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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Oct 29, 1976

Page

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Liberals defect on Senate plan amid cross party ruckus

Tasmanian Liberals defy party line in a constitutional convention clash over the Senate's supply powers. Dr Goff Lets and Western Australia Premier Sir Charles Court backed measures, while Opposition Leader Whitlam assailed defectors as threats. The vote split 46 to 45 as delegates debated dissolution options and federal financial powers.

Hobart Goff Lets Northern Territory Ju Ay Senate Passige Von Mr Whitlam Western Australia Charles Court Prue Wel Goverto-Creneral Whithun Fraser Me Someta Letts Jeader Country Liberal Party Whitham L. H. Bessell RO W. Baker R. Mather Bingham Timei Simon Whitlam Tbes

Leaders claim victory over convention finance issue

A political clash over the Tasmanian and federal blocs led to a standing committee vote on the labor backed issue. Key figures include Jim Pead Withaut Dr Letts and Jim Leedman. The outcome limits potential abolition and signals a hard fought contest between Labour and Liberal factions with Whitlam Fraser among those claiming a personal victory.

Wees Gwalsick ACT Legislative Assembly Jim Pead Withaut Letts Canberra Jim Leedman Liberal National Country Party National Party Proser Fraser Whitlam

Untitled fragment notes from late news dispatch

Fragmentary Reuters feel with garbled text mentions Ne- Ker and Ferra. Lacks clear persons, places, events or dates to confirm a coherent news item.

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Stand-down hits 100000 workers in Queensland

A statewide industrial commission order in Queensland halts power to many sites for up to a month. North Queensland maintenance staff at Collinsville face stand-down as the electricity ban could affect daily operations unless revoked by the State Cabinet.

Hriskane State Induestrial Commission Queensland Collinsville State Eleutricity Commission

Unclear text about Brisbane prison and parking facilities

The readable fragment references Brisbane and a prison with references to figures and parking facilities. No coherent event or outcome is established in the readable text.

Brisbane Prin Offigers

No Case for Ban Finds Uranium Policy Moderate

The inquiry concludes that regulated mining and use of Australian uranium pose hazards not strong enough to bar mining or selling. It urges strict regulation, delays on Northern Territory projects, parliamentary resolution, and a national energy strategy with research, conservation, and safeguards. Public debate and democratic processes should precede any final decision.

Wno Commonwealth Australia Shaw

Uranium report urges caution on mining and exports

A 206 page inquiry report by Chief Justice Fox and collaborators assesses uranium mining and export risks in Australia. It supports some nuclear power development while urging strict controls and foreign ownership limits to stabilize markets and safeguard supplies. A second report is expected, delaying a final decision on Northern Territory mining.

Ling Ae Australia Mr Dasting

Proliferation danger stressed by commissioners call for policy

Inside Editorial notes the proliferation risk as very serious and urges a national energy policy. Commissioners press for action amid broad submissions. A judge of understanding and foreign policy link feature among pages 12 and 13 offerings.

Foreign Policy Defence Link

Pollution in Canberra tops air quality limits

Inside notes air pollution in Canberra City exceeded acceptable levels for one day. Other items mention Mao’s widow arrested in China, US inquiry into Korean bribes, British Labour tensions tied to the pound, and racing and golf highlights on the back pages.

Canberra

Mining could mean 10000 new jobs for Australia

A Canberra mining industry spokesman said about 10000 new jobs could arise if mining expands, boosting export income and national wealth. The executive director Paul Phillips warned the commission’s report would shape policy and urged stringent safeguards for Aboriginal and private sector interests.

UMM Canberraa Indietry Paul Phillips Saul Nustrohia Orton

Melbourne Cup Scratches Include Think Big and Oh Rosie's Girl

Scratchings from the Cup list Think Big and Oh Rosie's Girl as two sure priz e scratchings. Think Big has a sound heel and trainer Hart Cummings will persevere with Cup prep. No other decisive details are clearly stated in the fragment.

Think Big Oh Rosie Flemingdon Hart Cummings Tumnings Henington Yesternlay

Milk supply inquiry rattles ACT meeting crowd

Local discussions center on skim milk policy and potential shortages. Officials address consumer concerns while weighing future supplies and pricing decisions amid ongoing supply chain questions at the ACT venue.

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