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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Oct 22, 1976
Page
1
Canberra's four federal parliamentarians urge a Life. Be In It Lifewalk on November 4 aiming to set a record for constituent participation. Spotted on Parliament House lawns they joined in non political activity during a break, seeking walk companions.
NSW Housing Commission fears development at Letchworth south-west of Queanbeyan clashes with Defence Department naval and telecommunications zones. It awaits Commonwealth guidance on minimizing impact to installations as plans for 1300 homes proceed. The site lies under Canberra flight paths near Harman RAN station and Benshaw aerial station.
The NSW Housing Commission plans to resume and develop Letchworth for about 1,300 houses and a 6,000 person population, with future growth near Tharwa Road. Officials discuss ground rules, possible council sale of 16.6 hectares for botanic gardens and sports complex, while flight path over the site prompts caution.
Announcement by Minister Street outlines the Community Youth Support Scheme providing up to 46 a week for unemployed young people from next month. The plan prioritizes long term jobless, excludes groups forming job placement agencies, and supports youth groups offering services while encouraging committees to coordinate programs.
In a NSW town near Inverell the sapphire mining industry shows signs of revival as world prices rise. Alluvial sapphire seams yield 4 to 400 dollars per cubic metre, with miners in overburden depths up to five metres chasing stones. Stellar Mining NL backs Spring Valley near Inverell, targeting 207 hectares of proven sapphire ore as demand climbs.
The Nobel Prize in Literature went to American author Saul Bellow, 61, making him the first American laureate since John Steinbeck in 1962. The announcement comes from Stockholm and marks a historic achievement for U.S. letters.
ACT price surge lifts annual inflation to 16.7 percent, with Hobart ahead in pace. National CPI up 2.2 percent in the quarter, nine‑month inflation at 7.7 percent. Canberra's all groups index climbs 4.2 points to 20.9, with food and clothing driving most of the rise. Beer also shows a notable increase amid discount liquor sales.
Four North Korean diplomats expelled from Finland over a cigarette and alcohol smuggling racket refused to leave Helsinki. An embassy spokesman said they broke no laws and rejected the allegations, while Denmark and Norway ordered similar diplomat expulsions.
A national police force may be created by the Liberal National Country Party government after halting a Labor plan in 1975. Cabinet reportedly studied a Commonwealth Police Force submission on centralising investigatory bureaus. A senior secretary backed the idea, while current moves see drug and immigration units under Commonwealth reach amid pushback from state and ACT police over jurisdiction.
Canberra racing optimism rises as Luck holds out for Melbourne Cup glory. Amid regional chatter, NCDC costs rise with slowdowns noted by committee while local shipyard reactions to proposals are sought.
More than 1,200 children have enrolled in The Canberra Times learn to swim campaign. The notice notes page reference and ongoing effort to boost swimming skills among youths.
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