiliev of the Moscow Variety Spectacular saved a bi-year-old boy from rough surf near Newcastle after a troupe visit with the Australia-USSR Friendship Society. The group performed in New South Wales towns then planned Canberra shows before departing Australia on October 19.

Marina Vassiliev Jack Sones Hall Tralee Canberra Maus Vassiliev Moscow Wis Cralee Jst Wagga Australia

Late News Incomplete Entry From Campbell Collision

A garbled report notes a motor vehicle collision at Blynee Crescent and Cresswell Street in Campbell. It mentions ambulance attendance and a hospital transfer, with unclear names and figures. The fragment references Jakarta and an ambassador, but lacks coherent details or dates.

Sacha Bliynee Crescent Cresswell Steet Campbell Gandeons

The Great Train Race in Sydney Ends With Delays

NSW Transport Commission ran a great train race along the main southern rail line. Riverina Express chased Melbourne-bound Intercapital Daylight Express. A Western Strathfield stop stranded 15 passengers. plans to transfer them failed. Riverina later arrived shortly after the Intercapital despite delays.

Sydney NSW Transport Comcission Melbourne Strathfield Margaret Barrell Gaulford Kepresy Samen Wm Gasubburn Inter Capital

National Museum to Use Institute of Anatomy As Temporary Home

An interdepartmental committee studies using the Institute of Anatomy as a temporary National Museum near Tuggeranong Parkway while a permanent site is prepared. A 90 hectare site is reserved, with work and building costs estimated around 40 million dollars over several years. The museum would cover environment, land and sea, flora and fauna, climate, and Aboriginal and European history. Some Institute collections may be displayed. others undetermined.

Institute of Anatomy Tuggeranong Parkway Department of the Capital Territory Administrative Services Withes Museums Australia Pigott National Museum

Thailand military coup ends day of violence

Bangkok reports say a military council led by Admired sangad Chaluwyan seized power after a day marked by at least 30 deaths as crowds and right wing groups clashed with leftists. Police cordons held and gunfire spiked as protesters demanded cabinet changes and the expulsion of left wing figures.

Sangad Chaluwyan Defence Sant Thailand Martial Kew Doak Government House Tharmmasar Bangkok Vhalendo Thanem Kathuchor Rots 1m Bangkokau Vhanern

Federal veto on ACT to remain and self-government plan

The government retains veto power over the ACT Legislative Assembly after delegation of functions. Delegation aims for balanced self government while preserving national interests with the National Capital Development Commission reporting to Parliament. The minister described forthcoming detailed financial and legal arrangements prior to the ACT Assembly elections.

ACT Legislative Assembly National Capital Development Commission Hodees Dievernment West Assembly Mir N Cn Phe Tein Ferrih Staley

Police motor cyclists protest weather riding policy clash

ACT police motor cyclists seek support from the ACT Police Association to oppose the commissioners plan to bar rides in bad weather. A recent mission presented to the commissioner and discussions with the police chief aim to clarify new riding guidelines. The riders argue safety first and say they will not ride in dangerous conditions, despite calls for shelter and road safety measures.

ACT Police ACT Police Association My R.A. Wilwon

Australia pledges more aid for refugees

Geneva reports that Australia the United States and Norway will contribute nearly 1.0 billion to the UN High Commission for Refugees. Australia adds about 4.5 million for special operations in Angola and funds for refugee work. The United States has already given 7 million with a potential 4 million more, and the tally includes planned disbursements through 1976.

Geneva Wednes+ day Australia Norw.v United Nations High Commission Crerewalds Hiitwin Angola Ie Pcr Tho Nand

Government aid boost for students outlined in report

The Canberra Times reports a government aid increase for students, with substantial outlines of the higher support figures for the full year. The article notes the figures and context as detailed in the Tuesday report.

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Plea for No More Rises in Canberra

Canberra residents urge no further rises to align with national standards. Mer Haslem notes public concern voiced yesterday on Page 3 with discussions on regional costs and government policy. A Rhodesia setting up government interview with Malcolm Maye ridge is mentioned on Page 34.

Will Eattieateen Attar Staley Guyeromeno Haslem Hab Anberra Australie Canberra Australia Mer Haslem Bin

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