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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Oct 28, 1971

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Pay rises for 2nd Div officers in Commonwealth

The Public Service Board recommended salary increases from 14.72 to 15.47 percent for Second Division Commonwealth public servants. Arbitration Judge B A Chambers deemed the levels fair and just, noting prior rejections and projected impact on taxation and superannuation. The move could prompt pay raises for departmental heads and influence future hearings.

Commonwealth Public Service Board Public Service B.A Chambers Melbourne Uimams Chambers Kool An Malia Puig Seyvante Gsup Salanes Commonwealth Conciliaetio and Arbitration Commission Panic Service Board ACOA Garden Taylor Publi Service Aritrator Senna Corman Wealth Tastor Justice Kerr Yalanes

ACT seeks second seat in Federal Parliament

Acting Prime Minister Anthons said yesterday the ACT might need more representation but appeared unsure a second seat was justified yet. He told ACT member Enderby he did not see statements from the Prime Minister or Interior Minister on the issue. Enderby cited abatements by Gorton and Niven last year as discussions of extra ACT seats.

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Australia seeks dialogue with China on policy stance

Prime Minister McMahon indicated the Australian government has not moved beyond seeking dialogue with China. He cautioned against rushing recognition of the Beijing government and said Australia aims to negotiate carefully to maximize national interests while maintaining cautious contact. He noted discussions in Hong Kong and potential trade talks and asserted Australia would advance dialogue with China on favorable terms.

McMahon China Peking Australia Rene Ion LIN Hong Kong Prude Fle Wuld Hong Ng Wil Amthong Usl Newamen Canhon Lim People's Republic Sydney Canada Farben Australie Avian Jane Rossen Canberra

China at UN this week to take its seat

The Chinese delegation to the United Nations was expected to arrive this week to reclaim its seat as diplomats near Beijing stated. The Nationalists expelled from the UN in the General Assembly vote vowed to continue fighting to stay within international banks and agencies. Secretary General U Thant urged members to support Beijing’s admission and set aside mistrust. UN officials indicated there were no legal barriers to Chinese diplomats entering the meeting rooms, awaiting notification from Peking. Tokyo reports Parliament rejected a motion of no confidence in Foreign Minister Fukuda over policy toward China.

United Nations Peking Chi Peng-fei Tenant Rom General Assembly International Bank For Reconstruction Gad Development Cihe Fiescp United Nations Ruc LIN UU Thant Rama Ralifion U Thant

China vows to veto Taiwan reentry at UN General Assembly

Amb Shen told a Queanbeyan Rotary Club that China would veto any move by Taiwan to reclaim a UN General Assembly seat. He warned that Communist China aims to mobilise Asia to crush Western Europe and North America, and perhaps Australia and New Zealand, as the regime grows more tyrannical. He claimed 14,000 Communist Chinese agents operate abroad and urged the people to rise against oppression.

China Nations Security Council Taiwan Nationslig de Sampson Shen Quean Evan Asia Shen Queanbeyan Rotary Club North America Australia New Zealand Freestone Tainan

Housing funds plea sparks reallocation to building societies

The Minister for the Anterior asked the Treasury to shift about $1 million from the Commissioner for Housing’s lending pool to building societies. Execs argued the move would let societies offer cheaper second mortgages, lowering overall government costs. Critics say the change aims to align housing money access with state conditions, though details remain unsettled.

Mp Hunt The Treasury Commissioner For Housing Building Societies Building Society Executive

Australia pledges more aid to Pakistani refugees

Australian Foreign Minister Bowen announced an extra 2.5 million aid package for Pakistani refugees. The package includes a cash grant and urgent items, following prior government aid of 3 million and private contributions. Parliament debates whether to scale the aid further while a cabinet committee reviews immediate increases.

Australia Bowen Ewa House of Representatives Labor Party Reid Viey

Government over aid to refugees sparks split in party

A lone government dissenter opposed increasing aid while others urged more relief. Bowen argued the need for clear, effective help to refugees in India, Pakistan and Asia and warned against overbearing deficits. Debate followed as ministers reviewed grants totaling eight million and considered a $24 million boost.

Victorian couple injured in South Westland bus crash

A tourist bus crashed into the end of a 4 Bailey bridge in South Westland, injuring eight of 44 Australian passengers. My and Mrs Robert Cif Victoria were in Hokitika Hospital in serious condition, Mrs Clifford 46 suffered severe injuries requiring amputation, Mr Clifford 54 had compound fractures and severe lacerations. Other Australians included Linsear Anderson of Sydney with a fractured leg and severe injuries, Mr and Mrs Frederick Tee of Melbourne escaped with minor facial injuries.

Hokitika Bailey Bridge South Westland Robert Victoria Hokitika Hospital Clifford Linsear Anderson Sydney Frederick Tee Melbourne

ACT Snow and Heat Drop Plans for Bush Fire Season

Snow covered ACT ranges as temperatures fell with Canberra recording a maximum near 6 degrees yesterday. Forecasts show the next few days bring cooler weather while fire authorities warn ACT bushfire season starts Monday November 1 under the ACT Bush Fire Council led by Chief Fire Commissioner A. Fearn.

Canberra Wester By Act Kao Bureau of Meteorology Bush Fire Council Mr A. Fearn

Holding accuses State PS of broad corruption claims

The Lon Torian Opposition leader Me Holding alleged widespread corruption within the State Public Service. The report cites political charges and mentions related items on elections, housing, and investments across several pages.

Me Holding Yes Trday Mate Adenine Tom

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