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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Oct 25, 1976

Page

8

Whitlam urges prepare for an early federal poll

The Australian Labor Party faces pressure as Opposition Leader Whitlam tells Sydney regional Labor assembly to ready for a possible early federal election and to expect campaigns late this year or next. He notes Labor’s strong public support despite past criticisms of policy detail and cohesion.

Australian Labor Party Mr Whitlam Regional Assembly of the Labor Parw Sydney Canberra Whitlam Labor Dale Fraver Callipe Hiis House of Representatives Iis Tate Ayouth Sieonr Hill Micon Paul Keutwiz Chris Hurford Ralph Willis den Firimes Peter Merrie Cat

Air race victory credited to favorable winds in Australia

The Trans Australia air race unfolded from Perth to Bankstown with gusts and cloud cover delaying entries. Competitors led by the Comanche flown by Mr Fo Shatinatian and navigator Mr J W Toole faced delays, engine issues, and last minute cancellations as courses stretched 412 nautical miles to the coast.

Fo Shatinatian Pix Bankstown Shannahan Moorabbini Aceport Tim J. W. Toole Lew Wade Jack Grey Wade Parkes Perth Canberra

Inflation still too high in weekly radio address

Prime Minister Inthinen and PM Fraser discuss persistent inflation during a radio talk. They claim prices show a trend toward easing in the September quarter but warn of a long road ahead. Government attention to consumer price metrics and conciliations are cited as proof of strategy working for Australia.

Mir Fraser Radio Westerly Australia

Torres Strait advisory council tears into prime minister over border plan

The Torres Strait Advisory Council telegram to Prime Minister Fraser criticizes a Canberra border proposal, signed by chair Mer Gelano Lui and others. It questions lack of consultation, denounces talks with three alleged spokesmen, and demands alignment with Torres Strait people’s wishes on border changes and resource sharing.

Torres Strait Advisory Council Fraser Torres Strait Mer Gelano Lui Torres Shrait Canberran Papua New Guinea Canberra Dla Virow Torres Strat Mer Anthony Anne Perres

Tasmanian Assembly Considers Job Plan Amid Crisis

The Tasmanian House of Assembly Speaker reports a government shift as the cabinet reviews mobilising public service and an emergency labor force. A federal economic downturn is blamed for rising unemployment with seven in ten this year’s school leavers facing no work prospects.

Abolish Broadcasting Control Board Aimed by Government

Government sources indicate the Broadcasting Control Board will be abolished next month. A four-body replacement is planned including a tribunal for complaints against broadcasters, a broadcasting planning board, a broadcasting council, and a renamed Department of Communications with expanded powers over police frequencies and technical standards. The proposal follows the Flen report and awaits cabinet approval and parliamentary committee review.

Department of Post and Telecommunications Secrehary Mir Tredtoreen Tees Australian — Broadcasting Commission Mustealnet — Preailcastin Teowill Ale Howse New Conmmercal Ain Parte Naire Stu Broaicasting Planning Board Wit Broad Broadcasting Council ABE Department of Communications Police

Third party car insurance to rise in NSW

NSW Minister for transport Mr Cox announced a 12 per cent increase in third party car insurance from January 1 after the state government limited third party liability to consumer price index. Premier Mr Wren said the rise aligns with the advisory committee's recommendations. A separate note mentions the Dyason Memorial lecture by Mr Shira Matsui on energy reforms in Japanese foreign policy at the Academy of Science.

Sydney Nsw Transport Cox Mtr Wren Ted Premienas Abtomia Boerey Commission Shira Matsui Dyason Academy of Science Spmoon Canberra Australian Institute of Dunn Masui Eion

Glider Crash Kills Man Near Arene Seth Western

A glider crashed near arene Seth Western injuring or killing the pilot. The elder intended to force land but struck a concrete tower and fence. Police investigated the Sunday accident and the full details remain unclear.

Sydney Soper Arene Seth Hippel Oer

Toll totals rise on Milvern Victoria roads weekend

Road tolls on Milvern Victoria are up this year reaching 727 for the period, higher than the same span last year. Local authorities report steady traffic and note the toll figures reflect the ongoing use of the routes over the weekend.

Surnoo Sit Peanle Milvern Victoria

Melbourne Cup signals shift amid mixed team tensions

A Melbourne Cup related briefing notes a brand clash and shifting expectations as teams align with sponsors. Key figures and outlets are not clearly readable, but organizers aim for November turnout and potential endorsements amid uncertain relations.

Death of a Minister Ties Reform to Parliament in Australia

A garbled report notes a ministerial death amid Australian politics. The fragment mentions a shift of power and a meeting at night, with unclear dates. Key entities are unreadable, but the piece references government, a cabinet figure, and a political event in Australia.

Abandoned vehicles sold after Traffic Amendment Bill

An official report notes the department’s right to auction cere abandoned vehicles following parliamentary action on Thursday. The measure authorizes sale of unclaimed autos, with proceeds directed to agency funds and road services.

Thinsport Cere

$1000 for SPCA and tram safety drive at Weston Creek

A damaged notice outlines a SPCA fundraiser offering 1000 dollars and a tram safety drive at Weston Creek. It mentions preventing cruelty to animals, a sale of goods at stalls, and a push to support the society before mid November amid concerns over its closure.

Ain Weston Creek

Health Group plan welcomed by Hunt

Health minister Hunt welcomes community and NSW Government moves to set up a health maintenance organisation on Wollongong. He notes US and UK experiences with HMOs and says he supports informing interested groups and the medical profession about possible projects and guidelines for Australia.

Hunt Wollongome Nsw Wollongong Australia California FIMO Hewitt Education Hivpitale

Floods Continue In Inland NSW

Inland NSW rivers Lachlan Murrumbidgee and Murraya flood as emergency services track rising water. Farmlands crops and some properties are isolated while a crest is expected tomorrow at Jemalong. Road and vehicle access limited. traffic delays reported across the Macquarie region.

Sydney Sunny Lachlan Man Yibarke Murrahgee Lavhlan Tomorow

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