Whitlam signals slow pace in Transport Civil Aviation amalgam
Canberra reports the Prime Minister indicates major decisions on merging Transport and Civil Aviation are not finalized. Announcement names M Summers as future Commission of Inquiry head and C C Halton as key appointee, with Sir Donald Anderson to chair Qantas full time from October 1. Power outages hit Canberra for 20 minutes during NSW dispute as authorities urge voluntary conservation and rationing fears rise.
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Boyle suffers stroke hours before murder charge hearing
Boyle, 71, former United Mine Workers president, lay unconscious after a stroke days before a murder charge hearing over the 1969 killing of Joseph Yablonaki, a union leader. The case ties to long‑running leadership turmoil and past tensions in the mining union.
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NSW unions prep for 35-hour week dispute action
Trade unions in New South Wales plan meetings to discuss cutting electricity to mini grids as a 35-hour week dispute escalates. Officials from 26 unions meet at Trades Hall while the State Electricity Commission reports blackouts from Snowy River reductions.
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Whitlam backs 33-hour week pledge amid pressure
Prime Minister Whitlam retreats from a 35 hour week for public servants by end of the term, insisting he will not abandon the commitment. He warns it cannot be done without broader unemployment impacts and says the 33 hour week for Commonwealth employees remains a live undertaking. Page 22.
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Australia debates dual referendum on prices and incomes
The government moves a two question referendum for December 15 granting Commonwealth powers over prices and incomes. Senate passage occurred 32 to 25 with DLP backing and independent support, while Liberal and Country Parties oppose transferring such powers. Labor reversed its stance to back two separate questions after a DLP letter and caucus debate.
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Land lease plan faces delays and calls for stability
In a discussion led by Mr Enderby, the Minister for Urban affairs, a new land lease plan was debated with support for a ground rent scheme on leases in existing areas. Critics warned of tremendous difficulties, and the decision on all locations was postponed for four months while further sections of leases were reviewed. Prices were hoped to stabilise despite the delays.
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Britain warned of future troubles by Heath adviser
London Tuesday AAP Reuters reports Lord Rothschild head of the Think Tank warned Britain faces increasingly serious trouble unless it acts like a rich powerful nation. Heath urged calm as Britain navigates economic expansion amid impending austerity and planned projects including Anglo French ventures and an undersea tunnel.
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Expulsion of Soccer Club Proposed
A fragmented notice mentions a proposed expulsion of a soccer club amid political and budgetary confusion. It cites a section on wage and labor matters and hints at internal tensions. The article references Canberra and international contexts, with scattered mentions of legislation and military phrasing.
Canberra Times shifts book pages to Friday release
Weekend reading now begins on Friday with two pages of reviews. Maurice Dunlevy discusses Writers World while other distinguished reviewers cover the latest books. Readers are advised to order the Friday copy.
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Classifieds show auctions, notices and wants
A compact page listing machinery and marine items, motor cycles and vehicles, property auctions and tenders, rental and sale notices, stock and property listings, plus wants to buy and rent sections.
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