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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Sep 17, 1971

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Training of displaced farmers to begin soon

The government will launch a rural reconstruction employment training scheme for displaced farmers from next month. It covers those losing holdings and workers who had worked for eligible farmers, with one year uninterrupted service. Training offers multiple vocations, full or part time, with wages, allowances, and travel support, lasting up to two years.

Lynch Eerie Bop Au Patterson Labor

Censored Sydney revue faces permits and delays

The Sydney stage review faced censorship and permits issues as officials consider restrictions. Promoters spent about 80 dollars preparing props and sets, with a shortened version retained the show’s risqué elements. Authorities have not confirmed an application for a full staging license.

Nutra Sydney Catena S. Hiner Ferenew Peoniaters St Government Interven Tionan Sou Australia Victor Wallis Ptagine Sant Caetia

Canberra youths linked to underage liquor sale probe

Canberra police investigate reports that four minors aged 13 and 14 were supplied liquor at a club with another incident at a hotel. A police spokesman said the inquiry focuses on illicit sales and the club and hotel involved.

Canberra

Canberra Weather Outlook Delays Rain as Warm Weekend Looms

A Bureau of Meteorology spokesman said rain will ease from the west today while warmer conditions develop over the weekend. Yesterday recorded five points of rain with temperatures from 48 to 53 degrees.

Canberra Bureau of Meteorology

Manuscripts of Kenneth Slewor go to National Library

Sydney late poet Kenneth Slewor’s papers and manuscripts will be given to the National Library in Canberra as part of the $99,216 estate left by Miss Slessor, who died in June.

Sydney Kenneth Slewor National Library Canberra Slessor

Late News Tanna Pen to Oost March

Fragmented OCR text shows names and locations, mentioning Mr Gantoty Cowley Hardingmin and Lorraine. Details are unreadable, but the snippet implies a late news item with individuals and places. No clear event or outcome is discernible from the legible portions.

Gantoty Cowley Hardingmin Vadag Lorraine Derearaey

Resignation over press access at ACTACOA meetings

Ned McGrath former ACT ACOA president and ACT Housing Commissioner resigned from his final ACOA post after the branch council voted to admit reporters to future meetings. Gordon Taylor also stepped down as ACT division CCPSO delegate amid ongoing ACOA and CCPSO tensions in Canberra.

Nsw Administrative and Clerical Officers Association Ned McGrath Association ACT ACOA McGrath ACT Commissioner of Housing Gordon Taylor Council of Commonwealth Public Service Organisaans Ganisation CCPSO Arvermein Var Me Geah Instar Association Phil O Brien Frank Mitchell Caneberra Osterber

Edith Hits Louisiana With 100 MPH Winds And Rain

A hurricane named Edith strikes Cameron Louisiana with 100 mph winds and torrential rain after causing fatalities in Latin America. At least 20,000 people are affected along the Gulf coast as authorities warn of eight inches of rainfall and dangerous conditions.

Cameron Louisiana Latin America United Press, Interational Gulf Sions Palional Weather Service

Indian train blast near Assam border kills one

A passenger train near Karin gan in Assam was derailed by a plastic bomb injuring fifteen and killing one. Pakistani agents were suspected in the attack, marking the third train incident in the northeast recently.

NEW Deli Nursaay Aap-Renter Karingan India Assam Press Trust of India

Daly hit parade of Liberal songs during budget debate

PM notes a Daly led parody of Liberal figures with song titles such as Dear Son, Anything He Can Do I Can Do Better, Somebody Has Taken My Place and Alexander's Ragtime Band. He described the Liberal Party as a family at war under the benevolent paternity of the year.

Frootbencher Fred Daly Liberal Party Hitles Sonn Alexander Daly House of Representatives

US under pressure to devalue dollar in London talks

In London, amid Group of Ten talks, West Germany and France press the United States to devalue the dollar as a path to rebalance the US balance of payments. Professor Schiller of West Germany and British officials urge revaluation to aid deficits.

London United States

$45 Million Kings Cross Development Plan

A $45 million development plan for property in the Kings Cross area was submitted to Sydney City Council today by the Church of England. It aims to use income from the project to offset anticipated school fees during crises and fund future development. Treasury Secretary Connally noted a consensus among allied nations that the US must raise the dollar price of gold to aid monetary reform, while there was no agreement on abolishing the 10 percent import surcharge. Ministers discussed steps to realign currencies and reform the international monetary system, with no concrete actions yet announced, as officials prepare for further talks.

Kings Cross Sydney City Church of England Treasury Connally Presito

Myer Emporium posts record profit and 1 for 1 bonus issue

Myer Emporium reports a 7.5 percent rise to a record profit of 16.386 million for the year to July, with sales climbing 13.2 percent to 347.6 million. A one for one bonus issue of over 80 million shares will be made to shareholders, and the dividend will rise from 2.2 to 4.4 percent for the year under review.

Amyrana Sanyeat Tetail Group Myer Emporium

Widow of British scientist to receive superannuation payout

Perth Thursday report notes the widow of British scientist Dr Coombe, murdered in Hong Kong on 10 December, will receive about 95 000 dollars from his superannuation policy. The late institute director had ties to the Western Australian Institute of Technology.

Perth Thurday Chileeo Coombe Hog Kong Western Austalian Institute of Tech Fee Ee We

Police knew of plan for robbery in Baker Street bank

Scotland Yard detectives fear for an underworld informant who 12 months ago warned that the Lloyds Bank in Baker Street would be robbed. A weekend heist netted over £1 million in cash valuables and confidential documents, with officers tracing walkie talkie conversations as they seek four suspects and the informant.

Londo Nursury Scotland Yard Lloyds Bank Baker Street London Riee Coast Watch Tynes Daily Telegraph

Boy Shot in Migged County Near Cholah

Kevin Charles Carta, TE, of Condohain, was found shot to death on Thursday in Migged county about 13 miles northwest of Cholah. Police believe the 32 rifle discharged accidentally when he tipped over a log while showing it on his brother's property.

Sydnfy AC Schoothy Wae Fond Cholah Kevin Charles Carta, TE Condohain

Public Service Pay Stance Defended in Report

A summary report defends Public Service pay policies amid negotiations. It notes Treasury concerns and trade officer changes, while outlining technical adjustments and government positions. The piece ties broader fiscal issues to wage discussions and upcoming policy decisions.

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