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1977 N.M.H. INDEX 1976
ABATTOIRS ABORIGINES (O'td)
Beef slaughtering halt at Himebush 3.1:21 "Demon" bust of artist sou^t 20.4:12 Men go back at abattoir (Taree) 9.2:10 "Embassy" looks to overaeas 21.4:3 Dispute threatens meat supply 28.2:3 Aborigines arrest "Not Justified 30.4:7 Strike at abattoir 2.3:8 Truganini rests 1.5:3 New strike at abattoir 5.3:5 Truganini at rest 3.5:13 Abattoir talks fail. 9.3:6 National policy likely on police, Aborigines Meatworkers' strike threatens auppliea 10,3:5 6.5:9 Abattoir strikers to meet 11.3:7 Judge saw Aborigines refused hotel service ||1,35M loan allocation does not cov6r planned 7,5:4 abattoir 11.3:7 Publican gets away from Moree 8.5:5 Meat workers back Monday 12,3:7 Ear defects high for Aborigines 11.5:7 |25M Abattoir for ferley approved 6,5:1 Women barred from trial to keep Aboriginal rites Abattoir, a |30M Taj Mahal, butchers 7.5:3 aocret (Adelaide) 12.5:3 Abattoir site "put to use" 11.5:7 Aborigine to face tribal law, 15.5:3 Regional abattoir supported 19,5:14 Aboriginal girl is master of crafts 17.5:6 MLA'S bid for abattoir site awitoh 22.5:5 Aborigine mine council urged 17.5:7 Abattoir cost likened to Opera Hjuse 29.5:9 Aborigine speared by tribal elder for death Abattoir delegates to meet 9,6:15 19.5:1 Killing at abattoirs reduced 22,6:3 Opinions conflict on tribal spearing 20.5:3 Abattoirs strike may end 23,6:7 Aboriginal art show in U.S. 21.5:1 Abattoir bans lifted 26.6:5 Aborigines to get land rights 27.5:3 Beef judging in October 5.7:15 Mine plan "Worry for Aborigines" 3.6:6 Referendum m big abattoir sought 19,8:7 Bill guarantees Aboriginal land 5.6:3 Abattoir men lose jobs 25.8:6 Aboriginal leader condemns land bill 8.6:7 Meat firm expands 28.8:8 Dedicated 17.6:6 Councils to discuss nest abattoir move 17.9:5 Meeting called on Aboriginal inquiry end No abattoir manager yet 18.9:5 18.6:7 Abattoir sacks 200, advertises jobs 12.10:8 Eye care for Aborigines 26.6:1 Boners queue for sacked men's jobs 13.10:8 Church to fight for Aborigines 29.6:3 Picketa heckle oeatworkera 14.10:3 Aborigines welfare "safe" 6,7:3 24-hour atrike at Goaford Meats 15,10:7 Aborigines meet about grrant 14.7:14' Meatworks atrike continues 16.10:9 Prejudice against Aborigine total:inquiry More talks on abattoir dspute 19.10:8 15.7:1 Meatworks dispute, talks break down 20;10:7 Mining leases threatened 15,7:7 Staff men plan to picket strikers 21.10:1 Aboriginal leader jailed for assault (Denis Meat workers continue seniority strike 22.10:3 Walker) 16.7:7 Gosford abattoir may reopen Tuesday 28.10:11 Warning on land righta 17,7:10 Meatworkera end atrike 29,10:6 Aboriginea get white diaeaae 19.7:2 Newcastle abattoir workera strike 4,11:9 Aboriginea will advise on education 23,7:3 Union may act on meat award claims 9,11:8 Gurindji elder on viait to city 13,8:11 Abattoir strike extended 11,11:17 Aboriginea copyright supported 17.8:15 State meat strike on Monday 13.11:8 Aboriginea promiaed additional funds 19.8:11 AMIEU out supporting Newcastle 16.11:8 Teachers for Aborigines 20.8:3 Meat men to dlacuaa next move 17.11:7 Aboriginal land attack 20.8:5 Abattoir atrike aettlement no nearer 18.11:6 Aboriginal bays refused aid 23.8:7 Abattoir strike (Leader) 19,11:2 Aborigines "haye been deceived" 23.8:11 Abattoir pickets block trucka 19.11:7 Aborigines to elect council 24,8:7 No retail neat diaruptiona 20.11:11 Minister groes camping (Mr Viner) 28.8:3 Abattoir strike apreads 23,11:8 Aboriginal land promise "broken" 31.8:12 Maatworka to get report 25.11:7 Row flares on Aboriginal land issue 2.9:14 Meatworkera continue atrike 26.11:5 Aborigines "drunks at 10" 3,9:7 Strike may force up meat pricea 27.11:8 P.M. will restore Aboriginal aid cut 7.9:3 Shop meat dumped at tipa 30.11:17 T.V.station pays and apologises 7.9:8 Meat men will diacuss atrike 10.12:7 Native Child deaths high 16,9:20 Abattoir atrike goes on 11.12:9 Housing needs report sought 29,9:11 Picketa atop meat exporta being proceaaed Early inquiry into native drinking 9.10:3 16,12:3 School racism at Moree alleged 12.10:3 Hopea riae for meat diapute 17,12:1 Diacrimination inquiry hinted 15.10:3 Meatworkers to meet 18.12:9 Federal caah aida Trachoma reaearch 20.10:7 Abattoir vorkera meet 20.12:6 P.M. aaaurea Aboriginea of aervicea 20.10:7 Meat atrike ends at two abattoirs 21,12:12 Health of Blacka in Alice area "appals" 21,10:1 More strife at abattoir likely 23,12:11 Aboriginea "not paid" 23.10:1 Abattoir claims hearing favoured 24,12:1 The Unk between Aboriginal health and living coiulltlona conditiona 23.10:7 ABORIGINES Aboriginal reaearch abort of project funds 3,11:3 Young aborigines petrol aniffers 10,1:26 Inquiry on law. Aborigines 12,11:3 Aboriginal homo plan 15,1:LH1 Feeling the tribal pulse 15,11:2 Aboriginea to benefit from uranium, aay Major changes in Aboriginal land righta miners 6.2:3 18.11:3 First Aboriginal barriator (Patricia June Aborigines aervicea need upgrading 1.12:10 O'Shane) 7,2:1 Aboriginal council to halt activities 7.12:3 Aboriginal accuses Qld of apartheid 9.3:3 Bonea return after 45 yeara exile 11,12:10 Perspective warped (Leader) lo,3:2 Aboriginal hostel aid increaaes 22,12:10 325 Aur ukan i»rka ti petition 10.3:3 Aborigines complain of ban (Albany W.A,) Aborigines seek to be separate 11,3:6 29.12:5 Aborigines to seek UN sanctions 12,3:1 Aboriginal health problems "serious" 30,12:3 Minister's secretary Aborigine 12.3:3 Qld bashes Aur ukun on land 12,3:7 ABORIGINES - HISTORY Aborigines condemn S,Africa decision 13.3:9 Aboriginal embassy (Leader) 20,3:2 Tomago tree link with the pest (P.A. Haslara) New embassy for Aborigines 20.3:3 8.5:7 Consent for tostel recommended 22.3:9 Ownership jasue restrains bauxite miners ABORTION 24,3:1 Woman's cbath: call for action 24,3:3 Doctor caused 4 deaths: ULA 3.3:3 Ombudsman starts Aur ukun inquiry 25,3:3 Woman doctor on abortion charge (Sydney) Aboriginal enator's niece evicted 26.3:5 23.3:6 Church attacks State on Arukun 27.3:3 Abortions "possible" under Hedibank 24,3:3 Aborigines and minors policy 31,3:2 Doctor, nurse sent for trial 24.3:3 Aboriginal land rights will "be safe" 31,3:8 A.L.P. rejects abortion bid 11.10:3 Bauxite mining project in doubt 8,4:3 Feathorfoot fear as stockman vaniahea 8,4:3 ACCIDIOT'S AND FATALITIES Blindneaa worat in Aborigines 8.4:6 Feathorfoot may be heading for It. laa 9,4:3 Aged man hit by car, dies.(C, Cole) 1,1:1 Roving rod ochre man a fake 16,4:3 Boardriders throat cut 1.1:5 Miniater to vlalt ialands 17,4:5 Boy ill after one-fang bite (Brisbane) 2,1:6 Torres Straight seeks border support 19.4:10 Girl hurt ti trackwork 3.1:1 Aborigines want own bureau 20,4:9 Bogle,Chandler host "sought peace" 3.1:3 N,M, INDEX 2,1976
ACCIDENTS AND FATALITIES (C'td) ACCIDENTS AND FATALITIES (C'td)
Girl hurt in falls plunge (Sydney) 5.1:3 Police, fisherman,rescue teenagers trapped Man loses valuable Turkish ring 5.1:4 by tide 24.5:1 Lockwood death - suicide reled out (Sydney) Car victim in hospital (Elcla Besignach) 25.5:1 6.1:4 Man hit by car dies (Adam Stirrat) 25,5:3 Daughter "Choked on leaves" (Sydney) 7.1:3 Man lay injured 10 hours 25.5:3 Sneeze killed watchman, court told (Melbourne) Woman 85, road victim (Esta Carter) 25.5:1 7.1:5 Drink role in boy's drowning; SM (Frank Woman's body in harbour (Sydney) 7.1:25 Polvere) 28.5*3 Father of champs survives sea ordeal (N.Brent) Fisherman dies (Barry Ellis) 31.5:1 8.1:1 Man hurt when car hits cow 31.5:8 Sand tunnel almost fetal 15.1:1 Accident victim awaits news (Francesco Snakebite victim in air rescue 19.1:3 Pollloino) 31,5:1 Grain chokes boy in bin (Melbourne) 21.1:3 Body on hot steel not identified 25.6:1 Policeman hurt in freak accident Const. Tickle) Three found after night lost in forest 28.6:3 22,1:1 $66,000 to disabled butcher (Cobar) 6.7:5 Blank shot inquiries, boy at play (Sydney) Police fear hit run (W. Shannon 7.7:3 24,1:5 Damages for foundry worker 14.7:8 Fan blamed for blast 24.1:29 Death inquiry path cleared (Jose Bilbao) 17.7:3 Missing man found in rugged bush 29.1:15 Hang glider falls on three women 19.7:3 Power line killed sailor - witness 30.1:1 Boy hurt in fall down waterfall (Scott Walmsley) Drugs, alcohol caused death 30,1:5 19.7:3 Cot death puzzle "regrettable" 30.6:5 The wrong destination 20.7:1 Drug, alcohol caused death (K. Orlowska) Lake crash kills Belmont kite flyer 26,7:1 30.1:5 Rider thrown {£.Mulder) 26,7:10 Air dash diverted, girl dies (Melbourne) Man burnt in explosion (J. Foster) 26.7:10 30.1:6 Glider death investigated 27.7:3 Boy rescues four from fire (Sydney) 3,11:3 Bus kills girl, 5 (Cessnock) 27.7:3 Tree branch kills man (Cessnook) 2.2:1 Boy survives plunge down cliff (Sydney) 28.7:2 Red tape hampers mercy flight 5.2:13 Cricket Ball killed boy 7 (Peter Morris) 30.7:1 Boy injured in surf accident 9,2:1 Jogger killed (George Clark) 7.8:3 Tenants stay in wrecked flats (Newcomen St) Police find two bodies on Rankin Park home 11.2:1 9,8:1 Change your thinking about clothing fires Car strikes girl,13 13.8:3 18.2:16 Severed hand left behind (Perth) 14.8:1 Scarred girl gets |46,000 Youth dies in diff fall(Melbourne) 16.8:1 Injured horse rider and motor cyclist rescued Golf Club death brings protest on doctor 16.8:1 23.2:1 Cardiff boy badly burnt in childish prank Javelin hits offical in stomach (Melb) 23.2:1 (D.Lamb) 16,8:1 Renewed bid for crossing after 3 hurt Boy dies after match 17.8:3 (Gateshead) 24.2:3 Football collapse second in year (Darren Thomson) 111 toy flown to Sydney 25.2:3 18,8:3 Judge orders new trial after article an Rifle found near body 23.8:1 disabled 25.2:6 Searchers find missing boys safe, well (N.T.) Hang glider flyer »ved from cliff after 23,8:1 controlled crash 26.2:1 Taxidriver dies on job (W.Poile) 25.8:14 Bush search for Newcastle man (Allan Banister) Boy cyclist killed (R.Kawenhouen) 31.8:7 27.2:1 Pesticides blamed for death (Sydney) 1.9:9 Mystery blast rocks Cross 27.2:1 Boy killed saving can (Scott Mulle*hausen) Sick child flown to Sydney 27.2:1 3.9:1 Missing man's body found 28.2:1 Trapped fisherman rescued from sea cavern Fear for safety of Cooranbong man 28.2:3 (Fraser Park) 4.9:1 Dance hall blast fatality, 20 injured 1.3:1 Rescue hero fails to tell wife (Max Shultz) Missing girl found (J Creco) 1.3:3 6.9:3 25 stitches after lioness attack 23 ;3 Samaritan finds soft spot 7,9:1 Searchers find body 3,3:3 Lifesaver rescues surfer 8.9:3 Kite man crashes in river (Melb) 3,3:7 Parents fear for missing daughter (Deborah Child injured en road (New Lambton) 8.3:3 Bain) 8,9:7 Mountain ordeal (Hobart) 11.3:1 Army awards fcr severed arm aidd 13.9:9 Child killed 11.3:3 Girl accident victim dies (Joanne Whittaker) Dingoes on missing man's trail (W, Kolppen) 16.9:3 27,3:1 Man survives 300M fall (Kangaroo Valley) 18,9:1 Waves trap 4 on cliffs 29.3:1 Ladder fall injuries prove fatal (V.Cejovic) Dingoes fail to find man (W, Koeppen) 29.3:3 23.9:7 Teenage boy dies after prank 31.3:1 (F.Polvere) Coroner suggests safety check on ski-kites Nazi camp victim in stabbing suicide 31;3:3 (Peter Coocheroff) 24.9:6 Dead boys's parents aay only family searched Boy badly hirt in accident (Stephen Robin) for him (F.Polvere) 1.4:3 29.9:3 Exploding bottle cuts garbo (B.Sayers) 1.4:3 Skeleton found in Jesmond bush 29,9:7 Boy trapped in refrigerator (Melb) 2.4:3 Murder fear dismissed 30.9:3 Detonator blast injures four (Canberra) 5.4:1 Car knocks boy down (Simon plint) 2,10:1 Boy found shot dead (Millers Forest) 6,4:3 Stricken child flown out 7.10:3 Cricket ball blow kills boy, 7(Wallsend) 16,4:1 Arnotts heir "died of overdose" 9.10:5 Hang glider pilot crashes (Sydney) 12,4:3 Skeleton identified (John Bolkenstein) 11.10:9 Ten die on first day of holiday 17.4:1 Gardener's feet cought in mower 12,10:5 Body found in bush (Cessnock) 20,4:1 Motorcyclist injured (Szelau Suska) 14.10:1 3 Children die in pit (Dubbo) 20.4:1 Tree hits back in chain reaction 14.10:1 Missing walkers found (Melbourne) 21,4:6 Pedestrian injured (Wayne Channell) 14.10:3 Pill overdose killed child, court told 21.4:12 Child dies on road (Ann Wratten) 15.10:1 Cattle find woman missing ti bush (Gladstone) Body found in girage (Dudley) 15.10:3 28,4:3 Sky kite "rosetoo fast" (Stephen Pacey) 15.10:6 Power job kills electrician 29.4:8 Hang glider killed (Melbourne) 18.10:1 Missing angler riddle (R.Rolvink) 4.5:1 Miaaing man found dead on property (Stanley Dunbar) Cardiff man back, but "no memory" (R. Rolvink) 18.10:3 6.5:8 Rider hirt (George Amantider) 1.11;3 "Mr Victoria" dead 6.5:8 Children hurt on way to achool 3.1134 Injured man found in bush (R.Bali) 10.5:1 Leg rope aavea surfer from drowning 11,11:1 Motorists asked to watch for children 11.5:1 Man hurt in car crash (Meville Dunn) 13.11:3 Missing girl left no trace (Brisbane) 12.5:5 Fumes from heater killed boy in bath (Sydney) Helicopter rescuea snake bite victim 13.5:3 17.11:10 Girl falls from library ataira 13,5:3 Hang Glide pilota in reacue 19.11:1 Boy left to drown, coroner told (Frank Polvere) Fears held for missing boy (Tony Jennison) 14,5:3 20.11:5 Fight to save finger (Ceaanock) 15,5:1 Cleaner and coconut kill 2 22,11:1 Brothers slept as police searched 15,5:3 State considers new rape laws 23.11:10 Crocodile victim recovering 17,5:6 |35,000 Award for eye injury (Sydney) 2.11:10 Cause of swamp cfeath still unknown 18.5:7 Two children badly hurt in accidents 29,11:1 2 sisters die in old fridge (Brisbane) 18,5:8 Lost share papers were in safe (Mrs Joyce Youth falls on to rail line (Sydney) 20,5:1 Hannan) 7,12:7 Lake search fruitless (Lake Eyre) 21,5:3 Baby found dead at *ermain 8.12:1 Police name dead man (David Kearins) 22.5:3 N.M.H. INDEX 3. 1976
ACCIDENTS *.'D FATALITIES (C'td) ADOPTION (C'td)
Grenade victims condition serious 9.12:3 Victoria gives 8 Thai orphans entry right Body found at Mount Isa 11,12:3 3.8:10 Workshop blast victim dies (Ted Scott) 17,12:3 Breaking adoption silence 30.8:2 Body found in shed 20.12:1 Newcastle jigsaw for adoption aid 15.9:17 Freak road accident injures boy (Martin Adoptions (Leader) 2.10:2 Pinchen) 20.12:3 A light shines through the adoption secrecy Gloucester man killed (Gregory Rheinberger) barrier 2.10:2 20.12:9 Adoption law secrecy lifting 30.1o:3 Top ambulance award to Newcastle man The right to know (Leader) 1.11:2 (Mr Mac fthultz) 21,12:3 The backlash on adoption 30.12d2 Hurt soldier dies (Raymond Stephens) 21.12:6 Rail worker nakes fatal jump 21.12:7 (Boss ADULT EDUCATION Andrews) Girl dead in shed identified (Colleen Harris) Bridging the education gap 26.3:2 22.12:3 Talks on adult education 3.11:6 The problem of adult illiteracy 25,11:14 Pedestrian killed in Raymond Terrace 24.12:3 Helicopter lifts woman from lighthouse ADVERTISING 30.12:3 Man on road killed (Ronald West) 31.12:7 Newcastle seminar for advertisers 5.2:7 Consumers given "no choice" on T,V. 6,9:6 ACCIDENTS AID FATALITIES - DROWNING Foreigners own top ad agencies 14.9:5 Advertisi ng oauncil upholds complaints 19.11:3 Young girl rescued at Redhead 2.1:1 Body pulled from river (Sydney) 5.1:12 AGRICULTURAL COLLEGES Woman sees husband drown (Forster) 8.1:1 Body found (Sussex Inlet) 8.1:1 Students increase at Tocal 15.1:HV1 15 minute surf fight to save girl's life Adelaide honors for Cessnock student 23.2:8 (Tammy Marangoni) 15.1:1 "Old boy" to speak at Tbcal 19,4:7 Policeman lost off float (Const,A, Pettigrew) Important role for rural colleges 1.5:9 26.1:3 College may expand role 1.5:31 Myall Lakes drowning 27.1:9 Graduates do refresher at Tocal 6.9:10 Boy vanishes in river hole (Melbourne) 9.2:3 Farmers urged skills 6.9:10 Baby girl drowns in fishpond 25.2:3 Summer school cffered for country women Boy 6, drowns during family picnic (D. Cotter) 21.10:13 1.3:1 Swiss butchers see Tocal cattle 21.10:13 "Rescued" surfer drowns (Sydney) 2,3:3 Tocal Agricultural results "high level" Wife saved from cave, girl dies 5,3:6 21.12:25 Canoeist drowns in river (W. Rogers) 15.3:1 Three drown while Qit fishing at resorts 15.3:1 AGRICULTURE Man feared drowned (Vales Point) 18.3:3 Lost man dead (S. Aranas) 19.3:5 Maize "needs more rain" 12.1:8 Woman 37, drowns in surf 22.3:1 Spray tests planned for Hunter 22.1:HV2 Young N.S.W. diver dies (Adelaide) 17.5:3 Year of doubt for P.P.B. Chairman 27.1:9 Search to be abandoned (Lake Illawarra) Board director gets new job (A.W.Bragg) 21.5:3 29.1:HV2 Two drown in rescue bid (Long Reef) 24,5:3 Pastures board has battle to survive 19.2:HV1 Drink role in toys drowning;SM (Frank Polvere) Pastures board may seek state, Federal finance 28.5:3 26.2:HV1 Shortland man drowned (Vincent Cardam) 5.7:1 Farm decline fear 4.3:HV1 Boy 12 found dead in lake (Lake Joondalup,W.A.) Views on air bans 24.3:3 30.8:1 Hyacinth friend cf foe? 5.4:2 Body found in swamp 2.9:3 Boneseed stays off nojaous plant list 5.4:7 Big wave brings death (Blue Bay) 13.9:3 Valley farmers face g-im winter ffiason 8.4:HV1 Two cray fishers drown (King Island) 25.9:3 Detatils in May on farm notes 24.4:31 Baby 0.rl escapes drowning 30,9:7 Horticulturist for Maitland 29.4:8 Russian performer saves boy in surf 5.10:3 Pastures board worried 30,4:8 Beaches claim three lives 1.11:1 Citrus growers set to vote 8.6:19 Torrent sweeps twins to {feaths (Brisbane) Guide for \ailey properties 9.7:7 2,11:6 Chairman quits after 36 years 19.8:7 Five die, 3 missing in water accidents 15.11:1 Saw dust, peanut shells as soils of future Youth \ho beat cancer dies in surf (Sydney) 1.9:9 23,11:10 Death strikes on the firm 2.9:2 Drowned man named (Henry Bashford) 25.11:3 Study may create a food bowl 2.9:14 A short stop, then saves two 25,11:3 Death trail leads to legal action 3.9:8 Body found on beach (John Hudson, Tarree) Seminars for \ailey farmers 16.9:20 1.12:3 Asparagus gamble pays off 17.9:9 Research aid to Australian farm efficiency ACCIDENTS AND FATALITIES - INDUCTRIAL 11.10:11 New board chairman after 36 years (G. Bennett) Safety leader fatally hirt (R.Nickels) 16.1:4 19.10:8 Girder fall crushes man's legs (CGetts) 7.2:3 Weed killer danger discounted 5.11:11 Port Kembla explosion injures 20 workers Sorghum strains superior 20.11:10 13,2:1 Salt threat to irrigation 24.12:4 Man dies in fall onto hot metal (A.Trajkovski) Maitland pastures board defers rate 28.12:13 30,3:1 Man dies in coke ovens (M. Grubiaic) 31.3:3 AIRPORTS Accidonta main death threat to under 35's 12.5:7 Stoppage in Melbourne dAys planes 20.1:7 Slab fins workman (R. Schmidt) 10. 9:9 Airport drivers stoppage may disrupt freighta $165,481 damages for dockyard injury (Lewis 23.3:11 Boyd) 8.10:9 Industrial disputes widen 25.3:1 B.H.P. man killed at work (alfred Streets) Airport stop"threatens indexation" 30,3:6 12.10.8 Airport talks ordered 1.4:7 $32,000 for eye loss (Leon Sokulaky) 15.10:6 Airport men go back 3.4:9 Workmen gassed in river tunnel accident (Hinton) Airport strikes to go on 7.4:8 10.11:1 Western areas considered for new airport Inquiry into gas leak at Thornton 11.11:13 5.5:21 Queensland opposes levy on air travel 21.5:5 ADOPTION Bomb was a burglar alarm (Sydney) 31.5:3 Airstrip building approved 14.6:15 Adoptees press for identity 5.2:2 Scone seeks airport aid 15.6:7 Woman's 9 jears of medical worry 14.2:1 Airport tax proposal criticised 24.6:12 Single mothers fece adoption"pressure" 16.2:7 Adoption secrecy not required 23.2:2 ALCOHOLISM Adoption law moves 6.4:3 Adoption "changes focus" 12.4:6 The long wait to find a child 25.5:2 Adolescents quizzed on study, drink 15.1:6 Adopting a diild (Leader) 29.6:2 10,000 Newcastle victims of g-og 17.4:1 Alcohol the big problem 17.4:2 N.M.H. INDEX 4. 1976
ALCOHOLISM (C'td) ANIMALS (C'td)
Drinking habit uncontrolled 19.4:6 Colt destroyed after float accident 10.5:3 The drinking employee 20.4:10 Veterinary surgeon barred for year 29.6:6 Toper's liver "needs rest" 21.5:3 P.P. Inspector warns on pet »bbits 29.6:10 Booze grabs the young 28.6:1 Distemper on increase 1.7:10 Al Anon brings hope to families troubled by Dog attack prompts council inquiry 20.7:7 alcohol problems 4.8:24 Council acts en dog nuisance 21.7:7 Federal health chief wants alcohol centres Poison fern kills cattle 11.8:7 2.9:15 8 pets poisoned in Lake area 12.8:1 On the trek of oblivion 18.10:1 Poinonings (Leader) 13.8:2 Drink worry claimed tor 1 in 8 workers 27.10: $1,000 offer on poinoner 13.8:3 Life with alcoholic parents 30.10:2 Thoroughbred filly needs a fostermother 31.8:1 Poisoner strikes again 7,9:3 ALUMINIUM Dog attack search "blocked" 9.9:1 Terrace lions exported to N.Z. 9.9:7 Polution gear absent at N.T. bauxite works Mutilated dog in sewer 9,9:20 25.5:8 Council defends dog - owner secrecy 10.9:3 Miner wins $20M case against B.P. 9.7:1 Dog- eared (Leader) 14.9:2 Kurri fire causes $200,000 damage 2.9:3 Medowie "monster" selects its victims 30,9:1 Comalco expands 14.10:20 Killer has law on his side 29.10:3 Alumina plant may close (Gladstone) 2.11:5 Kennels hope to breed rare dog 30.10:3 Qld. strike and shutdown could affect Kurri New rules on horses 19.11:13 4.11:14 Serious dog disease spreading 27.11:1 Comalco climbs out of trough 5,11:10 Strike ends at alumina plant 10,11:15 APPRENTICES
AMALGAMATED METAL WORKERS' UNION McCarthy gets top state job 15.1:4 Workless trainees iicrease 15,1:4 Registrar approves union merger 22.1:: 7 Increase for apprentices 4.5:7 Metal union lifts bans 9.2:6 Apprentice award time extended 14.6:6 "Ban overtime" call to A.M.W.U. 2.12::1 2 Apprentice fall prompts action 29,6:10 Titan men consider bonuses ]5.7::1 0 Dole queue grows for apprentices 5.8:1 Titan men go back 17.7:9 Apprentices (Leader) 6,8:2 40 stood down at Titan 28.7:7 Increased intake of apprentices urged 6,8:5 Union link"will cut disputes" 2.,8: 6 Apprentice scheme cut report denied 12.8:3 Union may aid 30,000 to tooks 3.8:3 B.W.I.U. supports trainee aid 2.9:16 Strike call over shipping policy 21..8:f 3 Tech. open days 25,9:8 Titan strikers go back to work 31.8::1] 0 Apprentice crisis 29.9:3 Titan men resume 2.9:16 Two-in-one scheme for apprentices 13.11:5 Protest stoppage on bonus (B.H.P.) 33.9:. 8 Strike off at Comsteel 3.9:8 ARBITRATION Union brings out singles 3.9:15 Union still seeks man's job 8.9:7 Arbitrators put in fcr [ay rise 19.6:1 Union call for action on doctors 18.9:11 Kirby opposes change 15,7:1 Seizure of radio condemned 11,10:6 AMWU denies Egerton claim 21,12:12 ART
AMBULANCES Omission of $2, fee disqualifies artist 21.1:14 Grant Canvas judged Archibald winner 24,1:1 Ambulance station for Singleton 12.1:8 Art Society elects patron 24,1:28 New lease for St. John man (Mr Searles) 15.1:5 Art prize condition starts legal row 27,1:3 Coast rescue group ready for action 15.1:LH2 Pedro turns to painting (Andrew Batistatos) Ambulance H.Q. order defied 22.1:3 Art prize vote soon 14,2:1 State cuts threaten ambulance service 30.1:3 First local art win in 20 years 21,2:1 "No money" for station (Singleton) 5.2:HV1 From the mines to the easel (R, Watson) Ambulance volunteers recognised 23.2:7 25.2:15 Government to study ambulance service 5.3:3 Gresford Art Prize invitation 11,3:HV4 City helped get heart ambulance 20.3:9 Impact, vitality from artists 18.3:9 Warners Bay cadets win top award 8.4:LH3 Dorrit Black makes fitting contribution 24.3:11 Ambulance recognition 3.5:8 Life prisoner's first art show (A. Bassett) Oxygen gear for ambulance (Gloucester) 7.5:7 26.3:1 Ambulance fcr port 11.5:7 Show by Canada-bound Boyd 29.3:3 Ambulance told to alter new control room 20,5;3 Artist's first professioal exhibition 29.3:10 H.D.A. to continue fight for new rescue van (D.Van Nunen) 21,5:5 Twenty five years of quiet painting (Nan Gardner) Ambulance wants to extend service 21,5:15 3.4:7 Toronto ambulance proposed 8.7:LH1 Lifer makes mark on local art scene (A. Bassett) Vet warns of dog taits 10.7:9 Newcastle art work at Forater 5.4:9 ^ 5.4:9 ) St John man ends service 12.7:3 Boyd's last Australian show 7.4:12 Ambulance ipdates 20,8:5 Desert colours in girl's art (J, Pickering) Ambulance changes confuse 23,8:7 8.4:17 Ambulance control centre ready 23,8:8 Artist will be judge 8.4:HV2 Ambulance chief criticises rise 16.9:3 Print exhibitors impress at two galleries Ambulance promotes service 4.10:8 21,4:32 Ambulance advanced course 13.10:10 Art work for centenary booklet (Val Anderson) Ambulance parade Sunday 20.10:8 22.4:14 Hunter ambulancemen ban paperwork 24.11:10 Skill,senaitivity in exhibition 1.5:9 Rescue men want ban on amateurs 25.11:1 Making pottery a family affair (J, and M.Tyler) Ambulance radio centre operating 1.12:7 6.5:14 Hunter District Ambulance to disband 23,12:6 Imagery conveyed by visual language 17.5:11 The painting pastor (Pastor Alec Thompson) ANIMALS 20,5:LH1 "Caretaker" of his treasurers (W. Bowmore) 22,5:7 Turtle turns up in lake 3,1:1 Art sale realises $2,000 25,5:8 Figures show dog [Dpulation dropping 5,1:12 Arts centre $1,000 grant 27,5:6 Dead cows litter lawn 14,1:1 Artist competes with demollsher (Joy Stewart) No clues on cow mystery 15,1:3 27,5:7 Hobo to a new home 15,1:LH5 g>es Muswellbrook art gets $l,o50 help 27.5:12 Hospital bars guide dog 27.1:7 Melange of art offered 28.5:7 Cessnock judge to visit Europe (Wes Stacey) Top art to be sold Monday 3.6:7 29.1:HV2 Painting given to heritage appeal 5.6:31 Funnelweb plague in Newcastle suburbs 5.2:1 Bargain hunters tops at art auction 8.6:1 Men save mare, foal from flood 5.2:HV2 $200 gift for Scone art 29.6:10 Goats milk cure to goat stud 4.3:HV1 Italian art unique 5.7:7 Starving horse found chained to atake 3.4:1 Lithographs exhibition at City Art Gallery Cuddly cubs as Hon safari surprise 22,4:1 7.7:24 Chocolate baits kill D dogs 30.4:3 Date «t for art show (Muswellbrook) 10.7:5 Birds cause trouble 5,5:16 Erotic art off limita to police:Wran 14.7:1 Birds on nerves 6,5:1 N.M.H.INDEX 5. l!,-7£
ART C'td, ART GALLEHIES (C'td)
Artist paints the aimple thinga (Francla $500 presented by Esso Auat, Ltd 25,10:11 Celtlan) 14.7:27 •Four day queue for art aale 28.10:1 It's naughty but it's safe 17,7:8 Valley art centre opening (Muawellbrook) Humour shown in great detail 17.7:31 28.10:10 Lithographera 4iow wide range 21.7:23 Art gallery fund growth too alow 3.11:10 P.M. announces Melbourne artist for Royal Cultural groupa combine to help gallery 8.11:10 portrait 26,7:3 Plana started fpr art move 17.11:17 Wollongong gains big art collection 27.7:1 Children whirl worlds 29,11:3 Muswellbrook art prize vorth $1,000 30.7:7 No prize in local art section 2.8:10 ARTS AND CRAFTS Gallery lecture on ceramica 5.8:11 Purity, detail. (John Montefiore and Judy Central Coast boom for dye maker 29,1:LH5 Elliott) 9,8:6 Potter to study overseas (B.Beazley) 26.2,LH2 $1,350 for Terrace art show 16.8:9 Fair stirs arts interest 25.3:LH3 Tossing off a few pots (Peter Lafeline) Organisation comes naturally (Maureen Baldwin) 18,8:23 14,4:11 Ceramica still have impact 18,8:31 Spinning, weaving on show 3,6:LH1 Experimenting with effect (Mary Beeston and Elizabeth finda her own ailver lining 16.6:20 Ken Buckland 25.8:6 Hobbies show has big range 1,7:6 Painting in cathedral appeals to youth 27.8:3 Crochet hobby for man 1.9:22 Leading artist to adjudicate (Maitland Art Arts centre opening (Denman) 29,9:8 Prize) 30.8:6_ Embroidery takes trip 28,10:15 Art show deadline neara (Weaton) 2.9:13 Halgh opens Hunter art centres 1,11:7 Art prize to Senberga 15.9:3 Welding used in art work (Mrs Phyl Delves) Etchinga display raw appeals 16.9:20 17.11:20 Newcastle shown in etchings (Elizabeth Instant employment (Gleghorn) 18.11:LH1 Rooney) 23,9:14 Hundreds of art fakes sold:painter (Sail ASTRONOMY Herman) 24,9:6 Farmer - artists close to nature 30.9:14 Night sky at its best (Prof. Keay) 2.2:9 A new class for an old achool 2.10:7 Physucist puts case for space colony 2.2:9 Art of lealism strong and consistent (William Brightest stars in the sky (Prof. Keay)27.2:12 Delafield Cook) 2.10:7 Talks on power in orbit 27.2:12 Throe mediums in art shows 11.10:6 Lights worry observatory 26.3:3 Religious art prize 13.10:29 Display of bright stars (Prof. Keay) 5.4:8 Student wins art prize (Brad Levido) 16,10:3 Stars, constellationa in clear view (Prof.Keay) Dancer print wins Herald award 19.10:1 29.4:15 Australian painting brings high price Moon eclipse 13,5:7 (Conrad Martens) 25,10:8 Orion to emerge in the early mornings (Prof, Soviet art bought"for $1M" 27,10:1 Colin Keay) 27,5:10 Error in etching (Elizabeth Rooney) 27,10:17 Two planets return in evening (Prof. Colin Collector's for Von Bertouch 30,10:32 Keay) 2.8:11 Artiat to open show (Mr. L, Shultz) 30,10:33 Mt. Gambler finds its place in the eclipse Long view of Victorians (Lionel Long) 1.11:7 1,9:7 Major aid ronor painters (Cooks Hill Gallery) Venus reigns as Mars fades (Prof,Keay) 5,10:17 15.11:6 Eclipse safe "only on T,V, 9,10:9 Out of achool, into gallery for lunch 18,11:14 Optometriat warns of eclipse danger 19.10:7 The choice la Europe (Jamie Boyd) 8.12:13 Eclipse filters on aale despite warning 20,10:1 Archibald artist doubly aire 9.12:15 Cloud, but eclipse should be visible 22,10:11 Multi million pottery 20,12:13 Blindness warning on eclipse 23,10:1 Artiat wanta union for protection 27.12:3 Scientists wait to capture eclipae 23,10:10 Honk joina art prize entranta 28.12:6 Eclipse eyes at minimum 25,10:3 Venus, Jupiter bright (Prof.Keay) 3.11:14 ART GALLERIES Orion and Taurus summer stop outs 1.12:21 Astronomers find space mystery 13.12:11 Gallery opens with graphics 2.1:8 Gallery for the boat "Galloria 5" 6.1:9 ATHLETICS Muswellbrook to get art gallery 15.1:HV1 Gallery appeal group sot up 23.1:3 Rafforty to try U.S. desert run 5,1:8 Out of the waateland (Leader) 26,1:2 Top competition in athletica 8.1:20 Art gallery funds appeal opena 6.2:3 Athletics succesa 12.1:14 Olaen painting gift 11,2:12 Strong team in athletica 22,1:20 Exciting and adventuroua exhibition 12,2:13 Courage earna Keatel trip to Para-olympics Dobell gifts "aignifioant" to gallery 13,2:5 5,2:20 Art gallery ceremony in May 13,2:7 Rafforty out to aet new run record 12,2:11 Willia to act in art gift duties 20.2:6 Rafferty ignorea injuriea 26,2:3 Dobell drawings given to gallery 21.2:3 North'B 7 in National athletics 26,2:22 Art gallery likely to be completed in September Athlete going ahead in leaps and bounds Art gallery ^peal extended 11,3:10 vll.3:3) (M, Pepperall) 4,3:20 Gallery"doubt" 29,4:7 Runner half hour ahead cf time 18.3:9 Art gallery cost leaps to $25M, 4,5:7 Only one more road for record runner Rafferty Gallery begins lecture seriea 6,5:12 20,3:3 Art acquiaitiona for exhibition 7,5:5 The end of a dream for Barwick 22,3:16 $120,000 gift to gallery 8,5:3 Sprint double gives Raelene back her crown Art Gallery (Leader) 28,5:2 22,3:16 Gallery [laque unveiled 29,5:1 Marathon run no trouble to mum (S,Beisty) 6,4:18 Artists help to gallery appeal (Lucy and $18,000 grant for bitumen athletics track 6,4:18 Hatton Beck) 1,6:12 $18,000 cheque for athletics track 27,5:24 Two styles for Von Bertouch 5,6:9 "Spider" still sprightly after lifetime of aport First display of Dobell mural 11,6:5 2,7:14 Company gives painting (Singleton) 16,6:12 Loan query sent to clubs (Muswellbrook) 6,9:10 3 displays noteworthy 16.6:14 Hec, Hogan was tops; in life and on the track Two views of landacape 18.6:5 12,11:16 Art gallery course starts 21.6:9 Art gallery ready by October 15,7:7 AUSTRALIA Denman aids art appeal 21.7:36 "Defer donation" appeal by conmiittee 22,7:LH5 A year of politics (B,Cogan) 1,1:2 October target date for art gallery 28,7:12 Patron Menzies says never again (National Music, poetry to honour gallery supporter Australian Accociation) 24,3:3 (Myra Thompaon) 28.7:21 From a great height (Leader) 8,5:2 Gallery marks mniversary (Cooks Hill) 7,8:5 The symptoms of an ocker society 8.5:2 Art fund tops $17,000 2,9:17 Australia Day plea for consideration 20.7:7 Travelling art show proposed 10,9:9 Desert crossed in West-east bid (Hans Tholstrup) Committee suggests name for gallery 13,9:9 30,7:3 Art Gallery (Leader) 14,9:2 Adventurer ends epic journey 2.8:3 Name decided for new gallery 22,9:10 Lear ning the learning of Australia's elite Ciallery to lend «-t works 22,9:27 25.10:2 Dobells given to nation 7,10:1 Australians "darling dodos" of modern world Art windfall to Maitland 7.10:3 (Prof. Manning Clark) 1,11:3 6.1976 N.M.H. INDEX
AUSTRALIA (C'td) AUSTRALIA - CONSTITUTION (Ctd)
The whine in strine menely from clime 8.11:3 Reforming the constitution (Leader) 11,11:2 Australia "tied to past" 15.11:3 .Constitutional reform plea 11,11:2 Republic choaen as model for Australia 16,11:1 AUSTRALIA - AIR FORCE
\ir forces combine in exercises 13.2:6 AUSTRALIA - DEFENCE .Air base workers refuse transfers 17.2:7 Killen wants mval lase before 1978 15,1:3 Airmen are women 18.2:3 "Core force" advocated for defence l=-l:6 RAAF Williamtown's 35 years 13.3:7 Killen aaks for new plan on cadet corps 16,1.J Air Force turn.g 55 13,3:7 Stringent tests on nuclear port use 23.1.3 Pilot two seconds from death 17.3:1 New cfefence controls from today 9,2:1 Williamtown has facelift 18.3:5 Wooroera activity reduction 19.2:7 500,000 likely at HVAF shows 22.3:7 Dilgo Garcia tase charge "fatuous" 19-2:7 R.\-\F wives help out 24,3:21 Australia. N.Z. study joint arms deals ^^-^-J Soldier drops in for RAAF open day 2.4:1 Omega station agreement prop9sed by government 40,000 attend air display 5.4:7 Sydney to Melbourne in 35 min. 14.4:3 24.3:1 CT 4 will supercede Winjeel 17.4:8 3 Omega sites suggested 25.3:1 Four renew freindship with flight 5.6:3 Omega (Leader) 25.3:2 Top award to Mirage squadron 17.6:7 Omega base "dependence" 28.3:9 Search fails to find airman 26,6:1 Policy "Incites" naval build up 17,4:5 Search for Jet pilot abandoned 28.6:3 State plans houses for forces 5.3:14 $12,DOOM minimum in 5 year defence plan Navy called to Mirage search 2.7:7 Pilot dies, two Mirages lost in crash 7.7:1 26.5:10 National trophy for pilot 7.7:11 A irategic victory (Leader) 27.5:2 Mirage smash inquiry 8.7:7 Cadets to cost $7.6M a year 28.5:3 Wreckage part of missing Mirage 7.8:3 Iranian - Australia patrols in Indian Ocean Another Mirage down 11.8:1 suggested 29.5:33 Mirages for air exercise 11,8:16 Ports re-opened to nuclear warships 5.6:3 F-lllC V, Mirage in war game 19.8:3 More top officers quit 3 services 24.6:7 Search for Mirage successor 30.8:2 Leopard tanks "on schedule" 14,7:3 Airmen for Civic Park ceremony 16,9:6 Killen expresses new fears on Russia 19.7:3 Caribou at end £f run 25.9:3 Sharper eye on Soviet requested 4,8:1 Shire to grant "Freedom to RAAF. 25,9:33 U.S. sees Soviet threat in Pacific 5,8:3 $15M Eagle to fly for tests 3.11:7 Fraser defends attitude to Russia 7,8:5 Fighter demonstrates its form (F15) 4.11:13 Australia steps up ocean role 10.8:1 Shiny balls come down to earth 5,11:7 Warnings on defence criticised 11,8:1 Search for airman ende (Penang) 10.11:1 Soviet naval threat in Indian Ocean disputed Land owners, RAAF face range headaches 11,11:1 11.8:7 Noise study as aid 11,11:1 Soviet naval threat diamiased 18.8:3 A rocket for the council (Leader) 15.11:2 Defence needs examined 28,8:1 Promotion with posting (Air Commodore F. Barnes) Soviet activity "no panic" 28.8:3' 24,11:7 No direct threat seen ii Soviet naval activity Safety first for ground men 25.11:11 30.8:1 Pilot hurt in Mirage 14.12:1 Too much fuss on Soviet ships: P.M. 31.8:3 Airman recovers from shattering experience Indian Ocean fuss and bother (Leader) 1.9:2 15.12:3 Ministers attack Labor on anti treaty adver Protection (Leader) 31,12:2 tisement 15.9:17 Nuclear ships uncertain 18,9:3 AUSTRALIA ARMY Killen returns to "Naval threat" 23.9:3 Unions oppose Omega station 2.10:1 Australia pays $40M for missiles 1,1:1 And now, let us pause for a mock war. 12.10:3 New gins likely 13,1:1 Grandstand seat to Kangaroo dogfight 13,10:3 Lancers ^in 130 recruits 27,1:9 Air war result unknown 15.10:7 Mercenary linked \«ith Australian army 19,2.7 U.S. marine injured 18.10:3 Denman's lancers may re-form 26.2:HV1 7,000 troops in exercise climax 18.10:6 Putty military land plans questioned 22.3:10 The services (Leader) 21,10:2 Singleton camp attracts 200 5.4:6 New $45M services academy 21,10:3 Army training plan worries council 5,4:11 Forces game spots flaws 23.10:1 Anzac shield to air cadets 12.4:7 Kerr changes to s-eens for war games 25,10:13 No answer yet oi cadets' future 5.5:7 P.M. gives defence installation details 3,11:3 Army training commander appointed 5.5:12 White pnper seeks call-up power 5.11:1 Killen proposes dial
Canberra drains lank liquidity 8.1:1 24 hours later(Leader) 22.5:2 Hayden warns on"cruel credit cut" 9.1:1 Inflation brake: P.M. 24.5:3 Cabinet tody to devise cuts 22.1:3 Early hearing for "loan plot" challenge Economy boost in Lynch'a package 23.1:3 25.5:8 Bank chief attacks new bond rate 24.1:3 Care for cities dropped:Whitlam 26.5:3 S.M. refuses warrants in Whitlam conspiracy Economy "model" aims to broaden advise case 24.1:5 26,5:3 Business stimulant details outlined 27.1:1 Longer term objectives important:Cotton New land sales $98Million 2.2:7 1.6:3 P.M. makes another $300M cut 4.2:1 Poverty report seeking $302M annually 4.6:1 Restoring confidence (Leader) 4.2:2 Fraser raps business 7.6:14 Sickness, funeral costs up 5.2:1 Federal deficit $3,250M 8,6:3 "New information" in Whitlam case 6.2:6 Premier critical of Federal'Waste" 8.6:3 Whitlam case adjourned 7.2:9 Inflation up economy down - study 11.6:1 P.M . cuts out jobs 10.2:1 Lynch hopeful on recovery 16.6:22 Cabinet tipped to open its purse 10.2:1 Cutbacks need to be undeastood 17,6:21 National deficit takes big drop 10.2:3 Opposition to launch attack over economy $565M Bonds sucess 11.2:3 22.6:6 Fraser guarded on 50% local equity 13.2:8 Recovery aid seen in tax measures 22.6:8 Inflation checks recovery "Key" 18.2:18 Aust. policy "bashed" by OECD" 24.6:16 Deficit task - A Barnes 20.2:2 Rural funds blow 28.6:3 Hope for 1976 recovery rises - Lynch 21.2:1 Hamer warns Canberra 29.6:1 Australians lack realism - P.M. 27.2:1 Business leader criticises PM's record Government spending cuts pay value - P.M. 1,3:8 29.6:1 Cost cutting criticised 1,3:9 FM may get $6,000 rise 1.7:3 Fraser braces for the backlash 3.3:2 Decision soon on challenge 1.7:6 A call for discipline (Leader) 6.3:2 Investment appeal X gets support 1.7:14 Turning back the inflationary tide 6.3:2 Pay rises (Leader) 2.7:2 P.M. unjielding on inflation 13.3:3 "Stimulate economy" call by employers 3.7:3 S.M. to hear Whitlam court case 16.3:7 Business goes in for a chop 7.7:2 Indirect taxes cut "No answer" 6.11:9 Inflation fight "concern for all" 7.7:7 Money policy not a credit squeeze 8.3:2 Liberals critical fo Fraser. 8.7:1 Bjelke hit over loan probe bill 20.3:3 Canberra deficit $3,585M in year 8.7:1 P.M. Claims growing sup>port 23,3:1 Australia runsup big deficit 10.7:3 Savings bonds "boost interest" 23.3:3 Recovery delay "deliberate" 10.7:11 No credit squeeze; Lynch 26.3:3 Economy recovery forecast doubted 16.7:1 Bonds interest cut to 9.2% 3.4:1 Money talks to follow P.M.'s US visit 2.8:3 States snag for foreign capitol guidlines 3.4:9 Loans affair not economic mistake: Hawke Australia "can be choosy on foreign investment 4.8:29 5,4:1 Private spending up 14.8:1 Economic survey shows confidence dropping 8.4:6 Fair sharing as policy on foreigh capital Deficit near $5,000M 9,4:1 16.8:3 P.M. plans check on spending 9.4:3 Treasurer denies money sqeeze 20.8:3 March deficit at $108M 10.4:3 Foreign cash 26.8:3 Policies blow to recovery 12.4:1 Devaluation near, Hayden warns 7.9:3 Economy"needs new tack" 12.4:3 PM says policy right 7.9:3 Cairns facing loan inquiry 13.4:3 Devaluation 14.9:1 Silence on devalue rumour 15,4:1 Gov. denies devaluation talk 15.9:17 Cairns makes Arab loan disclosure 15.4:3 Auditor general finds faults 16.9:6 Grant cuts to states this year; Whitlam 19,4:3 Industries hit finance policies 21.9:1 Cabinet puts new controls on long-term spending Recession being prolonged: Whitlam 28.9:3 20,4:1 Manufacturers oppose devaluation 29,9:3 Tentative signs of modest recovery 21.4:9 Treasurer defends economic strategy 14.10:20 Whitlam, Connor ask judge to halt case 1,5:3 Whitlam spells out A.LP. economic strategy Canberra "prevents" effort to combat inflation 15.10:1 3,5:6 Whitlam, Connor to face summonaes 16.10:3 Buying a way out is not so simple 4.5:2 Economy to get worse: Hayden 18.10:6 Cabinet meets on spending cut plans 4,5:3 Government economic "blunders" attacked Ellicott denies providSng Iraqi document 5,5:3 20.10:3 \l(hitlam case for appeal court 5,5:19 SM sets date for conspiracy case 23.10:9 "Muck raking" on loan denied 7.5:3 Inflation still far too high: Eraser 25,10:3 Taxes, economy dominate talks 7.5:5 Treasurer reports confidence 1,11:3 Whitlam aide in US loan letters inquiry 8.5:3 Pressure to devalue "hindering investors" Fraser reaffirms federalism plan 10.5 ;3 2,11:12 American financier "Well paid" 10.5:3 Borrowing from overseas will go on: Lynch, Quick recovery "not wanted" 11.5:1 4.11:20 Claim on loan inquiries "nonsense" 11.5:3 Australia records $265M deficit 4.11:20 Bjelke urged to stand down 12.5:3 Lynch cuts liquidity, Labour cries "squeeze" P.M. to address nation about mini-budget 15.5:1 8,11:1 Troubled economy awaits lead from Fraser 17.5:2 Victims of contradiction 8.11:2 Convention to discuss economy 18,5:1 Kerr's flights cost $216,517 9.11:7 Pay rise tax to be cut 18,5:1 ALP charges economy mishandled 10.11:1 The Fraser approach (Leader) 18.5:2 Economists critical cf Government 11.11:16 Full text of P.M.'s address 18,5:2 Savings Bond interest rises 12.11:1 Department faces $6M quiz 18.5:3 Fraser lynched by bank 13.11:2 New tack tipped for loan debate 18.5:3 Labour loan charges: privilege sought 13.11:9 ACTU will meet Fraser on economy 19.5:1 Treasury cut in half for new department 19.11:1 Loan dealers "Used proper channels" 19.5:3 Privilege plea in conspiracy case "cover-up" Senator seeks "cbry action" 19.5:10 19.11:13 P.M. "without union trust" 20.5:1 Value cf dollar down 17j% 29,11:1 Lynch will announce a better deal for many Massive defeat for strategy: Whitlam 29,11:1 20.5:3 Jobless get priority 29.11:1 Fraser Government slashes spending 21,5:1 PM rebuffs Wran economic plan 29.11:1 We were warned (Leader) 21,5:2 Credibility tested (Leader) 29.11:2 The Fraser mini-budget 21,5:6 Eraser accuses treasury of bad advise 30.11:1 Lynch's economy speech 21,5:6 Salary increases next target for government 2.5% health levy, but opting out allowed 1,12:1 21,5:7 New monetary measures this week 2,12:1 Agricultural programs get "Light pimning" Wage price freeze open for discussion 7.12:1 21.5:7 Tarriffs cut as dollar revalued 8.12:1 Economy move "discipline for governments" Buyers told to complain 8.12:1 21.5:8 Policy of no know 8.12:1 More off building program 21,5:8 Ad hocery rampant (Leader) 8.12:2 Cuts lop $8M from ABC, 21.5:8 PM hints banks may curb credt 9.12:1 Family allowance plan gets extra $785M Conspiracy case: Hansard sought 10.12:6 21,5:8 Inflation fight"now harder" 10,12:15 Snowy works cut by $10M 21,5:8 Lib -NCP spends more than labour 10.12:15 Emphasis shift in education spending 21.5:8 PM sees sign of economic upturn 11.12:1 $100M off health care 21.5:8 Critical year, warning by PM 13.12:3 Unions balk at Lynch package 22.6:1 Floating dollar upvalued by 1.28% 14.12:1 MM.H. INDFJC 8, 1976 AUSTRALIA - ECONOMIC AND FINANCIAL (Ctd) AUSTRALIA FOREIGN AFFAIRS (C'td)
Only himself to blame 15.12:2 Timor deaths note "stifled" 26.4:1 $250M cut from federal funds 17.12:1 Envoy to query Timor leader on killings 27.4:1 Loan case enters second year 17.12:7 'Australia sends 3 to check Timor killings 28.4:1 Whitlam slates Government on economy 18.12:10 Senator Cotton confident 18,12:10 E. Timor leader guest of AJA (Mr Jose Martins) 15-20% rate of inflation tipped 20.12:3 29.4:3 Economic strategy not convincing 20.12:7 Angry clash on Timor 30.4:6 Next year - maney, money 29,12:2 Timor newsmen's deaths inquiry 1.5:3 US report tags Canberra as backward 31.12:1 Islanders ask for no change in border 3.5:8 Industry calls for major review of policy Officials deny Fretelin allegation 4.5:3 31.12:1 Border issue may go to referendum 4.5:10 Uren fears for East Timor 5.5:14 AUSTRALIA FJCTERNAL TERRITORIES Senate rejects Timor debate 6.5:3 Australia nears major alliance with Japan 7.5:1 Islanders press mining claims 22.4:3 A small voice (Leader) 11.5:2 Islanders in "yes or no" demand 23.4:3 Timor killings study ends 12.5:3 Christmas Islanders demonstrate 24.4:3 Unions prepare for voyage 15,5:3 Withers warns islanders 27.4:3 Catholic church plans aid for Timor 17.5:1 Bjelke hit on Torres border scheme 8.6:1 Smuggling of arms to E.Timor denied 17,5:3 Bjelke blows up a storm 8.6:9 Peacock seeks early border solution 19,5:3 Investment allowances 13.9:3 Sale of ship "will not upset Timor mission 19,5:12 AUSTRALIA STATE RELATIONS Sol passed in but trip on 20,5:3 Timor ship may sail on Sunday 21,5:5 Fraser conning states - Dunstan 5.1:4 "Peace ship" plan stalled 22,5:3 PM wants early state talks 5.1:10 Peacock firm on Timor policy 24,5:3 Tax rights to states "next year" 14.1:1 Judge criticises Timor deaths delay 26.5:3 State wants wider borrowing power 16.1:4 Forging bonds with Japan 28,5:2 Finance talks for Fraser, Dunstan 23.1:5 Singapore accuses Sydney group of plotting No extra money for states 24.1:1 28.5:3 Premier may be in for shock 24.1:2 Check on guerilla base reports 29.5:3 Talks with PM please Dunstan 24,1:3 Jakarta cable leak prompts inquiry 1.6:1 Premiers meet PM for finance talks 4,2:12 PM attacks build-up by Russians 2.6:1 Fair deal for states - Fraser 8,4:3 A first step (Leader) 2.6:2 Grant cuts to states this year: Whitlam 19,4:3 UN guided Australia on Timor 2.6:3 Promises, reality (Leader) 26.5:2 Realism needed at home, abroad 2.6:6 States "will receive less" 31.5:3 An act of insolence (Leader) 4.6:2 States overspending - Fraser 5,6:9 Anthony and Bjelke meet 4.6:3 States face cutbacks 9.6:3 China silent on Fraser speech 5.6:3 Premiers fear the axe 7.7:2 Australia "small" to Indonesia 5,6:11 Fraser bows to states on tax 15,7:1 Keep enemy in balance: Peacock 7,6:6 Good sense (note) 9,6:2 Cuts a danger to jobs: premiers 17.7:1 Public sector fights back (leader) 17.7:2 Qld Cabinet backs Premier on sea border 9,6:3 Border talks continue 10,6:3 Lynch tells states to cut spending 19.7:1 Fraser against detente; Soviets 11.6:3 PM tells states to "play ball" 20.7:1 Wider Japan ties likely 14,6:3 The role of the states (Leader) 21,7:2 Fraser seeks Asian views 15,6:1 Test for "new federalism" 21.9:2 Japan treaty (Note) 16.6:2 Federal MP's criticise Qld. 4.10:20 Australia , Japan now closer links 17,6:1 Federal tax Bills stir state leaders 1,11:1 Timor vessel sought 21.6:7 Minister to look at tax share Bills 2,11:1 Fraser invites Hua to Australia 22.6:1 Tax share Bills misunderstood: PM 3,11:3 A question of realism (Leader) 22,6:2 Premiers force changes in tax sharing 4.11:3 Apartheid bloodshed tragedy: Fraser 23.6:3 States rebuffed at loan talks 16.12:1 Foreign affairs head goes to secluded island A wasted meeting (Leader) 16.12:2 23.6:8 More funds for some states 20.12:7 Ship for South Africa held 23.6:24 AUSTRALIA - FOREIGN AFFAIRS China gives peace assurance to PM 24.6:1 ACTU BANS South Africa cargo 24,6:1 Resources diplomacy (Leader) 5.1:2 Swimming in the Yangtze (Leader) 24,6:2 Peacock stays close on East Timor reports 7.1:25 Fraser in China 24.6:3 US keen to limit Soviet ocean role 8.1:3 Half million cheer for Fraser in China 25.6:1 Island base secret kept by Whitlam 9,1:3 The Peking Papers 25,6:2 Australian journalists blacklisted 10,1:1 S,African Airways ban demanded 26.6:3 'Wo US build up" in Indian Ocean 14,1:5 Timor deaths (Leader) 28,6:2 Canberra orders cable leak inquiry 17.1:1 Missing journalist may be alive (Roger East) 29,6:6 Fraser plans closer ties in S.E. Asia 19,1:1 Timor statement "out of context" 8.7:3 Peacock gets Jakarta view of war in Timor 20.1:1 Mr Anthony's pragmatism (leader) 9.7:2 East Timor "Assurance" to Peacock 22,1:3 Viner told of peace zone 9.7:3 Timor aid team seeks clearance 22.1:3 Australia bars 2 Soviet officials 17.7:3 Fretlin contact radio seized 26.1:3 Not happy on Timor takeover 21.7:3 Envoy denied australian plane for Timor flight Indonesia raps Peacock 22.7:3 27.1:1 Unarmed 27 "slain by Australian troops" 2.8:14 Santos claims Peacock knew Fretlin used radio Children thought killed in ambush 3.8:1 28.1:1 The Vietnam trauma (Leader) 4.8:2 Fretlin resign call to Peacock 29.1:1 Vietnam allegation dismissed 4.8:3 Cut Indonesian aid - Labour call 31.1:1 Killen changes mind over new Vietnem assertions Timor talks in jeopardy 7,2:1 6.8:3 UN envoy to Timor leaves 9.2:1 Declaration refused 7.8:3 Joint cultural agreement (Japan) 10.2:3 Peking links to widen 10,8:1 UN may call Australian troops 13.2:6 New move on Timor deaths 18,8:3 ALP man accuses police on Fretelin 25.2:1 Cocos action in Senate 20.8:3 Fretelin"did not sell supplies"13.3 :3 Peacock takes softer line on Ruaaia 21,8:3 Timor aid "from Australia" 16.3:3 PM offera Vietnam friendahip, aid 3,9:3 Australia favours US presence in Indian Ocean State "foreigrn policy" rejected 9,9:3 18.3:1 MP's pay tribute to Mao 15,9:17 Whitlam accused of "selling" E. Timor 19.3:1 Nauseating hypocrisy on Timor: Whitlam 24,9:3 Fretelin appeal 26.3:1 Minister quiet on Soviet visa refusals 24,9:3 Extradition treaty to be ratified 8.4:12 Visa service denied Rhodesians, Senate told Peacock flies to Indonesia 13.4:1 24,9:3 Peacock checks claims of mercenaries recruiting Fraser aware of East Timor radio search 4.10:3 13.4:12 Indonesia pressure "stopped radio" 5.10:3 Labour seeks black rule support from Government PM may not resolve Timor 5.10:13 15,4:3 PM expected to stand firm on E. Timor 7.10:3 Increase aid for Indonesia 15,4:3 Fraser to state Timor views 9.10:1 Jakarta gives pledge on Timor withdrawals PM. hedges on Timor 11.10:1 17,4:1 Most Australians fear invasion 11.10:3 Decision on Timor envoy welcomed 21,4:6 Seizure of radio condemned 11.10:6 Hawke in talks on E, Timor 22,4:3 PM denies recognition of Timor 12,10:1 Hawke's call on deaths 23,4:3 The loud silence (Leader) 12,10:2 Torres Strait dilemma 24.4:2 Whitlam accusea Fraser of bungling 13.10:1 N.M.H. INDEX 1976
AUSTRALIA - FOREIGN AFFAIRS (C'td) AUSTRALIA - PARLIAMENT (C'td)
Peacock confirms changes 13,10:10 Hush-hush Cabinet 17,1:2 Whitlam denies approval of Timor action 14.10:6 Eraser sets up business team 21.1:1 Labour backs Nauru appeals 14,10:9 Enter Chairman Malcolm, the somewhat reluctant PM asserts no de facto recognition on Timor leader 24.1:2 15.10:1 Selfish pursuits no solution - PM 26.1:6 Ambassador under pressure on book (Mr Booker) Morris ready for active shadow role 29.1:3 15,10:3 Fraser wipes 14 committees 3.2:1 Canberra says no to transi^^j^ 20.10:7 Garland resigns over poll claim 7.2:1 Fraser denies secret Timor pact' 21.10:3 Coalition weakened (Leader) 7.2:2 East Timor silence (Leader) 23.10:2 Fraser "job" for Labour leader 9.2:3 Activists urge Timor support 25,10:3 Whitlam calls ar John deceitful 10.2:1 Torres Island autonomy call 1,11:3 Protect golden goose - Lynch 10.2:5 Fraser interview pleases Jakarta 5.11:3 Time to desist (Leader) 11.2:2 War secrets revealed 11,11:1 A man of commerce gladly takes over the science Japanese protest over "media piae" 11,11:12 portfolio (Senator Webster) 11.2:2 Minister feared city attack 11.11:12 Labour boycott brews 11.2:3 Eraser's words and Eraser's deeds 12.2:2 Tokyo demand feared 11.11:12 Garlai.d case action planned 17.2:1 America decision "amazed" envoy 11.11:12 Menzies told UK he feared a dismembered Germany Staley for ministry vacancy 17.2:3 11.11:12 Speaker Snedden plans return to tradition 17.2:3 Australia sought E.Timor base for war 11,11:12 Boycott, .ipers as Kerr opens Parliament 18.2:1 Canberra policy shifts outlined 18.2:1 Colonials (Leader) 15,11:2 McClelland calls for Kerr to quit 20.2:1 Coalition backbench criticises China policy Whitlam attacks PM over Garland 20.2:3 17,11:16 Fretelin's last radio link cut 18.11:3 Whitlam "Sedition" inquiry 21.2:29 100,000 killed: Timor report 20.11:3 Garland - Whitlam decision to-day 24.2:7 Un concern at Cocos split 22.11:9 Whitlam renews attack on Kerr 25,2:1 Court refuses Whitlam order 25,2:3 Islanders oppose seabed boundary 24.11:3 Torres boundary issue nearly century old Garland "gave" me money 6.3:1 Magistrate discharges Garland 9.3:1 24,11:11 The purity of elections (Leader) 9.3:2 Underground centre 25.11:1 No further action planned in Garland electoral Canberra "buying support 25.11:3 Fourth round of Torres border talks 27.11:3 case 17.3:7 Denial by Chief Justice on books allegationa Senate discounts Soviet "threat" 1.12:1 Indonesia "held hand" on Timor 1.12:3 22,3:3 A threat recedes (Leader) 2.12:2 No word from Wheeldon 23,3:3 Peacock defends radio 2.12:6 Eraser's first 100 days 24,3:2 Wheeldon resigns report 24.3:3 Australia should keep Torres 10,12:3 Fraser learns a lesson 25.3:2 Adelaide family remains captive 28,12:13 Shadow cabinet change known soon 25.3:3 Whitlam reshuffles Labour spokesmen 26.3:3 AUSTRALIA - NAVY PM wants stronger democracy 29,3:3 MHR queries court action 2,4:1 Small crowd welcomes submarine (H.M.A.S. Oxley) Solicitor challenges MHR 3.4:3 24,1:5 "The truth will out" saya Sir John 3.4:9 $195M deal for 2 frigates sealed 19.2:1 Whitlam changes could be quashed 6.4:7 Minesweeper on goodwill visit (H.M.A.S.) Ibis) Federal MP's want perks restoredd 7.4:3 5,3:5 Opposition queriea eligibility of MP/ 8,4:3 Submarine damage inquiry 13.3:3 .''Deaker to rule whether QC broke privilege Destroyer in Newcastle Tuesday 10.4:9 8.4:6 Missile age son brings up steam dad (Captain Breach of privilege reject ed 9.4:6 P, Sinclair) 14,4:1 Politicians' wives lonely, deprived 10.4:11 Inquiry into ship damage 10.5:9 Country reborn: Peacock 13.4:12 Ibis crew chooses Newcastle 22.5:3 Great Powers "danger" 19.4:3 Two frigates might cost over $330M 12.6:3 Kerr kept quiet on wife's advice, book asaerta. Frigate for Newcastle (HMNZS Taranaki) 7.7:14 24.4:1 Northern docks look at naval tender 11,8:9 Melbourne viait for cruiser (USS Truxon) 21.8:1 Govt jobs cut to aid private aect6r 27.4:6 Hall aims at seat in House 27.4:8 World trip (HMAS Hobart) 4.9:3 Australia "no longer the lucky country" 1,5:3 Research ship will visit Newcastle (HMAS Kembla) MP's miss documents 3.5:8 14.10:12 Bleak future for independents 4.5:3 Navy show boat pants into port (HMAS Kimbala) PM's views may "impair" performance 4.5:8 16.10:1 New Zealand navy ships visit city 29.10:3 Sen, Greenwood collapses 8.5:3 Navies meet 12.11:13 Senator still in coma 10,5:1 War artefact tells a long story 20.11:35 Political thrillers on fall of Whitlam Ship's visit cancelled (Perth) 2.12:13 Government (Book reviews) 26.5:2 Nowra sabotage not ruled out: defence experts Gough watchera speculate on his future 31.5:2 7.12:1 Sack Kerr society formed 1.6:3 Another Navy disaster (Leader) 7.12:2 Hayden denies using word "lying" 2.6:3 Arrests not related to Navy fire 13,12:1 Poverty report seeking 302M annually 4,6:1 Nixon act killing off dock: Wran 16.12:3 Parliament in receaa 5.6:3 RAN silent on Nowra party story 16.12:3 Arts switch trims council size 5,6:9 Defence base security to be stricter 17.12:13 Federalism tragic for Australia 7,6:6 Killen denies political corpse role 21,12:19 Federalism in danger:Punch 8.6:7 January report for Navy fire 31,12:3 Chipp: my duty to criticise policies 8.6:10 An unaettling dedication (Leader) 9.6:2 AUCTRALIA - OVERSEAS AID Court,Bjelke. rile Anthony 21.6:1 Conspiracy charge intervention challenged India offered disaster aid 1.1:1 22,6:5 Australian aid pleases Somarc 6.3:3 Minister urges G,G. to resign 28,6:1 Increased aid for Indonesia 15.4:3 Skeletons in the Cabinet (Leader) 2,7:2 Minister denies secret aid deal 20.4:3 Australia's role "to speak the facts" 2.7:3 Lynch claims Asians happy with aid 27,4:6 Greenwood goes in reshuffle 5.7:3 Move for aid levy planned 6.5:16 Plan for hoax mail to Kerr 6.7:3 $1/4M to help quake victims 12,5:1 Dunstan criticises Barwick on Kerr 16.7:1 Australia may conpensate Mozambique 26.5:3 No secret (Leader), 16.7:2 Mozambique aid $1M. 4,6:1 Bendigo form best for Kerr 17.7:3 Australian destroyer completes Bali aid 22.7:3 Kerr in office for Queen's viat 26.7:3 $60M aid for islands 13.10:1 Prince Charles (Leader) 27.7:2 Treasury move on foreign aid foiled 26.10:7 Fraser runs one man band 2,8:2 Australia pledges Lebanon flour 21.12:19 Whitlam veers from Kerr protests 6.8:3 $250,000 for East Timor 24,12:1 PM emphatic: Kerr will not go 10.8:7 Staff cuts "weaken foreign aid" 27.12:4 Budget main target, not Kerr:Whitlam 12.8:3 Backbenchers criticise lack of information AUSTRALIA RVRLIAMENT 18.8:3 All Canberra knows his secret 26.8:3 Feb. 17 likely sitting date 2.1:1 4th PM named as father of year 28.8:3 Eraser off to quiet start 3,1:2 The acid test for Fraser 8.9:2 News clamp on Cabinet agenda 13,1:1 Fraser "broke moat promiaes" 10.9:3 N.M.H. INDEX 10. 1976
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Sacking"tragic"for Kerr 10.9:3 'Indonesia gets explanation of PM's China talks Call for backbenchers to have more say 21.9:3 1.7:1 Vice regal posfis the most absurd" a.9:3 Anthony to test Soviet reaction 2,7:11 Open House (Leader) 24.9:2 Pm will visit America this month 7,7:1 House representation "wrong" 24.9:3 Anthony will woo Soviet buyers 8.7:3 Minister told to cut secrecy 24,9:7 Anthony for trade talks on tour 10,7:11 Conspiracy case put off again 2,10:5 Fraser and Ford set meeting time 21,7:1 Governor-General's name dropped.12,10:3 Whitlam confident of courtesy for Queen 21.7:3 Whitlam's sacking "upset elite" 23,10:1 Anthony on way home 22,7:3 Parliament to push 100 Bills 4.11:8 Anthony defends detente 23,7:3 MLA to head committee 4,11:LH1 Frasers US visit puzzle 27,7:2 Kerr off beam on republic 6.11:2 Fraser gives pledge of support to US 29,7:1 Book asserts G.G. should be elected 6.11:5 Fraser, Ford agree on Indian Ocean build-up Fraser establishes new portfolio 8.11:1 30,7:3 Spotlight on backbenchers 9,11:2 Australia, US "in accord" 30,7:12 Production department welcomed 9.11:3 Washington puzzle (Leader) 31.7:2 Indiscreet (Leader) 11.11:2 PM rules out devaluing dollar 31,7:3 Libs "gave files to police" 12,11:1 Anthony going overseas again 4,8:7 PM seeks details of "royal Kerr rebuff" 18.11:1 Anthony arrives in Teheran 9,8:3 Dingo for Lynch; doghouse for Jones 19.11:7 Fraser will visit Indonesia 8,9:3 Government defeats A.LP. company Bill 19,11:8 Peacock to address UN 9.9:3 Kerr told of Queen's appeal 19.11:13 Fraser gets warm welcome to Indonesia 8.10;1 Anthony still absent 24.11:7 Fraser to state Timor views 9,10:1 Houses resume for 25 Bills 30.11:3 PM's trip cost $150,000 8,12:24 Hayden's blind reference "hurtful" 8,l2:ll Dates set for Tokyo talks 29,12:8 PM offers states new palace link 8,12:24 Sick Anthony withdraws from Japan beef trip Ministry addition tipped 11,12:3 31.12:3 Fraser 12 months later 14.12:1 Top grade for Hayden 15.12:9 AUSTRALIA - PARLIAMENT - SENATE Fraser discusses his first year as PM/ 15.12:10 Fraser 12 months later, part 3, A dismal failure Senate expert attacks states 19.2:3 16.12:6 Senator three times on dole (Sen, Malcolm UK sets way to change links 23.12:1 Colston) 25.3:3 Human rights office soon 27,12:1 Weaker Senate urged 13,4:12 Human rights plan criticised 28.12:3 Weaker Senate urged 14,7:9 Rights body absorbs Grassby's office 29.12:8 A need for definition (Leader) 31.12:2 AUSTRALIA SECURITY
AUSTRALIA PARLIAMENT - BUDGET Burglary at ASIO 5,2:3 CIA probe sought 2^,2:1 Month deficit tops $1,000M 8.1:3 CIa"plot" absurd: US envoy 25,2:23 Lynch foreshadows boost to small businesses Job loss blamed on ASIO 3,3:3 3,3:3 Public servants to discuss CIA lole 16,3:3 Budget deficit tops $4500m with 4 months to go Embassy "bugging" report 31,7:3 9,3:1 New ASIO watch"for industry" 2.12:3 No significant tax rise, PM hints 17.3:3 Unionists' concern at spying reports 13,12:3 Budget will help taxpayera: Fraser 29,3:3 Combined security force likely 22.12:19 Opposition accuses Eraser on Budget 30,3:6 Deficit on way down 10.5:3 AUSTRALIA - VISITING PJHSONALITIES Canberra geta budget advice 29.6:3 ACTU puts tax cut plan for Budget 1.7:3 US politicians arrive quietly 10.1:26 Cabinet starts work on budget 14.7:3 Rockefeller to visit Australia 29,1:1 Budget will boost confidence: Fraser 23.7:3 Un Chief, envoy to meet 6,2?3 Budget to promote confidence 10,8:1 King Hussein begins 8 day visit to day 2,3:1 Acid test for government 16,8:2 King Hussein in Canberra for official talks Australia awaits coalitions first budget 17,8:1 3,3:1 Fine tuning called for (Leader) 17,8:2 P,N,G. Premier on visit 4.3:3 Treasurers spares the tax payer 18,8:1 Land key to Arab peace 4,3:17 Whitlam sees no benefit 18,8:1 Time will defeat Israel: Hussein 5.3:1 Worker to "Bite bullet" 18,8:1 King and Queen's hectic time in zoo 8,3:3 A holding operation (Leader) 18,8:2 Special security for Rockefeller 30,3:3 1976 Budget 18.8: 8,9,10 US plans naval power balance 31,3:1 Economists on Budget 18.8:31 Canberra invites Makarios 31,3:3 Wran aids budget with tax pledge 19.8:1 Islands PM to visit 19,4:9 Curious aspects (Leader) 19.8:2 Prince in landing scare (Crown Prince The budget pill still bitter 19.8:2 Vajiralongkorn Mahidol) 7.5:1 Bill covers deficit in Budget 20.8:3 Japanese PM to viait Australia 19.6:1 PM sees budget as reformist 23.8:3 PM plans October visit to Suharto 5.7:3 Budget social indictment: Whitlam 25.8:1 Dayan sees chance for peace 22,7:1 Budgetary politics (Leader) 26.8:2 Soviet key: Sayan 23,7:3 Rebuff to budget is thrown out 23,9:3 Short term politicians "Infuriate" 16,9:20 Budget deficit higher than planned 6,11:1 'Wide range" for Eraser - Lee talka 16,10:3 Chanting demonstrators greet Singapore leader AUCTRALIA - PARLIAMENT - OVERSEAS TRIPS 18,10:3 Chanting students greet Lee 20,10:7 Anthony for Tokyo talks 15,1:3 Trade and defence areas show gains 21,10:6 ASEAN aummit myatery for Australian PM, 24,1:1 Lee supports Asian ties 22,10:3 Kerr home after tour 4.2:3 Lee gets riot film as gift 2.11:15 Tokyo talks "without blackmail" 4,2:3 Turks to visit Canberra 22.11:9 PM books time for N.Z. Talks 4,2:7 Japan puts offer of big gas deal 9.2:1 AUSTRALIAN ASSISTANCE PLAN Anthony pledges Japanese fair go 10.2:3 No price hassle on uranium contracts 10,2:3 Curbs on imports may go anthony 10,2:5 Social Welfare plan "not being axed" 3,4:5 Japan's coal plans"astound"-ll,2:3- 65 programs could suffer 3.4:5 Anthony Government tipped to keep welfare plan 13,4:7 Statement on aid plan soon 3.5:3 Anthony forecasts year of economic recovery 13 PM, Ifeacock to go abroad 3.4:1 (13.2:3) Community self-help scheme faces the Canberra US trip for PM 26.5:1 axe 14.5:2 Government to phase out assistance plan 22.5:3 Deputy PM will visit U.S.S.R.ln July 5,6:31 Fight to save assistance plan 14.10.18 Tripping (Note) 7.6:2 Whitlam attacks plancut 16.10:3 MP'S $236,000 Junkets 12,6:2 States call for A.A.P. grants 20,11:3 Australia - Japan now closer linka 17,6:1 Diplomats boycott Fraser in Peking 21.6:1 AUSTRALIAN BRQADCACTING COMMISSION Fraser defended on China talks 26,6:1 Mr. Fraaers someraault (Leader) 26.6:2 ABC head starts pruning 6,2:3 PM leaves Chinese pleased 28,6:3 Kurri gets chance to "find" film stara 6.2:5 PM deniea nation tied to pekingd 29.6:1 Economy drive cuts ABC drama 7.2:3 Indonesions accuse Fraser of insult 30.6:1 N.M.H. INDEX 11. 1976 AUSTRALIAN fflOADCASTING COMMISSION (C'td) AUSTRALIAN CAPITAL TERRITORY (C'td) Apology to Hansen enda slander case 10.2:6 ABC features axed 11.2:1 Plan In six months 29.3:8 ABC post (Mr Laurie Short) 13.2:1 Radio-active dumping "scandal" 24,6:3 ABC films adoption program 19.2:16 • Homosexuality to be legal in A.CT, 14.7: ABC staffers propose militant stand 20.2:3 ABC Chief warns on strike 23.2:3 AUSTRALIAN COUNCIL OF TRADE UNIONS ABC staff in Perth vote against strike 24,2:3 ABC goes black for five Mondays 26.2:1 New year hard for unions - Hawke 1.1:3 ABC T.V. films in Kurri 26.2:HV1 Acn'U to boycott industrial group 18,2:3 ABC rolling strike plan 27.2:3 ACTU seeks AUSTRALIAN LABOUR PARTY (C'td) AUSTRALIAN NATIONAL LINE (C'td) Guaranteed cargoes aid rumours on ships 4.11:14 Newcastle campaign by ALP 25.3:11 ANL suffers $9.44M loss for year 19.11:8 Press group protest 26.3:11 ALP branch calls for tax indexation 29.3:9 AUSTRALIAN RAILWAYS UNION Woodberry ALP supports nurses 1.4:HV2 Third alderman quits caucus (Ald.Mullard) 6.4:3 "No rises" for nan-unionists 22.7:3 Branch to discuss resignation 7,4:7 Displaced railmen to b e retrained 25.10:8 ALP wants dock retained 8.4:LH2 Comrades in work 22,12:7 ALP considers policy change, news service 14.4:3 Whitlam "accepted Iraqi $iM " 29.4:1 AUCTRALIAN WORKERS' UNION Shortland ALP officers 29.4:14 Breakfast gift of $500,000 "absurd" 30.4:5 AWU three.tens action on pay guidlines 30,1:3 ALP chief to be prosecuted (Mr Holding) 8.5:3 AWU Chief hits Labor pjlicies 4,2:9 Pensions queried 13.5:LH1 AWU sticks with ACTU 5,2:3 Rejection of Sir John "dignified" 18.5:7 Shop assistant gets job back 6,5:7 "Democracy" key to Labour's hopes 8.6:3 Greenkeeping award talks 18,8:31 "Rear vision" view opposed 14.6:1 AWU decision commended 28,8:3 Jobless policy attacked 14.6:1 Gold watch award claim 8.9:1 Sir John quiet on future in ALP 15.6:1 Unions to "'resist takeover by BLF" 11.11:13 Egerton silent on future 16.6:3 Quarry workers to discuss award $.11:8 Labour's love lost: Lynch 17.6:3 Hawke's post "safe" 17.6:20 AVIATION Lourigan wins ALP job 18.6:1 Knight "ready to step down" 19.6:1 Award for quiet airline 5.1:11 Egerton to resign in 4 months 24,6:1 Demand for air services 7,1:25 Egerton looses Queensland ALP post 29,6:6 Smithy's Southern Cross has model link in Valley State check on Sydney ALP brawl 30,6:3 "Westminister style" questioned 30.6:7 8,1:HV2 Airline traffic declines 15,1:7 Gov-Gen. position would go 3.7:27 Fly- in almost became awim-in 29,1:LH5 MHR Outlines his opposition work 8.7:LH4 Ansett breakthrough on overseas routes 30,1:6 .ALP elects new leader (C. Martin) 10.7:8 Qantas oits Tahiti route 3,2:1 Labour pleased with appeal response 12.7:7 Maitland - Sydney service delayed 5,2:HV1 Fraser's China visit "sham" 31.7:32 Nixon puts clamp on airlfere cuts 9,2:7 Labour win seen in 1978 2.8:3 Victoria offers trial landings to Concorde 10.2:3 Popular vote sought for Mayoral election 3.8:1 Alice asks fcr Concorde 16.2:3 No moves to unseat Cairns 4.8:3 State pulls out of Bereton indictment 17.8:10 Qantas to buy 12th jumbo 19,2:3 15pc rise in air navigation charges 20.2:5 Cahill quits Labour post 2.9:1 ALP attacks migration policy 8.9:7 Flights resume as strike ends 21,2:1 ALP tip for top job (Graham Richardson) 10,9:1 More planes to-day to cope with backlog 21,2:3 Union dispute could ground Ansett 26,2:3 Mr Hawke (Leader) 16.9:2 Cessnock gets air service 26.2:HV1 Hawke stays put 16.9:3 Ten years to a take off (Gloucester Aero Club) ALP Senator may lose endorsement (Vic) 18.9:3 26.2:HV2 Trades Hall supports centre 22,9:27 Controller to quit but air diapute goes on Labour warned on Senator's future 24.9:5 27.2:3 Labour eyes on rural seats 25,9:9 ALP wants Medibank review 29,9:7 Jetliner grrounded after federation bans pilot Zone 6 ALP Conference 4,10:8 28,2:3 Australian republic deadlock for ALP 11.10:3 Nomad earns its name 28,2:29 ALP rejects abortion bid 11.10:3 Air travel body to enforce tariffs 3,3:7 100 for ALP zone talks 16.10:9 Zeppelin all set to make a comeback 9,3:2 ALP needs clear guidlines for Poll success Airstrip still grounded (North Wallaend) 17,3:10 19,10:8 30 Tiger Moths in air show at Rutherford 19,3:5 ALP preselection for council 23.10:10 Crash fails to deter two enthusiasts 22,3:1 ALP fails to endorse Garrick 25.10:3 Tiger Moths draw 7000 22,3:1 Prepare for early poll: Whitlam 6.25:10 Aero club extensions (Gloucester) 25,3:11 Lourigan quits Qld post 26.10:3 Air service shapes up to union 12.4:9 Whitlam, Hawke disagree on policy 27,10:7 Aeropelican expanda fleet 16.4:5 No joy in ALP raffle; but it's legal 30,10:1 Aircraft workers want decision 17,4:3 ALP supports fertisiser subsidy 30,10:32 Seaplane service on lake 19,4:3 Australian republic inevitable: Whitlam 2.11:15 Granny fares (Leader) 20,4:2 Election plans 11,11 :LH1 Seaplanes to meet on Lake 22,4:LH1 Labour studies rural policies 15.11:3 Lib. Lockheed bribe alleged 30,4:1 Vic ALP endorses Newport ban 15.11:3 Approval for Maitland air service 30,4:7 Nomination closing time extended 18.11:14 Lockheed denies corruption charge 1.5:3 MLA's prosecution branded political 24.11:3 Ban may hit airlines 1.5:3 ALP seeks cover fcr blasting 8.12:32 Whitlam links name with allegations of Query on Whitlam for '78 22.12:2 Lockheed bribe 4.5:1 Airlines trim winter fares 4.5:3 AUSTRALIAN MEDICAL ASSCXIATION Menzies finds bribe charge "deplorable" 5,5:1 Fraser attacks Whitlam on corruption charge 6.5:1 AMA to seek part ban on bulk billing 2,2:1 Aero club honour (Bill Hitchcock) 6.5:6 AMA "wide operf/t to suggestions 19.8:3 Proof needed (Leader) 7,5:2 AMA seeks view on health care 28.8:31 Whitlam alleges Paltridge evasion 7.5:3 AMA accused of deceit 17.11:3 Commuter copters in planning 8,5:8 Noise rule halts seaplane flights 13.5:10 AUSTRALIAN NATIONAL UNE Air service grounded 13.5:LH1 Minister rebuts electral link with Paltridge ANL Bulk carrier returns to service 12,2:11 19,5:3 Couples find themselves all at sea 20.3:1 Noise hurdle to fly in 20.5:1 ANL wants to extend tenders for carriers 3.4:9 Concorde's coming"certain"22.5:1 ANL may order 4 ships from Japan 26.5:1 Seaplane fly in...and taxi across 22.5:3 Australian Trader run ending 12.6:31 Air fares will rise 22.5:3 Carrier ready for ANL 17,6:11 Pilots seek noise talks with MSB 24.5:8 Tas shipping loss angers Liberal MP 22.6:3 A gaggle of seaplanes now, and then 27.5:LH1 ANL joins new cargo service 26.6:11 Concorde gets Australian approval 29,5:1 Reprieve for passenger ship service 1.7:14 Knocked out with rifle butt, saya Qantas man Shipper seeks trade entry 17.7:10 31.5:1 Name-dropping the fashion 17.7:31 Supersonic aircraft "pose threat to life" 4.6:1 Ban may keep ship in port (Bass trader) 21.7:3 From two flights daily to 85 a week (Aero Still hope for Crat sailing 22,7:3 Pelican) 5.6:9 Decision on Trader Monday 23.7:3 Airline pilots "tired" 8.6:3 New ship changes lands 27.7:3 Pan Am to start air cargo service 10.6:12 Seamen say ANL ship will not sail 31;7:32 Concorde run may start in February 26.6:3 ANL loses another $10M 2.8:1 Airline fares up again 30.6:3 Deal hitch delays $40M ship order 26.8:1 Domestic air fares tipped to rise 30.6:7 Loan fund challenge likely over ship deal Airlines out of action 1.7:3 27,8:1 Qantas chief calla it a day (Capt. Ritchie) More ship orders may go to Japan 7,9:1 1.7:6 Sweeping changes for ANL urged 3.11:1 T,A,A, staya out: Anaett flying 2.7:1 N.M.H. INDEX 13, 1976 AVIATION (C'td) BANKS AND BANKING (C'td) 11th hour agreement ends airline strike 3,7:3 Miss Australia in bank public relations team Newciastle air service to North extended 7,7:11 11.2-15 Inter-city air fare rise 9,7:7 New bank for Hamilton 12,2:16 Air passenger traffic down 10.7:11 Benefits service offered ly bank 13,2:5 Air services increased 17,7:11 Wales cut lates 14,2:9 Red Baron dog fights relived 27.7:2 Bank sees tax cuts as stimulus to industry Test pilot for aero club 29.7:10 5,4:8 Aircraft's "sound barrier" test 5.8:LH1 Savings bank home loans increase 8.4:6 Qantas cuts holiday costs 7.8:3 Bank frees $300M to ease liquidity 9,4:1 Groounded bird may fly again 19,8:LH1 Bank branch renovated 14,4:LH1 Free drinks flight critic 24.8;3 Recovery to be slower in hbrth 29,4:18 Jet contract to Australia 31.8:3 Technical awards inlOth year 5,5:22 Air control action doubt 4.9:3 Home loans at record 14,5:11 Rules make flights late 6.9:3 Wales offers rights issue 5.6:10 Total airway closure threatened:Nixon 7.9:1 Savinga bank deposits fall 10.6:18 Maitland - SYDNEY air service 7.9:3 Australians deposit less, borrow more 18.6:8 Air traffic delay ends 8,9:1 Newcastle born bank chief tells of changes Landing softly (Leader) 8,9:2 30.6:3 Flights back to normal 9.9:11 Bank in red, woman in black 7.7:12 Red Baron in with moths 13.9:3 Business revival "Chief hope" to break spiral Air union se^ks joint claim 16.9:10 8.7:13 Qantas blames illegal rivals 24.9:1 Woman told to repay bank 10.7:5 A battle of princ^le 25,9:2 PS opposes plan to end bank holiday 3.8:3 The sky's the limit for racers 9.10:7 A perk (leaderO 4.8:2 Drink decision still in air 14.10:3 New bank fcr Jesmond 13,8:6 Maitland gets air service 14.10:7 Phone friends meet at last (Mr J,D. Markey) Changes sought to flight plan proceedures 1.10:5 21.10:17 New 9.5% savings bond 8.10:1 Two force land on Nullarbor plain 22,10:3 Company director charged with fraud 12.10:6 Masling denies low flight 22,10:3 Bank in new building (Warners Bay branch cf Weather grounds race planes 23,10:3 the bank of N.S.W.) 18.10:9 Airlines passenger total 5,000 a month 23,10:8 Bank to spend $3M in North 23.10:10 Light plane first over continent 25,10:13 ANZ sees signs cf recovery 4.11:20 "Fed up" race chief quits 26,10:12 Nation keeps on toarding 5.11:10 Connair pilots go back 28,10:11 Bank leader will speak on economy 5,11:10 ACTU may ban trade links with Fiji 1.11:8 Retiring "needs planning" 17.11:7 Hang gliding to be controlled 3.11:3 Bank branch renovated (Warners Bay) 19,11:13 Do-it-yourself pilots to hear hints 4,11:13 Empty lots prompt Chamber concern 1.12:23 Hamilton Bank building sold 8.12:24 Home made planes fly in 8.11:3 Qantas chief to lead world airline group PM hints banks may curb profit 9.12:1 8.11:10 More bank Sinds marked for freeze 22.12:1 Airline row settled out of court 10.11:15 Qantas holds back decision 11.11:1 BASKETBALL Anaett chief blames airport for delaya 17,11:23 Country agent for qantas (Airlines of N.S.W.) Basketball post to Kibble 13.8:20 20.11:10 Self help earns $49,000 grant to basketball Second flying school (Cessnock) 25.11:12 12,10;18 Australia clear of Lockheed 2.12:6 Tliree more Nomads sold 2.12:18 BEACHES AND BATHS Sea food kept off qantas crow menu 8.12:6 Engines fail 47 times on Qantas flights 8.12:24 Beach g>ers get two sting blues 3.1:1 An annual 18,000 KM flight 9.12:17 Spike urchins plague: Nobbys 5.1:3 Aircraft buffs meet 9.12:19 Beach buggy drivers beware 5,1:4 Air Niugini to buy Austalian holdings 20.12:3 Sharks mar beach days 19,1:3 Air fares expected to rise 21.12:1 Boats holed in ODstly carnival 27,1:1 Overseas Air fares rise 10% 22.12:3 One in two is a beach litterer 27.1:7 Airline ad "false" 23.12:5 Life savers battle to revive Bar Beach surf victim 2,2:3 Surf club extensions 5,2:LH4 AVIATION - ACCIDENTS AND WRECKS New pavilion approved for Nobbya 11,2:11 Clamp planned in leach hoodluma, loiterera Tow plane husband baffled by wife's glider 1.3:3 death crash 2,1:1 Siltation atudy for beach (Canton) 4.3:LH3 Pilot dies in crash (Melb.) 24,1:29 Huge waves pound the coastline 6.3:1 Five die as planes collide in mid air2,2:l Beach litter (Leader) 20,3:2 Six men die as plane crashes in paddock Additional lights at baths urged 14,4:7 (Merimbula) 1,3:1 Baths lioensee retires after 20 years 4.5:7 Pilot two seconds from death 17.3:1 To give new life to life saving 5,5:25 Air crash victims named 23,3:7 Surf clubs safety work celebrated 6.5:LH6 Oxygen leak gets air crash blame 29.3:7 Surf Association standards "have declined" Plane wreck protection 12,4:3 3/6:LHl Search party finds lost light plane (Central Move for beach works 3,7:27 Australia) 17.4:3 Major works proposed at Dixon Park 7.7:20 Engine catches fire as jet takes off 3,5:3 Committee check beach improvements 19.7:6 Aircraft missing on tops 14,5:1 Five year plan for beaches advocated 4.8:12 Pilot tbund dead in plane wreck (Lostock) Beach inspectors for late start 5.8:LH3 15,5:1 Beach works priorities listed (Lake Macquarie 4 die in aircraft crash (Cooma) 21.5:5 Shire Council) 12.8:LH4 Search pilot killed 22.5:1 Cash needed for beaches 16.8:7 Youth who fell from aircraft "Long dead" Program for beaches 25.8:11 28.5L6 Pools and baths open to-morrow 27.8:7 3 die in planes third crash 14.6:10 Beach licenaed reaturant favoured 1,9:14 Six escape from crash landing (Melb) 28.6:3 Bar Beach rest;aurant "good for City" 2,9:3 Couple safe after plane crash (Brisbane) 19.7:6 Porpoises found shot on beach 4,9:1 Air death payout "unfair" 2.8:8 Restaurant plan deferral fails 8.9:8 Nomad crash kills test pilot (Victoria) 7.8:3 $1/4M marked for teach works 8.9:8 Nomad plane crash toll now two (Victoria) 9.8:3 Beach restaurant plan "ruled out" last year Air crash kills 3 8.9:1 9,9:1 Patrol plane, glider in near crash 8.11:1 Gritty fare(Leader) 9.9:2 Surf- ski paddle to lescue 13.11:1 Restaurant plans for beach "deferred" 10.9:3 Wind stops salvage of aircraft 15,11:3 City policy on cafe queried 13,9:3 Mechanic, pilot killed in crash (Sydney) Rescission move on beach lease expected 10,12:14 14.9:3 2 Den hurt in plane crash (S,A.) 17.12;4 Burgess vents restaurant advice 15.9:1 Tender supported for promenade 15,9:8 BANKS AND BANKING Miniater orders urgent pavilion inquiry 17,9:1 Dispute on pavilion lease report 29,9:11 MHR puts alternative to Rural lank 16,1:5 Surf club wants pavilion report made public Interest aites drop 1% 23,1:1 30.9:1 N.M.H. INDEX 14. 1976 BEACHES AND BATHS (C'td) BOATS *1D BOATING Mafia Conditions on Murray 1,1:3 Alderman Challenges report embargo 1.10:3 Woman escapes from Wangi Yacht blaze 1,1:5 The Bar Beach letters 4.10:2 Showboat cut free 5,3:3 First plans for beach pavilion"ready to go" MSB opens office at atansea 10,3:11 7.10:1 Boat ramp requests "knocked" 17,3:10 Northern grants total $5.5M 7.10:1 Course in boat safety methods 17,3:12 Bar Beach (Leader) 8.10:2 Reclamation seen as aid for boats 7.4:10 Minister investigating lease 9.10:3 Shipyard may be toat slip 15,4:11 $100 gift for surf club 11.10:6 Boat ramp proposed 18.5:8 Divers to clear beaches of traps 16.10:5 Grants for ramp 27.5:LH1 Additions to surf club 20.10:8 Council plans boat ramp 3.6:LH3 Removal of tank traps starts 21,10:7 New safety rules fcr boats 12.6:5 Minister to inspect beach pavilion 21.10:15 Yard trawleris no monument 22.7:LH3 60 tank traps found in day 26.10:6 Dereim boats "hazard to navigation" 5.8:Iil3 Dual sport facilities approved (Stockton Surf Lake ."et for boat show 18,8:31 Lifesaving Club) 28.10:13 Backyard to hke, the long way (Nigel Carter) Developer seeks advice on pavilion rejection 2,11:3 Stockton triple boat ramp likely 13.10:11 Bar Beach (Leader) 3.11:2 Club to took at toat ramp plans 16.10:33 Restaurateur tells of lease offer 5.11:1 The small ships (Leader) 18,10:2 Bar Beach appeal improper: Morris 13,11:3 Launching ramp for old boat site20,10:11 Reward offer on baths, rampage at Merewether Distress calls hazardous 5,11:6 16.11:3 Advice sought •on pavilion letter 24.11:14 Wires over launching ramps to be moved 2.12:7 Crabtree not drawn on lease opinion 25,11:11 .Additional aid boosts service 26,11:16 BOATS AN'D BOATING - ACCIDENTS AND WRECKS Support to continue for life saving 29,11:20 New ruling on pavilion somght 1,12:1 Ship slices yacht in two 3,1:2 Pavilion case to minister next week 2,12:13 Couple missing in boat 6.1:3 Surf markers plan deferred 16,12:13 Sea tossed but game 6.1:4 Central coast patrols by helicopter 16,12:LH6 Woman burnt in jacht 10.1:3 Chamber backs council on lease 18,12:9 Stranded men rescued 12,1:1 Man dies after capsize at heads (Sydney) 12,1:3 BEER Beginners lone sea voyage foolish - Coroner 16.1:4 Drinkers facing new rise 3,1:3 Helpless launch towed to safety (Delaney) Supply of beer improving 10,1:4 23.2:3 Thirst for beer increases 15,1:4 Yachtsman asleep as oraft runs aground 26.2:3 Publicans bid for release from old ties (D.Knox) Boy disappears as cruiser overturns 8.3:1 10,2:2 Lost yacht saved 27:3:3 Beer, spirits up to-day 24.2:1 Coalfields men hurt as launch ecplodes 30.3:1 Publicans will not pass on latest rise in beer Race sloop missing 10.4:3 prices 16.4:1 MHR helps atve two 19.4:1 Price rise stays in barrel 21.4:3 Father, son swim 5Km to safety (Brisbane) Beer prices to rise next week 24,4:1 20.4:3 Hoteliers to meet on beer prices 26.4:3 Helicopter in harbour reacue 10.5:1 Beer rises to-day 28,4:1 Police tow in disabled boat 18,5:8 Beer rise not for clubs yet 29.4:3 Fisherman saved but new career sunk (Mr Patch) Drinkers as mainstay of economy 20,5:1 29.5:5 Brewery afraid publicans will dilute beer Man rescued after fire in boat 12.7:3 27.5:1 Planes sight missing yacht 16.7:1 Brewery fear on adverts 28,5:3 Fishermen adrift in big »as for 24 hours Alcohol induced train damage 9.6:7 27.7:3 Beer market"declining" 9.6:15 4 «fe after sea rescue (Brisb ane) 20.8:7 Liquor union seeks free vacation 3,8:7 Recognition to be sought for hero 25.8:10 Strike, but no beer shortage 31,8:10 Sailors de in Bass Strait bid 6.9:1 Brewery strikers stand alone 1.9:8 Red shirt led to reacue (Budgewoi Lake) 10.9:3 Brewery disputes referred to court Coroner praises bid to rescue drowning man Brewery men at Cardiff strike 28,10:11 (James Martin) 17.9:5 Brewer attacks PJT 2.11:12 Missing sloop mcored at Forster (Kawaisi) 21.9:3 Northern Brewery workers strike 4.11:14 Fisherman adrift 32 hours will go back (William Beer back on tap 6.11:5 Thorm) 22.9:1 Beer price war in offing 10.11:1 Two fishermen saved after 24 hour ordeal 18,10:1 Ban stops beer delivery 2.12:12 Sailing holiday wrecked (Mr. and Mrs McMaster) 3.11:12 Speed toat mishap kills racing skier (Terry BICYCLES Mumberson) 22.11:9 Separate bicycle ways "costly" 28,4:8 Push bikea vith a difference 29.4:LH1 BOATS AND BOATING - ACCIDENTS AND WRECKS Motor cycle inquiry 14.9:13 Cycling safety in Melbourne 24.11:9 Helicopter rescues fisherman 11.12:1 Boy 4, unhurt as boat motor explodes (Coal BLACKBUTT RESERVE Point) 1 3/12:1 Boatman escapes 160KMH crash (Sydney) 20.12:3 Blackbutt "not all park" 9.6:8 Coal mine should not delay Blacbutt plan 10.6:15 Trawler aground at Stockton 21.12:3 Blackbutt Lantana project 17.6:11 Blackbutt delays (Leader) 21,6:2 BOWLS Blackbutt Lantana cleared 21,6:3 Blackbutt pit phasing outir 12,8:1 Bowler shows bias for top score (0. Stevens) Blackbutt study 18,8:14 8.1:HV4 Civic Park cut recommended (Includes the devel Conditions testing in invitation play 16.1:12 opment of a recreational reserve on the coal World class players in top bowls field 16.1:12 mine ate in Blackbutt reserve) 29.9:1 Cream of lily whites in blue on green 17.1:3 Blackbutt: a peoples park 30,9:2 Bowlers fight over coal 29.1:HV4 Blackbutt report 30.9:7 Bowling clubs rated as special 6.2:3 The use of Blackbutt (Leader) 4.10:2 A Special treat (Leader) 9.2:2 $100,000 to fight weeds 3.11:11 Salter to tangle with worlds best 11.2:26 Changes to Blackbutt favoured by committee Busy itinerary for bowlers 15.3:16 24.11:1 Salter amazed at promotion 15.3:16 Blackbutt (Leader) 25.11:2 International bowlers will not have it all Blackbutt opinions sought 30.11:3 Own «y 16.3:16 Animals "safe" in Blackbutt 1.12:14 McAtee a collector of titles 17.3:30 Debate goes on, but man's moving 7.12:1 Football injury leads to love for bowls 18.3:20 Blackbutt (Leader) 7.12:2 English bowler is top administrator (T.Fleming) Conaultants Blackbutt view 7.12:2 19.3:16 Blackbutt fauna '"should be retained" 8,12:1 Bowls pair delights crowd 23.3:1 Blackbutt keeps fauna 15.12:13 Australians are early favourites 23.3:16 Coach came at own expense 24.3:32 Australains hold off challenge 24.3:32 Victoria retains lead in bowla 25.3:24 N.M.H. INDEX 15. 1976 BOWLS (C'td) BROKEN HILL PROPRIETFARY CO. LTD (C'td) This tournament is unique 25.3:24 10,000 out for BHP pay row stoppage 11.2:7 Play delayed in classic bowls series 26.3:14 BHP will hold off ARC 14.2:9 World bowls interest 8.4:15 Steel toost at Whyalla 18.2:8 District bowls to Barry Salter 5,7:20 BHP's raw steel flow up 18.2:18 Pressure produced a bowls winner (Ken Pearce) BHP strike continues 3.3:16 25.8:1 BHP in steel price bid 3.3:22 Football injury led to bowls title (Doug Watson) 500 strike over sacking5,3:5 31.8:22 BHP steel up 9.57 % 6.3:1 Top bowler taught by husband 1.9:23 45 builders suspended 6.3:3 Darby Ross bowls over state champions for Steel works tallyemen remain on strike 9,3:6 Newcastle 20.11:1 Production, strike g> on 10,3:7 Ross defies late challenge 20.11:38 257o rise in BHP benefit funds 12,3:3 Second master title to Ross 22.11:16 $1200 fine for BHP spill 3,4:1 Manning row halts bloom mill 3.4:9 BOXING Steelworks fitter wins award (Hans Freye) 30.4:7 Steelworks tests on Queensland coal 3,3:7 South African bout for Rose off 24.2:3 Furnace strike spreads 4.5:9 Olympic bid by boxer (P. McElwaine) .9.3:13 BHF 55ends millions on pollution control 5.5:24 McElwaine misses Olympic team 15.3:16 Wallsend man top apprentice 8.5:3 McElwaine hopeful of games trip 23.3:14 BHP qjuld face air pollution charge 10.5:6 American boxer in critical condition (C.Wilburn) Conservation group quizzes BHP 20.5:33 3.4:5 Production resumes at HIP 4.6:7 Churchman wants boxing banned 5.4:1 Coke ovens repairs to cut pollution 9.6:9 Vicious sport (Leader) 6.4:2 BHP acquires more fend 9.6:15 U,S. fighter dies; Thompson will continue Import restrictions for steel 10.6:3 career (Chuck Williams) 7.4:1 BHP hold off expected by Newcastle firms 11.6:6 McElwaine in Montreal bid 9.4:12 BHP coal export move not immediate:chief 12.6:3 Foreman favoured in "grudge" fight 16.6:30 "No ^proach" on coke oven repair 12.6:3 Frazier will hang up gloves 17.6:24 Drop in raw ^eel output McElwaine is "fighting fit" for Montral 3.6:30 BHP's steel role queried 23.6:1 Newcastle boxers had cause to remember Jack BHP case continued 23.6:10 Carroll 24,9:18 Inventive mind pays off 24,6:11 Thompson to retire from ring 23.10:34 Monopoly in steel criticised by GMH 25,6:3 Brown retains title with TKO 1.12:32 BHP may buy into Burma 26,6:11 Easy way to hold crown (Phil McElwaine) 1.12:32 First stage of BHP project completed 29.6:12 Thompson holds title, in quest for world crown Dockyard silent on ship call 30.6:7 17.12:16 BHP satellite buys car part distributors 30.6:26 Alan Westbury is one of boxing's unforgettables BHP keen to use solar unit 1,7:14 31.12:12 BHP granted time over CK Tedi 1.7:15 The view from BHP house 5,7:2 BREAD BHP on collision course 14.7:2 Ship delays costly 15.7:15 Bakers seek early starting times 24.2:7 BHP's steel output down 17.7:10 Bread to cost more 6.3:1 BHP loses $50M on steel 26,7:8 Bread rises questioned 15.3:3 BHP vorkers strike after accident 29,7:7 Price cut moves "phoney" 8,4:3 Ship delayed O'er "non-work" issue 5,8:7 Bread discounting row at stalemate 10,4:10 Clerks nay end ship ban 6.8:5 Bread prices frozen 29,9:3 BHP will buy into NW shelf 7.8:3 Huge bread profits "rubbish" 30,9:3 Black ban lifted 7.8:5 Ban for unsold tread 4,10:1 Decision on tally clerks saerved 13,8:5 Bread price freeze "costly" 13.10:3 Unions warn en steel appeal 17,8:8 Freeie on bread faces legal challenge 14.10:10 Output ly BHP up in July 19,8:15 Bread control bill before House today 20.10:1 BHP, Shell merge for gas cteal 21.8:1 Greedy bakers selling pig feed: Wran 21.10:1 Coal lease offered to BHP 27.8:3 Crusty word3(Leader) 22.10:2 Clerks \iin pay from BHP 28,8:8 Bill mainly for bread: Einfeld 22.10:3 Protest stoppage an bonus 3,9:8 "Priority" to bread industry 10.11:7 BHP fined $1,000 for coke oven pollution 8,9:10 Defiant baker waits for arrest (South poast) BHP's $92M Port Kembla plan 10,9:10 11.11:7 BHP profit down $53M 22,9:1 Optimism (Leader) 23,9:2 BRIDGES Two unions neet oi BHP mill dispute 24,9:5 Bloom mill men go back 25,9:11 New bridge ready next month (Ourimbah Creek Rd BHP Chief indicts maritime industry 28,9:3 bridge) 22.1:LH3 PM sees signs of business expansion 30.9:10 Work starts on $99,000 Gap bridge 29.1:HV2 Wartime sinking recalled 2.10:1 (Capt.Brady) Damage to WDodville bridge $40,000 4.2:11 BHP leases 3 ships 9.10:9 $1M needed for Cessnock bridges 11.3:10 BHP vans steel price riae 13.10:20 Bridge tan ignored (The Entrance) 29.3:11 BHP in Hg coal deal 16.10:1 Flooded bridge razedd (Splitters Crook) 7.5:1 40 workers strike over muddy conditions 26.10:7 New bridge "further away" (Dudley) 2.6:19 BHP confirms Lake coal plans 27.10:1 Coal news bright (Leader) 29.10:2 New bridge in six veeks (Brundersville) 14.6:14 Coal cheapest energy source:McLennan 2.11:1 Town fears isolation 18,6:3 Explosion after walk out at BHP 3.11:1 Fassifern station to get new bridge 16.7:7 Steel plant visited in margin case 3.11:12 Bridge check requested 17,7:31 BHP strikers to resume work 4.11:14 Big show for blue teelers 17,8:1 Guaranteed cargoes end rumours on ships 4.11:14 New Timor bridge gets green light 26,8:11 Oldest BHP ship sold 5.11:10 $1,7M for road bridge work 20.10:16 Sale of ship benefits charity 9.11:5 Funds needed for Maitland bridges 21.10:15 BHP cuts output at four Northern Collieriea Bridge project in doubt 28.10:22 12,11:1 $1M Bridge replacement (Murrurandi) 1.12:16 Newcastle BHP jobs aafe but Kembla hit 13.11:3 BHP men stop over strike work 16.11:8 BROKEN HILL PROPRIETARY CO. LTD BHP men cut as delegate sacked 17.11:7 BHp beltmen end stoppage 17.11:15 Safety issues hit steel production 9,.1: 4 Pioneer women of BHP 20.11:2 BHP Qitlines coke oven dispute 10.1:4 October steel output up 13.11:12 Metal iKn strike at sinter plant ID,1:4 Mittagong joins BHP fleet 9.12:7 $55 million placement by BHP 18,1:16 BHP plans joint $30M coal venture 9.12:22 Cattle prices jump $40, 16.1:4 Union ban delays BHP ship 14.12:6 Drop in BHP steel 17.1:9 Seamen's union lifts ban on carrier 16.12:13 128 jobs to go in BHP closure 21,1:8 Hearing begins on jobs 17.12:4 Stoppage at HIP continues 24,1:8 BHP's biggest holder sells 18.12:1 50 workers strike at sinter plant 30,1:6 BHP man had strong Newcastle link (J.F.Pick) Award refusal sparkes HIP strike 31,1:3 18.12:3 BHP profit down 48% 7.2:1 Japan vithdrawa from HP's jumbo steel plan BHP land valuation reduced $2M 18.12:5 BHP steel output cut in Newcastle 21.12:24 7,2:10 stoppage en bonus claims 10,2:6 BHP's $1M furnace plan at Kembla 31.12:6 Experts help BHP mill output 11,2:3 N.M.H. INDEX 16.1976 BUILDERS LABOURERS' FEDERATION BUILDING - NEWCASTLE AND HUNTER VALLEY (C'td) Industry wide stop, but only 60 at rally 11.8:3 BLF men in court on damage charges 16.3:7 $3,683,289 new city buildings 19.8:11 Coercion to join union alleged 13,4:3 Newcastle builder banned fcr 2 years (W.S. and Union rift threatens strike 23.6:5 R.L. *milton) 20.8:7 Warring unions bury ttie hatchet 3,9:1 Building firm to contest suspension 21.8:8 On-site facilities warning 4,9:9 Concrete prices rise 27.8:3 Unions to "resist" takeover by BLF 11,11:13 Permit issue "limited" 31,8:10 Union concern as contractors import labour North gets building boost 21,9:1 15.11:8 $3M building applications 25.9:33 NTHC seeks green ban support 16.11:3 Building values slump 16.10:32 Police say BLF paid protester 17.11:10 Treasure hunting in historic warehouse (Cohen s) Firm's plans cause jobs row (Transfield Pty Ltd) 24.12:1 19.10:12 Wreckers in, but trust keeps trying 26.10:10 BUILDING - GENERAL Building group to hold public meeting 26.10:12 A rew life (Leader) 28.10:2 Bigger payouts planned on building defaults Former building head suspended (Mr C, Duffield) 6.1:3 29.10:5 Claim law "no worry" to builders 7.1:5 New jobs system for builders 30.10:32 Unions begin award case 30,1:7 Homes and building review ill: Men swap punches incourt corridor 11.2:1 Builder loses licence for two months (Kenneth Builders case .to proceed 11.2:5 Cox) 19.11:8 No immediate relief, warns master builder 25,2:3 Increase in building 24.11:19 Builders licence laws toughened 20.3:8 Owner builder requirements 29.11:9 Crisis call by building industry 15.4:3 Building job check en picnic day 1,12:13 Board disqualifies builders (A, Hawkins) 16.4:5 Facelift fcr 1920 AMP office 15.12:27 Newcastle building needing non-preservation Premier's promise on building industry jobs 19.5:9 order 29.12:12 Building slump raises unemployment fears 10.6:3 $2,878,769 building approvals 31,12:7 Builders seek help 19,6:3 Meeting on building crisis 21,6:7 Building unions seek MP's aid 24,6:10 BUILDING SOCIETIES Builders face lankrupt threat 10,7:11 Union plans building Job campaign 22,7:7 Society gets new computer 2.1:6 Building policy "blow" 26,7:9 Record figure lent for home building 15.1:4 Campaign to save building industry 3,8:7 Home tending mtes in balance on bond cut 12,2:1 Industry survey predicts more gloom 4,8:1 1% rise in home loan interest likely 19,2:7 Budget call by builders 12,8:3 Home loans will cost more 23,2:1 Builders allege union ban threat 13,8:3 Interest on home loans to rise 1,3:3 Building unions seek aid 31,8:10 Minister tells of $1M building 11,3:11 Homes left up in air, at a cost 9,9:1 Society investigation ) Five face building conspiracy charges (Sydney) Qld parliament attack en building societies 10,9:9 17,3:1 Building pay "cut" 13.9:9 Qld stop on 6 building societies 18,3:1 Sub-contractors cash withheld: unions 12,10:8 Building Societies (Leader) 18,3:2 Building activity increases 16,10:3 Chalk triea to stem investors panic 19,3:1 Home building on recovery 2.11:12 Building Society merger likely 23,3:3 Building recovery signs queried 9,11:12 Suspended building societies reopen 13.4:3 Building unions discuss rights 10,11:15 Home funds 30.4:3 $400M boost to building sought 11.11:13 Lord Mayor opens home loan offices 1,5:31 Building society gets loan 25.8:11 Building loan optimism grows 9.10:5 BUILDING - NEWCASTLE AND HUNTER VALLEY Premier wants interest reduced 23.10:3 "Concern" over idle land 14,1:8 Building Society Allocations 29.10:6 Qld building societies left interest rates Riae predicted for Northern Building trade 20.1:7 10.11:22 Kurri to get first Motel 22.1:HV1 Free choice in home insurance TPC rules 26.11:8 Recovery expected for Maitland 22.1:HV2 Land lack "inhibits" Kurri's progress 22.1:HV2 BUILDING WORKERS INDUSTRIAL UNION Building sold (Queensland Insurance Co Ltd.J 29,1:12 Building men seek pay fcr council strike day $6,5M buildings (Cessnock) 5,2:HV1 26,2:6 Recovery signs in building rate 5,2:LH1 Pay row oanference sought 27.2:5 Building in Maitland reaches $1M 6,2:7 Building union to dtacuas Jaba 2.3:8 City building approval figures top $29M, 9,2:13 BWIU claima hearing today 10,3:7 Village units project 10,2:7 Dealy in ailU hearings 10,4:11 Builders get union centre 3.3;7 Arbitrator to see extensions at silo 14,5:5 $60,000 Motel for Pokdbin 4,3:HV1 Unionists only on Wallsend project 29,6:7 New union centre opened 5.3:3 Building jobs talk sought 30,6:12 Building figures fall (Cessnook) 1.4:HV1 BWIU Job search "demoralising" 8.7:6 Scone Shire statistics 8.4:HV1 Super funds lay aid building trades 10,7:31 Union to fight illegal building practices 12.4:7 Single hire plan on building jobs 26.8:11 Building safety "often ignored" 10.5:7 Builders wary of proposal on labour hire 27.8:7 Newcastle Council faces rew tuilding dilemma Building unions "not after charity" 1.9:8 14.5:1 BWIU aupporta trainee aid 2.9:16 Work on house could atop sale 18.5:1 Warring uniona bury the hatchet 3,9:1 Employ locals, builders told 18,5:7 Unioniat refuaed visa for P,NG, 9,9:6 Discussion sought on ordinance breach 20.5:10 Sub-contractors' cash wit 9,9:6 Hamilton man told to alter illegal building Unions to"resiat takeover by BLF " 11,11:13 26.5:1 Terminal buildera upset 12,11:8 Sour decision (Leader) 27.5:2 Contractor defies union (Mr Ben Darcy) 18,11:1 Debate on illegal building changes continues Union threatens Master builders 19,11:3 2,6:1 Unions affirm stand on work bases 22,6:6 BUILDINGS - HISTORIC Payment may be held - aged persons' units Old Aberdeen mill faces extinction 15.1:V2 23,6:15 Rotary redevelops hiatoric Inn site (Woodberry) Opinion a>ught on advising buyers 7,7:21 22,1:LH4 Hardboards holds its first community relations Rotunda, annex classified s 4.2:11 day 14.7:28 Historic home up for aale (Minimbah) 9.2:8 MHR urges tax cuts as a tpunter to spiral Historic Valley house to be sold (Minimbah 14,7:28 House) 12.2:HV2 Upward trend in building 20.7:7 Old Inn heart of Wallsend (Grapea Inn) 11.3:LH1 North building job "Criais" 27.7:3 Grossman House project geta $7,500 20,3:9 No plans yet for cottages 31.7:32 No money fcr cottage (Merton Cottage) 24,4:31 Facelift for Palings Hock 2.8:8 Historic House passed in (Ingall House) 31.5:11 Men "Sentenced to uiemployment" 2.8:9 Rose cottage to be reatored 10.6:15 Builders support ally 4.8:9 Facelift for hiatoric Valley houae (Aberglaaalyn) Association against building stop 5.8:7 Houae 8.7:16 Chance for students 5.8:LH5 Bond store "could be restored" 21.7:20 Building design competition under way 9.8:6 Grant to restore Stroud home (Quambi) 16.8:7 Half tuilding capacity idle 10.8:7 N.M.H. INDEX 17. 1976 BUILDINGS - HISTORIC (C'td) dMETERIES Historic buildings get legal cover 24,9:7 Facelift for cemetery (Catherine Hill Bay) The National estate (Leader) 1.10:2 • 26.2:LH5 New life for Under Houae 19.10:3 Pioneer's grave needs repairs (Lieut, Col Centenary (Leader) 26,10:2 Henry Dumaress) 29,4:8 Customs House 100 years old 26.10:2 Funeral funds do not always cover octras Cohens needs holding spell (B. Suters) 27.10:2 20.7:6 Customs House Ibl rthday party 27.10:18 Strike stops North burials 1.11:3 Customs House mystery 29.10:2 Stoppage tolds ip funerals 20.11:11 Talks on Cohen building fate 30,10:3 Cohen warehouse reprieve 2.11:3 CENSORSHIP Parking plan for Trust warehouse 3.11:11 Cohen's reprieved 13.11:1 Pornography check today 12,1:1 Cohens future dicision in months 23,11:3 Porn literature "in hiding" 13,1:3 Cohen building classified 24.11:1 University's took censored 13.3:1 Valley mansion will be exclusive club Book tans ended: Wran 14.9:5 (Minimbah House) 22.2:3 Court stops demolition of Cohen's building CENSUS 23.12:1 Unlucky (Leader) 24.12:2 Judge sees census intruder 23.4:1 Cohen building not suited as car park 24.12:5 Light guard on papers 23.4:3 Treasurer defends oenaus 3,5:7 BUSES Census form discriminates against migrants 23,6:5 Transport unions slate fare rises 5.1:4 The Census inquiry (Leader) 28.6:2 10 bus services finishing 24.1:8 Statistics of census released 1.9:16 No buses allowed E K Avenue) 29.1:LH5 Moves to increase census secrecy 25.9:33 Bus fare rises hit school sport 4.2:3 Willis view sought on transport workshops 4.2:9 CESSNOCK Cardiff buses diverted 4.2:15 Bus plan hits 4 schools 5,2:3 Cessnock study 26.2:HV2 Trades Hall backs school bus protest 6.2:6 Car dump for Cessnock 4.3:HV1 Carriages on rubber wheels 16.2:2 Cessnock vorkers get tasty job 8.6:12 State asked to buy 1,000 new buses 19.2:1 Cessnock to see report on future 5.7:15 Union attacks bus anomolies 19.2:8 Cessnock shows the way 14.10:2 School bus charter based on child fare 20.2:6 Transport workers fear control shift to Sydney CESSNOCK CITY COUNCIL 24.2:1 PTC sets out workshop plans 25.2:7 Black Creek silting worries farmers 29,1:6 Put it in writing - unions 5/3:12 Council seeks Mjrri land 29.1:HV1 Busmen back bans 11.3:11 $11,000 for flood works 26,2:7 Changes to bus routes 15.3:7 $1M needed for Cfessnock bridges 11,3:10 Buses off service cne by one 16.3:1 Cessnock to study new dumps impact 18.3:1 Buses resume after 3 hour strike 17.3:8 RL fans win town hall drink rights 25.3:11 Newcastle buses off road again tomcirow 23,3:1 Cessnock "problem" tour 25.3:HV1 Workshops group meets 23,3:8 Cessnock panel re-formed 25.3:HV1 Buses to stop this morning 24,3.:13 Tourist park "stalled by Commission" 25.3:HV1 Bus men want to confer with Bruxner 25,3:11 Tourist plan continued 1.4:HV2 Bus dealys blamed on maintenance 31,3:6 Trouble tour 8.4:HV1 New buses on $15M lease 31,3:8 Instalment rating scheme attacked 15.4:6 Unions accept PTC pledges 8,4:10 Colliery plan for washery rejected 19,4:10 "Unroadworthy" bus stickers 5.5:3 Trail tike fcr fire brigade 29,4:8 4 hour bus stoppage today 12.5:3 Garbage collection service for review 13.5:10 Defective buses safe: Union 27.5:3 National highway details wanted 10.6:14 Bus and rail fares down from July 1st. 2,6:7 Council faces $i million in debt 12,6:1 Cox to be asked for bus improvements 2,6:14 Factory may change role 24.6:7 MLA's to visit Gordon avenue workshop 7,6:3 Council to sell land 26.6:11 MLA's told of need for workshop upgrading 8,6:3 Kurri baths lights to be replaced 28.6:7 Bus, rail fare fall surprises 29.6:3 Alderman walks out over strike closure 15.7:7 Workshop talks with Cox expected 1.7:10 Council "cuts upkeep coats" 28.7:15 Unions will put transport case 8.7:6 Valuations rocket for some areas 29.7:11 Bus runs wont be cut 2.8:8 Low rate predicted despite VG rise 9,8:11 Woodberry bus run finishes 9.8:11 Protest on changes fcr subsidy 12,8:6 School bus service "satisfactcry" 11.8:12 Cessnock pledges rate rise limit 26,8:10 Shelter in Christo Rd opposed 18,8:14 Cessnock land auction 28,8:8 Bua atop site alternative auggeated (Croudace Cessnock tackles budget 28,8:9 St, Lambton) 15.9:9 Jobless rate relief plan 9,9;11 Senate told girl nearly abducted 17,9:3 Cessnock move for car plant 13,9:9 111 health concession for PTC 13,10:8 Cessnock seeks poppet for park plan 13.9:9 Private bus fares rise Ibnday 15.10:3 Cessnock expects surplus 16.9:11 Bus cfepot (Leader) 9.11:2 Work permits top $867,000 17.9:9 Bus nen told to list priorities 9,11:8 Mayor returned in 7-5 ballot 23.9:13 Bus ebpot work expected soon 16.11:3 Cessnock planning atudy for exhibition 25.9:8 Fag-end (Leader) 20.11:2 Cesanock can cash in on Singleton mining 28.9:3 Workshop plans drawn up 1.12:13 $80,000 park development 29.9:14 $1M aside for bus radio links 22.12:3 Extra ward proposed for Cessnock 30.9:7 Cessnock to protest on grants ahare 8.10:3 BUTTER Late plea made for old mine building 18.10:8 Cessnock seeks clean-up 27.10:11 No butter price cut - Co-op 8.1:4 Opposition to state control of rates 28.10:10 Branxton land plan withdrawn 4,11:13 CANCER Patrol checks on vandalism 11,11:17 Rate rebates costing council more 16.11:8 No linds for hundreds of cancer c«ses 13,1:4 Youth plan attacked by Mayor 18.11:8 Cancer link 13.1:1 Second flying school 25,11:12 Doctors told of insecticide link - blood Residents afraid of dump 1.12:3 cancer 20.2:3 New Town Clerk for Cessnock 2.12:1 Cancer victim mobile again 21.6:3 "Pay as you dump" service planned 9.12:14 Enzyme linked with cancer 6.7:3 In the bag (Leader) 10.12:2 Lung cancer "breakthrough" 27.10:3 Rates up 11% despite cuts 15.12:14 Grandmother 56, beats lung cancer 4.11:15 Mouth cancer smoking link 11.11:10 CHARITY APPEALS CANOEING Heart fund doornock 29,1:LH2 Council allows appeal (Royal Blind Society of Canoeists set for Olympics 9.1:12 N,S.W.) 5.2:HV4 A rapids aigagement 25.2:15 Ribbon sales to help spastica 18.2:14 Victims want to cover loss (Royal Blind Soc) 17,3:7 N,M,H. INDEX 18. 1976 CHARITY APPEALS (C'td) CHURCHES (C'td) Crisis appeal successful (Royal Blind Society) Historic Wallaend church renovated (St Luke's) 31,3:6 4.3:LH3 Doorknock "made without permit" 31.3:10 Church archives go to university 5.3:5 Bishop Shevill teads Anglican visi'iait to Russia Blind Society denial over doorknock 1,4:7 6.3:1 Newcastle people become famine fighters 7.4:18 Confession put in the open 6.3:3 Families "insurance in Bangladesh" 13.4:5 Invite Rhodlsians plea22.3:3 Roundabout club gets a boost from visit 21,4:22 Australia accused of g-eed 12,4:9 J500,000 from door-knock (Royal Blind Society) Christ Church Cathedral appeal planned 14.4:19 22.4:11 Trust fund rises (Rorke - Hunter Trust) 14.4:9 40 hour fast to aid hunger appeal 28,4:1 A distant goal (Leader) 16.4:2 Fine "risk in doorknocks" 28.4:8 Birth pangs of a new era (Rt Rev. Ian Shevill) $500,000 to help blind 30.4:8 16,4:2 Heart appeal aim: $8,000 1.5:9 Desperate need for renewal of hope (Monsignor People show heart 3.5:3 P. Cotter) 16.4:2 Hundreds end charity fast 3.5:9 Music drama at services 16,4:5 Few benefits for poor in world aid programs Big attendance for churches 17.4:3 4,5:3 Catholic laity urge reform 27.4:3 Heart of appeal 4.5:8 Sect men "held as CIA agents" 30.4:3 Bowlers give $1700 to charities 21,5:5 Central Methodist Mission feature 30.4:10 Austcare to hold appeal 7,6:6 A Catholic revolution 1.5:2 Salvation Army appeal soon 28,6:7 Long experience in caring fcr people (Commission Salvation .Vmy . launches appeal 5,7:9 Pindred) 6.5:14 Red Shield appeal to exceed target 12,7:3 Mission fcr understanding 7,5:2 Senator in fast 12.7:7 S.D.A. tent dty rises 13,5:LH1 Shield hope of $60,000 22.7:11 Catholic Church plans aid for Timor 17,5:1 Legacy help for thousands 26.8:12 Stroud starts Churchyard appeal 24.5:10 Legacy button ^peal 3.9:9 Chairman for Cathedral project named (J.Peschar) Red shield appeal bonus 18.9:29 26.5:7 $2,000 from Lake Hunger appeal 7.10:6 House may become city's first Mosque 26,5:13 Overseas aid fund launched 14.10:20 Heritage appeal gains support 27,5:6 Slain taxi-drivers painting for sale (Hozumi Inflation high on Synod list 28.5:9 Momota) 28,10:13 Bishop calls for a Newcastle vision 29.5:2 Doornock limit likely 24,11:14 Church paper may be aied 29.5:3 Many coins in the fountain 30.12:5 Newcastle vision" tost" 29.5:3 Synod rejects nove to allow Christian CHILDREN AND CHILD WELFARE marriage in open 31.5:1 Church has"political duty" 31.5:3 N.S.W. plan to escape child abuse 14.1:6 women in soon 31,5:7 Children to benefit from quest 14.1:7 Newcastle Anglican Sunod, 76 1,6:11 Father claims foundling baby (Sydney) 15.1:3 Symbolic kiss seen as sign of unity 2,6:3 Many handicapped "healthy, happy" 16.2:8 32 accept role in athedi^l fund 2.6:7 Standards to save childrens lives 4.3:12 "Little Mother" brought faith to the jungle Equal rights bill for illegitimate 10.3:6 (Brigadier Enid lee) 2.6:25 Baby bashing report plan opposed 17.3:7 Protestant praise fcr Catholic "Ocker" 4.6:5 Custody fight for grandchild 8.4:9 Quest fcr new life:Bishop Shevill 9.6:2 Children plan at Cessnock praised 7.5:5 Churches statue opposed 10.6:6 Boy "tied to table for nine hours" 12.5:1 Churche's centenary at Muswellbrook 17,6:12 Breakers of governments - child endowment and Bishop to confirm candidates 17,6:12 basic wage 15.5:2 100 year wait for Cathedral 19,6:1 Cesanock loses childrerfs worker 8,6:12 Cure for Cathedral's growing jjains 19,6:2 arly care assures best foundation for happy, Married couple of ranlc - Salvation army 23,6:20 healthy children 30.6:24 $10,000 as Cathedral fund gift 24.6:3 Doctor bows to feminist zeal 7.7:24 Bishop meets more friends 28.6:3 Play centres approved 8.7:LH4 Relief fund started for South Africa 29.6:8 Child centres value to be reassessed 28.7:12 Art exhibition to aid Cathedral 30,6:13 Changes to Child Act on way 30.7:7 Bishop on Fraser effect 6,7:1 Child care funds to be reviewed 31,7:31 Banker to launch "Heritage" 12,7:3 Baby care "inadequate" 4,8:3 Millions seeking bibles in vain 12.7:9 Anglicans will shut home (St Elizabeth's Church Council harassing nuns, claima Bishop 15.7:1 of England Home for Girls) 18.8:31 Nunnery plan for rectory splits Stroud 16,7:1 Child care to get higher priority 9.9:3 The Church in Russia (Rt Rev, Ian Shevill) Unauthorised child seats "dangerous" 29.8:3 17.7:7 Minister offers funds for centre 29.9:10 Stars will contribute to Cathedral appeal A stigma (Leader) 16.10:2 17.7:8 Illegitimite status to vanish 16.10:3 $150,000 boost for Cathedral fund 19,7:1 Home for Children approved 21.10:17 Cathedral may get $15,000 21.7:21 Special day for children 25.10:8 Soviet Church still has hold 23,7:6 Far West Scheme granted $1.5M 26.10:8 Council studies nun's plans 23,7:6 Child care centre if cash comes 27.10:8 $16,000 art exhibition to aid Cathedral 26,7:7 Tender for child centre withdrawn 17.11:16 Exhibition will help 27.7:7 Changes to lail ^stem for vards 10.12:6 Council Q&.thodral gift proposal meeta snag Help for \acation care programs 11.12:33 28.7:1 Government to act CHURCHES (C'td) CLERGY (C'td) Cathedral roof works atari 3 0.9:1 Dismissed priest piacks fcr Sydney (Rev. John Industrial centre changes 1.10:5 Bunyan) 7.2:3 Archbishop's visit arranged 2.10:5 New minister at Belmont (Rev. D. Clements) Bishop calls for jobless campaign 5.10:8 12,2:LH4 Anniversary for Belford Church 8.10:8 Five made priests at ceremony 23.2:7 Dean sees new vote on women warders 13.10:28 Catholic bishop's successor still unknown Anniversary for Church (New Lambton Baptist 25,2:1 Church) 16.10:8 Pastor fined for handing out tracts 19.3:3 Bishops attack inflation fight atrategy 19.10:1 Street evangilist opts for jail to challenge 2 tonoured at Stockton (Mr. Norman Bassan) law 25.3:3 20.10:20 Porno repiutation "exaggerated" (Father Hans Indian Bishop arriving (Bishop John Sadig) Jorra) 25.3:HV1 21.10:16 Pastor spared jail term (Michael Smith) 16.4:3 Baptist men form Hunter brotherhood 25.10:8 New Bishop ot Maitland named (Monsignor Clarke) Churches unite on casinos 26.10:2 23.4:1 Bishop on Russian trip 26.10:7 New Bishop (Leader) 23,4:2 S.A. Presbyterians ordain woman 26,10:13 Bishop consecration date set today 24,4:3 Cathedral work funds at $275,000 28,10:11 Consecration of Ixshop in June 27.4:3 Bishop Sadlg prepared for Paterson 28,10:11 Archbishop of Perth for visit (Rev. G. Sambell) Rare opportunity for f)eace 28,10:14 29.4:9 Church rededlcated (Cardiff Methodist) 28,10.LH2 Bishop plea to Saigon 25.5:3 Pre-dawn baptism was no Jewish joke (Pastor Pastor to nilllons warns to occult Landa) 28.10:LH2 (George Vandeman) 27.5:7 Change of culture for Paterson (Mrs Lavlnia Hard road led to an ordination (Pastor Beyers) Sedig) 4,11:18 27.4:LH4 California transfer (Pastor R.R. Frame) Dloceae to pray for new bishop (Right Rev. 4.11:LH6 Monsignor Leo Clarke) 28.5:3 Cathedral plans get go-ahead 10.11:3 Consecration book as souvenir 2.5:3 Church will exhibit treasures 11.11:11 Diocese motorcade for new bishop (Rt.Rev, Mass marks sister's golden jubilee (Sister Leo Clarke) 31,5:1 Mary Winifred Kidd) 12.11:7 Coggan to pay visit 31,5:7 $418,211 bill for Salvation Army 15.11:7 Bishop elect's mother ill 1,6:1 Youth centre opens Sunday 17.11:16 Motto of new bishop: To do and to teach 1.6:7 Nun appointed to senior church post (Melbourne) The making of a bishop 2.6:2 18.11:12 Bishop elect amazed at welcome to diocese Help for Christmas joy 18.11:16 2.6:3 Church to open (Baptist church, Swansea) 18.11:LH1 Contagious happiness at ordination 3,6:1 Youth Centre opened 22.11:6 Bishop Clarke)(Leader) 3,6:2 Adventist president (Pastor K Parmenter) 25.11:17 New bishop finds "special honesty" 28,7:13 Church opens (Catholic Church at Warners Bay) The pastor with wings (Pastor Len Barnard) 25.11:LH2 14.8:7 An example of the spirit of man (Christ Church Churchman revisits parish 29.9:6 Cathedral) 26,11:2 Women priests for Vic, 2.10:8 Diocesan car p)ark favoured 8.12.18 Blahop for Paterson (Right Rev. John W. Bishop urges Korean balance (Right Rev. William Sadig) 8.10:6 C.Choi) 9.12:3 Striding world with Cross (Rev. Arthur Bishop's opinions about unions "misrepresented" Blossott) 26,10:3 9.12:12 Pastor's golden wedding (Mr Norman Gray) Trades Hall seeks talk with Bishop 10.12:15 3.11:10 The right'to criticise (Leader) 11,12:2 Women "not needed" as priests (Bishop 500 delegates at talks (HS.W. conference of Hazlewood) 11.11:14 the Seventh-day Adventists) 13.12:9 Women Clergy (Leader) 13.11:2 Nun to study in Hungary (Sister Maria Bagg) New catholic appointments 15.12:9 17.12:6 Rugby Union pastor (Rev. Eric Walsham) 15.12:24 Steps to holy matrimony 18.12:2 Dunkirk Medal for minister (Rev. J. Gaillle) young help Cathedral 21.12:8 16.12:6 Adventist's to aid civil war victims 21.12:18 Archbishop to give Newcastle lecture (Dr Donald CLUBS (LICENSED) Coggan) 24,12:4 Adventists hold Polish congress at Cooranbong Clubs dispute in court 28,1:8 28,12:3 Extension for club (Muswellbrook and district THC replies to Bishop Shevill 28,12:12 Workers' Club) 5.2:HV2 Correction 5.1,77) Club ban smokea out smokers 14.2:3 City home for country girls (St.Hilda's) Workera Club (Greta) 26.2:HV2 30,12:10 Belmont Lions entertain 554 at convention 11,3:LH4 CHURCHILL AWARDS Club wins appeal to have 12,500 members (Cardiff Workers' Club) 13.3:9 61 gain Churchill awards 1,7:18 Northern Suburb move for club, 17.3:10 Club staff accept $7159. (Newcastle Workers' $500,000 allocated for 3 new churches 23,7:7 Club) 23.3:7 Club closed by dispute 10.5:1 CIVIL LIBERTIES Club closure diaputea end 11.5:7 Rugby body may get club 12.5:12 Bureacratic files "threat to privacy" 15.3:3 Club rises again - Waratah-Mayfield 14.6:11 The right to privacy (Leader) 22,3:2 Dismissed manager re-instated 19.6:3 Orwell's 1984 is painfully close 22,3:2 Tax relief for clubs discussed 21,6:7 Complaints on privacy justified 31,3:3 No club tax relief yet 22,6:5 Legislation sought on privacy 12,4:1 $288,000 club extenaiona (Muswellbrook) 30,6:17 Appeal on ASIO records possible 12,4:1 Clubs act "not proclaimed" 15,9:12 Criminal records for perusal soon 13,4:5 Club strikers staying out 22.10:11 Decline ti use cf juries criticised by Playboy club In North "ready to go ahead" Professor 26.4:3 10,12:10 Federal civil liberties organisation established 26.4:3 CLUBS feERVICE ) Marihuana use rising: professor 26.4:12 Press"gone too far"18.5:3 Seminar for clubs planned 1.1:7 Appointment for Face (Privacy Committee) High post for Rotary man (J. Downie) 7.1:25 12.8:6 Newcastle host to Leo Clubs convention 12.1:9 State sets ip data privacy Inquiry 17.8:3 Learning to keep their heads 5.2:HV1 Parliament "privacy defence" 5.11:3 They didn't sleep at Dora Creek - Rotary Secret court records "sent ot employees" 16.2:6 10.12:1 Club faces closure for second time - CLBHGY Greta Workers 19.2: HVl $450,000 extensions to Toronto Club 19,2:LH4 Go to Church or be punished (Rev.Ellaara U.S. Rotary group visits Newcastle 23.2:11 La'Bl) 7.1:17 Lions give $5,000 for Bundaberg 27.2:6 New wave length for minister (Rev. Chris Newcastle Welcomes Rotarians 6,3:3 Apex Clubs in drive to aid the blind 6,3:8 Walker) 20.1:3 N.M.H. INDEX 20. 1976 CLUBS (SERVICE) (C'TD) COAL HAULAGE Rotary group for U.S. tour 8,3:10 Move to keep out coal tiMcks 6.1:4 School leader wins Lions' selection (David talks on coal haulage sought 12.2:LH1 Peters) 8.3:LH5 Coal pipeline suggested 12.2 :LH3 Youth of year at Gloucester (R. Kenneth) 25,3:7 Rail feeder points plan for coal 23,2:3 Rotarians to visit U.S. 1.4:7 Belmont rail "cheapest" coal transport 11.3:1 Apex backs rescue van 5.4:7 Coal transport introduces PR 25.3:12 .Apexlans attend ".Atsumari" in Philippines $3M coal loan sought 25.3:20 8.4:HV3 Wyee focal point for coal haulage centre Priest to lead Lions Club (Rev Father John 25.3:LH1 Gahan) 9.4:3 Council may put case on district coal Belmont girl wins award (Lindell Stone) haulage (Maitland) 214.18 22.4:LH2 Road *Dot at loader "vital" to mines 1.5:5 Rotaract Club aids patients 29,4:17 Work begins at coal rail loop 14.5:3 Warners Bay Lions feature LH3 - LH6,.29,4:LH3 Talks called on coal spur line 29.6:7 Voluntary grroupt in seminar 3,5:13 Coal trucks to by-pass Singleton soon 2.7:3 Another win for Lynne (L, Walker) 4.5:3 Action group meets on coal haulage 6.7:6 Girl wins youth of year section 6.5:8 Bulk road haulage for study 10.7:11 Mayfield Lions win awards 6.5:12 Inquiry on coal haulage 25.8:11 Apex appeal nets $2,500 6.5;LH1 Coal truck rush almost over for Singleton Clubs provide bees 6.5:LH6 25.8:10 Qld Rotaract visitors 8.5:8 Rail order for most new mines 27.8:7 Apex gives exerc5lse frame 10.5:10 Coal transport proposal goes on display 31.8:7 Five in U.S. study tour 31.5:3 Coal haulage study benefit questioned 2.9:LH1 Belmont girl is youth ot year (Lindell Stone) Coal road opening 10,9:15 31;5:3 New toader to relieve truck nuisance 30,10:11 Lions $40,000 for diabetic clinic 23.6:24 Valley coal transport study requested 25,11:11 Conference at Muswellbrook 26.6:11 Coal truck speeds checks sought 8.12:18 MLA praises Lions social outlook 28.6:7 Officers for Gloucester Rotary 29.6:10 COAL LOADER Singleton Ape.xians elected governor 29.6:10 Rotary helps with cheques 29,6:10 Strike hits coal toading 23,1:7 Brazilian to lead lions 1.7:7 Row stops work on harbor 30,1:6 Lions club $12,000 effort for year 1.7:LH1 Big demand on porta wheat and coal plant 3.2:5 First changeover for club (Wangi Lions Club) Loader dispute talk planned 9.2:6 1,7:LH2 Gollin gets lacking for ooal loader cost 12.2:1 Emphasis on youth in 1976 1.7:LH4 24 hour strike at coal loader 12.2:3 Art aids Toronto appeal 5.7:7 Men stop at coal loader 20.2:6 H.V. Lions Club has record year 5.7:15 $30 claim ultimatum by loader workers 24.2:6 Chocolate wheel champs end 25 year stint 8.7:3 Conference on loader strike 26,2:13 200 at Apex convention 8.7:5 Rail loop line boosts loader throughout 2.3:7 $2,000 goes to Dename appeal 10.7:31 Loader strike meeting called 9.3:6 Cessnock Rotary leader 10.7:31 Alleged dirty site strike to go on ).).,3:7 Lions and amputee 17.7:9 Coal loader strike talks 15,3:7 Denman Apex induct new president 16.8:13 Commissioner insp)ects site 24.3:11 Jaycees plan free blood tests 1,9:7 Coal loader pay rise 7.4:7 Brcjader projects" for Lions 5,10:21 Loader site pay talks 10.4:11 Service culbs combine to honour U.S. 8.10:7 Technical fcult dealys loading 13.4:7 Quotarians confer 16,10:33 Loader meeting 14,4:8 Newcastle blood plan national project 1,11:3 Coal loader water date 21,4:5 Belmont Apex 1956-1976 4,ll:LH4-5 Road coal for loader in ebubt 30.4:9 Tribute to service clubs 11.11:LH3 Road dep>ot at loader "vital" to mines 1.5:3 Apex in the van of rescues 15.11:6 New coal berth dredging starts 1.5:9 Lions Clubs to promote road safety in schools Coal loader ownership settled 20,5:15 19.11:9 New section for loader 10,6:3 No drink pledge for safety week 22.11:1 Coal loader causes staff freeze 26,6:3 Lions pride: Dry throats 23,11:3 Loader loan signing soon 26.6:10 Dry Lions (Leader) 25.11:2 Gollen In trouble but loader goes on 1.7:1 MP hits at attitude of drinking drivers Take ever averts ooal loader threat 9.7:1 25.11:10 Government interest in lo.-ider "vital" 14.7:3 Lions day to help charity 29.11:3 Transfer of loader expected to be late 21,7:29 Valley visit for consul 30.11:3 Further |15M lor loader 28.7:22 Rotary Club officers 21.12:6 New loader begins shifting coal 26.8:1 Lions sell million Christmas cakea 24,12:4 Coal chairman sees pro'olems for new loader 3,9:9 COAL EXPORTS "Strict" control on new loader 4,9:1 Ship toader for coal test soon 24,9:7 No time to cave in (Leader) 19.1:2 Coal loader takes first ship 1.10:5 Coal ship set for record (Cassiopeia) 31.1:3 Japanese sign coal loader finance agreement Coal record to Swedish ship 2.2:7 12.10:8 Japan steel boost to coal plans - Anthony Small ship coming for coal order 15.10:3 16.2:3 New group buys $82M Newcastle coal loader $10M Hunter coal for Mexico 27.2:6 22,10:3 Chinese pose threat to coal handling 8,3:1 Dispute delays coal loading 26.10:8 Coal cargo record broken 15,3:3 New loader to relieve truck nuisance 30.10:11 Qld sets up big coal deal 15.3:3 Coal loader automatics tested 20.11:3 Newcastle facing coal export drop 15.4;7 Loader awaits first ship 8.12:8 Coal ships arrive with little notice 29.4:18 Test today for $82M coal loader 11.12:10 Face saving coal talks 30.4:11 Coal loader has smooth debut 13.12:3 Japan sets new price for coal 3,5:3 400% rise in coal export coats tipped 22.12:1 Coal levy promise 5.5:30 Miners seek talks on exports 10.1:6 COAL RESEARCH BHP coal export move not Immediate :Chief 12.6:3[ Coal scheme for Riverina 21.1:11 Green light for Utah on exports 23.6:23 Research rise on oil from coal 31.1:5 Talks today on coal export drop 24.6:11 Research into oil from coal expanded 1,3:1 Utah agreement criticised by Labour MHR Coal oil hopea grow (P.A. Haslam) 5.3:2 24.6:16 Victoria bid for coal oil 7.4:3 Miners close books ever export fall 25.6:1 Labour promises coal research 5.5:7 The coal mountain (Leader) 25.6:2 Promise of oil in Singleton coal 13,5:1 Miners seek coal levy removal 2.7:1 Vast coal for oil reserves in Qld 24,5:3 Exports of coal lowest In 3 years 3.7:5 Coal research men meet 24.6:11 Japanese coal carrier banned 22.7:1 $900M coal to oil plant possible for Australia Newcastle ban on coal ships 23,7:6 29.6:1 Coal loading back to normal, almost 27.7:3 H.V. Coal oil doubt 2.7:1 Port tempo to quicken 9.8:7 Brown coal "oil rival" 6.8:3 Coal relief "two edged sword" 19.8:1 Coal chairman aeea problema for new loader Japanese mission fcr North soon 31.8:17 3,9:9 N.S.W. coal could be sold in Europ>e 15.9:7 Booat sought for coal reaearch 5.10:10 Coal exporters to check Japanese plan 21,10:12 Coal "still grreatest source of energy" 7,10:3 N.M.H. INDEX 21 .1976 COAL RESEARCH (C'td) COALMINING (C'td) Coal: energy of the future 8.10:2" . Local Government Act "poor second to mines Coal research (Leader) 9.10:2 Act" 33,6:18 The long haul of research 9,10:2 Huge coal project gets state go ahead 3,7:3 Energy eyes on South Africa 15.10:9 Mine labour supply cut 3.7:3 Professor outlines developments in coal Talks on coal aid Singleton g-owth 5.7:15 conversion 21,10:12 Partners to invest about $100M in Warkwoth Survey shows liquid fuel posslbiltly 13.12:8 6.7:9 140 mine men face pb loss as stocks grow 7.7:1 COAL TRIBUNAL Coal mining identity's 3) years In Industry (James Scott) 7.7:14 Coal Tribunal in talks move to cut mine strikes Mine "at ready" for normal output 8.7:6 4.2:9 Miners jobs (Leader) 9.7:2 Seven mines out as talks fail 5,2:6 Outlook en coal under review 10.7:3 Pit lodge delegates at hearing 28,7:3 Praise for work of coal authorities 10.7:9 Strikers attend coal tribunal hearing 6.8:5 New local coal authority today 12.7:7 Mines award hearing 18.8:7 New colliery at Wakefield geta committee nod Mine hearing ends soon 21.8:8 14.7:14 Colliery finding reserved 24.8:15 Notices but new jobs fcr minera 15.7:3 Coal mining decision (Leader) 15.9:2 Warkworth mining "flexible" 15.7:14 Year round mining plan rejected 15.9:7 Mineworkers get notices 17,7:9 Boy loses cycle in mine hole 19,7:9 COALMINING Mine daims hearing Monday 21.7:14 Coal potential tests sought 22.7:10 North coal industry to double spending 7,1:1 Hills to visit Singleton 22,7:13 The future of coal (Leader) 7.1:2 Coal mine owners apply for 7 day roster 27.7:1 The coal industry's dileimna (B. Cogan) 8.1:2 Coal stocks to be kept up 28.7:3 Plea for open cut "balanced" 8.1:4 Coal "chaos" from 52 week mining 29.7:7 Mine work resumes 12.1:4 Mine pension could rise 30.7:3 Anthony tips coal move 17,1:3 Northern mines idle for 24 tours 30.7:6 Labour man to inspect open cuts 20.1:7 6000 mine workers to strike in North 31.7:9 Valley coal industry could lead revolution Miners threaten strike if owners win 3.8:7 23,1:1 Tourist plan for old mines 4,8:3 An eye for history (Leader) 27.1:2 Work crder lengthens irike 4.8:9 Buchanan expands open cuts 27.1:7 Minora' strike threat decialon endorsed 4.8:9 Shire bid to resume land at Catherine Bay Strikers attend coal tribunal hearing 6.8:5 The pit whistle ruled the day (Jim Comorford) 29.1:LH1 7,8:7 No result in mine dispute 31.1:5 Union dispute stops 10 collieries 3.2:3 Symposium told of need for mine fire Coal Tribunal in talks move to cut mine "education" 9.8:8 strikes 4.2:9 Misconception claim by mine owners 10,8:10 Seven mines out as talks fall 5.2:6 Miners aware of owners intention 11.8:7 Inter union dispute hits more mines 17.2:7 Blackbutt pit phasing out 12.8:1 Bayswater mine row decision 18.2:8 Minister happy with mine work (Ravensworth) Decision today on mine dispute 19.2:9 12,8:7 Miners Ignore "No picket" rule at Bayswater No minera stoppage today 16.8:8 20.2:5 Blackbutt (Leader) 17.8:2 State Government acquires land In valley for Grafting O'er the scars (Clutha project at coal resources 28.2:3 Ravensworth) 17.8:2 In the dark (Leader) 2.3:2 Coal relief "two edged sword" 19,8:1 Experts called to reservoir mine Inquiry Mine hearing enda aoon 21,8:8 ,3.3:7 New took at mining menace 23,8:2 Miners seek 24 claims 8.3:8 Japaneae milla "may ease out" 25.8:3 Northern seams lure big money 10.3:3 Clutha plan opena ip new job vista 27.8:1 N.S.W. to allow women In pits 10.3:3 Coal lease offered to B.H.P. 27,8:3 Oak fears threat In $2M Hexham coal plant Watch lept on mine growth 31,8:10 11,3:1 Mt, Thorley coal loading plan on view 9.9:7 New head for coal owners 11.3:11 Muswellbrook gears for mines yowth 10.9:15 Move to save mine history 11.3:HV2 Singleton to seek advice on mines 14.9:13 Ccial plan gets impaact order 18.3:7 Coal mining decision (Leader) 15,9:2 Mines rescue semi-final 18.3:HV1 Year round mining plan rejected 15,9:7 $100 funeral grant sought by miners 18.3:HV1 Valley mines part of $.62M deal 17,9:8 Warkworth prepiares for mining 17.9:9 Coalmine cash boost of 165% 22.3:9 Singleton aeon as Industrial centre 18.9:8 Coal pxjllutlon Inquiry move 23.3:3 $7.50 riae in minera penaiona 18.9:9 Waterlogged collieries may soon bo aaaeta Minera to give ip project 18.9:9 23.3:11 Valley coal future topic at meeting 18.9:11 Unions optimistic on Aberdaro reopening Mine aafety idea earns mn $750 22.9:12 25.3:3 Lease plan may close mine 25,9:1 Repxjrt on open cuts urged 5.4:6 Cesanock can cash in on Singleton nining 28,9:3 Fly ash used in Aberdaro mine recovery bid Japanese coal mission vislta valley 29,9:12 6.4:9 Coal Induatry delegates to meet 30,9:12 Council likely to meet protestors 8.4:LH1 Mine land dispute: minister stops in 1.10:3 Mine plan puts beauty spot in danger Japianeae tour coalminea 1.10:5 (Fishing Point) 8.4:LH1 Ifcie gains acceptance suggested 7.10:16 Youth neetlng on coal plan 19.4:9 Great coal era for H.V. 9.10:1 Colliery plan for washery rejected 19,4:10 Coal industry jobs increase 13.10:8 Partners agree to Nebo deal 3.5:3 Ooal seen aa main energy source 13,10:15 Severance \arlation denied 6.5:9 $20 million mining project tiogina near Ceaanock Coal finance sought 10,5:6 16/,10:1 Ccjaltrimmers-proposed log of wages 3,6:4 Great Coal (Leader) 16.10:2 Singleton prepares for ccaal boom 14,5:5 New life for coal seam (Greta Seam) 16.10:2 Miners resent federal brief at hearing 20.5:1 Late plea made for dd mine building 19.10:8 Cessnock pit to reopen 21.5:5 Coalmining still a family affair 20.10:10 Miners press log of claims 21,5:9 Check on mine work "solo task" 20.10:11 Mlllfield plan gpts qualified approval Mineworkers pension (Leader) 21.10:2 27,5:11 Protest strike on sick miner 21.10:10 AberSare NOt-th colliery reopens 29.5:9 North makes advanced mining vehicle 21.10:12 Closed mine to resume work soon 1.6:10 Miners' case for talka 22.10:5 Mines miniater plans dbrthern inspection Order halts colliery demolition 23.10:3 3.6:3 B.H.P. firms Lake coal plans 27.10:1 Thornton coal stockpile upaets reaidenta Landa acts on Richmond Main 27.10:3 4,6:1 Newvale claim adjourned 27.10:11 P.T.C. spends tig on COALMINING (C'td) COMMONWEALTH STEEL CO. LTD H.V. Coal draws French 8.11:1 , Million up without a disabling accident Qld mines team wins contest 8.11:8 11.3:11 Miller gets new coal area 9.11:1 U.S. computer feeds Comsteel lathe 16.3:11 Mining plans for discussion (Denman, Maintenance row spreads 7.4:7 Muswellbrook and Singleton) 11.11:16 280 strike over reinstatement refusal 1.9:3 B.H.P. cuts output at four Northern Collieries Strike off at Comsteel 3.9:8 12,11:1 Sacked man prospects "Jeopardised by naming" Coal body to meet council 15,11:8 4,9:9 Medallions awarded for mines rescue work Inion still aeeka mna job 8.9:7 18.11:14 Coal mining to need special planning 23.11:13 COMPUTERS Hunter ooal development proceeds despite lull 24.11:17 Grant aids school's computer trainees 13,4:5 $iM check on colliery pollution (Buchanan, Computer likely for Singleton rates 17.6:12 Lemlngton Colliery) 9.12:7 Five councils may share combined computer Work found for sacked miners 11.12:9 service 28,10:7 Pension rises for widows of miners sought 14.12:6 CONSERVATION New year hope for miner pensions 15.12:28 $60M coal plan for Valley 16.12:18 Soil study bonus from pipeline 26,2:HV2 Prosperity hope for $60M coal plan 17.12:3 $259,000 for Merriwa soil project 18,3:HV2 • Qld post for former Hebburn man (Mr leuan Conservationists "not A,L,P,"front 19,3:3 Roberts) 17.12:4 Soil offecer's service is rewarded (Mr B,Cowan) Colliery strike after dismissal 17.12:5 1,4:HV1 Mine pension increased 18,12:8 $164,000 for Isls Valley soil work 1.4:HV1 An example of change 20,12:2 $4.5M grants for estates 21.4:32 Mine pension cheques 24.12:4 Conservation (public appeal) 29.4:8 Minister to see H.V. work on soil 10,8:8 COALMINING - ACCIDENTS AND FATALITIES Conservation work lauded (John and Esmond Ellery) 12.8:7 N.Coast miner dies in gas blast (Nymbolda) Grafting over the acara (Clutha project at 13,1:1 Ravensworth) 17.8:2 Burnt miner still serious 14,1:4 National estate program "in peril" 6.9:6 Munmorah miner injured 20.1:3 Soil check in Valley 25.9:8 Rescue drills astray, mine union claims Soil experts study mines 7.10:10 20,1:7 Conservation work to cost $11,000 30.10:33 Emergency agency denies pit help withheld High hopes for new reserve 4,11:LH1 22.1:8 Nature reserve to be dedicated 10.11:7 Man saved from Liddell fall 28,2:3 Coast erosion study ordered 1,12:10 Six hurt in mine accident (Munmorah) 29.4:7 Public can buy conservation repiort 9,12:LH3 Snagged ^Ir line saves miners 25.8:1 Charging "Rhino" threatens lives in mines CONSERVATORlUM OF MUSIC (Cessnock) 15.12:1 Mine victim seriously ill 16,12:7 Scholarship planned 5,3:7 Miner dies in Singleton cave In (John "First" for aymphoniats 30,4:5 Gibney) 24.12:5 Lunchtime concert veil received 28,7:23 Injustice (Leader) 29.12:2 Newcastle Orchestra on tour 8,10:7 Sketches highlight one-woman show (Margot COALMINING PRODUCTION Hamilton) 11.10:6 No ectra space for Conservatorium 1.12:15 N.S.W. Coal output slips 20..1: 6 Mines work nine days 14.2:8 CONSUMER AFFAIRS More coal produced last year 19,2:9 Future coal a deep problem 21.2:9 State coal output down 10.8:13 Clash cf interests likely in portfolio 8,1:16 N.S.W. coal output jumps 3.11:20 No restriotjons on aerosol cans 16.3:3 Record coal output 9.12:15 Committee to review trade act 2.4:3 Northern coal output up 29.12:16 State move to ban harmful goods 22.4:3 Electric blanketa;fIre risk 4.5:7 Spinning toy dangeroua 5,5:1 COINS Waranty "for buyer protection" 17,6:7 Rare coin exhibition worth a mint 10,2:7 Conaumer inquiry ordered 28.6:3 Seller puts Maxim to maximum teat 2,7:3 State warns car dealera 1,7:6 $1550 for 1930 penny 14.7:9 Contenta code sought for soap 10,8:3 Toy needle"alck" 27.8:3 Nightwear material planned 3,9:3 COLLEGES OF ADVANCED EDUCATION Standard for play equipment 16,9:20 State moves on dangerous toys 16,11:3 Country "hoatlle" to C.A.E. ideaa 22,1:13 Relief move 23,12:3 Reaearch area opened at Avondale 26,2, LH3 A Dane but not melancholy (Dr,Andreasen) CORPORATE AFFAIRS 27.5:LH5 Old Chapel facoa end (Avondale) 1.7:LH1 Summons for Junie Moroai 7,5:3 Agrreement on Uni enrolment 7.7:11 Abeles named in Barton report 26,8:3 Former atudent returna (Dr P. Land) 19.8:LH5 Director named, charged (Bella Esidei) 31,8:1 Pride goes before a riae 23,8:3 Strasser cited under companies Act 2,9:3 The world his class (Dr Edward E. White) "No deala" made with Bartona 15,9:3 9.9:LH2 Three on company chargea 28,9:3 Tutor for Morpeth College (Rev. Dr T.J.Wright) Former Minaec men plead not guilty 28,9:3 25,9:33 Part of Minsec indictment struck out 29.9:3 Student allowances rise 40% 7,10:7 Profit in Minsec deal "was false" Q,C, says Avondale's bumper crop 25.11:1H 1 30.9:3 Graduates set Avondale record 29,11:8 Minaec directors cleared 22.10:5 COMMONWEALTH GAMES Police drop fraud investigations (Murumba Oil N.L. and Bounty Oil Ltd.) 6,11:9 Company director jailed for 7 years (Sydney) Brisbane likely to host 1982 Games 10,6:6 Brisbane talks on Games finance 16,7:16 20.11:11 Edmonton gearing up for Games 9.12:18 COST OF LIVING COMMONWEALTH SCIENTIFIC AND INDUCTRIAL ORGANISATION Inflation record predicted 28.1:8 C.S.I.R.O. finds hills and valleys in C.O.L. highest aince 1951 29.1:1 ocean 1.6:3 It could be worae (Leader) 29.1:2 Food for thought (Leader) 23.4:2 Food C.P.I, falla in 5 citiea 18.5:3 Conaumer index pointera today 16.7:3 Battling on (Leader) 17.7:2 Food price riaea alow, trim inflation 17,7:3 Suicide use of the C.P.I. 13.8:2 N,M,H. INDEX 23. 1976 CRICKET (C'td) COST OF UVING (C'td) Dearer meat pushes C.P.I. 15.10:3 Australia slumps as West Indies hit back Test is still to come (Leader) 22,10:2 in test 24,1:32 400 lead will suit Chappell 26.1:14 COUNTRY PARTY 72 and still not out (Herb "Joey" Cox ) 27.1:1 Australia thrash Windies attack 27.1:14 Punch talks to C.P. branch 18.3:HV1 Cosier in doubt 28.1:24 N.C.P. fund questioned 19.3:3 Gibbs equal wicket mark 28.1:24 Electoral council chief chosen (I, Steele- Richards lead test fight back 28.1:24 Park) 19.3:3 Australia needed only 43 minutes 29.1:18 Dairymen quit C.P, in protest 30.4:1 No aising up by Australia in last test 30.1:14 Resignations report refuted 1,5:1 Numbers men put to test today 31.1:9 How to win power (Leader) 7,6:2 Teams change on eve of last test 31.1:32 Country Party bewilders (John Holland) 17,6:2 Windies stick to their task 2,2:16 N.C.P. "yes" on W.A. coalition future 22.6:1 Gilmour,Lillee rout batsmen 3,2:14 Federal N.CP. gets tough with Qld 31.7:3 It is only a matter of time for Windies 4.2:32 Tamworth woman new C.P. officer 16.8:7 Dismal finale to West Indies tour 5.2:20 Anthony's strength tested 14.10:17 Walters satisfies N.S.W. selectors 5.2:20 Anthony challenge reports denied 18,10:3 Chappell confident of holding top place 6.2:14 N,C.P. warned against split 18.10:3 $400 test bonus to Australians 13.2:14 The clan behind Anthony 20.10:2 Victoria cautious of ahield clash 13.2:14 Punch plan to keep people in country 24.11:19 Five teams battling for two places 16.2:13 Gilmour's century boost In shield 17.2:18 COURTS Outright to West Aust, in shield 17,2:18 Spin pair gave N.S.W, victory 18.2:28 Privy council - with no appeal 24.1:1 Cricket team goes on strike 24,2:1 Coatless men dressed down 28.1:8 Chappell paves way for ahield win 24,2:16 Court start sought (Muswellbrook) 29.1:HV2 Queensland only Challenger 24,2:16 Supreme court service 30.1:5 N.S.W, in strong position 24,2:16 Supreme Court opening 13.2:6 Shield team denied workout 26.2:22 Magistrate closes court to public 17,2:1 Fitness test for Prior 27,2:14 Service marks court opening 17,2:7 Chappell in line for record 27,2:14 Justice in the open (Leader) 18,2:1 N.S.W. crumble in shield 28.2:32 Secret conspiracy hearing erters fourth day South Africa cricket tour "good move" 1.3:3 19.2:1 Washout ruins shield chances 1.3:18 Open court or closed: what the law holds 23.2:2 South Australia clinch ahield 2.3:16 Valley courthouse restoration plan 29.4:6 N.S.W. offer to Ian Chappell 5.3:14 A refusal to be ignored 6.3:32 Jury fluency check 1.5:31 Court house restoration starts 4.5:7 Benaud aeeks change of heart in S.Africa Some press access to child courts favoured 12.3:3 7,6:3 Herald award to Corling 15.3:16 Exposing child courts backed 8.6:6 "Superstar" cricketers Richards and Lillee Country night courts hinted 16.6'3 finally clash 30/3:14 Night Courts (Note) 21.6:2 Wilkinson to play with Glamorgan 2,4:14 Jury duty net to catch more 22.7:3 Top cricket awards 13,4:24 Jury duty for women gets welcome 23.7:5 Lillee aims at top 23,4,14 Easing of court dress law sought 11,8:11 Magic moment in career of batting champion No sound recording yet for courta 10,11:10 (Don a-adman) 30,4:18 Hunter divorce court cloaes despite big usage Corling seeks cricket spoat 10,8:18 11.12:8 Oldfield an artiat with glovea (W.A,[Bert] Oldfield) 11.8:34 CRICKET Approval on N.Z. tour 13,8:20 Cricket "out" at sports centre 13.8:20 Chappell looks at Melbourne 13.8:20 Test lineup reshuffle 1.1:12 "The son" bats on (Sir Donald Bradman) 27.8:16 Murray may be opener 2,1:12 Windies go for a pace bid 3.1:24 Revered Scone doctor was test captain (Henry Injured pair lead teat fight back 5,1:18 James Herbert Scott) 17.9:16 Chappell turns test fortunes 6.1:14 Historic cricket test gala 25.9:33 Season's opening brings back many memories Roberts to play shield with N.S.W. 7,1:28 (Arch Fraser) 1.10:14 Chappell close to record 7,1:28 Mallett's last season 7.1:28 Dark days brought top bat North (Arthur Chipperfleld) 15.10:16 Captain gives team warning 7.1:28 Australia wraps up Test seriea 8,1:1 Top batsman ratea low acore as highlight (Jack Mayes) 5.11:18 Pair'a bid for ahield pxjsitlon 8,1:20 Two centuries three wicketa puta N.S.W. on Return tour to Caribbean 8.1:20 top 23,11:18 Thompaon shatters Windies 8.1:20 N,S,W, move up ahield ladder 24,11:31 Early results costly 9.1:12 Gilmour leads flghtback In shield 29,11:20 Family honor to uphold 9.1:12 Shield lead to Queensland 30,11:22 Wright to revive fond memories 10.1:28 Roberta rested from West Indies XI. 10.1:30 Time catches up with Athol (Athol Connor) Cosier a casualty in K,0, Cricket 12.1:14 30,11:22 Batting collapse gives W,Indies Innlnga win Maiden century by Davis gives Australia lead 12,1:14 27,12:12 Teenager topples touriata 12.1:14 Walters "not out" angers Pakiatania 28,12:1 Another chance for Greenidge 13.1:14 O'Keefe key to teat win 28.12:26 Gilmore v. McCosker in cricket challenge Last pair hold up Australia 29,12:22 13.1:14 Captain had no aay in draw 30.12:18 Thomaon fit but x-raya for Coaler 13,1:14 Rain ruins W. Indies bid for practice 14.1:26 CRIMES AND ALLEGED CRIMES Shearer cuts W.I. out of win chance 15.1:18 Qld radio station inbid to hold Thomaon 15,1:18 Sympathy coats pjatlent $50. 1,1:5 S.A. offer to Richards 15.1:18 Police disarm Bellbird man 2,1:1 Lloyd ill, sent to bed 16.1:12 Crowd hit - driver guarded 2.1:3 Gilmore and McCosker turn an charity crowd Coral Sea stowaway ends U.S. trip with $9, 19.1:3 3.1:5 Lillee back for fifth test 19,1:16 Bedside court lays charges against man Brothers wreck Newcastle's cricket hopes (melbourne)m 3.1:21 19,1:16 "Blow with shoe" story doubted 3.1:21 Richards sets pace for teammates 19.1:16 Nationwide search for stolon baby (Sydney) Rain threat to Qld win 19.1:16 5.1:3 Lillee fit for test 20.1:16 Bomb blast at Newspaper (Maitland Mercury) Run spree by West Indies 20.1:16 5,1:8 Washout a setback for Q'land 20,1:16 Woman charged with abduction 6.1:1 Thomson signs $633,000 contract 21,1:1 S.M. orders sale of car, 10 year ban (E.Kollner) Fast bowlers on injured list 21,1:30 6,1:4 Lillee turns down cricket offer 22,1:1 Upset Motor cyclist sped through streets Julien ruled out of test 22,1:20 (K. Mason) 6.1:4 Open position worries Windies 23.1:14 Dropped fcx5d wrapper cost $46. 7.1:1 One-day series In Caribbean 23.1:14 Pensioner worked to pay for funeral (G.Collard) 7a:l, N.M.H, INDEX 24, 1976 CRIMES AND ALLEGED CRIMES (C'td) CRIMES *JD ALLEGED CRIMES - (C'td) S.M. describes dirty shop as "disgraceful) Rent office bombing attempt a flzzer (Melbourne) (A.Gldas) 10.2:6 7,1:1 Suspended soccer player on bond for striking Impostor checked "Ideal figure" 7,1:5 referee 10.2:6 Woman walked out with bag 7,1:5 Bomb blasts home after dud (Melbourne) 11.2:3 $70 fine for dog dumper 7.1:5 Remanded on kidnap charge (P.Clements) 11.2:5 Shot blasts window - youth arrested 8.1:3 Socer coach on bond for shoplifting (Sydney) N.Z, mother fails to find trace of missing 13.2:6 son 8.1:16 3 months >il for gooda worth $46. (R.Woodrow) Gun fired to scare father (G,Bradford) 9,1:1 13.2:6 Rallman in close call 9,1:4 Baby found lying in water in Toronto gutter Accused "happy to be in jail" (Melb.) 9.1:4 16.2:1 Hospital T.V. set trickster jailed (D.Casslick) 9.1:4 Donnelly refused bail in conspiracy case 21.2:1 Barrister set off Cathedral bomb - police 9.1:4 Thieves raid shop after car crash 23,2:7 Manager collapses (Sydney) 9.1:4 Clerk forged benefits claims, court told 24,2:3 Man forced girl into car (T.Propert) 9.1:4 Bank foils big racket In travel cheques 27,2:1 Church blast witness "saw man run" 10.1:4 Jury finds man not guilty in car death case Desith threats against police 10.1:26 27,2:6 Experts check ships after bomb hoax call 12.1:1 Feeding birds earna summons 27,2:6 Inspector called in on bash inquiry 13.1:3 Warning led to theft from constable Shirt theft brings fine (J. Norris) 13.1:4 (D,Bloomfield) 3,2:1 Jailed for bad cheques (J.Spice) 13.1:5 Three men for trial on seed theft charges Policeman hit, S.M. told (H.Pratten) 13.1:5 2.3:8 Gifts stolen "for family" 13.1:5 S.M. opens court to fix bail 2.3:8 Police believe girl abducted (Eloise Worlidge) Consultant faces $70,000 charge 3,3:9 14.1:3 3 remanded on stealing charges 5,3:6 Abduction was planned - police (Sydney) 14.1:6 Policeman cpiestioned on shots (Brisbane) 9,3:3 Test shot led to arrest of "hold up duo" 14.1:6 491 cassetes seized, pirate trader fined (Syd.) Granny fined for boy's drive 14.1:17 9.3:3 Savings stolen - and lost 16.1:1 Supt "ordered no charge" 10.3:1 Woman dies in salon explosion (Melbourne) 16.1:3 Three for trial on conspiracy charge 10,3:1 $50 fine for smashing glass door 16.1:4 Pensioner duped of $254 11.3:1 Missing girl feared dead )(Eloise Worledge, Charity workshop raided again 11.3:3 Melbourne) 17,1:3 Widow overcharged $1215 19.3:1 Bomb threat closes air terminal (Sydney) Two men charged with pretences 20.3:1 19,1:1 Man guilty of stealing (M.Badier) 20.3:5 Man struck pet with axe, court told 20,1:1 Public "hamp)ers police" 23.3:1 Questions on missing girl 20,1:3 Bilker left jail with $11, ran up $156 bill Driver for trial over road death (W, Tlnson) (J.Thompson) 23.3:6 20.1:6 $100 fine for smashing 44c glass (D.McCarter) Shoplifter followed anothers example 20,1:6 23.3:6 Poll, pub and penalty (D,Murray) 20,1:6 Man in court on kidnap charge (Cobar) 24,3:3 Jail over car, glass Incident (R.Padberg)2o.1:6 Investment loss led to mail tampering (Sydney) Car park slew brings $120 fine (R.Nlznik) 20.1:6 24.3:7 Girl petrol bomb victim dies (Melb) 21.1:7 Man faces trial (Sydney) 25.3:3 Theft, drive, smash in matter of aeconda 21.1:9 Bullet hits woman outside home (Sydney) 21.1:9 Two benefit claims add up to Jail (B.Duggan) Maitland bank raiders 40o haul 21,1:10 26,3:7 Long flight home for missing Cobar child Two on fraud chargea fcrgelt $800 bail 27,3:5 21.1:12 Charity theif bungles call 29.3:1 Gunman hunt after policeman shot (Sydney) $1600 horse gear stolen 29,3:7 22.1:1 Pensioner, 80, paid $1,000 for roof painting 31,3:7 Police arrest 27 in raids 22.1:7 Laborer "held off police with shotgun" Photograph slashed for love (Syd) 2,4:6 (Melbourne) 22.1:7 Two for trial on fraud charge (Syd) 3,4:3 Men broke windows to end frustration 22.1:7 Stabbing victim's hand may be useless (P,Rapcic) Man extradited on kidnap charge 22.1:7 3,4:9 Cobar's Peggry and mother reunited 23.1:1 Boy used in 'despicable" fraud (L, Turnbull) Gunmen evade police hunt 23.1:3 Argument costs man $99. (A.Wheeler) 7,4:6 ^•'^'•^ Two plead guilty to shop lifting 23,1:6 Seaman denies culpability (C,Neville) 7,4:6 False claim from pools alleged 23,1:6 Seaman bonded on driving charge (S.Neville) 8.4:11 Woman for trial on kidnapping charge (Sydney) 24,1:3 Man pleads gui}.ty to protencoa (R, Martin) "Not very" plea not poaalble 24,1:9 10.4:9 Bond, fine for hitting dog with axe (J.Carlaon) Bricklayer jailed for aix montha (R.Smith) 24,1:9 10,4:9 Repayment of $700 in dole ordered (J, Gould) Canberra Interpol neta two auapects 14.4:3 24.1:9 Fire bomb thrown at Gateshead School 15.4:5 Cobar case remand 24.1:9 Train driver jailed (Katoomba) 15.4:5 Three men fined over wheat 24.1:9 Wounding charge bail $5,000 (P.Rupcic) 15,4:6 Woman takes prison option 28,1:1 Extortionists spoil c«rs (Tas) 16.4:3 $2,200 seed theft alleged by police 28,1:7 Genocide "not finished" 16,4:3 Extradited driver put on $1,000 bail 28,1:7 Blklea challenge police to fight 19,4:1 Man charged over knife incident (G,Thorley) Bomb blasts hiatoric building 20,4:3 28.1:8 Eight men remanded in Bathurst court 20,4:6 Driver alleges intent to steal seed loads Reaidenta scatter as ahota fired (Brisl^ane) 29.1:7 20,4:6 Judge strikes over law 30.1:1 Easter fines at Bathurst total $5,300 21,4:3 Bandits smash into e;ar, seize payroll (Sydney) $50 fine for call at police 21,4:3 30,1:3 Plates fly in cafe row (B,Boyce) 21,4:12 Two plead guilty (S.Boswell and R.Blakely) Motoriat jailed for ban breach (L, Robinson) 3.3:2 21,4:12 Bribe attempt leads to fine (D.Kaleel) 3.2:3 "Hot" car was policeman's (J.Briggs) 22.4:10 Brothers lank passbook paid for spree Film star picture charge 22,4:10 (V.Cadogan) 4.2:14 Currency charge remands 23,4:5 Valueless cheques "furnished flat" 23,4:6 Pensioners fined for shoplifting 4.2:14 (B, Dessaiz) Test toast cost $100 (Melbourne) 5.2:3 No case found against mother 23,4:6 Director on fraud charges 5.2:13 "Insider" trading verdict quashed 23,4:6 Solution "close" on missing schoolgirl 6.2:3 Bua shelter tjaaher fined $200 (P, Buxton) Fine stumps cricket fan 6,2:6 24,4:9 9 months jail for refund (K,Rigley) 7,2:9 $26,000 theives miss crown (Brisbane) 27,4:3 5 years jail for shooting de facto wife (Sydney) Junction bank raid: man on four chargea 28,4:7 7,2:9 Constable on two chargea (Brlabane) 29.4:6 Man's arm, leg slashed in cell (R, Markham) "Gun" threat to bank man alleged 29.4:6 7.2:9 Blue movie bribe brings fine 29.4:6 Jail for father who hid children (Melb,) 7,2:9 "Drowned" MAN reunited with family (B.Dessalx) Bomb left en doorstep proves faulty 9,2:3 30.4:7 N.M.H. INDEX 25. 1976 CRIMES AND ALLEGED (EIMES (C'td) CRIMES AND ALLEGED CHIMES (C'td) Court bills state 1.5:1 Abductor commits suicide (Adelaide) 15.7:3 Probation for pop singer (Willaim Shakespeare) Jail follows credit card "spree" (G.Langer) 1.5:1 15.7:5 Abandoned booty found in bush 3,5:1 Breach on social security alleged (I.Euit) Horse left unfed:$200 fine 5.5:1 15,7:5 Crash death after warning: witness 55:18 Horse fraud alleged (Sydney) 16.7:5 Top stallion stolen at Adamstown (Dorian Boy) Bank officer foiled stolen cheque ruse 16.7:5 5,5:20 Summons over alleged betting dismissed Jurors let go after talk reported 6.5:6 (P. Flood) 20.7:5 Driver, 18, found culpable (A.Ancuk) 6.5:6 S.M. told $500,000 missing 21.7:9 Pest Workman on fraud charges (J. Banfield) Appeal court frees couple 23.7:5 7.5:5 $100,000 fur haul for drive in raiders (Melb.) Car'theft syndicate smashed (Queensland) 7.5:7 26,7:1 Family's dog shot in chest 8.5:5 Cheque deceptions incredible - S.M. (Roy Flnley) Weekend detention for six months (P. Ancuk) 26.7:8 8.5:9 Pest controllers on fraud charges 27.7:1 Gunman dies In Adelaide siege 11.5:3 Baby sitter jailed for kidnap (Catherine Jail terms for clothesline raiders 11,5:6 Chapman, Sydney) 27.7:5 Baby girl snatched in home (Lilydale) 12.5:1 Former exterminators sent for trial 28.7:8 Theft halts cancer sufferer (Robert King) Amateur fined fcr illegal broadcasts 28.7:8 12.5:1 $54,400 theft charge: man to face trial $212,000 "lost" in transit from Katoomba 12.5:1 (Port Macquarie) 29.7:3 Meat baits found in greyhound kennels (Brisbane) Footpath peeper fined $180. (C.Fisher) 30.7:5 12.5:3 Alleged escapee extradited (J. Fbberts) 30.7:5 Driver "was staggering before pole smash" Anti-smuggling patrols hint 30.7:7 12,5:10 Girls bashed man: police (Queensland) 5.8:6 Baby abduction arrest (Lilydale) ;3.5:1 Accountant jailed for fraud (Ronald Hyams, Mail train waited for missing $212,000 13.5:1 Sydney) 5.8:6 Crash pole "hard to see, badly placed" 13,5:7 Offenders to serve public 10.8:2 State orders inquiry Into parking fine 13,5:7 Bus driving prank costs student $200 fine Kidnap woman "Yearned for baby" 14.5:3 10.8:10 Boy left to drown coroner told (Frank Polvere) Fitting the crime (Leader) 11.8:2 14.5:3 Constable "entitled to shoot aaaailant" Five face mine conspiracy charge 14.5:7 (Malcolm Munro) 11.8:10 "No memory"of Waratah car crash 14,5:7 Love did not find a way (Gerard Smith) 11.8:10 Jail for dole cheques theft (Raymond Cooper) Arm fractured in row over horaea (Dennia 15,5:5 Shelton) 11.8:10 Guilty verdict on drive charge (Robert Downie) Destruction, theft on "large scale" (Leonard 15.5:5 de Sain) 12.8:13 15 Witnesses for conspiracy charge hearing Interpol will help in search 13.8:7 15.5:5 two charged with public mischief 13.8:7 Police hunt man after Taree solicitor shot Solicitor alleges attack in custody (P.Palozzi) 18,5:1 14.8:5 Three facing conspiracy charges (Brisbane) Dog owner fined, put on bond for neglect (Ruby 18,5:1 Palmer) 21.8:9 Two fined for secret base entry 18.5:7 Pensioner told house infested 21.8:9 $8,000 on Walgett train vanishes 19.5:1 $100 fine for tackling dog (Brisbane) 21.8:31 Shots reported at Beresfield 19,5:1 Unlicensed driver gets weekend jail (Darrell Five years for dole tax fraud (Robert Martin) Gore) 24.8:10 19.5:8 Woman alleges rifle threat (Walter Crofts) Pistol "found in truck"(Eric Simpson) 19.5:8 24,8:10 Culpjable driver jailed (Robert Downie) 19.5:8 Bail refused in forgery case 24.8:10 Bonds for five over stolen seed 20.5:6 Violent society"exists" in Australia 25.8:9 Bond and fine on pistol charge 20.5:6 Driver "on wrong side" 25.8:9 (Morton Hawthorne) Top policeman "played along" with bribery Bank puts up big reward to net note thieves 20.5:11 26.8:3 $8,000 in mailbag found 21.5:1 Police wound gunman 26.8:3 Kidnapped girl found (Sydney) 22.5:1 Bribery conspiracy alleged 28,8:8 Famous Australian paintings stolen 25.5:3 Thief gets 7j years (John Blower) 28,8:9 Man used knife In attack, girl alleges 25.5:5 Man took union funds for own lae (Wayne Reed) Trial set on wound charge (P. Rubclc) 26,5:9 31,8:8 Child kidnap brings prison 26.5:8 Three shots fired into bedroom (Patrick Youth charged over dole claims (Ian Hunter) Palozzi) 31.8:8 27.5:6 $300 bonds for club theft 31,8:8 Teenagers reach end of line (Brisbane) 27.5:11 Extradited wholesaler faces 18 charges (Sydney) 2 jailed for stealing petrol 28,5:6 31.8:8 Kiss cost $76 (Adelaide) 28.5:6 Man cashed Mother's cheques 1,9:16 Bullet hits police station 28.5:9 Borers in home alleged 1.9:16 Gun victim mystery (Melbourne) 31.5:3 Youth put In hospital by "unprovoked attack" Dog baiter hits Taree again 31.5:8 1,9:16 Knife used in bag theft 31.5:11 Police alleges driving licences racket 1,9:18 Man, 31, faces cheat charge (M, Haye) 1,6:9 Evidence "unlawfully removed" (Brisbane) 2.9:3 Low flyer refuses to pay (Syd) 1,6:9 Bankstown bowman fined for ambush 2.9:6 Jail for leather coat theft 1.6:9 Bankrupt facea 10 credit charges (Brlabane) $300 penalty for animal cruelty 1.6:9 3.9:8 New ban on young motoriat (Gary Furnias) 2.6:8 Extradition (Lawrence Gascoig^ne) 4.9:5 New law "slowly" 3,6:1 Man en wounding charge (Melb) 6.9:3 Racehorse conspiracy alleged (Brisbane) 3.6:6 Accountant on 45 charges (Syd) 7.9:3 Homemade bombs blow Maitland letter boxes 4,6:1 Five car chargfos cost man $180 7.9:8 Treapiasser at Golden Sands had $1067 10.6; 11 Bogus photo stunt bringa $300 fine 7,9:8 Driver found guilty on 2 charges 11.6:5 Attacker "was inlove with victim's wife" Motor bike disguise fails 11.6:5 (E.Hocking) 8,9:10 Hit by car near median: wilneas 16.6:7 Youth's Jaw broken, S.M, told 9,9:12 Man faces firearm charge 22,6:5 14 years for ambush, attack on solicitor Pools entry to "stir" mates, court told (E, Hocking) 9,9:12 (R.Owens) 26.6:9 Razor blades in shoes, court told 9,9:12 Shop guard asserts pensioner put bottle in 30 Sewing machines go missing 10.9:3 pocket (Alfonso Sernas) 30,6:8 Hotel row leads to $445 fine 10.9:8 Schoolboy alleges knife slash 1.7:6 Man wandered through home 10.9:8 Yooth for trial on wounding account (D.Brady) Hoodlums' shooting spree 13.9:1 2.7:5 Man tried to kill wife, S.M. told (Sydney) Pensioner guilty of shoplifting (A.Sernas) 14,9:7 3,7:5 Head cutter jailed for 3 years (Brisbane) 15.9:1 Pools"wlnner"told boss I quit 6.7:5 Marriage charge pleas rejected (Brisbane) 15.9:7 Company guilty of tape" piracy" 6.7:5 Mother 28, jailed for stealing (K. Pilarskl) For aantence on wound count (R, Young) 7.7;12 16.9:1 Bribery trial record (Brisbane)m 9.7:6 Punishment (Leader) 17.9:2 Smuggling piatrols increased 10.7;9 26, 1976 N.M.H. INDEX CRIMES AND ALLEGED CRIMES (C'td) CRIMES AND ALLEGED CRIMES (C'td) State to discuss appeals on ball 3.11:3 Lobster conviction appeal lodged (Ian Gillon) Driver bound ever, fined (William Pannell) 17.9:6 Man "threw beer cans at ti^in hostess (Chris ton^charged on 46 fraud counts (Sydney) 3.11:6 Brown) 17.9:6 foal shot dead 3.11:10 Mare and unborn $40. and no comeback (Melb) 18.9:1 suspended police on conspiracy, forging counts Youth "out dead woman's wrists" 18.9:3 Raids on meters alleged 18.9:9 No case in plot diarge (Sydney) 6.11:3 Pest report costs man $200 fine 18.9:9 TcStt^ls end 6 month trial (Brisbane 6.11:3 Comedian shot in hotel 21.9:3 Kidnapping Mother on probation (Melbourne) Po'ice fear for girl ("-^^""'•"^\'-", •^3 Bikie war, 3 still sought (Melb.) 9.11.3 21.9:7 Fals^ doi; claims earns $121 fine (Alwyn $60 fine for false pretence (Vicki Reid) 21.9:7 Child "went limp" died after crash (Bruse Lawrence) 9.11:6 / ,„v,n Hall) Englund) 22.9:8 Club manager sentenced to jail (John Hall) Shooting: man "in union diapute" (Sydney) Crime orgy brings 16 year sentences 10-11;1° 22.9:12 Judge shuts carnal Knowledge hearing (George Victimless crime study 23.9:1 Deranged gunman kills two girls (Brisbane) Martin) 11.11:6 23,9:3 Policemen face forgery trial (Sydney) 12.11.6 Bail request refused 12.11:6 Motorist sent for trial (Richard Holmes) 23.9:10 Man jailed on theft cheque charges (George Culpable driver jailed for 2j years 23.9:10 Fine for drug" squad claim (Robert O'Neill) Doyle) 13.11:9 ^ 1« n . =1 25.9:9 No bail for coffin cheater (Sydney) 16.11.5 Poker machine offence brings fine, bond. 28.9:6 Mail sorter fined for theft (Paul Fielding) Disqualified driver jailed (Bruce McMahon) 16.11:8 29.9:16 Jail for d-lving without licence (Ronald $1,2M fraud aEeged 30,9:3 Wakeling) 16,11:8 Kerr home, trespass remand 30.9:6 Two fined for offensive behaviour 16.11.12 Widow died "In fear of prison", 30,9:6 7 remanded on street charges (Sydney) 16.11:12 Father of six Jailed on dole charge (Sydney Dumping costs man $126 (Keith Maher) 17.11:8 Nicholes) 1,10:7 Clerk sentenced to periodic detention (John Hotel closed by brawls (Tuncurry) 4,10:1 Clarke) 17.11:8 Developer alleges kidnap and threats (Melb) 2 Sydney men convicted cf offerelng bribe 5.10:3 (Peter Franklin and George arnes) 18,11:10 Islington man faces gun charges (Roy Thompson) Gelegnite exploded near home S.M. told 18.11:10 5.10:8 Hand bag hammer woman's defence 18.11:10 Man serves two days jail over golf ball Theft of rented T.V. brings fine 19,11:8 (Brisbane) 5.10:8 Escapee faces sentence 19.11:8 Bathurst motor racing crowd quiet 5.10:8 Police ailed after screams (Woodstock St, Medical fund theft nets $22,000 7.10:3 Mayfield) 20.11:3 Youth burnt overlooked haul (N.Kvaternuka) Youth remanded on safe theft charge 20,11:11 7.10:10 Two men fined for car park fight 23,11:10 Wounding brings jail (Robert Young) 9,10;9 Schoolgirl abducted - safe (Carlngbah Primary Allegation on boxer attack denied 9.10:9 School) 25.11:10 Soccer fan pushed linesman, fined $100 (Sydney) Nine jears In mental homes, but normal 12,10:6 (melbourne) 25.11:10 Four cars damaged, S.M. told (Paul Tindall) $40 fine for 69c groceries theft 12.10:7 Man for sentence on wounding count (Michael 25.11:10 Lafuer) 13.10:7 Sydney man on cheque charges (Stephen Renouf) B ird smugglers to pay $5,800 14.10:3 25.11:10 Bullet fired into bus (Charlestown) 26,11:1 Trespasser to receive mental care 14.10:8 Alcoholism led to crime and jail (Robin Sheedy) Steward on four charges (Neville Anwyl) 15.10:6 S.M. told man died after attack 15,10:6 26.11:6 Couple serious after stabbing (Melbourne) 16.10:3 $500 bond on wound charge (Bryan Cameron) Judge directs retrial on kidnap charge (Melb.) 26.11:6 Dismissed captain begins jail stint (Capt, Union officer "kidnapped, tortured" (Phillip Henderson, Melbourne) 16.10:5 Jackson, Adelaide) 30,11:1 Passbook theft leads to jail (Allan Ellis) Man for trial 01 wound charge after bar row 16,10:9 (Thomas Mason) 30.11:9 Managera fined over club liquor sales 16.10:9 Stealing brings two years jail (David Stace) Police seek hit and run driver 18.10:5 30.11:9 Bond for pose as detective (Noel Rheinberger) Court told of crash death (Ian steadman) 1.12:9 19.10:10 Woman $8M in red (Melbourne) 2.12:1 Rifle fire kills cow endangers children.19,10:10 Egg beater sentenced to jail (Brlabane) 2/12:11 $240 garage theft 19.10:10 Jury told to find airman not guilty (Ian Jail for f>arking caah thefta 20.10:6 steadman) 2.12:15 Six months for gun blast through door 20.10:6 Secret documents stolen 7.12:3 Pardon frees innocent retarded man 21.10:3 Glendale man on nobbling charge (Peter Rippon) Receiver of stolen tin fined $850. 21.10:6 7.12:12 Busload of men gate crash party 21.10:7 Trials order on driving charges (Norman Bennett Jail for seriea of thefta (Raymond Cant) 23.10:9 and Morton Hawthorne) 7.12:12 Road deaths jail term Increaaed (Sydney) 23.10:9 Two jailed for safe theft (Douglas McGaw and Reward out for shrub killer 25.10:1 Paul Beetson) 7.12:12 Thieves steal 130 finches 25.10:3 Nine montha jail for stealing (Peter Farnham) Seaman accused of shop raid 26,10:6 7.12:12 Road death: youth charged 26.10:8 Escapjee gets lirther six montha (Robert Markham) Knifed in hand, youth alleges (Owen Brady) 7.12tl2 27,10:6 Dole trick earna Jail (Donald Searle) 7,12:13 Magistrate bans pxjlltlcs (Darwin) 28,10:7 Quick jury decision acquits driver of culpability $10,000 contract on wife, police allege (Sydney) (William Lawson) 8,12:14 28,10:8 Court told of $9,000 dole total (Syd) 8,12:14 Jury frees youth on knife charges (0,Brady)28,10:8 Motorist found culpable in man's death (Wayne Tinson) 9,12:10 $60,000 Art theft in Melbourne 28.10:8 $4,500 rings stolen (Taree) 9,12:12 Police warn on cashing cheques 28,10:22 Embezzler Jailed for 4i yeara (G. Higgs) Weston residents fear hoodlums 10,12:1 29,10:7 Club manager wins appeal againat jail (John Man kills de facto before suicide (Clifford Hall) 10,12:6 Jones) 29.10:7 Man jailed for culpable driving (Wayne Tinaon) Bail of $50,000 forfeit (Sydney) 30.10:3 10,12:6 Six months jail for driving offence (David Solicitor jailed for $8M fraud (Melbourne) Stace) 30.10:9 11,12:9 5 montha jail for suit case theft (Norman Fines for poker machine thefts 30.10:9 Manning) 11.12:9 Junie hbrosi charges cfeferred 30.10:9 Relief seen for victimless crimes 14.12:3 $500 fine for pest controller (Jeffrey $100 fine for salmon theft (Steve Monaghan) Banfield) 30.10:9 14.12:9 Thieves »id two hotels 30.10:32 3 reasons led to suicide 2.11:3 Police inveatigate $500,000 loas (Brisbane) Man for sentence on job relief claim 2.11:8 14.12:9 N.M.H. INDEX 27. 1976 CRIMES AND A.LEGED CRIMES (C'td) CRIMES AND ALLEGED CRIMES - ASSAULTS (C'td) .Man for trial on forgery charges (Desmond Wine bar fight "like Western saloon brawl" Cassldy) 15.12:8 8.7:5 Witness "saw car hit pedestrian" (.Anthony Police check man's death (Alfred Edwards) Klnsella) 15.12:8 10.7:3 Stolen dole cheques lead to jail (Louis Cook) Wine bar Incident; S.M. finds no case 14.7:8 15.12:8 Police seek girl's attacker 19.7:3 Lawman hopes for major changes 16.12:10 $2,000 ball In assault charge (Ronald 7 years jail for misappropriation 16.12:10 Thomson) 30.7:5 Timor "ham" extradited 17.12:7 Wolf-whistle then assault alleged (Ernest Jail for man on gun threat charge 17.12:7 Dunn) 6.8:5 Victimless crime (Leader) 17,12:2 Man's jugular vein severed In struggle Cassettes seized in raids (Qld) 18.12:9 (Richard Condron) 12.8:13 Mayfield explosion costs man $75 (Michael $3,200 award fcr assault victim 13.8:7 Pollard) 18.12:9 Court report "alarming" 13.8:7 Student's East Timor charge 18.12:31 $400 bond for penknife stab (Victor Brown) Gunman holds up family (Woodberry) 20.12:1 25.8:9 Student on bond for E.Timor radio link No action likely (Brisbane) 14.9:3 (Andrew Waterhouse) 21,12:8 Assault, robbery count trial set (R.Thomson) Signature of Anthony forged (Sydney) 23.12:5 14.9:7 Driver to stand trial (Anthony Klnsella) Attack on police: man fined $350 (Tony 24.12:5 Babry) 22.9:8 Illegal, high speed tape unit alleged 28,12:6 Hayden's wife attacked 23.9:3 $4,000 boat found inquarry 29.12:5 Young Gloucester man attacked In Thailand Wife set on fire, S.M. told 29.1206 (Robert Hooke) 23.9:7 Topless girls drew police attention 30.12:7 Man" Msaulted" in Maitland Qtadel (Robert Tindall) 28.9:6 CRIMES AND ALLEGED CRIMES ~ ARSON Greenkeeper alleges stabbing (Garry Summers) Accused lit 15 fires, S.M, told 8.1:16 29.9:16 Cessnock firebug still active 15.1:HV1 8 years .:ail for assault, robbery (Robert Juvenile set fire to house - police 16.1:4 Tindall) 29,9:16 Fire lit in poker machine destroyed club Woman beats off assailant (Barnaley) 7,10:3 (Belmont Macquarie Bowling Club) 30,1:15 Witness tells of bruises and blood (Erlks $200 reward put on arsonists 6.2:7 Koklns) 20,10:6 Fire In store "senseless" 26.2:6 Blackouts fcllcjw drink: accused (Erlks Newcastle cafe explosion blamed on arsonist Koklns) 21,10:6 23.3:3 Han freed on ape attempt(Erlks Koklns) 22,10:5 Boy faces factory fire charge 29.3:8 Youth jailed for assault (Warren Wyatt) 22.10:5 Man charged over fire 11.6:5 Man hurt In assault 23.10:3 Jail for boatshed fire 17.6:8 Man fined $270 for cafe row (Mayless Maynard) Youths plead giilty to fire charge 7.9:8 9.11:6 Two youths jailed on fire charge 8.9:10 5 years jail for "cowardly attack" (Trevor Cook accused of 4 fire deaths (Savoy Hotel) Cox) 11.11:6 10.11:10 Man fined fcr assaulting woman (Terry Bradbery) Arson Charges (Brisbane) 18.11:10 7.12:8 Caterer fined for unclean premises (Tommy Wong) Hospital death Investigation (Cecil Robinson) 2.12:14 15.12:3 Man jailed for assault on woman (John Robaon) CRIMES AND AILEGED CRIMES - ASSALLTS 16,12:10 Bail for man on assault charge (Oswald Kiss then punch (N. Baker) 13.1:5 Roberts) 21,12:17 Youth's assault on child despicable - S.M. Former minister sent to jail (George Martin) (R.Wagner) 21.1:7 21.12:17 Police allege woman took baby "as son" 21.1:7 Party guest wore out welcome (Frank Wasllewlcz) Man shot trapped dog in head 21.1:7 30,12:1 Hotel punch costs youth $150 24.1:9 CRIMES AND ALLEGED CRIMES - DRINK DRIVING 3 months jail for assault on p>oliceman (S. CHARGES Kopiejka) 31,1:5 $1,350 bill for blow "after Insult" (L.Drew) Youth drove after party (S.Cochrane) 7,1:5 11,2:1 Veteran off road - but not for long (W.Allen) Irate pxinter hit dog official (Sydney) 24.2:7 13,1:3 Man kicked, punched police (R,Pinkstone) 24.2:7 Man on ei-lvlng charge lifted from car - Accused claims police hit him 25.2:6 police (P, Nlcholls) 20.1:6 Alleged girl assailant "respected, pxjpiular" Drinking driver "had plenty" (G.Orlandie) 27.2:6 23.1:6 Policeman awarded $3,000 for injuries (V.Carlson) Disqualified driver got renewal by mail 28.2:5 Peter Foator) 31.1:1 Theft bid led to assault - police 4.3:6 Court jalla motoriat (S,Hannan) 3.2:7 Bashed baby permantly retarded (Sydney) 4.3:6 Correction (S.Hannan) 5.2:3 Man's throat cut In pub brawl 8.3:3 Motoriat for trial after smash (M. Marshall) Dismissed public servant reinstated 24.3:14 6,3:5 Intent to rape alleged (E.Kokina) 25.3:10 $800 fines on motor cyclist (H.Pratten) 23.3:6 Man faces wounding trial (G.Thorley) 30.3:9 Young man crippled In amaah: doctor $220 fines on man in struggle with police 31.3:6 (P.Handaaker accuaed) 24.3:14 li years Jail for shot through door 31.3:6 Man for trial on drive Charge 27.3:5 Snowdon pictures slashed 1.4:3 Driver charged after leaving ledgre (W,Headman) "Quiet man" gets six months jail for assaults 7,4:13 (M. Miles) 7.4:6 Airman for sentence to day (G,Barratt) 9,4:6 Dancer fears for life (Sydney) 23.4:7 Outside ride caught eye (C,Duval) 16.4:5 Two face attack charges 27.4:8 S.M. Jails four drivers after "last chance" Witness tells of pulling knife from back 14.5:3 (Victor Brown) 28.4:16 Cyclist pushing it at ,24% (Brisbane) 3,6:6 "$45,000 loss" after attack 29.4:6 Driver gets 21 months 17,6:8 Ex-policeman Jailed for assault (G.Whitmore) Highway rider outsped px>lice 19,6:5 4.5:6 Wife's departure leads to drink drive charg^e Dancer In fear gets 899,000 (Syd) 6.5:7 22.6:5 Assault charge remand 8.5:9 Rum "cure" apxjlla drivora record 22.7:6 Women not pinchbags: S.M. Neil Fredinnick) Police allege rifle fired in atruggle (Brlabane) 11.5:6 22,7:6 Detective alleges man dived at police car Licence allowa drive to church 4,8:28 (Malcolm Munro) 20.5:6 Weekend jail for driver (Thomas Roberts) 3,9:8 Youth stabbed Mother in back; police Three men fined, lose licencea 7.9:8 Campbell Scott) 20,5:6 Six fined for road offences 21.9:7 "Contempt for dignity" In divorce raid 22.5:5 .Armless beggar assaulted three women, court told Six on drink drive chargea 12,10:17 (Sydney) 29.6:6 6 fined on alcohol chargea 16,11:8 6 months tor assault on woman (T.Tallbot) Drink driver sentenced to periodic detention 7.7:12 (Graeme Maynard) 16.11:8 N.M.H. INDEX 28. 1976 CRIMES AND /tLEGED CRIMES - DRINK DRIVING _ CRIMES AND ALLEGED CRIMES - DRUGS (C'td) CHARGES C'td) Two year driving ban (Michael White) 23,11:10 Death of witness draws comment (Sydney) 5.8:6 A.C.T. cracks down on drink driving 18.12:10 Student fined over drug offence (Arthur Cooke) 6.8:5 CRIMES AND ALLEGED CRIMES DRUGS $300 fines on drug sellers 7,8:5 Man fined $300 on hemp count 10,8:8 2 on drug and theft charges 3,1:21 Woman called drug agent (L,Trahair) 10,8:10 Hemp charges, penalty $800 (E.Macela) 6,1:4 Drug sale reported on campus (Auat. Nat.Unl,) Drug takers fined 13.1:5 1,000 hippies plan protest 16.8:1 "God told us" - drug accused 15.1:5 P..-c-mer "angry" over hippie arrests, 17,8:1 12 charged over drugs (Melbourne) 16.1:1 Hemp butts lead to convictions 17.6:10 Man charged with heroin smuggling (Sydney(> (.larihuana cache "not known to defendent" 17.8:10 17.1:5 Drug trials In doubt (Melbourne) 18.8:3 13 cought In drug raid at Mayfield 20,1:1 Drug charges have to gp ahead 18.8:3 Youth caught with heroin, police claim 21,1:3 Hemp abundant in toltland: solicitor 18.8:6 Drug raid nets five 22.1:16 Stolen money used to buy hemp 18.8:6 Heroin seized at Cooks Hill 23.1:1 Appeal jidge jails drug pedlar (Garry Horton) 19.8:11 Hemp "found in 2 cars" 23.1:6 Woman freed "on advice" 20,8:5 Five fined on Cooks Hill drug charges 23.1:6 Girl Injected with heroin: man jailed (George I'olice battle hard drug problems 26,1:2 Spurling) 21.8:9 Possession of drug; youth and man fined 28.1:7 Heroin raids: five charged 26,8:1 Man "carried drug in pracket" 28.1:7 Two men refused bail in heroin case 27.8:5L Bond for young drug offender 28,1:7 Drug mid "yielded 16 hemp deals" 28,8:9 $49,000 drug plot alleged (Sydney) 29,1:7 Two jailed for drug possession 31.8:8 Heroin sales netted $887, court told 3,2:7 Hippy raid vaste of time 1.9:3 Family Jailed over drug crop (Brisbane) 4,2:14 Tuntable [Falls] 13 remanded 7.9:7 Heroin used at beach rendezvous, court told Criminal influx alleged 8,9:3 5,2:13 Qld starts campiaign on drug pushers 8.9:27 Drug sale brings jail term (W.Rand) 10.2:6 Queensland minister criticises A.B.C, 9,9;6 "Wrecked lite" plea by youth In drugs case Qld remits sentences 10,9:1 (R. Matler) ; 12.2:10 Men go back to court 13,9:3 Toronto heroin raid - five arrested 13.2:1 $2,800 "under rags, rubbish" (J, Jackson) Heroin user faces sentence 18.2:6 15,9:14 Narcotics agent claimed LSD received in post Indian hemp found in trunks, police allege 19.2:6 16,9,10 LSD letter brings $500 fine 21.2:5 Moon bells drug "not illegal" 17,9:6 Smoke signal alerted police 24.2:7 Extradition delay for Cedar Bay Witnesses Heroin in car: 7 years Jail (Sydney) 28.2:3 21.9:3 3 on drug remands 2,3:8 Teenagers on drug counts double 22,9:3 "Unsought" drug in mall 5.3:6 Two fined fcr smoking Indian hemp 22,9:12 Years jail for drug seller(R.Hender) 23,3:6 Nembutal hidden in Tobacco 25,9:9 .Jail sentences for two after drug raid 30.3:9 18 months hard labour for heroin user (John Hemp found after car stopped in Mayfield 3.4:9 Domalewski) 29,9:16 Youth jailed over heroin (C, Fellpou) 6,4:8 Drug laws may tighten 2.10:1 Five for trial on drug farm find (Griffith) $420 fines oi hemp counts (M, Barwiae) 2,10:5 14,4:8 Magistrate warns heroin pushers 8.10:9 Police link in South Coast heroin alleged $100,000 life for pushera 12,10:3 14,4:19 Youth bound over for hemp dealing 13.10:14 Police not named by drus accuser. 15.4:1 Woman jailed for using heroin (Veronica Solicitor appears on drug charge (Sydney) Berriman) 19,10:10 15,4:6 Drug ale ripped from wall 20.10:7 Jail for "trip" on mushroom 16.4:5 $500 fine for hemp charges (John Jackson) 27,10:6 Remands granted on five hemp counts (P.Sohr) Hard ci-ugs common in city (John Raymond) 29,10:7 21.4:12 Cedar Bay report dday 2,11:15 Girl driver had smoked hemp (D, Lennon) 24.4:9 Seizure of drugs increasing:report 3,11:1 Jail for high housebreaker (J. Hawke) 24.4:9 Writs againat Cedar Bay J,P. 5,11:6 Torture alleged after theft of drug crop 30,4:6 S.M. g^anta bail in drug case 8,11:6 22 held in drug raid (Cooks Hill) 1.5:1 Groom of one day on drug charges (Robert Inquiry uncovers drug, bird racket 3,5:1 Kinson) 13,11:9 $2 note "snorter" among 9 on drug charges 4.5:6 State raises drug fine (Victoria) 18,11:1 3 smoked hemp in bushland, police allege 4.5:6 25 years jail for drug cf fences proposed 22,11:1 Jail and fines for heroin and hemp 5.5:18 Fine for drug offence (Joseph Reilly) 1,12:9 Marihuana grown "instead of beef" 6,5:7 Ex-army man's appeal on drug sentence dismissed $50,000 bail In drug case (Sydney) 14,5:3 (Kenneth Hart) 1,12:9 Doctor on drug charges (Sydney) 21,5:3 Commune warrant iivalid, court told 7,12:3 Officer's watch smashed In drug arrest (Peter Hemp grower jailed for five years (Bathurst) Lee) 21,5:9 10,12:6 Marihuana plantation found 22,5:5 Inquiry sought into drug raid "cover up" 13,12:9 3 fined after raid 26.5:8 Judge rules on Nimbin warrant 14.12:9 Batch of hash brings bonds (Perth) 26.5:8 Youth .:^iled on drug diarges (Robert Kinson) "Shoot" pushers 3,6:1 15,12:8 Judge critical of drug defenders 22.6:5 State asked to quash drug charges (Tuntable He gave the pot away 23,6:1 Falls) 21,12:3 Woman, 20, gets bond for drug offences (D, Fay) Unknown supplied hemp: Witness (John Chesterfield) 29,6:6 22,12:7 Five held in dmig raid 2,7:1 Crown witness in drug hearing declared hostile Heroin found in vacuum cleaner, police allege 3,7:5 23,12:1 Differing views on drugs "confuse" 7,7:3 CRIMES AND ALLEGED CRIMES HOUSEBREAKING, Sailor and youth fined on hemp 7,7:12 THEFT S.M. sorry for parents of addict 10.7:5 Thief hunt led police to drugs (Michael White) Two remanded en attempted enter charge 1,1:5 17.7:9 Man charged with thefts 3,1:21 Drug charges 19,7:3 Remand for two on cable theft change 8,1:5 $750,000 In drugs imported; 2 charged (Sydney) Police block freedom chsh (R, Anderson) 10,1:4 20.7:3 Court told of jewel theft (G,K6rslake) 13,1:5 $1,000 fines for drug, stealing offences Bail refused in alleged thefts (A,CotteriH) 20.7:5 20,1:6 5 face hemp charges 20.7:5 Nine appeal on hemp counts 21.7:9 Man lemanded on theft charges (G. Bunt) 20,1;6 Court told of temp in caravan 23.7:5 $800 theft from Limbless workshop 24,2:3 Man active in sale of drug sent to jail Two face T.V. theft charge 25,2:23 (Max Sloan) 26.7:8 For sentence on three charges (P.Carmichael) Police find drugs in homes 29.7:11 5.3:6 Drug witness found hanged (Sydney) 4.8:7 Labourer committed on thefts 6.3:5 Jail for hemp possession. (Leo Hickey) 5.8:6 War crime evidence stopped 17.3:3 N.M.H. INDEX 29. 1976 CRIMES AND .ALLEGED CRIMES - HOUSEBREAKING, THEIT CRIMES AND ALLEGED CRIMES - MURDIKS (C'td) Son aided robbery at heme (K. Garton) 23.3:13 ' 120 Jury panel dischargrod (weckert case) 4.2:14 Guests stole music gear from host, court told Night yells led to death, court told (Sydney) 30.3:9 11.2:5 Man stole after gambling threat (R.Seymour) Young cook on murder charges (Savoy Hotel fire) 2.4:6 Murder confession defended (Weckert case) Hotel raider aged 17 gets two years jail 8.4:11 28.2:3 Two jailed on theft charges 8.4:11 Youth hit, strangled relative, court told Police station burgled 10.4:33 (J.Glase) 3.3:9 Art thieves hit gallery twice (Brisbane) 20.4:9 Coroner orders warrants for wlfem two men 3,3:9 Warehouse raid nets $12,000 28.4:7 Youth to be tried for murder 4.3:6 Housebreaker gets chance to enlist 5.5:18 Man admits to killing (Weckert) 9.3:3 4 surgeries burgled 8.5:3 Murder denial accepted (M.Smyth) 9.3:6 T.V. thieves make "generous offer" 25.5:1 Man had no thought of killing (Weckert) 10.3:3 Six additional counts follow committal Woman gets eight years tor killing (M.Smyth) (Peter Date) 2.6:8 10,3:6 Friendly helper was thief in the night 5,6:1 Weckert trial evidence finishes 11,3:3 No ball on house breaking charges (Colin Reid) Wife took blame for killing: police (V,Roberts) 3.7:5 11,3:10 Police job ambition (J.Lauder) 8.7:5 Wife makes admission from dock on killing Stolen detonator fixed to fountain in park 8.7:7 (V.Roberts) 12.3:7 Three for sentence 21,7:7 Labourer geta life for murder (R. Wylle for Three face trial on stealing charges 5.8:6 murder of N. Weckert) 13.3:5 Thief, 23, given 4i years term 17.8:10 Son "took blame to ahield Mother" (V.Roberts) Committal on club breaking charges (Drajo 13.3:5 Soldo) 31,8:8 Court told of 147 war deaths (Albert Kruger) 16 Fine bond over shopbreaking (T.Petrie) 14.9:7 16.3:1 Boy linked with daylight thefts 15.9:12 Wife, son jailed for murder (V.Roberts) 16.3:7 Tcjukley police beating alleged (Garry Summers) Man killed mother, court told (Sydney) 18.3:9 30.9:6 Barrister acts to stop hearing (Albert Kruger) Club charges bring two years jail (Garry 23,3:6 b 1 Summers) 1.10:7 Court rejects war crimes appeal 26.3:3 Two charged on achool break In (Swanaea High Man guilty of gassing sick wife (S.A.) 26.3:3 School) 5.10:8 War crime hearing enda 27,3:3 Break In at city office (Braye,Cragg, Cohen) Newcastle link In Qld aearch 13,4:3 5.11:3 Hotel fire admission alleged (Sydney) 13.4:8 Guilty plea to theft of safe (Douglas McGail) Barrister's tid in fire deaths cauae 14.4:8 9,11:6 15 death blaze on conaclence, record allegea Three years jail for youth(Kevln Chambers) 15,4:6 26,11:6 1 5 hotel fire deatha: ccxjk for trial 16,4:5 3 arrested at Kurri 2.12:12 3 on murder charge (Woollongong) 21,4:19 Retrial ordered on stealing charges (Edward Pregnant woman for trial on murder charge Sienczuk) 2.12:15 (Warwick) 22,4:10 New lead in murder inquiry (M,Klauss) 22,4:10 CRIMES AND ALLEGED CRIMES MANSLAUGHrm Wine flagon blow to man's head fatal, court told (Sydney) 4,5:3 Abducted girl found dead (Brisbane) 7,5:5 Motorist not culpable in woman's death (R.Love) Pensioner on murder count 8,5:5 4.3:6 Women barred from trial to keep Aboriginal Culpable driving led to death court finds rites secret (Adelaide) i2,5:3 (J. Welsh) 24.3:14 Man,28, bombed wife's car 14,5:7 Young motoriat culpable (D.Pead) 25.3:10 Pensioner, 91, murdered (Perth) 17,5:3 Motoriat jailed following death of pedeatrlan Missing hitcher had "fright" 17,5:7 26,3:7 Man who killed grandmother mentally ill Child died after "cruel beatings" (Donna Gaye (Jeffrey Glase) 18,5:8 Callander)6,4:l Murdered pensioner died from aiff beat Ion Gang gets Jail terms over killing (Sydney) (Perth) 18,5:8 6.4:3 Man for trial on murder (Llamore) 20,5:3 Retrial ordered on death of child 7.4:6 Suapended aergeant wina appeal (Melbcxirne) Huaband"in air" after craah (W.Lawaon) 1.5:5 21.5:9 New blocxi dld;not sober stab vlctom (Sydney) Hitch hike death rouaea women 24.5:3 20.5:3 Life aentence for bomber (liaroochydore) 28,5:6 Fatal shot bringa 10 yeara Jail (Sydney) 28.5:6 Charged man hanga himaelf (Melb) 31,5:3 5 years for stabbing (Sydney) 1,6:9 Pupila in murder Inquiry 3,6:6 "Horror crime" sentence (Sydney) 26.6:9 Son atrange before stabbing - mother 24,6:6 Charge follows baby's death (Sydney) 6.7:5 Avoca gunman Insane (Philip Weetern) 30.6:1 Farewell death (Geelong) 7.9:8 Killer had "luck of devil" 30.6:3 Constable found driver crying over dead friend "steps taken" tp capture Avoca gunman alive (Patolomes Manusiu) 24,11:6 30.6:8 No trial on slaying count (Sydney) 25,11:10 Dead nurses ring friend 1.7"3 Abermaln baby death case adjourned (Glen Cullen) Western free on ball despite warning 2.7:5 14.12:9 New lead In nurses murder 3.7:3 4 held over death of girl In shod (Colleen Car lead In Queensland murders 6.7:3 Harrla) 28.12:1 Closed court for hearing (E, Hocking, Taree) Two heroin doaes proved "fatal for girl" 29.12:1 6.7:3 Bail for four on slay chargre 30.13:7 Western inquiry urged 6.7:6 Western case inquiry begins 8.7:3 CRIMES AND ALLEGED CRI.MES MLTIDERS Woman'a body found (Hobart) 8.7:5 Man faces murder charge (Hobart) 9.7:6 "Murder claim" by man on jail pass 7.1:3 Wran pledges "no cover up" 9.7:6 Anchored body had bullet wound in head (Sydney) Murdered boy'a mother appeala for help (Gary 8,1:16 Barkemeyer) 14.7:1 Drowning leads to suicide (Sydney) 9.1:4 Art curators death still a mystery (Brian Dump)ed body found (Sydney) 10,1:1 Flnemore) 14.7:8 Remand on murder charge (Sydney) 13,1:5 Playmate describes killer 15.7:1 Grandson strangled woman, police allege The Ifeatern caae problem 15.7:2 (Sophia Okulich) 20,1:6 Western charge: bail allowed 17.7:9 Remands In Northern kill charge (A,Spink and Facts on Western "provided" 20,7:5 R, Malcom) 22,1:3 Inquiry in Western bail case ordered 21.7:9 Alleged murderers yell at police (Murwillimbah) Man laid stranger to kill (Sydney) 23.7:5 23.1:6 Western inquiry on to day 28,7:3 Youth refused bail (J. Glaae) 28.1:7 Wide terms for ball inquiry (Western) 29,7:3 Mother killed daughter S, police allege Taxi murder baffles police (Melb) 31,7:3 (Sydney) 29.1:7 $10,000 offered to find murderer 4.8:3 Woman, juvenile on km charge (Taree) 3/2:7 2 shot dead at Griffith 4.2:7 Shotgun liasts kill two (Merewether) 10.8:3 Two freed of murder charges 4.2:14 Court "powerloaa" to bail Weatern 10,8:3 Queensland murder trial adjourned 5.2:13 N.M.H. INDEX 30, 1976 CRIMES AND ALLEGED CRIMES - MURDERS (C'Td) CRIMES AND AXEtJED CRIMES - RAPES Hypnotist for trial on rape chargea 6,2:6 Police sought bail news on Western 12.8:3 Driver raped girl lo, (Sydney) 10,2:6 Father on murder charge 16,8:3 Rape attempt, 4i years jail (J,Drage) 11,2:5 Father on kill charge (Henry Holden) 17.8:7 15 years for rape of child (Sydney) 12,2:10 "No way for ball" - police (Western) 19.8:3 Court change in rape cases "dangerous" 13,2:6 Western had planned to hyjack airliner 20,8:7 "Girl's screams in car" led to mpe charge Western ball "conspiracy" 21,8:9 24,2:7 Teenagers lose life sentence appeal (Sydney) Man "admitted raping child" 26.2:6 21,8:9 Ether bottle, rape trial told, 9,3:6 Schoolgirls given grim warning 26,8:1 Rape jury discharged: new trial 10,3:6 Missing girl safe (Anne Knaggs) 26.8:3 Fingerprints left in theft bid, rape Jury told High court changes verdict (Sydney) 27.8:3 Wyee killing still a mystery (Charles Devine) "U^ttraotive pair" guilty of rape 17.3:7 27.8:6 Jail for two men who used ether, knife in No police, diary for Western inquiry 31,8:3 rape 18.3:6 Inquiry told Western had two wives 2,9:3 Witness alleges struggle In sedan 20,3:5 Life term Imposed for fatal stabbing (Sydney) Young man on rape charge faces trial l2.9:6 (P, Andrews) 3.4:9 Detectives bail evidence challengred 3.9:3 Soldier on rape charge (Goulburn) 21,4:12 "No criminal record" In Western papers 4.9:5 woman's evidence heard In closed court at Entry right (Western) 8,9:3 Man "fixed gun 15 times" (Sydney) 9.9:6 hospital (E,Koklns) 22,4:10 Police hunt apist (Brisbane) 26,4:12 Court told wife burnt in bath (Sydney) 14.9:3 Man wanted to hurt young women, court told Body disembowelled, S.M. told (Brisbane) 28,9:3 Man gets life for Hobart murder 29.9:8 (Sydney) 28,4:16 ,^ .x s Rape trial juryman didn't understand (Sydney) Western inquiry; officer criticised 29.9:8 Boy charged with murder (Melbourne) 2.10:3 Man accused of ape attempt (E.Kokina) 13,5:7 Mother on bond for Infanticide (Melbourne) Assault on woman alleged 14.5:7 2,10:3 15 years for double rapist (Sydney) 18.5:8 Police "scrutinised" in Western inquiry 2.10:3 Rape as a means of subjection (Book review Man dies after shooting wife (Melbourne) 4.10:3 by Jacqueline Thorpe) 19,5:2 Taxi driver stabbed to death in lane (Sydney) Girl's screams in car alerted man, court told 11,10:3 (Peter Aidrews) 20,5:7 Two charged with Sydney murder 13.10:8 Man guilty of rape (Peter Andrews) 21,5:9 Extradition order on kill charge 14,10:8 Nurse alleges rape while asleep (Ivan Finlay) S.M. told taxi driver stabbed in heart 15,10:3 25.5:5 Man killed "after drug ripoff" (Sydney) Cardiff man sentenced to five yeara jail 20,10:10 (Peter Andrews) 25.5:5 $25,000 award "made before man's death" Gunnedah youth not guilty of rape 26.5:8 (Brian Kavanagh) 26.10:6 Violence at anti-rape demonstration 29.5:3 $21,500 rewards for murders, vandals 26,10:13 To the death (Leader) 1,6:2 Murder trial told youth loved aunt (Brian Change In law on rape irged 1.6:3 Kavanagh) 27,10:6 Death befor rape call triggers row 1.6:9 Young driver shot dead (Brisbane) 27.10:7 Wide search for tattoed rapiat 25,6:1 Youth said uncle accidently shot, police allege Woman raped in Lake home 6.7:3 (Brian Kavanagh) 28.10:8 4 charged over alleged rape of woman 22, 14,7:8 Murder count: youth held (Brisbane) 28.10:8 Man faces rape, theft charges (Sydney) 16.7:5 Man detained over shooting 28.10:10 Carpenter for trial on hitch-hike rape charge Juror discharged from murder trial (Brian (Sydney) 17,7:9 Kavanagh) 29.10:7 New deal for rape victims 27,7:5 Woman acquitted of murder (Beryl Kavanagh) Four charged over alleged rape 27,7:5 30.10:9 Rape review "to protect woman" 31,7:11 Two jailed for life (Sydney) 3,11:3 Rapiat jailed for 15 yeara (Syd) 4.8:28 Inquest on death of man In custody (Sydney) "Family rape" law fcr S.A. 6.8:1 4,11:12 Girl, 18 alleges multiple rape 28,8:9 Life for youth guilty of murder (Brian Rape of young girl alleged (Sydney) 3^,8:8 Kavanagh) 4,11:12 Youths accused of rape in van 2,9:6 Painter 26, charged with murder (Brisbane) Rape victim awarded $3,000 (Sydney) 3,9:8 5.11:6 Juveniles, youths on rape charge 4,9:9 Cook accused 4 fire deaths (Savoy Hotel) ol Youth tells of flat attack 13,9:7 10.11:10 Four face trial on rape chargea 18.9:9 Police tell of murder pact (Tweed Heads) 11.11:6 Woman alleges payback threat 21,9:7 Kill him, woman called at shooting (Tweed Heads) Highway attacker jailed 21,9:7 13.11:5 4 youths for trial on rape 22,9:12 Man finda wife, daughter dead (S.A.) 15.11:3 Rape law unjust to women: Judge 1,10:1 Two held over rape, murder (Townaville) 17.11:10 20 years jail fcr rapists (Sydney) 15,10:6 Murderera jailed for life (Tweed heads) 18.11:3 Marital rape bill Introduced 21,lo:6 Killers jailed for life (Sydney) 19,11:8 Man freed en rape attempt (Erlks Koklns) Savoy hearing told of fire death bid 19,11:8 22.10:5 Bomb murder bid charge (Garry Keech) 22,11:5 Nurse, 58, raped, bashed in buahea (Brlabane) Rapist geta life for murders (Sydney) 23,11:3 28.10:8 Mayfield man refuaed bail (Garry Keech) $8,000 for victim of rape, aaaault (Sydney) 23,11:10 3.11:6 Inquiry on atlck death (Perth) 23,11:10 Jury told 3 youtha raped girl, 16. 4.11:12 Hotel fire court told cf "Newcastle links" Australian r^pe incidence "among the worst" 23.11:10 (Reginald John Little) 5,11:1 Savoy fire auspect deniea charge824,11:6 Youths Iran away: rape case witneaa 5,11:6 Bail system changes urged (Western) 24.11:6 Youths allege girl did rot rselat 6,11:8 Man geta life for hotel fire 26.11:6 Youtha guilty cf rape 9.11:6 Accuaed says he shot at tyres (Brisbane) 2,12:15 State considers new ape laws 23.11:10 Life for murder cf foater mother (Brisbane) 2,12:15 "Mr Magic" hypnosia rape verdict lifted 30,11:5 Acquitted man still held (Barry Palmer, Sydney) Man for trial on kill attempt charge (Garry Keech) 7.12:13 1,12:7 Judge finda rape case witness threatened Man charged with slaying (Glen Cullen) 11.12:9 (Sydney) 17.12:5 Woman jailed as murder accessory (Beryl Kavanagh) 21.12:17 Newcastle youths Jailed for rape 21,12:17 Hospital murder alleged (Victor Dunnicliff) 24.12:5 C3HMES AND ALLEGED CRIMES - ROBBERIES 3 charged on bank hold-up (Sydney) 3,1:3 CRIMES AND ALLEGED CRIMES - RAPES $14,500 was too much to carry (Perth) 3,1:21 Thieves teave no ciuea in $200,000 hotel Remand on rape charge (P, Andrewa) 5,1:4 robbery (Brisbane) 3,1:21 Bail on rape charge (P, Andrews) 6,1:4 Hooded men bail up courier, get $9,600 (Sydney) Magician on rape charge remanded (Sydney) 13.1:5 6,1:3 Magician on 4 more assault charges (B,Palmer, Priaoner apita at woman witneaa 8,1:1 Sydney) 17.1:5 Shotgun threat made to T.A.B. agent, court Armed man rapes hitch hiker (Sydney) 23,1:6 told 8.1:5 Girl, 14, raped at Broadmeadow 3.2:1 8 yeara for toller who aided bandita (Melb) Rape claim false say pjolice 4,2:3 9,1:4 N,U,H, INDEX 31, 1976 CRIMES AND ALLBGED CRIMES - TB3U10RISU CRIMES AND ALLEGED CRIMES - ROBBERIES Passenger told of bomb scare In fli^t 30.3:6 Deferred terma for men who robbed chemists Brlabane [x>lice hunt"p>osaeased" bomber 1,4:3 13,1:5 Han held on prelate bomb charge 3.4:5 Poat provldoB link in 2 shop raids 14,1:3 Bombing charge hearing dealy (Hobart) 7,4:6 Shot fired in $5,000 robbery (Sydney) 23,1:3 Exorcist "affected man" 10.4:33 CHinman hiding in Norti, police believe 6,2:1 Bomber acted on"moral grounds" (Syd) 11.5:7 Hold up men described 7,2:5 Airi>ortB fear terror group 26,7:3 Thievoa grab cameras 7,2:9 Two charged witl\ hotel bombing (Moree) 27.7:5 T.A.B. bandit got $300 and Jail for li yrs, Woman tells cf Moree bombing 18,8:6 18.2:6 Detonator "found in car" 19,8:11 T.A.B, bandits backed a loser 19.2:6 West "gutloBS" on terroriam 20,8:3 Thieves atrip woman and home of Jewellery Wltnesaos "fear for aafety" 21,8:9 25,2:23 Two aont for trial on bomb chargea (Imperial Ten years jail for T,A.B. theft (R.Robson) Hotel, Moree) 15,9:17 2.3:8 Political bomb link alleged (George St, Sydney) 10 yeara Jail for bank robber (Melb) 3.3:9 12,10:3 Gunpxiint robbery at club (Sydney) 5.3:6 Moree bombing endangered race harmony: judge Armed robbery alleged (Darwin) 5,3:6 12,11:6 Club hold up victim "no hero" 6.3:3 Man with knife holds up petrol station 8,3:1 CRIMES AND ALLEGED CRIMES - VANDALISM Gunman hyjcacka van, pjayroll (Sydney) 12.3:3 Office girl feared death (Reid and Reid) 26,3:1 School has colorful brush with vandala 10,1:3 Restaurant robbed 6.4:9 Vandallam in ahlre Increaaoa 15,1:LH5 Police wait on man for Jewela (Melbourne) Lake phonea wear wounda from vandals 23,1:1 10.4:33 Vandals hit college park (Ceaanock Technical Would be robber forgeta oar (Junction) 13,4:1 College) 29,1:HV2 Bank bandit atill free 14,4:3 Vandals hit soccer ground (Weston) 5.'2:HV4 $2,000 losa by doctor in robbery (Whitebridgo) Car vandals damage oval 12.2:11 20,4:3 Light thrown on vandals 26.2:LH1 Two men aoug^t in $68,000 robbery (Sydney) Vandals damage park area, 11.3:LH6 21,4:12 Soccer club hit by vandals 18.3:LH6 Six oxcapje with $1,4M in nationa biggeat theft Vandals cause $2,000 damage to pipes 30.3:9 (Melb.) 22,4:1 Flags cut down 18.4:3 Woman clue in $145,000 poat haul (Port Stolen fiaga returned 22,4:7 Macquarie) 23.4:3 Vandals daub state block 27,4:3 "Bookie" bandita kept eye to peephole 23,4:3 Vandala hit caravan park 29,4:LH1 Big reward offered 26.4:3 Sydney bomber J»iled 8 yeara 19.5:10 Thieves uaed two poepholoa 27.4:3 Vandala destroy buoy 21,5:5 Police hunt four after P.O. raid 27.4:9 Rose gardena wrecked 22,5:3Vand $5,000 pay robbery 8.5:3 Vandals burn club canteen (Charlestown) 24.5:1 Bandit escapes (Brisbane) 13.5:1 Vandala' big bill (Geelong College) 27.5:1 $1.3M settling (Melbourne) 15.5:3 Vandallam on Increaae 27.5:LH4 Interpol comment on raid critloiaed 17,5:3 "Lead aet" in vandalism claim 28.5:3 Reward man facea court (Victoria) 19.5:3 Rail vandalisro"on increase" 9.7:3 Girl, 17 on hold up charge 19,5:3 Action call on vandallam 5.8:LH3 Police poae In bank raid alleged (Trevor Rocka bombard train 6.9:1 Steele) 19,5:8 Wlndowa kicked in 7.9:3 Trial aet on robbery intent charge (Trevor Vandala >reck victim's future (Windale) 29.9:7 Steele) 20.5:6 Vandals break rare window (St Anna Church, $8,000 in mailbag found 21,5:1 Paterson) 13.10:3 Bookie robbery cluea "falae" 2,6:8 T.V. damaged ly vandala replaced (Merewether Another mailbag robbery 4,6:1 aurf club) 25.10:6 $54,000 goea in mailbag theft 17,6:1 Vandals cauae $300 damage to wall 26.10:8 Mail police "Impoaalble" 18.6:1 $21,500 rewarda for murders, vandals 26.10:13 Bond, fine for assault and robbery 23.6:8 Vandals add to ilia of ailing couple 2,11:5 Court for mailbag suspect (Sydney) 26,6:9 Reward offer on bath rampage at Merewether Barrack theft fails 22.7:7 16.11:3 Gang gets $6,000 in hotel raid 3.7:7 Singleton fights ^andallam 18.11:8 Liquor, money thedt alleged 4.8:28 Butcher ahops sprayed 15.12:8 3 robbers on drugs, S.M, told (Sydney) 18,8:6 Bogus police rob grazier at gunpralnt 20,8:5 CUSTOMS Bank accuaed offera dog's meat alibi (Trevor Steele) 26,8:6 Huge smuggling business "in empty North" 9,7:3 Man guilty of bid to rob bank (Trevor Steele) Promise on import dumping 23.8:3 27,8:5 "Degrading search" inquiry held (Sydney) 23.10';3 Man sentenced for robbery (Trevor Stoole)28,8:9 Blow with scraper sends thief running 4.9:5 CYCLING Bandaged gunman in raid (Sydney) 10,9:3 Robbery charge extradition (Adelaide) 18,9:3 Cyclist crashes on track he helped construct Thieves raid city premises 25.9:3 (L.Cossettinl) 24.2:1 8 yeara jail for assault, robbery (Robert Top promoter praiaea Velodrome 24.2:16 Trondall) 29.9:16 Nicholaon, Clarke to clash in cycling final 26.2:22 Man charged with $1M club theft (Melbourne) 26,2:22 7,10:3 Lure of title ensures tough cycling final 27,2:14 Two face bookie recieving charge (Melbourne) Nicholson wina in atraight heata 28,2:32 12,10:7 Marathon record bid ly cyclist 3,3:32 Ball denlecl on bookie robbery charge 14,10:8 Parkea confident of record time 17,3:30 Masked men snatch big piayroll 19,10:3 Cycle record broken (T,ParkeB) 22.3:9 No bail on bank charge (James Calrna) 20,10:11 Tour ridera get early indication 23,7:16 Youth rlnga till to advantage 23.10:11 Hoole out of retirement for 4th tour win 26,7:17 4i yeara for aaaault and robbery (Ronald Juniour, veteran lead cycle race 29,11:20 Thomaon) 3.11:6 Cycllata plans crash at Velodrome (Darrell 2 remanded on charge of armed robbery 9.11:6 Wheeler) 2,12:26 Thievea raid sex shop 10,11:7 Bail refused in armed robbery chargea 17.11:10 Legacy aafe rifled 19.11:1 DAIRY INDUCTRY Thievea bash, rob woman of $2,000 (Beverage Bottlers) 23.11:3 New cfeal for dairy farmers 15.1:5 $10,000 ball fixed on hold up charge (Allan Percy Dairy farmers' new president (G.Perrin) 11.2:5 and Leslie Connolly) 27.11:9 Oak fears threat in $2M Hexham coal plant 11.3:1 Two men for trial on rob charge (Allan Pacey Coal plant gets Impact order 18.3:7 and Paul Reilly) 14.12:9 Coal piollutlon on inquiry move 23.3:3 Bcx)kmaker t>ashod and robbed (Herb Purnoll) Disease clamp on cheese 6,4:7 15.12:9 Choose study exempts 3 countries 27,4:9 Couple robbed at gunpoint 27.12:4 Despiarate farmers ahoot cattle (Tongola) 11,5:1 Two women gipsies rob one pensioner 30.12:3 An cbacenity (Leader) 11,5:2 Deap>eration on the farm 12.5:2 50 yeara ktor (Leader) 14.5:2 Dairymen accept clamp on growth 15.5:3 Dairy criaia "biggeat in 30 yeara" 25,5:3 N,H,H. INDEX 32. 1076 DAIRY INDUSTRY (C'td) DEATH DUTIES Federal loan offera of $3,5H to dairymen Qld Premier firm on ending probate 17,3:3 29.5:9 Spcjuae death dutiea to go 26,3:1 Dairymen seek subsidy 9.6:).2 Queenaland to end death duties 24,6:3 Dairy cow valuea alump J7,6:6 Spouae death duties end 1,9:3 Dairymen after help 22,6:1 Gov, accused of probate "ripoff" 28,9:3 World Dairy outlook bleak:Mlni8ter 29,6:3 End of duties "disaster" 1,12:10 Booklet givea guide to dairy 1.7:7 Wran ready to .backdate end of death duties "No aid" for deaperate dairymen 2.7:3 2,12:6 Centre names aales officer 21.7:36 (jovernment booat for dairy pricea 23.7:7 Too much haste (Leader) 23,12:2 Darlymen fear quota cuts 27,7:1 Punch wants subsidy to kill dairy cattle 17.8:3 DEMONCTRATIONS Six nominate for dairy board 2.9:19 Quarantine for cheese 10.9:8 300 in Timor peace march through city Dairy changes "could coat 600 joba" 14.9:3 atreots 22,3:7 Gietzelt ploada for maaaive dairy aid 17.9 Remand over Russian protest 26,3:7 Dairymen rebuffed 28.9:1 Rockefeller protesta 27,3:3 Maitland atudent vtna dairy award (Geoffrey 16 held at demonatration 1.4:1 Taylor) 3,11:10 Antl-U.S. rally; 16 in court (Sydney) 2,4:6 N,S,W, "miaaing out ondairy grants"5,11:10 Demonstrations planned on Uranium policy N,S,W, opposea dairyman subaidy 10,11:22 14,5:5 Milk rune envy.of other lands: Day 13.11:9 Groans and acreama outaide parliament 19,5:1 Morris alates "inefficient" dairy cO-op 19,11:5 500 in anti-Kerr claah 10,6:1 Dariy farmers face hardahip, M,L,A. warns Studenta wait on Kerr 16.6:1 30,11:17 BOOB but no violence for Kerr 17.6:1 Computer plan investigation 1.12:7 Kerr leavea Queensland quietly 21.6:3 Miniater aupporta dairy propoaal 9.12:12 Kerr in Melbourne encore - violence 24,6:1 Dariy talks 15.12:35 Anti-Kerr demonstrator jailed for two More aupport for dairy induatry 31,12:6 months 6,7:3 100 join in aid to Indonesia proteat 19,7:3 DANCING Canberra fracaa for Kerr 31,7:32 Marchera call for ban on uranium 9.8:3 "Cinderella" opens to good house 2,3:1 A.B.C, Chairman moved for ban 11,8:3 Cinderella girl for Newcaatle (J,Mitchell)2,3:1 Police deny inquiry ordered by Kerr 11,8:7 Marilyn geta a wealth ot ideas overseas (M.Jones) Mob traps P.M. in university office 3.3:20 (Monaah) 24.8:1 Black dance group la ballerina's dream 4,3:3 Direction of dlaaent (Leader) 25.8:2 Coatume Ironers earn pay 19.3:5 Cossacks show stuff of life in dazzliug act P.M. will complete ceremony at uni. 25,8:3 19.3:5 Fraaer deniea Monash report 27.8:3 No state move on protests 3,9:3 Youngsters love their ballet (Entrance Pre Kerr protest rep)airs 8.9:1 school) 1.4:LH2 Tangle of voices 9.9:3 Dispute threatens ballot tour 10,4:11 Lone demonstrator maintains vigil 25,9:3 Bonnie lass for Scotland (Bonnie-Anne McEwan) 20,5:12 Health surveyors walk out on Kerr, 28.9:3 Rally recalls A.L.P, ouater 12,11:1 Superstars of ballet (The Panovs) 26.5:17 DENTISTRY Saturday night is for dancing 27,5:15 Stadium becomes a place to dance 2.6:25 Dentista' fees up 14,*!, today 1,5:3 Dancing his way to success (Dein Perry) 3,6:14 Children learn dental care 24,8:7 Ballet stars in Newcastle (Valery and Galimo Dental clinic at Boreafleld School 15.10:13 Panov) 3,6:15 More achool dental clinica for North 21.10:15 Ballet headlines for Merewether girl (Mary Dental scheme "hampered" 8,12:17 Caldwell) 30.6:25 Dental team to Indonesia 9,12:1 Ballerina on the dole (Roma Egan) 1.7:13 Dental techniciana get new status 17.12:4 One way ticket pays dividends (Eva Grobstas) 19.8:13 DISEASES Newcastle dancers earn laurels (David Kaiser and Trudy Erwin) 30.8:3 More casea reported of gonorrhoea 5,1:7 Dancing to unwritten word (Baranggay dancers) Sentinel sheep guard northern gateway 7,1:25 2.10:31 No evidence of srbo virus on Murray 8.1:4 Dance company of N.S.W. 1.11:3 Disease reports fall sharply 9,2:7 Performance full of colour, vigour 24.11:3 Dancer walks in to stardom (Angela Ayers) 8.12:3 Upper Hunter film to aid aathmatics 9,2:10 Amateur dancer nears top (Mark Sullivan) 29.12:13 Girl's death prompts Dungog T.B, check 11,2:3 Dungog T,B, test clears 2,000 residents ' 27,2:5 DATEX CO-OPERATIVE LTD It pays to Immunise 1.4:10 Region grows, city loaea 8,12:2 Camp for diabetic children first outside Sydney. 6.4:10 DAYLIGHT SAVING Principjal denies charges over impetigo 16.4:3 Cystic fibrosis: child killer 19,4:7 Clocks go back 6.3:1 Newcastle flu scare unfounded 1,5:5 Flu vaccine scare in North 28.5:9 Save daylight or not 27.4:3 Vaccine work defended 29.5:3 Daylight saving; no loud campaigning 29.4:13 Two more die (Brisbane) 1.7:1 Daylight saving (Leader) 30,4:2 Transplants "follow drug abuae" 1,7:3 Comment cancels daylight saving offering 3,5:1 Flu toll rising 6.7:3 Daylight aaving (Leader) 3.5:2 Learning to live with an ancient blood Daylight aaving zone plan 27,10:3 diaorder 7,7:25 Clocks go forward 30,10:1 Kidney machine maintains life (Gwen Farley) DECENTRALIZATION 9,7:3 Satellite in flu battle 9,7:6 More P.S,B. injected cities predicted 15.1:4 Surf hero needs machine to live (Tod Review could boost Albury 16,1:3 Hayden) 12,7:6 Government ti^nafors soil aervice to Orange Donor holds key to life (Kim Veken) 20,7:9 30.1:1 New Jobs bring diseaaea 23,7:2 Labor wants pledge on twin cities 16,2:3 21 caaea of hepjatitia 28,7:12 Fraser againat growth centrea 18.3:9 Throe pcjwdera a day bring kidney damage Decentralization plan waateful, says Uren 22.3:3 28,7:23 Growth centre fight la on 10.4:2 Diaeaae suspect iaolated 5.8:10 Growth city aid sought 3,6:11 Kidney donor roBpxjnae 13,8:5 No help from council 3,6:LH1 State backa horae, dog diaeaae atudy 1,9:3 Future of growth areas in balance 11,8:17 Diaeaae incidence declines 2.9:10 Canberra wary of growth centre 12.8:16 Pet diaeaae warning for ownera 13.10:10 Decentralization "may be doatroyed" (N.S.W. Top doctor criticeaea antibiotic uae 14.10:9 Living atandarda Conference) 30.8:7 Doctor wanta more atudy on analgreaica 9.11:7 Sydney firm awltchea to Gloucoator (Transdata Group Booka young hearts (National Heart P,L.) 12,11:8 Foundation of Auatralia) 18.11:16 State objects to centre funding 2.12:6 Typhoid rlBk low:Hunt 2.12:3 N,M.H. INDEX 33, 1976 DISEASES (C'td) EDUCATION (C'td) Canberra checks airline meals 7,12:14 Hepatitis atrain a klUar 15.12:18 Student view aought on sexism 18,6:10 Tahleo Houae camp for diabetica 16,12:17 MlniBter to aid training Bchcx>l broadcasters 24,6:3 DISEASES - RESEARCH Co-education"linked with promiscuity" 9.7:6 Committee plea for isolated children 22.7:19 Epidemic fear from research 10,8:3 Big changes in achoola control 30,7:1 Arthritia "eased" by using copper bracelet Education week sc^ne set 31,7:32 17.9:1 Parent a want cane banned 2,8:1 Aspirin Unk in atomach acara 3.il:3 Leaving achool at 13 backed 4,8:3 Education (Leader) 7.8:2 DRUGS Education funding too Icjw: experta 12,8:1 Educationa next atep (Leader) 14.8:2 Drug addict at birth 12,1:2 Program for Education week 16,8:7 Import drug ataff halved 19,1:3 Children hold key to environment 16.8:11 Boredom theory on women's analgesic abuse More parenta help at achool 17.8:3 30,3:1 New emphaaia aa challenge for teachora 19.8:10 Shutting drug centrea a "tragedy" 5,4:3 Flag ralaing ceremoniea 23,8:8 Now ita a learning pill 27.4:2 Canberra continues aid to businoBa collegea Panel againat analgeaica 28,4:8 1,9:11 900 Subatancoa 'Hruga" 28,4:9 wangi girl wina acholarahip (Caroline Linton( Acupjuncture breakthrough 5.5:12 2.9:LH3 Stricter drug Idw urged 9,6:3 Studenta pay plan 8.9:1 Drug becomea election iaaue 28,6:2 Review of achoola conmilsalon 8.9:3 Penaioners"among top drug uaera" 17,7:3 Studnet coat increases 8,9:27 Addlcta "obtaining drugs from doctors" 26,7:14 Review of tertiary education 10,9:7 Cannabis group formed 17.8:13 School heads confer 23.9:7 Studonta get "stoned" on cough mixture 24,8:9 28 achoola are "diaadvantaged" 14.10:16 Federal health chief wants alcohol centres Power play In education alleged 19.10:3 2.9:15 School could end at 13 21,10:2 Harsh cure (Leader) 8.9:2 Education inquiry bcjard aet up 25.10:10 Drug study 9,9:6 Report on language teaching praiaed 28.10:3 Heroin uae in Australia rising 18,9:3 State aid for city achoola 28,10:10 Newcastle heroin isage on decline 23,9:1 Teachera crlticiao atate Government 2.11:7 Risk seen in girls use of painkillers Allocatlona to city achoola criticlaed 8,11:12 13,10:29 Newcaatle geta language centre 27,11:3 State trims drug addict aid program 14.10:20 School group complains of brief contract Thalidomide victims get tax-free exomptiona 9,12:13 Education falla to help poor: Inquiry 10,12:1 20,10:14 Chairman to retire (Chairman of the State Higher Doctor wanta more atudy on analgeaica Education Board, Mr J, Pratt) 11,12:9 9.11:7 Payment for education site approved (Ourimbah) Fertility pill urged aa benefit 10.11:14 Dunatan ordera inveatigation on druga 11,12:33 Support for social report 15.12:11 17.11:3 Bedford fears Blower growth in education Analgeaic abuse worlds highest 18,11:1 Unhealthy tradition (Leader) 18,11:2 21,12:7 The aialgeaica problem 18,11:2 State rejecta rigid claaa aize plan 21,12:18 Preacriptlona only analgeaica sought 24,11:12 Carrlck hlta back at N.S.W. 22,12:3 Professor hits at analgesics 24,11:20 Education office takea 60 helpera 23.12:6 Group formed to aid drug addicts 27,11:9 Education Board head to retire (Mr, J. Pratt) Analgesics lobby urged 8.12:18 27,12:4 Marihuana poses problem for councils 11,12:1 Schoola Board enlarged 31.12:4 EDUCATION - HISTORY mUGS - RESEARCH Dangerous factor in aspirin uae eliminated Kayaga pupila relive past 16.8:10 17,5:9 Plaque for conteiary (Telegraph Point School) Aapirin link in stomaoh scars 3,11:3 25.9:32 Moonam Flats education centenary 25.9:32 EARTHQUAKES Broke School to celebrate centenary 15,10:7 Bungwahl centenary 16,10:32 Newcastle helps quake victima 19,5:7 Muawellbrook School centenary 18.11:18 Talka en quake aid 15,6:3 800 came to celebrate School Centenary 22.11:9 The man who gave a acale to quakea 28,8:7 Centenary for school (Grant's Creek - Earthquake cpmmonta sought 18,9:29 Sandy Hollow) 20,12:9 > Earth tremor (W.A.) 30.10:1 School misses century (Wickham Girl's High School) 23,12:2 EDUCATION EGGS AND POULTRY School year begins 28,1:6 Willis still aims to reduce class sizes N,Z. bans poultry from Australia 22,1:13 31,1:5 Poultry factory to expand (Cardiff) 22,1:LH1 A fair gro in education 19,2:2 Fowl diaeaae 28.1:3 Grant fcr educational study 1,3:9 Hunt defenda quarantine Houae burnt 29,1:15 Sorting out child readers 27,3:2 Plague hita Vic poultry industry 10.2:7 Schoola to work on aocial projocta 3,4:5 In the pecking order, ita a abort life Funds for 29 schools 29,4:13 12.2:LH3 Education lobby ready 29,4:14 Conference on pjoultry strike 2.4:6 Education proteat geta no promiaes 30.4:3 Beard denies riae in egg prices 16.4:1 Literacy standard not on decline 4,5:2 Chicken meat Induatry growa 5.5:11 Teat createa a word puzzle 65:2 Egg farmer wanta Independent inquiry 9.8:9 Dr. Seuas brings the word 10.5:3 Bacteria found In chlckena 16.9:20 Schools out for autumn 10.5:15 Poultry report criticlaed 18.9:8 Formal versus Informal teaching 13.5:2 Stogglea provide 40 extra Joba 14.10:12 School action group formed (Belmont North) Steggles strikers go back 15.10:7 13,5:LH3 Steggles returns to better days 15.10:7 Teachers see school threat 14,5:11 Steggles feels a future pinch (David Karpin) Illiteracy reaches "significant" level 21,5:5 30/10:10 Science education focus on reaearch 21.5:15 Wran stops woman's arrest 27.11:3 Education lack to triennlum funding 22.5:3 Heated delate ends parents meeting 27.5:11 EI STEDDFODS One in five find reading difficult 28.5:3 Defence spending "better in schools" 28,5:7 Eisteddfod held over 10 days 5,5:18 Parents face big bill for students 7.6:1 Drama, speech at eisteddfod 12.5:8 Community course to start 7.6:16 Eisteddfod family affair 13,5:10 Cheap achool uniform hopje 8,6:3 Top soloists at eisteddfod 14.5:5 Limit urged for achool uniforma 9,6:3 $500 Eisteddfod prize offered 19,5:13 Miniater to see Newcaatle achoola thia week Eiateddfod ends 21,5:5 14,6:1 Eisteddfod entranta pi-aiaed 2.9:11 Education in awitch 14,6:10 Eisteddfod standard lauded 8.9:27 ^iM.H. INDEX 34. 1976 EISTEDDFODS (C'td) ELECTIONS S'A'TE Eisteddfod wins to vloliniats 23.9:7 No contest in two country aeats 10.4:3 Wran offer of new deal on homes 13,4:1 ELECTIONS Waking the sleeper (Leader) 13.4:2 Ex-nuptlal law may change 13.4:8 3 partiea seek eat at Orange 6.1:4 Wran to apeak In Gosford 13.4:8 By-election Feb 14, 13.1:1 Wran critical of states natural gas policy New site ought fcr poll booth 19.2:LH2 14,4:3 Federallam writ large (Leader) 15,4:2 ELECTIONS FEDERAL Wran'a promise on expressway work 15.4:3 Labor'a rural policies hit 15.4:3 Corio to Labor by 20 votes 3.1:3 Willis land tax move upsets top 16,4:3 Colston gets "juatlce" 10,1:3 Liberals' policy "limp" saya Wran 16,4:3 Final senate seat to Labor 15,1:3 Premier offers policy for scrutiny 16,4:3 Preferences distribution 29,1:LH5 Whitlam warns on high tax 16,4:3 $500 payment report ready 16,2:3 Hall sees need for unity 16.4:3 Garland case, action planned 17,2:1 No added bills for Labor plan: Wran 17.4:3 Former Liberal Minister on electoral charges Loopholes costing $50M a year 20,4:3 18,2:7 Hospitals boost 20,4:3 Cohen claima election ploy 19,2:1 Treasury costs out election promises 20,4:3 Kerr duped Labor, aenatora told 19,2:3 "Transport" reaction" 20/4:3 Fraser quizzed on (Jarland 19,2:3 Wran In tax challenge 20.4:3 Canberra may cut. poll hours 5.5:20 Travel deficit pledge 21.4:3 State Income tax opposed by Waddy 21,4:3 ELECTIONS - LOCAL GOVERNMENT 60-40 policy "reversed" 21.4:3 Punch isauea challenge on milk quota 22.4:3 Review for council vote 13.1:3 Jazz to woo Liberal lovera 22.4:3 By-election for council (Muswellbrook) Wran, Willis clash over tax allegation 22.4:3 29.1:HV1 Liberals back woman to break stranglehold Six week seat en council (Muawellbrook (Cessnock) 23.4:2 Municipal Council) 12.2:HV4 Poor road conditiona a major issue (Munmorah) Six seek ^at on council (Muswellbrook) 23.4:2 19.2HV1 N.S.W. taxation "revealed" 23.4:3 Compulsory \'Ote views sought (Maitland City Morris makes ahowy campaign opening 23.4:3 Council) 14.4:6 Tax plan no state poll issue:Willis 23.4:3 Voting in Council polls compulsory 2.6:1 3c milk rise warning 23.4:3 Obligation to vote (Leader) 3.6:2 "seeds of disaater" in A.L.P. policy 24.4:3 Compulsory voting aipported 3.6:3 Wran pjurauea atate tax fight 24.4:3 Compulsory voting bill in next session 16.6:16 Social lasues put to candidates 24,4:3 Scone election set fcr August 26,7:10 Cardinal raises abortion issue 24.4:3 Newcastle favours Mayoral poll 12,8:7 Freeway land aale proposal attacked 24,4:3 New councillor Joins brother (Rex Colllson, Young librarian against Morris 24,4:11 Scone Shire Council) 23.8:13 Boatbuilder opposes fitter 24,4:11 Hawley leads shire for 14th term 15.9:12 State tax admitted 26,4:3 President out after 21 years (Cr, Hegarty, Acholce of uncertainties (Leader) 27,4:2 Merriwa Siire Council) 17.9:1 State A.L.P. policy on industry attacked 27,4:3 Denman Shire head back 18.9:29 Leaders wrangling over tax plana 27,4:3 President out of hat (Gloucester) 25.9:8 M L.C.'a by popular vote: Wran 27,4:3 Election charge: Judge directs acquittal Former A.L,P, man runs as Liberal 27, 4:8 29,9:3 Opponents see graving dock as top priority 27,4:8 Lake talks on vote for shire leader 16.11:1 Daubed with cosmetics (Leader) 28,4:2 Darlymen to quiz minister 28,4:3 ELECTIONS - PARTY FITNDS Stsfe poll likely to hinge on six country seats 28.4:3 Whitlam alleges fraud in politlcjal funding Not double tax but aircharge 28,4:3 12.3:5 Dariy group ceases Labor rural worry 28.4:3 Opposition dectlon funds bill rejected 9.4:3 Labor faces task to beat sitting member 28,4:10 Lid stays on (Leader) 10.4:2 Port development high on policies 28.4:10 Ford In $23,600 political land outs 15.4:3 The search for equality (Leader) 29.4:2 Political payments from U.S. 17,4:3 Opposition aenaltlve on leaders 29.4:3 Senator calls for election subsidy enquiry Both leader confidant of election victory 18.10:5 29.4:3 ELECTIONS STATE Worker control denied 29.4:3 A.L.P. member entrenched in seat 29.4:12 , Wran attacks government rifts 31,1:3 Brooks has two opponents 29.4:13 Labor preferences to C,P. in Orange 5,2:13 Close election expected 30,4:1 Orange poll win delights Punch 16.2:3 An intuitive choice (Leader) 30,4:2 "May election" 21.2:1 Vote will be close 1.5:1 A. P. preference bribe dalmed 9.3:1 Poll resta on preferences 3.5:1 State Labor drive for $350,000 9.3:9 Gosford Poll neck and neck 3.5:1 By-election en April 10, 9,3:9 Swing to Labor delights Whitlam 3,5:1 C,P. stand surprises Hlllia 11,3:6 A surprise (Leader) 3,5:2 N.C.P. joins fight 12,3:1 North reflects state trend 3.5:12 Pressure on C.P. to field candidate 13,3:3 New method boosts poll processing 3.5:12 Poll talk amuses Willis 18,3:3 Absent votes increase load 3.5:12 Sir Eric's advantage (Leader) 23,3:2 Vote check booat for Willis 4.5:1 Lib leader stands on record 15,4:1 Hatton open to either side 4.5:1 Election"likely on May 1" 25.3:3 Late count in only five close seats 4.5:10 Willis calls State poll on May 1st 1.4:1 Poll result hinges on Gosford 5.5:1 Election date (Leader) 1.4:2 Voters wary on cost cuts 5.5:2 State parties prepare tor election 2.4:1 3 aeata atill undecided in poll 6.5. :1 Rolls for election close 6pm today 2.4:5 Wran near election victory 7.5:1 99 writs issued for poll and N.S.W. referendum) Cloae count In Gosford had parties o n toes Bjelke backs Fraser on secret ballot (3.4:3 j 7.5:1 5,4:1 A.L.P. battler hits the front 7.5:5 N.S,W. "needs labor" 5.4:3 A,L,P, hope for two seat win 8,5:1 Dropped Waddy confident of holding seat 6.4:3 Electoral boundaries "outrageous" 8.5:30 Wran pledge on wages 6,4:3 Labor Ministry (Leader) 10.5:2 Tax hope for bookmakers 6.4:3 Recount of Goaford, Hurstville possible 10.5:3 A.L.P. gives $825M pledge for transport 7.4:3 McGowan wina Gosford by 70 11,5:3 C.P. aims for end to death duties 8.4:1 Mr Wran's promises (Leader) Unashamed (Leader) 8.4:2 McGowan lead goes to 74 13.5:3 Labor transport plan costed 8.4:3 Majorities Increased 14.5:5 State member calls in Whitlam 8.4:3 Taamanlan poll hint 15.6:3 for election campaign State by-election called 25.8:6 90 fewer candidates for State Elections 9,4:1 Hills result knock back to Labor 11,10:7 Mother seeking 30% swing (Mrs Ross Gowan) 9,4:1 $825M Labor scheme defended 9,4:3 Poll shows awing to Labor 10,4:1 N,M,H, INDEX 35, 1976 ELECTIONS - UNION BMPLOYMENT Law on union ballots "not tough" 23,3:1 Jobless hit new p>eak 10,1:1 Secret ballota for uniona 3.4:3 The jobs dileimna (Leader) 12,1:2 Secret ballot talka reaume 4,5:9 School leavers contribute to Northa 21,8% Uniona stay firm in scret poll row 6.5:3 Jobless riae 13,1:1 Trade Union lallots (Leader) 7.5:2 Unemployed face work teata 16,1:1 Union poll control cfefended 8,5:3 Back to work(Leader) 17,1:2 Unions "being strangled" 17.5:3 Angnry reaponae o^er "dole cheat" chasing Union ballot bill introduced to jarliament 17.1:3 21,5:8 Unions fight "dole cheat" measures 20,1:7 No ballot deal with A.CT.U. : Fraaer 25.5:1 "Dole cheats" tag attacked 21,1:8 Minera to reaist changea in voting 28,5:7 Over 600 jobleas in Upper Hunter 27,1:7 Uniona adviaed of new law: street 17,7:3 Wrong way job hunt 7,2:1 Uniona aoon to notify elections 24,9:3 Jobless up but outlook better 7,2:3 New law makes unions warn of elections 8.12:3 Northern jobless rate rise slows 10,2:6 More can train after means teat 12,2:3 ELECTRICAL TRADES UNION Moonlight brigade mostly husbands 2.3:7 Jobless drop by 40,200 in February 6.3:5 Electricians protest 6.2:5 Career adviser warns of job hazards 8.3:8 E.T.U. affirms breakaway bid 2.6:12 10% drop in jobless as schoola go back 9.3:3 Electricians strike at Sulphide plant 3.9:8 1975 jobless "over-estimated" 20.3:3 Sulphide electricians going lack 28.9:5 Six week dole delay for those who leave Joba Liddell diapute gains support 29.9;7 24,3:1 E.TU. men continue Sulphide strike 2.10:5 Plight of a minority (Leader) 26.3:2 Striking SJphide workers meet 25.10:13 One in eight youths jobless 27.3:1 Indexation at risk: E.T.U. officer 26.10:10 Review of jobs service "needed" 29.3:6 Sulphide dispute continues 26.10:10 B.E.D. scheme will end within two montha Electricians stay out 3.11:10 30,3:1 Black bans threat at Sulphide 23.11:8 NEAT cuts may force students to quit 1,4:3 Wyong ends RED projects 1.4:LH1 ELECTRICITY Clash over jobless figures 10.4:3 Northern jobless flgrures stable 13.4:8 2 Electricity stations close. (Cockle Creek More Jobs may go as orders fall to low level and Richmond Main) 14.1:8 16.4:1 Power rate proposal "slanted" 29.1:3 Employment insulated (Leader) 17.4:2 Stations power game over (Cockle Creek) More jobless ironworkers than In 1961 21,4:18 2a2:HV2 and 4,3:LH1 Employment should Improve after June quarter Electricity faded as stars rose 4.3:HV2 and 22,4:13 4.3:LH2 North's job state "bad" 23,4:1 Cockle Creek out of action 4.3:LH1 Qnployment level may not recover 26,4:12 New power tariffs for U.Hunter 18.3:HV2 Unemployed In Hunter region disturb MHR County clerk suspended (A.Mercado) 20.3:1 28,4:3 Inquiry on clerk's suspension 7.4:8 MHR attacks jobless setup 3.5:9 Power house demolition - end In sight for Canberra hit on jobless stand 4.5:3 Zaara St 9,4:1 Jobleas up In April but trend slowing 8,5:1 A vision fcr the city (Leader) 10.4:2 Wran seeks meeting on jobless 11,5:1 Blackout threat In Qld. 10.4:33 Fewer unemployed In North 11,5:3 Council interested in Zaara St., 13,4:7 Farmers in line for worklesa benefit 11,5:3 Power strike ends (Qld) 15,4:6 New jobs scheme sought 12,5:8 Engineer lists county wrrk outstanding 17,4:5 Man loaea dole for "refusing illegal work" Coroner critical of power tests 13,5:7 15.5:7 Sub station money aought 20,5:18 Bludger tag "misleading" 18.5:3 Electricity councils to confer 25,5:8 Illegal job: dole back 18.5:5 Shake up likely in power control 27,5:1 Worst for work, but pleasant 25.5:3 Think Sgaln, Mr. Hills (Leader) 28.5:2 Relntroduction of RED works urged 31.5:5 Apology for power loss 9.6:3 A billion jobs or poverty 1.6:2 U.H.CC. part ef boundary review area 9.6:16 Job market fails to revive 5,6:1 Minister to visit power stations 25,6:5 Fewer unemployed In Newcastle area 8,6:11 Easing cf power delay predicted 25,6:7 Building slump raises unemployment fears Upper Hunter power boost plan 28.7:12 10.6:3 Suapended county executive resigns (Mercado) Engineer lays off workers 11.6:1 30,7:7 Much said, little to talk aboot 12.6:1 New took ideas for old substation 17,8:7 Wran denounces "Job conspiracy" 14,6:3 $1M for power boost In Valley 6.9:10 Outlook on jobs gloomy 14,6:3 Power station sought at Broke 13,10:3 Thirty from Tubemakers find Joba 10.6:6 ' Broke power site considered 20,10:3 Induatrial output, employment "gloomy" 21.6:3 S.E.C. denies Zaara St station demolition Unemployment falla In Upper Hunter 24,6:7 21.10:13 Jobless youths forced into hostels 26.6:1 Jobbing back in chair 21,10:17 Jobless young worry chamber 29.6:8 Collinsvllle strike cuts power flow 26,10:10 Quarter may be working part time by .1980 29.6:1 Industry stops in Qld strike 28,10:11 Part tine work ora looms 30.6:2 Stand down may affect 100,000 29.10:3 Hawke warns of ^M jobless by January 7.7:3 Aberdaro chairman re-elected 30.10:32 Job shortage worsens for aigineers 9.7:7 Land claim rejected (Muswellbrook) 30.10:32 10,000 more out of work In June 10.7:1 Meter checks not regular (Upper Hunter County Wran seeks urgent action on Jobless 14.7:1 Council) 1.11:6 Jobs "highest In Cessnock" 20.7:8 Singleton to check on Broke power station N.S.W. has highest unemployment 22.7:7 5,11:8 MHR asks P.M. to honour promise 22.7:LH5 Hamer hits lack on Newport ban 13,11:1 Employment service's new branch 2.8:14 Vic. A.L.P. endorses Newport ban 15.11:3 Jobless"need more help" 4 8:7 Power site supported (Broke) 18.11:18 Dole queue grows for apprentices 5.8:1 U.H.CC phasing out levy 18.11:18 Metal industry job loss mounts 5,8:1 Powerless end at Cockle Creek 18.11:LH5 Jobleas increase "deliberate" 5,8:3 U,H,CC. alters budget 23.11:13 Councils seek help for jobless 6.8:1 Victorian T.H.C. prepares for Newport battle Jobless lever jump again 7.8:1 25,11:3 Wage rises still too high: PM. 9.8:3 Vic unions try power impasse compromise 26,11:1 Hunter jobless figfures static 10.8:8[ Resentment is the key (Leader) 26,11:2 $15M provides 750 jobs 11.8:3 Newport diapute proposal 27.11:3 Abury plant sacks 350 (Borg Warner (Aust) Union plans on Newport rejected 30.11:1 Ltd) 12,8:3 Unions put Newport scheme 2.12:3 Seeing a way clear of the dole 12.8:3 End near for Zaara a 7.12:8 North seeks money for unemployed 12.8:6 Pressure on Vic unions increases 8,12:9 Unemployed women urged to register 16.8:3 Labor offer on t^wport 9.12:27 Jobless dispute in House 19,8:3 Panel to review Newport plan 17.12:5 Jobless aid supported 21,8:31 U.H.CC cables may go underground 20,12:9 Willis blames Wran on jobs 23,8:3 Newport inquiry wins union backing 22.12:1 Hills wants jobless to learn trade 3.9:3 Contracts flow from Newport compromise 23,12:3 New job figfures disputed 4.9:1 Relief for jobless sought 6,9:11 Maladjustment (Leader) 7.9:2 N.M.H, INDEX 36, 1976 EBARING POWER STATION QIPLOYMENT (C'td) Act early on power station 5,2:LH1 Wives want jobs "to help husbands" 7,9:3 Eiraring camp proposal favoured 12.2:LH3 Qaployora get training aid 8,9:6 CarHvan park plan for Erarlng 26.2:LH3 Statea employment effect "marginal" 9,9:6 Power station plan cloaer 4,3:LH1 Unomployment"sends youth insane" 10,9:3 Widow'a property in canal path 4.3:LH1 Centre to help workless 10,9:8 |30M Lake plant start soon 18,3:1 Job seekera get home shift aid 13,9:1 Start 8CX)n on power atation 27,4:1 Locating the money (Leader) 14.9:2 Erarlng fjower sta'tlon meeting 3,6:LH1 Council seeka money for jobless 14.9:5 Erarlng power station neoda three mines 4.6:7 Backbenchers question unemployment 16.9:3 Meeting on Erarlng 28.6:5 Unemployed centre to asalat, advise aubaidy Meeting to dlacusa power station 1.7:LH1 for young job seekera backed 17.9:1 Power site contracts soon 3,7:1 Wagea Job key: Fraaer 18.9:1 Now look for Erarlng in power station plan Joba aid the Government (leader) 18,9:2 7.7:7 4.3% of labour force Jobless 21.9:3 Power site will employ 1200 8,7:LH1 Subaidy for school leavers planned 22,9:3 Erarlng impact check doubled 15,7:11 Incentive to employora 23,9:1 Erarlng contract to Japan 21,8:8 Employment palliativea (Leader) 24,9:2 Power atation work starts 30.8:9 Payroll profit wrong: Willis 25,9:1 Hoatel plan for 200 on Erarlng alte 26,10:8 Girl job seeker denies "dirty" tag 1.10:1 Land cleared for power atation 18,11:LH4 Department sends girl back to Job office 2.10:1 Erarlng family will fight for home 26.11:1 An untidy principle (Leader) 2.10:2 Bishop calls for .jobless campaign 5,10:8 EXCHANGE STUDENTS More get joba in Auatralia 9.10:1 I.A,C, attitudes blamed for jobless rise Youth off for South Africa (A.Stevenson) 12,10:1 8,1:LH5 Jobleas drop goea againat atate trend 12,10:7 Swansea girl off on "trip of a lifetime" Job problem blamed on bias 13,10:7 (A, Parkea) 15.1:LH4 Unemployed figures near record levels 13.10:7 Steggles provide 40 extra joba 14,10:12 Exchange team heads home 19,1:6 Diddling on dole figrurea: Hayden 15,10:3 Belmont student settles in at Wyoming Planning needed on manpower: Hawke 15,10:13 (Michael Wood) 22,1:LH3 Minister orders review of job serw;e 18,10:1 Exchange student "at home" (Chris Plint) 29,1:HV3 Youth training respjonse "poor" 20,10:3 Exchange students at Toronto High 5,2:LH2 Federal ears "deaf" to state pleading 21,10:7 Lucky girl back from Rotary exchange trip Work plan to help youth 22,10:1 (Kate Lobb) 12,2:LH4 Jobless figures Inch down 6,11:1 English "incredibly difficult" (R, Yahashi) Newcastle jobless total up by 281 9,11:8 Opposition proposes new scheme for jobleas 14,4:LH3 Danish girl to visit 13,5:13 10.11:3 Rotary atudy team farewelled 26,7:9 More school leavers uiemployed: report Rural youth viaitor sees Valley (Sandra 13,11:3 McCormack) 2.9:16 Unseen troubles for students 15,11:1 Irish visitor sorry for dairymen (Sandra Extension aids Jobless young 22,11:3 McCormack) 6.9:11 Plans provide more youth jobs 25.11:3 Cessnock meet on problem of jobleas 29,11:11 Exchange student second from family Cessnock demands action for Jobless 1.12:1 (Debbie Moody) 18.11:18 Help for former students 1.12:10 Houses surprise N.G. visitors 17,12:3 Agent charges j)b seekers tricked 1,12:13 Unemployment (Leader) 2.12:2 FAUNA AND FLORA Tech students lift jobless figure 7,12:11 School leavers "will get dole" 7,12:14 Tern turns up in front yard 8,3:10 Social piy edict to be challenged 8.12:11 Qld fears kangaroo plague 9,3:1 1977 Dismal "unless job figures rise" 15.12:1 Australian plants chief interest of Newcastle Assurance given on jobless 15.12:12 group 18.3:11 66 placed for youth training 16,12:14 Inquiry uncovers drug bird racket 3.5:1 School leavers aiployment 16.12:LH4 Pygmy possum "a guinea pig" 20.5:2 Punch calla for $20M job plan 17,12:3 Possum's death brings fine 21.5:9 Response to youth scheme "pleasing" 20,12:3 Scientist helps wombats to tetter life 1,6:3 CES office for Broadmeadow 20,12:13 1080 use in baits suspended 26.6:3 A growing tragedy (Leader) 21.12:2 Wee wombat joins family 24.8:1 Many school leavers not ready for work 22.12:7 Kangaroos, wombats menace motorists (S.A.) Teachers slate dole decision 23,12:1 2.9:13 Learning *ops father from dole benefit 23.12:1 Call for tourist boycott 26.10:7 Privacy of jobless Invaded: M.H.R, 23,12:6 Protection for Urds 9.12:1 From tree to V.I.P. for bird foundlings Tax on unemployment teneflts 24.12:3 Two fight for vacation dole (Melb) 27,12:3 30,12:1 Jobless figure 14,718 small 27.12:5 FEDERATED CLERKS' UNION A lack of humanity (Leader) 29,12:2 Advice centre for unemployed soon 31,12:7 Union wants Medibank job pledge 28,5:7 Member takes union to court for vote ruling ENERGY I 20,10:14 Coles accuaed of diacrimination 24,11:10 World desperate for new energy 20,5:2 Court finds union elections void 24,12:3 Wran mil aet ip energy authority 2,7:3 Newcastle man to study overseas energy plana (Prof, Ian Stewart) 12,7:10 FEDERATED ENGINE DRIVERS AND FIREMEN'S State acts on energy 12,10:3 ASSOCIATION Power control Bill enters Houae 14.10:6 FEDFA mine men to meet 9,2:6 ENVIRONMENT Row may cloae all pits 27,2:3 Pit striker a ordered to work 2.3:8 Extra grant for eroaion control 30.1:5 FEDFA seeka $5 a day allowance 15,3:7 Geneva union pleads for Fraaer Is, 17,2:1 Report today on Bayawater row 18.3:8 Environment conference organised 17,3:8 FEDFA spreads Bayswater issue 19.3:6 Environment posts made 22,3:13 250 out of work in coal dispute 20.3:3 Conference called on environment 17,5:13 Bayawater talka go on 23,3:11 Environment day "ignored" 5,6:1 Minea dispute: skeleton crews likely 24,3:13 Environment talk at N,CA,E, 14.6:10 Solution to mine dispute proposed 25.3:11 P.E.C. critical of mines policy 14,6:15 CMU not Interested In dispute, drivers say A cloud on the environment (T,Colebatch) 23,6:2 26.3:7 Awabakal body in plea for reserve 5,7:10 Bayswater pit trouble may end 27,3:5 Environment problems on show 9.7:13 Northern miners recalled to work 30.3:6 Plana put environment first 4.8:29 Bayawater men go back 31.3:7 Environment program meets mixed reaction Tribunal hita at Bayawater "war" 6.4:6 Mine railmen fight dismissal 19,7:3 23,8:12 Shunters will defy day off 26.7:9 Field atudy centre geta approval 30.8:6 Sacked shunters stay pxjt 27,7:1 Factory and tree can flourish together - Men prevented from working 28,7:8 Earthweek 5.10:13 Richmond railmen go back 29.7:7 Crane drivera on atrike 1.12:13 N.M.H, INDEX 37, 1976 FIRES AND FIRE BRIGADES (C'td) FEDERATED IRONWORKERS' ASSOCIATION Boolaroo to get new fire station 19,2:LH3 F.I.A. aeeka new ateel award 16.1:3 •Young cook on 15 Wurder charges 21,2:1 AWl men meet on auap>enaion 27,2:5 (Savoy Hotel fire) Ironworkera' 4 day council 15.3:7 Drive In fire damage $60,000 23.2:7 Union backa ateel, ahipbuilding 17.3:8 Death fire Inqueat adjourned 25.2:3 Holiday In metal trades 27.4:3 Council labor to fight buahfires 26.2:Lm Reacue aquad wanted 3.8:10 Bayawater seeks fire trail action 4.3:LH1 Steelmen got extra holiday 6.8:5 Support for rail fire breaks 4.3:LH3 Right wing uniona plan big merger 26.8:1 Pole fire at Hexham 6.3:9 Alternative leaderahip (Loader) 27.8:2 Fire almost deatroya surf club (Wamberal) Hearing aet on bonua 20,10:6 8,3:3 $20,000 fire damages Cardiff club 8,3:3 Strikea over FIA bonus iaaue 11,12:9 Cargo fire breaks out again (Sydney) 9.3:9 Fireman'a aervice honoured (G.Foot) 11.3:HV1 FERRIES District ralllea after dlaaatroua fire (Mr and Mra Paul) 11,3:LH1 Stockton ferries set adrift 5.4:1 M.P. warna on Newcaatle fire traps 12.3:1 New start for oldest ferry (Authur G. Joint fire control proposal 13.3:9 Walter) 9.7:7 Raising the alarm(Leader) 16.3:2 "The old lady of the Hunter" (Mildred) 17.9:2 Scone bushfire brigades reject merger 18,3:HV1 Dockyard may get ferry contract 14,10:3 Fire officers place strict work bans 29.3:8 Ferry plans not scrapped:Cox 22.12:3 1 dead, 3 critical following city fire 30.3:3 FESTILIZER INDUSTRY Production of insulin halted by fire (Melb) 1.4:1 Farmers to get $57M bonus 11,2:1 $4,000 fire in home 2,4:1 Farmers first; (Leader) 12,2:2 Goninan fire damages ore machine 2,4:5 Diesel conversion saves E.Nitrogen $2,5M Fire destroys holiday home (Balmoral) 5,4:7 16.2:6 Fire atation approved (Muswellbrook) 5,4:9 Government broadens supershoaphate bounty Bushfire officers approved 8,4:LH5 27,2:6 Craah starts bowser fire (Merewether Heights) $2M loss likely in "super" loophole 22,3:1 9,4:1 Whitlam hits government on "super" bounty Fire rules sought in clothing 10.4:33 26.3:1 Hotel fire admission alleged (Sydney) 13.4:8 Farm bounty query "intrudes" 5.5:14 Barristers bid in fire deaths case 14.4:8 Farmers keep "auper bounty" 3.8:13 15 death blaze on conscience, record alleges 15.4:6 FESTIVAL OF LIGHT 15 hotel fire deaths:cook for trial 16.4:5 Fire and flood threatens West 17.4:8 Liberals "sympathetic" Festival of Light 8,3:7 Woman, 63 dies In house fire (D.Rooney) 22.4:10 Festival of light rally attracts 35,000 200 children flee from scrub fire (S.A.) 11.10:3 26.4:3 Trail bike for fire brigade (Cesanock) 29.4:8 FINANCE Fire captain (Mr L Yardy) 29,4:LH1 Woman saved from fire (.S.A) 1.5:5 Glanvllle sent for trial 6,1:3 2 brothers die In fire (Hobart) 3,5:3 Management seminar in Newcaatle 11,2:8 Children flee burning bus (Tanilba bus) 4,5:3 Debt collectors accept new guidlines 16,3:11 Telarah brigade move opposed 5.5:12 Credit files available for checking 23,3:3 Burnt out garage to be rebuilt (Bar Beach) Free enterprise fights back 5,4:2 14.5:3 Woman wins AVCO post 15,4:9 Fire destroys old church (Muawellbrook) 15.5:8 Newcastle men for top buaineas talk 1,5:10 No permanent fire atation officer (The Entrance) Judge withholds winding up order on company 20.5:LH2 Cumberland Holdings Ltd ) 5,5:18 Blast, fire, at flats (Nelson Bay) 24.5:1 Financier to "clear up affairs" 3.6:6 Plastic fumes KO firemen (Melbourne) 25.5:3 "Rough" trot for Norman Ross 24,6:17 Fire victim believes dog proves saying (Cardiff Loan for bankrupt man ruled as loss (Syd) South) 26.5:7 4,8:24 Cattle die in holocaust (Julia Creek) 27.5:3 Credit reforms "need close scrutiny" 25,8:21 Gutted arcade may be saved (Sydney, Strand Liberals accused of report cover up Arcade) 27.5:3 (Barton group of companies) 27,8:3 Another big grass fire 29.5:33 Credit pitfalls outlined for unwary 1,9:6 Toronto fire cause unknown 1,6:3 Building group registered 16.9:17 Big fire destroys arcade (Syd) 2,6:1 Agency shield for small buaineases 25,9:33 Newcastle station site approved (Killarney Administrator in credit union 5,10:1 Vale) 3.6:LH3 , Advice sought on Bartons' offer 29.10:3 Fire hazard (Green Valley Rd.,) 3.6:LH2 State refuses "deal" for Bartons 2.11:3 Brigades fight scrub fires 7.6:6 Barton plea renewed 3,11:3 Hotel barriers "pulled down" 10.6:10 Sale of debtors' list continues 18,12:3 Men saved from derelict hotel fire 10,6:11 Business levlval hopes "fading" 20.12:1 Fire check on bualneaaes 14.6:10 Fire victims may get new start 16.6:1 FIRES AND FIRE BRIGADES $250,000 damage In fire 17.6:11 Lone vigil for dog in burnt home 18.6:1 Woodvllle home blaze cuts family's Night in carriage coat $40, 19.6:5 holiday 1.1:1 2 burnt to death in caravan fire (Barraba) Fire rules dalay denied 1.1:7 28.6:3 Man sees baby son die in blaze (Melbourne) Fire atation under way (Muawellbrook) 29.6:10 2,1:6 two die as fire engrulfs tanker 30.6:8 $40,000 fire at Wingham 5.1:8 Man saved In Weaton home fire 2.7:3 Driver clears flaming truck 8.1:16 7 escape In $1M hotel fire (Melb) 5.7:3 Fire atation work near (Telarah) 8.1:HV2 Service badges given 8.7:LH5 Maitland fire deatroys shed and two trucks Tenants escape fire (Cooks Hill) 9.7:3 12.1:3 Family loses all in fire (Widden) 12.7:15 Maitland calls increase 15.1:HV1 God bless you Norda Wharf 15,7:LH2 Sorioua fire season looms 28.7:15 Former brigade oaptaln new control officer Fire damage at Gorokan 10.8:8 (Jim Bale) 15.1:LH5 Grassfirea keep brigades busy 13.8:3 Bushfires out of control 19.1:3 Fire destroys empty house (Toronto) 16.8:3 Fire damages wall, celling 19,1:8 Petrol depjot fire at Tlghs Hill alarms residents Firefighters halt big forest blaze 20,1:3 18.8:7 Munmorah appeal for fire victims 22,1:LH1 Eigrht left homeless as fire razes flats (Swanaea) Flats razed at Singleton 26,1:3 Firemen "aave" 23,8:7 23,8:3 Girl, grandmother home fire heroines 27.1:1 Straw fire blamed for horse deaths 24.8:3 Wyong appeal for more fire fighters 29.1:LH1 Boolaroo geta new fire station 26,8:LH2 $250,000 joinery razed (Hobart) 30.1:3 Excape into snow from fire (Mt Hotlam) 30.8:3 Man dies in Sydney house fire 30.1:3 Kurri fire causes $200,000 damage 2.9:3 Man hurt fighting milk bar fire 3,2:3 Police levy "maintains fire brigades" 2.9:17 Council seks fire prevention report 5.2:7 Firemen learn new methoda 5.2:HV1 Now code covera liguida that burn 6.9:6 Fire heroine lauded 6.2:1 Radio club helps save homea 6.9:10 Brigades cffer help to SES 12.2:LH2 Family loaea home in blaze (Bulga) 10,9:9 Girl burnt In catch game 13,9:3 N.M.H, INDEX 38, 1976 FIRES AND FIRE BRIGADES (C'td) FISH AND FISHING (C'td) Buay run on firement 13,9:3 Beat wedged in legal tangle 31,7:3 100 out In basement Haze (T,&G. Building) Navy may arrest fiah boat captain 4,8:28 15,9:3 Auatralia firm on 320 km fishing zone 12,8:3 Fire drill for 11 brigadea 16,9;7 Trawlers head out as sea abates 17.8:7 Lightning bolt kill 18 dogs 18,9:1 Japanese trawler arrested 25.8:6 House razed (Holmesville) 21.9:3 Drought kills trout at fish farm 26.8:7 Bushfire danger high 28.9:5 Oysters threat 28,8:1 Service honour for volunteer firemen 29,9:6 Japanese ship fined 28.8:1 Big bushfire in Qld 30,9:3 First fish exposition 31,8:12 21 Firemen get permit authority 30,9:6 Fishing fleet tied up 8.9:6 Sold fcr $4,000 1.10:1 Negligence grounded trawler 9.9:6 Old cottage on fire 2.10:1 Fingerlings to be released in streams 14.9:13 $10M damage in A.I.S. fire 2.10:5 M.S.B."concerned" by refusal to renew clubs Fire risk area sought 14.10:LH1 occupancy (Stockton prawners' club) 15.9:9 Screens aid to homes in fire 21.10:17 Oyster research extensions 18.9:8 Fire station approved (Killarney Vale) Auatralia may open fish zone 22.9:3 21.10:lh3 Cupboard radio base (Newcastle Dluewater Fire damages two flats 23.10:9 Fishing Club) 13.10:7 Fire destroys tome 25.10:1 Third Taiwanese ship arrested 16.10:1 Blaz Ing tar menaces men 26,10:7 Court told boat warned on Timor 16.10:33 Firemen to stay put 26,10:10 Bog fishing potential seen (Lake Glenbaum Fire damage bill in thousands 28,10:8 and Harrington tops) 18,10:11 Spray paint shop burnt out (Bennet's Green) Accept Russian trawler offer, M,P. urges 5,11:3 20.10:1 Two women in scram^ile to safety (New Lambton) Sailors ate grass "from free choice" 22.10:3 6.11:1 Abalone bag reduced 25,10:11 Cook accused of 4 fire deaths (Savoy Hotel) Fisherman plays flute at great length 27.10:3 10.11:10 Prawning begins with sinking 2.12:7 Police check on service station fire 15.11:7 Professionals reap fishing harvest 9,12:LH2 Hospital fire: 22 boys rescued (Sydney) Oyster research pays off 20,12:2 18,11:12 Trawler aground at Stockton 21,12:3 Savoy hearing told of fire death bid 19.11:8 Fisherman plan to blockade Navy 29.12:3 Bushfire close to convent 19.11:13 Hotel fire court told of Newcastle links 23,11:10 FLOOD MITIGATION Cottage fire (Mayfield) 24,11:1 Timber pile fire put out 24,11:3 Farmers hit levee work 29.1:HV1 Savoy fire suspect denies charges 24.11:6 Aberdeen to get $33,000 levee 4,2:3 Fire chief's home lost in Dora Creek blaze $10,000 for flood works 26.2:7 26,11:7 Scone seeks action on flood probleiys Woman injured in leap from fire (Cardiff) 8.4:HV1 29,11 :3 Discussion on floods urged 29.4:13 Cottage fire at Lake 29,11:3 Renewed bid to drain swamp 30,6:18 Total fire ban on Hunter district 7,12:3 $668,000 for flood work 10,9:8 Cool wind promises fire danger relief 8.12:3 Hunter flood mitigation 10,12:14 Fires still a threat 9.12:7 Residents rally to help victims (Mr and Mrs FLOODS Paul Muncaier) 9,12:LH3 Baby dies In Aberdeen fire 10,12:15 Full alert as river rises (Hunter) 24.1:1 $12M spent to beat bushfires 11.12:33 Mnn drowns, four feared dead in wide floods Sawdust fire (Hardboards of Aust.) 13.12:3 26,1:1 Bushfire threatens school, burns home (Sydney) Beats rescue 12 families 26.1:1 13.12:3 Valley flood danger eases as peak passes Cottage destroyed by fire (Millers Forest) Terrace 27.1:3 13,12:9 N.S.W. aid for flood victims 28.1:3 Oxy torch causes fire (Armbow Engineering) Federal aid for flooded areas 29.1:3 24,12:5 Flooding causes $5M damage to Namoi cotton 30.1:6 FISH AND FISHING 5 rescued in Queensland cyclone flood 4.2:6 Flood damage set at $iM 5.2:HV1 Fishing battle looms in Victoria 3.1:21 Floods trap 54 on "Alice" train 9.2:3 Fish, high, dry and dead 9,1:1 Family cheats death in flood 10.2:3 Inspector denies illegal nets hint 10.1:4 Rising rivers threaten towns along Darling Managing the raw prawn (Leader) 14.1:2 11.2:3 Call for action on Taiwanese "prawn pirates" Grafton and Lismore face big floods 12,2:1 15.1:7 Floods strand girls in car overnight 12.2:3 Prawn prices still soaring while nets stay Thousands evacuated from flood areas 13,2:1 empty 20.1:3 Floods cut roads In two states 14,2:3 Sturdy trawler comes unstuck 22.1:3 Sick man plucked from farm flood 14,2:8 Mullet and bream net low prices 28.1:6 P,M. pledges flood aid 16.2:3 Mullet bargain hauls them in 31.1:1 Levee break hits Munglndl 19,2:3 Cheap fish sales continue 2.2:7 350 flee Collarenabrl flood-Walgett next 23,2:1 Poachers fined, boats forfeited 4.27 Record flood threatens town 24,2:3 A rare old fishy tale to tell 11.2:3 R.A.A.F. averts baby crisis 26,2:3 Fish scoops pool in mosquito plague 13.2:1 Inverell flooded but prepared 27.2:3 Fish out of water (Marlln) 16.2:1 Motoriat dies In Northern flood 1.3:3 Prawning safe In Lakes park 16.2:7 Suburban flooding follows wettest summer in Australia paying millions for own fish 20.2:1 4 years 2,3:1 The fishing Industry (Leader) 21,2:2 Wingham man atill missing in Northern floods A better deal on seafoods 25,2:2 3.3:6 The fishing industry report: part 2, 26,2:2 Flooding issue raised again 3.3:13 Rock oysters face interloper peril 28.2:1 Valley still on flood watch 5.3:3 Gulf "prawn war" patrols stepped up 1.3:9 Drowned' but stops rescue 4.3:34' Diseased fish studies extended to Hunter Graziers will assist in flood relief 11.3:HV2 3.3:1 Minor floods for another day 27.3:3 Fish fungus "will not spread" 4.3:3 Darling naar peak at Wilcannia 29.3:6 Foreign prawn ban pressure 6.3:3 Fire and flood threaten west 17.4:8 Lakeside boats triumph In game fishing Flood spots inspection 28.4:13 8.3:10 Town braces for flood (Wentworth) 12.5:17 Carp leads to trouble 24.3:8 $1/4M flood loss 18.10:3 Easter mullet leat gun 29,3;3 Heavy rain brings minor flooding to North European carp a "mixed blessing" 12.4:2 19.10:1 Taiwanese boat runs aground on reef 17.4:3 Quick flood settlement promised 19.10:3 Market ban on marlin continues 4,5:6 $1M loss in North deluge 20.10:1 Fish hawkers may be in the net 12,5:14 Crops lost, sheep drown as flood rivers rise Netting on beaches defended 14,6:14 20,10:1 New Industry for Lake Macquarie 17,6:1 M.L.A. seeks aid for Port Shire 20.10:8 Coast watch at the limit (R, Skelton) 24.6;2 Wagga flood eases 21.10:10 Plea to halt quit order on prawners 30.6:10 $1/4 M flood bill for Port Shire 22.10:3 Flood relief program 8.12:24 N,«,H, INDEX 39, 1976 FLUORIDATION GAMBLING (C'td) Fluoride gear for Singleton 12,1:9 $200,000 winner stays calm (R, Dexlda) 9,3:1 Dirty food cases highlighted in report More privacy for lotteriea 4,5:9 16,7:3 Former bankrupts strike pools jackpot 5.5:1 Govt to atudy casinos 4.6:1 FOOD A side bet in gambling (Leader) 5.6:1 Upp>er House may block casino movoa 5.6:3 Food aurvey faces inquiry 24.1:5 $20M casino irfove 15,6:3 Higheat food price riae for 3.yeara 25.2:3 Dudley man $iM richer 11,8:12 Food date atamo law considered 17.3:7 $60,000 prize to Newcaatle 19.8:3 Bulk food inveatigation 5,4:3 City'a $1M lottery bonanze 27.8:6 Duck ap)Ocialty of the houae (Charleatown) Wran acta on caaino "aubmlaalon for Cabinet 3.9:15 Food labelling law"soon" 10,5:12 Wran aees $20M in casinoa 8.9:1 Food price riaea alow, trim inflation 17,7:3 State losing millions to S.P. books 16.9:6 Pricea for gp-oceriea up -K, 19,7:6 Coalition may block casinos Bill 9.10:3 Cooked mouae found In pastry 20,7:3 Club gambling age to be lowered Food coat 1,1% more in July 18,8:7 Churchea unite on casinos 26.10:2 Date atamp plan for gpods "absurd" 21,8:3 Battler from the abattoir wins $600,000 on Food prices up 1,4% in August 14,9:3 Cup (Melb,) 3.11:1 Mercy equal a can plus ham (Robert Carrier) $60,000 win but no plana (Dulcie Smith) 15.10:1 19.11:8 warning on vegetable oila in PVC 22.10:1 Outburata disrupt casino hearing 25.11:3 Health effect of PVC oil packa not known Former Mafia man may attend Inquiry 1,12:10 23.10:11 Churches leave gambling inquiry 2.12:10 Miniater acts on inflated food prices 29.10:1 No basis for intervention state told 8.12:14 Top malady makers: Famine and fat, 13.12:7 Victoria to lift bingo ban 9.12:7 Restraining order on casino 10.12:3 ) FORESTRY Inquiry fails ) Music while you gamble 15.12:8 A time for pinidence (Leader) 22,1:2 Illegal games houses "use corruption" 18.12:3 Newcastle woodchip exports uncertain 22,1:3 Four win $25,565 In pools 23.12:6 Branch 200M years old 7.2:5 Ex-Mafia head on casinos' effect 28.12:3 Newcastle woodchip plan "sensible" 10.2:7 Forester Robyn pioneers new role for GAS INDUSTRY women (R.Turvey) 12,2:LH2 Minister "sitting on" woodchip report 26,2:13 Aberdaro gas future In doubt 28,1:1 Ancient "blackboys" of the Watagans 28,2:7 Amalgamation of gas power authorities seen Barking up trees (Leader) 2.3:2 as council booat 29.1:1 State'keeps wocxlchlp report secret" 2,3:3 An old pot bolls over (Leader) 30.1:2 Woodchip,report "not secret" 4,3:3 Gas users told:"don't panic" 30.1:7 Rod gum legal battle nears end 4.3:3 "Born loser" tag for Aberdaro council 5.2:1 A tangled forest (Leader) 5,3:2 H.V.C.C ahuna Aberdaro amalgamation 6,2:5 Wyong fights for Its red gums 11,3:2 See gaa paya "or pull out" 11.2:8 Sandminer fights peninsula curbs 16,3:3 Gaa council facing atate Investigation 12.2:3 200 yeara for red guma to regrow 17,3:3 Proposal for gaa in shire 12.2:LH3 State forest enlarged (Giro State Forest) H.V.C.C. against amalgamation proposals 18,3:9 23,2:8 Shire seeks aid for $20,000 red gum fight New life for coal retorts 8.3:7 26,3:5 Pensioners get gas concession 9,3:3 Studen ts help the flowers grow 1.4:LH5 Council reduces coke prices 27.3:3 It reigned in the forest (Watagan Mountains) P.A. backa move to axe county council 8,4:HV2 and LH2 14.4:LH3 Bolwarra prepares for avenue of cedars Aberdare claim on gaa poaching 23.4:5 i3,4:8 Natural gas for Newcastle may be long way off. Joint application for woodchip licence 8,6:1 12,5:8 A.G.L. asserts "case put" 9,6:3 Sawmillera back chip induatry 21,5:5 Ratepayers "should be free from Aberdare" Hunter dominates forest spending 2 4,5:11 8,7:LH5 Woodchlpplng "not banned" 17/6:17 State to examine big gas plan 9,7:3 Rainforest plea to Wran 29,6:6 Deputation sought by council 22.7:LH1 Terms set for new woodchip industry 23,7:6 Aberdare plan for gas increase 26,7:9 Woodchips (Leader) 5,8:2 Aberdare appoints Toronto agent 12,8:LH3 Woodchip decision still In balance 5.8:3 President rejects Aberdare defiance 7,10:^.4 Scientists qualify woodchip approval 19.10:8 Gas delay affecting industry:Lyons 5,11:6 Watagan tourism prompts new ranger, aervice "No plans" for gas price riae 30.11:16 4,11:LH3 $80,000 loan to Aberdare 20,12:7 Lib support for woodchip plan 20.11:8 Export cure proposed for woodchip 10.l2:l GOLD Hardwoods to be planted 16.12:LH3 Jail for woodchip opponents 23.12:5 Myaterloua airport gold loses some glitter 28,7:1 FRUIT AND VEGETABLES End In sight for g^olden mile 9,9:14 Fruit war looms over $13M debt 4,2:6 Union may squeeze citrus Imports 6,5:3 GOLF Citrus growers black union ban 17.5:13 Orange aid 16,6:3 Nagle chasea 7th N.S.W. title 1.1:7 Growers on citrus board 30,6:10 Bell wins first tournament 7,1:28 "Fresh" jluces must be fresh 2.7:5 Dunk danger man In golf 8.1:20 Trader bows out at 80 (Stan Dolamore) 27,7:5 "Ace", lead In first tournament 9,1:12 Jones battles for P.O.A. lead 10.1:28 FUN RUN Three way tie in golf 12.1:14 Tappers big finish for P.G.A. title 13.1:14 Record field starts in Fun Run 11.10:1 Group plans Woodberry golf course 15.1:HV4 Dunk, Crocker tie, play off for P.G.A. title GAMBLING 19.1:16 Dunk fumbles 18th but takes P.G,A. playoff 20.1:16 Four mates share pools (Sydney) 7.1:25 Cricket stars in Pro-am 4.2.:32 First past the post once more (R.Pearson) Veteran golfers branch move 17.2:16 10.1:1 '^Champagne Tony" settles into city life ( Pools to jackpot 10.1:27 Tony Mangan) 26.2:18 Lottery syndicate change spot on 15.1:3 ' Big future tipped forjDung golfer (K.McLachlan) Working pair win $12,000 22.1:16 26,2:LH6 $1M lottery plan study 3,2:1 Pro-Am golfers raise $4,000 1,3:18 Lottery stops prize after winners cash Top hole golf course for MorrlsEt 1,4:LH6 cheque 10,2:1 Waratah golf Club 75th Anniversary feature Club men to learn pokie cheat methods 17.2:5 29.4:23 Wonan cracks bones and $iM (Pools) 20,2:1 Shawcross to play in N.S.W. open 8,6:24 Pokie pays $4,000 20,2:1 DtJublo"bogroy" stymies two golfers 14.6:1 N.M.H, INDEX 40. 1976 GOLF (C'td) HISTORY (C'td). Gresham fires for N,S,W, medal 22,6:14 Civilised invasion led to birth of Tamwoilh Driving five iron clinches U,S. open 22.6:14 25,3:HV2 Steel works ix>8t to mangan 12,7:24 'Poking Man "in Aust" 30,3:1 Boyer to uae open in bid to clinch "Pekirig" skull retains ita mystery 5,5:1 Auatralian berth 7,12:24 Anniversary trek for modern explorera 5,7:3 Father out to emulate his son (Jack The pit Whistle ruled the day (Jim Comorford) Newton) 21,12:30 7 8*7 ConCict road damage "less than thou^t" 2,10:5 GRAVING DOCK liteny remember steam tram era 14,10:LH2 English history as it was told (P,A, Haslam) Fraaer may kill city graving dock 20,2:1 6,11:7 Newcastle to miss out on graving dock 3,3<1 Punch accuaed of aell-out on dock 4,3:1 HONOURS AND DECORATIONS The dock is necessary (Leader) 4,3:2 Minister stalls on new dock decision 5,3:1 Queen knights Archbishop 1,1:1 Graving dock fight not over 6,3:3 N,S.W. honors from Queen 1.1:5 Port figures "show value of dock" 8.3:3 Day of celebrations in hospital bed (Walter No reply on graving dock 10,3:11 Hill) 2,1:1 H.V.H.F. dock aid may be Bought 11,3:7 Entitled to better (Leader) 23,1:2 Lord Mayor to head dock deputation 13,3:5 Bishop Shevill included in Aust, Day Honors Delay dock decision plea 15,3:1 26,1:1 Nixon fobs off dock mission 16,3:1 Honors cover wide field 26,1:3 Deputation on dock 17,3:8 Coombs quits Order of Auatraliall,6:l Graving dock hope "not high" 17,3:10 A,K. A.D. O.K. for Ockera 1,6:1 State aid urged for dock 20,3:3 Bunyip titles (Leader) 2,6:2 Punch to be aaked for dock meeting 23,3:11 New honors annoy union leaders 2,6:3 Coimnittee campaigrna for dock 24,3:13 Honourable (Dr Coombs) 11.6:2 Graving dock depjutatlon 31,3:7 Top unionist among 22 new knights 12,6:1 Finance "dock hurdle" 3,4:9 Three awards in North 12,6:1 R.A.C aupporta dock atudy 12.4:11 Queen's Birthday horous Hat 12,6:3 Fraser turns down dock mooting 28,4:1 Patrick White reaigna from honors order 22,6:3 "Pressure" promised on dock 29,4:3 War aervice recogniaed (Mr,Zimmorman) 5.8:LH4 Coal levy would pay for graving dock 30,4:9 Service medal to railway man (Andrew Leonard) Dock issue: No hopje, no despondency 1,5:3 17.9:5 Repxjrt hits dock hopea 3.5:3 Off again, on again, anthem awardB 22,1:1 Dock loas "could cost deep port" 4,5:3 Bereafiold woman g;etB aervice rewarded The graving dock (Leader) 5,5:2 (Edith Vera Wilson) 29,1:HV2 20,000 sign plea for ship order 5,5:3 Modala arrive after 58 years (Ray Lyons) New dock "will help economy" 5,5:21 29,1:LH1 Graving dock meeting disappxaints officials 7 peace medals presented 9,2:1 6,5:1 Wattle base for medals 13,2:6 Graving dock meeting aougrht 12,5:1 Bravery recognised )Kelly, Watt and Harcus) Dockyard petition trip 15,5:3 23,3:3 Dock group preparea caae 22,5:1 Third mark for brave Newcastle woman (L,Piteran8) Wran may seek dock loan abroad 24,5:1 _ 24,3:3 Graving dock "important nationally" 25,5:3 Modala recall old battles 7.4:3 Newcastle dock "could go west" 27,5:7 Sir John honoured again (Sir John Kerr) 24.4:1 Dock in doubt, but gear still arriving 9,6:1 Bravery award to North 30,10:33 $1,000 gift for dock atudy 10,6:7 Two juaticos given knighthooda 24,11:3 "Complex iaauea on dock 22.6:6 Queen to award aldormana medal 11,12:3 Port dock plan "aelf defeating" 2.7:7 Dunkirk medal for miniater (Rev, J, Baillie) Budget key to dock decialon: Fergruaon 16.7:3 16.12:6 Top ambulance award to Newcastle man (Max GREAT BARRIER REEF Shultz) 21.12:3 Newcastle rescue recalled (Mariia Vaailieve) No reef threat from starfish 3.3:6 22.12:3 Fourteen knighta in honour list 31,12:1 GREAT LAKES SHIRE COUNCIL Top U,K, honour to rebel politician 31,12:4 $6.3M housing boom for Great Lakea 29,1:HV1 HORSERACING Forster threat to shires plan 13,5:3 Great Lakea boom in building work 12,7:12 "Ocx)dwlll shown" to racing industry 15,1:6 Council haraasing nuna, claima Blahop 15,7:1 Horae trainera suspjenaion unjust council Bulahdelah pool plan adopted 15,7:10 (R,Trivett) 17.1:5 Nunnery plan for rectory aplits Stroud 16,7:1 Ministers' claim aurprises N.J.C. 23,1:14 Council atudiea nun'a plana 23,7:6 Race group's licence tan"denial,of juatlce" Lakea van park to be leased 16,8:9 (R,Trivett) 23,1:6 $120,000 club expanalon approved 16,8:9 Woman nakea N,J,C, history (Mrs, McDonald) Great Lakea Council gets loan 8,9:14 9.2:7 Shire leader re-elected 16,9:13 Gold cup may return 12,2:3 Check on pool aurvey 22,9:7 Top U,S, mare now at Woodlands (Orchid Vale) Unimproved value up 101% in three yeara 14,10:7 23.2:11 Reaidenta see red over drain 14,12:1 N,J,C, to consider comouter 2,3:16 Hall spattered with blood after dance, council Denamn to decide on future 3,3:31 told 29,12:3 N.J.C, officials happy with meeting 4,3:20 $6,000 grant 30,12:10 Woman riders attraction at Newcast).e 5.3:14 Luck came right for Wendy (W.Smith) 8,3:15 GREYHOUND RACING "Flying horse" claims lodged (Grand Memory) 11,3:10 "Kiaa of life" greyhound takea title 14,1:26 Boom in racing offsets N,J,C, deficit 16,3:16 Logloaa tralnera rare feat (V,McGoe) 19,1:15 Denman club to race at Muswellbrook 18,3:20 Greyhound out In front despite trouble with lame Three charged on racing inquiry 18,3:20 22,1:HV4 111 fated trotter a hit between pjubs (Golden Diapute Jeopardiaea greyhound meeting 19,2:3 Robin) 18.3:LH2 Angry scenes when Wyong abandoned 19,3:16 GUNS N,J,C. must find new cup date 19,3:16 Cup changed to Tuesday 23.3:16 Police alam gun law 28.1:1 N.J.C.'a now tote to coat $350,000 30.3:14 Police want tougher gun laws 27,3:3 Positive swab for rich maiden 6.4:18 ) Crackdown on mail aalea 22,7:1 Winner (Chelsea Morring) ) No reaponae to amneaty 8.10:3 Racing pair out for 6 months D. Lake and K, Carroll) 10,4:36 HISTORY A,J,C, uphold appeal by stable hand 13,4:24 Court race order to continue 16,4:10 War job for Padre (Padre F,G, Glen) 8,1:4 Death of Imagele at Kia-Ora 23,4:14 Australia's peial past (P,A, Haalam) 17,1:7 Horse in fatal fall suspect, court told Convict migrants leave mark on our atyle (Storming) 19,5:9 (P.A, Haalam) 31,1:7 Gold CXip meeting restored to midweek 18,6:1 Hiatorlcal society's reaearch plan 16,2:8 N,J,C, Cup to be on "free" Wednesday 18,6:18 N,M,H, INDEX 41 , 1976 HORSERACING (C'td) HOSPITALS - VEWCASTLE AND HUNTEK VALLEY WBGION (C'td) $25,000 prize for Newcastle (Up 22,6:14 Winning post (Leader) 26,6:2 Hoapital aeon as "waif" 1.5:31 Racing pair diaqualified 30,6:36 (Darby McCarthy R.N.H. director leavoB staff (Dr Woolard) and Barclay Wilson) 30,6:36 5,5:9 N,J,C, meeting with miniater 16.7:16 Children seeking love aight up at a smile Cup holiday sought (Denman) 21,7:36 (Stockton Hospital) 19.5:19 Racing dates to be restored 22,7:24 Crew puta colour into life of two babiea L,Mayor honoured by N.J.C 23.8:18 25,5:7 |6M commitment for racing improvement 23.8:19 Casualtiea of traffic (Leader) 31,5:2 Thoroughbred filly needa a foster mother Hoapital parking land aought 2.6:20 3L8:1 Children mobile In row - cara 7.6:10 N.J.C. cjutlay $iM, plans for more 31,8:22 Hoapital recorda query - Singleton 7.6:16 Reduced TAB income to N.J.C. 1,9:34 Singleton Hoapital geta new boilera 18,6:10 Mansingh'a eye fixed on Caufield Cup 16,9:24 Hospitals treat emergenclea 23.6:3 Race date (Leader) 18,9:2 Liona gift establiahea medical "first"* Lean speeds up N.J.C, computer 21,9:18 (Newcastle) 24.6:1 N.J.C. faces $90,000 deficit 28.9:16 City seeka therapy unit 24.6:11 . Ken Howard (Leader) 22,10:2 Hoapital to get $3U ward block (WaUaond) Happy Union geta Cup backing 2,11:1 24.6:13 Light weight favours Taminga 2,11:18 $4M hoapital addition for Maitland 30.6:3 Winning cup rider suap>ended 3,11:1 Hoapital roao from compaaslon (Mra Marie Ellia, Mud and alush no obatacle to Van Der Hum 3,11: founder of Western Suburbs Hoapital) 3.7:7 30 Rehabilitation entre la Valley flrat (Kurri Booth slates A.J.C, 5.11:18 Hoapital) 6,7:3 Conference to determine racing future 9,11:18 Top R,N.H, poat to "adopted aon" (Dr. J, M, Country racing needs $1M aid 17,11:32 Toohey) 8,7:3 A.J.C increase prizomoney 19,11:16 $2.4M hexagon ward for Maitland 16.7:3 Clubs to seek more TAB 20,11:38 No parking for donara 16.7:3 Race cluba conference with TAB 23,11:18 Health Minister to visit hospitals 19.7:12 N.J.C. cut back on badges 7.12:24 $1,5M plan for hospital 21,7:20 Singapore haa top racing facilitiea: Doctor calla R.N.H. monatroslty 21,7:21 ateward (Tony Gurran) 21,12:30 Hospital "not unmindful" on parking 22,7:10 Many changea for Stockton Hospital 22,7:15 HDRSERIDING Seamen add colour (Belmont) 22,7:LH5 Hoapital draws Minister back 23.7:3 Bacon's time the best in National 5,11:18 Doctor's lifetime service honoured 23.7:6 Riding centre for North 21,12:21 New hospital additions op)ened (Kurri Kurri) 26.7:7 HOSPITALS Deputation sought by council (Hospital on the Western side of Lake Macquarie) 29.7:LH1 Hospital chiefs to confer 5,4:6 Hoapital benefita from bottle depots (Belmont) Hoapital officiala to confer 7.4:27 29,7:LH1 Statea resist hoapital lift 25,5:1 Cheque for hoapital (Belmont) 29.7:LH3 Bed fee conaenaua 12.6:3 Appointmenta to board (Wallaend) 29.7:LH3 $294M for hoapital coata 29.6:3 Cara a hospital casualty 31.7:2 Liberal priorltlea "dlatorted" 2.9:11 $2,000 given to hospital (William Lyne) 2.8:11 Hoapltala »t biggest share of N.S.W. health $750 checiue will help buy heart unit sp)endlng 3,9:8 (Muswellbrook) 9.8:8 Peat hospital gets facelift 4.11:13 Hoapital without fears (Mater) 11,8:22 Hoapltala ignore ban 8,11:3 Parking "solution" seen 16.8:9 $11M for central coaat hospitals 1,12:16 $3,300 to Valley hospital 16,8:13 Hoapital for l&nwal 2.12:LH1 Medical clinic in $13M program (Royal Newcastle Caaualty help for Long Jetty 9.12:14 Hospital) 21,8:8 Board to fight cut in size (Wallsend) 27.8:5 HOSPITALS - NEWCASTLE AND HUNTER VALLEY 100 hoapital delegatea to confer 27,8:7 REGION The Plaza of menory (Market St Plaza) 28,8:2 Mater expansion rezoning plea 1.9:14 117 Blcx>d dorationa and not out (J.Shettler) Cluti gives heart machine to hospital (Royal 1,1:3 Newcaatle Hospital) 2,9:12 $20,000 glfta for hoapital (R,N.H.) 6,1:4 X-ray gear for hospital (Wallsend) 9,9:LH1 Ruah of blood to bank after "topic" 6,1:4 Searching for pink men 5,10:18 Kurri hoapital loses money 15,1:HV1 Warners Bay hospital opening 8,10:7 Booka needed fcr hospital (Belmont) 22.1:LH3 $2M private hospital opened (Warners Bay) Kanwal to get $4Mill hospital 29,1:LH1 11.10:9 Tenders next month for hospital job (Wallsend) Ceaanock set for laundry Influx 12.10:8 ' 30,1:5 Hospital work ahead of time 20.10:13 Every day should be Thuraday (Wallaend) Man will hoapital $150,000 20.10:14 19.2:11 City may get cancer unit 22.10:3 $1J,000 raised to aid hospital - Rankin Park Rotary gift to hoapital volunteers 26.10:12 19.2:16 Honour for hoapital worker (Mra Nance Audiology department doubles ita business Mlllington) 28.10:15 26.2:10 Hospital coata riae (Muawellbrook) 1.11:6 New hospital for Lake (Spoors Point) 26.2:LH1 Hospital chairman retires (Singleton) 4.11:9 Hoapital site dedication (Kanwal) 26.2:LH4 Dean aees big changes when Uni,, hospital Hoapital roof for $390,000 (Waratah) 8.3:7 join 5.11:8 Multi atory plans for mod school, R.N.H, Now kitchen for hoapital (Stockton) 11.11:13 18,3:1 Aid for haemophiliacs at Mater 9.12:11 Children can now attend hospital site ceremony Life membership (Mr Booth made life member of (Kanwal) 19.3:6 Wallsend Hospital Board) 22,12:7 Kanwal hospital plans "by June" 20.3:9 Hoapital accuaed of mix-up acare 23,12:3 Heart money to hospitals 29,3:6 Inquiry on mix-up allegation 24,12;4 Hospital w)rk start soon (Maitland) 29,3:9 More beda for Mater Hoapital 30,12:12 New boiler system at hospital (Singleton) 1.4:HV1 HOSPITALS, MENTAL Kurri therapy centre in doubt 8,4:HV1 140 attend Wallsend Hospital reunion 13,4:5 Staff criais seizes hospital at Moriset 16,1:1 Teenager aids hospital unit 14.4:3 Doctors volunteer to serve at Morisset 17,1:3 Mater Hospital's pxjol project geta boost Hospital staff to atrike 28,1:3 15.4:9 Morisset staff go back 29.1:7 Hospital staff reunion proves big success Police catch two escapees 6,4:3 15,4:9 Escapeea from Moriaaet "being hushed" 7.4:1 Hospital work planned (Mater) 15,4:9 Callan Park report today 14,4:3 Green light for $3M ward block project Many changes for Stockton Hospital 22,7:15 (Wallsend) 22,4:7[ Hoapital undergoea vaat changre (Moriaaet) Hoapital project tenders called (Maitland) 29,9:21 24,4:9 Brighter living in colourful warda 30.9:15 Auxiliary helps hoapital (Muawellbrook) 27,4:6 Mental home allegation denied 21,10:7 Rotoract Club aida patlenta 29,4:17 New kitchen for hoapital (Stockton) 11.11:13 Hoapital galna from aafety 1,5:31 N.M.H, INDEX 42. 1976 HOUSING (C'td)" HOTELS Home loanB ri»lng 20,11:10 Hottest town's pub up for sale (Marble Bar) State moves to balance rent and income 1,12': 3 21.1:9 Landa urges better flat planning 1,12:20 $66,000 offer fcr liquor licence 17,3:11 Poor tenants to pay less 2,12:11 Hotel homo for three generations of family Big housing contracts 9,12:7 (mr and Mrs Beoslor) 22,4:12 7 commission cottages 24,12:4 North hotels in tied house fight 12.5:9 $660,000 for Lake projects 31,12:7 "Perpetual thraldom" 13,5:2 Beer-"would bo dearer" 26,5:8 HUMAN RELATIONS Brewery afraid pnibllcans will dilute beer 27,5:1 Media "enjoya gay scandals" 26,2:7 Drinkers 'lose" with tied hotel syatem 4,6:5 400 women warned of stress danger 11.3:6 Top drinking apota In N.S.W. Hated 10,6:6 Budget cuts into inquiry 18,8:31 Publican's $105,000 profit on hotel 11.8:3 Holiday Inns plan 22.6:8 HUNTER DISTRICT WATER BOARD New owners for Valley hotel (Tourist Hotel, Sandy Hollow) 8,7:13 Overseas probe on water probea 15,1:1 No poker machinea for N.S.W, hotela 9,7:6 Workers "sold dirty pup" 15,1:LH5 Union lane topleas bars 15,7:10 Study tour to begin 26,1:8 New hotel fcr Woodberry 4,10:9 Award meeting for H,D,W.B, uniona 5.2:6 $825,000 for hotel (Prince of Walea Hotel) H.D.W.B, uniona accept, reject offer on award 8.10:6 6,2:5 Hotel aold for record price (Mattara Hotel) H.D.W.B, wagea and craft unions split 9.2:6 29,10:5 H.D,W,B, award deal hearing 17,2:7 Tied hotel ayatem beaten 24,12:1 Ruaaian unioniat at H.D.W.B, 19,2:16 Cheers (Leader) 28.12:2 H,D.W,B, repair work may revolutioniae dam plans 20,2:5 HOUSING H.D.W.B, uniona to dlacuaa award 23,2:7 Uniona accept agreement 24,2:6 Premier accuaed of pact on homes scheme Better water rating method predicted 6,3:9 14.2:3 N.S.W. seeks urgent housing gprant 17,2:3 Depot plan out 7,4:11 Largeat housing estate in North for Lake Changes sought in election to Hunter Water Board 2,6:19 18,2:1 Sewerage plan must wait for talka 5,6:5 3,000 homes estate plan 18,2:7 Water Board aeen aa aucceaa atory 7,6:12 Punch defends Fuller over housing plans Sewerage studies, but no money 17.6:LH1 27,2:6 Water Board answers waste claim 23,6:2 Hamer's pledge to home buyers 2.3:3 Builder wina Singleton contract. 8.3:10 Adjustment funds for main 23,6:12 One nominee only for Water Board 30,6:17 Sharp decline in tome approvala 9,3:3 Lord Mayor likely H.D.W.B, member 12,7:9 Long wait on homes warning 10,3:3 Conditions set on village (Seahampton) 18,3:LH1 H.D.W.B, change "not likely thia year" 14,7:12 Shire rejects dam homes proposal 18.3:LH3 Urgent approach for beard repreaentative Home saving gift now $2,000 1.4:1 14,7:14 Thousands lose mortgage tax allowance 2,4:1 Union wants aeat on board 15,7:3 Grants for home buyers (Leader) 3.4:2 New Water Board candidate 23,7:6 Home building coat up 12% 3.4:9 Unionist place on H.D,W,B. uncertain 28.7:10 Houalng estate for forces, veterans 6.4:9 Union aims strike at own members 29,7:1 Commission homes for Upper Hunter 8,4:HV1 Newcastle, Cessnock leaders on H.D.Vf.B. More homes for Windale 8,4;LH1 29,7:3 Windale town house project to cost $2M, 14,5:1 Pickering back on board 29,7:LH1 Plea for housing support 25,5:1 Strike a light (Leader) 30,7:2 Commission tenants face rent riae 26,5:7 Strike "hard to understand" 30,7:3 Contract for homea (Windale) 27.5:LH5 Aldermen not bitter at H.D.W.B. changes 30,7:6 $517M out for homes 28,5:1 Unionists query H,D.W,B, strike 31,7:1 40 home units approved 2.6:15 Uniona ban cabin at Chichester 31,7:3 Banks lend $243M for homes 10,6:18 No strike today at Water Board 4,8:9 Housing tender pleases 12,6:31 H.D,W.B. postpones dam cabin plan 4.8:9 April slump in home finance 18,6:8 Barbecue first stage of park 9.8:7 Ferguson wanta rent relief for poor 19,6:3 Sewerage cuts threaten H.D.W.B, workers Houalng loan conaidered 21,6:7 28,8:1 April home loans cut 25,6:6 Carmichael moves to aave joba 31,8:3 Newcastle sales allowed 28.6:6 Moves to save H.D,W,B. jobs 1,9:8 State housing cuts forecast 29,6:10 water union men amend the rules 2,9:24 Windale house contracts 1,7:LH1 Job threat prompts atrike vote 3,9:7 , Coal boom creates rush on home aitea 5,7:12 H,D.W,B. joba threat 17,9:5 Rent subsidy "rip-off" 6.7:1 H,D.W,B, cuts works to sare Jobs 24,9:6 Windale housing work announced 22.7:LH1 Pension rebates easier 25,9:9 Housing cash piea rejected 23,7:6 Jones criticises top board job 4,11:7 Ban urged on flood zone housing 20,7:7 "Top heavy" H.D,W,B. denied 5,11:5 New law would control funds 31,7:3 Cheaper water rate syatem 9,11:5 Gorokan housing 19.8:LH5 More top water board joba on way M.L.A. 36 service homes for Terrace 23.8:8 11.11:11 Shortfall in home building 27,8:1 Salaried officer to contest H.D.W.B. $1.8M town houae plan for Windale 28,8:3 employees top poat 12.11:8 Less gloom on homea 31,8:1 Toronto land for commiasion 2,9:LH2 HUNTER REDIONAL ADVISORY COUNCIL 15 houses for Rutherford 3,9:9 Two alma in building 3,9:9 Region council growth amazea Morris 13,2:3 Six houses fcr Rutherford 16,9:11 R,A.C, supports dock study 12,4:11 Building inspections to protect buyers 17,9:3 Boat town contest on again 5,7:12 Contract for five houaes (Raymond Terrace) Hunter region development meeting 16,10:32 25,9:33 Regional payment favoured 19,10:12 2 home funds queried 29,9:3 Hunter regional council backed 20,10:11 More houses for Raymond Terrace 12,10:7 Group hopjes to clean up city's image 19.11:7 Big drop forecast in N,S,W, welfare houalng 13,10:1 HUNTER REGIONAL ORGANISATION $347,300 for site work (Muswellbrook) 16,10:32 Housing contract signed (Toronto) 21,10:LH1 Granta delay irks region 25.3:3 Home voucher acheme to atari aoon 26,10:12 Dep>utation to see Wran over H.R.O. 29.6:7 Three city trial for houalng vouchera 28,10:7 Regional group on ita last legs 3.7:5 Contract let for Singleton homes 28,10:10 Leadership of a city (Leader) 15.7:2 Tenders fcr 59 houaea 11,11:7 H.R.O. againat new regional grroups 30.10:11 $400M booat to building aought 11,11:13 Fern Bay inquiry ruled out 16.11:15 HUNTER VALLEY 12 homes for commiaaion 17,11:12 Low coat homes plan for Lake 18.11:LH1 Spectacular views, cool glades among Windale cnntract 18.11:LH4 forest attractiona 2.1:4 Home granta set for 1977 start 19,11:3 Old aoldier on guard without rifle 8.1:HV1 Clarence town to get $500,000 rural retreat N.M.H. INDEX 43 . 1976 HUNTER VALLEY (C'td) HUNTIB VALLEY .- HISTORIC Clarence Town to get $500,000 rural retreat Stroud to celebrate 150 years 13,8:11 20.1:HV1 Anniversary for Dungog 21,8:31 Kurri clan expanda (J.McLood) 5,2:HV4 "Broke plans celebration 4.10:9 Aberdeen to get hall facelift 9,"": 13 Stroud will step into paat 5.10:21 Keeping on turning (Ned Carter) 12,2:HV1 Strouds party to end 11,11:7 Glouceater pride cf valley 13,2:5 Colourful end to 150th birthday 15,11:6 Hunter Valley Homeatead in Disney film 14,2:2 Valley linked with roaes 18,11:17 Business group may aet levy 19,2:HV1 Old Maitland in picturea 25,11:7 Singleton plans featlval 4,3:HV2 Wollombl'a old world 28,12:14 Featival at Muawellbrook 11,3:HVI The great North Road 29,12:6 Gloucester ring 11,3:HV4 50km through valley of Black Creek 30,12:6 Vfhen Dorothy and Harry were wed in 1916 Mt, view and vineyarda 31.12:5 18,3:HV2 Big crowds due at Vacy picnic races 25,3:HV1 HUNTER VALLEY CONSERVATION TRUST Organiaera hop>ea high for Singleton featival 25,3:HV1 Nominee aought on truat 14,4:8 Bottle pxjBor from the paat 25,3:HV1 Conservation work in Valley 3,8:13 Bottle la Identified 1.4:HV1 Conaervation rate down, bill up. 10.12:7 Eel slip-up at picnic 5,4:1 Festival weekend for Upper Hunter 8,4:HV1 HUNTER VALLEY COUNTY COUNCIL Valley wine featival soaked, but a succesa 12,4:8 Own compo acheme out 20.1:8 Lookout gpranf aought 6.5:17 Amalgamation of g^a, power authorities seen Branxton atagea aecond rodeo 8,5:9 as council boost 29,1:1 Rodeo haa oventa for women 13,5:10 H,V.C,C accepts cable tender of $162,000 Singleton gfeta into awing for featival 14,5:5 29,1:HV1 Successful rodeo may lead to another 17,5:1 H,V.C,C, shuns Aberdare amalgamation 6.2:5 Autumn featival buay 17,5:16 H.V.C.C, against amalgamation proposals Mergrer atand reaffirmed 27,5:11 23,2:8 Small number at featival discuaaion 7,6:14 Increased piower charges likely 19,8:3 Hunter Region needa lacking 8,6:2 "Electricity dearer" with cut in loan 18,9:15 Aid aought for Dungog Anniveraary 8.6:12 H,V,C,C Chairman re-elected 22,10:3 Singleton council inapects Dungog New mines to cost H.V.C.C $117,155 22.10:11 "secession" area 9,6:16 H.V.C.C ends $1,100 ahead 19,11:7 No funds fcr art gallery - Dungog 9,6:16 Price rise for valley power 17,12:6 Weekend of folk 11.6:5 Subdivision proposed (Muswellbrook) 19,7:12 HUNTER VALLEY RESEARCH FOUNDATION Ducking for hot air balloon in Upper Hunter 26,7:3 Premier to speak at dinner 5.7:10 Earth worka near end (Singleton) 29,7:11 Wran viait in doubt 8,7;1 Shire population "will aoon double" (Singleton) Backing for foundation 14,7:12 31,7:32 Leadership in a city (Leader) 15,7:2 Two applicants for cara-van sites 25,8:12 Valley researcher $40,000 short of appeal Building boom for Singleton 27,8:7 target 15,7:3 8,000 expected at Gresford rodeo 2.9:10 Foundation to atudy leisure 29,7:10 Kurri gears for featival 2,9:10 Fcjundation looks back on difficult year Singleton rural baae faces coal challenge:survey 31,7:32 6,9:8 Wran warning for dock unions 3,8:3 Trees wantedaa acreen in Muawellbrook 6.9:11 Regioral body goals to be defined 5,10:21 Muswellbrook gears for minea growth 10.9:15 $500M resource group plan to develop Hunter Singleton seen aa induatrial centre 18,9:8 region 20,11:3 Kurri Civic Week festivities start 8.10:8 Call for new water rating system 20.11:8 Tenders open for park (Bennett Park) 13.10:10 Back to the drawing board (Cyril Renwlck) Town Hall hiring opposed (Muswellbrook) 12.1:2 21.10:14 Advice on water resources sought 30,1:5 M'brook to have chamber 4.11:15 H,V,R,F, clock aid amy be sought 11.3:7 Knackery for Martindale 15.11:6 Shopping patterns change 16.3:2 Blandford grazier wina pxjat 16,11:8 Hunter area testing ground 7,6:2 Shire may aerve notice for gravel 18,11:18 Singleton ahlre preaident re-elected INDUSTRIAL (Cr. McNamara) 19,11:9 Quiet Singleton poised for boom 20,11:7 A time to listen (Leader) 16,1:2 There's a lot to talk about after 73 years Government agrees to P.J.T. talks 17,1:3 26,11:7 Workers would make "deal" on incomes 26,1:3 So-stlll Dungog needs a change 27,11:7 Trade unionism "barrier" to Sociallam Empty lota prompt ctamber concern (Murrurundi) success 26,1:5 1,12:23 Australians urged to share pxjwer 27.1:3 Muawellbrook cop>es well 11,12:7 14th term aa union leader (J.Judge) 5.2:6 Shire to seek 7% rate increase (Singleton) Union battle flarea over divera 6.2:5 16,12:6 Hawke, atreet atill at loggerhoada 13.2:3 The workingmans towns (Cessnock and Hunter P.M. hita uniona for lack of protection 14,2:3 Valley) 18,12:7 A,C,T.U, to boycott induatrial group 18,2:3 Council Increaaes rate INDUSTRIAL (C'td) INDUSTRIES (C'td) Red herrings (Leader) 19,8:2 C,S,R, diviaion expanded 12.5:9 N.T.H.C. ultimatum on site unionism 20,8:3 SQPieraby aite for Farley plant 19,5:20 Qnployer aeea union eplit 23,8:3 2 litre cans of paint on sale aoon 21,5:10 Union loses action over staff'notlce 25.8:12 Industry Jobs, orders on upswing 31,5:1 Change In ACT could outlaw union bana 31,8:10 Chip factory geta new use 31,5:5 Government barea teeth at unions 7,9:2 Eglo after crane lift record 1,6:14 Miniater attacks union militancy 8,9:3 Shop stewards school visit 11,6:5 Lawa to protect workera laid off joba 12.10:3 Heavy lift by Egld crane 26,6:10 Plumbers acale pay heights 14.10:1 Top "auggostor" rewarded 26,6:10 Social role of uniona changing:Whitlam 20,10:3 Foreign ownerahip increaaing 8,7:13 Ice cream depot picketed 9.11:8 Top level talka on Eglo aide 14,7:9 Whitlam: PM aeeka to blame all on uniona Shell plans $50M plastic plant 17.7:10 15.11:3 company showa public all about Maaonite Induatrial militants criticised 16.11:3 (Hardboards Aust Ltd.) 4.8:29 Bill proposes $50,000 fines for Vic. bans Hope for new tourism deal (Speech by Mr, K, 18.11:3 Booth) 13,8:3 A.CT.U. will fight strike Bw: Hawke 19,11:1 Pollution claim sends factory packing 6.8:1 Underwater workers form union 19,11:7 Stand on own feet, industry told 6,8:1 Union prepares for non-member clash 23,11:8 Production alipa back 25,8:1 British union loader defenda right to oppose Engineer back from U.S. with new ideas (Peter 24,11:10 Tooth) 1,9:12 Delegate working without pay 7,12:10 43 yeara with same firm (A,Goninan &Co, Ltd) (Steel tank and Pipe consolidated Pty Ltd) 13,9:7 Bishop's opinlona about unions "misrepresented" Industriea hit finance policiea 21.9:3 9,12:12 Industrial output "atabilising" 24,9:3 Unions liberty bastion: Wran 11,12:3 Crusher for Japan 1,10:3 Unionists concern at spying reports 13,12:3 Chamber seeks report on manufacturing 16.10:5 W.A, union exemption plan 16.12:2 Crane firm expands. (Herbert Morris (Aust) Union chief hits at "mindless" pay claims Pty Ltd) 21,10:10 17,12:13 Agreement on Gollin 25.10:6 Wran pleads with firms to stay 28.10:18 INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT N.S.W, will look for industries 30,10:10 Warning on new industrial control 2,11:7 Wyong moves on huge industrial project 4,3:LH1 Threat to Northern plastics factory 4,11:3 Wyong aaka for pcllcy on aid to Induatry Industries "use" Canberra: report 4,11:9 18.3:LH5 Pay diapjute keeps firm open Industrial Wyong angry at aid ;to industry cut 22,4;LH1 Engineering Ltd, (Roto-Flange diviaion) 5,11:1 Miniater supports industrial estate 1.7:LH1 Brothera who built a dream (Newcaatle Power conditions "could deter Industriea" Engineering Pty Ltd.,) 8,11:8 18,8:14 Productivity (leader) 9,11:2 Civic Park cut recommended (Cut in industrial Sydney firm switches to Gloucester (Transdata zoninga In Maryville, Wickham, Tigha Hill, Pty Ltd ) 12,11:8 Carrington and Islington) 29,9:1 Vidor aaaets taken over 30,11:16 Industrial sites taken up 23.10:8 Koppers profit increases 20,12:12 Production falla in many lines 24,12:3 INDUSTRIAL SAFETY INDUSTRIES ASSISTANCE COMMISSION Safety first and army wina 17,2:3 500,000 workers face injury 14,4:3 Government widens I.A.C. guidlines 12,4:3 Firms face tougher aafety penalties 20,7:7 Protecting integrity (Leader) 14,4:2 Occupational hazards (Leader) 23,7:2 Top seap makers reject charges 31,8:7 I.A.C, attitudes blamed for Joblesa rise INDUSTRIES 12.10:1 I.A.C. expertise "not relevant to arta" Old timber firms merge (Viggera Timbera and 13,10:15 Andrew Cook and Sona Ltd) 9,1:6 Induatry warna Fraaer on I.A.C, 26,10:1 Chemical plant to reopen in February 15,1:4 Industry seeks clamp on I,A,C, 27,10:3 CS.R. re-employa 20 for Mayfield job 19,1:6 Induatry cannot blame 1 ,A,C, :Hc3ward 28,10:3 7 lose jobs in worka closure (P.G.H. 1,A,C, told of arts aid 2.11:3 Industires Ltd) 23,1:5 I,A,C, report draws proteat 10,11:16 Egyptian job to S.A. firm (Proline Industries Pty Ltd ) 24.1:8 INSURANCE Unions and CS.R. hold talka 24,1:8 CS.R. unions meet on plant award 29.1:7 Record year to legal. Gen branch 20,1:10 Platform Job progresses (Eglo Engineering) Diaaster cover plan "on way" 5.3:3 30,1:7 Inaurance policy holders "slugged over fires CS.R. workers satisfied 31.1:5 15.3:3 28 ataff sacked at refractory plants Mercantile Mutual Feature 19.3:8-9 ftuatralian Industrial Refractories Pty Ltd) Nadic plana extensions 6.4:12 3.2:1 Minister calls for insurance review 22.4:1 Hattigan dubs industry plan bureaucratic Commission plans insurance inquiry 12.5:9 10.2:7 $750 for money saver (A,M,P, Society) 5.7:7 Mayfield Chemical plant reopens 18,2:8 Insurance men get awards 3.8:10 Work to start on $1,5M factory (Cyclone) Ruling on insurance 4.8:29 19.2:HV1 (26,2:LH1 ) Policy levy "maintains fire brigadea" 2.9:17 Clean bottles from amall buaineaa (R.McNally) Free choice in home insurance, T.P.C, rules E,N.L. sells nitric acid to N.Z. 27.2:6 26.11:8 Industry on slip after 15 years 3.3:1 G.I.O, bid to boost home building 26.11:8 Goninan awitch 8.3:8 Goninan wins big rail order 19.3:7 200 book boost for library 1.12;15 Avery staff sacked in electronics dispute 20.3:1 INTERNATIONAL SPC«TS CENTRE Production figures up 25.3:3 — Council told crisp factory to close 31.3:1 Sports centre gets $3,000 30.6:17 —Firm verifiea criap plant cloaure 1.4:6 A Sp)orting chance (Leader) 30.11:2 5 resign in Avery dispute 2.4:6 Sports centre injection 30.11:2 200 men laid off from four plants 15.4:1 $20,000 will buy crane for ground 22.12:6 More jobs may go aa crdera fall to low level IRON ORE 16.4:1 Share plan for workera 16.4:3 Hamersley to cut output 16.3:11 Induatry: What la wrong, What can be done? Ore sales considered 14,9:13 27.4:1 Newman iron ore plant opena 4,11:20 Profit and the worker 28.4:2 Japan "cautloua" on more ore deala 6.11:9 Survey '76 (Leader) 4.5:2 Survey '76.4.5:aupploment JOINT COAL BOARD High praiae for aurvey 76. 5.5:3 $i export order for Phllippinea on way 5.5:22 Hartnell leavea coal board 23,10:11 Northern company claims "first" in plastic Handa off Joint Coal Board, minera warn 8,11:3 lining (F.H, Feanon and Sons Pty Ltd) 12,5-9 Canberra revlewa coal board 9,11:7 K N,H.H. INDEX 45. 1976 JOINT COAL BOARD (C'td) LAKE MACQUARIE (C'td) Coal board vacancy irks miners 22,11:7 Competition for roada 15,7:LH1 Coal Board (Leader) 23.11:2 Urban committee plans petition 22,7:LH1 Minors fight for Joint Coal Board 27.11:8 Miniaterial survey 22,7:LH1 Northern minera protest to P.M. 11.12:10 Conmlttee protests 22,7:LH2 Unexpected checkmate at Dora Creek 22,7:LH4 KARATE "Poor atreots" complaint 22.7;LH5 Jeweller with ideas (M, Tarrant) 22,7:LH5 Quiet demure, but Vera la tough (Vera Curtia) Lake gives up ita secrets (Hydro-graphic survey) 22.1:11 12,8:LH1 Kung Fu film stara 20.5:LH1 Who oares if Weaty dies? 19.8:LH2 Black belt for N>vocaatrian 16.7:16 Shire atatua 19,8:LH3 Rugged teata for Karate grading (Rita Curtis) Urban worka to be Hated 19,8:LH3 26,8:13 Fuaa "over nothing" 19,8:LH3 New wiring for hall 19,8:LH3 KOORAGANG ISLAND Ready for ahow (Speera Point Jetty) 19,8:LH5 $20M retail plan may be revived (Charleatown) Council move to co-ordinate ialand plana 24.8:1 12.2:7 Dobell Houae paid up 26,8:LH1 Kooragang development 18.2:2 Twin's club aeeka new membera 2.9:11 Kooragang land uae changed 13.3:1 / Reaident apathy atrikea (Blackalla Park Island plant inapection planned 14.4;6 Progroas Aaaociation 2,9:LH2 Firm's operations questioned Eglo Eng, Pty. Hall rate reduced (Teralba Community Hall) Ltd) 29.4:3 2,9:LH3 Factory on ialand passes 5.5:10 Motor reglatry plan advanced (Toronto) Firm supported in tranafer protest 29.5:1 9,9:LH4 Eglo tenancy problems "disturb" 9.6:8 Jonaen to aee chamber 9,9:LH3 Three baaic Kooragang Issues unresolved 9.6:9 Swanaea group lists read work prloritiea New plan for Kooragang favoured 23.6:14 5,10:6 Backing for ialand firm 28.6:6 $27M acheme atarta 7,10:1 Kooragang for the birda 17.8:13 Status protest group meets tonight 21,10:LH1 Kooragang plana sought on sand expanse 15.9:8 Blacksmiths P,A. seeka read work atart Council given Kooragang voice 16.9:1 21.10:LH2 Kooragang committee (Leader) 17.9:2 Lake featival princeaa crowned 25.10:8 Kooragang moves by chamber 18.9:8 Cow chip titles to go on film 4,11:7 Port task force call 22.9:7 Speera Point Cenotaph aervice 4,11:LH1 Eglo promiaed long notice 24.9:7 Cat memorial gains a sister 4,11:LH2 Kooragang planning: city aeeka more aay Title fight (Leader) 6,11:2 12.10:5 , High wind at Edgworth 8,11:7 Kooragang (Loader) 13,10:2 V Bobbing with enthusiasm (Carol Kovacs) 11.11:LH1 LAKE MACQUARIE SHIRE Urban group unhappy with reply (Proposed clange in the A riding boundary) 11.11:LH1 Lake tour full of interest 3,1:4 300 attend rededicatlon (Speera Point Doll'a houae with a difference 8,1:LH3 Cenotaph) 18.11:LH1 Black Ned and China in fiah tale 8,1:LH6 Exodua to Norfolk la. 18.11:LH3 Dick Whlttington vialts Preaident of Lake From reacues to aaving a cat 18.11 :LH3 Shire 15.1:LH5 (Lake Macquarie Reacue Squad) Relaxing hobby began by accident (Ellen Traffic hazard complaint 25.11:LH2 Mullare) 22,1:LH5 Helping communitiea help themaelvea 2.12:LH3 Golden wedding tomorrow (Mr and Mra John Jocka a dlnkum Auaale (Thomaa "Jock" Crooka) Andrew Percy McNaught) 22,1:LH5 16,12:LH2 The Dora Creek Derby is on again 22,1:LH6 Group wina battle for grounds 23,12:LH4 Residents and council work together at Holmesville 2e,l:LH3 LAKE MACQUARIE SHIRE - HISTORY Waterway atudy at Swanaea 29,1:LH3 Dredging work on Lake ahore 5,2:LH1 Charlestown committee seeks historical items Boolaroo'a $36,100 works 12,2:LH1 8,1:LH5 Breakaway bid at Coal Point 12,2:LH1 Centenary cricket with clothing to match New start for progress body (Dora Creek) 22,1:LH3 12,2:LH3 Charleatown geta grant for centenary 5,2:LH1 "nothing" will lalt Dora Creek Derby 12.2:LH6 Charlestown centenary hits hurdle 6.'2:7 Models span 15 years (J, Bohle) 26,2:LH3 An outpost from the past (Catherine Hill Bay) Coal Point petition to Minister 4,3:LH3 7.2:7 Two celebrations for Argenton couple (Mr and Agnes, 96, a aymbol of Bay life 7,2:7 < Mrs Alf Coles) 4,3:LH5 Centenary color 26,2:LH3 Progress Association In jeopardy 11,3:LH3 Lake Macquarie caught explorera eye 18,3:LH2 No confidence vote ahocka 11,3:LH3 Charlestown centenary 25,3:LH1 Rates trust fund plan (Dora creek)18,3:LH2 Tone changea aa aong burets forth 8,4:LH1 Lack of support to biild hall disappointss Fireworks at Charleatown centenary 8,4:LH3 18.3:LH3 Foot race in centenary celebratlona 14,4:LH1 Puddy clan comes to town 25,3:LH1 Art work for centenary booklet 22.4:14 Discussion groups get strong following 1,4:LH1 Friendly atart to Charleatown celebrations Toronto police move backed 1,4:LH5 23,4:7 Pit shaft brings protest (Fishing Point) Student wins 6km fun run 21,4:7 2,4:5 Interoat in p>eople led to celebratlona work Grandfather clock (Mr Col, Woods) 8,4:UI1 (Mrs J, Heialer) 28,4:20 Toronto Canadian comparea lakea 8,4:LH4 Lake history list atarta 29,4:LH2 Sounding atarta on Lake 14.4:LH1 Happy birthday Charleatown 29,4:LH2(P.A.Haslam) Shire mapa on sale 19.4:14 Miss Charlestown is school captain (Lynne Walker Lake P.A.'a seek clock promiae 22,4:LH1 30,4:3 Diamond wedding (Mr and Mra A. Thompaon) Centenary cake cut 3,5:13 22.4:LH3 Big crowd sees Charlestown parade 3,5:13 Unity bid at Eleebana 29.4:7 Vice-Regal slice for Charlestown 6,5:LH1 Blood and honey (Mr and Mrs Potter) 29,4:LH2 The story of Pulbah Island 6,5:LH2 Action group success 6.5:LH1 Centenary leaders thank public 13,5:LH1 Minister opens centenary lookout 6.5:LH1 Finding a niche for Lake history 27,5:LH2 Top rider visits shire (T, Wammoladorf) 150th year for Toronto 22,7:LH1 6,5:LH5 "Converstaion" bringa history to life 12,8:LH3 Golden wedding celebrated (Mr and Mra Charloa Historical group plans for 1979 11,11:LH1 Neave) 13,5:LH3 Cape Horn to Belmont (Helge Molvig) 20,5:LH2 LAKE MACQUARIE SHIRE COUNCIL Cowchlpa are catching on, here and there 27.5:LH3 Broken glaaa mementoa of drinking daya 27.5:LH5 Altered business proceedure likely 13,1:4 S.Lake "not lad off" 27.5 :LH6 Quit order likely for boatshed operations P.A. aeeka local repreaentation 27.5:LH5 14,1:17 Lagoon for sinctuary move 29.5:33 Objections raiaed to mine waate in creek Channel Inapected fcr works repx)rt 3.6:LH2 20,1:8 Siatora ro-united (Janet Rymer and laabella Council cleans Cardiff fountains 20,1:8 O'Neill) 1,7:LH3 N,H.H. INDEX 4a 1076 LAKE MACQUARIE SHIBE COUNCIL (C'td) LAKE MACQUARIE^SHIRE COUNCIL (C'td) Sbire saaks status of mlnicipnlity 22.1:LH3 Swansea Channell plan to beat drodging Induatrial iftste dumpers nay b« forced to 22,7:LH3 p»y 28.1:10 •"Defer Donation" move by committee 22,7:LH9 Toronto store gets second approv«l 20.1:1S Council still waiting' (Hallway land at Toronto) Shira bid to resume land at Cratharln* Hill 22.7:LHe Bay 29.1:LH1 Open letter policy retained 27.7:7 Councillors at progreSB aaaociation 29.1:LH9 Barnsley proposal deferred 29.7:LH1 Fountain dream a nightmare 31,1:3 A new department - a new emphasis 29.7:LH2 Land sought for sailing' titles 3,2:7. A compxiter wlth'confused values 29.7:LH5 Council nay veto youth club house 10.2:9 Petition protest at new status 30.7:5 See gas pays " or pull out" 11.2:8 *Quagmire" seen for Lake 5.8:IiU. Hooie wins sole cfealgn award 12.2:LH1 Argument continues on Dunlcip»lity plan Waste disposal study planned 12.2:LH3 5.8:LH1 Governor to attend celebrations - Charlestown Increase in shire building figures 5.8:LH5 19.2:LH1 Naming game for councillors 12,8:LH1 Flyover plan "devastating" (BlaolrsmithB) Beach works priorities listed 12,8:LH4 23.2:6 |90H plan for building 17,8:8 Move to help late callers 26.2:LH1 Committee urges report on trip 19.8:XJI3 Council labor to fight buahflreB 26.2:UU Finance for Jobless scheiDe sought 24,6:9 Ycxjth group house lease rejected 23:7 Staff adopt flBxtlme 26.e:LHl Honor for former Lake PreBldent (W.H. Staff changes supported 31,8:9 MacDonald) 4.3:LH3 Ski beats protest 2,9:3 ^.SM Lake centre propx>Bed 9.3:1 Long battle for Toronto rail land over Toronto railway land release aoon 11.3:LH3 2,9:LH1 Shire halls out for traders 11.3:LH1 Coal haulage study benefit questioned 2,9:LH1 Fennel bay land unsold 11.3:LH5 Belmont seeks $200,000 for drainage 9,9:LH1 Warners Bay flea market approval 16.3:6 New role for planner 9.9:LH1 Conditions set on vlllagre (Seahampton) 18,3:IJI1 Shire faces $2.5M open space pay out 9.9:LH1 Plans ordered for community centres 18,3:LH1 High priority urged for boatshed land clearing Phone priority sought for councils 18,3:LH3 14.9:5 $890,000 sewerage scheme supported 23,3:8 Parking policy "is stopping growth" 16.9:13 Bowling club to seek approval for clubhouse Public inquiry on namicipality plan 21.9:9 24.3:12 Shire cannot open personal mall 22.9:1 Staff keep flexible work hours 30,3:6 Trust wants S.CC off mountain top 22.9:6 "Flea market" given green light l,4:lill Lake shire conversion "unjustified" 22.9:6 Straying cattle cause concern in lake area Coimcillors reject Alvin protest 28.9:1 1,4:LH1 Building tender for Lake criticised 29.9:3 Report highlights lack of facilities 1.4:LH2 Tenders let for admin, building 30.9:12 Floxtlme comment banned 3.4:5 Duties of urban committee listed 5.10:21 Sport gear sale draws complaint 7.4:9 Lake status committee 8.10:7 Council likely to meet protesters 6.4:LH1 Please yourself job hours 13.10:2 Mine plan puts beauty apiot in danger (FlBhing Lake Shire change inquiry to be open 13.10:14 Point) 8.4:LH1 Legal opinion sought on Swansea street trader Burning tyres cause concern 8.4:LH4 19,10:12 Shire planner favourite for now job 8.4:LH4 City firms »in four contracts 20,10:11 Ti^ding stopp>ed at Warnera Bay "flea narket" Fast rise for new building 21,10:LH1 13.4:13 Council censure opposed 21,10:LH1 Council pledgea sport support 14.4:LH4 Boundary change protest by committee 21,10:LH3 Hospital work planned (Hater) 15.4:9 Time for a municipality, yes, or no? 28,10:LH1 Coimilttee favours aigrn plant 15.4:9 Dudley sandmining report sought 28,10:LH1 Glasa firm plans big change 15.4:9 Lake Shire "city" suggeata inquiry Chairman Floxtlme rules put to workera 21.4:14 2.11:1 Dredge may aolve weed problema 22.4:LH1 Sydney company denies Lake contract report Not acactly the beat way to get underfelt 2.11:8 22.4:LH1 Inquiry opens on Lake municipality bid 2.11:7 Talks today on CH Bay water plans 28.4:13 Information on Lake change not always right: Fewer full council meetings propoaed 4,5:8 Chairman 3.11:12 Adminiatration centre plana get go-ahead Same status as any other city 3.11:12 5,5:12 From Shire to City (Leader) 4,11:2 Shire aupport for crossing 6,5:LH5 Lake Shire policy on lowest tenders discuaaed Aged centre goes ahead (MoriBaet) e.5:LH5 4,11:15 Water supply delegation 11.5:11 "Council P,R," to follow complaints 4,11:LH1 Meeting changes approved 18.5:11 Admin, centre work atopa 9.11:8 Control sought on sandmining 19,5:13 Uniona to "resiat takeovera by B.L.F." 11.11:13 $7,000 study of waste disposal 25,5:7 An "intelligent" status inquiry 11.11:LH2 Council seeks say in ^p>ointments 27,7:LHS Urban group unhappy at reply (Proposed change Council seeks rescue gear 27.5:LH5 in the A riding boundary) 11.11:LH1 M.L.A.'8 invited to meeting 27.5:LH6 Shire move to stop trader 15,11:3 Bible school guard house "disgrace" 2.6:12 Councillor rebukes lifesaving club 16,11:8 Unions "should be on transport panel" 3.6:LH1 Council forums mooted 18,11:LH1 Railway land delaya threaten titlea 3.6:LH1 Low cost hone plan for Lake 18,11:LH1 Channel Inspected for works repxjrt 3.6:LH2 New contracts for council centre 18.H:LH3 Eleebana boatshed area "atrocious" 8.6:10 All tenders called (Administrative Building Improvement funds deputation 8.6:10 at Spoors Point) 18,11:LH4 Flattened sheds eyeaore 9.6:7 Power boats, ski club opposed 18,11:LH6 Nature area threatened 11.6:3 Trader offers $10,000 for stall permit 22.11:8 Reaidenta fear creek flood (Winding Creek) 15.6:9 Let state appoint some local reps: Councillor 23,11:8 Motel may build caravan park 16.6:14 Municipality status for Lake "near" 24,11:3 Sales tax scxight for tourism 17.6:9 Government kills Black Ned plan 22.6:1 New status (Leader) 25,11:2 Shires $80,000 for Swansea camp sites 22.6:6 "Save old council chambers" plea 25,H:LH1 Town status sought for lake 24.8:13 Vote puts homos in doubt (Belmont) 25,11:LH1 Dog act may be aiforced 29.6:7 Yacht club to extend jetty 25,H:LH4 Skateboard opinions aought 30.6:10 Plea to shire: Let "Joe" go on 27,11:8 Council plan protested 1,7:LH1 Girl scared by council inspjector 7,12:10 Right to op>en mall ef employees questioned Belmont renovations favoured 7,12:10 6.7:6 Buildings worth $36M 9.12:LH4 Objections to municipality 8,7:LH1 Concrete ramps ready by holiday 9,12:LH1 Council gives centre go ahead 8,7:LH1 Swansea trade case pjut off 10,12:6 Railway land complaint to miitotor 8,7:LH5 Happy New Year for Lake Municipality 11,12:3 New cDlliory at Wakefield gets a>mmlttee °°'' Delay suggested for ski shed demolition Urgent approach for board representative **'^'•'^'* 15,12:12 (H,D,W.B,) 14,7:14 Cutler approves nwnicipality 16,12:LH1 Agencies go to the dogs 15,7:LH1 Shire seeks removal of illegal sheds 16,12:LH4 Building 'value tops $3M 15,7:LH1 Waterfront petition 16,12:LH3 Lakes marina future to go before council Tenders for fuel, oil 16,12:LH3 15,7:LH1 Conmittee seeks retention 16,12:LH3 Deputation sought by council 22,7:lill Subsidy for microfilm work 23,12:LH1 Application procession comparison 23,12:LH1 N,M,H, INDEX 47. 1976 LAKE MAO^ARIE SHIRE COUNCIL (C'td) LAKE MACQUARIE SHIRE COUNCIL RATES AND FINANCE Looking back, a year of consolidation 23.12:LH2 Estimate talks next week 13.1:4 Average 25% rate increase tipped 21.1:10 LAKE MACQUARIE SHIRE COUNCIL - ELECTIONS Lake mines rated on valuations 29E|,1:LH5 Lake minimum rate increase 20% 31.1:1 Electors top 100,000 29,1:LH1 Rate rise forum jjromise councils 5.2:LH1 Woman aeeks council presidency 26,8:LH1 Ratepayers group gets no change 17.2:6 Committee rejecta px)pular vote for loader Warners Bay work" geta $29,000 19.2:LH3 2,9:LH1 Extra read, bridge funds sought 24.2:8 Support for vote on Shire loader 30,11:12 Council aeeks $326,000 granta 26.2:LH1 People will elect Lake President 2,12:LH1 Rate rise defended 26.2:LH1 Former Shire head is mayor (Aid, J, Edwards) Increase for council aid "pjoaaible" 4.3:LH3 21,12:1 New hopx? on pjenaioner rate cuta 11,3:LH1 Aldermen confirm mayoral vote decialon Shire clerk repliea to ratepayora 11.3:LH3 23,12:LH1 Residents urge rate limit 27,3:1 Family cornea firat for Wayoreaa 23,12:LH1 Unlty"vltal" for funds 1,4:LH5 Rate limit bid praised 3,4:5 LAKE MACQUARIE SHIRE COUNCIL - HEALTH AND Electronic V.G."inefficient" 6,4:6 GARBAGE Tender for jetty accepted 6.4:LH2 Council rates meeting move 6.5:LH1 Four lake dumpa to cloae 12,1:8 Licence foea riae 6,5:LH5 Licence foe slug for shire 27,5:LH1 Health officer to quit fxjat (V,C, Richarda) Insurance tender 27,5:LH2 13,1:4 Soccer club finda field rent hurdle 1,6:10 Shire to cloae more tipa 15,1:LH1 No help for company from council 3,6:LH1 Rangera acheme oppoaed 22.1:LH3 Ratea limit plea at conference 1,7:LH1 Rubbiah tip row may end today 10,2:6 Grant increaaed 8,7:LH2 Rubbiah mounta aa tipa cloae 19,2:LH1 Confidence motion for Preaident 8,7:LH4 Rathmines dump causes upaet 19,2:Lia Municipality move " will not affect granta" Redhead tip:the place to go on a fine day 8,7:LH5 8,3:7 Budget eatlmatea "IM out" 20,7:7 Shire study on waate diapoaal ordered 18,3:LH1 Parking fee relief atudy propoaal 22.7:LH5 Lake Shire clean up atarta 25,3:LH1 Deficit report for committee 2Sft7:LH5 Garbage men ag^ee to early start 8.4:LH5 Reallocation aought to overcome deficit 10.8:8 Lake Shire revisea refund policy 22,4:LH1 Freeze on council apending backed 10,8:8 $7,000 atudy of waate diapK>aal 25,5:7 Council puta limit on spending 19.8:LH1 A touch of the Riviera at Rathminea 10,6:1 Hates threat stir shire 26.8:LH1 Litter blitz planned by council, 8,7:LH3 Wyee unfair over ratea, council told 2,9:LH1 "Bomb" dlaposal for Earth week 15,7:LH1 New pionaion plan likely 2.9:LH1 Garbage problem causes concern 22,7:LH1 Committee queatlona council efficiency 2.9:LH2 Garbage d.tes Inveatigation 5,8:LH5 $102,000 cut form worte program 7.9:7 Clean up cut abort 26,8:LH1 Belmont seeks $200,000 for drainage 9a9:LHl Healthy budget reported 9,9:LH3 Healthy budget reported 9.9:LH3 Rubbish tip"expanded" (Redhead) 11,11:LH1 Pension rate cuta sought 16.9:13 Dumping delaya drawa proteata 18,11:LH1 Rate debts up 15.9% 28.9:11 Reaidenta irate at awitch 25,11:LH1 Preaident rejecta Aberdare defiance 7.10:14 Officers detect 35 litter breaches 9,12:LH1 Time up for rate debtora 14.10:LH1 Diap)oaal of waate may be altered 16,12:LH1 $1.3M grant sharing atarta 21,10:LH1 Dog pound timea will rot be leaeened 16,12:LH3 Council gives money to bands 21,10:LH2 $1M aewerage plan for Floraville 3,11:10 LAKE JJACQUARIE SHIRE COUNCIL - BVRKS AND Gas dealy affecting Industry: Lyons 5,11:6 KAYGROUNDS Pension rates unchanged 9.11:10 Support for vote on shire leader Campera challenge plan to cloae holiday aite (The council decided last night to ask for a 8,1:LH1 full subsidy of Its $260,030 assesment by Improvementa sought at Toronto park 15.1:LII6 Aberdare County Council or for exclusion of Committee seeka perk extenaion (Tulkaba Park) the shire) 30,11:12 22,1:LH1 Reaidenta face 12% rate Increaae 14,12.8 Oppoaition to Croudace Bay plana ignored, Lale council goara for $16M budget 16.12:LH1 group claima 22,1:LH2 Aldermen lift ratea 12% 21.12:1 Oval proposal for council 26,2:LH6 Council lifta rate by 12% 23.12:LH1 Shire limits holiday aitea booking timea 4,3::LH1 LAKE MACQUARIE SHIRE COUNCIL - ROADS Park area to bo discuaaed (Speera Point) 4,3:LH5 t $300,000 aought for roada in ahlre 8,4:LH4 Increaae in aport area requeatod (Blackalla) Council may refuae road repaira to meet budgjet 4.3:LH6 20.5:LH1 Clean up of Swanaea park urged 18,3:LH4 Council will cloae atreet (Ada St, Barnsley) Partiea meet on camp aight differences 1,4:LH1 27,5:LH1 Sport area sale drawa complaint 7.4:9 Stroeta are a diagrace 17,6:LH1 Campers "up in air" on aite future for ahire Major rcadwork for Ceal Point 17,6:LH2 29,4:LH8 Meeting called on atreet cloaure (Council St, Campers seek p)etition help 6,5:LH6 Speera Point) 1,7:10 Charlestown of many trees 13,5:LH1 Shire roada need outlined 15.7:LH2 Now look for old park )(Speers Point) 20,5:LH1 "Dalpura Lane" choaen 22,7:LH3 50-50 gi'ant for reserves 15,7:LH1 $64,000 poaer 29,7:LH6 Minister lifts threat on caravan parka $272,412 grrant for roads 12,8:LH1 9,9:LH1 $34,000 road grant 19,8:LH5 Former clerk guest of honour (Thomaa H,Halton) Street stays closed (Council St, Spoors Point) 25.9:3 9,9,:LH3 Sailing club given use of larkland (Croudace Residents live in fear of floods and road Bay) 30,9:6 accidents (Elbrook Drive) 25,10:6 Moriaaet reaerve name (Clive Lean Memorial Park) Toronto road aealing program urged 28.10:LH1 9,12:LH1 LAKE MACQUARIE SHIRE COUNCIL - WORKS LAKE MACQUARIE SHIRE COUNCIL - PLANNING Works progfram for Boolaroo 26.2:LH1 Shire wants gaa pip>oline to bypaas Argenton Swansea lists work 8.4:LH1 5,2:LH1 $102,000 cut from works program 7.9:7 Seahampton ownera get chance 25,2:8 Houalng green light (Seahampton) 10.3:8 LAW ommlttee calls for new atance on open apace 22.4:11 Rush for no fault divorces 6.1:1 Ambitioua plan for Rathminea 29.4:LH1 $150-$200 new act divorces 7,1:1 Toronto plan "will lift land valuea" 4.8:19 A popular reform (Leader) 8.1:1 Toronto acheme to benefit diatrict 12.8:LH2 Ellicott to query directive 2,2:1 New role for planner 9.9:LH1 Sympathy, Justice (Leader) 2,2:13 No big change in Wangi propxjaala 21.10:LH2 ,S.A. Judge rebels on new Family Law Act 14.2:3 Consultant sought for Shire planning 9.12:LH1 N,M,H. INDEX 48. 1&76 LAW (C'td) LIBSKAL PARTY (Q'td) Solicitor awarded life honour (H.L. Wheeler) Anthony attacks Qld Libs 5,10:3 S A. Libs seek merger 18.10:3 17.2:3 . Lib! senator to meet public (Sen Baume) Challenge for divorces 21.2:1 Council hits cuts In leg*l fcrvlces 1.3:7 Libs'chooae Upper Houae policy team 16.12:3 Divorce Act challenged 4.3:7 Advocates urged to help more 6.3:3 LIBRARIES Tough test for legal aid 6.3:9 Judges divorce question in House 11.3:6 Puppeteer among features at Lake Shire Wran "wanted no part of divorce query 12.3:3 Judges divorce "ordinary case" 24.3:7 libraries 8,1:LH3 Library plan investigated 8.1:HV1 Ellloott goes back on divorce deatlls 25.3:1 X2 year old puppeteer entertains at library M.P. «*nts Judge before Bar 26.3:3 Conveyancing costs likely to fall 26.3L5 IS.lJLHl Australian legal aid to stay 29,3:3 Mobile meeting place fills a need 22.1.LH2 American exp>erlence shows women shy 31.3:17) scone Library ceases night lending 26,1:7 In seeking alimony ) Librarian begin, work (Clare Phillips) 29,1:LH4 Divorce advice inquiries piending 2.4:3 committee sees cultural centre changes plansL More than 1,000 divorces filed each week 4,2:10 20.4:7 Large print library books popular 12,2:LH2 Labor attacka maintenance law change 23.4:3 Library hours changed (Toukley) 4,3:LH5 Government acts to p>reserve marriage 3.5:3 $490,000 to library 8,3:7 Maintenance law "easier" 6.5:8 liM loans by shire libraries last year 18,3:LH5 Family Law Act «alid 12.5:10 Shelving tender accepted 7,4:11 Divorce courts may be opened 17.5:3 Toy Library for handicapped 7,4:19 Writer's appeal dismissed (Wilfred Burchett) Governor to dedicate library (Jeffries/Currey 21.5:3 Lib,Dudley Public School) 14,4:LH1 Two Jailed for Family Law Court comtompt Historical display for centenary 21,4:23 28.5:1 |600 for school library 24,4:9 Family law hearings praised 29.5:5 Cutler opens VC library 3,5:13 Marriage Law changed 4.6:3 Urgent need for cash for libraries 4,5:7 Law seminar 16,6:12 Library school gets high praise 19,5:15 North schools in law plan 26,6:31 Library extension aid sought 19.5:15 Bias will cost more 28,6:3 Baltic culture on display 27.5:6 Nelaon Bay legal aid 5,7:7 Library's book week again 10.6:6 Solicitor auspended over $1M ahortag;e (Sydney) New Library for Kotara School 15.7:LH3 8,7:5 Help sought for library 16.7:5 16,373 divorced ii new court 15,7:5 Newcastle library spjecial aid case 27.7:3 Mundey caae settlement 16,7:3 Grant for library "pitifully" amall 28.7:12 Chango would save money, cost time 19,7:9 $7,600 for Scone library 3.8:12 Inquiry could bring down legal costs 21,7:7 Late library houra agraln (Muswellbrook) 4.8:7 Legal aid funds for North cut N,H,R, 22,7:7 Librarian advisea councils 16.8:8 Family Law Court seeks North site 26,7:7 South East Asia exhibition 23.8:6 Norhtern legal aid boosted 27,7:3 Regional library proposed 23.8:7 The Queens counsel rule 27,7:2 $81,520 spent on library 2,9:LH2 Divorce case stopped by court 4,8:15 Talking books from public library 16,9:3 20 Lawyers walk out on Kerr 5,8:3 Library hours to be extended 23,9:7 Top Judge calla defamation lawa confusitig6,8:l Home service for library 28,10:10 Law achcjol: city will have to wait 19,8:3 Library setback (Charlestown and Toronto) Law achool delay "Unfortunate" 20,8:5 11,11:LH1 Curses in will fail to stop decision 16.9:1 Hat draw decides chairman 17,11:17 Free legal aid in state courts 17,9:3 Mutilation of books 17,11:17 Public may hear law breaches 27,10:3 Booka will honour ethnic groups 17,11:17 Morris in move for Family Law Court 16,11:3 200 book boost for library 1,12:15 W,A, reviews union law 17,11:1 Lib move in council "unlikely" 2,12:13 Legal office "in danger" 18,11:12 Graasby wanta law court reforms 20.11:3 LIDDELL POWER STATION Hunter divorce court closes despite big usage Power dispute at Liddell could spread, unions 11,12:8 warn 11,2:1 An appalling aituation (Leader) 15,12:2 Liddell men face anap atand down 12,2:3 Family Court (Leader) 16,12:2 Liddell men face atand down threat 13,2:1 Family Court to sit in Newcastle 16,12:14 Pcjwer dispute confined to Liddell 14,2:3 Legal aid for low earnera 23,12:8 New power clash may ahut Liddell 17,2:6 New conflict adda to strife at Liddell 18.2:8 LAW OF O-HE SEA Liddell dispjute re-listed 20.2:5 S,E,C. "abused" atand-down order 24,2:6 , Riches of the ocean bed 17,3:2 Liddell work nears end 26,2:HV2 Doubt on offshore validity: Connor 3,6:6 Judge extends Liddell stand down order 4,3:6 Liddell claim changed 16,3:6 LIBESAL PARTY Power workers submit claim 17,3:8 Liddell workera may lift bans 18,3:8 Fraser snubs young lib "go it alone" 6,1:3 Liddell strike goes on 19,3:6 Liberals plan new branches 24,1:28 Liddell men conaider resuming 23,3:11 Wallsend liborala formed 18.2:8 250 Liddell workera resume today 24,3:3 Liberal pre-selection condidate withdraws 3.3:10 Power returning to Liddell 25,3:11 Lib. bi-anch officers 16.3:6 Safety strike at Liddell 26,3:11 U,K,appeal "raiaed £96,534" 17.3:1 Liddell safety 1,4:6 Menzies denies funds claim 18.3:1 Liddell dispute gains support 29,9:7 Keegan stlcka to funda allegation 19.3:1 N.T, party upset by Federal attitude 23,3:7 LITERATURE Tax laws "advance effect" 24,3:7 Axe Medibank urges liberal branch 29,3:3 300 books on display 3,3:16 Killen warns of "soft Society" 5,4:8 Magazine forges ahead (Mia Mia) 1,4:10 Libs and L.M, to rejoin 7,4:1 Novelist award (Xavier Herbert) 28,4:1 Liberal Movement aeeks a way back 12,4:2 Surveyor in sonnets (Bert Shackelton) 27,5:LH1 Liberals offered more say 3.5:2 Bookman gives writers view from top 2,6:15 Consultant plan for council supported 19,5:9 Librarian turned author (Lilleth Norman) 10,6:17 Hewitt makes way for Holt 8,6:3 Australian war novel hailed 15,6:3 Libs open office in Hamilton 25,6:7 Imprisioned poet accliamed (Peter Kocan) 11,8:1 Liberals aet up unionist link 9.7:7 Pcx)r city reapxinse to poetry workahop 16,8:9 Liberals "more aceptical on P.M." 19.7:3 New look for an old friend (Winnie-the-Pooh) Qld Liberal leader to retire (Sir Gordon Chalk) 25,9:7 28.7:3 Erickaon wins book award 21,10:16 "Stacked" branch inquiry widens 31.7:3 Lord Byron seeks manuscripts 23.12:3 Ex-Nowcaatle man to be M.L.C. (T.Pickering) Writer plans kangaroo book (Mrs Margaret Raw) 9,1:6 23,12:6 Former Lake man on M.L.C. 2.9:LH2 Liba warn of aid to A,L,P, 17,9:5 LITTEB Fraaer leavea coalition rift in Qld to state 4,10:1 Old colliery favoured for dump 25,3:7 N.M,H. INDEX 49, 1976 LITTEK (C'td) UXAL GOVEHNMOrr - FINANCE (C'td) Old colliery favoured for dmp 29,3:7 Ratepayers to meet candidates 19,4:10 Hebburn dump plan criticised 27,3:3 New taxing pxjwers for councils urged 23,4:3 Coal seam "safe" from dimp 6,4:7 Bank loan aought (Singleton) 28,400 Bottle depots at dumps 14,4:7 $200M needed or rates rise 30,4:1 "Hop to It" (Keep Australia Beautiful Week) Council staffs pay rise query 4,5:10 22,4:Lai Share of tax aid to rate atability 4.5:10 Advice on litter 9.8:7 Muawellbrook works 6,5:17 Derelict cars cause council concern (Denman) Federal deal for ratepayera atill uncertain 17,11:16 18,5:7 Hove for tougher litter controls (Wyong Shire Minimum rate riae 5% 25.5:3 Council) 2,12:LH2 Councila hope for tax booat 26.5:7 Fines for littering Scone 13.12:3 Oppoaition to leviea 26,5:13 $51,4M for N.S.W. councila 28.5:3 LOCAL GOVERNMENT Regions seek funda from Canberra 28,5:9 Muawellbrook loan offered 31,5:5 Shire grun dlspnite "storm in a teacup" Freeze" aeen for local government 1,6:3 (Warringah) 7,1:25 Federal aid for councila criticlBod 8,6:12 Fisher to neet councils in state tour 12,1:7 Councila aoek ahare of tax gains 17,7:3 First meeting for new council (Singleton Shire Council seeka $1.8M loan 22.7:10 Council) 22,1:HV1 $21,653 deficit for year (Dungog Shire Council) 11.8:14 Council dects delegates (Singleton Shire . Council) 22,1-:HV2 Singleton council laces deficit 23.8:10 Councils may get new super acheme 9,2:13 Limit on rates aeen aa threat to work 27,8:3 Council wanta to retain aid (Muawellbrook) Shire to meet commiasion (Port Stephens 19,2:HV2 Shire Council) 8,9:27 State will peg ratea 9.9:3 Councillora re-elect Chairman (Cr CM, Councila meet granta panel 10,9:9 Bourke) 23,2:6 Commiasion meeta councils 13,9:9 Muawellbrook electa alderman (J, Seymour) Councila rate rises "to abate" 22,9:3 1,3:11 Scone gets tougfh with penaionere 5,10:15 Shire clerk leavea Murrurundi council (Mr.G, Northern grranta total $5,5M 7.10:1 Wllliama) 4,3:HV3 Council granta may cuahion rate riaea 8.10:6 Liverpool ex>uncil mcked 1.4:3 Fraaer calla for L.G. ratea reduction 15.10:1 Health officer to retire (J. Roth) 1.4:HV6 The local level (Leader) 15.10:2 Six in line fcr health job 2.4:7 Council officers pay link 19,10:2 Shire clerk appointed (G. Turnbull) 5.4:11 L.G. body asks for funds 19.10:12 Muawellbrook appointment (CGidney) 8,4:HV2 An outdated aystem (Leader) 20,10:2 ROC a no longer needed 24, 23.4:3 $1,7M for road , bridge work 20,10:16 Council praiaea the late Mr Carter 24.4:5 Warning of Denman rate riaea 22,10:11 Speaking for the region (Leader) 26.4:2 Council feea compared 23.10:8 Electors group seeks transfer 29.4:9 Minister to look at tax ahare Billa 2.11:1 Reaidontial crder abolition aought 3.5:13 Council rate-limit Bill in Houae 10.11:1 Ccjuncil ataff a pay rise query 4.5:10 No council wage cut, state warned 20,11:3 Forster threat to shlroa plan 13,5:3 Bill will limit riae in council ratea $4,590 needs atudy for Singleton 20.5:18 24,11:9 New depwty shire clerk 20,5:18 "End council" call 20.5:LH1 Dungog ratea down, up 24,11:16 Singleton to conaider tranafer plea 29.5:32 Rate lift limit aet at 12% 25,11:1 Singleton council inspects Dungog $51M for local government 7,12:11 "seceaaion area" 9,6:16 $123,000 grant for Paterson roada 13,12:8 No funda for art gallery Dungog 9,6:16 Shire to seek 7% rate increase (Singleton) Singleton road deal awaited 9,6:17 16,12:3 Shire seeks review on gravel 9,6:17 Council increases rate 4% 18.12:8 Warning of noxioua trade sought (Denman) P.P. Board sues landholdera 21,12:7 14,6:14 Singleton ratea Increased 7% 24,12:4 5,000 more Beats on councils urged 15,6:3 LOCAL GOVERNMENT BOUNDARIES Shire agreea to build reada for Joint Ccal Board 16,6:12 "One council" plan blasted 8,1:HV1 Invitation to L,G, women 16,6:17 108 rates $182, 106 ratea $432 (Sydney) Local government leaders to tour 2,7:5 6,4:8 Local government meeting 29,7:LH4 Lake, City to swap land 7.4:10 Councila to attend records conference 28,8:31 Relief for Jobleaa aought 6,9:11 Reaerve awitch 26,5:13 Local government body "feeble" 8,10:3 Merger atand reaffirmed 27,5:11 L;G, wanta place in conatitution 13,10:3 Councila propose merger conditiona 4,6:5 ; ' Engineering vacancy (Singleton Shire Council) "Socesalon area" to be Inapected - 25,10:8 Slngleton/Dungog 7,6:14 45 Sydney councils unite against merger Five cDuncila may ahare combined computer 8,6:3 service 28,10:7 U,H,C,C, part of boundary review area 9.6:16 Singleton Shire president re elected Singleton council inspects Dungog (Cr, McNamara) 19,11:9 "Secession area" 9.6:16 Let state appK>lnt some local repa: Cexincila oppoae merger a (Upper Hunter) Councillor 23,11:8 12,7:12 Singleton engineer appointed Decision on transfer plan (Dungog Shire (Mr J. Gould) 29,11:11 Council) 14,7:16 Tamworth hall lease hearing adjourned 11,12:9 Low priority for united councils 16,7:3 Council, ahire mergers to continue 21,7:12 LOCAL CJOVERNMENT - FINANCE Analgamation, but not yet 29,7:LH4 Boundary proposals 17,11:12 $830,000 in rates for two firms 14,1:3 Re-division proposed for six areaa 15,12:18 New Singleton Shire acara in value 21,1:11 Council Mergers get green light (Lithgow, New rate 2,75c in $ (Dungog) 21,1:11 Bathurat and Orange areaa) 21,12:12 Dungog aeeka $50,000 for bridgea, roada 22.1:HV1 LONG SERVICE LEAVE Local Government atruggloa with money problems 29,1:HV2 Union bid on leave oppoaed 20,7:3 Singleton votes on estimates 9,2:10 Decialon on leave held 2,9:14 Singleton rates up 17% 11.2:8 Now terma for long aervice 22,10:3 Area move urged for council funds 12.2:HV1 Ratepayers rally to combine forces 12.2:LH1 LYSAGHTS State call for caah to aasiat councila 13.2:5 Wyong Shire rate increases 10% 19.2:LH5 Lyaaght introducea new alloy coating 3.8:10 New differential rate plan In Singleton Cleanera ban work at Sankey 6.11:5 26.2:HV1 Lyaaght atrike diamiasala (Westernport) Shirea pmrae (Leader) 30.3:2 10,12:3 Ratea could be cut aaya premier 31.3:3 Lysaght workers end strike 15,12:3 Merriwa ratea (Merriwa) 8.4:HV1 Sankeya men resume 16,12:12 New deal may atudy ratea 13,4:3 Citiea told "aak atatea for cash 15,4:4 N,M,H, INDEX 50, 1976 MAITLAND MARINE LIFE Festival of arts in Maitland 1.4:HV1 Lake octopjus find lesson in danger 12.1:1 Maitland feBtlval proves succesa 8.4:HV2 Mattland's store stolen or strayed 28.5:1 MATTARA New look for festival 14.6:15 Mattara dates announced 1.3:9 Minister to open Maitland festival (Mr Booth) 16.9:11 U.S, trip prize for princess 6,5:12 Maitind commercial centre plan 30.9:7. Wran may open Mattara 4.6:9 Mattara Invites Wran 9,6:8 Festival opent with ball (Heart of the Boost for Mattara garden contest 14,6:11 Hunter) 8.10:8 PrlnceBB entrants to step into spotlight Woodberry Hall opens 16,10:32 Hunter festival ends well 18.10:9 24.6:13 Woodberry to open $126,000 Community Gardener tries again 29,6:7 Garden contest highlight 28,7:15 Hall 20,10:13 Mattara parade, "brighter, bigger" 31,7:32 U,S. envoy to visit Maitland 20,10:13 U,S, envoy will help open Mattara 9,8:6 MAITLAND CITY (X>UNCIL Mattara parade expands 23,8:6 State Minister opens Mattara tonight 3,9:7 "Indifferent" apprcach to dump site 8.1:HV1 A sparkling Mattara opening 4,9:1 Woodberry hall needs $20,000 15.1:HV1 Mattara carnival threatened 6,9:1 Engrineoring firm named for drain study Mattara showmen decide to stay 7,9:7 21,1:11 Princess takes reward 8,9:3 CJiilly area sought as rubbish tip 28.1:10 Sub's crew in Mattara procession (H.M.A.S, Clean-up plan for Maitland 5.2:6 Oxley) 10,9:7 Tough line on land owners 11,2:8 85,000 aee big parade 13,9:3 Traffic coatly for Maitland 12.2:HV1 The princess In long Johns 27,10:1 Brighter plan for Maitland 12,2:HV4 Committee defera dump choice 18,2:10 MEAT INDUSTRY AND TRADE New dump aite an eyesore aays Alderman 25,2:13 Port"dies"as beef exporter 2,1:3 April date for fountain 26.2:HV2 Beef gains in U.S, expiocted 2.1:8 Reaidenta attack Maitland dump decision Cattle levy dropped 2,1:9 27,2:5 Exports bypaasing Newcaatle 3,1:1 $1,4M in building plans approved 3,3:10 Cattle pricea jump $40, 16,1:4 Rural ratea grace 4,3:HV2 Increaaed beef production for 1975-76 Eaat Maitland land to be playground 4,3:HV4 21,1:9 $385,000 loan requeat 10,3:8 Meat output up 23,1:5 Ward changea from homea boom 11,3:HV1 Ruaaian meat deal coats board $1,2M 24.1:1 Penaionor home flood spillway 17,3:13 Sinclair aeeka end of beef levy 4,2:15 Bolwarra sewer plan backed 24,3:12 No stand cover at Dungog yarda 11,2:8 Cemetery could become park 7.4:9 Dearer meat ¥farnlng 23,2:6 Maitland dump start likely 9.4:6 Beef last in trial wagon run 13,3:3 Compulsory vote views sought 14,4:6 Fat cattle bring high pricea 22.3:10 Football club query on sponsorship 21.4:16 Meat counter ataff atopwork 23.3:7 Council may pjut case on district ccal Meat margins "unchanged" 23.3:8 haulage 21,4:18 Sup)ermarket meat men back 24,3:13 League club geta go-ahead on ada 28,4:14 Fay row hits meat supplies 25,3:11 Telarah brigade move opposed 5,5:12 Meat hearing begins 30,3:5 New Jobs achemea sought 12.5:8 Meetinga today on meat pay dispute 30,3:6 5,000 treea for city, but others to go 150 meat strikers to confer 1,4:6 19,5:12 Meat in union sandwich 2,4:3 $430,000 pool gets go-ahead 26,5:10 N.T, appeal to help Katherine Meatworks 40 home units approved 2,6:15 6.4:8 Meetinga "tripe" criticlaed 9.6:12 Chain store meat men stay out 9,4:6 Key to Maitland's future in report 14,6:14 Union puts ban on N.Z, moat 21,4:18 Plan report goes on exhibition 17,6:9 Mart meat issue erupts 22,4:3 Maitland looka to the future 21,6:2 National meat strike threat 24,4:9 Council "greed" blamed for rcadwork delay Ban on meat extended 30,4:1 23,6:12 Mass cattle shoot call 3,5:13 One nominee only for Water Beard 30,6:17 Strikers will meet Friday 4,5:7 Hall delay annoys Woodberry 1,7:7 N.S.W, treat dispute 6,5:9 "Apathy" kill a Maitland ratepayers grroup Meat strikers to confer 7,5:5 5,7:15 Grave for 1,000 cows 8,5:1 Charges propoaed for new dump 7,7:19 150 meat workers end strike 14,5:5 Urgent bid for caah to cut jobleaa 15,7:16 Slaughter 1,5M cattle now: exporter 15,5:3 Notball aid suggreated 21,7:19 Four stores fined for meat aales breach Syatem of rating "Under quoation" 28,7:15 18,5:8 Maitland art prize changed 29,7:11 Ruaaia "atill in" beef market 4,6:8 Ctiairman qulta in car yard row 4,8:15 Licence fee rise upseta butchers 8,6:11 Maitland market chiefa defy council 5.8:1 Meat traders reject feea 9,6:3 (jiarbage dump haa car problems 6,8:7 Beef prices boost seen in marketing plan Orange market approved, subject to conditions 9,6:29 11,8:14 N,T, cattlemen get freight aid 10,6:18 $42,000 surplus likely 18.8:18 More propertiea depKnd on beef 16,6:22 Maitland plan fails to rcnise 23,8:3 Cheaper beef halt 17,6:16 Teata on fountain 24.8:10 $1,2M subaidy for Russian beef aale ^.8,6:8 Orange market gets three month extenaion Boards move on beef 19,6:10 25,8:12 Bans cut output of beef 21,6:3 Metford Siop aite up for tender 30,8:6 Sinclair more confident on beef future Community awinga into library week 8.9:14 23,6:10 Bridge fund loss "City penalty" 16,9:11 Meat for late nig^t shoppers 29,6:3 Committee refuses funds for band to travel Butchers "sitting ducks" on feea 30,6:19 22,9:16 Aberdeen ahut out 30,6:33 Maitland'a new dump open 22,9:28 Real meat pie a lot of buffalo 2,7:1 Unlcomb to aerve fifth term as Mayor 29,9:14 Meeting called on butchers fees 7,7:21 New dump "needs more money and space 7,10:14 Meat exporters aee better outlook 14,7:7 Funds needed for Maitland bridgea 21,10:15 Meat Board posting 28.7:8 $785,000 in loan caah allocated 27,10:18 Women rate quality ahead of price in meat Start approved on riverside walk 3,11:10 aurvey 29.7:13 Baths lose $22,000 in month 10,11:14 Meatworks threatena cloaure over atrike Chamber anubbed on parking iaaue 24,11:16 31,7:5 Budget cuts hold rate rise at 15% 8,12:20 Auatralia aelling cheap beef to Soviet Orange elephant market "illegal" 15.12:14 Union 4,8:1 Meatworka employeea get job go-ahead 6,8:3 MAR(JARINE Beef down 23,8:14 Big meat, aheep contract with Middle E. Margarine entering metric era 5.2:10 3,9:10 Groupseeks quota end 8.3:3 Hunter cattlemen to establish union 6,9:13 Margarine quotas "no threat" 16.9:17 Meat atrike (Gosford Meata Pty Ltd. 9,10:5 Demand to VS to keep old meat quotaa 11,10:3 N.M.H, INDEX 51. 1975 MEAT INDUSTRY AND TRADE (C'td) MEDICAL (C'td^ Abattoir aacks 200, advertises jobs 12.10:8 3 month flu vaccine wait, doctor claims $15H beef loas for Australia 12,10:12 23,6:24 Boners queue for sacked men's jobs 13,10:8 Doctor queriea flu "ahota" 25.6:3 Pickets heckle meatworkers 14,10:3 Kidney appeal (Leader) 29,6:2 Uncertain future for meat exports 14,10:8 Kidney Foundation appeal 29,6:2 Dearer meat pxishea C,P,I. 15,10:3 Kidney plea brings donora 30,6:1 24 hour atrike at Goaford Meats 15,10:7 Microaurgery grrowth tipped (Dr E,Owen) 3.7:8 Meatworks atrike continues 16,10:9 . T.B. survey wihd-up criticised 5.7:12 frophy for carcaae 18.10:9 Medicine Jar tops standard released 3,8:13 More talka on abbattolr diapute 19.10:8 Health centre uae aought for tests Meatworks diapute talka break down 20.10:7 (Beresfield) 18.8:14 Staff men plan to picket atrikera 21,10:1 Birth rate not coping with loasea 26.8:3 Bankcard butcher a firat for Lake (Mr,John New area health deputy (Dr. Wealey Vlckors) Allen) 21,10:LH1 28,8:31 Meatworkers continue seniority strike Life and Death (Leader) 6,9:2 22,10:3 20% fall blood preasure teat 16,9:6 Butchers picnic 26.10:8 Sp>eech aid courao 8,10:7 Beef plan extended 27.10:19 Stockton doctor landa top job (Dr G, Andrews) Goaford abattoir may reopen Tuoaday 28,10:11 13.10:28 Meatworkera end atrike 29,10:6 Studies on tension sought 13,10:29 Free moat meal export urged 1,11:6 Prescription fees dispute ends 25,10:1 Cattleman warns on Apan trade 4,11:20 Health plan praised 25.10:11 •Japan will defer beef 5,11:10 Poison danger 26.10:13 Beef Bill paaaed 10,11:22 Newcastle blex>d plan national project 1,11:3 State meat atrike on Monday 13,11:8 Profeaaor aays let baby touch mother at birth Auatralia proteata on meat quotaa 16,11:1 5,11:8 A,M.I.E.U. out Bupporting Newcaatle 16,11:8 Sun-screening preparatlona asaoaaed 10,11:15 Beef cuta could hit Japan'a fiahlng 17.11:1 Association history sought 10.11:21 (Nursing Meat men to diacuss next move 17.11:7 Mothers Aaaociation) Beef cuts may bring retaliations 18.11:3 R.N.H. team at heart aeminar 11.11:7 Abattoir strike settlement no nearer 18.11:6 Health centre cloaed 15.11:5 Beef market lobying urged 20,11:10 Stewart backs family who let boy die 26.11:3 No retail meat disruptions 20,11:11 Children in a separate world 2.12:16 Abattoir strike spreads 23,11:8 Severed thumb restored (Sydney) 9.12:10 Strike may force up meat prices 27,11:8 Stewart: Death undefined in law 9.12:10 Butcher denies report on meat inspection Mini pill paaaea pressure teat 13.12:12 15.12:9 Quads are already travel victims (Melbourne) Picketa stop meat expjorts being proceaaed 16.12:3 16.12:3 Alternative health acheme atudiod 16.12:19 Japan conaidera beef review 28.12:3 Grant for heart reaearch work 20.12:8 Hunt expects boom in Northern beef 31,12:3 Health centre cloaea 31.12:7 MEDICAL MEDICAL SCHOOLS Babiea ahow no hurry to enter 1976 world Unlveralty medical chaira announced 9.1:4 2,1:6 Auatralian firat for medical achool 25.2:7 Yoga keepa them fit 2.1:6 Multl atorey plana for mod achool R.N.H, "Back door" euthanaaia 26,1:2 18.3:1 Slameae twin leavea hoapital 28.1:3 Medical school to be unique In Auatralia No body from anybody 29,1:3 9.4:6 Pregrnancy care class at Windale 2.2,7 Traffic problema with medical school 26,5:12 Health benefits for poor stopped 7,2:1 Solution to East End congeation "fantaay" Hearing aid charge plan dropped 12,2:1 27,5:6 Reaearch on 5 day pill in India 12,2:5 Medical achool profeaaors bring changea Kidney patient "Like a leper" 17,2:5 28,5:5 Dungog answers x-ray call 19.2:HV1 Move for hospital parking 29,5:33 T.B, doctor will interview 67 children New medical block 22,6:3 20,2:5 Newcastle builder gets $3.3M university Amputees fight a lone battle (M, Delprat) job 26,6:9 25,2:2 New dean of medicine (Monash University) Bill lifts coat of modicinea 26,2:3 8,9:9 Training course in the many ways to relax Big grrant to medical achool 14,9:3 26,2:11 Foundation to be thanked 23.9:6 Preacription rise "aovere burden" 1,3:7 Workshop on medical achool 30.10:9 , Care centre at Kurri 4,3:HV1 NYS told of "now breed" uni doctors 20.11:35 Commiaaion aeeka now clinic (Bateau Bay) Policy talka today for new faculty 8,12:9 4,3:LH5 Community geta voice on medical faculty Autiam link to foreign parenta 9,3:3 9,12:7 Windale clinic adviaes expectant mothers 11,3;LH3 MEDICAL STAFF Chemists seek $70M in foes 12,3:3 Cabinet to consider chomista $70M bill Hunter Valley doctora' feea up 2,1:3 13,3:3 Father Daughter ahare academic light Injection clinics 18.3:LH3 (Dr Stuckey) 7,1:1 Normal auppliea to Northern chemists 24.3:13 No takers as town doctor (Gunning) 7.1:15 Protect children from poisona 25.3:14 Brave nurse honoured 7.1:25 Chomiata set up lobby 30,3:3 Helper at blood bank atarta nuraing career Wonder dnig for babies 31,3:17 8.1:HV4 Doctora warn of curry diet 13,4:3 Nuraea likely to protest 19.1:4 More help aought for medicine 14,4:1 Slater takes up nurse duties (Gloucester) Community health boost 24,4:9 19,1:10 Effects of coma may be missed 4,5:8 Nurses make feelings plain 21,1:12 Foundation 41 appeal launching recalls Mother top Wallsend nurse 30.1:3 thalidomide tragedy 5,5:29 Entice G.P.'s to country, dean urges 7.2:5 Laboratory copter flies into health contro Doctor aeeks reinstatement (R. Turnbull) versy 8,5:8 7.2:9 New breathing technique aids asthmatics 10,5:10 Refreaher weekend for nuraes 18,2:17 Fatal dye reaction "rare" 14,5:3 Labor aidea with nurses 20,2:5 Kidney helpa sister ^^^"^ normal life 14,5:11 Geriatric nuraing aeminar 26,2:LH4 New method saves blood 17,5:12 Dungog'a matron is a man 2,3:3 Australian heart work aclaimed 18,5:3 Geriatric nursing care seminar 4,3:12 Claases in laby care 19,5:19 DcxJtor might alao drive ambulance (Denman) Surgeons aew arm back after 8 hours 31,5:1 15,3:3 Contraception out in the open 3,6:14 Nurses to meet on lost $9, 17,3:1 Flu vaccine supply low in North 4,6:3 Angry nurses demonstrate 18.3:3 $2,000 for one X)rnings flu injections 4.6:3 Newcastle nurses protest 19.3:5 Flu nears, but vaccine short 10.6:10 Nurse bans start 20,3:5 Inaomnia caaes "overtreated" 18,6:10 8,000 nurses likely at protest stop 23,3:7 Flu serum demand should bo mot 22.66 Nurses keep vigil in protest 24,3:1 N.H,H, INDEX 52, 1976 METRICATION (C'td) MEDICAL STAFF (C'td) ,|1M metric charge for schools 22.4:1 • Nurses Impjose work bnns 25,3:1 Exploited nurses (Leader) ^5,3:2 Metric use well on way 2,12:6 Nursea likely to get pay rises 26,3:3 Minor hospital surgery stops 27,3:1 MIGRATION Morlsaet nurses act 29,3:1 English courses for migrants 7,1:5 Newc:aatle chlrop>ody seminar 29.3:8 Minister hits "stop-go" migrant approach Barbra to set Noumea a new diet standard (E). Kostier) 31.3:16 14,1:5 N.S.W, nurses invited to seek new award 1,4:7 Easier rules on re-entry 15,1:5 Naturalisation for Australian 24,1:3 Doctor visited old friend (Dr Charles The great oceanic migration finally ends 26.1:2 Harrison) 1,4:LH2 Northei'nera in migrant amnesty 26.1:3 Nursea reimpxise work bans 2,4:1 Illegal immegrant "wary of amnesty" 27.1:3 Hospitals will reject patients 3,4:3 250 in nurses protest march in city 5,4:3 North gets Ethnic committee 3.2:5 Council "overlooked" in committee formation Nurses In new pay talks but work bans go on 6,4:3 4.2:11 Bans stay while nurses work value case tested Car fines "no amnesty bar" 6.2:3 Arrivedorci Sinopoll, G'day Fairfield 6,2:3 7,4:3 Royal Newcaatle nuraes lift ban on operations 8.4 Travel plan 21,2:1 8,4:1 Tasman passports plan scrapped 4,3:7 Florence Nightingale myth 8.4:2 Clergy attack migrrant plan 15,3:3 Nursea meet today over pay dlspnite 9.4:3 Proud day for Scots (Mr and Mrs McMurray) Nursea Uft wark bana, limitationa 10.4:3 18,3:LH3 World award for eye research (Dr R Dunlop) New provisions for re-entry 23,3:11 10,4:3 Patron Menzies says never again 24,3:3 Plaque honour for Belmont Doctor 22,4:LH1 Family gets $400 week dole 25,3:1 "Near death" after drug 29,4:6 ESetra powers for town clerks 25,3:20 More male nuraea gfraduate 30.4:7 Australian teacher Greek to Greeks 31.3:17 Spinal healera proteat 3,5:9 Car firm helps Ukrainian off dole 9,4:5 R,N,H, director leaves ataff (Dr, Woolard) Checks find diseases 12,4:3 5,5:9 "Selective increaae" policy for migrants Judge pjuta $25,000 blame on hoapital 6,5:6 13.4:3 Police say doctor will not treat families Clerks may hear oaths 14,4:LH3 (Urana) 20,5:3 Reunion enda heartbreak 20,4:1 Lifeatyle is the big killer (Dr Mervyn Citizenship an honour 22.4:7 Hardinge ) 20,5:LH3 Migrant lived in pipe 24,4:1 Doctor will treat pxilice (Urana) 22,5:3 100 from North seek anmoaty 1,5:31 States top paaa to Newcastle nurae Population advisea meet 10,5:15 (D, Davidaon) 26,5:3 Wocan "had head ahaved, held captive" 13,5:1 Nurae returns from Africa (Lola Hill) Police take "captive" Russian woman from room 27,5:LH4 14,5:1 Nuraea get $12 29.5:33 Family seeks home big enough for 19 19,5:10 Doctor to mend image (A,M,A,) 4,6:3 Head of Rusaian family diea (Acunetick More work for women doctors predicted Djamarze) 20,5:1 15,6:3 Migranta lose real good neighbour (Bruce Indian doctor invited to apply 23,6:24 Hatherly) 24,5:7 Appiolntment for nurae council (Mr Bernard No firance for naturalisation 27,5:LH1 Geraghty) 29,6:7 The Jones family go dlnkum 27,5:LH4 R,N,H, graduates Include state loader Do you take this woman, or that? 29,5:1 14,7:3 Miniater in U,K. after migrants 4,6:6 Maitland nuraea to delay bana 26.7:7 Addresa on migrant women 18,6:10 Abortion doctor suspended 31.7:9 Migranta "ignored aa leadera" 26,6:5 Doctor will not work in"blckerlng town" Police depiort "P,L,0, official" 14,7:3 31,8:12 Life picks up for down and almost out alien Doctors fees to rise 7^ In January 9,9:1 16,7:13 Staff to control doctors fee Increases 10,9:1 100 take naturaliaatlon cath 22,7:3 Only kidney removed in error, court told Australia attracta 18 quake victima 26.7:3 14,9:1 Uren call for mig^rsuit intake inquiry 9,8:3 Removal of kidney "hard to imagine" 15,9:14 Warning to U,K, migranta 21,8:1 Doctor in kidney charge "now a sick man" Union bans new English migrants 7,9:1 16,9:10 A,L.P. grroup attacks migrratlon policy 8.9:7 Kidney verdict given to woman 17,9:6 Canberra plana refugeea speed up 24.9:3 A,M,A, tells doctors not to sign 24,9:3 Help plea to migrrant children 23.10:3 Stockton doctor landa top job (Dr G, Andrewa) Fretilin party man given pjermit (Mr C, Santos) 13,10:28 4.11:8 Pregnant woman poiaoned (Dr, Brady) 15,10:6 Conference on migrant needs 4.11:12 Meeting aira views on doctora 10,11:17 Citizenahip for doctor (Dr Mahommed A. Doctors deny fee fix 12,11:3 Mohammed) 18.11:LH2 Nuraing achool graduates receive certificates Thai refugreoB allowed in 19.11:7 8,12:13 Entry rules tightened 20.11:3 Doctora piut up feea, N,S,W, rise highest Interpreter authority praised 29,11:9 31,12:3 Now authority to eaae migrant hardahip 9,12:21 METAL TRADES FEDERATION Lebanese refugeea abandoned: Whitlam 11,12:10 Union aid scxtght for Chilean deportees 15,12:14 Call for unity on Timor problem 29,1:1 Talks to reunite Timor families 18,12:31 Extra holiday likely for metal inen 30.1:6 Metal unions call for jobs finance 23.4:6[ MILK M.T.F. wagea warning 20,11:11 H.V, dairymen oppose cheap milk lo bbyists METAL TRADES INDUSTRY ASSOCIATION 3,1:5 Milk output falls 11% 8,1:HV3 Job campaign for leavers 3,1:21 H,V, milk intake plummeta 13.1:6 Metal tradea aoek px>llcy 5.4:3 Milk figures rise to 838M litrea 14,1:17 Metals manager gets assistant (M.Childa) Socio-political atorm in a milk saucer 27,5:6 16,1:2 Metal employora aee job threat 28,6:1 Wran attacks milk quotaa 19,1:8 Miniater explaina why state backs Indexation Milk quota refusal 25.2:1 10,8:3 Chaos in milk industry alleged 27.2:6 Industry crista capital threat 16,8:3 Milk inquiry set up 11,3:1 Metal trades officera 18.8:12 Milk quota sales scandal charge 12,3:1 Tariffs delay welcomed 23,9:6 Another inquiry (Leader) 15,3:2 Firms, unions Join in economic attack 25,11:3 $300 for skim milk subsidy 10,4:33 Costa and habits threaten Industry 1,12:16 Dairynan warns country party 19,4:9 M.L.A. get milk row demand 20.4:1 MErai CATION Milk major pxjll issue 21.4:1 P.M. queried on milk 28,4:3 Real estate metrics in full arlng 2.1:8 Dairymen quit C,P, in protest 30,4:1 Milk worry not price:Cowan 30.4:3 N.HH. INDEX 53, 1976 MILK (C'td) MINERS FEDIRATKiN (C'td) Resignation rep>ort refuted 1,9:1 Miners case for talka 22.10:5 Skim milk export aid , 4,5:13 Hands off Joint Ccal Board, miners warn Freeze on price of milk "fx>litical" 17,5:1 8,11:3 Doctor finds milk allergy cofbmon 3,6:14 Cesanock to discuss work future 19,11:7 Milk price freeze "soon" 5,6:11 Miners fight for Joint Ceal Beard 27.11:8 Skim milk price subsidy stays 10,6:6 "Outside" milk allowed into Sydney market MISCELLANEOUS WORKERS' UNION 1,7:10 A 4iota of trouble (Loader) 5,7:2 Vacuum cleaner tan 26.8:11 Dairymen fear quota cuts 27.7:1 Vacuum cleaner "safe" 28.8:5 Northern dairymen jeer Minister over quotas Cleaning firms discuss "crisis" 2.9:16 30,7:1 Milk quota cuts cexild cost $30,000, 9.8:13 MOTION PlCl-URE INDUSTRY Shire concerned over milk quota cuts 11.8:14 $3.5M income toss aeon in milk change 13.8:5 Cyclone Tracy auggeated as screen topic Unions asked for aidin milk run 23.8:13 4.2:7 Farmers protest on milk quotaa 25,8:3 Upper Hunter film to aid asthmatics 9.2:10 Dairymen aend telegrams 26,8:3 Film "insult" to brave ancestor 12.3:1 Darlymen, uiiona will confer on quotas Plan for another 3-cinoma building 31,3:7 27,8:3 Films fighting back againat colour T.V. T,H,C, calla fcr milk cut review 28,8:9 14,4:19 Dairymen quota proteat today 31,8:10 Sweet end to Carrington theatre 17,4:8 Quota atorm in Parliament and cut 1,9:1 Aborigine aeea harm In film 23,4:3 Dairy changea "could coat 600 joba" 14,9:3 JawB preview op>ena $1,5M Tower complex 28,4:3 Price for flavoured milk sot 25,9:3 Picnic ahowa Commiaaion 50% profit 5,5:20 Minister queried on reply 20,10:6 When moviea took to the road 15,5:7 Booat for market In milk quota policy 30,10:11 Dlspiute threat to cinemas 3,6:7 Bill to kill milk quotaa introduced 19,11:3 Strand vacant after 1978 3,6:7 No pay back to milk quota loaera 26,11:5 Film on boating myatery planned 8,6:7Councll Dairy farmera face hardahip, M.L.A. warna Council may go Into film buaineaa 14,7:12 30,11;17 Helen Morae topa awarda 17,7:31 Milk quota amendment in Aasembly rejected Augnist atart on movie 22,7:7 2,12:7 Green light for Wyong drive-in 5,8:LH9 Milk underwriting too coatly:Day 21,12:16 Film featival coming to city 4,9:3 Auatralian films praised 16,9:3 MINE SUBSIDENCE Film featival here again 18,9:2 Top honoura to Caddie and Chinstan 8,10:1 98 claima for nine subsidence refused Rain fails to wash out stars 20,10:13 28,2:5 Theatres atay open deapite atop 7,12:3 30-tonno fill for hole after subsidence Private film backera "firat" 8,12:6 23,9:7 Theatre union endoraes stand 8,12:9 MINERAL INDUSTRY MOTOR ACCIDENTS AND FATALITIES Mineral plant atrike (Associated Minerala 3 hurt in collision ,3,1:3 Conaolidatod Pty Ltd.) 31,1:5 Highway blocked in big amaah 10.1:3 Pay claim proteat 3.2:7 Five die on roads at weekend 12.1:1 Mineral plant ten meet on pay offer Motor bike rider killed in amaah (B.Engel) (Aasociated Minerala) 2.12:12 14,1:1 Some mine intoreata hostile:Anthony Man dlea In amaah on way to hoapital 19.1:1 15.4:3 Police name car victim (Alice Tlorney) 22.1:16 Mailed fist enters jDlitlca 22,4:2 Man struck by car 24.1:29 Mining chief crlticiaea px>llcle8 28.6:3 Car plunge,widow hurt 28.1:1 "Danger" in ninorala policiea 8,7:3 Crash halts firat drive (Melbourne) 28.1:8 A rootin' tootin' gema ruah 18.9:1 Motor cycle rider hurt 23,1:1 State acta on gemfleld row 29,9:3 Paasenger killed in collision (T,D'Angelo), After the ball (Leader) 20,10:2 26,1:3 Mt Lyell cuta back 5,11:10 Boy shot,another wounded (Brisbane) 27,1:6 Agnew nickel mine project about to atart Wife of ex-Mayor killed (E.Fahey) 29.1:1 9,11:12 Mt Lyell alienee upseta P,M, 9,12:14 Old soldier Injured Incolllslon 4.2:11 Driver burnt in collision (L, Thompson) 9,2:13 Senator acta for Ita, Minors 10,11:22 Car crash victim diea (T,Punton) 23,2:1 Retrenchments at Mt Lyell on target 28,12:22 $40,000 gelding killed incraah 23,2:3 MINERS FEDEHATION Three killed on roada 1,3:1 i Teenagera injured in craah 1,3:13 Miners delay talka on court picket order Motorist diea in craah (E, Minter) 2,3:3 21.2:5 Craah claima mother and grandmother 3,3:7 4,000 minora meet today on Bayawater diapute Man diea on way for help (B,Sainsbury) 5,3:1 24,2:6 Youth injured in collislon(C.Thomaa) 10,3:10 Minora atop for day each week 25,2:6 Bua victima get damagea (Snowy Mcxintains, Row may close all pits 27,2:3 1973) 11,3:1 A,M.W.U. calls for end to mine row 28,2:5 Bulldozer death 12.3:1 Minera threaten national atrike over diapute Five gueata killed, wedding goes on (Adelaide) 3.3:16 15.3:1 Bayawater mine dispute grows 4,3:6 Motor cycle rider.paaaengor hurt 15,3:3 Mine dispute talka offer 9,3:6 Aa cool as cucumbers (Bus accident,Brisbane) Union leadera in mine talka 10,3:7 16,3:3 Talka fail to end nine diapute 12,3:7 Man killed in crash at bridge (Muswellbrook) Mine union talka break down 16,3:6 19,3:5 Repxjrt today on Bayawater row 18,3:8 Crash cuta off water from homo 20,3:31 F,E,D.F.A. aproada Bayawater iaaue 19.3:6 Newcaatle woman killed (M,Haw8on) 22,3:3 250 out of work in coal diapute 20.3:3 Fortune amiloa on truckle 23,3:7 Tribunal to hear mine row 22.3:3 Four hurt in craah 29.3:3 Bayawater talka go on 23.3:11 Accidents take four lives at weekend 29,3:3 Mlnoa dlapxite: skeleton crewa likely 24.3:13 Widow,child awarded $56,000 7,4:6 Youth drivea for help with aevered leg (W,A,) Solution to mine diapute proposed 25.3:11 10,4:1 C.M.U. not Interested in dispxito, minors $87,463 for smash victim (R,Sneddon) 10,4:9 say 26.3:7 Explosive gas transferred (Swanaea) 12,4:1 Bayswater pit strike may end 27.3:5 Shearer diea in head-on craah 12,4:1 Northern miners recalled to work 30.3:6 Man pulled clear of car fire (Doyalson) Bayswater men go back 31,3:7 15,4:3 Tribunal hits at Bayswater "war" 6,4|6 Trail bike riders injured in smash 20,4:1 Miners to resist changea ii voting 28,5:7 3 young men die when car explodes 27,4;1 Minora seek talks on exports 1,6:10 Nurse killed in England 1,5:31 Minors act on pjenslon 21,8:8 Trapped driver freed in vain (Peter Ryan) Miners union expands board 21,8:31 3,5:1 Minera aeok changes in p>ensions 24,8:7 Minera to take new members 17,9:9 Motorcyclist In horror smash (W.A.) 3.5:1 N.M.H, INDEX 54, 1976 MOTOR ACCIDJNTS AND FATALITIES (C'td) MOTOR ACCIDENTS* AND FATALITIES (C'td) Nuns hurt in highway crash 5,11:8 Man,son make six victims in month near 4 weekend deaths in North 8,11:3 Tea Gardens 5,5:3 Her leg more important (Sydney) 8,11:8 Ambulance in accident 8,5:3 - Haemophiliac dies after craah (David Victim of Waratah collision serious 8,5:9 Man victim of om tractor (K,Klmber) 8.3:9 Green) 10,11:1 Bad start to school holidays 10,5:1 Youth hurt as bike hits truck 10.11:6 Nun awarded $96,000 11.5:1 People, gardens hit by cars 16.11:3 Injuries kill woman of 82 (Olive Bridge) Three injured on'bikes 18.11:3 11,5:7 Motorist saves family 19,11:13 $220,000 for road injuries (Sydney) 12.5:1 Five injured in two car crash 22,11:6 . Police to examine death car (Sandgate) 12.5:3 Actress gets $135,000 (Louise Jane Philip) Woman dies in Maitland smash 17.5:3 24,11:6 Baby brothers killed In Maitland crash-18.5:3 Man killed in head on collision 27,11:1 School bua smash senda 17 to hospital Two women injured 27,11:3 (Brlabane) 27,5:5 $123,624 for road victim (Alan Miller) Motor cycliat loses leg in craah 28,5:9 27,11:9 Wedding trip enda in death 27,11:9 Man dies as truck plunges off bridge 29,5:3 $321,594 damagea for road victim (Bertram Wingham man hjrt (Ray Johnson) 31,5:8 Drivorlesa van kills young boy (Burleigh Cringle) 27,11:9 Heads) 31.5:11 Lorn man killed (Trevor Dagg) 2,12:7 Crash injuries,atroud youth 31,5:11 $27,000 verdict for bua victim 2,12:14 Hexham man killed in crash (Ernest Man diea in truck snaah (Allan Cox) 8,12:3 Waterman)31,5:11 Woman dies in smash (Joan CBrien)! 10,12:3 Two share blame, damagea (Sydney) 2.6:8 Couple killed in head on smash (Melbourne) Rutherford man fatally injured in smash 13.12:3 7.6:3 Soldiers body in car wreck 13,12:7 Student accident victims critical Eacort for accident victim 15,6:3 (Brother Alan Francla Butler Killed) 14,12:5 3 from bua stay In hospital 17,6:11 Crash victim atill critical 15,12:3 Dead soldiers family awarded |B0,000, 24,6:6 Read accident victim dies (W, Meagher) 28.6:1 Woman,62,trapped In car (Holly Stone) Woman dies after craah (E.R.Burke) 28.6:3 15,12:27 Rider injured in smaah (C.Sinclair) 29.6:3 2,000 at funeral of Marlat Brother 16,12:13 Driver trapped in wrecked car near Singleton Truck driver trapped in cabin (Gloucester) 2,7:1 20,12:9 Vlidow, son awarded $52,000 damages 2.7:5 Vehicle wrecks room (Boolaroo) 21,12:6 Semi-trailer blocka highway (Swanaea) 2,7:5 Craah victim atill serious 23,12:3 Three hurt in crash 2.7:11 Killed in 3 vehicle amaah (Dorothy Weesel and Girl injured on bicycle (Taree) 5,7:15 Peter Hiller 27,12:1 Two hurt in island crash 10.7:1 49 die in mainland craahes 27,12:3 Helipad men free six from inferno (Doyalson) Smash victim diea (John Bignall) 12,7:3 Teenagers killed in Northern smaah 14,7:3 29.12:1 Police car damaged in amaah (Scone) 26,7:10 1 in 3 road victims drank over limit 31,12:3 Maitland man diea In crash (Eaat Maitland) 31.7:32 M3T0R RACING Ham operator in amash alert 2,8:3 Valley amaah victim's ordeal (Vincent Hoed) Women drivers' image in high gear (Dawn 2,8:7 Lambert) 14.1:15 Double death crash delay 16,8:3 Maitland rally man may end career (Ken Girl diea after amaah (Georgina Smith) Tubman) 23,1:5 17.8:1 Race track plan for Maitland 4,2:10 Drivera eacape 2 car cnjnch 19,8:1 Cannon limns to Rothman heat victory 16,2:14 Car plunges 30M; youth killed 23,8:3 $4,000 raised for car circuit 3,5:10 "Miracle" crash escape 25,8:6 300 hour ride ends 17.5:1 Head on collision kills driver (John Norria) N.J.C. decides to admit women 20.7:16 30,8:3 Australia tackled on $5 day 2.9:10 Boy killed saving can (Scott Mullershausen, Motorcross a sport of thrills, spills 9.10:7 Reports en deaths of Norman German and Nelaon Bay bike club formed 13.10:10 Mr and Mrs H Pardey) 3,9:1 Cowan conquers tough rally course for fifth Runaway semi damages hall 4.9:5 victory 14.10:10 Hill climb driver erashea 6.9:3 Speedway to open after facelift 20.10:10 Woman, mother die after crash 6,9:3 Tubman will map out world's longest rally (Mrs M. Fletcher and Mra B,Pratt) 15.11:3 Five hurt en lOad 8,9:14 Family feat creates record (George and Chris Marks point crash kills woman,26, (Daphne Wataon) 17.11:3 , Edmond) 13,9:3 Ycjuth killed in amash (B.Brumpton) 14.9:3 MOTOR VEHICLE INDUSTRY Engineer killed in amaah (Eric Harmon) 15,9:3 Colliaion killa driver (Edward Jakubenas) S.A. could lose car deal 2.1:6 18,9:3 Vehicle quotas extended 15.1:4 Young crash victim dies (Douglas Young) 21,9:3 G.M.H. workera ban shipment ol parts 22.1:3 Northern road deatha rise by two 22,9:3 Dismissed GM.H, man reinstated 23,1:5 Smash victimidentifled (Robert Warburton) No cut in car price 4,2:3 23,9:3 Car firma deny huge aubsidioa to dealers Boy read victim "serious" 23,9:3 7,2:3 Man killed in crash 24,9:1 Nissan buys V,W, Melbourne plant 13,2:1 Youth dies in crash (Kevin Newell) 25,9:1 Rejuvinated Ford seeks 3.86% price increase Two widows,children awarded $148,000, 25,9:9 ID,3:3 (Geary and Golding) Union leadera in mine talks 10,3:7 Man, 53, killed in crash 30,9:3 Dunstan assures Chrysler aid 25,3:1 Police name road victim (David Fogg) 1,10:3 Car union defiant 26,3:1 Runaway truck overturns 1,10:5 Arbitration app>eal plan 27,3:1 7 hirt in smash 2,10:1 Need for subtlety (Leader) 27,3:2 7 die on Northern roads 4,10:1 Wage riae criticism rejected 29,3:7 Nine killed on Northern roads 5,10:3 Car import quotas go,dutiea to atay 31,3:1 Newcastle women killed (H, Reschuk and Tinkering with cara (Leader) 1,4:2 R, Chemish) 7,10:3 Car firm objects to Federal plan 1,4:3 Two crash victims named (William Smith and Car job risk seen in new acheme 3,4:3 Evelyn Walter) 8.10:7 Car aales "boom " first sign of recovery" 14,4:1 Two hurt in colliaion 12,10:5 Toyota "quitting engine group" 16,4:1 Child killed, mother hurt in crash (Nigel Chrysler firm on engine plans 19,4:3 Sclalo) 20,10:7 Holden prices up 20,4:1 Youth dies In road smash (Kevan Evans) New car thinking needed 21,4:2 25,10:13 More cars imported 27,4;9 Wallsend woman killed (Mrs Anne Hall) 26.10:3 Talka on amall car induatry continue 4,5:3 Three die In North road sccldents 1,11:1 Ford man givea car price rise warning 6,5:1 Two hurt as bus skids In wet (Belmont) 2,11:3 Seatbelta faults found in new Holdena 18,5:1 Girl gets $120,000 (Sydney) 3.11:7 State gtvea warning on car defects 21,5:9 Young crash victim dies (Karen Kaach) 4.11:14 "Faults breed better cara" 21,5:9 Car safety penalty 3,6:3 N.M,H. INDEX 55, 1976 MOTOR VEHICLE KDUSTRY (C'td) MUSEUMS Big gap in tyre linek 4,6:3 • Museum nets paravane 21,1:12 Holden prices rise 9,6:1 Grants for nnisoums 22,1:LH4 Ford car prices rise 4% 8,6:1 Museum bicycle (Singleton) 5,2:HV1 Talks on car plan expected 8,6:3 Army weapona collection worth ^SM 12,2:HV2 Prices rise for Dataun, Chryaler 9,6:3 Itiaeum'a full year pleases aociety Chryalor quick off nark on new car plant (Pateraon) 11.3:HV3 10,6:1 Muaeum acquires' settler documents (Wollombi) Niaaon plana ear engine plant 11,6:3 5.4:11 A monument to waate (Leader) 14,6:2 Maritime museum geta $1,000 12,4;3 Vehicle industry sees threat to conaumer C\iltiu-al grranta 22,4:14 16,6:1 $500 given to folk muaeum (Gloucester) Toyota price up 22,6:8 10.5:10 G.M.H, begins talks with uniona 24,6:10 Vintage car museum plan 27.5:LH1 Car Importa down for May 26,6:11 Seminar on museum planned 2,6:7 24,000 Forda recalled for check 10,7:3 Museum seminar begina 24,6:12 800 atrike at G,M,H. 14,7:9 Museum hdp promised 25,6:5 Workera at car planta laid off 15,7:10 Museum "needs suppx>rt" 1,7:7 Migranta gain own award 21,7:19 Zaara St, Muaeum itema aought 20,7:3 "Tug of war" for car plant 28,7:3 Ceaanock muaeum proposed 21,7:7 G.M,H, calla in New Toranas, Holdena 11,8:1 Muaeum extenaion approved (Burdekin Park Unionists defy strike command 14,8:3 Muaeum) 21,7:36 Gloucester plan for car plant 14.8:3 Thia very old reptile la a gem 28,7:3 Nissan plant expansion to proceed 16,8:3 Muaeum plan for Walka building 30,8:6 Chrysler recalls 4,800 cars for defect check Committee would co-ordinate museuma 2,9:7 17,8:1 1,900 visitora for muaeum 8,9:8 Toyota joins $40M venture 21.8:1 Meeting planned on muaeum centre 8.9:9 Mercedes expanda plant 2.9:3 Tanker booata rail muaeum atocka 6,11:8 Ley land cuts pricea 10.9:1 Joint effort for muaeum 7,12:8 Cessnock move for car plant 13,9:9 Car induatry recovering:aales increaae MUSIC AND ARTS 28,10:3 G.M.H. plans to invest $150M. 1.11:3 Featival attracts musicians great and small Chryaler atarts $44M expansion 2,11:12 2.1:3 Mitaublahi booats Tocal content 9,11:1 Bob tracka cat (Bob Hudaon) 8,1:1 Fraser questioned on magazine test drive H,V, gets $6,400 culture grrant 10,1:26 10,11:1 Band may buy practice hall 15,1:HV1 Ford lode at Wyong for asaembly plant 7,12:7 Skin aoaked rock addict a waited in vain No ruah cf Japaneae cars 9,12:1 21,1:3 High court upholds G.M,H. conviction 9,12:10 Band gets grant for instruments (Kahibah Ford plant aougrht for Newcaatle 16,12:12 Bowling Club) 22,1:LH3 North will lobby for proposed car plant Turner revue next Tuesday "90% ahance"23,l:3 23,12:6 Turner revue atill in doubt 24,1:3 Auatralia may get Korean car 28,12*3 Ike and Tina make up for laat week 26.1:8 The brake on fully imported cars 30,12:2 Diamond concert aabotage failed 30,1:3 Cultural grant to Abermaln 5,2:HV2 MOTOR VEHICLE INSURANCE Lottery aid aought for arta 11,2:11 Newcastle ballet dancers get chance 14.2:8 Car inaurance up aoon 24,2:1 Critics give 3 awarda 24,2:3 Motoriata "face slug of 40%" 8,4:1 Pureed lipa and purse strings (Maitland Premium rise inevitable aays G,I.O. chief City Brass Band) 26.2:HV2 9,4:1 Toronto band to enter state titles 26.2:LH3 Correctiona 9.4:3 "Disney on Parade" 8,3:8 350,000 cara not inaurod - N.R.M.A. 5.6:1 Viva new Musica season 13.3:9 Indexed car Insurance 24,8:1 Disney fans, upset by early ticket sales N,R,M.A, "atar rater" ends long service 15.3:1 15,10:13 Braaa band racea clock to raiae finance A link with the CP.I, (Leader) 26,10:2 18,3:HV1 Newcaatle N,R.M.A. ratea drop 8% 27,11:9 Succoas at piano (J,0blaa8er) 24,3:21 Band for Cessnock juniors 25,3:HV2 MOTOR VEHICLES Promoter denies Monro show conplaints 2.4:7 Cash prize incentive for drama featival Car firms to be charged for "false claims" 3,4:5 27,2:3 $800 band grrant approved (Muawellbrook) 5.4;11 Trade p racticos inquiry into ex-rental car Composing a buay buainess (A.McFadden) 7,4:17 aalea 6,3:9 Jazzmen take note of band 8,4:7 Dealera attack car quality 9,3:1 Mancini rounds off tour 8,4:15 Car atrial to atop vandallam 11,3:7 No ordinary choir thia (Mra Berks) 8,4:16 Ban for plate windacreens 15.4:5 Young soloists with State Orchestra 8.4:16 Car club haa "home" hop>e 12,5:12 Mancini's princely performance 9.4:5 Used car pricea tippjod to riae 19,5:7 Cellist with her head in the clouds 12.4:1 Car dealera forced cut of trade 31,5:1 Musical tattoo starts planning 12.4:7 Car dealer warna of price rise 1,6:3 Broad view of American technique 12.4:9 Licence clamp on new ridera 30.6:10 Liberace brings $1M coatumea for tour 21,4:1 Blitz on dlauaed vehlcloa 17.7:31 CXiltural grroup granta 21,4:15 Courae in car upkeep 28.7:15 New Hungarian muaic program 21.4:22 Four wheel drive cluba aee problem 19.8:7 Firat leading role for aoprano in Yoemen Hovera over the desert 21.8:31 (CFurness) a,4:23 Deaert ahead 23.8:8 Cultural granta 22,4:14 Motor registry plan advanced (Toronto) School aet to stage rock opera 22,4:15 9.9,:LH4 $1,500 given to band (Muswellbrook) 22,4:16 Motor cycle Inquiry 14,9:13 Sturdy Yeomen of the Guard 23,4:7 Pink elephant car sales under fire 16,9:20 Pay row atopa singers shows (Lalnle Kazan) Car fees grolng up 24,9:3 27,4:3 Tough bike laws backed 26.10:1 Great talent in musical group 30,4:7 Silver lining in car emission rule 30.10:2 Many to attend tattoo 30,4:8 Premier reveraea election promises M.L.C. Group brings Kodaly ideaa to Newcastle 3,5:8 1.11:8 Symphony concert well received 5.5:11 Deloraino Chryaler expands 11,12:10 American pop organist to give concert Motor cycle law will restrict beginners (Dale Zieger) 6,5:15 30,12:7 Fine voice and a puzzle 7,5:7 Unions pay claim Jama jazz 8,5:1 MOTORWAY 23 Entriea Impress drama judge (Byron Williams) 12.5:7 Highway plans hit route rcadblock The girls, at least,are dazzlers 19.5:13 (K,Longworth) 2,3:2 Operationa changred voice and luck (Marilyn Reaidenta call for action on motorway 9,7:7 Ravilli) 19.5:18 Much drama in Featival '76 21.5:5 Woman in the hot seat (Dr.Jean Battersby)22,5:2 N,M,H, INDEX 56, 1976 MUSIC AND ARTS (C'td) MUSIC AND ARTS (C'td) Coimminlty projects get $3,000 27,5:5 Workers club to sue Marcia Hinea 1.12:3 Owner refuses $800 bid for violin 28,5:3 Singleton to plan band'a centenary 8.12:13 Szeryng in memorable pierformance 3,6:11 Kamahl Just right 10,12:15 Australian dancer inpreasea 4.6:9 Scone council gives $150 (Upper Hunter Pipes Lusty baby holds ita audience (Chamber and Druma Band) 15,12:7 Orchestra) 10.6:14 Sherbet puts punch back in pop 20,12:3 Sedarka folk give Newcaatle a treat 14.6:3 Banda make first record (Kahibah Bowling Music Jobs hearing to be public'16,6:3 Club Braaa Band and Adamatown R,S,L. Pipe Little orchestra found wanting 26,6:3 Band) 20,12:3 Theatre debut for "backyard" violin (F. Greening) 30,5:25 MYALL IJ\KES Copyright seminar will focus on cassette tape pirates 1,7:6 Punch against "Bigger Myall" 17,2:3 Recorded muaic dlaturba N.T.H.C 2,7:7 Punch stand on Myall attacked as "backward" South Pacific trlumpha in amall theatre 18,2:9 12,7:3 Lower Myall plan for dlaplay 30,6:17 New onaemble showa mature confident style 14,7:7 Change fcr area names 12.8:7 Opiora stars at Cathedral (John Shaw and June Bronhill) 15,7:13 NATIONAL GROUPS Egg cartons come to band's aid 16,7:1 Power at the keya (Zolton Kocala) 20,7:7 Raida enrage Lebaneae 28,1:3 Overaeas Artists for city concerts ,22,7:11 Sod turned for hall (Poliah Association) 4,10:3 Pipe career calla Victorian 22.7:11 Germania greets Oktobor again 11,10:3 Leta tear it for the landa 22,7:LH1 Blahop laya atone for Polish Hall 30,10:3 "Seekers promote travel 26,7;9 Service for Greek day 1,11:3 Funda in op>era hita low note 27,7:3 NATIONAL HEALTH SCHEMES Quarteta concert a mixed bag (Parrenin Quartet of Paria) 27.7:7 Bulk-billing should go first - G.P.'i 3.1:1 Mayor roceivea singers (Seiwa singing Heart probe (Leader) il:2 group) 2.8:14 Welfare workera defend Medibank 7,1:3 Second hand mandolin a good atart (Gary States "to handle health" 9,1:1 Roberta) 4.8:25 Medibank looms aa union flash point 12,1:3 Muaician to take final curtain 5.8:11 A,L,P, executive warns Fraser on Medibank Something to blow about (Toronto Diatrict Braas 13.1:3 Band) 5,8:LH1 Efficiency enquiry on Medibank approved 14.1:1 Hardly the"key" to aucceaa.,. 7,8:7 Social service group hits Medibank team Clavicord,a rare treat 11,8:23 15,1:3 Second concert crisp, vital 12,8:6 Medibank changea hit pensioners 19,1:1 Children hear choir (Seiwa Convent) 14,8:3 Medibank guide for cheats riles A,M,A, 22,1:8 Brilliant pianiat in quiet city visit (Serge Medibank cheats anomymous 23,1:3 Doronaky) 18.8:22 A,M,A, to aeek part ban on bulk-billing Conductor drawa S.S.O fire (Hiroyuki Iwakl) 2,2:1 19.8:6 A,M.A. movea on Medibank apposed 2,3:7 Pupila prepare for muaic festival 19.8:LH1 Artificial eye "Cosmetic surgery" 3,3:9 School stagres musical 23,8:10 Medibank financing artificial eyea 4.3:7 Granta to opera 6.9:3 $83M in medical claima 8,3:3 Bandamen compete In aolo conteat 8.9:6 New Myall plan perturbs Punch 22,3:3 Five Northern bands in titles 8.9:27 H,C,F, lifts cover 1,4:7 Big man, bigger voice (Ivan Rebroff) 15,9:3 G,P. society bid to trim Medibank 2,4:3 Town bonding pop groups' behavour (Tamworth) Medibank optional tax opposed 8,4:3 16,9:6 Recent trends In Medibank examined 8,4:6 Cultural group helps others 16,9:15 Health fraud inquiry 21.4:12 Sutherland may sing In city 18,9:3 Medibank fraud implied: doctor 24.4:3 Fine music, empty seats (Bulgarian String "Fraud casea" in Medibank 30.4:3 Quartet) 24,9:9 Health levy on the way 8.5:1 Symphonic keyboard epic 24,9:9 Medibank charge "almoat certain" 10,5:3 Kahibah band wina title 29,9:7 Whitlam warns of strife over Medibank 19,5:1 Jason loud but not clear 29,9:12 Hunt expects 50% Medibank drift 22,5:1 Composer triea rock opera (Allan McFadden) N,S,W. rejects Medibank change 24.5:1 29.9:21 States resist hoapital lift 25.5:1 Variety in Ruaaian style 4,10:8 Unhealthy relapse (Leader) 25.5:2 Musica viva concert did not quite fit 7,10:3 Medibank turns a political albatross 25,5:2' I.A.C finds no case for the arts 9,10:1 Bjelke to fight Medibank propoaala 26,5:3 Arts aid cut prompts angry reply by unions Hunt pleas for calm 27.5;3 11.10:1 States rally to save Medibank deal 28,5:1 All school in featival choir 11.10:9 Union wants Medibank job pledge 28,5:7 Valueleaa (Leader) 12,10:12 Wran gets pledge on Medibank 28,5:9 Opera to get $350,000 grant 13.10:6 P,M, plana talka on Medibank 29,5:3 I.A.C. exp>ertise "not relevant" to arts Tax urged on oil,smokes, alcohol 31,5:1 13.10:15 Uniona increase agitation on Medibank 1,6:1 Fraaer pledges aupport for all arts 14,10:1 The Medibank puzzle (Leader) 1,6:1 flrins'ing the arts down to earth 14.10:2 Pamphlets on Medibank tax levy available Learning music made eaay (Sister Marie Dagg) from this week 1,6:7 Sing a song of success 14.10:LH1 (14,10:'20) Medibank agreementa with states valid, asaerta Newcastle receives arta aid finance 15,10:7 Hamer 2,6:1 Pipera hold reunion 16.10:8 35,000 unioniata in Medibank strike 3,6:1 council givea money to banda 21.10:LH2 Medicine fraud alleged 3,6:6 A tale of two hama (Peter Harper) 21.10:LH3 Uniona meet on Medibank 4,6:7 Folkalngrera atrike a satirical chord A,L,P, uniona begrin Medibank fight 7,y6:l (Ewan MacColl and Peggy Seegar) 23,10:10 Medibank"to hurt poorer" 616:3 Matter of fact end to concerts 27,10:8 Cover ment switch on Medibank 9,6:1 Bay Rollers on tour 28,10:3 Private health funda hold urgent talks 10,6:1 $200,000 bequest for music 28,10:8 Medibank (note) 10.6:2 Joan Southern shines at Hunter Theatre 30,10:3 Stop work call on Medibank 10.6:10 Trio'a approach unashamed (Stuttgart Piano F.I,A, AND T,W.U, Oppoae Medibank atrike Trio) 30.10:10 11,6:1 I.A.C. told of arts aid 2.11:3 Four uniona oppose Medibank stop 12,6:3 Fans lament but Rollers roll on 4,11:13 Medibank to "disappear in year" 15,6:3 Concert series bookings may change 9,11:7 Another "no" to Medibank strike 15,6:6 A.B.C. concert artists 9,11:7 A,W,U, will join campaign 16,6:1 I.A.C, report drawa proteat 10,11:16 Call for teacher walk out today 16,6:1 Marcia makea Civic glow 12,11:7 Minister wants bulk billing 16.6:3 Tavern rolla back the years 17,11:21 Government, private funds seek to simplify Choice of ringa: show or circua 29,11:9 health schemes 17,6:3 Rollers rock fans greeting pluna 30,11:3 Unions press A.C,T,U. over Medibank 17.6:3 Rollera run true to form 1,12:1 Medibank protest rally leads to union tiff Steamed up Rollera 1,12:3 17,6:7 N,M,H. INDEX 97. 1976 NATIONAL HEALTH SCHEMES (C'td) NATIONAL HEALTH SCHEMES (C'td) Strike wont close shops 16.6:7 Medibank stoppage looms 21.6:1 Medical funda swamp>ed 30,9:3 Medibank strike considered 22.6:3 • Whitlam sees Heditank change as running sore A.CT.U. puts Medibank deadline to Canberi* 2,10:3 23,6:1 Meditank receipt book delay 5,10:17 Medibank Illusions (Leader) 23,6:2 Tourists warned of health care need 8,10;8 Architect of Medibank resign 23,6:3 Medibank cheque forgerioa found 11,10:1 Medibank strike: Hawke defied 29,6:3 21 doctora fac^ $500,000 charges 12,10:1 Urjion split widens on Medibank 26,6:1 Woman on bail over Medibank cheque 12,10:3 Strike call over Medibank falls 28,6:3 Hedibank fcrgory charges 12,10:4 1,500 strike on Hedibank 14,10:3 Unions put off Medibank stop 29,6:1 Hedibank centre at Winna 21,10:7 Street tolls workers to stay on 30,6:3 Doctor on 79 Medibank fraud chargea 26,10:1 Medibank strike 1,7:3 Medibank boycott letter alleged 2.11:1 Revolutionary health plan 2,7:2 Unhealthy (Leader) 5,11:2 Unions fight for Medibank 2,7:7 Doctor "rejects" Medibank operation 5,11:3 Canberra rebuffs A.C.T.U, on Medibank 3,7:1 2 funds free of"boycott" hearing 10,11:6 Nation faces huge strike 5,7:1 Hunt app>ealB to doctors 18,11:7 Medibank strike will halt North 6,7:1 Belmont M.B.F, opiens 22,11:7 A tragic *rike (Loader) 6,7:2 Firma making errora in Medibank payments Strike may shut shops 7.7:1 24.11:9 Fraser, Hawke reach stalemate 8.7:1 Shops trading on Monday 8,7:1 Press body upholda diatortion charge 27.11:3 N.T.H.C threat of boycotts 9.7:1 Doctor geta bond for fraud 2.12:15 Medibank office may stay op>en 9,7:1 Medibank checka criticised 16,12:1 Doctora accused fo cheating Medibank 18.12:8 Services that will be hit by atrike 9,7:1 Medibank gains "in Now Year" 29,12:5 U.B.F, facing Trade Act summonsea 9,7:6 Six bakerloa will igrnore atrike 10,7:1 Confuaion on Hedibank (Leader) 10,7:2 NATIONAL PARKS AND RESERVES Nation wide atand atill 12,7:1 Health achemea trouble U.S, 12,7:2 Northern group may aid appeal 24.1:29 The ruah to retaliation (Loader) 14,7:2 Wildlife door appeal 30,1:6 "Recall Parliament" challenge 14,7:3 Myall Lakea plana out tomorrow 2,2:3 Medibank atrike aplits nation 14,7:21 Myall Lakea park to be extended 4,2:7 Few senior state labor men report for work Parka group dlabanda 11,2:12 14.7:21 Council urgea Myall oppoaition 11,3:HV1 Aloof to stoppage 14.7:21 Miniater to aee Myall Lakea 13,3:3 50% ol teachers turn up, but few pupils Myall plan ahown "after land reaumed" 16,3:3 14.7:22 Propoaala on lakea criticlaed 18,3:16 The Myall folk and "them" 20,3:2 Up to 70,000 in Newcaatle aupfx>rted proteat Park backera "not radical" 23.3:3 atoppage 14.7:22 Hawke hopea for talka 14,7:22 Myall Lakea park plan "now aalvage operation" Modltank atrikera booat ahop sales 14,7:22 30,3:5 Industry back in action 14,7:22 Wildlife doorknock "permitted" 2.4:5 Cass aeea colluaion on health inaurance Councillor quotea letter on Myall 2.4:5 Lakea plan to atay on view 5.4:11 15,7:11 Myall Lakea policy claah 6.4:3 Medibank changes inflationary says bank Miniater replies on Myall Lakea 8.4:2 16,7:1 Move to set up parka group 8.4:9 A.L.P. firm over Medibank 19.7:3 Lakea plan ataya on dlaplay 13.4:13 Section ;ian for Medibank 19.7:15 Mjall Park extenaion debate 14.4:2 Shift on Medibank levy likely 20.7:1 Overaeas group to aee Myall 15.4:7 Medibank decision eludes cabinet 21.7:3 Tighter controla on uae of atate parka 23.4:7 Health plan change known texlay 22,7:1 National Park In doubt (Hunter) 5.5:19 Intermediate ward cover 23,7:1 Hypocrisy on Medibank (Leader) 26,7:2 Review aought on ranger decialon 18,6:10 Campaign funda build for Medibank fight "Topa" tralla closed 26.6:3 Reaerve plan for Liverpool Range 30,6:33 26,7:3 Park area closed to campera 5,7:9 Bad medicine (Leader) 28,7:2 Honorary ranger quota defended 14,9:13 Hedibank private Insurance rates 28,7:10 Curb on Myall Park urged 5,10:6 Doctors may be "cut off" 31.7:3 High hopea for new reserve 4,11:LH1 Medlbank"curb on doctora" 2,8:14 Nature reserve to bo dedicated 10,11:7 Medical cover "to dear" for 14% 4,8:7 More funda for Hyall reaerve 22,11:8 Doctora to conaider fee Index call 9,8:1 Private funda rate 9,8:1 NATIONAL PARTY Health fund undercuts Medibank 11,8:3 Medibank notice ban goes to court 11.8:12 Hawke predicts confusion in Medibank 12.8:3 Flrat woman state piolltical boss takes over H,C,F, private $1,70 under Medibank 13,8:3 (S,McKerrow) 5,4:3 Employees offered subsidy on Medibank 17,8:3 Seat Warming (Leader) 5.10:2 Lynch warns Medibank aid could breach NATURAL DISASTERS wage guidoa 18,8:5 "Deatroying reform" 19,8:3 Freah look at national achemea 26.4:1 Wran alma to control H,C,F, 20,8:3 Disaster fund study grroup set up 6,5:3 Unionists appeal billa may be paid 20.8:7 Medibank chargea may go down 21.8:1 NATURAL GAS Health fund finlahea aervice 23.8:1 A fund of argument (Leader) 23.8:2 Newcastle pipiellne awaits approval 14,1:8 Store fixes lower rates than Medibank Pipeline firm sacks the lot 23,1:1 24.8:3 Seminar hears cf Medibank options 24.8:19 Welders block pip>eline bonua 27,1:7 H,C,F. resists "takeover" 28,8:1 (}as plpie workers defiant 29.1:1 Northern fund cuta health rate 31,8:3 Shire wants gas pl[>eline to bypasa Argenton Doctor puta blame for death on Medibank 9,2:LH1 1,9:10 New doubts on gas pipeline 20,2:1 Delay adds $90M to gas pipeline 27,2:3 M,B,F, on three chargea 1,9:18 Pipeline men go back 16,3:6 Patients death sparks inquiry 2,9:6 A.C,T,U, told to stop Medibank penalties Minister sees A,G,L, view on pipeline 17.3:3 3,9:7 Economies "threat to gas pii»" 18,3:3 M,B,F, Beta lower fees than Medibank 4,9:3 Government approves pipeline changes 18,3:LH1 pipeline coat soars 500% 1.4:1 Medibank may atir unions 7,9:2 Gaa Medibank "not unfair" to funds 8.9:3 Word on pipeline awaited 2.4:7 G,P, denies $iH Medibank swindle 8,9:6 Wran critical of states)14.4:3 Doctora foea to rise 7i% in January 9,9:1 Natural gas px>licy ) Medibank Cut off "Callous" 9,9:11 Clash over natioral gas 15.4:3 State to control doctora fee increaae 10,9:1 Equity may be eased for shelf gas field Uniona vnnt health levy aubsidy 18,9:1 1.7:3 Medibank payment centre"certain" 21.8:3 Hills threatens over gas pipeline 31.7:5 Medibank private could get cheaper 25.9:3 U.S, contract could open gas fields 9.8:1 Public all clear on Medibank 28.9:3 B.H.P., shell merge for gas deal 21,8:1 A.L.P, wanta Modltank review 29,9:7 N,W. ahelf natural graa will flow by 1983: Medibank agency at N.I,B, closes 30,9:1 Shell 2,11:12 Natural gas "held back" 5,11:10 N,M,H, INDEX 58, 1976 NATURAL GAS (C'td) NEW SOUTH WAIVES - PARLIAMENT (C'td) Cross country gas pipie 8.11:12 A.M.A, slates breach of medical record Oil industry attacks trans-Aust. plpjeline 12,11:13 9.11:12 Premier defends Day 17,11:11 Wran rejects limit for interest ratea NEW SOUTH WALES 17,11:11 Under way at laat (Mra Amelia Rygate) 19,11:1 Port to got $1.3M breakwater 4.3:3 Discrimination outlawed in new Bill 19.11:1 Dubbo, Western boom town 13,3:2 Dutiea act changes "fraud" Punch 24,11:3 Crowds flock to Tamworth celebrations 18,3:9 Wran aeeka vote to change Council 26,11:3 Blasts recorded to teat earth'a cruat 13,4:7 Parliament pay rise favoured 26.11:3 Wran ready for ahowdown 27.11:1 NEW SOUTH WALES - PARLIAMENT The right to vote (Leader) 27.11:2 Oppoaition row on L.C, reform: Wran 29.11:3 Public cyncial - MLA 5,1:8 Tribunal calla for homoaexual rights 29.11:3 Lewi a favors ticomo tax 7,1:3 Maitland wants Cabinet 7.12:3 Lewis sp>ells out course to "revive" economy Libs choose upper Houae policy team 16.12:3 15.1:5 Jenaon deniea quit rumour 22.12:5 State poll fear caused revolt 21.1:1 N.S.W. libs dump Lewis aa leader 21.1:1 NEWCASTLE Never a winner (Leader) 21,1:2 Morria could regain miniaterial office 3., 1:3 Midnight,and alls quiet as 1975 fades 1,1:1 Lewia fall mo^ts nixed reoeptlon 21,1:3 Resolutions pop up for a bubbly death 1,1:5 Four new Cabinet Ministers likely 22,1:3 Submarine crew for city march 21.1:9 Premier aworn in today; major Cabinet change Australia Day becomes a family affair tipped 23,1:3 (Dodd family) 22,1:3 Troubles shuffled (Leader) 24,1:2 U,S, consul to crown Australia Day Queen Tranaport key to poll, Willia warns 24,1:3 22,1:8 A time for answera (Leader) 3,2:2 Flood senda founder into reverao grear 27,1:1 Premier accuaed of pact on homea scheme 29th term aa Preaident (J.P.'s) 3.3:7 14,2:3 Reunion for old Forater familiea 10.3:15 Premiers test 24,2:3 Founding family gathera (Mra Harriet Newman) Miniater deniea claah of interests 26,2:3 15.3:3 Labor seeks land plan inquiry 28,2:3 Now group to help promote the Hill 31,3:8 Wran renews attack over land lease 3.3:3 Altruaa expanda in Newcastle 15,4:8 Speaker rebukes Shortland M.H.R. 18.3:7 N.G. tralneea arrive 21,4:26 Land tribe denied 19.3:3 Bonsai enthusiasm grows 13.5:11 Wran aeeka leeting on jobleaa 11.5:1 Lost, mislaid cash cornea back 14.5:1 State Llba keep Willia at helm 12.5:3 City circle auggeated to booat centre 21,5:3 Joba, rail ayatem Wran prloritiea 13.5:1 Newcastle to greet Olympians 4,8:7 Top Labor joba come out of hat 14.5:1 Battle of big business goes to Watchers The Cabinet (Leader) 14.5:2 11,8:12 Double taxation "atill poaslble" with Talks onU.S, tour 11.8:16 Labor 15.5:1 City's heart ticks stronger (Newcastle's Press officers under Wran's control 15.5:1 Central Buaineaa District) 12,8:2 The new men (Leader) 15.5:2 Weekend with E.S.P. and all found 16.8:7 Undemocratic oddity (Leader) 17.5:2 Newcastle man war victim (Mr Grieraon) 24.8:3 Wran aays no to state tax 18,5:1 Datex: the fact seekera 16,9:2 Paciullo geta post 18,5:3 Anti Kerr group forma for Northern proteat House going Into recess 20,5:3 8,10:3 Wran may aeek dock loan abroad 24,5:1 Rain keepa carnival attendance down 1,11:6 Police gfiard on H-emier's wife 24,5:3 Democracy committee meeting in City Hall 4,11:9 Indirect atate taxes may riae 25,5:3 Money grant for Lambton Hall 4,11:14 Lib, M,L,A, realgns (Mr Ruddock) 26,5:1 Whitlam diamlaaal proteat 11,11:13 Promlaea reality (Leader) 26,5:2 Civil wedding celebranta aufflclent 19,11:7 Public mialed over funda:Wran 26,5:3 Improvementa for hall (East Lambton Oppoaition dropa Lewia from shadow ministry Community Hall) 22.11:5 29,5:3 It's everyone for tennis at Elkin'a 25,11:15 Newcastle "minister" aought 31,5:5 City galna 200 booka 30,11:9 State funeral fcr former Minister 1,6:3 E, Timor watch at cenotaph 7,12:11 Ronahaw back in Initial role 8.6:2 45 Novocaatriana off for U.S. goodwill State reaolute in aid plan 8,6:3 tour 29,12:5 Labor may scrap Parliament building 12.6:1 Willia asked for car 16,6:3 NEWCASTLE - HISTORY Upper Hcjuse role poser 18,6:2 Cabinet movea to spjood Torrena Title Venturera retrieve relic of old mine converalon 23,6:24 (P,A, Haalam) 21,1:7 Wade for conference 24.6:7 Newcastle's harsh beginning 24,1:7 Ronahaw forecasts $1M deficit in budget 2.7:3 Historical group seeks records 21.2:3 Wran uncertain on tax rises 21,7:1 Rubbish tip find tells Bailors history P,S, opposea plan to end bank holiday 3,8:3 20.3:7 Minor change for state Cabinet 6,8:1 The steam pioneers of Newcastle 27.3:7 Wran admits miatakes in Cabinet 7,8:1 Rose Cottage (Note) 12.6-2 40 Company chargea laid 13.8:1 Protecting Newcaatle (Auatralian Women's Challenge on "cover up" 14,8:1 Army Service) 18.11:15 Wran marries P.R. executive 21,8:3 Employment "first concern" In new Parliament NEWCASTLE - VISITING PEBSONALITIES 25,8:3 M.L.A.'s will face disclosure of intereata Dr and Mrs Ryan 3.1:5 2,9:1 Designers globe trotting career (M. Evans) Pecuniary Intereata (Leader) 3,9:2 7.1:17 State Budget expected to help working man Dick Whlttington In person 8.1:1 29,9:3 American radio preacher to addresa women State Budget cuta some taxes 30.9:1 (Barbara cook) 10.1:8 Budget of reatraint (Leader) 30.9:2 City dwellers find freedom in pnippets and Lib. M.L.A.'s walk out 1.10:3 bush (David and Sue Sabben) 17.1:3 Willia critical of budget 7.10:g A message in tongues (Mrs Barbara Cook) Big drop forecaat in N.S.W. welfare 22.1:10 houalng 13,10:1 Premier to viat city 2.2:9 Morris pledges support for sick M.L.A, Miaa Aust. to visit N'cle next week (Sharon (Mr Noilly) 13,10:3 Betty) 4.2:18 Budget hits country: Punch 13,10:6 "No glamor" for Sharon (S.Betty) 13.2:3 M.L.A. upset by health reports (Mr Neilly) Out of the box (Belinda Giblln) 13.2:7 14.10:3 Meditate and conserve your energy (R. Brown Premier wants Intereat reduced 23.10:3 and D. Cooke) 3.3:21 N.S.W. Oovernmant appointa adviser 28.10:10 Auatrallana "support Fretilin" 15.3:7 Motoriata pay $361M to state 3.11:3 Engliah lawyer in America (Shirley Parker) Sir Roden's record makea atato history 4.11:1 24.3:20 Wran feara l^as of Investment incentive Baronet to viait (Sir Robert Ffolkea) 1.4:10 9.1H3 Power surprisea Ombudeman 7.4:9 N,M,H, INDEX 99, 1976 i NEWCASTLE - VISITING PERSONALITIES (C'td) NEWCASTLE CITY COUNCIL (C'td) Blame aharod on Timor iaaue: Gietzelt 23,4:5 Geological problema aeen for car park Uni, lecturer will talk on E ,Timor (Pacific Park) 23.1:5 (Dr Ernst Utrecht) 29,4:7 Flrat forum night In fortnight 4,2:11 "(Julet man" Olympic runner (J. Kokinai) Sporta ground "could bo boat to league" 30.4:9 4.2:11 U.S.S.R. "No selfish interest" (Mr A. Bassov) Council "overlooked" in committee formation 7.9:9 4,2:11 Melbourne aithor talks on Ruaaia (Ralph Diacusalon on caravan parka aoon 5.2:7 Gibson) 12.5:10 "Booking" worries alderman 5,2:7 Appeal launch may bring Wran to city 13.5:10 Residents angry over dance hall noise 5,2:7 Miniater makes viait 17.6:1 Council aeeka fire prevention repsort 5.2:7 Premier,deputy in Northern double date 22.6:1 Ratepayera accept realgnatlon (L. Hetherlngton) Buay time for Wran 29.6:10 5.2:16 Wran'a viait criticism "petty" 17.7:3 Council looka to computera 11.2:10 Wran pledges new city deal 19.7:3 Nuraing vlalta to homea riae 11.2:11 Disarmament secretary to speak In city New pavilion approved for Nobbya 11,2:11 (Alan Wilka) 23.7:6 High leading In pollution teata 11,2:11 Mr Wran'a vlalt (Leader) 28.7:2 Conaultant services apprcach made 11,2:11 Nuclear arma opponent for meeting (A,Wilka) Lottery aid sought for arts 11,2:11 28,7:7 $50,000 council atudy in offing 12,2:3 City could lead: .Wran 29.7:1 Council move to co-ordinate ialand plana Mr Wran'a meaaage (Leader) 29,7:2 12.2:7 Judith Wright to apeak in city 29,7;3 Council wina support for consultant 13.2:3 Better highway promiaed 29,7:6 Anderson to lead group 13.2:6 Hurford will give A.L.P. viewa 31.7:11 Newcastle warned on consultant plan 14,2:29 Miniater'a visit (Mr Jonaen) 3.8:13 Hall dances to continue 18,2:10 Poet'a eye lights on "an ugly city" Report on gift list sought 18,2:10 (Judith Wright) 5.8:3 More offers for consultant job 18,2:11 Ambaasador due in city (Mr Yoshio Okawara) Council told of need for social workers 23,8:6 18,2:11 U,S. diplomat will visit Maitland (J, Hargriave) Sporta grounds in demand 18.2:11 23,8:10 Report to be given on adviser 25.2:9 Uren to talk on living standard 25,8:14 Advice "not duty of council" 25.2:9 "Doulton" career provides tonic (Janet Response on use of grounds "not favourable" Figurea) 25,8:19 25.2:9 Ambaaaador's viait off 26,8:7 Written cjuerles to beat time 25.2:9 Anthony opena Maitland unlta 28,8:3 Speed up lighting to be aought 25.2:9 Miniater cannot viait 31,8:7 "No firm promiae" In Willia viait 25.2:9 Inflation fight "about atandards" Council to buy land at Bereafiold 3.3:10 (Mr J, Darling M.L.C.) 14.9:3 Skating reply "not answer" 3,3:12 Atomic aafety (Dale Brldenbaugh) 16,9:6 Switch on coat of croaainga 3.3:12 Business "key to Olympica" (Norman May) 16.9:20 Sunday car park aales plan favored 3,3:12 Address on dangers of nuclear power 18.9:11 Contract signed for demolition 3,3:13 N-energy "needed by citiea" 22.9:6 Plea on Plaza 3,3:13 U.S. will atay In Pacific: envoy (Mr Jamea E, Insurance "would cover all employeea" 3,3:13 Hargrave) 21.10:3 Noise charge "sour grapes" 3.3:13 Willia to viait Newcastle 8.11:12 Shopping centre proposal backed 3.3:13 Consul confident of British recovery Flooding issue raised again 3,3:13 (Mr A. Spire) 10.11:12 Newly named streets confuse 10,3:10 Peach autographs for A.B.C. 12,11:3 Willow to bo removed 10,3:10 Willis hears of city's problems 22,11:5 Aldermen "not Invited" to receptions 10,3:10 Afternoon tea with the Labour Lord Rallies ban on Plaza refused 10,3:11 (Lord Edward Shackleton) 26,11:3 Birds in the trees bring out lice 10,3:11 Jewish author arrives to promote book In a city of few trees (Leader) 11,3:2 (Rabbi Dr Rudolph Brasch) 1,12:16 Airstrip not grounded (North Wallaend) Poet will dazzle you with words (William Pell) 17,3:10 1,12:20 Graving dock hop>e "not enough" 17,3:10 Call for acceas panel 3p)eakers 17,3:10 NEWCASTLE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE Northern suburb move for club 17,3:10 Boat ramp requeata "knocked" 17.3:10 Commerce group wanta container ramp Propoaal for collector to call 17.3:10 moved 31,1:5 Power plant in theatre favoured 17,3:11 A fair go for the Hunter region 16,2:1 Coloured lighta "throat to drivers" 17,3:11 Premiera vlalt "bridgea gap" 19,2:1 Delay on unit "coat woman double" 17,3:11 A uaeful visit - Premier (Leader) 20,2:2 J66,000 offer for liquor licence 17,3:11 City needs to whinge more,chamber told 21.2:3 Town clerk's absence delays discussion State aid urged for dock 20.3:3 17,3:11 Chamber crlticiaea Oickyard uniona 10.4:5 Council "waatea time of police" 17.3:11 Newcastle may get shipping council 19.5:7 School croaalng acheme "delayed" 17.3:11 Need seen for city weather station 19.5:10 Parking station (' sader) 18.3:2 Chamber seeka to booat port use 2.6:7 Parking privilege plan for council ataff Wran to meet chamber 2.6:27 18.3:3 Chamber tames 15 officials 26,6:11 Levy refusal seen aa rlak 24,3:10 Backing for Island firm 28.6:6 Four consultant firms to be Interviewed Overseas states "met dock burden" 29.6:3 24,3:11 Newcaatle my renew port battle 1.7:3 Council told criap factory to close 31,3:1 Port dock Dlan "self-defeating" 2.7:7 West end market "a throat" to shop workers jobs Newcastle progrosa "lagging" 9,7:6 31,3:1 Leadership of a city (Leader) 15.7:2 Doorknock "made without pjermit" 31,3:10 Chamber will buy building 17.7:8 Kotara warehouse recommended 31,3:10 Bridge check requested 17.7:31 Special need of homeless "revealed" 31,3:10 Port inquiry submission 19.7:12 $1,3M parking unit planned (Wharf Rd) 31,3:11 Greater pxsrt use urged 21,7:7 Cars left on paths "for safety" 31,3:11 Chamber puts case for container pxjrt in Renovation of arts centre proposed 31,3:11 Newcastle 4.8:7 Eicpanding market threatens "ruin" for shops Chamber seeks action on overpass 23,8:6 1,4:1 Kcx)ragang moves by chamber 18,9:8 Traffic curbs propoaed 1,4:6 Chamber wants highway talka 18,9:11 Blind Society denial over doorknock 1,4:7 Highway talks sought 30,9:12 Wharf Rd parking plan supported 1,4:7 Chamber seeks report on manufacturing 16,10:5 Railway gate "unnecoasary" (Market St) 1,4:7 Chamber plans city future diacuasiona 16,10:32 Median plan approved (Newcastle Rd) 1,4:7 Chamber wanta 4-lane highway 20,11:5 The market (Leader) 2.4:2 New council team auggeated 20,11:5 Parking station (Leader) 2,4:2 Chamber backs council on lease 18,12:9 Newcastle Mayors meet 2.4:3 Wildlife doorknock "permitted" 2.4:5 NEWCASTLE CITY COUNCIL City council to honour solicitor (Mr H.L, Wheeler) 6.4:8 Council fan's nemory lane 2,1:3 A.L.P, loss no worry for Lord Mayor 7.4:3 Street namea recognition 6,1:4 N.M.H, INDEX 60, 1976 NEWCASTLE CITY COUNCIL (C'td) NEWCASTLE CITY COUNCIL (C'td) Flghfneod" to hold M.S,B. seat for city City Hall may adopt new role 3,6:11 7,4:10 Tougher stand suggested on unapproved Stockyard plan opposed 7.4:10 building work 9,6:1 Reclamation seen as aid for toats 7,4:10 Town clerk to attend conference 9,6:7 Mayfield parking survey 7,4:11 Wheeler building suggested 9,6:9 Land for touriat body use urged (Sandgate) Itch soothed by scratches on trees 11,6:5 7,4:11 41st year as secretary to Mayor 11,6:5 Depot plan out (H.D.W.B,) 7,4:11 Action urged on converted flat. 16.6:1 Car undergoes divine transformation 7,4:11 Convention centre report aought 16.6:16 Residents body attacka car park plan 7,4:11 Tributes,presentation for Zell Meehan 16.6:16 Works study on motel development deferred Aid aeeks action oil flat 16,6:17 8,4:7 Bell wants action 16,6:17 City car plan worries Lord Mayor 13,4:1 Pink Elephant work worries aldermen 16,6:17 Council Intereatod In Zaara St 13.4:7 Fuel fund reaches $800 23,6:12 Ialand plant inapection planned 14,4:6 Pony area cut likely 23,6:15 Clarification of policies sought 14,4:6 Tendera aoon for child care unit 23.6:15 Wharf Rd oar park iaaue deferred 14,4:7 Compulaory fire insurance bid 23.6:15 Additional lighta at hatha urged 14.4:7 Stand timber rotted and ant oaten 23,6:15 Clubhouae moves by guides 14.4:7 Council to submit grant plea (Elderly Citizena) Safety fence bid 14,4:7 24,6:7 Problem aeen in theatre traffic 14,4:7 Complainta on R,S.P.C,A, to be checked 30.6:18 Restaurant plan approved 15,4:7 Council thanked (Papua-New Guinean trainees) Shipyard may bo boat alip 15,4:11 30.6:18 Gym plan gets approval 15,4:11 Move to get land for centre (Adamatown) 30,6:18 N.T.H.C, aeeka parking atation proteata Local Government Act "Poor aecond to crimes Act" 16.4:5 30,6:18 Motor Inn (Leader) 20,4:2 Renewed bid to drain swamp (Black Hill-Hexham- Aldermen divided on motel issue 21.4:1 Minmi) 30,6:18 Council clamps down on Pink Elephant 21,4:1 Camp area to "yeild $8,000 year more" 30,6:19 Study of car park site approved 21.4:14 Send a team,urgea regional aocial grroup 30,6:19 Marked crossing requested 21.4:14 Butchera"sitting ducks on fees" 30.6:19 Widening of committee sought (Urban "No early decision" on harbour car park 1,7:7 Tranaport Adviaory Committee) 21,4:14 R,S„P.C,A, "unable to accept strays" 2,7:3 King St "not part of park" land 21,4:15 Inquiry on cost of social worker 2,7:5 The Council'a authority (Leader) 22,4:2 New proposal for city parking 6.7:1 Morria invites prosecution 23,4:1 Scouts want to paint numbers 7,7:20 No preasure for prosecution 24,4:3 Committee to check scheme for car park 7,7:20 Novocaatrian Inn producea headache for Acceas to theatre move 7,7:20 council 26.4:2 Coachea for awlm centre named 7,7:20 Panel againat analgesics 28,4:8 Major works proposed for Dixon Park 7.7:20 Curl your tail, sir? 28,4:8 Exchange of land propoaed 7.7:20 Fine risk in doorknocks 28,4:8 Meeting called on butcliers fees 7,7:21 Separate bicycle waya "coatly" 28,4:8 Wharf charges urged 7,7:21 Drive in mart plea fails 28,4:9 "Ratbags" near skating rink criticised 7,7:21 900 aubatancea "druga" 28.4:9 Opinion sought on advising buyers 7,7:21 Alderman admita breach 28,4:9 Land sale "free" from council 9,7:6 Discuasion on flooda urged 29,4:13 Parking scheme resurrected 12.7:10 Parking area for trucks urged 3,5:10 City Hall may be sound proofed 14.7:11 Authority at stake (Leader) 4.5:2 Lifesaving gear "In doomed shed" 14.7:11 Manager aeen aa council intermediary 4,5:6 Premiers visit to city "not deserved" 14.7:11 Novocaatrian legaliaed 5,5:1 Backing for foundation (.H.V.R.F.) 14.7:12 Decision on law move not made 5.5:10 Invitation for M.S.B. 14.7:12 Factory on island passes 5,5:10 Pool to be altered for titles 14.7:12 Royal vlalt poaalble 5.5:10 Council may go into film buainess 14.7:12 Plana for oil tank to go ahead 5,5:10 Free theatre seats clause to be altered 14,7:12 Alderman'a sex "no barrier" at talks 5,5:10 H.D.W.B. change "not likely thia jear" 14.7:12 Wharf Rd parking "may aid traffic" 6.5:12 Tactics (Leader) 15.7:2 Council told to keep city retail sites 6.5:12 Council fire controls attacked 17.7:1 Novocastrian Motor Inn debate 7.5:3 Wran's visit criticism "petty" 17.7:3 Former Lord Mayor criticises inn decision Committee to check beach improvementa 19.7:6 8,5:5 The leadership of a city 21.7:2 Resident group presses cyery on parking 125:8 $1.5M plan for hospital 21.7:20 Seminar plan on entertainment for youth Bond store "could be restored" 21.7:20 12,5:12 Cathedral may get $15,000 21.7:21 Sympathy for Italians 12.5:12 Doctor calls R.N.H. monstrosity 21.7:21 Car ciub haa "home" hope 12,5:12 Repair of old chambers 21.7:23 Council may buy land back 12.5:12 Three children "hit" using crossing 21.7:21 Rugby body may get club 12.5:12 Chance for old Tech building 28.7:12 Fiah hawkers may be in the net 12,5:14 Sp>eed curb pleas "unreal" 28.7:12 Ratea throat over snales, rats 12,5:14 Child centres values to be reassessed 28.7:12 Time to pay policy backed 13.5:10 More stop aigns 28.7:12 Newcastle cDuncil facoa new building dilemma Petrol depots "city hazard" 4.8:1 Work on house could stop sale 18,5:1 ^ ' • B'meadow speeding charges 4.8:8 Decision sought on consultanta 18.5:5 Demolition delay recommended 4.8:8 Council plana tour of Pink Elephant site New church planned 4,8:8 19,5:1 Tobruk rata visit plan for North 4,8:8 Messages to be sent to Arcadia 19.5:14 Amusement centre in King St not favoured 4.8:8 Handbill law change move 19.5:14 Impossible to buy half tonne of coal 4.8:12 Work starts on piort 19.5:15 Five year plan for beaches advocated 4.8:12 Speedier job at ahopa urged 19,5:15 "Intersection" found to bo a phantom 4,8:12 Street "used for truck repairs" 19,5:15 Approval for flats 4,8:29 Discussion sought on ordinance breach 20,5:10 Alderman quits,calla for overseer 5.8:3 Council aerves ultinatum on Pink Elephant Building deaign competition under way 9,8:6 ownera 21,5:3 North aeeka money for unemployed 12,8:6 Hamilton man told to alter illegal building ' Clear aims aought on development 12,8:7 26.5:1 City Hall bargain jeans a council pants Houae may become city'a first moaque 26.5:13 pain 13,8:1 $100,000 plan for "pink" market 26.5:13 Joy's jeanery (Leader) 14,8:2 No quroum 26.5:13 Jeanory has firm legal baae 14.8:3 A.B.C. purchase seen as futile 26,5:13 Shelter In Christo Rd apposed 18,8:14 A strategic victory (Leader) 27,5:2 Health centre use sought for tests (Beresfield) Debate on illegal building changes continues 18,8:14 2,6:1 Power conditions "could deter industriea" 18.8:14 Changes sought in dection to Hunter Water No decision on cathedral 18,8:16 Board 2,6:19 Parking plan oppoaed (Catholic Church, Mrs Aldermen change the name game 2.6:20 Boreafleld) 18.8:16 Hospital parking land sought 2,6:20 College "problema" aeen (Wood St Technical Restaurant licence refused 2,6:20 College) 18,8:16 obligation on home renovations 2,6:20 N,M,H, INDEX 61, 1976 i NEWCASTLE CITY COUNCIL (C'td) NEWCASTLE CITY COUNCIL (C'td) Radio telephone terminal plttna 18,8:13 kooragang planning: city aeeka more say Council may step out of city hall Jeans 12,10:9 19,8:6 Kooragang (Leader) 13,10:2 Oi>enlng dite set fcr $35,000 City Plaza Model railway clubhouse (Dora Rd, Adamstown) 19,8:6 13,10:11 Council «vlng plan 21,8:8 Swim centre inapection 13.10:11 Council to consider repaint 21,8:31 13 aldermen proaont 13.10:11 Labor aldermen "explode myths" 23,8:12 12 youtha in diaturbance 13,10:11 Proteat lodged against city fun parlour Sunday aale plan for car 13,10:11 24,8:3 Stockton trlfxlo boat ramp likely 13,10:11 Curba fcr uae of hall 25,8:10 Give way aigna requeatod 13,10:11 Recognition to be sought fcr hero 25,8:10 Committee aupporta centre (South Wallsend) Fun centre approved 25,8:10 13.10:11 Pools loaa $200,000 a year 25,8:10 Regional payment Avoured 20,10:12 Sewer fund bid 25,8:10 Additions to aurf club 20.10:8 Aid for aurf club drive 25,8:11 Homeleaa men may get special care 20,10:11 Progrram for beachoa 25,8:11 Chock on mine work "solo task" 20,10:11 Inquiry en coal haulage 25,8:11 Hunter Regional council backed 20,10:11 New Tbch rlak aeen In retention 25,8:11 Launching ramp for old beat aite 20,10:11 Conaultant iaaue to bo oxpidlted 25,8:11 Home for children approved 21,10:17 Parking of lig trucks queried 26,8:7 Social body to aid resident groupa 22.10:11 Trucking (Leader) 27,8:2 Reaidenta object to T.V, studio expansion Plaza (Leader 30,8:2 27,10:8 City fun parlour reclaalon "not on" 1,9:1 Child care centre,if cash comea 27,10:8 Channel 3 plana for atudlo grcwth 1,9:13 Car park plan for warohouae 27,10:8 Department lejecta school safety prop>oaala Five councila may share combined computer ser 1,9:13 vice 28,10:7 Delay move on Inapection of hall 1,9:13 City Council to atudy youth propoaal 28,10:13 Refusal on crossing warning change 1,9:13 Dual sport facilities approved 28.10:13 Mater expansion rezoning plea 1,9:14 No action on cliff walk 3). 10: 32 Parking atation to op>en at night 1,9:14 Developer aeeka advice on pavilion rejection Uayfield plan inquiry to be made 1,9:14 2.11:3 Subdivialon power "impeded" 1,9:14 Bar Beach (Leader) 3.11:2 Football fana "pay for splinters" 1,9:14 Education centre wina Dangar 3.11:10 Maintenance vote recommended 1,9:14 Work group conaidera public access tapes Beach licenaed leataurant favoured 1,9:14 3.11:11 Bar Beach reataurant "good fcr dty" 2,9:3 Parking plan for trust warehouse 3.11:11 Committee would cD-ordlnate muaeuma 2.9:7 Restaurateur tells of lease offer 5,11:1 Parking atation opien Saturday (Glbaon St) Participation (Loader) 8,11:2 2.9:10 Civic design award winners go on show City blda fcr 'paddock" 2,9:17 9,11:1 Fear that dock report will be too late 8.9:8 I,A,C. report drawa protest 10,11:16 Reataurant [ian (feferral tilla 8.9:8 Debate on T,V, studio plan deadlocked $1/4M marked for beach worka 8.9:8 10,11:16 1,900 vlaitora for muaeum 8,9:8 Staff officer may manage theatre 10.11:16 Light atandarda may have to bo replaced Alderman aaka for detalla on Cooka Hill 8,9:9 fair 11,11:7 Meters seen aa aid to jsbleaa 8.9:9 City car park aite teat begina 11,11:13 Polea "Bhould go" 8,9:9 Cooka Hill Fair chief giving council detalla Meeting planned on muaeum centre 8.9:9 12,11:6 Beach reataurant plan "ruled ouf'laat Civic award for aervice planned 12,11:12 year 9,9:1 Bar Beach appeal Improper:Morria 13,11:3 Gritty fare (Leader) 9,9:2 Council working party meeta 15,11:8 Restaurant plana fcr beach"deferred" 10,9:3 Requeat to leave meeting "correct" 17,11:16 City policy on cafe queried 13,9:3 Tender for child centre withdrawn 17,11:16 Reaclaaion mve on beach leaae eepected Hotlon on tendera defeated 17,11:16 14,9:3 Manager for Civic to be conaidered 17,11:16 Burgea wants reataurant advice 15,9:1 Amalgamated oommittoes auggeated 17,11:16 New reataurant bid finda favour 15,9:8 Hat draw docldea chairman (Library Tender aipported for promeiade 15,9:8 Committee) 17.11:17 Kooragang plana asught oi sand aepanse 15.9:8 Aldermen quash ward reduction idea 17.11:17 Lambton sign move falla 15,9:8 Mutilation of books 17.11:17 Bua -stop alte alternative suggested Books will honour ethnic grroups 17,11:17 (Croudace a, Lambton) 15,9:9 All clear for Hill fair 19,11:5 Squaah court plan for {x>ola 15,9:9 N,B,N. plans rejected 19,11:5 M.S.B. "concerned" by refusal to T'enow New council team suggested 20,11:5 club's occupancy 15.9:9 Switch in time may save concert nine Council given Kooragang voice 16,9:1 24.11:14 Minister orders urgent pavilion inquiry Insider likely for Civic job 24.11:14 17,9:1 Pop shows present no problems 24,11:14 Kooragang committee (Loader) 17,9:2 Opinion sought on piano choice 24,11:14 A case for management 22,9:2 2 telegrams for Eraser on dock 24,11:14 Minister offers funds for centre 29,9:10 Advice sought on pavilion letter 24,11:14 Emergency H.Q. plan for depxst 29,9:10 One way traffic plan 24,11:14 Motor Inn discussion closed 29,9:10 New committee chalrouui 24.11:14 Aid Cuimnings sees council action as slight Doorknock limit likely 24,11:14 29,9:11 Deadlock again on Channel 3 24,11:15 Housing needs repx}rt sought 29.9:11 Ciabtree not drawn on lease opinion 25,11:11 Dispute on pavilion lease repxirt 29.9:11 New ruling on pavilion sought 1,12:1 Kindergarten plans for disused church 29.9:11 Channel 3 saga takes another step 1,12:14 Surf club wants pavilion "Family" films for Civic proposed 1.12:19- RepK>rt made pxiblic 30.9:1 No extra space for ccibaervatorlun 1.12:15 Preserving inner city'a character 1.10:2 Mviiion case to Minister next week 2.12:13 Alderman challenges Bpx}rt embargo 1.10:3 Piiano purchase to be considered 2,12:16 Plaque aaya thanks (Darwin) 2.10:5 New borne for S,E,S. likely 8.12:18 The Bar Beach letters 4.10:2 New piano proposed .8.12:18 Diocesan car park favoured &12:18 Aged centre finance ought (Adamstown) Coal truck spweds checkp sought 8.12:18 4.10:9 Deadlock broken on Channel 3 extensions First plans fcr t>each pavilion "ready to go" 8.12:19 7,10:1 Bar teach (Leader) 8,10:2 Cross at crossing (Beresfield) 8.12:19 Cooks H.11 plEuis oppxised 8.10:3 Talks sought on city's homeless 8,12:19 Cummings on new connlttee 8.10:3 Aldermen go on the air at access meeting Miniater investigating lease 9.10:3 8.12:19 Residents fear cliff death 9.10:3 New tender schane considered 8,12:19 Cara or people? (Leader) 11.10:2 12 groupa reply to city studies 14,12:13 Watchdog 0-oup will check 12.10:1 ) Counoll case adjourned 19,12:8 Council affairs ) Aasurjafica given on Jobless 19.12:12 N.M.H. INDEX 62, 1976 NEWCASTLE CITY COUNCIL (C'td) NEWCASTLE CITY COUNCIL - HEALTH AND GARBAGE New (rand piano for Civic Theatre 19,12:12 City's streets dirtiest 22.9:10 Last meeting for 1976 ,16,12:13 Fewer attend clinic 29,9:11 lord Mayor sees clock options 15,12:13 Ratepayer complains of privacy invasion 23,10:1 Once,but no more, NBN 3 told 15.12:35 LM People told of visit 28,10:13 Cohen building"not suited"as car park 24.12:5 Dogs may be killed after 3 days not 7, 29,10:1 The Ifcll, four years later 28,12:5 Dust complaint investigation 16,11:3 Garbage area lane report discussed 8,12:19 NEWCASTLE QTY COUNCIL - ABATTOIRS Garbage strike 1^,12:3 Tender accepted for cookers 31,3:11 Abattoir atrike ends 18,6:7 NEWCASTLE CITY COUNCIL - MARKETS Abattoir fee rise "should be dropped" 24,6:13 Name decided for new gallery 22,9:10 Market rentala to increaae 8,9:B Consultant job may gp to IJGA 22,9:10 NEWCASTLE CITY COUNCIL - PARKS AND PLAYGROUNDS NEWCASTLE CITY COUNCIL - CIVIC CENTRE Rotunda annex classified 4,2:11 $3Million [aid on centre 4,2:10 App>ointments approved 11,2:11 Centre cost Inquiry refused 11,2:10 Tree-lover loses fight 26.2:1 Civic centre inquiry sought 7,4:3 A city of few treea (Leader) 28.2:2 Inspection of city building 20,4:7 Council asked to indicate attitude to treea Sir John invited to open centre 5.5:1 1.3:11 Unwise move (Leader) 6.5:2 $1,000 grant 17,3:11 No boycott for Sir John 6,5:3 Plan for oval advertising adopted 14,4:7 Sculpture sought for civic centre building Advertising on ovals 21,4:14 13,5:1 Berriea "serious problem" 28.4:9 Criticism of Kerr invitation 13,5:10 Hamilton trees costly 29.4:8 Civic block proteat called 11,6:5 Trees fate In balance 5.5:10 A long, long veekend (note) 12,6:2 Two pavilions favoured 12.5:12 Preparing to mve In 23,6:15 Tree removal opposed 13.5:7 Reaclaaion likely over Kerr invitation 27,7:3 Park drivera may be halted (Waratah Park) City cancela Sir John Kerr viait 28,7:1 19.5:15 More folly (Leader) 29,7:2 Footpath treea to be cut 19.5:15 Fight for Newcastle leadership 31,7:1 Pigeons poae pollution problem 26.5:12 Special report by Town Clerk 7,8:1 Appointments to committees 30,6:19 Civic block opening by (Jueen aought 9,8:1 Waratah Park toilet grant 5.7:7 A.L.P. hope for admin block looks alim Group wanta action on Pacific Park 5.7:9 10,8:1 Park hill climb approval aought 7,7:20 What'a a name? (Leader) 10.8:2 Smith Park drainage work recommended 7,7:21 Governor choaen to op)en centre 11,8:1 "Danger"to campers Uvea at Stockton The beat decialon (Leader) 12,8:2 10,7:31 "Late" explanation dlaallowod 25.8:1 Pavilion "outed" 14,7:12 Admin block memo Issue "cloaed" 2,9:7 Propoaals for pavilions in parka 21.7:20 Royal Invitation "out of crder" 8,12:18 Blackbutt study 18.8:14 Unnecesaary (Leader) 9,12:2 Passmore oval may get a toilet block 15.9:8 Humbug, nonsense alleged in civic debate * Social welfare merged with health safety 15,12:13 15,9:17 Preaident honoured by tree (Aid J. May) NEWCASTLE CITY COUNCIL - ELECTIONS 25,9:33 Civic park cut recommended (Includes the Aid Bell may run for Lord Mayor 24,6:1 development of a recreational reaerve on Special meeting to elect Lord Mayor 30,6:18 the ccalmine aite in Blackbutt Reaerve) Citizens in mayoral drive 26,7:1 29.9:1 Govt "should pay" for mayoral pjoll 4,8:8 Blackbutt: a peoplea park 30.9:2 Lord Mayoral race c^iickens 5,8:3 Shoppers back lord Mayor 6,8:3 Civic park cuf'ludlcroua" 30.9:7 New name favoured for ground 13.10:11 The Mayoral electlona (Leader) 9,8:2 Parka are being degraded 14,10:LH1 Newcastle favours mayoral poll 12,8:7 Old shed for Port ahlre 20.10:8 Newcastle rallying to lord mayor 14,8:3 Pigeon club to uae Dangar Park 27.10:8 Contenders confirm civic p)Oll entriea 2.9:3 $100,000 to fight weeds 3.11:11 Gosper deputy mayor nominee 6,9:1 Changes to Blackbutt favoured by committee Mayoral fight hota up 7.9:3 24.11:1 Lord Mayor endorsed 8.9:1 4,000 sign petition for Lord Mayor 10.9:7 Blackbutt (Leader) 25.11:2 Black butt opinions aought 30.11:3 . Mayoral electlona (Loader) 13,9:2 Three aeek lord mayoralty 13.9:2 Animals "safe" in Blackbutt 1,12:14 Independents key to lord mayor election Park committee appxjintment (H.Nash) 15.12:12 Blackbutt keepa fauna 15.12:13 13.9:3 Anderson new lord mayor 14.9:1 NEWCASTLE CITY COUNCIL - PLANNING Newcaatle promiaed loader of atyle (Brian Shepherd) 21,9:1 Committee aees Cultural centre changres plans New election niloa to atir council 9,11:2 4,2:10 Lib move in council uilikely2,12:13 Committee approves subdivialon pxlans 17,3:11 Cummlnga entera lord mayor ballot 23.12:3 Consent for hoatel recommended 22,3:9 Control on building heights to save viewa NEWCASTLE CITY COUNCIL HEALTH AND 2,4:3 GARBAGE Preaerving the view (Leader) 5,4:2 Schemea begin for city centre future 6,/l:l City ateps up war on pieats 19,1:6 Reaidenta may have say in City planning 22.4:7 Dumped fee "challenged" 4,2:11 Council urged to raze its old buildings Cost cans garbage recycle plana 5,2:7 18,5:5 108 health breach convictions 11,2:11 Traffic problems with medical school 26.5:12 Demand fcr dumpa seen 3.2:13 Solution to East End congeation "fantasy" $36 rise in pan charges urged 17.3:10 27.5:6 Clamp urged on heaters 3,4:8 City future outlined in reports 28.9:5 Riders my get new area 28,4:9 People's voice In city planning 2,10:2 Former garbage area fcr public 5.5:10 Access to Civic plans may widen 21,10:15 Lack of garbos delays service 5,5:16 Garbage men bite the dust 11,4:6 Curb seen in lorna St area uae 19.5:14 NEWCASTLE CITY COUNCIL - RATES AND FINANCE Publicity aought on asphyxiation 26.5:12 Future of old tip unroaolved 26.5:12 Residents plead for firm rates 16.1:5 Object lesson (Leader) 28.5:2 Council raises $iM loan 29,1:6 Pony club will get uae of 12ha 30.6:19 Rate talks tonight 3.2:3 Flu shortena garbage run 21.7:23 Rate rise of 26.8% recommended 4.2:1 Septic tanka the issue 15.9:8 Group's sole council voice silenced 4.2:1 Bid to keep city beautiful 15.9:9 Count the cost (Leader) 5.2:2 Social welfare merged with health, aafety Correction; Proceedings of N.CC Finance 15.9:17 Committee (Cont, next page) N.M.H, INDEX 63. 1976 NEWOSTLE CITY COUNCIL - RATES AND FINANCE NEWCASTLE COLLEGE OF ADVANCED EDUCATION (C'td) New wing for C.A.E. put off 7.1:3 from previous page; 4/2/76, referred C.A.E. acting head retires 7,1:10 incorrectly to Aid McGrath. Th^ alderman Crago plan makes studonta curloua 9,1:2 concerned waa Aid T,W, McNamara) 11,2:12 Welcome plana for principal 28,1:6 Citizens group preaaing for low greneral rate Encore for art achool 29,1:10 12,2:3 Japaneae look at education 21,2:29 Labor call for 37% limit on rate riae 14,2:1 Studonta scootered.1,3:7 City rate up 19% after council clash 17,2:1 Art achool progroaa 20,3:3 Quick complainta on 19% rate jump 18,2:9 NEAT cuta may force atudenta to quit 1,4:3 Agreement on pool land 18,2:11 Graphic art dlaplay 13.4:12 City warned on budget apending 3,2:1 College association a new concept 15,4:8 Labor backa city rate indexation 3,3:16 Diplomas for 670 at CA.E. 5.5:19 Higher rent for ahop aought 4,3:7 Bike record broken 8,5:1 Review on aport areas may be made 10,3:10 Some graduates "disenchanted" 8.5:9 Council feces big deficit 10.3:10 Conference on learning drawa 170 11.5:6 Decision en doforrment question put off Historical literature aought 14,7:27 10.3:10 N,CA.E, aeeka duty lift 26,7:7 $1,35M loan allocation doea not cover planned Lecturer appointed C,A,E. deputy (Douglas abattoir 11.3:7 Huxley) 48:3 Plea on rate tax noted 15.3:7 College in community 14.8:2 Way to clear up meaay budget 18,3:2 Proapoctive students get preview 16.8:9 Tax ahare acheme atand decided 24,3:10 $5.3M listed 21.8:9 Likely grant from atate ;228,000 24,3:11 $1M works plan for college 24.8:7 Shelving tender accepted 7,4:11 College organ approved 30.8:9 Cut In leaae fee sought 14,4:7 Appeala board for students 28,8:31 Boreafleld "getting fair crack of whip" Teacher trainees may have to queue 15,9:3 21.4:14 College portrait 22,9:7 Wickham land aold 5,5:7 College gains four new staff 25.9:33 Fees could riae by $50,/)00 12,5:14 Warning on dances at N.A.C.E. 12.10:5 Deficit for city "unlikely" 13.5:3 Art students prepare exhibition for dlaplay Report asught before budgret 2,6:19 30.10:1 Ratepayers grroup to meet 9.6:7 Education centre wina Dangar 3.11:10 More rates meetings likely 11,6:5 Examinations fcr 3,000 students 15.11:8 Councll"ln dark" on tax sharing reform 12.6:3 Changes aought to TEAS 16.11:5 City rates "higher than capitals" 14,6:8 C.A.E. portrait groea on ahow in tempory home Rate payment volunteered 19,7:12 (Mr L Gibba) 14,12:3 Ratea Income up 25% 22,7:6 Teaching centre for handicapped needs finance Council challenged to freeze ratea 23,7:6 21.12:6 Cuta In council apending tippjed 17.8:7 College council acta on nationallaatinn call No work cuta neceaaary 18,8:16 29,12:3 Group wants moratorium on rates 24,8:7 N,CA,E. centre set to op>en 27.12:4 City aeeks news on rating 26,8:7 Now post for lecturer (Trevor Fullerton) $1M loan approved 22,9:10 28,12:22 Budget aavea Newcastle Council $79,000 New courses approved for C.A.E. 29.12:16 2,10:3 Teachers' office to be extended 29.12:16 A,L.P. preselection for council 23,10:10 Art selection body formed 29.12:16 N,Y,S, seeka funda fcr counaellor 27,10:8 Parking feea may riae 27,10:8 NEWCASTLE EAST $1,2M plan to help cushion rate 27,10:8 Car feea riae at King St, 4.11:21 East end sign to reassure visitors 11.2:10 $108,000 for 30 new vehlclea 10.11:16 City power alte can go, but nobody waa told Wallaend land fund backed 10,11:16 \20.2:6 87 year cid Telford St tenant wina aupport Plea for E aat End green bana to atay 19.3:5 10,11:17 Group in plan on Eaat City 24.3:10 Ratea decided in February 14,12:5 Newcaatle Eaat motel "option" 30.3:3 Worka study on motel development deferred NEWCASTLE CITY COUNCIL - ROADS 8.4:7 Power house demolition - End In sight for Zaara Lake Rd to be renamed 4,2:11 St. 9.4:1 Merewether rcadwork "not major city link" A vision for the city (Leader) 10.4:2 18,3:7 Council interested in Zaara St. 13.4:7 Row over wire fence across public road (Pitt St) East Motel plan upaet reaidenta 13.4:13 24.3:7 Legal advice aought on motel acheme 19,4:1 Rich cloae too near joke 31.3:11 Motor Inn (Leader) 20,4:2 New lame for lane (Rowan Lane) 7.4:10 Aldermen divided on motel issue 21,4:1 Street cloaure for Premier 7,4:10 The councils authority (Leader) 22,4:2 Plan for land to ectend roads 26,5:13 Morris Invites prosecution 234:1 Residents cppose road work 10,6:7 No pressure for prosecution 24,4:3 Road history lesson for Minister 16,6:17 Novocastrian Inn produces headache for Part of road may be sold (Moira St) 7,7:20 council 26,4:2 Aldyth street drivers speak out 18,8:14 Alderman admits breach 28,4:9 Funds transfer for road 18,8:31 Authority at stake (Leader) 4.5:2 City's streets "dirtiest" 22.9:10 Novocastrian legalised 5.5:1 Civic Park cut recommended 29.9:1 Decision on law move not made 5.5:10 A city is for people (Leader) 29,9:2 Novocastrian Motor Inn debate 7.5:3 Civic Park cut ludicrous 30,9:7 Former Lord Mayor criticises inn decision Part of street may be aold 10,11:16 8.5:5 Road scoured for aafety (Charleatown Rd) Resident group presses query on parking 12.5:8 1,12:15 Solution to East End congestion "fantasy" 27.5:6 NEWCIASTLE CITY COUNCIL STAFF Zaara St power site days numbered 4.6:5 Vagrants still using hotel 15.6:6 Age note paysllp upsets workers 8.3:6 Bid to lift East End green bans 16.6:16 Works staff down 10% 21,7:21 The golden opportunity (Leader) 17.6:2 Holiday for half staff 4,8:8 Golden Sands sealed again 19,6:3 Picnic day (Nov 26) 1,9:13 No action end for Golden Sands 22,6:3 15 seek high council pxjst 14.10:7 City accused of plotting in East End 25,6:3 Cessnock clerk now city aaalstant Demolition opposed 29.6:8 (D. Mayton) 4,11:8 Group wants action on Pacific Park 5.7:9 Council owned houae "vagrrant haven" (Ocean St) NEWCASTLE QTY CCXJNCIL - WORKS 6.8:5 City motor inn for auction 31.8:12 Club haa plan for foreshore (Hexham Eaat end proposal backed 9,9:20 Bowling Club) 4,2:11 Modified Beaches plan grets support 14.9:1 Advertising for ovals backed 18,2:11 The Novocastrian papers 15,9:2 Carrington alloa recommended 18,2:11 Motor Inn discussion closed 29,9:10 $163 ,,000 for each ward 26,8:7 Novocastrian passed in at $650,000 29,10:3 $250 for fcnce 15,9:9 Union for East End demolition 6,11:1 N.M.H. INDEX 64, 1976 NEWCASTLE EAST (C'td) NORTHERN TERRITORY Early talks on demolitions 8.11:3 Carwin answers in mini-cyclone 3.1:8 Residents rebuff on grreen bans 9,11:10 Darwin gets safer homes 3.3:7 Residents rebuff B.L.F. on green ban 9.11:10 Extra Darwin relief 8.3:3 Against the unknown (Leader) 10,11:2 Row blows up over cyclone fund project 10.3:5 B,L,F. "not againat East End work" 13,11:3 "Clobber" risk high in Darwin 16.3:1 N,T,H,C seeks green ban aupport 16,11:3 $150M cut in N,X. works 16,3:6 Eaat End parking inquiry 30,11:17 Cyclone relief lind closing 17,3:3 Dibceaan car park favoured 8,12:18 Darwin work "held up" 3.4:1 Car park"defies inner city plan" 14,12:3 $40,000 cash missing 3,5:1 Missing $40,000 found 4,5:10 NEWCASTLE HARBOUR Cattle station leaae forfeited 11.5:7 Darwin'a new community "example" 17,5:12 Drilling rig for harbour 23,1:6 Darwin clouta nudlata 29,6:10 Watchmen want overseas ships 5,2:6 Salvation Army aids Darwin 23,8:6 Dispute stops harbour drilling 4,3:3 Beauty queat queatlona inveatlgated 9,10:3 Shippera.BHP aave $1M 31,3:3 Cattle shooting inquiry move 18,10:3 Japanese show interest in harbour deepening New cathedral rising from Darwin rubble 1.4:6 25,10:11 Silt builds up in channel 15,4:7 Cyclone Tracy blows up book atorm 5.11:7 Harbour work tender held up in channel 15,4:7 What's In a State name? - plenty 8.11:2 Harbour will be one of the deepest in Darwin appeal (Leader) 11,11:1 Australia 5,^:16 Appeal fund Inquiry sought 11,11:3 Now position on harbour 6,5:6 $iM for cyclone victims 13.11:3 Work atarts on port 19,5:15 New assistant harbour master (Capt. Brian Diaaster Inquiry urged 15,11:3 Ramadge) 27,5:7 P.M. criticiaes Stretton over commenta 17,11:11 Channel to be dredged 11,6:1 Darwin Inquiry ordered 18,11:3 Harbour tests please M,S,B, 12,6:31 Stretton reporta "inconsistent" 19,11:7 Artificial port plan alive 22,6:2 Money wasted: Darwin Mayor 22.11:1 Cost of deeper harbour could reach $100M Darwin talks on future of cyclone funds 23.6:9 22.11:6 New tug works In Newcastle 30.6:7 Darwin fund meeting 22.11:10 Channel deepened 2.8:8 Darwin charity bodies deny cheat claim 23.11:1 Tenderers get harbour data 27.8:3 Minister confirms gag on Stretton 2.12:3 Noisy time ahead: M.S.B, 6.9:2 Judge rejects $9M compensation claim 10.12:6 Global advertising for harbour work 8,10:3 Green ban holds up harbour project 15,10:2 NUCLEAR POWER Review of harbour work ban sought 16,10:9 Wharves Ian for talks 30.10:33 Peacock to oppose atomic ban 9,3:3 Wind gust upaets crane 5,11:5 Modified pact for non-nuclear zone 10.3:3 Bigger work force sought for p>ort 10,11:15 Nuclear waste peril in U.S, 12.3:2 Ferry wharves demolition ban endorsed 12,11:8 Atomic energy caution pleas 7.4:3 Harbour blasting to last for 3 years 24,11:1 Uranium mining and nuclear power 13.4:2 Harbour noise (Loader) 24,11:2 Unexpected evil could trigger nuclear bomb Harbour workforce boost sought 24,11:10 19,5:2 New tug on the harbour (Wyambl) 11.12:9 Resign call to atomic chief (Prof, D. George) New V.I.P. launch OD harbour (Port Hunter) 9,7:3 N-power use discounted 18,9:5 14.12:5 Nuclear plans "unsafe" 21.9:3 City gives support to harbour deepening Nuclear waste threat seen 25.9:2 15,12:3 Australia should be a nuclear waste dump Arrival of bunch delayed 15,12:27 Harbourmaster pleaaed with new launch 16,12:7 4,10:3 Woman plan N-protest 5,10:21 NEWCASTLE TRADES HALL C(XJNCIL Caution call on N-power 9,10:1 Professor defends nuclear safety 9,10:3 Vote for ID T,H.C. posts 6,1:4 Nuclear industry "near collapse" 26,10:1 Evacuate Timor call 9.1:4 Hancock urges building with A-bombs 9.11:10 New leader for hfewcastle T.H.C. (J. Kidd) Dumping of waste resumed 17,11:7 23.1:5 Killen orders Inquiry into waste buried at Trades Hall backs achool bus proteat 6.2:6 atom site 10.12:1 Unions speak out against violence 20.3:31 N.T.H.C. goes for Anthony on Uranium 2,4:6 NUCLEAR TESTS N.T.H.C. seelc parking station protests 16,4:5 Newcastle Unions challenge A.C.T.U. 30.4:6 France attacked over explosion 5,4:8 < Union fund launched 24.5:11 Precedent to proteat (Leader) 6,4:2 E.T.U. affirms breakaway bid 2.6:12 Australia "should not go nuclear" 1,10:3 Recorded music disturbs N.T.H.C 2,7:7 Living standard talks after budget 9,7:7 NUDISM N.T,H,C, to hold Medibank job talks 6,8:11 Printers quit N.T,H,C. 2.9:16 Two females streak, Chappell follows on 17.1:1 N.T.H.C. protests at loss of free drugs 3.9:15 Cabinet ahiea off (Leader) 6,3:2 Centre to help workless 10.9:8 Softer line on nude bathing 6.3:3 N.T.H.C to help striking workers 30,10:9 No nudist beach 20.3:3 Ferry wharves demolition ban endorsed 12,11:8 Nude beach will be on trial 22.7:3 Northern unions condemn Vic, Bill 26.11:5 Nude bathing beach plan rejected 28,7:15 Trades Hall seeka talk with Bishop 10.12:15 Nudists left out in the cold (Branxton) The right to criticise (Leader) 11.12:2 13,10:1 T,H,C replies to Bishop Shevill 28,12:12 Naked bathing restricted to Sydney 21,10:3 (Correction 5/1/77) Nude beach tourist magnet: Wyong councillor 28,10:1 NOISE Shivering nudists meet protestors 1,11:3 Police nab "nude" nine 15,12:1 Mine noises worry Teralba residents 22.1:LH1 More nudists uae Dudley Beach 29,12:1 Res id aits angry over dance hall noise 5.2:7 Northern nudists "will get beach" 30,12:1 Noise charge "sour grapes" 3.3:13 "Bare beach" Inspjection for Dudley 31,12:3 Barking is nothing to crow about 3.4:1 Brisbane noise fines planned 13,4:12 NURSING HOMES Noise getting louder, hurta more 29,5:2 Campaign on nolae revealed 21,6:7 Nuraing home propoaal 1,4:HV1 Cockatoos' cry nuisance:SM 8,7:5 Home loaes matron (Matron Agland) 22,4:14 N.E.F, system: a guide for developera 11,11:10 Bricks for geriatric project (Maitland) Confiscation in Noise Bill 26,11:3 3,6:11 Nursing homes face crisis 9,6:3 NORFOLK ISLAND $560,000 nursing home for retirement centre (Bateau Bay) 5.8:LH4 Norfolk policy statement urged 17,11:11 Nursing home,hostel plana approved 13.9:7 Norfolk Island ataya Auatralian 18.12:3 Nuraing home problema reviewed 12.10:5 $1M to help aged (Weacott Home) 9.11:3 N.M.H. INDEX 65. 1976 NURSING HOMES (C'td) OBITUARIES (C'tS) Nursing home benefit raised by $14 22,11:3 Great loss (James Phillip HcAuley) (Leader) Nursing home tenefit cp J 6,12;19 ^ 16.10:2 Unveiling marks start of hostel (Wescott Leading poet dies at 59 (James Phillip Nursing home) 20,12:8 McAuley) 16.10:3 Identity In Northern mining dies (Mr John OBITUARIES Bowdler) 25,10:13 Mining hero dies at 90 (William Gallagher) Shipping firms founder dies (John Reid) 27,10:3 9,4:1 Airline innovator dies aged 72 (Mr, D. Shand) War Crimea judge diea (Michael Deamond 8,11:12 Healy) 5,1:12 Death of Mr W.H. Boll 10.11:14 Death of Dr S Hollowell 5.1:12 Veteran dies (Mr Albert John (Paddy) Burch) Death of medical pioneer (Dr Kent Hughea) 18.11:U13 7,1:15 City Council worker dies (Miss N, Walker) Death of director, A,L,P, man (Erneat Smith) 29,11:10 12.1:8 Mr Russell Hughea diea at 57 2,12:10 Top pathologiat diea, sged 67. (Dr Steele B.H.P. nominee for top poet dies (Mr J.F, Douglas) 15,1.6 Rich) 17,12:4 "Wonan cf the year" diea (Daphne Laughlin) B.H.P. man had atrong Newcastle link 18.12:3 15.1:LH2 Maitland tradora funeral today 23,12:5 Former North Identity dlea (Joan Ford) Youngest of famoua art family dies 16.1:5 (Sir Daryl Lindsay) 27.12:3 Flrat apprentice at B.H.P, diea,74,(A. Hinder) 23,1:5 OIL Death of Mr W.A. Daviee 24,1:5 Death of noted aaccer player (David Keroaene causes concern 5,2:HV2 Williams) 24,1:30 Oil signs In Ampol well 19.2:12 Death of dairy chief (K, Humphriea) 30,1:6 Pipeline problema (Leader) 23,2:2 Death of Mr Harold Alder 3,2:7 Settlement enda threat to gaa,oil auppliea Our Glad dlea at 83 9,2:1 25,2:3 Death of Mr Eric Tandy 9.2:6 Price rise Bought for crude oil 27,2:6 End of era in mualcal comedy (Gladya Government approvea pipeline changrea 18,3:LH1 Moncrleff) 9,2:8 Canberra acrapa oil fleet plan 20,3:3 Death of Mr K,K. Tullock 13,2:3 Oil output increaaea 24,3:7 Death of aport Identity (0. Buah) 27,2:12 Plana for oil tank to go ahead 5.5:10 Mulbring identity,79, diea (T, Clifton) Sydney-Nowcaatle pipeline delay 23.6:3 8,3:8 Big barge to load Bass oil platform 23,6:24 Pioneer had varied life (T.Clifton) 11,3:LH2 Ampol Eic seeks riae in crude oil price 14,7:29 500 attend funeral (S,Mauger) 16.3:3 Petrol dopota "city hazard" 4,8:1 Death of top R.L. Identity (H, Worthingrton) More oil importa tipped 6,8:1 24,3:30 Petrol depots fire fears 7.8:2 Montgomery leapt to fame after Alameen 25,3:6 Uglier than over (Leader) 7.8:2 Academic dlea aged 82 27.3:7 Petrol depot fire at Tigha Hijl alarms Veteran rider diea in the aaddle (Horbie residonta 18,8:7 Fiaher) 31,3:3 Crude oil riae to world parity "expensive" Life apent in charity work (Grace Jackaon) 29,9:1 1,4:LH4 Tanker to relieve ship fuel shortage 2,11:6 Founder of Ampol dlea aged 79 (Sir Arab oil man expects rise 10,11:22 William Walkloy) 13.4:12 William Walkley (Leader) 16.4:2 OIL REFINERIES Aboriginal artist diea (Girawala) 19,4:3 Death of Mr T,S,Crawford 21,4:1 Coats dash refinery hopea 17,7:9 Leading figurea mourn Sir William Walkley Oil men aaked to put off atrike 10,8:3 21.4:6 Strike threat to p)otrol 21.9:3 Newaman diea auddenly at 63 (Colin Bednall) Oil atrike ahuta three N.S.W. planta 22,9:3 27.4:9 Fuel oil supply for eaaential aervicea Death of barrister Mr B.J .Braun 28,4:16 25,9:3 Death of club manager (T,Hartman) 30.4:8 Prolonged petrol ahortage tipped for N.S,W, Lament for Mr Arch Miller 5.5:3 28,9:1 Death cf Mr J. Higgins 18.5:5 Petrol talka fail to end diapute 29,9:1 Aborigine tenor dies in Melbourne (Harold Hilla hita at piotrol non unioniat application Blair) 22,5:3 1,10:3 Death of Colonel Rodd 26,5:10 Ration plana for petrol 2,10:1 Centenarian dies 2 montha from 101st Court move today in oil atrike 5,10:3 , birthday 27.5:LH5 Strikea stall oil induatry 26.10:3 Death of Mr A,W, Barker 1,6:8 Oil hearing expedited 26,10:6 Legacy veteran dies in Canberra (Eric Oil men accept offer 27,10:11 Barrett Hill) 3,6:11 New throat to pjetrol auppliea 28,10:3 Death of Mr, L Handa 3.6:11 Oil unlonB accept now agreement 28,10:11 Air firm founder dies (Keith Hilder) 4,6:3 High court reaervea oil award decialon 2,11:6 Dame Sybil Thorndyke diea 10,6:1 Fuel workers refuse to lift bans 11,11:3 "Great Stateaman" mourned (Lord Caaey) 18,6:1 Now law to counter oil bans 12,11:3 Lord Caaey - (note) 19,6:2 Little prospect for early oil relief 13,11:3 An exceptloial Auatralian 19,6:2 Wran seeks A.C.T.U, help on oil, shipa 15.11:1 Death of Dr T,R, Reese 23,6:24 Oil diapute draga on deapite talks 16,11:1 Boolaroo identity dies (Laurie Needa) Four state oil crisea meetings today 17,11:1 8,7:LH4 Task force wanta refinery plan revived Preaident of ahire diea (Cr Hunter Pierce 17.11:15 McLoughlln) 10,7:9 Workera at oil plants end bans 18,11:3 Death ofjouth director (Pastor G, Miller) N.S.W. may get now refinery 27,11:10 15.7:LH1 "No petrol"signB appear in North 30,11:3 Mr, R,J..McDonald dies aged 78 28.7:6 Death of Dr W. Gunthor 28.7:6 OIL SEARCH Birds lose loyal friend (Peter Gri'vaa) 29.7:1 Moore brothers die 31.7:32 Oil shale discovery "energy asset" 28,9:3 Cessnock identity dlea (Ken Oliver) 31.7:32 Oil riggera aeek more time off 13.10:8 Death of Mr W. Mulr 18.8:12 Death of Mr L Harrlaon 20.8:5 OLD SYDNEY TOWN Woman helped hoapital (Roae Allan) 2.9:19 Northern woman diea at 99 (Roaetta Old Sydney Town's future in doubt 31,7:32 Mclntyre) 18,9:3 State to control Sydney Town 1,12:7 Funeral of bowla club stalwart (John Lowe) 24,9:11 OLYMPIC GAMES Well known Maitland Marist dies (Brother Raphael Quinlan) 9,10:3 Lawn tennis to join Olympic queue 14,1:23 Prominent Glouceater citizen dies Olympics propoaala for N,S,W, "nadneas" (Norman Hepplewhite) 11,10:9 15,1:1 M.P.'a pay tribute to Sen, Greenwood 14,10:7 Commitment sought on Olympics 17.1:8 N.M.H, INDEX 66, 1976 OLYMPIC GAMES (C'td) OLYMPIC GAMES (C'td) Cohen urgea modified dlspiersal of games Medal, record for Gayle (G, Nicholson) 6,8:14 27,1:7 Olympic four look ahead 6,8:14 Olympic boy in birth bind (P, Nash) 2.3:1 2nd gold medal to C^ayle 9,8:16 Sonya, Pater off to Olympics 2,3:16 Australia in the games top 10, 12,8:16 Olympic selection can bo costly 3,3:32 Politics 83ur gold medal girl (Gayle Nash eligible for Montreal 3.3:32 Nicholson) 21,8:1 Water polo team for Montreal 4.3:20 . Disabled Olympians welcomed home 21,8:31 Not imich money,but rich in ideals 8,3:19 Olympian honoured (Gayle Nicholson) 2.9:LH1 No mistaking which country 10,3:1 Olympic Games day of glory 26,11:16 Togged cjut (Leader) 10,3:2 Athletes bid for Montreal 18,3:20 OMBUDSMAN Sprinter youngrest in (lympic aide 23.3:16 Sprinter boost to team for Montreal 6.4:18 Senior ombudsman job for Wyong man P.M, backs Matilda for Montreal 5,5:1 (K, Fltzpatriok) 2,1:1 "Matilda" likely victory song 6,5:3 Elllcot introduces bill to establish Olympic pair start trek to Montreal 14,5:14 ombudsman 5,6:1 Olympic fund atill abort 17,5:3 Listening to complaints 2,9:19 McElwaine Montreal bound 17,5:22 Canberra seeking Ombudsman candidate 16,12:3 Brother and Sister Olympic athletea bound for Montreal 12,6:31 RVCKAGING How an Olympic.dream began 18.6:16 Olympic aecurlty chief "optimistic but not State acts on big packets,small contents naive" 21,6;5 22.10:1 Babaahoff cleana up at triala 22,6:14 Limit set for free space in packets 17.11:20 Protest by Olympic official 29,6:18 Security at games city rigid 2,7:1 PARKS AND PLAYGROUNDS Sonya Gray "fit and stronger" 2,7:14 Auatrallana train at airport - arrive fit Dedication of Lake Liddell Park "held uP" 6,7:14 5.1:12 No aolution In Gamea crisis 12.7:1 Gloucester shows its history (St Clement's Rosemary looms as new Olympic hope 12.7:20 Historic Park) 15.1:HV2 Holland sees no risk in march 14,7:38 Getting It all together in a backyard park Taiwan withdraws from Olympics 15,7:1 18,11:LH2 Auatralia picka Raelene Boyle to carry flag Asaurancea given on playground 21,1:8 16,7:1 Loan fund atarts park plan (Karoola Swlmmera will feel preaaure 16.7:16 Parkland) 10,5:12 No Olympica (N.S.W.) 16.7:16 Park name approved (Tunkuwallln) 3,6:LH2 North may mias T,V. OLympics 17.7:1 Council will replace hall 3.6:LH2 Holland looms aa dual medal hop)e 17,7:34 $80,000 park development (Blrralee Park, Gamea anub threatena break up 19.7:1 Kurri) 29,9:14 Hope for T.V. Gamea cover 19,7:1 Park plan for old school aite (Bunnan Black ban on gumea 19.7:2 public school) 18,10:11 Tenaion eaaed at epenlng of Gamea 19.7:18 "Best in the world" aim for parks 11,11:LH1 Team uniforma bright and colourful 19.7:18 Car use of park land opposed 1,12:7 Backatrokera gain heat placinga 19.7:20 Scone seeks $55,000 for tourist parks 27,12:4 Auatralia falla to make glamour event 20,7:1 Cold water war heats up 20,7:14 PENSIONS AND PENSIONERS Rumanian gymiast Olympic favourite 20,7:14 "Ugly duckling" haa the gold (Mike Bruner) C,P,I, stays guide for p)enslona 19,2:1 20,7:14 Pension rise delay slated 19,2:8 A aad champ may never know (John Walker)20,7:14 Mineworkers proteat at penalon rise delays Records to tumble 20.7:16 4.3:HV1 Rowing eight holda aocret 20.7:16 Pensioners get gaa concession 9.3:3 Aust and the world eyes Holland 21,7:38 Pension travel benefits sought 9.3:9 Miased lunge red light to plunge 21,7:40 Penaiona up 6,470 in May 9.3:9 Swlmmera In the apotlight 22.7:1 Penaionera warned of cuta 10,3:5 T.V. Olympica aafe "for few days" 22,7:1 Now hope on pjensionor rate cuts ll,ai,Hl Tactics change by yachtaman 22,7:22 Pensioners plan protest lobby 12.3:3 Two nation tattle In awlmiliing 22.7:24 Pensioners to face politicians 8.4:15 Bortrand buck in aaillng contention 23.7:14 Penalons means teat to atay 15.4:6 Wagataff bowa out of diving 23.7:14 Car relief bid by penaionera 22.4:16 Hockey side heading for gold 23,7:14 Penaiona lobby in Canberra 24.4:31 Benko foiled In medal attempt 23.7:14 Libs revolt on funeral benefita 28,4:1 Nadla "Queen of the Games" 23.7:14 Rebela win and bill paaaea 29,4:1 Gymnast chasea four more grold 23.7:16 Beneficial (Leader) 1,5:2 North's Olymplana still to come of age 23.7:16 Penaionera get fuel, but,,. 13,5:LH1 Fall from horae stuns Olympic Princess 26.7:1 Canberra penalon action auppor.led 19,5:12 West Indian halts U.S. grip on sprint 26,7:16 Winter fuel appeal for elderly opjens 27,5:7 "Big 3" continue to domirate games 28,7:18 Pension power rebates sought 28.5:5 Wilkle breaka U,S, run cf wlm modala 26,7:18 Inquiry ordered into aged care 7,6:3 Auatralia nile againat Japan 26,7:18 Pensioners aasured on Paradise 7,6:3 Swim coach calla for inquest 27,7:14 Pension power relate aought 7,6:12 Top day of gimes aa timea tumble 27,7:16 Lady Kerr to launch Senior Citizen of the Raelene upset by dope test 27,7:16 year quest 16.6:20 Haas proteata In yachting 27,7:16 Rent and friendahip "join penBionors"22,6:6 Gamea crltlca "Whining" 28,7:3 T.P.I, wanta dignity of home 1.7:1 Vlren In lino for two more medals 28,7:32 Telephone ringa but penaionor still alone Victory hopea In Finn class 28,7:32 2.7:3 Medal chances loft to Athletica team 28,7:34 Over $1,000 for fuel 2.7:5 Raelene'a final chance 20.7:20 Penaionera want say on housing rentals 5,7:10 Jumpiora can do better 29.7:20 Penaionera aeek voice on panel 5,7:12 Eight titles to be decided 29.7:22 Fuel appeal at $1,099 15,7:10 Yachtaman happy with roaults 29.7:22 Pensioners to discuss amalgamation 21,7:7 Raelene to start in relay 30,7:14 More cash needed for fuel 22.7:10 Yachting chief calla for revision 30.7:14 Pensioner groupa vote for merger 22.7:13 East Germans two short of Munich tally 30,7:16 Mine pension could riae 30,7:3 Hockey team clutching for a gold 30,7:16 500 penaionera get liol 4,8:8 Olynplcs were winner for Munich people 31,7:32 Harraaament claim at Ira pensioners 7,8:5 Games events winding up 31.7:34 Pensioners put power rebate case 9,8:9 East Germany scoops pool 2.8:16 Pensioners form branch 17,8:8 Runners,boxer in Games highlight 2.8:18 , Holiday cabins for penaionera (Tanilba Bay) Montreal asks: were the Games worth it? 3.8:6 28,8:8 France takes last gold 3.8:15 New pension plan likely 2,9:LH1 Games over but future on line 3.8:16 Pensioners annual rally 8,9:27 Australia headed for road back 3.8:16 $7,50 rise In miners penaiona 18,9:9 Klllanln warns on 1980 games 4.8:38 Pension rebates easier (H.D.W.B.) 25.9:9 Games again In political turmoil 5.8:20 Penaionera rally today 11,10:9 warm leloone for 4 Olympians 6,8:1 Penaionera demand bread price control 12,10:6 N,M,H, INDEX 67, 1976 PETROL (C'tdi PENSIONS AND PENSIONERS Caution on petrol consumption claims 24,2:3 Pensions means teat planned: H,H,R. 18,10:6 Strike cuts petrol for N.S.W. 24.2:3 30,000 eligible for penaiona 19.10:7 ' "No breach"in petrol station delivery bans Mlneworkera' penalons (Leader) 21.10:2 24,2:8 Aged plan to aee miniater 21.10:17 Canberra to curb union sales tan 25,2:1 Penaionera proteat at registration coats Ban shuts discovint petrol station 26,2:3 6.11:5 Proasures of changre (Leader) 27,2:2 Means teat end cost $280U 8.12:24 No oil for cut price petrol 27.2:3 Penaiona rises for widows of miners sought Another cut price petrol atation forced 14.12:6 to cloae 27.2:3 Now year hope for ninor penaiona 15.12:28 A.CT.U. aolo lodge writ 28,2:1 Whitlan charges aged worse off 18,12:5 Garagea "aold to escape tax" 2,3:3 Mine pjenalon Increaaed 18.12:8 Tanker drivers on indefinite strike 6,3:8 Minos lenaions cheques 24.12:4 State aeeka petrol aellera aid 9.3:3 State help in gurage crisis 10.3:10 PERSONALITIES Petrol diapute hopes rise 13.3:1 High court diamlaaea aolo pjetrol claim 16.3:6 C^rrlngrton loaea its only chemlat (F, Callen) State enda pjetrol tax 17.3:1 1.1:3 Capped off (Leader) 17.3:2 Plenty to talk about at reunion(E.Rawling) Petrol stocks"for two weeks" 25,3:7 8.1:LH3 "Drop piotrol prico"order 25,3:20 Morpeth couple plan holiday In bright yellow Lead risk In patrol shown 30.3:3 bua 8,1:HV2 Discount pietrol bana lifted 13.4:1 The buay Auchmutya 15.1:10 Petrol dlacount war tipped for North 14.4:1 Melbourne Oip In Mexican atyle (V, Adams) All pjetrol up today 16,4:1 15,1:11 Labor "to check" oil price 19,4:3 Cake decorator named among famous (J,Mackay) Petrol riae halt urged 24,4:3 21,1:19 Metric pjetrol pjricea catch aome drivera 29.4:1 Shortland ran,brother meet after 47 yeara Service atation ownera warned on pricea 30.4:1 (A, Sinclair) 26,1:8 Petrol prices (Leader) 1.5:2 Making the beat of wood (Jack Murray) 28,1:12 Tax anomalies hit aervice atationa 1.5:3 Off to Antarctica the tong way round (Jean Petrol supply threat oases 8,5:9 Bailey) 28,1:13 High tax plan for saving petrol 19.5:1 Belinda Green ia home to work 29,1:11 A selfish minority (Leader) 19.5:2 Dvnamlc worker leaves her mark in Canberra Industry forecasts dearer pjetrol 20.5:1 (J. Hayes) 5.2:11 Diminishing reaervea (Leader) 20.5:2 Florence flowers at 92 (F, B-ice) 12.2:7 Petrol atation man quita in price war 29.6:1 .,,and the odd dram of rum (Nehemiah Petrol discounters quit 30.6:3 Jackson) 21.2:1 Petrol war reaumea 7.7:11 Couple 5)ond holiday on 92 km Kokoda walk Hawke se«ka petrol outlet 15.7:3 11,3:13 Petrol depxjts "city hazard" 4,8:1 Couple toast 64 year bond (Mr and Mra McClure) Petrol depots fire feara 7,8:2 24.3:8 Uglier than ever (Leader) 7.8:2 3 octogrenarlana at alaters 90th (Mra F, Lewia) Shell atationa may sell other brands 14,8:3 3.5:8 Petrol depot fire at Tigha Hill alarms Man.90, car,50, atill In running order residents 18.8:7 (Frederick Wlllmott) 19,5:3 Petrol sales challenge by B.P. 20,8:7 Woman finda China faaclnatlng 19,5:18 Tanker drivers vote against A.C.T.U. - SOLO (Madelalne Mitchell) 24.8:7 From Older the bridge to Nuremburg triala The Store enters petrol price war 1.9:1 (Sacheverall(Chev) Mola) 8,7:LH2 Oil unions back A.CT.U. - aolo 3.9:3 Old a)ldier looka back In peace (Jack George) Another Solo diacounter In North 8,9:14 10.7:7 Solo oil name "juat coincidence" 9.9:3 Lucy,the uiboatable (Lucy Malone) 21,7:26 Strike threat to petrol 21,9:3 Citizena lecognlse 50 yeara service (Cr Dorsman) Oil strike shuts three N.S.W. plants 22.9:3 30.8:9 City "well off" for petrol 23.9:6 20 years and still popping (Oren Harvey) 7.9:3 Motorists queu for petrol 24.9:9 Former alderman wins aged citizen title Fuel oil supply for essential services 25.9:3 (N, Bassan) 10,9:15 Prolonged petrol shortagre tippjod for N.S.W. 28.9:1 PESTS AND PEST ERADICATION Petrol talka fail to end dispute 29.9:1 Hills hits at petrol non unionist application City atepa ip war on pests 19,1:6 1.10:3 Battle to leep planta down (Maitland) 22,1:HV2 Ration plans for pjotrol 2.10:1 "Minimal" plague locuat activity at Scone Petrol rise opposed 4,10:1 < 26,1:7 Discount petrol "is coating joba" 4.10:7 Workera teated for pjesticide pxDlsoning 28,1:8 A difficult aelling job (Leader) 5.10:2 Canberra to fight fruit fly 2,1:3 I,A,C, aeeka new petrol pricea 7.10:3 Rabbit trouble for board 29,1:HV4 Petrol sellers prepare case 15.10:7 Grin and bear It 12,2:HV1 15^00 jobs hinge on petrol report 20.10:9 Fiah acoops pool in moaqulto plague 13,2:1 Petrol sellers may lock pumps" 26,10:8 Board wanta action on rabbit clearing 23,2:11 New throat to petrol supplies 28.10:3 Dingo bountlea? 26,2:HV2 Petrol sellers forced out by rent riae Pest control conspiracy alleged 29,4:1 30,10:33 Radar enters fruit fly war 6.5:8 Cut price petrol problems ahead 2,11:1 Dingo menace worsens In Topa area 10.5:15 City i>etrol supply assured 5,11:6 New hope In mosquito control 4.6:7 Eaao rentala close another piunp 5.11:10 Wran atopa dingo bait drop 25.6:3 Violence feared in petrol war 6,11:3 Concern over polaon piolicy 21.7:7 Service statlona: a cut for survival 6,11:9 Peat controllera on fraud charge 27.7:1 Petrol from coal "not significant" 6,11:9 Former exterminators aont fcr trial 28.7:8 Petrol meeting closes stations 8,11:3 Ban on weedkiller 30.8:1 Enougli petrol for two weeks if panic controlled Singleton ready for fruit fly 22.11:10 9.11:3 Wild pigs wreak deatiMctlon &12:1 City petrol suppliers seek lower prices 9,11:5 Locuat plague in S.A, 21,12:7 No real pjetrol crisis: Caltex 10,11:3 Fuel workers refuse to lift bans 11,11:3 PETROL New law to counter oil bans 12,11:3 Petrol rise looms 12,11:8 Cut [rice fuel "threatened" 3,1:21 Wran seeks A.CT.U, help on oil, ahlpa 15.11:1 Price rise aought for pjetrol 5,1:8 Oil diapute drags on despite talka 16.11:1 Fuel ahortage aqueezes XL 8,1:3 Four atate oil criais meetinga today 16.11:1 Big c^rgo will top up tanka 9,1:1 Esao dealera want renta inveatigation 17.11:7 Big [Etrol cargo due 12,1:1 Workera at oil plants end bans 18.11:3 Fuel price riae expected thia week 28,1:3 "No potrol"signs appjear In North 30.11:3 N.R.M.A. call for fuel aid 2,2:7 Petrol for city but Sydney abort 1.12:3 Petrol up again in N.S.W. 7.2:3 New petrol ahare pxlan 2.12:1 Petrol tax could be scrapped - Willis 17,2:5 Newcaatle petrol abort until new year 7.12:3 Newfoundland petrol In Newcaatle 19.2:3 Big petrol flow expected aoon 10.12:7 Ampol to seek price rise 19.2:12 Tanker to help city pjetrol flow 11.12:5 Petrol rise sought 24.2:1 N.M.H, INDEX 68, 1976 HTTROL (C'td) POLICE Stations wait on petrol deliveries 13,12:3 Transfer for constable (N. Carmody) 5.1:12 Police set up holiday- liol advice service Liked by all (Dot Sgt Wilson) 10.1:4 16,12:1 New police launch ready soon 13.1:6 Petrol boost expected 16,12:11 Wallsend detective farewelled (Sgt Wilson) Petrol action: two ships, one petition 17.12:9 15.1:6 0,P,E,C, raises oil prices; petrol dearer No lights for Tarro 15.1:HV1 18,12:1 Modern station for police (Beresfield) 15.1:HV1 Petrol drought ends 18.12:3 Police staffing ^'run down" 26.1:8 Tourist hit by petrol shortage ,20,12:6 Detectives critical of police chief 27,1:3 Rise in petrol price "dlsgruatlng" 21,12:12 Bribery and framing alleged at inquiry 28.1:8 Group topjea to cut pjotrol by 7c a gallon Police ahy of shorts 2,2:3 Fuel criaia apreads to weat 30,12:3 Smile away the blueys 5,2:1 Top police officer farewelled (Supt K. Moore) PHYSICALLY HANDIC:APPED 9,2:7 They call her "Mum" at thia workahop (Meg Vic, pjolice Inquiry In final months 19,2:6 Bemder) 4.2:20 Police matea reunite after 37 yeara 19,2:8 Police "miss recriuting chance" 25,2:23 Society changea name (Adult cfeaf and dumb No half day for bombera 27,2:1 aociety) 12,2:13 Transport need aurveyed 19,2:LH1 Longland of the law looma 2,3:3 Ampjuteea fight a lone battle (M, Delprat) Queenaland'a graft inquiry deferred 9,3:3 24,2:2 U.S. viaitor viewa police methods 12.3:7 Handicapped face toaa of joba 25.2:8 Whitlam fears police state 15,3:1 New wheel chair climba stairs 27,2:5 Complainta on police "problem" 16.3:6 Struggle to leep jobs for handicapped 3,3:21 Council "waatea time of police" 17,3:11 Ampjuteea form aelf help group 5,3:12 Ceaanock loaea detective (Dot,Sen. Const Handicapped benefit from thia unusual cricket Des Riach) 25.3:HV1 match 10,3:14 Detectivea for trial 27.3:31 Port Stephens helpa training plan 11,3:HV3 Police ataff "inadequate" 29,3:6 $1M grant for handicappjed 15,3:3 Gosford police station plea 29,3:9 Parenta who face Ufe with handicapped $430,000 for police buildings 8,4:9 child (S, Rye) 20,3:7 Induatrial tribunala for P.S., police Therapy unit fcr brain damaged (Cessnock) teachera 8,4:10 1,4:HV2 "My death planned", Wainer claims 15,4:6 Life with a landlcapped child 10,4:7 Police warn reckless drivers 15,4:7 This happens oily to ether people 10,4:7 Day of black policemen damned 20,4:2 Newa seemed worae than death aentence 10,4:7 "Frame up" questioning refused 29.4:3 We conquer today and be Joyful 10,4:7 Inquiry Into police "soon" 29,4:6 Diaabled aeok funds 29,4:17 Minister to opjon police station (Beresfield) Jobs Bought by vorkahop 30,4:7 29.4:7 Liona give bua to diaabled 5,5:10 $400,000 police station for Maitland 4,5:9 Cluba provide bus 6,5:LH6 Start on pjolico station tippjed (Newcaatle) Helping the landlcapped 8,5:7 5,5:18 Walkera to help NADOW appeal 19.5:10 National policy likely on police, aborigines Long trek to aid diaabled 2..5:9 6.5:9 Crossroada celebratea 15th year 24,5:7 Police out of pants 7.5:5 Charity plea rejected 25,5:7 Water police get two new launches 20.5:7 Helping families to cope with the handicapped Police heads meet at Darwin 8.6:6 child 27,5:14 3 N.S.W. policemen auapended, charged 17,6:3 Handicapped play centre requested 10,6:12 Inquiries on police criticised 23.6:8 Boolaroo girl off to games for disabled Brown bombers go grey 29.6:3 (Gayle Nicholaon) 30,7:16 Police on "go slow" 1.7:6 It is easier with his eyes Siut (Karl Allen) Move to avert police strike in Queensland 2.7:3 2.9:1 Principles out (Leader) 11.8:2 Hands use time to achool aightlesa children Bjelke replaces his police Miniater 11.8:3 2.9:1 Tribunal on police "essential"; Judge 23.9:3 "10c a week" appeal to aid hostel project South Africa trip "private" 1.10:3 2,9:10 Queens award for policeman (Const. Lindsay Concert for blind girls 8,9:18 Baslle) 2.10:3 New ensea holpjed blind woman (Adelaide) Police building for Wangi 5,10:10 5,10:3 A keen eye for an enemy (D. Butler) 7.10:2 Amputees' group gets $1,026 boost 14.10:6 50 police to be charged (Victoria) 13.10:1 Courage, and a smile (Sharon Ruse) 14,10:LH1 Polices head should quit: Wainer 14.10:7 Handicappjed to get treatment toya 30,10:32 "Dim" city won policeman over 14,10:12 Handicap overcome 4,11:18 Miniater urges police not to go slow 16,10:3. Grant made to handicappjed 4,11 :LH6 Talks may avert Vic police strike 18,10:5 Toya to help diaabled 18.11:10 Vic police impose regulation strike 19.10:1 Walkathon asaiats paraplegica 18.11:14 Hamer to meet police today 20,10:1 Extensions to heated pool for disabled Police end strilc , gain demands 21.10:3 2.12:LH4 Victorian lawyera criticise police attack Receaaion hits landlcapped 14,12:2 on inquiry 22.10:1 Lawyera aeek corruption evidence 28.10:7 PLANNING Church attacka state police Integrrity 28.10:8 31 Vic police to face chargrea 6.11:3 Hextam-Sandgato facea new life 3,2:2 Be on guard, police union urgea 9.11:1 A fair go for the Hunter region 1^ 16,2:2 Police Inquiry repjort call 9.11:3 A fair go for the Hunter region 2^ 17.2:2 Out-anooplng radar 9.11:7 A fair go for the Hunter region 3^ 18,2:2 Police accuaed of giving drug (Brislane) A fair go for the Hunter region 4 19.2:2 10.11:17 $5, 000 town atudy grrant (Clarence Town) Police deny "blind eye" allegationa 12,11:6 19.2:16 Law inatitute undecided on police inquiry Premier denies my Newcastle reglect 20.2:6 12,11:13 $3/4M peninsula plan 24.3:8 Bjelke orders police review 16,11:1 Involving people in city planning 15.4:9 Police head resigned after Nosca to seek say in planning 8.5:30 surprise promotion list (Mr, R,W, Whitrod) Newcastle viewa sought on city planning 17.11:3 11.5:1 Resignation (Leader) The planners (Leader) 20.5:2 Inquiry soon 18.11:3 Briton appointed regional planner (Colin Lee) New Charlestown police HQ 18.11:10 20.5:7 Qld police tribunal 19.11:1 State firm on growth centre 17.6:3 20,000 Beach papers pulped 20.11:1 Planning group meets (Gwandalan Summerland) Report leak scrutiny 22,11:3 8,7:LH1 Qld leaders want closed police inquiry 22,11:3 Cessnock planning study for exhibition 25,9:8 Rapid rise for Inspjoctor 23,11:1 Wangi scheme goes on display 14.10;LH3 Beach Q.C "finds againat police 23,11:3 Parks apace talka 17.11:15 Victoria begina inquiry into leaked report Open apace planning 18.11:12 23,11:10 Landa urges better flat planning 1.12:20 Chargea from Beach inquiry opjon 25.11:10 Retiring Whitrod warna Qld of "rat Pack" 27,11:1 HM,H, INDEX 69, 1976 POLICE (C'td) Unsoaworthy ship may be towed 20,2:6 Show day diapute stops ships 27,2:1 S,M, cleara charge pjoilce (Melb) 27,11:9 Slight shift for ro-ro ramp 27,2:5 Whitrod lights *ow fusea 30,11:1 Port delegate up to state 27,2:5 Accuser of police called fanatic (Melbourne) Inquiry cool on container 4.3:3 30,11:12 Shipper wary of Newcastle 5.3:5 Police state (Leader) 1,12:2 Tug strike ties up harbour shipping 11,3:11 Miniater doatroyed reports 1,12:3 Tug crews gro back 12,3:7 Beach wants lawa to protect public 1,12:16 Stoppage by linesmen ties up 11 ships 18,3:8 Oovernment to investigate Beach report 2,12:10 Newcastle linesmen go back 19,3:6 Police to improve watch on town (Weston) Newcastle tuga may go back tomorrow 26,3:3 11,12:10 Shipping in port near normal 29,3:3 Police popjer "forgeriea" 14.12:1 Container viait "just a lot-out" 30.3:5 Independent team for police complaints Contained (Leader) 31.3:2 14,12:3 Induatriea asked to plan region export group Qld police Inquiry told of assaulta 15,12:35 31.3:7 New chief of julice wanta quality 15,12:35 Fight "need to hold M.S.B. seat for city" Inquiry told pjollce victimlaed children 7.4:10 18,12:3 Rough weather stops ships 9.4:6 New police lawa propoaed 18.12:31 Sweet change In ship exporta 1,5:9 Traffic pjollce ie Costume plan for 179th year 19,5:12 Telecom fulfils private deal 30,7:7 A lame for Raymond Terrace 30,6:1 Beresfield to got $210„000 post office 1.9:6 Freedom of shire for R,A,A,F, men 30,7:12 Telegram rates up 2.9:1 Invaders welcome 2.9:14 Mail strike ends 10,9:3 Raymond Terrace larks back to 1801 founding Postmaster at Muswellbrook (R,Mathews) 14,9:5 6.9:6 Pupils design stamps 29,9:12 The aty that never was (Pindomar) 5,10:2 Bans disrupt mail service 15,10:13 _ ,. „ Postal dispute prompts plea to hold mail 16,10.9 Tahleo Jumps gun 13,10:1 Overtime ban delays mail 18,10:3 Tahlee remembers its heritage .16.10:7 Hope seen for mail bans end 19,10:3 Tahleo celebrates 190 years 18,10:5 Mail bans eaaed, but not over 20,10:3 Expand postal role: chairman 3,11:1 PORT STEPHB^S SHIRE COUNCIL Extantfions to priority mail services 17,11.16 Terrace may get extra fire unit 21,1:11 Advicse on post 18,11:18 Councillors look lor caravan site 28,1:10 Mail work spreads 18,11:19 Port atos rise 20% 29,1 :HV1 Australian stamps in demand 31,12:7 $68,577 read grant recommended 4,2:10 Semiiar to be financed 11.2:8 POVERTY Car park to be discusaed 12.2:HV1 Poverty a two edged misery 6,3:7 Aged get land at "Bay" i2,2:HV4 Toughs "Worry poverty areas" 31,5:3 19% increase in rates 18,2:10 Poverty report seeking $302M annually 4,6:3 President uses casting vote for fire report The Battlers 1, (Paul Rea) 12,6:7 25,2:13 The Battlers 2_ (Paul Rea) 14,6:2 Builders must seek approval 3,3:10 The Battlers 3, (Paul Rea) 15,6:2 Report urges apjending limits 10,3:8 The Battlera ~ Aid offers come to Herald Caravan park inapection over garbage 17,3:13 Caravan parka allowed to clear garbage 18.6:10 "Taate" of dole urged 19,6:1 24,3:12 Education falla to help poor: inquiry 10,12:1 Theatre car park plan sparks row 7,4:9 Rural poverty aurvey "alarming" 17,12:5 Party of three to Investigate mosquito control in Brisbane 14,4:6 PREMIERS CONFERENCE Fingal Bay aewer plan supported 21.4:14 Flngal Bay to be sewered on rate levy 28,4:14 States given right to tax pay 5,2:1 State plans houses for forces 5,5:14 Premiera to hear new deal today 9,4:1 Stores deficit accepted 12.5:8 The Premiers conference (Leader) 9.4:2 Advice sought on land deal 19,5:12 Statea to set own taxes 10,4:1 Swimming pool code adopted 26,5:10 Supjorficially satisfactory (Leader) 12.4:2 Loan urged fcr centre facility 2.6:14 R.A.A.F's contribution to area rewarded Premiers to meet 28.5:9 Back for more (Loader) 10.6:2 9.6:12 Big clash looms at States talks 10,6:3 General lind"has surplus of $140,000." 16.6:11 Loan switched from caravana to aports 23.6:12 Premiers tip Jobless rise 11,6:1 P,M, outlines estimates 11,6:1 Bigger boat ramp plan "in hand" 7.7:18 Shire walkers win 7,7:18 Motion on Kerr dropped 11,6:1 Consuls to got more in tax sharing forms Land buying policy reverts to V.G. aasesmont 15.7:7 11,6:1 Correction 16.7:3 People "scarlliced" 11,6:1 A sobering conference (Leader) 11,6:2 Hall monopoly recommended 21.7:19 Council tip uaed aa playground 22.7:6 P,M. raps States critics 14,6:3 Nude bathing leach plan rejected 28.7:15 Firm aeeka approval for $1.5M plant 4.8:19 PRESS AND JOURNAI.ISM Drainage loan for Tanilba 11.8:14 Pool land to be aurveyed 18.8:18 Minister apologises over brutality claim 3,1:8 No lease, but rent still due 25.8:12 Press council pact reached 19,1:3 $10,000 to Terrace sporting area 8.9:9 Journalists end strike 24,1:29 Shire to leet commiasion 8.9:27 End of a "Century" 29,1:1 E'reeman elected for fourth term 16.9:11 Third world pjuta clamp on press 31.1:2 Silica sand mining application approved Printers "firm" on now machinea 21.2:3 22,9:16 Ethica code "neceasary" for media 24,2:3 Fire caution appeal 29,9:14 "Kangaroo court" expulalon alleged 25,2:8 Board may atudy Tanilba renaming 7.10:14 P,K,I,U, man "treated unfairly" 26,2:6 $5,000 grrantod for tennia courts 13,10:10 Expulsion from union ruled invalid 27,2:5 Old Sied fcr Port ahlre 20.10:8 "Herald" man named years top L,G, aasistance fund opens 20,10:14 Pop Journalist (N, Jameson) 4,3:1 ^ $1/4M flood bill for Port Shire 22.10:3 N.T,H,C backs press bans 5,3:3 Port road grant cut by $100,000 25.10:6 Journalists to use electronics 6,3:9 Land rezoning application rejected 27.10:18 Ban on press could grrow 10,3:7 $60,000 road grrant brings protest 3.11:10 McClelland calls for "Independent" newspapers Concerned expresaed on bua faro increaaes 11.3:3 10,11:14 New sports editor (S.Roach) 13.3:32 A rocket for the council (Leader) 15,11:2 Photo row threatens ban 17,3:3 Road grant for Port Stephens 16,11:12 Photographers banned 19,3:3 Sump as flooding barrier 17,11:16 The press (Leader) 20,3:2 Public protest kills plans for van parks Man ends 60 years on the run (C,Richards) 19,11:5 20,3:8 Support sought for Hunter Water plan 24,11:16 Imports "threat" to printing industry Support for private road loan 8,12:20 23,3:13 General rates rise 5,5470 15,12:18 Printers union aeeks atop to Induatrial Engineer to retire 16,12:6 Court case 31,3:6 POSTAL SERVICE Apology ends defamation action (Mr Evan Willaims) 6.4:3 Laat issue of Hunter Valley Herald Supplement) Break in cable pjuzzles linemen 8,1:1 8,4:HV1 Post uniorLnan retires (D,Cassldy) 19,1:10 A weekly paper (Northern Constitution) 8,4:HV1 Postal work bans may end today 18,2:3 The Herald reaches its century 17,4:7 Union lifts tan on business phones 24.2:3 High court judge sues paper for defamation Strike to disrupt telephones 28,2:3 24,4:3 Eiechange ban threatens S,T,D, 1,3:3 Injunction move on Fairfax rejected 29,4:6 N.Z, postage 5tops delivery 7,4:3 Herald appoints advertising manager 27,5:16 Stamp week atarta in September 8,4:HV1 Journalists move on new technology 3.6:3 Dispjute holds up mail 21,4:18 Forum on press, politics 17.6:7 Olympic stamps to be iasued 31,5:5 Subsidised Press"a posaibility" 19.6;3 Poatal profit pit at $14M 4,6:3 A.B.C techniciana doing work of journalists: Letters post stamps I8c this year 5.6:3 A.J.A. 6.7:6 Post lans may stop services 29,6:7 Journaliats in call for talka 7.7:14 S Africa mail banned 30,6:1 Two women on proas council 20.7:3 Olympic Games *amps popjular buy 15,7:1 Plaques for familiea of dead newsmen 20.7:8 Postal union stops mil 17,7:3 Preaa council alma to keep character 21.7:3 Gosford P.O, planned 29,7:LH1 N.M.H, INDEX 71. 1976 PRESS AND JOURNALISM (C'td) PRESS AND JOURNALISM (C'td) Lillee sues over article 22,7;6 Herald writer named journalist of year Press council niles out old complaints 23.7:6 (Denis Butler) 15.12:1 Complaints for Press Council 27,7:3 Award for a man of conscience 16.12:2 Newsboy exploitation alleged ly union 25.8:7 Fairfax strikers to meet 16.12:3 Press Council aiggests code of ethics 26.8:3 The press and its duty 16.12:15 Printers quit N.T.H.C 2.9tl6 Fairfax strike settled 17,12:1 No more newa on Saturday (Adelaide) 7.9:3 Back to work at Fairfax plant 21,12:12 Papers print during strike (Sydney) 15.9^3 Australian link helped on China trip PRICES AND PRICE CONTROL (Lisa ttJbbs) 15.9:20 Printers "withdraw goodwill" 17.9:3 Retailers to delay price Increases 14,2:5 Printers asked to hold back 23.9:3 Talks on haircut fee rose 3.3:16 Complaints against [apers upheld 24.9:3 Barbers' club puts charge up to $3. 4.3:3 Proposal to break printing "Impasse" 25.9:1 Debate expected on tribunal 23,3:7 Retirement ends 50 years in newspapers Cabinet to decide on P,J.T,, tax 13.4:3 (Frank Clarke) 25.9:8 P.J.T. future in doubt 14,4:1 Printers lift ban 28,9:1 Wran plans clamp on food prices 2.6:3 Newspaper automation 12.10:3 State plans brake on prices 3.6:16 Newspaper workers strike (Syd) }.4.10:3 Food prices in ^^ay go up .5% 19,6:3 Newspapers not published 15.10:1 Tribunal puts own case on coppjor 19.6:10 Unions warned on strikes at John Fairfax Price war looms in Northern stores 4.8:1 15,10:3 Price freeze (Leader) 5.8:2 Two papers shul by printing strike 16.10:3 Savemores freeze grocery prices 24.8:3 Journalism awards 18,10:1 Government cuts P.J.T. powers 17.9:1 No issue (Sydney Dally Telegraph and P.J.T. report kept secret 22.10:11 Australian) 18.10:1 Companies liable to fines on prices 5.11:3 News Ltd. printers stay out 19.10:3 Buyers told to complain 8.12:1 Fairfax men strike 20.10:3 No Australian today 21.10:16 PRIMARY INDUSTRY Fairfax nen strike again 22.10:3 Reporter wins $1,000 award (Peter Game) Sinclair, rural heads meet 15.1:6 22.10:5 Insemination service ends 4.3:HV2 Killen issues wits alleging defamation $25 for farmers' diseased cattle 11.3:6 23.10:3 Peasant farmers caught In rut (W.A.) 14.4:2 Printers launch wage campaign 23.10:3 Farmers In line for workless benefit 11.5:3 Strike In fifth day 26.10:3 Back money for farmers 19.5:3 Judge appeals to printers union 26.10:8 Help for farmers denied 8.6:3 Qld printers told to end atrike 27.10:3 Farmers "may die out" 31.7:3 Printers burn papers,clash with police Rural solutions "not easy" 3.8:13 28,10:3 Punch puts plea for farmers 26.8:3 Fairfax chief steps down 28.10:18 More aid for farmers 8.9:3 S.M.H, strilers jeer newsagents 29.10:3 Drought aid actenslon sought 9.9:3 Six printers remanded 29.10:5 Graziers not happy with coalition 15.10:3 John Fairfax acts against strilers 30.10:3 N.S.W. graziers oppose stock agent fee rise Fairfax seeks order 2.11:8 18,11:18 Cons. Press to launch new magazines 2.11:12 Farmers never so poor:Labour M.H.R. 9.12:12 S.M.H. unions asked to return 3.11:7 States grants Bill passed unchanged 11.12:10 Journalists stand on automation 4.11:3 Drought grass may aid graziers 13.12:11 Disputes on Press settled 4.11:17 Rural poverty survey "alarming" 17.12:5 Fairfax mail ban still on 5.11:3 New rules on T.B. area cattle 21.12:12 Strikers set fire to newspapers 6.11:3 Plan to balance farmers tax 24.12:3 Profit drop (Newcastle Morning Herald) 6,11:9 Fairfax dispute will go back to court 8,11:3 PRISONS Union, company talks fail to resolve Fairfax dispute 9,11:3 Jail bomb blast injures prisoner (Pentridge) Q.C. takes out writ ail:6 7.1:25 Fairfax decision reserved 10,11:6 Women prisoners for Cessnock Centre 9.1:1 Arrest after jostle at Fairfax plant 11,11:3 Prison bomb feud theory 9.1:4 Fairfax postal men warned 12,11:1 Man held at Roma extradited 9.1:4 7 arrested in Fairfax strike row 13,11:.3 Jail staff accept plan for women 12,1:3 Fairfax row: 10 postmen suspended 15,11:1 Jail strike likely over Cessnock reappointment Postal unions lift Fairfax ban 16,11:3 16,1:3 Judge seeks defamation verdict 'Mr Justice Waddy denies jail reprisals 16.1:5 Murphy) 17,11:8 "Drunk" In cells died from brain damage ; Press pickets create din 17,11:16 20,1:9 Reporter refuses to disclose sources 17.11:17 3 Maitland rioters get extra terms 24.1:3 Judge wins defamation actions 18.11;6 Jal manning dispute for hearing 28.1:8 A Journalist fined for contempt 18.11:4 Jail hearing adjourned 29.1:7 Printers given financial support 18.11:8 Prisoners sit on jail tower 3.2:3 Fined (Leader) 19.11:2 Prisoner moved closer to freedom (W.O'Meally) Pickets pit aside megaphones 19.11:7 4.2:14 5 arrests at Fairfax plant 20.11:3 2 prisoners net gain 5.2:3 Further moves in Fairfax strike 23.11:3 Man charged with escape 6.2:6 Fairfax strikers reject return to work Riot prisoners asked for T.V. sets - police Y' 24.11:10 11.2:5 Fairfax seeks halt to N.S.W. unions wage flow- Maitland office for probation service 11.2:5 on 26.11:3 Prison rioter gets two years 19.2:6 Complaint on Mirror report dismissed 26.11.7 Honeymoon over for escapee 20.2:5 Liberal admits to press attack 26.11:9 M.L.A, seeks inquiry on Maitland jail riots \ Fairfax seeks P.K.I.U. dereglstratlon 27,11:3 20.2:6 Press body upholds distortion charge 27,11 3 Warders call for apology on charges 24.2:1 The Press (Leader) 30.11:2 Inquiry on N.S.W. jail system ordered 25.2:1 Fairfax pickets go ahead 1,12:7 Inquiry on prisons 25,2:2 Journalists accept newspjaper offer 2,12:10 Warders drop job resistance 25.2:7 Fairfax wins action for telex maintenance Cessnock inmate fails to return 1.3:3 2,12:12 Warders will send Wran transcript 2.3:7 Qantas chief wins claim for damages 2,12:14 Prisoners let out for pop concert 3.3:9 Herald printers return 7,12:1 "star treatment" of killers questioned Unions, Fairfax agree on terms 7,12:11 10.3:6 Journalists end strike (Illawarra Mercury) 4 more Bathurst Inmates convicted 12.3:7 8,12:9 Women in weekend detention scheme 16.3:7 Fairfax atrito future for decision today 8.12:9 Four on parole killed seven 18.3:6 Fairfax to renew dereglstratlon bid 9,12:6 Coleman defends N.S.W. parole system 19.3:3 Top print unit In Fairfax system 9,12:6 No bail for prisoner 23.3:3 Newspaper strike continues 9.12:6 Prisoners in court after jail riot 27.3:5 Renewal of action to deregister P.K,I„U. Maitland Jail allegations retracted 30.3:3 ,\ 10,12:7 Flying object hit warder, court told Fairfax Ian prompts Inquiry 11.12:3 30.3:3 ~) N.M.H. INDEX 72. 1976 PRISONS (C'td) PRISONS (C'td) Prisoners added terms 31.3:6 Escapee remanded 25.9:9 Three prisoners get extra term 1.4:6 Cessnock escapees captured 25,9:11 Accused remains handcuffed 1,4:6 Maitland prisoners on arson charges 28.9:6 Criminologist to assist 5.4:7 Chicken man in jail riot 29.9:8 4 sentenced over Bathurst riot 9.4:3 Judge, jury visit Maitland Jail 29.9:16 Prisoner in court over riot 10.4:9 Oil-soated packing "found in jail" 30.9:6 Prisoner being treated like an animal 13,4:8 Warder aimed rifle 1,10:7 Prisoners will be told of inquiry 15,4:7 Interview "different" 7,10:10 Jail escapee ordered of plane 17,4:3 Former Maitland prisoner aays he broke locks Helicopter used in hunt for escapee 20.4:9 8.10:9 Escapee would be burglar 21.4:12 Jailed mother allowed to take son (Adelaide) Prison dispute (Pentridge) 22,4:21 8,10:9 Prison inquiry begins 28,4:13 Two found guilty of arson 12,10:7 Guilty plea to jail riot charge 29,4:7 Priso.iers jailed on arson charges 13.10:14 Weekend "jail" gets first inmate 30.4:3 jail assault alleged at Grafton 19,10:10 Prisons inquiry decision 30.4:6 Deadline on jail evidence (Bathurst) Offence aid correction (Leader) 1.5:2 27.10:7 Not In touch 8,5:30 Police man prison (Brisbane) 27.10:7 Prisons now "mixed" 15,5:3 Force used after Bathurst riot 28.10:3 Breakfast in bed for prisoners 21,5:3 Judge wants jail assaults denied 29,10:3 Inmates art for Lions 22,5:1 30 blows to prisoner in jail riot: doctor Maitland prison, of fleers strike 12.6:3 2.11:6 Jail warders end strike 14.6:3 Jail authority under summons threat 3.11:6 Inmates boost their ratings 30,6:13 Bathurst jail chief called incoropetant 4,11:12 Two face escape count 1.7:6 Former inmate sets up shop in Cessnock 5.11:3 The prisons inquiry (Leader) 7,7:2 Inmates flogged after Jail riot aays Q.C. Weekend jail terms for women 10,7•! 5,11:6 Court closed in riot case 10.7:5 Six prisoners transferred (Pentridge) 9,11:1 Nun fights escapee (Adelaide) 14.7:3 Two escapees still at large 9,11:3 Prison staff "put off reforms" 14,7:6 Prisoners "bitter at their isolation" 9,11:6 $104 a day to keep some prisoners 14.7:6 Legal aid after jail riot cost $300,000 "crowding" in N.S.W, jails 15,7:3 10,11:3 Wran refuses to pay Q.C's 16,7:3 Prisons inquiry Barrister quits 11.11:3 Escape bid thwarted as hacksaw found New Q.C. for jail inquiry 12,11:6 In flour 17,7:3 Jail inquiry could lapse, judge warns 30.11:9 Q,C. to speak for prison officers 19.7:3 Prisoner challenges states rig'ht to detain Prison's head disciplined 20. 7'3 him (W.A.) 7.12:1 Murderer paroled for third time 20,7:5 Country jail reports "unreliable" 7,12:3 Jails would "horrify" public, inquiry told Commissioner defends use of batons In riot 21.7 :3 8.12:6 Murderer escapes 22,7:6 3 Cessnock prisoners escape 13.11:7 Commissioner denies obsession 22,7:6 Mod cons on remand (Melbourne) 16.12:10 Prisons Chief defends cells for terrorists Inquiry into prison "attack" 17.12:1 23.7 :5 Tough jail security "upset prisoners" 17.12:3 Labour farm escapee held 26.7:1 Warders to meet Minister on injury 18.12:9 Suicide ilrs prisoners (Long Bay) 27,7:1 Varley loses second death case appeal Prison officers "misunderstood" 27,7:7 18.12:31 Routine check nabs Sydney escapee 27,7:3 Escapee arrested but two more flee 24,12:3 Jail sex visit "possible" 28,7:7 Escapees drive away from jail in Mini Tired McGeechan steps down 29.7:3 27,12:1 Hostage hazard part of job 30.7:12 Dangerous prisoners still at large 28.12:3 Jail permits girlie books 4.8:3 Delayed trial for Stojiccriticised 30.12:3 Intractable prinoners "not baton-whipped" Prison fire study begins (Boggo Road Jail) 5.8:6 30.12:3 Boys share jail with lifers 6.8:3 84 N.S.W. jail escapees still at large 31.12:3 Prisoners keep in touch with families 10.8:1 Changes seen in ball law 31,12:3 Early warning on jail riots 10,8:8 Fitting the Crime (Leader) 11.8:2 PUBLIC SERVICE - FEDERAL Prison chief tells of visit Ian on clergyman 11,8:11 Union chief defends P.S. on "rudeness" Brain airgeons "keen" to operate in jails 24.1:5 12.8:3 Government freeze on benefit fund 3.2:3 Prison complaint prompts inquiry 12.8:13 Canberra sacks first workers 18.2:3 Mulock condemns prison sections 13.8:3 Squeeze on Public Service 21.2:2 • Prison's plan to equip inmates for society Union will act on staff cuts 26.2:3 13.8:11 Fraser acts to avoid sackings 2.3:1 Watchtowers unmanned 14.8:5 Staff cuts met early 29.4:1 Major riot could alter Cessnock discipline Department staff aize "inadequate" 10.5:3 17.8:7 Fraser plans staff cuts 3,6:1 Prisoners escape "to gain term in jail" P.S. staff reduced again 15.6 3 18,8:3 Treasury public service criticised 2.8:3 Remand cen stay in open, rain or shine A public service (Leader) 3.8:2 20.8:3 Proposed Federal changes under review 3,8:13 Man awarded $10,000 over sexual assault, Public Service appointment questioned 2,9:13 bashing 21,8:3 Fraser shuffles P.S, chiefs 17,9:1 Kidnapper escapes 24,8:3 Early retirement (Leader) 29.10:2 Kidnap heroine on run from escapee 25.8:9 Nigerian rent bill $25,000 10.11:3 Escapees head for Melbourne 26.8:1 New rules for political jobs 19.11:3 Manhunt for escapees steps up 27.8:1 Inefficient P.S. staff to go 1.12:10 Escapees rounded up 28.8:1 $43,000 overtime for two P.M. aides 7.12:1 Crime veterans "tended to be the heavies" Efficiency review for P.S.B. audits 7.12:14 31,8:7 Holiday bonus challenge fails 21.12:8 Giving prisoners a break 1.9:2 Bathurst jailers shot at him, witness PUBLIC SERVICE - STATE asserts 1,9:6 Hands use time to school sightless children Public service low on service 23.1:7 2,9:1 Industrial tribunal for P.S,, police, Police seek absconder 2,9:11 teachers 8,4:10 "Do not fear reprisals" says judge 2.9:13 Better deal promised for public servants 12.4:3 Former prisoner denies he faked "bashing" Minister defends Public Service 26.8:3 3,9:15 N.S.W. to index retirement pensions 15.10:1 Warders on charge over escape 4,9:1 State to consider retiring public servants Prisoner denies rioters had victory 7.9:3 at 55 28,10:3 Man points out his "attacker" 8.9:6 Criminal records check 25,11:3 Two prisoners appeal on damage count 23,9:10 QUEENSLAND Miscarriage of justice: Judge 24,9:1 Escapees threat potential In dispute 24.9:5 Oles over the border 7.1:5 N.M.H. INDEX 73. 1976 QUEENSLAND (C'td) RADIO (C'td) $3M storm damage in battered Qld city Broadcast report to be tabled 4.11:3 12.1:1 Big radio, T.V. shake-up 5,11:1 $5M bill in storm damage 13,1:3 Broadcasting control (leader) 6,11:2 Toowoomba seeks help 15,1:1 Radio station "not for sale" (Macquarie Pressmen ban Premier of Qld 31.1:3 Broadcasting Holdings Ltd,) 6,11:9 Bjelke-Peteraen ban stays 4,2:3 P.M. "aeeks control" of broadcasting 8.11:3 Police defend Bjelke aid 23.2:3 3km convoy backs citizen band radio 22,11:7 Members to gret rise 13,3:3 2JJ broadcast called filthy 2,12:7 "Smears" by Bjelke unfounded 19.3:1 Broadcast Act changes to stay 7,12:14 Queensland "before China" 26.3:1 Shake-up on radio, T,V. leases urged 21,12:1 Narrow win to Labor Party in Brisbane $1M aside for bus radio links 22,12:3 29,3:3 Tribunal looks to Sydney 28.12:6 New leader for Brisbane (Aid Frank Sleeman) Hoax radio calls "not work of amateurs" 8,4:3 30.12:5 Qld Government "bitterly divided" 19.4:3 High level of D.D.T, poison in Qld 4.5:9 RAILWAYS Tense bomb experts take time out 26.5:8 Daughter found after 21 years 1.6:9 Transport uniona slate fare rises 5.1:4 Australla-P.N.G. border deal...Bjelke 7,6:1 Passengers swelter 5.1:10 Tension in Qld continues 26.6:1 Rail freight costs rise 5.1:12 Politics over the border 26.6:2 Protest at rail plan (Cockle Creek) 15.1:LH3 Concrete casts shadow over Brisbane street Indian Pacific for North 19.1:8 8.7:1 Singleton man hits coal rail proposal Australia No. 1: Bjelke 26.7:3 22.1:HV1 "Bring out the army": Bjelke 33.7:12 Port Waratah rail change on schedule 23.1:7 Miners tax help hint 31.7:1 Ejthaust fumes halt train journey (Sydney) Police inquiry rejected by Qld Cabinet 29.1:3 4.8:29 Machines sought to clean trains 4.2:6 Egerton loses Queensland T.L.C. position Willis view sought on transport workshops 5.8:1 4,2:9 Bjelke row, Minister stays 5.8:3 Salaried rail officers stop 9.2:3 Bjelke praises Egerton ec8:3 No guarantee on rail service 16.2:1 Power strife in two states 28.8:3 The line to Gosford 16.2:2 Bomb threat 8,9:1 What the union believes 16.2;2 Bjelke drops "racist" body 17.9:3 Trains run,some late 17.2:6 Qld out of council plan 25.9:1 Rail union claim rejected 17.2:6 Anthony "steers clear" 16.10:3 Transport workers fear move 24.2:1 Liberals hold seat 18.10:1 76 year family link with railways ends (G. Fascism looms in Qld: Senator 19,10:1 Maher) 25.2:3 Bjelke offers dock jobs if - 26.10:3 P.T.C sets out workshop plans 25.2:7 Qld queries constitution 23,11:1 Metford gates open In March 26.2:HV4 Qld "will guard democracy" 25.11:1 Rail freight disrupted 27.2:5 Thoughts of Premier Joh 25,11:2 Rail loop open Monday ?7.2:5 Hannah term refusal insult: Bjelke 7.12:3 Rail loop line boosts loader throughput Sir Colin to step down as Governor 8.12:1 2.3:7 The banana colony (Leader) 9.12:2 "Put it in writing" - unions 5.3:12 M.P, warns of opal - cutting fraud 10.12:9 Toronto railway land release soon 11.3:LH1 Gulf alert tor cyclone 18.12:3 Call for rail safety Inquiry 16.3:3 Disaster as cyclone rips gulf island 33.12:1 Figures "refute railway claims" 17.3:13 Libs oppose boundary changes 20.12:8 No flyers to run today 18.3:3 Air drop assists victima of cyclone 21.12:3 Rail strike stops Newcastle Flyers 19.3:3 Qld Libs accused of betrayal 21.12:3 Goninan wins big rail order 19.3:7 Poor planning blamed for storm devastation Inter city train service resumes 20.3:5 22,12:1 Workshops group meets 23,3:8 Cyclone damage higher 23.12:5 More money pledged for railways 23.3:8 Cyclone cost estimated at $5 million 28.12:6 Unionist cites "unsafe" track (Sydney and Brisbane) 23.3:11 RACISM Union call for second rail strike 25.3:1 Railmen's "rights invaded" 25.3:11 Legislation will hit all forms of prejudice Commission to view rail issue 26.3:7 22,9:3 Railway strike ends 26.3:7 School racism at Moree alleged 12.10:3 Sydney trains near halt 29.3:3 Club faces racism charge (Melb) 28,12:6 Strike halts three main Northern trains today 30.3:6 RADIO Four hour railway stoppage Monday 1.4:6 ' Railway gate "unnecessary" (Market St) 1.4:7 Ethnic radio "the tops" to migrants 12.2:2 Rail spur contract soon (Warkworth) 1.4:HV2 Commercial radio stations face technicians Few delays from 4 hour rail strike 5.4:3 ban 12.3:7 Rail problems passed on 5.4:11 Radio cuts on Friday 17.3:8 Rolling rail strike weekly 6.4:6 2JJ "threat to radio" 18.3:7 $2,8 contract let for rail link 8,4:9 Ethnic radio 22,3:7 Unions accept P.T.C pledges 8.4:10 Move for radio, T,V, inquiry 24.3:3 State-wide train strike possible on Monday Broadcasting inquiry (Leader) 7,4:2 8,4:10 Cabinet to consider T.V., radio inquiry Railway atrike threat ends 10.4:11 7.4:3 State lets $14,2M rail carriage contract 10.4:11 C:ablnet orders radio, T.V. inquiry 14.4:1 $2M swindle on railways 21.4:32 Praise for media section 14.4:3 No date for railway land 22.4:LH1 Secret Inquiry (Leader) 21.4:2 Candidate criticises railways 29,4:6 F.M. station approved 13.5:3 Grain hopper delivered 5,5:7 U.S. radio man to speak (G, Wilson) 28.6:6 Work begins on coal rail loop 14,5:3 American gives Newcastle radio the news Railway talks break down 22.5:3 29.6:1 Qld accused of provocative act 24,5:1 Radio girl reaches out to her listeners Egerton attacks Mary Kathleen railway ban (Libby Sanders) 1.8:12 25.5:1 2NX man for Sydney (G. Rutherford) 8,7:7 Bus and rail fares down from July 1. 2.6:7 Newcastle radio programs hit 21.7:3 Spur line tenders call 3.6:3 New chief for radio stations (John McGahen) Railway land delays threaten titles 3.6:LH1 6.9:6 Toronto land telegrams get quick reply Radio man returns (Mike Webb) 13.9:9 17.6:20 Unions buy into radio 23.9:1 Tuesday vote on railway future 23.6:3 Groups want Q-een report released 2.10:5 Bus,rail fare fall surprisea 29,6:3 2NX rated on top 2.10:8 Talks called on coal spur line 29,6:7 Truckers radio protest 12.10:3 Inquiry on Bondl rail line fate 30,6:3 Politics, drama could send radio broke Workshop talks with Cox expected 1.7:10 says director 20,10:7 Canberra closes Darwin rail link 1.7:10 Truck drivers rally at court 26.10:6 Coal trucks to by pass Singleton soon 2.7:3 Unions will put transport case 8.7:6 n N.M.H. INDEX 74. 1976 RAILWAYS (C'td) REAL ESTATE (C'td) Railway land complaint to Minister 8.7:LH5 $16,100 paid for block (Waratah) 18.5:1 C.P, leader fears rail rate rise 16,7:7 New valuations worry stores 20.5:11 Main railmen fight dismissal 19.7:3 Crown land auction ends 21.5:1 Loop line men aeek allowance 19,7:9 Controversial land fails to reach reserve Council still waiting (Railway land at 12.7:6 Toronto) 22.7:LH6 Real estate agents warned 20.7:3 Firm seeka rail order 23.7:1 State acts on land costs 20.7:3 No Flyer today as trouble spreads 23,7:3 40 land blocka in North ballot 21,7:12 Shunters will defy layoff 26,7:9 Crown land sites in review 3,8:7 Sacked shunters stay out 27,7:1 Valuer goes Into private practice (Trevor Men prevented from working 28,7:8 Hudson) a 8:12 Richmond railmen go back 29,7:7 Amendment will simplify land valuation A.R.U.guards want coal line retained 5.8:7 appeals 16,8:8 Hooliganism on trains down by 75% 9.8:3 Terms set for Singleton land 23-8:8 P.M. accuaed of trying to welch on rail Trade Act bid to cover land buyers 30.8:3 deal 11,8:3 Council releases home sites 30,8:9 Railways transfer "assured" 12,8:3 Ballot nears for 57 home sites 1.9:12 $1M job will help rail line 21,8:31 Mayfield plan Inquiry to be made 1.9:14 Veterans keep their steam up 27.8:2 Land ballot applications open soon 8,9:27 Rail order for most new mines 27,8:7 Singleton buying industrial area 10.9:7 Coal transport proposal goes on display Jubilee for valuers 23.9:10 31,8:7 Passed in (Electricity building at 384 Smoking out on train 1,9:18 Hunter St) 28.9:5 Railways men elect new head (J. Walshe) Legislation to control land prices 30.9:3 2,9:16 Shire places building lots on market (Alroy Long battle for Ibronto rail land over Estate, Singleton) 5.10:21 2,9:LH1 |27M scheme atarts (Eleebana Heights) 7.10:1 No shut down of parcel traffic 14,9:7 New land ballot criticised 8.10:3 Hallway finances out of control: Fraser 57 home sites for ballot 9,10:9 25,9:3 School site for auction (Carrabella Public Model railway clubhouse (Dora Rd, Adamatown) School) 12,10:8 13.10:11 Land ballot attracts interest 16.10:5 Crossing women "virtual slaves" 16.10:3 Plebiscite threat to Upper House 18.10:1 Hall closure reports alarm M.P.'s 25.10:1 Upper House faces challenge 19.10:3 Displaced railmen to be retained 25.10:8 Parliament to check land deals 21.10:10 Freight rise stays 4.11:3 Muswellbrook land sale 22,10:11 Fare cut gets mixed response In North Owners can fight land resumptions 26.10:8 10.11:15 "Semis" fetch $34,100 27,10:5 Goninan gain access to best in rail car Novocastrian passed in at $650,000 design 12.11:8 29.10:3 Workshop plana drawn up 1.12:13 Council land from $7,000 (Singleton) 1.11:6 Theatre group may use railway station Land owners, R.A.A.F. face range headache 18.12:3 11.11:1 Morisset upset by train aiswer 23.12:LH1 87 apply for home blocks 12.11:7 Parks for rail and road open 28,12:6 A racket for the council (Leader) 15,11:2 Crown homesites balloted 30.11:9 RAILWAYS - ACCIDENTS AND FATALITIES Values soar in M'brook 2.12:12 Fee rise sought by estate agents (Qld) lOOKMH train strikea woman (Tuggerah) 10.1'.3 27.12:4 Train kills 2 (Adelaide) 14,1:3 Industrial land block auction 28.12:8 Train ploughs into truck (South Aust.) 15.1:3 State to auction blocks (Carringi;on) 28.12:13 All Northern lines blocked (Derailment of a Tenants to get bond money interest 30.12:5 freight train at Sandgate) 16.1:1 Railway traffic restored 17.1:3 RECREATION Big rail disaster coming: unionist 19.1:1 Rail chief hints at crash sabotage 20,1:3 §25,000 grant approved 24.4:9 Sydney goods train derailed 21,1:14 Holiday camp grants 30,4:6 Rolling bucket crushes men (Melb) 30,1:1 Funds for scholl holidays 5,5:16 3 crew blown from engine (Aberdare) 3,2:1 Children !»ke their own fun 13,5:3 21 hurt In S.A. rail crash 19.3:3 $2M plan for leisure area in North 10,8:1 Derailment follows derailment 14,4:7 Major plan to develop lake (LateIllawarra) Girl hit by express (Muswellbrook) 15,5:1 1,9:9 Train crushes boy lying on tracks (Sydney) Grants 22,9:28 21.5:3 Rural retreat for Ourimbah 14,10:LH3 Ganger killed at Ourimbah (Colin McLennan) Leisure time use "major challenge" 18,10:6 1.6:3 Sydney trophy for Liddell 4.11:13 Gelignite fell from railway van 19.6:3 Death plunge - third body (Canberra) 12.7:3 RED CROSS One dies in Victorian rail smash, 24 hurt 12.7:3 Red Cross out of aid group 10,1:3 Dangerous short cut (G. Simon) 15.7:11 Click-click has gone but Belmont Red Cross Nor+^'ern ail line blocked after fire knits on 12.2:LH5 11,10:11 Red Cross needs help 22.3:6 Train victim identified (Francis White) Subdivision plans in Denman Shire 1.4:HV3 22,10:3 Red Cross "a lifeline to those in need" Derailment cfelays trains 23.10:10 1.7:LH2 Train hits ambulance at crossing 26.10:8 Red Cross work raises $9,722 30.9:6 Daughter retains veterans photos (fatal Red Cross awards 3.11:9 crash, Aberdeen, June 10, 1926) 18.11:20 Man falla rnder train (John Wallach) 16.12:12 REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT Rail worker makes fatal jump (Ross Andrewa) 21.12:7 Newcastle seeks region plan talks 23.7:7 Development corporation (Leader) 2.8:2 RAILWAYS - ELECTRIFIC:ATION Regional corporation plans kept secret 20.6:3 Electric rail wont wait 20.2:6 Electric rail to Newcaatle 'Vjosalble" 14.7:3 RETAIL TRADE Electric rail "long way off" 14,10:6 New shop centre for Hamilton 9.1:4 REAL ESTATE March atart likely - $1M Edgeworth shopping centre 15.1:LH1 Real eatate agents deny boom claim 1.1:7 Officer, arrest that trolley; 1(12 :3 Real eatate goea metric 5.1:8 Shopping centre proposal backed 3.3:13 29 Crown tiocks sold (Tuncurry) 20.10:1 Retailing grows stronger 10.3:3 Motel bidders fall short (Scenic Motel) Shopping patterns change 16.3:2 9.2:10 Store in $20M half-year sales bonanza Dunstan in luck over land 9.4:2 19.3:1 P.M..says no to road land sales 13.4:3 West End market " a threat" to ahop Poor response to land auction 14.4:LH1 workers' jobs 1,3:1 N.M.H. INDEX 75 .976 REH'AIL TRADE(C'td) ROAD HHULAGE Appeal on liquor sales falls 31.3:6 Transport firm In switch to aales Expanding market threatens "ruin" for (A.D. Stlcpewich Pty Ltd) 1.7:15 ahops (Pink Elephant Market) 1,4:1 Bulk read haulage for study 10.7:11 Market threat to business 1.4:3 Doctor pins crash blame on drugs 23.7:3 Shop search rights examined 1,4:11 Parking of big trucks queried 26.8:7 The market (Leader) 2,4:2 Trucking (Leader) 27.8:2 Council clamps down on Pink Elephant 21.4:1 Parking of trucka for review 28.8:5 New slant on shoplifting 28,4:20 M.P.'s hit the road with "truckles" 3.9:9 Council plans tour of Pink Elephant marltt Road transport Review'76 Supplement 30.11:Sup. site 19,5:1 Council serves ultimatum on Pink Elephant ROAD SAFETY owners 21,5:3 $100,000 plan for "pink" market 26,5;13 Cross.'ng request rejected 20.1:7 Pink Elephant plan gains support 9,6:8 Breath test loopholes may apply In N.S.W. Retail credit boost in April 19,6:10 21.1:14 21 out of 22 shops fail health test 14,7:8 Intersection improvements suggested 29.1:LH5 Retail sales decline 3.8:13 Overdue (Leader) 7.2:2 Price war looms in Northern stores 4.8:1 Colliery trucks to give way (New England Highway) Wholesale firm tans union 5.8:1 9.2:6 Price freeze (Leader) 5.8^2 Renewed bid for crossing after 3 hurt Retailers concerned at Maitland Market 7,8:1 (Gateshead) 24.2:3 Orange market approved, subject to conditions Unbroken lines at bend urged (Stannett St 11.8:14 Waratah) 26.2:13 Hawker refuses to quit 20,8:1 Wrong-way traffic threat to people (Spears $20M retail plan may be revived (Charlestown) Point) &.4:LH2 24.8:1 Stop signs cause delays (Shelley Beach) "Orange" market geta three-month extenaion 8.4:LH5 25.8:12 N.R.M.A. call to treat drinking driver Economy role for city stores 26.8:6 15*5:7 $1M surplus for t'fewcastle Co-op 13.9:7 Canberra "careless of road safety 27.5:5 Store dividend down 20% 16.9:3 Breath test safeguards 31.5:3 Pink Elephant car sales under fire 16.9:20 Driving law changes 2.6:27 Chain to close groceries outlet 22.9:6 Drink drivers may flee coop 4.6:1 Barred bit business as usual 24.9;7 Call for uniform road signs 28.6:7 Small firms seminar 11.10:7 Road survival 14.7:22 Committee sjpports centre (South Wallsend) Lectures aira to cut road accidents 20.7:8 13,10:11 Signals for Sydney St 5.8:LH2 Jury finds In favour of store 16,10:5 Seatbelts law saves many Australians 30.8:8 Retail chief elected (R,Kelly) 27.10:18 No break seen in drink-drive problem 31,8:7 $1,6M plan for Maitland centre 28.10:1 Department rejects school safety proposals M.L.A, urges fflslng of shop hours 28J.0:16 (Croudace St Lambton) 1,9:13 Depoalt plan opposed 19.11:13 Refusal on crossing warning change 1.9:13 Wlnns chief resigns 22,11:8 Road protests fall 9.9;LH3 2 sackings cost firm $400 26.11:9 Lambton sign move fails 15.9:8 Christmas weekend shop hours opposed 11.12:5 Unauthorised child aeats "dangerous" 29,9:3 $1M weekly bill for shoplifting 11.12:33 Cox warns of child seat danger 13.10:29 Store seeks new mnager 13,12:1 Charlestown stop signs 16B.11:LH2 Shopping hours dilemma 15.12:2 Lion's clubs to promote road safety in Saturday shops face union action 15.12:3 schools 19.11:9 Newcastle ^opllfting highest in state No-drink pledge for safety week 22.11:1 16.12:7 Laws on children in vehlclea 22.11:10 Holiday aales record tipped 21.12:1 Dry Lions (Leader) 25.11:2 Hairdresser continues stand (Mr Reg. Andrews) M P. hita at attitude of drinking drivera 27.12:3 25.11:10 Signals for Doyalson 7.12:15 RETURNED SERVICEMEN'S ORGANISATIONS Charlestown traffic lights 23.12:LH3 Car safety for child 30.12:12 Sub-branch still active (Greta) 8,1:HV4 R,S.L. hits attack on benefits 30.1:7 ROAD TOLL Senior citizens may get hall (Gloucester) 5.2:HV3 1976 Road toll mounts fast 2.1:1 R.S.L, chief faces busy visit 14,2:8 Two killed on N.S.W. roads 5.1:10 R.S.L. has "role to play" 17,2:5 February road toll 244 10.3:5 March date eventful for digger (B.Jeffries) State road deaths continue to fall 16.4:5 ; 29.3:6 42 die on nations roads 19.4:1 Rats of Tobruk service 10.4:11 48 die on roads 20.4:3 War veterans honour Rats of Tobruk 12,4:8 13 killed on N.S.W. roads 22.11:3 Anzac Day marches, services 21.4:16 Christmas road death toll 5S 29.12:3 Anzacs'ranks thinning 22.4:12 Combined dawn service at Belmont for Aizac ROADS AND HIGHWAYS Day 22.4:LH2 Navy in Anzac march (H.M.A.S. Otway) 23.4:5 Charlestown signal system planned 5,1:10 Schools join for Anzac service 24,4:3 Traffic hazards disappear (Muswellbrook) Visitors welcomed at Taree Anzac Day 24.4:31 5.1:12 Thousands march in Sydney 26,4:1 On a clear day, you can see forever..(Road Fewer veterans in .Anzac parade 26.4:1 from Mt Sugarloaf to Waltfleld) 8,1:L112 Field Anbulance groups had few survivors Highway works starts .Monday 15.1:H\'l 26.4:1 (Newcastle and Maitland) Vietnam Legion in first Anzac Day appearance $9.7M rural roads program 16.1:5 26.4:5 Highway work begins (New England Highway) Girl jains Anzac ranks 26.4:5 20.1:9 Gallipoll Club "a perpetual memorial" 26.4:5 Freeway plans on show 22.1:LH3 Centre popa ita seams (The Entrance) 13,5:LH2 Newcastle gets $41,200 for roads 24,1:8 R.S,L. cluba &clng financial ajueeze Main roads grant inadequate 29,1 :LH1 14.5:7 Wyong expressway may atart this year 13,2:3 Viewa differ on R.S.L. widening oembership Hunter appeals again for tourist road 16,2:6 27.5:6 Roada and traffic 17.2:2 R.S.L. stays fast on members 28.5:5 Landslides and flood cuts road 21.2:29 Newcaatle girl haa top snaps 1.6:10 Flyover plan "devaatating" (Blackamiths) Club fails in licence bid 3.6:6 23,2:6 Tobruk Rats visit for North 4,8:S Station road to be retained 4.3:LH5 R.S.L. head finds Ivan not so terrible Wyong Shire gets $47,000 for roads 4.3:LH6 26.10:3 $70,000 for road works 6.3:8 Veterans recall unit's war record 3.11:14 Granta for flood road repairs 17.3:7 Ebc-Infantrymen united 8.11:10 Merewether road work "not major city link" Traditional services mark Remembrance Day 18,3:7 12,11:7 Damage to roads heavy (Wyong Shire) 18.3:LH3 Tank men recall Cambral Day 22.11:6 N.M.H, INDEX 76. 1976 ROADS AND HIGHWAYS (C'td) ROADS AND HIGHWAYS (C'td) Fourlane road to singleton warranted 19,3:6 Highways (Leader) 22,11:2 Row over wire fence across public road N.S.W. gets $51M In road grants 29.11:3 (Pitt St) 24.3:7 Merriwa road program 29.11:11 Highway creasing fears (New England Highway) Bypass plan "before grant" (Maitland) 2.12:3 25,3:HV4 $4.6M extra for Biral roads 7.12:12 104 years on - and potholes still there $123,000 grant for Paterson roads 13.12:8 (Kemp St, Wallaend) 29.3:9 Federal road granta for Hunter 17.12:13 Repaira close tunnel (Cox'a Gap) 29.11:3 N.S.W. will receive $15,4M for roads 21.12:8 "No additional road grants" 3.4:3 $53M for national highways 23.12:5 Action g-oup to diacuss rcadworks 6,4:6 $4.6M for rural roads 31.12:7 Scone-GlOucester link urged 8.4;HV2 $500,000 for area roads 31.12:7 $400M for Sydney urban road program 17.4:1 Restrictions on Charlestown roads 22.4:LH2 ROYAL SOCIETY FOR THE PREVENTION OF CRUELTY Future cf road group in doubt (Goulbourn, TO ANIMALS Muswellbrook Rd, Committee) 24,4:31 Committee seeks straight road (Skye Point Rd. ) Complaints on R.S.P.CA. to be checked 29,4:LH1 30.6:18 Wyong road repairs money approved 29.4:LH1 R.S.P.CA. "unable to accept strays" 2.7:3 Poor signs bring road fire risk 5.5:11 Dogs may be killed after 3 days, not 7. Right hand turns torbidden (Glebe Rd) 5,5:20 29.10:1 Road signs inquiry after girl dies (Sydney) 8.5:9 ROYAL VISITS Road body abolition questioned 10.5:10 No plans by pass (Muswellbrook) 27.5:12 Snowdon ahows his work 26.3:1 Road is now"light" (Thompaon Rd, Speers Point) Queen to visit in March 7.4:1 27.5:LH1 Royal visit possible 5.5:10 Highway route report "ready and waiting" The Qucien's visit (Leader) 16.6:2 28.5:5 Letter sent to Queen 27.7:3 Cessnock fails to get road funds 29.5:32 $400,000 for Royal visit 20.8:5 Goulburn road group may get reprieve Queen to meet Newcastle people 25,11:3 29.5:33 Queen's visit (Leader) 26.11:2 Highway on west of Lake for $40M 3.6:1 Britannia docks on March 11th 18.12:5 Highway route (note) 4.6:2 Tight security pla nned for Royal couple Agreement on highway 4.6:3 27,12:5 Parliament gets road report 5.6:3 RUGBY LEAGUE "Way clear" for motorway plan 10,6:6 Residents oppose road works 10.6:7 Composite side only way to national league Denman tries fcr road fund 26.6:11 22.1:20 Grant tor flood damaged roads 5.7:7 League change looming 28.1:24 Conservation worry stops forest road League may enter under 23 side in Amco Cup 5.7:10 3.2:14 $45,000 road gravel work approved by Young veteran signs up again 17.2:1 council 8.7:LH4 It plays to advertise 18.2:1 Highway "death stretch" studied (Hume Howlett back from stint in England 15.3:16 Highway) 27,7:3 Cootes back with Lakes 16.3:16 Rural road grants total $636,987 31.7:8 Four gain first representative league Minister will inspect by-pass route 31.7:32 jersey 25.3:24 Dangerous bypass causes concern (Splitters Carlson was trumps when the chips were down Creek Bridge) 3.8:13 26,3:14 Secrecy alleged on state road grants 4.8:9 Newcastle trails in Manleys wake 1.4:20 Priority road urgent: N.R.M.A, 4.8:29 Kurri Kurri league feature 1.4:HV4-5 Shire roads grant approved 9.8:11 Pope was one of the "pumpkin pickers " Roads, bridges to cost $900,000 9.8:11 2.4:14 Shire's $91,669 road grants 16.8:7 Six dropped from Newcastle side 5.4:16 Former highway section named (Brougham Day eager to show paces with South 7.4:30 Drive) 16,8:13 Officials to examine poor league form 13.4:24 Talks on Maitland by-pass plan "imperative" Football club query on sponsorship 21.4:16 16,8:13 League club gets go-ahead on ads 28.4:14 Cox to inspect highway 17.8:7 When the sports ground clock applauded D.M.R. propoaea $13M highway to Swansea (Mo Wilson) 14.5:14 23.8:1 Committee cites R. L. coach 8.6:24 Chamber seeks actionoon overpass 23.8:6 Auckland sure of Amce success 16.6:30 Rural road fund "diverted" 23.8:8 League affirms vldeotaoe ban 22.6:14 Road '\vorks" In progress (Leader) 24.8 :2 He was a steel of top quality (Lea Steel) ' Highway scheme backed 24.8:3 16.7:16 Highway ideas wanted 24.8:7 Central faces another year In doldrums Coal road opening 10. 9:15 23,7:16 Singleton ty-pjass open to traffic 15.9:7 Anderson notches 100 games 23,7:16 Road funds 17,9:3 Burke becomes a byword in rugby 6,8:14 Chamber wants highway talks 18.9:11 Prisoners will referee league finals 21.8:1 Charlestown gets more lights 18.9:29 Kurri out to end league hoodoo 21.8:34 New road cuts coal noise 25,9:32 R.L. club seeks licensed roof 2.9:LH4 Objection to Denman Street name 25.9:33 Dismissal ends R.L. career (Allan Thomson) Highway talks sought 30.9:12 6,9:1 More road work urged 11.10:8 Thomson era In sour end 6.9:18 Council control of reads "in jeopardy" League players fined $ 100 (P.Howlett, 12.10:6 A.Thomaon, G.Huggins) 8.9:1 Residents criticise work on roadway Veteran Terry leads L ions to honours 13.9:1 (McCulleys Gap Rd ) 19,10:8 League fans Injured (Maryborough) 13.9:3 $1,7M for road, bridge work 20.10:16 Move to modify Import rule 28.9:16 Roadworks for Sandy Hollow 22,10:11 Cootes moving to Manly 16.10:36 Port road grant cut by $100,000 25.10:6 Mills signs with Lakes as coach 19.10:20 M.L.A. says expressway funds diverted League moves for fresh image 26.10:18 27.10:1 Offer of league sponsor 30.11:22 $2M for work on Paterson highway 27.10:11 Route of national highway cri tical to RUGBY UNION Coalfields 11.10.11 Freeway funds not cut 29,10:1 Speed strength for Wallabies 2.1:12 Improvement plan for highway 4.11;LH1 Wallabies humbled by England 5,1:18 Trust seeks grant to seal Sugarloaf road Wright worth re-assessment 6,1:14 6,11:12 Fitzgerald stuck with bad luck 7,1:28 Road grant for Port Stephens 16.11:12 Hipwell's cartilage removed 8.1:20 Minister wants Swansea to Doyalson Road Test berth up for grabs 9,1:12 upgraded 17.11:12 Wallabies face tough match 10,1:28 Opposition to wider highway 18.11:7 wallabies show top form 12,1:14 Cox awaits reply on Lake route 19,11:5 Grey union replacement 12.1:14 Chamber wants 4-lane highway 20,11:5 Wallabies take no chances 13.1:14 Wallabies given compliment 14.1:26 N.M.H. INDEX 77. 19T6 RUGBY UNION (C'td) SANDMINING (C'td) Wallabies given compliment 14.1:26 Fight to preserve peninsular rewarded More setbacks for Wallabies 15.1:18 21,5:9 waaabies show what could have been 19.1:16 Sandmining: Wyong loses the battle but Another two wallabies injured 20.1:16 wins the war 3,6:LH2 Tough time for Graham 21.1:29 Sand raining move accepted 17.6:LH1 Wallabies looking for polnta record 22.1:20 Firm seeks approval for $1,5M plant (London Loane adds to rugby reputation 23.1:14 Brick Co.) 4.8:19 Wallabies satisfied with tour efforts Report on beach mining (North entrance 24.1:32 Peninsular) 5.8:LH1 "Fltzy's" future hangs on injury (Mick Minister upset at mining leases 23.8:1 Fitzgerald) 4.2:32 Sandmine pledge "was not made" 24.8:3 Football club life meimber turns 90 (H. Muller) Glassworks says aan d essential for production 18.3:LH2 5.10:15 Langlands to retire 28,4:32 "Sympathy" on raining ban 26.10:1 Test hopes high for R,U. centre 16,6:29 Report aeeks end to Fraser Island aand Test axings defended 17.6:24 Mining 26.10:12 R.U. team suffers anotlier setback 17.6:24 Clear answer (Leader) 28.10:2 6 changes for test 18.6:18 Dudlev sandmining report sought 28.10:LH1 Fiji halves plan u pset 19.6:30 Decision on Myall lease after inspection Player suapended until September (Lea 29.10:5 Felghan) 27.7:1 Canberra bans island mining 11.11:3 Fraser Island miners aware of risks:P.M. RYLANDS 12.11:3 Fraser calls for joint effort on Qld jobs Bonus issue at Rylands, Titan 29.1:7 15.11:8 Ironworkers stay out 31.1:5 Fraser Island reprieve call 13,11:3 Resumption at Inlands 3.2:7 Island tent embassy 16,11:1 Rylands men plan return 17.11:15 No change 18.11 :1 Men strike over bonus at Rylands 23.11:8 Proteat on sand mining 19,11:1 Sandmining "created jobs in country" 20.11:11 SAILING Rutile workers face job loss 25.11:12 Queensland challenge to mining bans 27,11:11 Speers Point skipper's VJ title 6.1:14 Sandmining Inspection to decide leases 16.12:12 Terakl takes diamond heat 6.1:14 Sandmining action set for January 17.12:13 Collision upaets Belmont skiffs 8.1:20 $10M Federal aid for Fraser Island jobleas McKellar giving away start 22,1:20 21,12:1 Brunlges outclasses skiff fleet 27,1:14 Garry, the crackerjack, skipper of high SANDY HOLLOW RAILWAY regard 28,1:24 World 5-0-5 sailing series a prestige event Railway line "is not feasible" 11,10:6 30.1:14 Land sought for «lllng titles 3.2:7 SCHOOL BUILDINGS Windbag bouyant 16.2:13 Kyrwoods tuilding world 505 fleet 21,2:29 Teachers want school moved (Segenhoe) Water spectacular planned for Belmont 4.3:HV1 4.3:20 $30M for N.S.W. school buildings 11.3:3 Sailing title to Moore 16.3:15 $1.4M school additions 10.4:33 Top skiff man beats open fleet for title School at Jewell's next y ear 17.6:12 (G, Brunlges) 5,4:1 Minister told of threat to school program A.J, Is North's "Mr Sailing" (A.J. Beecham) 17.6:1-3 16.4:10 A Qualified advance (Leader) 18.6:2 Railway land delays threaten titles 3.6:LH1 Schools to get $20M 21.10:10 World sailing title 8.7:LH6 $600,000 for schools 25.10:11 Interdomlnlon sailing at Belmont 21.7:40 State aid for city schools 28.10:10 Sailing history repeated at Toronto 30.7:16 Grants to three north schools 3.11:14 Cardiff teacher sails for lifelong dream Funds approved for school rebuilding 10.12:3 (J. Merrlngton) 31.7:1 Belmont promotes new 16' venture 12.8:20 SCHOOLS CHURCH Couple adopt sailing club as "hobby" (Mr and Mrs Field) 26.8:LH4 Grammar school may change hands 27.5:1 Sailing club given use of parkland (Croudace Girls' Grammar (Leader) 29.5:2 Bay) 30,9:6 C. of E. Grammar to be leased 31.5:7 Wind again behind sailing at Toronto 8,10:18 New name for Grammar 23.6:3 Four South Africans refused visas 30,10:1 Tender hands tend native trees 16.8:8 Sailing on despite Govt, visa clamp 30.10:36 Catholic parents unite 23.8:3 Yachtsmen meet on S.Africans' rebuff 13.11:1 Religion integral to education: Bishop Kyrwood has lead In 5 OS's 13.11:36 21.10:15 Colclough set to take 505 title 15.11:14 Dominican nuns bowing out 13.11:9 S.African ban threatens future sail titles Farewell to M arist head (Brother Christopher) 16.11:1 26.11:7 Squall flattens 505 fleet but calm cancels A loss for Marist High (Brother Christopher) race 16.11:18 30.11:3 Kyrwood's late bid for unique sailing treble Pens bow out to tools (Maitland Marist) 6.12:6 17.11:32 Farewell for teachers. (Marlat Brothers Champagne finish to 50f) title 18.11:30 Boys' High School) 9.12:20 Humphries boys ruled the waves 19.11:16 The Battle of Belmont-or the night that the SCHOOLS- PRE SCHOOL 505 sailors celebrated 27.11:1 Skiffles stick to guns 30.11:1 Kiddies love sparkling new kindergarten Sailing title on lake (Dec,27) 9,12:12 (Killarney Vale) 5.2:LH2 From the 1955 floods to a 300 waiting list SAND MINING (East Maitland) 11,3:HV2 Pre-school klndy in September (Windale) Red gum legal battle nears end 4.3:3 11,3:LH3 A tangled forest (Leader) 5.3:2 Kindergarten proposed (Lambton) 23.3:11 Wyong fights on for its red gums 11.3:2 New kindergarten will house 80 (Kindlhan, Sandminer fights peninsula curbs 16.3:3 E,Maitland) 10,5:9 200 years for led gums to regrow 17.3:3 Many uses for Merriwa kinder 29,5:32 29 conditions on sandminer 18.3:3 Pre schooling units planned for North 12.8:7 Restoration cf dines "artificial" 19.3:6 Pre-school centre for Stockton 22.9:6 Bitou bush "major pest" after mining 23.3:3 Kindergarten for Aberdeen 22,9:16 Sandmine appeal nears end 2.4:5 I.Q. rises from earlier study 24.9:7 Tribunal on second trip to mine site 3.4:5 Kindergarten plans for disused church 29.9:11 Sandminer cuts proposal for Wyong area New Merriwa kindergarten 2.10:5 9.4:5 Kinder staff get 20% pay rise 8,10:7 Sandmine co. may make appeal 22.4:LH Kindergarten told to fix pipe or close Sandmining limit plan for Itedhead 15.5:5 (Nelaon Bay) 16.10:8 Control sought on Sandmlners 19.5:13 Kinder opena (Windale) 4.11:LH1 40 conditions laid on Sandmlners 20,5:7 N.M.H. INDEX 78, 1976 SCHOOLS - PRE SCHOOLS (C'td) SCHOOLS REMEDIAL AND SPECIAL Pre school contract let, (Mayfield West) Dora St group hopes for government help 8.12:24 • 17,3:19 Pre-school dream now a reality (Blackalls Solving learning problems 3.4:2 Park) 16,12:LH2 Remedial teacher in Scone request 5.4:11 Pre-school tenders let 24.12:5 Maitland school "victim of b roken promises" Minister will open pre-school (Merriwa) 22,4:1 27,12:4 Withdrawal of Mai-Wel grant "shock": Morris 28.5:9 SCHOOLS PRIMARY Course for parents of slow learners 1.7:13 Learning difficulties need understanding Blackalla school campaign to continue 23,8:12 8.1:LH1 Problem of autism highlighted 1.9:22 New head for public school (Mr P. Skinner, Special cars aid for mobility (Waratah Scttith Muswellbrook) 2C.2:HV2 Orthopaedic Hospital school) 9.9:15 Scone parents in school proteat 11,3:HV1 Early state takeover of Mai-Wel suggested Condition of achool "scandalous" (The 21.10:10 Entrance) 18.3:LH3 $20,000 for pool enclosure 2.11:7 Belmont teachers protest at overcrowding State control for Mai-Wel 13.11:5 25,3:LH1 State funds schools for handicapped Teachers sacrifice pay for pupils 30.3:3 children 8.12:11 Belmont North pjarents demand immediate a School block for semi-blind (Jesmond High achool action 31.3:3 School) 14.12:13 Infants go swamp-conscious and battle tip Unknowns become spirits of Christmas (Telarah) 12.4:3 15,12:1 Pupils wall away the hours (Dudley) 14,4:LH1 Teaching centre for handicapped needs Charlestown extensions 28.4:3 finance 21,12:6 Jewells classrooms "only t aDporary" 21.5:5 N.T.H,C stirs school (Carrinton) 8.7:1 SCHOOLS - SECONDARY Infants take to French (Waratah West) 8.7:2 Housewives excel in H.S.C passes 6.1:1 Politician in the classroom 8,7:LH5 Waratah West trek still on 21.7:14 Father, daughter ahare academic light Mothers mount guard on crossing 22.7:1 (A.Stuckey) 7.1:1 Belmont school "no cost" proposal 22.7:LH4 "Temporary" claasroom worries Toronto School carpjark will not be built (Merewether parents 8.1:LH1 Heights Public School) 11,8:12 Russell tops In H.S.C. (Russell Patrick) Miniater to vlalt Belmont School 12.8:LH1 9.1:3 "No poinf'ln aihool talks (Tighs Hill) $1,7M contract for Waratah High 16,1:5 25.8:8 Further step for inner schools plan 22.1:8 Extensions to primary school (New Lambton) Man breaks girl achool tradition 28.1:6 Additional classes promised (Jesmond) 2,2:9 3.9:7 New school opens in temporary buildings Students to clean up (The Entrance) 9.9:LH1 (Gorokan High School) 5,2:LH2 Award for New lambton school (New Lambton) Gateshead school seeks inspection 12.2:LH5 15.9:3 Scholarships at record number 19.2:LH3 School building funds delayed 23.9:6 Art ahow at high school - The Entrance Tenders called fcr achool (Wallsend Primary) 19.2:LH3 25.9:32 Broadmeadow High "normal" 8.3:10 Hillsborough P.S, gets booat 29.9:6 School aids disabled Olympian (Gayle Pupils "taught in staff room" (Arcadia Vale) Nicholson) 18.3:LH4 11.10:9 No photo, no higher exam 19,3:3 Gateshead school status concern 14.10:LH1 $1,400 given for school equipment 8.4:LH5 Islington school job delayed 28.10:22 Grant aids school's computer trainees More funds for s:hool (Mayfield West 13,4:5 Public School) 30.10:32 Students will get buried in work (Cessnock Meeting to discuss needs of 8 school.s High School) 14,4:13 30.10:32 90 year-old map given to school (Morisset) School "should te saved" (Wyong Primary 29,4:LH1 school) H.11:LH1 Quote call for co-ed school (N'cle Tech. High) Tenambit school expands 13.11-3 21.5:5 New facilities for school (Boolaroo public Auditorium nears corapletlon (The Entrance) school) 18.11:LH4 27,5:LH5 Bedford ihool visit expected 2.12:7 School tenders close June 21 (Merewether) Mlllfield has a vintage year 7.12:3 29,5:33 Work begina on school site (Singleton) Groups tackle school merger task 1,6:1 8.12:13 Newcastle High teachers plan stoppage Tent will Slow classroom plight (Berkeley 3,6:1 Vale) 10.12:3 Minister told of threat to schools program Funds ^proved for school r ebullding 17,6:1-3 10.12:3 A qualified advance (Leader) 18.6:2 Action follows school tent protest (Berkeley North schools in law plan 26.6:31 Vale) 11,12:3 School plans tree garden (Kotara) 7.7:11 Extra rooms fcr school approved (Barnesley) August d ate for school tenders (N'cle High 15.12:9 achool) 30.7:6 More school rooms for Hillsborough 21.12:25 Lake teachers back union on tests 3,8:10 Tenders soon for Islington 29.12:13 Teachers prepjare petition 9,8:9 School tender accepted for Merewether 10,8:8 SCHOOLS - PRIVATE History test criticised 13.8:3 Council puts limit on spending 19.8:LH1 More money for schools 30.4:8 History paper loses marks 25,8:2 North may get new indepjendent school 1,6:11 Impounded school caae "held pupils lunch" Cheap school gear widens 26,6:3 (Gateshead Weat) 25,8:14 North achool in rich class (England Grammar History test unites teachers 26,8:11 School) 20,7:8 School survey queries 8 ,000 on movements N.G.S. to take boarders 5.11:7 31.8:12 $335,000 to aid SCEGGS 13,11:5 Units for partly sighted students (Jesmond Bishop to be patron of Grammar 27.11:8 High school) 3.9:9 Grammar school head appointed 9.12:12 Morpeth history camp for students 3.9:15 New boys' school possible 17,12:5 Geology talks down under 9.9:LH2 Whitlairfs sister talks 31,12:1 High school contract let. 21.9:6 $1,4M contract for combining schools 23,9 ;1 SCHOOLS REMEDIAL AND SPECIAL School plans welcomed (Singleton) 25,9:32 $1M change for Valley school (Cessnock) Minister keen to restart dyslexia study 30,9:12 2,1:6 Boys' High students bomb out 1.10:3 A new view on dyslexia 10,3:2 Wickham school "farewell" 13.10:15 The old tried and true methods 10.3:2 Propaganda in school exam denied 15.10:3 Most dyalexia cases "just bad reading" Last speech day for school (Cooks Hill Girls 11,3:18 High school) 16.10:33 N.M.H. INDEX 79. 1976 SCHOOLS - SECONDARY (C'td) SCOUTS AND GUIDES (C'td) Centre plan for Toronto H.S. 21.10:LH1 Redhead scout going to antarctic 8,10:1 Mirror story on school criticised (Sydney) Radios give scouts link to world 12,10:8 30,10:3 Radio links scouts the world over 18.10:3 School to say farewell (Wickham) 2.11:7 Scouts in litter clean up 18.11:24 English paper starts H.S.C examination Long service honours given 25.11:LH1 3.11:7 Glendale scouts hall 9.12:LH3 Contract let for $1M school at Singleton Service to scouts honoured (Mrs Reed) 23.12:LH3 3.11:14 Two w eeks among the penguins (Neville H.S.C paper testing but fair: teacher Beston) 24.12:3 4,11:13 Hundreds farewell scouts 30,12:5 Reactions mixed on maths 5.11:5 Physics too easy: teacher 9.11:5 SEAMEN Chemistry paper "thorough" 10,11:21 Biology paper "unsatisfactory" 11,11:7 "Atrocious freighter"stranded in harbor Geography paper considered fair 12,11:6 6.1:6 Good choice in H.S.C, economics 16.11:8 Second Filipino crew in pay dispute 7 J:3 History paper "a fair test" 17,11:16 New-rich seamen start spending 8,1:3 Old girls and boys recall ihool days Owners cable $45,000 back pay for crew (Wickham) 16.11:12 9.1:3 High school film aiccess (Gateshead) 16,11:12 Seamen hit happy notes 10.1:3 H.S.C French paper "fair" 18.11:13 Fijian w ants to come back legally (John German test "pleaslngr'' 19.11:9 Slhlef) 20.1:3 H.S.C exam ends 20,11:8 Seaman's body sent to Japan 3.2:5 The pains of amalgamation 23.11:2 Freighter delayed over pay dispute (Moresby Students "blackmailed" 25.11:1 expreas) 7.2:5 Certificate "Blackmail" denied 26.11:5 Unions lift ban on ship (Moreaby express) Exam decision likely in year 27,11:5 11.2:5 End of teacher's term (Miss Ruth torkey) Minor disputes annoy seamen 2.4:7 8.12:8 Seaman found dead on ship 29.4:8 Funds approved for achool rebuilding 10.12:3 Ship leavea after agreement on pay 28.6:6 Presentation day marks retirement (Maitland Japanese coal carrier banned 22.7:1 Girls' High school) 15,12:27 Four Chinese hurt in lifeboat fall 14.9:3 Amalgamation plan dominated year 15,12:27 Hurt sailor 15.9:3 School magazine's last issue (Wickham Hurt seaman replaced 16.9:7 Girls' High s chool) 15,12:27 Sick sailor picked up (R.A.N. Submarine High school certificate "valued less" Otway) 11.10:1 16,12:6 Union demands wage lift for Japanese Morisset High additions 16,12*LH1 (Tenkai Maru) 4.11:7 A Goodbye to traditions (Cooks Hill Girls' Threat to delay ship (Iron Wyndham) 19,11:1 High school) 21.12:2 Seamen allow ship to .sail 20.11:11 School mlssea centenary (Wickham Glrla' Union ban delays B.H.P. ship High school) 23,12:2 Seamen's Union lifts ban on carrier School Job to cost $107,000 (Cooks Hill 16.12:13 Girls' High School) 29.12:8 SHARKS AND SHARK ATTACKS SCIENCE Shark at Stockton acatters surfers 12.1:3 Influx for science talks 10.5:7 7 hour battle to catch shark 1,3:3 Birthrate as zero population pointer 11.5:3 Big shark takes 3^ hours to land 15,3:1 ANZAAS conference 12.5:5 Record claim for shark 3,4:1 ANZAAS conference 13.5:3 Lark at dark gets a shark (Valentine) 16,11:1 ANZAAS conference 14.5:3 Shark haul for game fish club 22,11:1 ANZAAS conference 14.5:11 Sonic repellent for sharks 20.12:8 ANZAAS conference 15.5:3 Three shark sightings at Redhead 28.12:1 Science "heading for new era" 9.8:3 SHIPBUILDING SCOUTS AND GUIDES "Namesake" tugs for launching (Coraalr and Scout leaders honoured 23.2; 3 Pirate) 12.2:7 Scout Hall, courtesy of captive supporters Dock organisea deputation on work future 26.2:HV1 12.2:7 Venturer scouts mn with Igloo 26.2:LH2 Shipbuilders seek aid 13.2:6 Williamtown Guide first fcr honor (S.Johnston) Shipyards sinking in promises 8.3:2 11,3:HV4 No quick decision likely on shipping 25.3:3 Queen's badges to scouts, guide 11.3:LH5 Slipway stop astoiishes manager 1.4:6 Queen's scouts 18.3:LH4 Slipway men end strike 3.4:9 New company- new guides (1st Rutherford) Canberra blamed for slipway jobs 8.4:1 1,4:HV1 200 men laid off from four plants 15.4:1 New N.S.W. scout chief named (Ronald Pate) Shipyard policy mid June 6,5:7 24.4:5 Slipway gets big order 7.4:6 500 will attend scout camp 5,1:10 Carringrton Slipways launches tug (Campbell Scout group given sword 8.1:16 Cove) 11,5:7 500 scouts for Nords Wharf camp 8.1:LH1 North's shipbuilders under scrutiny 18,5:1 Scout camp gets bank 15.1:7 A,CT.U. urged to call shipbuilding strike Scouts win top award 15.1:HV1 27.5:3 Scouts may get home 12.2:HV2 P.M. gives unions challenge on shipbuilding Special tasks for Guides 19.2:LH4 3.6:1 Clubhouse Hjve by guides (Lambton) 14,4:7 Labor costs burden on shipbuilding: Fraser Scout Groups bid for hall 3,5:8 4.6:6 Belmont guide gets badge 6.5:LH3 Shipbuilding reform move 7.6:6 Venturer scouts get awards 13.5:LH3 Meeting's aira to save ship industry 14.6:1 Scouts set up area link 20.5:6 Carrington Slipway on naval list 18.6:3 Better year for area a;outs 27,5:11 Shipwrights take day off to discuss merger Extra levy a burden to guides 31.5:8 23.6:5 Inmates toast of Kurri 26.6:3 Big Australian built ships ruled out 23.6:10 200 attend opening of Kurri hall 28.6:6 Ship industry"in mess" 3.7:3 Patrol leader receives badge tonight "Information" snag on ship policy 23.7:7 1.7:LH3 Supply ship biggest built in Australia Scouts want to paint numbers 7.7:20 31.7:5 Scouta ally forth 10.7:31 Protection for shipyards pie a 2.8:1 Scouts hope to earn $500,000 22.7:7 Union link "will cut disputes" 2.8:6 Girl joins scotMng honour ranks (Joy New-class supply ship launched today McDonald) 27.7:3 (Lady Ann) 7.8:5 Wanted: a woman with a kind heart and time Northern docks look at naval tender 11.8:9 to spare 19,8:12 Federal policy expected on Dockyard 12.8:16 Ranger show activities 7.9:10 Bitter day for North (Leader) 14.8:1 Bravery award for scout (Mr Harry Harcus) Dockyard rebuffs threaten future 1 4.8:1 16.9:20 2,000 jobs on line: Wran 14.8:1 N.M.H, INDEX 80. 1976 SHIPBUILDING (C'td) SHIPPING State may buy $18M dock 16.8:1 Girls on ftie bridge give seamanship new Options for the dock (Leader) 16.8:2 meaning (P. and O. Strathmay) 25.5:3 Shipyard to 1 aunch dredge (April Hamer) Payments to ship unions "improper" 26.5:3 19.8:7 Tug crews get up to $18 pay increase 26.5:8 Mra Hamer launches $3M dredge 20.8:3 Sygna helpa P.W.D. study 27.5:3 Precipitate (Leader) 21.8:2 Payments to maritime unions "not policy" Strike call over shipping pjolicy 21,8;3 27.5:3 Another ship order goes overseas 25.8:3 Orontes model berths at M.S.B. 27.5:6 Carringrton slipways bid 25.8:3 Ships inquiry ineffectual, say seamen Deal hitch delays $40M ship order 26.8:1 29.5:5 S.A, plan to save Slip Industry 1.9:1 New ship for Aust run 9.6:29 Shipping solution auggeated 3.9:9 Union steam lifts freight rates 12.6:10 Carrington tenders for Reef ship 7.9:8 Cruise bottle returns with friend 19.6:1 Fear that dock report will be too late T.N.T, now in container leasing 22,6:8 8.9:8 Union tells shipowners to buy T,V. 23.6:9 Shipbuilding reacue backed 6.9:12 New ore carrier for Auatralia 24,6:10 Japan's shipyard crisis 9.9:2 Williamtown port study continues 30,6:12 Unions ship plan could cost jobs 9.9:3 Henderson for MSB post 1.7:18 Committee waits for shipbuilding report Schooner takes another tack 14.7:1 10,9:3 Ship freights to Europe raised 14.7:28 Japaneae shipyards face massive outback Port Inquiry submission 19.7:12 13,9:1 Ship agents in appeal on fees decision Job variety keepa big ahipyard going 15.9:1 31.7:32 Container ship for service (Columbus Dredge sails for N.Z. (W H. Resolution) Victoria) 16.9:20 7,8:5 Japan rejects cuts in shipbuilding 18.9:9 Shipping chief ends 43 year stint (Ron Japan gambles on shipping 21.9:1 Bovis) 27.8:5 A major advance (Leader) 21.9:2 N.Z, fights nuclear visit strike 1,9:3 I.A.C. tolls knell of shipbuilding 2"".9:1 Port strike attack on ANZUS: Fraser 3.9:1 Shipping future decided "in few weeks 23.9:1 The nuclear blow-up (Leader) 4.9:2 Bleak but not hopeless (Leader) 23.9:2 Truxton strike threat "may need troops" Job for life in Apan 24.9:1 4.9:3 Carrington to build $8M bulk carrier 24.9:3 Truxton strike divides A.C.T.U. 6.9:3 Shipyards plea needs "substance" 25.9:1 Truxton into port: strike called 8.9:1 Lesser ships caught in Mitsubishi net Rest port wanted for N-shlp crewa 14.9:5 1.10:1 Two vessels again up for tender 16.9:10 Dockyard future hinges on promise 2.10:3 Hobart to welcome N-ships 18.9:1 Dock men plan tent protest 8.10:1 B.H.P. c hlef Indicts maritime industry An offensive judgement (Leader) 8.10:2 28.9:3 Woman to launch two tugs (Wyambl and Wyong) New attack on shipping industry 29,9:3 11,10:8 Wartime sinking recalled (Captain Brady) New dredge to start sea trials 12,10:5 2.10:1 Trial of $3M dredge pleases shipping $626,725 for chairman 15,10:1 officials 20.10:9 Submarine meeting denied 15,10:3 Young slates "failure" to s ave shipyards Wage cost blamed for price 20.10:14 21.10:1 Botany port death threats 22.10:3 Two tugs launched today 23,10:9 43 year career ends (Mr Alan Beck) 22.10:5 Sticks and carrots (Leader) 25,10:2 Closer guard for Botany Bay activities Slipways Invest $750,000 28,10:7 26.10:3 41% aay ship aid too low 30,10:1 Diver wins Island contract 30.10:33 Talks on ship Industry to continue 2,11:1 Sweeping changes for A.N.L. urged 3,11:1 Canberra "committed" to shipbuilding 2.11:3 New owner for ship (Iron Wyndham) 18.11:14 Decision on dockyard urgent:Wran 3,11:1 Call for tighter shipping control 23.11:3 Policies for change (Leader) 3.11:2 W'ldors to take a dive 24.11:3 Cabinet divided over future of shipbuilding Shipping section closes (Howard Smith) 30.11:16 4,11:9 Bay port aid to Sydney 2.12:6 Two tugs planned "on spec" to save Jobs 9,11:1 Container firms attacked on charges 9.12:14 On qjec, (Leader) 10.11:2 Aborigines report strange submarines 30,12:3 New ship firat for Australia (Union Rotati) 10.11:15 SHIPPING - ACCIDENTS AND WRECKS Election of shipbuilding delegates 11.11:13 Fraser takes a U.S, line 17.11:2 Sygna ready for tow 10,1:3 Shipbuilding delegates 17.11:7 Sygna section will arrive in one piece Slipways to launch two tugs 30.11:12 14.1:5 P.M. denies deal on Whyalla shipyard 2.12:3 Sudden death of tug cook delays last Japan trip a mystery (Mr Kidd) 7.12:1 Sygna tow 15,1:6 Qld Ministers wife to launch tug (Broadsound) Police end tug cook death inquiry 16,1:5 7,12:9 Sygna bow ready for long tow 17,1:3 Japanese unions back dock cause 9,12:3 Navy finds no trace of missing ore ship Tomago shipyard ha s busy work day 15.12:9 17,1:3 A dubious "first" (Leader) 27.12:2 Cyclone delays Sygna 19,1:3 Sygna bow on its way 22.1:1 SHIPPING A reminder (Leader) 22.1:2 Helicopter plan in Sygna salvage 12.2:7 Wheel turns Into history 7.1:17 Heart ailment killed cook 27.2:3 Lifeboat stuck with rust - solicitor 14,1:4 $80,000 damage in ship crash (Iron Dampier Watt St loses shipping firms (Union and Novikov Priboy) 6.3:3 Bulkshlps Pty Ltd) 10,2:7 Waves push Sygna deeper into sand 11.3:3 Copter helps ship at sea (Iron tfideavour t) Man claims rights to old Dutch wreck 11.2:7 (Gilt Dragon) 24.3:6 Whyalla job for idle dredge 13.3:9 Engine failure blamed for harbour mishap Faithful harbour dredge for sale 18.3:9 (Sydney) 13.4:3 Sydney, Kembla strikes hold up 57 ships Runaway ship makes an Instant Pisa 23.6:1 24.3:13 Japanese freighter, Melbourne collide 26,7:3 Tug row stops ah ipping 25.3:1 Fourth group to tackle Sygna 2,9:16 Petrol stocks "for two weeks" 23.3:7 Oyster Bank victims (P,Attaslam) 4,9:7 Newcastle tugs may go back tomorrow 26.3:3 Sub salvage to go ahead (Darwin) 18.9:3 Shipping cargo service planned 26.3:5 Petrol tanker holed; area cleared (Tas) Shipping policy details sought 30.4:3 20.12:1 Tug-of-war (Leader) 5.5:2 Tugboat men end strike, but dispute not over SHORTLAND COUNTY COUNCIL 5,5:21 Tug men resume atrike 6.5:3 Nesca running own workers' insurance plan Striking tug men to meet 7.5:5 16,1-5 Petrol supply threat eases 8.5:9 48 years of work to end (R.Abbott) 19.1:6 Timor bound ship to visit Newcastle 14.5:5 Prams step behind 19.1:10 Newcastle may get shipping council 19.5:7 Power policy may change 6.2:6 Tankers lejectad 25.5:3 Nesca plugs power charges loophole 6.2:6 N.M.H. INDEX 81. 1976 SHORTLAND COUNTY COUNCIL (C'td) SHOWS (C'td) Nesca Inspectors plan "disruption" 25.2:8 $100,000 facelift for(Singleton) 22.3:10 S.CC warns children 1.3:7 Kerrigan resigns after one show as Electricity costs soar as ban continues secretary 23.3:1 3.3:16 Show secretary "had 43 bosses" (R.Kerrigan) Hutnanlty, economics in aaving gulls 5.3:3 27.3:3 lron"blew up" after 3 months 5,3:3 Gloucester Show boosted 1.4:HV1 S.CC. plans $4M work program 5.3:5 Muswellbrook show prices unchanged 1.4:HV1 Repair waived 5.3:5 Lands Minister to open show 2.4:7 Scoreboard nil; club $150 5.3:3 Show steward retires after 56 years Council crew gives treea "grim Trim" 19.3:6 Reg. Bray MBE) 22.4:11 Counselling for S.CC. workers 2.4:5 Show day switch likely 9.6:9 County warns of sub-statinn dangers 30.4:8 Flyli'tj farmer gets show job (Hugh Colllts) Nesca to seek say in planning 8.5:30 20.7:3 County "not at fault" 19.5:15 Costs hit Hunter show 21.8:31 Pension power rebates sought 28,5:5 Ex-raayor to opjen show at Maitland 11.10:9 Nesca link operates 24 hours a day 28.5:9 Dungog show receipts down 15.11:6 Nesca work delayed over pay dispute 3.6:7 $30,000 for s howground 23.12:5 Dispute hearing a>ught 4.6:7 Nesca "delays" 5.6:5 SKATEBOARDS $100,000 loan accepted 2.7:5 Building society lo an for S.CC 16.7:8 Helmet for ridera suggested 15.1:15 Swansea sub-station work to start 22.7:LH3 Skateboard nuisance: police can act 1.3:12 C.S.B. lends $iM to council 30.7:12 Skating reply "not aiswer" 3.3:12 Insurance men get awards 3,8:10 Skateboards banned at velodrome 17.5:8 Local tenders favoured by council 6.8:5 Skateboard opinions sought 30,6:10 Power conditlons"could deter Industries" Qld call for skateboard controls 19.11:13 18.8:14 Sub-division power "Impeded" 1.9:14 SOCCER Light atandards may have to be replaced 8.9:9 Spectators' brawls cut match short Poles "should go" 8,9:9 (Melbourne) 2.2:3 Kite filers beware 16,9:17 Curran may return to Rosebuds 12.2:24 Trust wants S.CC. off mountain top 22.9:6 Government cut back raakes junior soccer Major consumers use more electricity goal harder 12.2:24 8.10:3 Trip was rewarded for Senkalski 9.3:13 Engineers restoring Wlnns power 22.10:5 McNabb waa top goalkeep<=r 19.3:16 County elects 1977 officers 4.11:7 Date was the greatest (Reg Date) 9.4:14 Power rate Increase ahead 5.11:5 Life award for man on the ball (B.Bromley) Elections 5.11:5 14.4:LH4 S.CC. spends thousands en computer 9.11:8 Selection quandary for soccer coach 24.4:34 Power rate to rise 20.11:6 Soccer official may resign 29.4:26 Power bills rise 12% in January 26.11:1 Recognition for a true soccer man Wires over launching ramps to be moved (Sid Grant) 7.5:14 2.12:7 It's the mind that raatters 10.5:3 Defrosting warning shock to public 16.12:7 Spurs slara North 5-1 13.5:20 Shortland raeter rate Increase 31.12:7 Garae "topped when fans slash player 17.5:3 Johnston gets second chance in England SHOOTING 20.5:22 Board gives ground to junior soccer Brook hopes for "jackpot" 6,1:14 27.5:LH6 Lake team wins titles 22,1:LH1 Soccer club finds field rent hurdle 1.6:10 Riflemen earn Queen's award 17.3:30 Hardes heading for Scotland 9.6:38 Shooter claima raedal hopes are bright Strikers bid tor place 9.6:38 (Don Brook) 1.7:22 Larab out of soccer pjast 16.6:30 Lake air rifle club on target with new Soccer to pick chief 17.6:24 range 5.8:LH6 "Alfred the Great" atood tall In code Air rifle interest growing 14.10:LH3 (Artie Quill) 20.8:14 Rifle range opens (Germania Club, warnera Wallsend on top again in soccer 19.7:20 Bay) 29.11:8 Not doing a Melba, aays Lamb 22.7:24 Sights set on expanding sport 2.12:LH4 Roaebuda rising 88, in full bloom 3.9:18 Loan query sent to cluba (Muswellbrook) SHOWS 6.9:10 Australian captain never played for his ; New schedules for ahow at Morisset 8.1:LH3 state (Clarrie Coults) 22.10:14 Admission fees up for show 21.1:9 Soccer po sltlons to be filled 9,11:18 Show charge Increased (Maitland) 2.2:7 Sullivan elected aoccer secretary 10.11:32 Increased entries for Morisset show 5.2:LH1 Newcastle United must push for premier Show goea on in rain, mud (Morisset) 9.2:8 soccer league berth 26.11:16 No entry f ee for show girl contest 11.2:7 Senkalski heads for Sydney 30.11:22 Entrance price up for show 12.2:HV1 Goalkeepers sights on 36th season (Ron Rodeo events for show 16.2:8 Parr) 24.12:12 Weather harapers show - Morisset 19.2:LH3 Show gets more horse entries 20,2:3 SOCIAL SECURITY $160,000 boost fo r show 21.2:5 Wide range of events at diow 23.2:6 Village forms club (Hawkins Masonic Village) Show art "improving" 25,2:12 1.1:7 Uni students ahow high-wire skills 26.2:17 Service centre answers many queries 3.1:LH4 Sideshow alley "at best" 26.2:17 25,000 Deals delivered 6.1:HV3 Attendance down but takings increase 26.2:18 Family Act "further threat" 14.1:15 Maitland ahow in rain cover gamble 26.2:HV1 Life Line goes to Toronto 22.1:LH1 Free child admiaaion a "success" 27.2:11 Trying to cut spending in Social Security Show gate takings increase 28.2:9 4.2:2 Show cay riddle for Maitland shoppers 1.3:3 Social planner hopjeful for Hunter Council Fewer at show, takings up 1.3:12 4.2:15 Rain dims Maitland show hope 3.3:3 An open door for people with pressing Show judges praiae standards 4.3:10 problems 5.2:LH2 Rain dampens shows opening (Maitland) Work starts on village centre (Hawkins 4.3:HV1 Masonic Village) 6.2:3 Cessnock prices increase 40c. 4.3:HV1 "Army" to aid of homeless family 10.2:1 $5,000 for Dungog pavilion 4.3:HV4 Norhtern women to head new council (Cr Maitland show results 6.3:8 Butler and E. Hicks) 11.2:11 Cessnock show "best ever" 11.3:HVl Distraught wives lose child case 12.2:1 Maitland show may never be the same 11.3:HV1 Man first to call on new crisis centre 15th Royal for Dungog man (K.Mackay) 11.3:HV1 12,2:LH1 Early rain hampers C essnock show 13.3:3 .sympathy. Justice (Leader) 13.2:2 10,000 brave rain, mud for Cfessnock 15.3:9 Family finds home at Kilaben Bay Gresford show prices up, but public grains (Mr and Mrs W. Simpson) 13,2:6 18.3:HV1 N.M.H. INDEX 82, 1976 SOCIAL SECURITY (C'td) SOCIAL SEICURITY (C'td) Whitlam to ojjen home - St Vincent de Paul |1M to help aged (Wescott Home) 9.11:3 18,2:5 •$14,000 boost from art union (Hawkin Masonic Repjatriation must stay: report 26,2:3 Village, Edgeworth) 11,11:LH1 Priest looks at mental health 4,3:12 Long Jetty centre to open 16,11:15 |aiwelfare proposal supported 5,3:3 Two more aenior citizen centres planned Group seta u p information aervice 11,3:7 20,11:35 Clinic forma groupa for parenta 11,3:LH5 $iM aged units at Scone 27.11:5 Day care centre opens in Raymond Terrace Maimed and forgotten of industry 29,11:2 16,3:HV1 Hunt opjens Scone aged unlta 29.11:11 Hoatel for Aged almoat ready 29,3:8 Father holds family together (Mr Harry Special need of hjmeleas "revealed" 31,3:10 Scarfe) 30.11:1 Social welfare pian"not being axed" 3,4:5 Helping communities help themselves 2,12:LH3 65 programa could suffer 3.4:5 Welfare need high In city 7.12:1 The empty neat ayndrome (M,Delprat) 3,4:7 Newcastle ranked 17th o n social disadvantage Lone mothers m ost needy of welfare 8,4:1 map 7,12:16 Family cluater idea gaining aupport 8,4:17 Report shows "state need" 8,12:1 Mental aickneas high in North 10,4:1 Talks sought on city's homeless 8,12:19 Government tipped to keep welfare plan Long Jetty centre for aged 9,12:LH5 13,4:7 Helping the needy (Leader) 10,12:2 Some aged people destitute 15,4:3 Support for social report 15,12:11 Homes for aged may get loaa 21,4:6 Personal problems aid (Newcastle City Decade of aervice for life lino 21.4:23 Mission) 16,12:16 Servlcea to aged to be co-ordinated Senator hits social security "error" (Muswellbrook) 22.4:12 20,12:12 Council may raiae loan for tostel (Denman) Aid for lone fathera wanted 22.12:11 22,4:13 Ex-servicemen's centre to admit women Young help old in letirement 5,5:29 23.12:LH3 A cheerful home for homeless girls 6,5:13 Groups asked to apply for aid 31.12:4 Aged centre goes ahead (Morisset) 6,5:LH5 Life lino now in 12 countries 12,5:18 SOLAR ENERGY New family planning clinics 20,5:13 Work on centre delayed (Long Jetty Senior Scope widens for suns energy 30.3:2 Citizen's) 20,5:LH1 Solar heaters (Leader) 27.11:2 Kahibah centre for aged to open 20.5:LH3 Group to give information 27,5{14 SOUTH AUSTRALIA P,M, and social welfare 3.6:2 P.W.P. helps battlers 11.6:1 Adelaide chews its nails 1,1:3 Centr-al coast gets final aocial grant Dunstan scoffa at tidal wavea 12.1:1 17,6:LH1 Panic spreads at snail pace 17,1:1 More ervlces for the Hind - R,B,S. 23,6:20 Adelaide la aerene - seer unseen 19.1:3 Check on Social spending urged 23,6:24 Adelaide awinga for Doomaday 20,1:1 Minister to visit welfare projects 28,6:6 Snail, frog diet for lost man 27,1:6 Graziera will aid charity 29,6:3 S.A, premier snubs Kerr 17,3:13 Move to get land for centre 30,6:18 A rare mind (Leader) 6.5:2 Send a team, urgea regional aocial group S.A, Governor switches off 6.5:3 1,7:19 Police raid anger 8.5:1 Inquiry on coat of aocial worker 2.7:5 Judge a "brisk mover" 13.5:1 Refuge committee needs aite 5.7:9 Aborigine offered leading post (Sir Citizens' centre site chosen (Glouceater) Douglas Nlcholls) 14.5:1 6,7:6 Sir Douglas "waiting" 15,5:3 Girl lecturer finda inner motivation 7.7:24 Sir Mark falls silent for a little while Visit to discuas needs of aged 8,7:LH1 21,5:15 Salvationists give centre priority 9.7:7 Sir Douglas orders T.V. man out 26,5:1 Cook artefacts in new units for aged 14.7:9 Black Governor (Leader) 26,5:2 Wickham "in backwater" 15.7:10 Appology appeases Sir Douglaa 27,5:1 Social development council to icet 15.7:LH1 Party funds inquiry 15.6:3 2 stagre plan for senior citizens' centre Leader landa behind bars 27,7:3 opposed 17.7:31 A Gerrymander revised 18 ,8:2 Belmont to get $2.7M hostel for aged Drought enda 4,10:1 29,7:7 Swearing in Dec 1, (Sir Douglas Nichols) $225M for aged statement revives Budget leak 4.11:8 row, 30,7:3 U.K. court may judge S.A. laws 5.11:6 Valley t alka on social pjolicy 30,7:7 Liberals have P.S. spies: Dunstan 20,11:35 Regional councila liture "uncertain" 2,8:7 Oliphant supports Kerr on dismissal 22,11:3 Bateau Bay aged homea approved 2,8:10 S.A. creates history: Sir Douglas aworn in Central ccaat social granta allocated 2,12:1 2,8:10 Bill not for de facto wivea 2.12:10 Grants to homes for aged approved 3,8:7 Dunstan weds ataff member 23.12:1 Projects for aged granted $1,84M 4,8:15 Changes In social security 4,8:29 SPACE EXPLORATION "listening post" helps with problems 5.8:LH2 Australia involved in space investigation Welfare a "combined effort" 9.8:6 16,4:5 Protest on changrea for subaidy 12,8:6 Space debris fire doubted 2.6:27 Meditation aa anawer to atroaa li;.8:LH2 Viking gives new views of Mars 23,6:7 Self-help acheme "endangered" 16,8:8 Mars takes limelight 1,7:2 Miniater denies offices to close 21,8;31 Group has use for junk 23.8:6 SPASTIC CENTRE Branxton - Greta to get "Meals" soon 23.8:10 Next meals service (Cardiff) 24,8:3 Spastic centre gets $2,500 1,7:LH3 Minister defends welfare services 28,8:3 Spastic centre preaident (K,Gordon) 13.9:9 Anthony opens Maitland units 28,8:3 Spastic centre job starts ea rly 1977 Belmont needs discussed 2,9:LH1 27,11:9 Valley units for aged cost $iM 6,9:11 Yachtsman will opjen village (Jim Hardy) Delays trouble spastic centre 15,12:7 9,9:LH1 Getting off the atreeta 18,9:7 SPECIAL ARTICLES Aged centre finance aought 4,10:9 Cardiff meals centre to open tonight 14,10:LH3 Working in Paradise 1,1:2 On the trek to oblivion 18,10:1 Detente first front in aecond cold war 2.1:2 Lifeline wants more interpreters 18,10:9 Mystery of the atray egg (Athel D'Ombrain) Plan to care for "homeless men" 19,10:1 3,1:7 Homeless men (Leader) 19.10:2 Touch of Australia in Scotland 3,1:7 Homeless men may get special care 20.10:11 Communist with grace of a mandarin Social body to aid resident groups 22.10:11 (ChCJw En Lai) 10,1:2 Support for lone parents sought 27.10:16 Why cannot Asia feed itaelf? 10,1:2 Welfare group chooses first projects 2,11:3 Watergate stumpa Latin expjert 10,1:2 Granta to lone parenta criticised 3,11:19 Cricket watching Gulls are usurpers (Athel D'Ombrain) 10.1:7 Back to pedal power 10.1:7 N.M.H, INDEX 83 1976 (C'td) SPECIAL ARTICLES SPECIAL ARTICLES (C'td) She's a speedway swlr)ger! 10,1:7 Kerra career dissected 6.4:2 Luxury along the lazy river (A,Watkins) 'Callaghan a safety leader 7,4:2 10,1:7 Hughes, the phantom recluse 7,4:2 Russia pjuts maritime clock back 50 years Webs catch small birds (AD'Ombrain) 17,4:6 12,1:2 The scapegoats of C}allipoli (J,Comorford) What the Angola crisis is all about 13.1:2 24,4:7 Latest weapon: Fcjod pjower 13.1:2 Penny brochure tells the Anzac Story (P,Haalam) When a pjoliticlans thoughts turn to kiaaing 24,4:7 babiea 14.1:2 The myatery of the "debil-debil" ahcjoa Welfare state does not conform to party (Athel D'Ombrain) 24.4:7 line 14.1:2 How will they atop Carter 27.4:2 Rod menace looms again - Who could replace Harah verdict on Monty 30,4:2 Tun Razak as a symbol of unity? 15,1:2 Tailor made man a atep nearer 1,5:7 Brain drain saps the Third World 15.1:2 Flappers idol looks back on his starry "Ferrybridge six" fight closed ahop 17,1:2 days (Aubrey Kollner) 1,5:7 Deaerting church to save tax 17,1:2 Tap dancers ol the insect world (Athol River Kwai apologry 17,1:2 D'Ombrain) 1,5:7 You can choose your own sweet dreams Wlreleaa aystem helps save India'a tigora 17,1:7 3.5:2 Mowing stops while willloa raiae a family Monatora to minlaturea come to Lake 8,5:7 (A,D'Ombrain) 17,1:7 Cambodia changed Into one big agrarian Russia flexes sea muacle 19,1:2 labour camp 10,5:2 Dlvora throw doubt on U.S. hiatory 19.1:2 No stopping the diasadonts 11,5:2 New sights on long, cold train ride 19.1:2 Odd talea of a aplder and a currawong Survival ark - and na ture doea it all (Athel D'Ombrain) 15,5:7 19.1:3 Dr. K. everyone'a fall guy (Dr Klaainger) Long road to prealdency 20.1:2 21.5:2 Rhodeala peace bid draga on 20,1:2 The mixed up mallards from Lower Belford Killing out cf proportion 20.1:2 (Athel D'Ombrain) 22.5:7 Hanoi calla forcea to combat readineas Britain's new headaches 27.5:2 21.1:2 A city of beauty and terror 27.5:2 Eluaive outlaw'a dream atirs (Chin Peng) Ogre faced spider Is night time net caster 21,1:2 (Athel D'Ombrain) 29,5:7 Concorde Day 21.1:2 Guerilla war sapping Burma's already feeble Case of Dr. X, 22,1:2 economy 31,5:2 Israel turns to aun for pjow or 23,1:2 No nicotioa for auper paaaengora (R,Lurie) Careless Identification of sharks (Athol 5,6:7 D'Ombrain) 24,1:7 A week to remember (N, Barney) 5,6:7 Wounded knee troubles U.S. 26.1:2 Sad end for big fiah (A.D'Ombrain) 5.6:7 Mrs Gandhi tightens clamp on critics 27,1:2 The loat Utopia (W, Roderick) 19,6:7 Snowman has no righta 27,1:2 The day of the dancing dolphins (A,D'Ombrain) Dr Waldhelm playa It cold 27,1:2 Job depression (Paul Rea) 12,6:7 (19,6:7) U,S. and Soviet apy aet-upa look alike Stay-at-home swallows (A,D'Ombrain) 12,6:7 28,1:2 Its fun pjuttlng on dog (M, Delprat) Italian envoy la so British 28,1:2 24,6:14 A day in the life of a traveller 29,1:2 Between Ockers and Ponimles (M, Delprat) Helium horaea may be back 29,1:2 24,6:15 Singapore loaing touch of colour 29,1:2 Her fate: to become a leper 26,6:7 Blow to South African detente 30,1:2 Bottle Idea such a corker (T, Barraaa) Jawa! They're least of the worrlea 26,6:7 (T, Barraaa) 1,1:7 Feather fixing moana life or death to The mixed up mud crab (A,D'Ombrain) 31,1:7 ducks (A. D'Ombrain) 26,6:7 P-N,G. battlea for ialand 2.2:2 Lonely Ducheas neara Llfe'a aid 30.6:25 Medical exponaea haunt America 2,2:2 Doga might enjoy thoao loud banga British ahun univeraltlea 5,2:2 (A,D'Ombrain) 3,7:7 Vatican aex lulea cauae rift 7,2:2 Hoapital roae from compaaalon (Mrs Marie Self-determination for East Timor 7,2:2 Ellla, founder of Weatern auburba The gossamer glory on Greenwattle Rd, hoapital and the R.S.P.CA.) 3.7:7 (A,D'Ombrain) 7,2:7 Inaect flaahea out love calla (Athel Nightmare for diaaadent in mental hospital D'Ombrain) 10.7:7 9,2:2 A alap in the face from a apinning ahark Long list complied of those still held (A.D'Ombrain) 17.7:7 9,2:2 The tree aklnk that took the wrong turning Cancer doctor awaits "cure" ruling 10,2:2 (A.D'Ombrain) 31.7:7 What mkea Bobby Bugden tick? (T,Barraaa) The beautlea of Antarctica (Jean Bailey) 14,2:7 31.7:7 A flightleaa chicken (A,D'Ombrain) 14,2:7 Pacific apjecka a worry (Gilbert Islands) Taming the N.G. wilda 19,2:10 5.8:2 Pacal left nothing to chance (S, and S, Yabbies by any other name (A.D'Ombrain) McClung) 21,2:7 7.8:7 The fork tailed cata are on the move 21,2:7 Web spinners unlimited decorate my garden N.Z, awitches direction 27,2:2 (A.D'Ombrain) 14.8:7 John Ccjotea - man of many parta (D,Knox) The pastor with winga (Paator Len Barnard) 28,2:7 14.8:7 The atrange mannerisms of motha (A,D'Ombrain) Little boy loat comes of age (Stephen Walls) 28,2:7 21,8:7 Budget alaahed to the bone 4,3:2 Odd changes happen in an animals diet Animal'a walkabout trlcka (A,D'Ombrain) 6,3:6 (Athel D'Ombrain) 28,8:7 The dollar bird from Dora Creek (A,D'Ombrain) A voice from the sleazy aluma (C.J. Dennia) 13,3:7 28,8:7 American anger might cloae Panama artery All that wriglea ia not a anake (Athel 15,3:2 D'Ombrain) 4.9:7 Router - the colourful atory behind the name Mao'a riae to power 10.9:2 15,3:2 Valley'a myatery animal appjears again State tax aid likely for U.K. political (Athel D'Ombrain) 18.9:7 partiea 18.3:2 Shark ray a long way from home 25.9:7 U.S. unemployment breeds problems 19,3:2 The wondora of modern train travel Bee hawke, queen of the motha (A,D'Ombrain) (K, Longworth) 2.10:7 20,3:7 Stunned darter becomea a hissing patient Living on edge of terror - Farmhouse in (Athel D'Ombrain) 2.10:7 Rhodesia's front lino 23,3:2 Cattle ogrrets become tractor followers Giant herrlnga in Lake Mtcquarie 27,3:7 (Athel D'Ombrain) 9.10:7 Jimmy'a world crashed (J. Meikle) 27,3:7 Feathered frivolity on hay shed roof Fleet street'a aickneas 1.4:2 (Athel D'Ombrain) 16,10:7 Busy bees thrive on cotoneaster (A,D'Ombrain) Strange bird and animal tragedies (Athel 3,4:7 D'Ombrain) 23,10:7 A matter of style for party 1 oader (Britain) Put a wonder-wheel in your cupboard 30,10:7 5,4:2 The Philippines back in favour (Allan watkins) 30,10:7 N,M,H, INDEX 84 1976 SPECIAL ARTICXES (C'td) SPORTING FACILI'I'IES (C'td) Sea eagles fly in for a varied diet Singleton sports appeal funds 25,3:HV4 (Athel D'Ombrain) 30.10:7 Progress on sport centre (Singleton) 5,4:11 The hump back whales put on a show Singleton appeal growing 8,4:HV4 (Athel D'Ombrain) 6,11:7 M^H,R, to opjen centre (Singleton) 15,4:7 English history as it was told (P,A. Haslam) Beard aids sport appjeal 19,4:9 6.11:7 Singleton stadium opened 3,5:13 The underwater invasion off our coast Lake Munmorah plans sport development (Athel D'Ombrain) 13,11:7 6,5:LH1 Vampire of sandpit to gauzy winged fly Mannerlng Park plan for sport 6,5:LH1 (Athel D'Ombrain) 20,11:7 President defends sports Ground 7,5:14 The beloved of a-ench cops - and robbers Maitland complex under review 13.5:20 (Eric Wiseman) 25.11:13 Sports centre discussion 13,5:LH4 A "thousand legged worm" with no bite Sportsgrround inproved 13.5 :LH4 (Athel D'Ombrain) 27,11:7 No money to develop sport complex 14,5:14 S,S, a car lor cads (E, Wiseman) 8,12:25 Stand timber "rotted and eaten" 23.6:15 Some birds fly Into wrong places Sports groups seek finance 29.7:LH1 (A,D'Ombrain) 11,12:7 $300,000 call for sports centre 5,8:LH3 Rescue of a topknot pigeon (Athel D'Ombrain) Football fans pay for splinters 1,9:14 27,12:6 $10,000 to Terrace spxjrting area 8,9:9 $20,000 for Toronto Amenities 1,10:3 SPEED BOATING SQUASH Water speed record set (K, Warby) 15.3:1 Heather McKay sportswonan extroardinary SPORT 26,2:18 Life membership for Neil Green 16,4:8 A year of success for Wyoming sportgirl Squash court plan for pjools 15,9:9 (L.Callaghan) 8,1:LH6 Al still fighting for charity (Al Burke) STATE DOCKYARD 4,2:32 Jesse Owens to present awards 9,2:3 Dock organises deputation on work future Sporting move on aid chop 14 ,2:32 12,2:7 Dedication pays off for diver (S, Garvey) One for the book (Leader) 16,2:2 4,3:20 Dockyard statement may take month 17.2:3 Long distance rider shows the way (S, Mavin) Mountain ranges are ship-shaped 25.2:7 4,3:LH6 Dock work panel to see Punch 2.3:7 Sport tours to South Africa gain approval Plumbers to meet over dispute 2.3:8 5,3:1 Dockyard's future under threat 9,3:2 Loss of leg did not affect sporting life Dockyard plea to ministers 18,3:3 (A, Connor) 5.3:14 F.I,A. condemns Canberra on dockyard Pegging team brings back world title 19,3:6 29,3:7 Dockyard to make tanker seaworthy 20.3:9 Marathon walker in North (H, Willmore) 7,4:7 M.L.A, fails in dockyard urgency• move Brothera in atate aide (Robert and Clary 26,3:3 Haberl) 7.4:30 ACTU group to visit dockyard 26,3:3 Steel shod walk across country 8.4:3 Strikes suicide for dock 27.3:1 Walker keeps going despite accident Dockyard aeeking $750,000 order 31.3:7 (H. Willmore) 9.4:1 Dockyard grroup to petition Fraser 2,4:6 Distance walker back on the road 10,4:11 Shelley aet to aail today 6,4:6 Three students seek record on motor bike Troubled ahlp needs more repairs (Shelley) 20.4:3 7,4:8 Mock battles of old for "tattoo" 20 ,4:6 70 Dockyard ahlpwrlghta on atrike 8,4:10 Following Cook in power boats 20,4:12 Chamber crlticiaea Dockyard uniona 10,4:5 Highland games crowd down 3,5:7 Delay may cost dockyard ship contract Young rider topa endurance race (Campbell 16,4:1 Wood) 8,7:LH6 20,000 sign plea for ship order 5,5:3 Throwing contest thia week 21,7:36 Wran dock move 14,5:1 Brick champion doea It again 26,7:3 Dockyard petition trip 15,5:3 A aporting chance (Leader) 27,7:2 North's shipbulldera under acrutlny 18.5:1 Hang gilder filers await safety la ws 30,7:2 Wran will seek dockyard action 19,5:3 Footballer geta banned for 10 years 3,8:1 Dockyard mans outburat in House 21.5:1 N,R,U. susfjends two more 3,8:16 New ship but declining need (Baas Trader) Black sport talent stifled 26,8:2 25.5:7 Grants 22,9:28 Ship order needed to aave 600 dock jobs Multi racial sport welcomed 25,9:1 26,5:1 Blacks in sport "gradual move" 4,10:3 A,N,L. may order 4 ahips from Japan Rodeo titles lost on cattle 5,10:1 26,5:1 State grants fcr sports 5.10:8 A,C,T,U, urged to call shipbuilding atrike Arnold Glass for classic 9,10:30 27,5:3 Ocean race *andoned after first leg 11,10:7 Dockyard fate known soon 28,5:1 Sportsman of year avard 13.10:29 Dockyard lobby pressure grown 29.5:3 Board rider wins top award (Mark Richards) Unions hint at strike on dock 6. 4.6:6 20,10:32 Dockyard puts flexible one union system to Sport groups face Hason fee 28,10:LH1 tradesmen 9.6:21 Family enriched North's sport lore 29,10:14 Premier seeka talka on Dock 10,6:3 Lakeside aoftball grroup planned 18,11 :LH6 The price of succeas (Leader) 15,6:2 S,A. multiracial sport conundrum 25,11:23 Talks on dock proposals 16,6:11 Sport grant query for Minister 25.11:LH5 State Dock "could be competitive" 17,6:11 Sport came first at the Hills home 17.12:16 Dock talks agree changea needed 18,6:7 Indonesians Join akydivera 29,12:3 Terma of directora extended 18,6:7 Lottery to aid qxjrt proposed 31,12:4 Delay for ahlp'a handover 18,6:7 Not our best year but future bright 31,12:12 Dockyard uniona confer 23,6:7 Dockyard chief on study tour 25,6:5 SPORTING FACILITIES Dock workera want changes 25,6:7 Dockyard to launch ship next month (Flinders The Bitrance Surf club work almost Range) 28.6:6 completed 22,1:LH2 Dockyard silent on ahlp call 30,6:7 Sporta Ground stands as hirden 31.1:32 Dockyard pledge on strike action 30,6:12 Sports ground "could te host to league" Ship repairers seek $15M floating dock for 4,2:11 North 1,7:3 Athletics stadium project in Speers Point Dockyard awarded $iM repjair Job 8,7:7 plans 5,2:LH4 Dockyard investigates collapsed crane 17,7:9 $10,000 sports centre appeal at Singleton Shipyards look at bleak future" 27,7:3 26,2:HV4 Dockyard wina ahlp repair contract 29,7:7 Spjorts centre appeal totals $1,000, 8,3:14 Launching vantage points (Flindera range) Singleton appjeal picks up 11,3:HV4 31,7:5 Muswellbrook makes pjool decisions 18,3:HV4 Dungogs first pool manager retires Dockyard plans cut cost oil carrier (Mr McKenny) 18,3:HV4 (Flinders Range) 2,8:1 N,M,H, INDEX 85, 1976 STATE DOCKYARD (C'td) STATE DOCKYARD (C'td) Protection for shipyards plea 2.8:1 Fraaer asked dockyard for more details Dockyard undercurrents 3.8:2 17.11:3 Giant ore-carrier in [>ort -(Alnwick Castle) Shipbuilding delegatea 17.11:7 9.8:10 Uniona ban Japanese carrier 18.11:8 Northern dejcks look at naval tender 11.8:9 Dock men meet Wran today 18.11:8 Bitter day for North (Laador) 14.8:1 Dockyard future hingea on talks 19.11:3 Dockyard rebuffs threaten future 14.8:1 Two ship deal ptuna dock uniona 20.11:1 2,000 Jobs on line: Wran 14,8:1 Still no anawers (Leader) 20.11:2 State may buy |18M dock 16,8:1 Dock aurvival up to unions, Nixon says Options for the dock (Leader) 16,8:2 22.11:1 Wran wants $30M for state dock 17,8:1 Workera may seek A.C.T.U. action 22.11:1 Union chief answers ninlster on dockyard Dockmen to aee Premier, then Hawke 23.11:1 18,8:3 Dock conflict no answer (Leader) 24.11:2 A,N,L, shops ki Japan - timetable set for dcjck Clash on dock statement 24.11:3 yard sackings 19.8:1 2 telegrams for Fraaer on dock 24.11:14 "Calloiis politics" attacked 19.8:LH1 Hawke aeea hope for dock talks 25,11:1 Ships from Japan face A.C.T.U. ban 20.8:1 Correction to article of 24.11.76 - Finality for dockyard (Leader) 20.8:2 Mr Wran will not viait Newcaatle 2'i.ll:3 Strikes sejught on dock dismissals 20.8:7 Hawke to hear argumonta for retaining Strike call over shipping pjolicy 21.8:3 dockyarda 26.11:3 Walkers walk off ti protest 24,8:1 Hawke attempta deal on dock ponallea 27.11:1 Betallatlon (Leader) 24,8:2 Fraaer firm on dock atand 29.11:3 Dockyard strike unwise 24,8:2 Dockyard conflict on devaluation effect Deal hitch delays $40M ahlp order 26,8:1 30,11:3 Dockyard "can be better" 27.8:3 Hawke to tell A.C.T.U. of city talka on Harah Stcts cf life (Loader) 30,8:1 dockyard 30,11:12 Wran offera $7M to save Jobs 30,8:1 More support for dockyard men 1.12:16 The Baser plan (Leader) 28.8:2 P.M, denies deal on Whyalla shipyard P.M, will delay ship action 3 weeks 31,8:1 2.12:3 No time to [lay (Leader) 31,8:2 Unions back dockmen's plan 2.12:12 Employers dockyard plea 31,8:2 "Save the dockyard" meeting cancelled 8.12:3 State calls for temporary aid 31,8:2 Japanese unions "back dock cause" 9,12:3 Blow to cfefence if dockyard closed 1,9:3 Wran tells P,M, of main dock hurdles Japan's ships in line as targets 2,9:1 10,12:3 Politics and ttie dock (Leader) 2.9:2 Wran looks at P,M.'8 rebuff on dock 11.12:3 Dockyard get s tug Job (Waratah) 2,9:10 Wharfalde proteat cut abort 11,12:9 Protest delays Japanese ship 3,9:1 Wran aurprlaed at P,M,'8 stand on dock Industrial hannony aplauded 4,9:9 13,12:1 Leaders inito in rffort to eive dockyard Deadline (Leader) 14,12:2 Dockyard groupa aoek meeting aupport 14.12:3 8,9:7 Dockyard workera back A.C.T.U. plan 15.12:7 Fear that dock leport will bo too late Lord mayor aeea dock optiona 15.12:13 8,9:8 P.M. offera new deadline on dockyard 17.12:1 Dock meeting calls for hatter deal 9,9:1 Fraaer axea ahipbuilding 18.12:1 Turning pjoint for dock (Leader) 9,9:2 Short aigrhted and atupid (Leader) 18.12:2 A,CT,U. men to report on dock 10,9:8 Dock nen support pjorposal 13,9:7 State bid for aid on fleating dock 20.12:1 Civic plea for dockyard time 21.12:1 Power sharing challenge 14,9:2 Compenaatlon (Leader) 22.12:2 Big orowd tippjed for dock meeting 15,9:3 Ferry plana not scrapped: Cox 22.12:3 Dockyard "closure" a disaster 16.9:1 Dock joba go; 60 out in 1977 24.12:4 Dockyard unions lake pact 18,9:1 Unions put ban on shipa 27.12:1 Sweden can aipply new floating dock 18.9:29 Ferry plan for dock 28.12:1 A major advance (Leader) 21.9:2 Tlje losers (Leader) 28.12:2 I.A.C. tolls knell of shipbuilding 22,9:1 Ship sails after protest delay 28.12:13 Shipping liture decided In few weeks 23,9:1 Director, premier differ on docks future Bleak hit rot hopeless (Leader) 23.9:2 29.12:1 Close dockyard: I.A.C 23,9:2 Dock ferry ordera go ahead 30.12:1 Dock men want seniors to told .^bs 28,9:1 No time for poaturea (Leader) 30.12:2 A.C.T.U, ENterlng dock Job talks 29,9:1 Dock talka held in aocret 31.12:1 Dock men win job stay for 374, 30,9:1 Dock jobs (Leader) 30,9:2 STATE ELECTRICITY COMMISSION Hawke hopeful on dockyard 30,9:10 Dcjckyard's operating profit $1M 1,10:1 $1M contracta let 14.1:16 Dockmen "will stay" if Jobs go 2,10:3 Blackouta if union acta 10.3:1 " Japanese query dockyard link benefits 5,10:1 Strikera at Liddell offered buaes 11.3:1 More than two diips sought 5,10:1 Generating trcjuble (Leader) 12,3:2 Japanese boycott threat 5,10:3 Slight increase In N.S.W. pcjwor output Japan «nts ship action 7,10:1 12.3:7 Dock men plan tent protest 8,10:1 Liddell claim changed 16.3:6 Dockyard sackings protest backed 9,10:3 Liddell workers may lift bans 18,3:8 Envoy notes dockyard problems (Mr, G, Okawara) Biggest power loan 28.5:8 12.10:3 Zaara St power site days numbered 4.6:5 A rational attitude (Leader) 13,10:2 Mines Minister as trouble shooter 1.7:1 217 dock men ifecing job loss to resign Hills agrees to 37i hour week 11,11:1 13,10:3 Lightning causes Lake blackout 16.11:5 Dockyard may get ferry contract 14.10:3 Opposition tips power cost rises 22.11:7 Dockyard "embassy"to stay 15,10:13 Separate report on ship repair 16,10:1 STATE EMERGENCY SERVICES Two dockers go on H unger strike in Canberra 19,10:1 Rescue men in display 26.2:LH1 Dockyard hunger strike protesters continue Wyong disaster team to the rescue 11.3:LH2 20,10:3 City to shake off the tremors 19.3:6 Dock men win meeting with Fraser 21,10:3 They wouldn't lie down and die 22.3:3 Fraser softens ship contract rewards 22,lo:l Request to P.M, expected for dock meetings S.E.S. win by Port Stephens team 22.3:6 Its an ill wlnd», . 25.3:LH1 23,10:5 S.E.S. to discuss new developments 1.4:7 Sticks and carrots (loader) 25.10:2 Emergency head resigns (L. Craig) 1.4:HV1 Concern on dock team work "lack" 26.10:3 Newcastle unable to luild dock 27,10:1 Integration gets S.E.S. backing 5.4:8 Campaign against Japanese ships on again S.E.S. Chairman visits town 13,4:12 29,10:1 N,D.O. director visits North 18.5:7 Decision on dockyard urgent: Wran 3,11:1 Disaster chief wary of quakes 19,5:7 Northern 8 best in rescues 24,5:10 Cabinet divided over future of shipbuilding ' S.E.S. exercise held on lake 26,5:14 Wran to ask for dockyard decision 5,11:3 Mock air crash at Scone 29,6:10 Election of shipbuilding delegates 11.11:13 S,E.S. man praisea leveea in Hunter 10,7:5 Dockyard offer puts onus en tfran 13.11:1 Emergency controller for Oxley 19,8:7 Superficial decision (Leader) 13,11:2 Rescue van booata S.E.S. 8.9:7 DcJck men oool on contract penalties 16,11:3 N.M.H, INDEX 86, 1976 STATE EMERGENCY SERVICES STRIKES AND DISi JTES 1976 "Second wc•at for induatrial diaputes" Rescue team to demonstrate equipment 9.9:LH4 17,11:10 Emergency H.Q, plan for depot 29.9:10 Strike holda up Christmas cargro 24.11:14 S,E,S. takes over old theatre 14,10:IJI3 Strikers vote to stay out (Steel Tank and Rescue teams' disaster trials 23.10:3 Pipe Consolidated Pty Ltd) 25.11:12 Port Stephens crow wins rescue award 25.10:8 Ironworkers strike (Fabricated Pipe and Emergency group in weekend displays 30.10:32 Installation Pty Ltd) 25,11:12 Striking metal'men return 7.12:11 Service awards given 18.11;LH3 A.W.I, stand downs 14.12:6 (23.12^:5) New home for S.E.S. likely 8.12:18 Protest over tool uae (A. Goninan and Co Ltd) Restrlctiona on atrikea aought 30,12:7 STATISTICS "Deficiencies" in atatiatlcs 22,6:8 SUGAR INDUSTRY Australian malea die young 3,8:3 Sugar ban endangera 6,000 Jobs 11. 3:11 Dearer sugar "unfair" 17.5:12 STEEL Sugar crop in jeopardy 5.7:7 Sugar price booated 12% 13,8:3 Newcastle steel at British exhibition 16,11:5 SULPHIDE CORPORATION Japan's steel worries 27,11:2 Sea answer to Japan cargo movement 7,12:9 Hard year: Sulphide 1.1:6 Sulphide plant back in operation 11.2:7 STOCK EXCHANGE Top changea at Sulphide 8,6:19 Sulphide atrike on pay riae diapute 26.6:5 Patrick partners caae opens 26.2:3 Electriclana atrike at Sulphide plant 3,9:8 Patrick partners may avoid bankruptcy 27.2:3 Sulphide electriclana going back 28.9:5 Patrick plan accepted 28.2:1 Trading offences to carry steep fines 1.3:8 Sulphide atrike back on: 30,9:12 Injunction against Patrick P, falls 20.3:3 E.T.U. men continue Sulphide atrike 2.10:5 Stock exchangea to get federal watchdog Striking Sulphide workers meet 25,10:13 Sulphide diapute continuea 26,10:10 7,7:1 An mhappy hybrid (Leader) 8,7:2 Electriclana atay out 3.11:10 Scheme to regulate companiea 25,9:3 Black bana threat at Sulphide 2311:8 Sulphide "in web of uncertainty" 24.12:6 STRIKES AND DISPUTES SUPERANNUATION Union calla cff Mayfield strike action 3,2:7 Ironworkers support steel strike 4,2:9 Freah look at national schemes 26.4:1 Tyre action men strike 17,2:5 Board's lending"lost millions" 3.6:3 Strikers support the boas (Bris) 12,3:1 Levy plan for super fund 3.6:3 Top boss forced to quit (Brisbane) 13.3:9 Top boss wants workers to end atrike 15.3:3 SURFING Sick of uniona, strikers wife strikes 20.3:1 Sydney, Kembla strikes hold up 57 ships Beardrider left mark on U.S. circuit 24.3:13 (Mark Richards) 20,1:16 Strike will not stop lifesaving dinigs 25.3:11 Branch title compenstaion for Nunn 2.2:16 Strikes Jit five Industries 27.3:3 Top surfer stillon the crest (M.Richards) Future cf three major strikes cfecided today 9.2:7 30.3:1 Loci aurf ridera must qualify 10.2:16 Beer and airlines back to normal 31.3:3 Newcastle pair for surf tour 9.3:13 Dock stop In 9th week 21,4:18 Surfer's decision vindicated 17.3:30 Tug strike threat to vool ecports 4,5:3 Richarda reaches $15,000 with surfabout win Dockers not for State stoppage 11,5:11 17.5:19 Brisbane sextons extend strike 11,5:11 Lifesaving standards "never higher" 17,5:LH4 Settlement of Navy dock row likely 22,5:3 4 officials for N.Z. surf tour 6.7:14 Terminal work return sought 2,6:12 Government aid to surf clubs 15.7:22 Grain men face stand ebwn 5.6:5 "Tot" Young: a lifetime In the water 13.8:20 Metal men decide to stay out 5.6:5 Aid for surf club 25,8:11 Grain terminal court tearing adjcjurned 8,6:10 Open boat test for circumnavigation 27.8:5 Strikers to hear report (N'cle Steel) 8.6:10 Redhead club extensions 5.10:17 Tradesmen to end strike (N'cle Steel) 9.6:15 $100 gift for surf club 11.10:6 Ore Slips bank up off Port Hedland 14,6:3 Surf champ when only a "Nipper" (Jim Cook) Non strike uilon formed 16.6:3 10.12:17 Wire men end strike 29.6:7 Beard riders, body surfers may be split . To.-miial idle again 29.6:8 14,1*18 Kernel (Leader) 30.6:2 Strike as threat to wheat exports 30.6:33 SWIMMING Motor registry men return 3.7:5 Strike end expected 3,7:5 Sonya, Annette win titles 5,1:18 Dispjute strikes Pender Bros. 5.7:15 Annette's 3rd swim title 6,1:14 Maitland strikers stay out 7.7:14 Training continues for swim pair 7,1:28 Concrete latchers to stop 7.7:14 Olympic hope at 11 (V. Boyd) 13.1:1 Fine tor union aought 28.7:23 Handicapped girl may be swim star 15.1:18 Diverted container ahlp hit ly atrike Water baby thrives on competition (Jamie 29.7:3 Robson) 15.1:LH1 Bench walta for strike to end 31.7:9 Sonya tas new rival 16.1:12 Container diapute erupts 4.8:3 Mixed fortunes at titles (M. Scully) and Clerks may end Slip ban 6,8:5 (Sonya Gray) 17,1:30 120 stop over job-share plan 11,8:7 Boy star In long swim 19,1:3 Goninan men resume pending inspection 12.8:6 Sonya unplaced In swim sprint 19.1:15 45 Titan men stay on strike 13.8:11 Sonya Gray beaten by new swimming star 19.1:15 Furniture sits on dock for 2 montha 24.8:3 Squads break on Montreal Games rivals 21.1:30 280 atrike over reinstatement refusal Annette star of country swim titlea 27.1:14 (Commonwealth Steel Co. Ltd) 1,9:3 Sonya adda 800M to liat of eventa 10.2:16 Port strike attack on ANZUS: Fraser 3,9:1 Teenagera revive Olympic hopea 1.3:18 Container union will recommend return 30,9:3 Sonya awlma back Into calculation 1.3:18 Furniture container ban lifted 3,9:15 Bob Newbiggen waa aurf untouchable 28.5:16 A.C.T.U. calla "peace" meeting 4,9:3 Swlmathon should enaure Gamea trip (Gayle Reputation "damaged" 8,9:1 Nicholaon) 1.6:20 Meeting may end cargo diapute 8.9:1 Club may fold for lack ol aupport 29.7;LH6 Cargo diapute talka break down 9.9:3 Money worrlea hinder swim coaching 4.8:19 Container row settlement likely 10.9:3 Swim centre inspection 13,10:11 Now cargo dispute in Sydney 15.9:14 Life aiving aociety preaident retires Strike curb 18,9:1 •IT, G, Duncan) 10.11:7 Rowa threaten fcJod aipplies 14,10:12 N'cle to benefit from big grant 12.11:14 $48,6M lost »i July strikes 19,10:7 Grandad Des gears for 160km swim 2411:1 Picnic pickets skip cream 10.11:3 Surf atar ahatters Lake awlm record (Mark Industrial disputes (Leader) 16.11:2 Scully) 20.12:1 Swimming for Bill still a joy at 83 (Bill Harris) 24.12:12 N.M.H. INDEX 87. 1976 SWIMMING (C'td) TAXATION (C'td) Swimming for Bill still a Joy at 83 ,Wran queatlona tax cut motives 30.3:3 (Bill Harris) 24.12:12 Ratea could be cut, aaya Premier 31.3:3 Thouaanda loae mortgage tax allowance 2.4:1 SWIMMING POOLS S.M. says island "like tax haven" (Norfolk Island) 6.4:6 Pool danger warning 4,2:10 States to set cjwn taxes 10.4:1 Engineer urges *art on pool (East Matland) Superficially satisfactory (Leader) 12.4:2 5,2:HVl Wran warns on tax deal 12.4:3 Belmont toddler dies in backyard pool 10,2:1 Cabinet to decide on P.J.T. tax 13.4:3 Charleatown Olympic pool neara completion Former rules star sued for tax (Ron Barasai) 1.4:LH6 13.4:9 Boy wina Gght for flrat tlrthday 23,4:1 Tax Indexing this year 24.4:1 Pool work contlnuea (Charleatown) 6,5:LH6 State tax article challenged 24.4:3 Pool committee loaes righta 27,5:LH6 New tax plan attacked 29.4:3 Pool committee hands a/er $85,000 7,7;3 Utah paya massive tax bill 1.5:1 Pool to be altered for titlea 14,7:12 Public may pay 3% less tax 5.5:3 Bulahdelah pool plan adopted 15,7:10 Rewrite order on tax scales 12.5:1 Poola kjas "200,000 a year" 25,8:10 3 fined under new tax regulations 13.5:7 Pools and laths open tomorrow 27.8:7 Ministers settle tax Index plans 17.5:1 Deep water for pools (Leader) 30.8:2 Pay rise tax to be cut 18.5:1 Dawn Fraser may open Charlestown pool. 2,9:LH1 Wran saya no to state tax 18.5:1 Check on pool ' airvey 22.9:7 "Most taxpayera" to aave on Indejeation 3 swimming pcjols lose $87,519 in season 25.9:11 19.5:6 Pool project geta $20,000 grrant (Mai-Wel School) Simpler tax form for majority 16.6:6 Heated pool plan (Wyong) 21,10:LH1 (5,10:6) Business goes in for a chop 7,7:2 $20,000 for pool aiclosure (Mai-Wel Schcjol) Fraser bowa to atatea on tax 15.7:1 2.11:7 Tax aid to companiea proposed 15.7:3 After 15 years a swimming pool (Charlestown) Wran uncertain of tax rises 21.7:1 4.11:LH6 Lines set for Industry tax Indexing 22.7:3 Pcjol head chosen (R. Dean) 4.11:LH6 Move to cloae tax law loophole 20.8:3 Everybody Into the pcJOl 25,11:LH4 Fraser's tax promise 30,8:3 Dawn H-aser opens pool (Charlestown) 29,11:9 Wran gives word to hold taxes 31.8:3 Ebctenslons to heated pool fcr daabled Australians "overtaxed" 6.9:3 2,12:LH4 Csedei fined $200 over tax 5,11:6 Swimming pool takes Siape (East Maitland) Hawke puts tax trade-off to P.M. 14,12:1 7.12:8 Something to talk about (Leader) 14.12:2 Tax on unemployment benefita 24.12:3 SYDNEY TAXIS 150,000 celebrate Australia Day 27.1:3 Residents ban use cf kidney machine in flat Taxi atand for Dudley Rd 1.4:LH1 13.2:1 "Premature" taxi aupported 29.7:LH1 Queen's Uncle viaita Sydney 23.2:3 TEACHERS SYDNEY OPERA HOUSE Teachera seek visa ban 8.1:1 Work on Cpera House pit to absorb $1/4M Education moves In Valley 15.1:HV2 21.4:6 U.S. teachers spark row 16.1:5 Unemployed N.S.W. teachers travel-shy aaya TAB Willis 17.1:8 Teachers for ;the year 2000 30.1:2 $317M bets on TAB In 6 months 10.1:3 Schcjol bans backing 9.2:8 Bushwacking time for TAB punters 26.6:3 School deputy leaves (Mr Kelaher) 12.2:LH3 TAB agency for Mt Button 8.7:LH3 Strike alks by teachers 16.2:7 Less out of TAB 5.8:20 Singleton school teachers to protest 23.2:3 Punters Invest $629M on TAB 16.11:18 Teachers' strike serious,saya judge 26.2:6 Clubs to aoek more TAB 20.11:38 Scone teachera seek building 27.2:5 New home fcr Cardiff TAB 22.11:3 Sydney achool back atrikera 28.2:3 TAB warns clubs of falling revenue 30.11:22 Roof leak leada to achool ban 28.2:5 Access to TAB list tightened 7.12:3 Staff room dispute stops a:hool classes 2.3:8 Teachers walk out of conference on dispute TARIFFS 4.3:7 Technical atrike off 6.3:3 Flake bounty end announced 10,7:11 Centre "aid to teachera"(Adamatown) 13.3:3 I Fraser rejects full tariff cut 7,12:14 Teachera conaider atriking 15.3:3 Tariffs cut as dollar revalued 8.12:1 Teachera to meet on atrike 16.3:6 Policy of ro Know 8.12:1 Sparkling French at Newcaatle High (E. Lannon) Ad hocery rampant (Leader) 8,12:2 24.3:19 Tariff cut 'price counter" 8.12:17 Teachera to meet on atate atrike 2.4;6 Teachera to conaider atrike 5,4:3 TASMANIA New Job after 22 yeara (John Burke) 5,4:7 Teachera hold strike talka 6,4:6 Whitlaa apologises for outburst 23.8:1 Teachera in favour of atrike 7.4:7 Tasmania to et 63 aa retiring age 27.10:3 Induatrial tribunala for P.S., pjolice, teachers Increaae prcJduction: Fraser 28.10:3 8.4:10 Tas. Premier tipa poll thia year 10.11:14 Fashion teacher chosen (J. Hunter) 8,4:HV1 Taamania sets election date 18.11:6 Teachers put strike off 12.4:3 Labor resurgent in Tas. 22.11:2 Teachers cancel strike 28.4:16 Tasmania A.L.P. election vin predicted 11,12:1 S.A. teachers worst off 5.5:3 Tasmania win rebuff for Fraser: Labor 13,12:1 Booragal principal retires (C Silllvan) Police plague for toy, 14, 17.12:6 6.5:LHl Tas. labor -vote cut 20.12:3 Teachers Kek ban 19.5:3 Tasmania in balance 22/12:5 Employ N.S.W. teachers first, Vic students 21,5:3 TAXATION Teaching tonda may be dropped 4,6:5 Teachera to dlacuaa half day atoppage proposal Chalk blasts state tax plan 15.1:1 9,6:15 Not before time (Leader) 15.1:2 Teachera cancel stoppage 12,6:3 Work can te taxing 22.1:11 Call tor teachers walk out today 16,6:1 Threat to tax indexation 3.2:1 Teacher tond to go "soon" 26,6:3 A.L.P. wary of taxes 6.2:1 Class sizes d^ill too large, say teachers More flats needed (Leader) 6.2:2 30.6:12 Assurance on tax indejeation 9.2:1 Like father, like son, etc 1,7:LH1 Hunter attacka N.S.W. taxea 4.3:LH5 "Too many teachers" in training 7.7:3 $75M Federal tyre tax plan 10.3:3 "No case" for additional teacher (Hamilton Taxpayera irged to protest 11.3:LH5 North Public School) 23.7:6 State levy on income oppoaed 18.3:7 Surplus cf teachers looming: Minister 28.7:7 Watch cbuble tax, warna Wran 29.3:1 Work for jobless teachers 4.8:35 N.M.H. INDEX 88, 1976 TEACHERS (C'td) TELEVISION Teacher surpjlus less In N.S.W. 26.8:11 T.V. boats claaaroom in total time ratings Teachers president geta guard 3.9:15 .9,1:3 Sacked teachers "will not be re-employed" Report hits T.V. stations on program level 4,9:3 10,1:8 Teachers to discuss strike 8.10:3 More Australian content for T,V, 2,2:6 Strike threatened over claaa size promise New T,V. movies for motel 2,2:7 9,11:8 T,V. licences criticised 9.2:3 Snake chaaing waa firat duty (Mr David No T.V, licence's 11,2:1 Daviea) 2,12:1111 Gunstan strikes gold at Logic awards 13.3:1 End of teachera term (Miss Ruth Markey) Move for radio, T.V. inquiry 24.3:3 8.12:8 Broadcasting inquiry (Leader) 7,4:2 Teachera atrike In aupport of caaual 9,12:1 Survey shows 59% are dissatisfied with T,V, 13.4:1 TECHNICAL EDUCATION Cabinet orders radio. T.V. inquiry 14,4:1 Praise for media section 14,4:3 Technical college ejcamination resulta 6,1:5 Secret inquiry (Leader) 21.4:2 Tech college results 7.1:7,8,10 Cut in T.V. stations urgred 28,4:13 Tech college results 8.1:7 Coimnercial T.V. opposea licence cuta 29.4:3 Now type course at tech this year 12.1:8 N.B.N, chief againat aecond atation 11.5:7 200 tech couraea 13.1:6 T.V, "exploiting" chilren 2.6:3 Tech College contract let 15,1:6 T,V, violence "may affect children" 14.6:8 New couraea on liquor trades 24.1:5 (junatan comea home 30,6:7 Course planned'in bookeeping 9.2:6 New T.V. authority aought 6.7:3 Technical deferred results 9,2:8 N.B.N, plans to extend hours 21.7:14 Biologry course at Tech, 19,3:3 Parenta aeek restraints on children's T.V. Maitland Tech,"saturated" 24,4:9 2.8:1 Maitland Tech, atudent to get bronze medal Advertiaing ban for children rejected 3,8:3 27,4:9 What effect has T.V. on children 18.8:12 Spjendlng on technical education criticised T.V. atationa to pay more 20.8:3 29,4:7 Channell 3 plans for studio growth 1.9:13 Technical College proposed (Maitland) 30,4:7 Consumers given "no choice" on T.V. 6.9:6 Bumper year for Belmont Tech. enrolments Politics in T.V. criticised 30,9:10 6,5:LH3 Groups want green report released 2.10:5 Shortage cf mine deputies eased 8.5:8 T.V, chief gazes into crystal screen 5.10:14 Technical colleges may teach first aid Nude film bringa complaints 7.10:7 27,5:LH4 Top honours to Caddie and Gunatan 8,10:1 Kurri pair's hobby teaching hobbles 1,6:9 Uni debate on N.B.N, nuditv 8.10:3 Courses at Tfech, 7,6:15 Norman lapa up the praise 15,10:3 Education course for nuraes rated top 15,7:3 Rebate idea for Auatralian T.V, 26.10:3 Trust holda key to Techs fate 23,7:2 Realdents object to T.V. studio expansion Chance for old Tech building 28,7:12 27,10:8 College cost doubles to $10M 3,8:3 Broadcast report to be tabled 4.11:3 Building may get reprieve 5,8:7 Big radio, T.V. shake-up 5.11:1 College problem seen (Wood St Technical Broadcasting control (Leader) 6.11:2 College) 18,8:16 Rush atar collecta aecond T.V.award 8.11:1 New Tech risk seen in retention 25,6:11 P.M. "seeka control" of broadcasting 8,11:3 Tech college nay be reprieved 2,9:3 Debate on T.V. studio plan deadlocked 10.11:16 New chief of further education (M,A. Watson) N.B.N, plans rejected 19.11:5 1,10:5 Deadlock again on channel 3 24,11:15 Tech couraea at Maitland 10.11:20 T.V. cuts "not done by censor" 25.11:3 New Tech award 25,11:12 Channel 3 saga takes another step 1,12:14 Classification threatens $10M tech plan Broadcast act changes to stay 7,12:14 16,12:11 Deadlock broken on Channel 3 extensions Tech college project for approval 17.12:13 8,12:19 Inquirer into T.V. effect on children 9.12:1 TELECOMMUNICATIONS Once, but no more, N.B.N. 3 told 15.12:35 Christmas T.V. sport threat 21.12:1 Diapjutea cut inatallation, phone repairs Shake up on radio, T.V. leases urged 21.12:1 29.1:3 Off and on with Telecom 23.12:3 Phonea staff to be cut by 1,250 18.2:3 Tribunal looka to Sydney 28,12:6 O.T.C achieves $22M profit for year 26.2:7 Exchange almost ready (Valentine) 26.2:LH2 TENNIS Direct dialling overseas for Australia. 10.3:3 Exchange name to be changed (Morisset) 18.3:LH3 All-Auatralian tennia final 1,1:12 > Phone priority sought for councils 18,3:LH3 Rosewall confirms he is master 2.1:12 Telegrams to be cheaper by phone 23.3:3 Evonne atrolla into final 3.1:24 Telecom la driving him up the pole (N, Meyer) Gosford'a Mark haa last laugh 5.1:1 5,4:9 Edmondson "cleana up" Newcombe 5.1:18 S,T.D. for two public phonea 13,4:8 Three atraight to Evonne 5,1:18 Firat atoamer choaen for phone directory Open win builds up bank account 6.1:12 (William IV) 29,4:9 Indonesia aet for cup play 7.1:28 Changea to telephone exchangea 10,5:6 Indoneaiana on budget 8.1:20 North subscribers ruah 10c S,T,D. 14.7:3 Cup draw suita Indoneaia 9.1:12 $40,000 a day telephone party continues Auat. untroubled for early lead 10,1:28 15,7:11 Cup cleansweep by Auatralia 12,1:14 Cut rate calls continue 16.7:3 Home town'a homage bringa teara to"Mr. Cool" 4,000 phone subscribers face cut-oft 23.7:1 (Hark Edmondaon) 22.1:20 Phone work ban may be lifted 26.7:3 Edmondaon top aeed over Rosewall 28,1:24 Telephone repair ban ends: so do 10c calls Jan O'Neill holda form for tennis series 27,7:1 3,2:14 Telegram, phone rates up 12,8:3 Miss Evert leads In polnta race 4.2:32 Birdsville line 13.8:5 Major upset in women's tennia 4.2:32 Radio telephone terminal plans 18.8:13 Teenagera proapects in tennis (K. Hallam) Telecom to build more exchanges 26,8:6 5.2:20 All-night cable jab 23,9:6 Case down after 4i hour battle 28.2:32 Tarro phones progressing 25,9:33 Davis Cup Zone final delayed 1.3:18 Veteran telegraph officer retires (Samuel Australia'a 2-1 lead in Cup 2,3:16 Nixon) 4,10:8 Davia Cup play abandoned 3,3:32 Global calls for Newcastle in 1977 28.10:10 Singleton tennis players to meet 22.3:10 Camberwell phone switch 1,11:6 Australian upaet Chris Evert 25.3:24 4 billion phone calls recorded 5,11:8 Clubhouse groal $1,000 nearer (Caves Beach) Telecom profit $150M but charges *ay 11.11:7 14.4:LH4 Telex service to North Korea 2.12:15 New premises opened (Redhead) 3.6:LH4 Telephone induatry "deproased" 13.12:11 Newcombe clinches Cup Zone final 21.6:16 Bans off phones 24.12:4 Americana favoured in tennis 22.6:14 Evert in second Wimbledon crown 3.7:30 Holmeaville Tennia Club opened 22.7:LH4 N.M.H. INDEX 89. 1976 TENNIS (C'td) THEATRE (C'td) Tennia honour long service of officiala Newcaatle drama company faces financial crisis (Monty Chatliold and Ron Grenell) 22.9:30 5,8:1 Young tennia atar headed f6r top (Chriatine Theatre for the Hunter (Leader) 6.8:2 O'Neil) 13.10:32 Does Newcaatle want theatre? 6.8:2 Comedy and tragedy of infidelity (Bedfellowa) TEXTILE INDUSTRY 7.8:3 Expoaure In play "not obacene" 11.8:11 Clothing factory planned (Ceaanock) 8.1:HV1 J.C.W. dlcldes to ring down curtain 17,8:3 380 loae joba at Courtaulds 14.2:1 Theatre (Leader) 21.8:2 Chapter ends (Note) 14.2:2 French, English and funny (Boeing, Boeing) Street peasimiatlc en Courtaulda aid 19.2:3 21.8:3 Import ban plea to aave Ccjurtaulda plant Future in doubt for theatre 23.8:1 19.2:9 Valley's theatre asks for $6,000 25.8:14 Courtaulda uniona aeek import ban 24.2:6 Lunch hour play entertains 31.8:14 Courtaulda ataff to alow work rate 25.2:1 Call to back theatre company 3,9:15 Tomage plant workera face sack 26.2;3 Pay prompt from the winga 4,9:3 Top level talk on Courtaulda today 27.2:5 Show will atill go on (A happy and holy Courtaulda car plant rumour quaahed 4.3:7 occasion) 18,9:3 Talka planned on Courtaulda cloaure 6.3:8 Ocker character played for a giggle (The Severence pay offer accepted 10.3:7 Slaughter of St Teresa'a Day) 30.9:3 Threat to rag trade 18.3:8 Heaven and hell In wartime Mayfield West Bradmlll maked big profit recovery 3.4:3 (A happy and holy occasion) 4.10:3 200 men laid off from four planta 15.4:1 Student revue mixed bag 15.10:7 The gate clanged ahut and Courtaulds died Newcastle receives arts aid finance 15.10:7 16,4:1 Chairman of H.V.T.C. retires (B.W. Hartnell) Living proof of doing well by doing good 23,10:8 4.5:10 Scouta ahlne through In revue 23.10:10 Closure of Tomago "could benefit" Courtaulda Emery charma "live" audience 25.10:3 13.5:12 Actress defeats bad luck (Jacquelene Simon) Courtaulda plant for auction 16.6:11 27.10:16 Economy "healthier than people think" 8.7:13 Manager of the Civic quits on policy 4.11:1 Courtaulds auction prices disappoint 14.7:17 Council accused of apathy over civic 5.11:7 Courtaulds auction sale toca $300,000 15.7:3 Theatre man gets city job 8.11:3 Auatralian textile Industry "sick" 23.7:3 Staff officer may manage theatre 10.11:16 Courtaulds equipment on sale 23.8:6 Shadow play Impresses 10,11:21 Courtaulds auction "hard" 25.8:7 H,V.T.C. loses 4 residents 13.11:1 Auction crowd expected (Courtaulds) 26.8:3 Manager for Civic to be considered 17.11:16 Employees adopt short week to keep jobs Group doea justice to funny play 18.11:3 (Oatl) 5.11:1 Humour, zest end H.V.T.C. year 22.11:3 200 atrike at textile mill 20.11:11 $241,000 costs for H.V.T.C 22.11:8 (Bradmlll Industriea Limited) Switch In time may save concert time 24.11:14 Bradmlll workers resume 23.11:8 Insider likely for Civic job 24.11:14 Pop shows present no problema 24.11:14 THEATRE Opinion sought on piano choice 24.11:14 $22,000 for theatre grroup 26.11:3 H.V. theatre group gets art director 1.1:3 "Family" films for Civic proposed 1.12:15 New theatre company seeka home 8.1:16 Piano purchase to be considered 2.12:16 Theatrical job reaponae surprises head New piano proposed 8.12:18 14.1:7 Black humour with demons, Leonardo 9.12:3 Warm-hearted puppets of old enchant the young Latest Newcaatle play applauded (Only an in heart 21.1:8 orphan girl) 14.12:3 Darcy show row over 21.1:8 $20,000 grant for H.V.T.C 15.12:1 A challenge in theatre boom (B. Knappett) New grand piano for Civic theatre 15.12:12 13,2:2 H.V. theatre future"assured" 16.12:3 Theatre company's first production 16.2:6 Theatre group may use railway station 18.12:3 Leap year actress leaping to success (Kerry Live theatre (Leader) 20,12:2 Walker) 3.3:20 "World" puts H.V.T.C on the map 13,3:9 TOBACCO Theatre "facing fight" 15,3:3 Power plant in theatre favoured 17,3:11 The heat rises against smoking 31.1:2 Adamstown actress to try her luck in London Test show lower tar in cigarettes 24.2:8 (M, Swerus) 18,3:10 Radio, T.V. tobacco ads to go 27.2:6 Versatile Ann awitches her age from 15 to 80 Smoking doubt 4.3:3 26.3:7 A severe penalty (Leader) 4.3:2 Nibbling at a range of Shakespeare quotea T.V. smoke advertising will end 24.3:14 30.3:3 , Cigarette publicity control 25.3:7 Renovatcn of arta centre proposed 31.3:11 Smoking "lifts heart risk" 13.4:14 Coralle Lansdowne says no 8.4:15 Public smoking (Note) 5.6:2 Double bill of entertainment (The Dock Brief Smoking ban on Perth suburban trains 5.6:3 and After Magritte) 22,4:11 Rothmans factory shuts 27.8:1 Twelfth Night 23.4:7 Airwaves clear of smoke adverts 1.9:11 Hamlet on fce -a funny one 24.4:9 Smoking out on train 1.9:18 Spike aeeka sanctuary 30.4:1 Victorian transport bans smoking 18.9:3 Two hours of Milligans light lunacy 30.4:7 Smokes dearer from Monday 2.10:3 Hamlet on Ice goes to the workers 7.5:1 Facelift for Civic Theatre 7.5:3 TOURISM The Sacred stone fun for all 17.5:14 Carrolls solo tour de fierce 18,5:11 Levy for tourism proposed 3.1:21 An actress who needs a aenae of humour Tour inquiries near 62,000 10.1:26 (Maggie Blinco) 20,5:13 Queensland to hear of Hunter tourist worth Drama award to Brlabane 24.5:9 15.1:4 Wisdom, error In killing: (The Killing of Tourism support 15.1:LH2 Slater George) 25.5:7 Travel office gets new computer link 2.2:6 Alice dazzles young eyea 31.5:5 Jayes griven Avis agency 5.2:7 H.V.T.C. wins grant 1,6:11 Discuaaion on caravan parks soon 5.2:7 What the actor said to the Bishop (Nimmo) Glenbawn Dam books aought 12.2:HV4 9,6:1 Tourist grroup rejects figure query claim Menagerie has wide appeal 12,6:31 23.2:7 $5,000 for theatre group 17,6:3 Request for higher tourist subaidy falla Theatre goes out to lunch 17.6:10 23.2:8 Theatre faces biggest teat 2 3.7:2 Special board for Lake tourism 26.2:LH4 Bold theatre experiment aucceeds 3.7:3 M.H.R. to opjon caravan park (Gloucester) 5.4:11 Nlmmo strikea the funny bone 8.7:3 Land for tourist body use urged 7.4:11 Boredom In a noisy cavern (Equls) 10,7:3 Singleton gets P.R. officer 8.4:HV2 Free theatre seat clause to be altered 14,7:12 Travel grroup logs prize 10.4:11 Mollere's classic provides a mixed bag 15,7:3 How a friendly orange started a golden tourist An updated, unbeatable band 20.7:3 boom 14.4:LH2 Newcastle family subject of play 23.7:6 Parks group aeeka members 19.4:6 Newcastle drama company faces financial crisis N,M,H. INDEX 90, 1976 TOURISM (C'td) TRAFFIC Touriat promotion, where to now? 22,4:LH2 Crossings approved 9.6:7 Secrecy claim on parks 28,4:7 Street signs "not needed" 9.6:8 Award preaentation fcr Glouceater 1,5:5 A city is for people (Leader) 29,9:2 Change of guest miniater (Mr Brooks) 17,5:16 Gloucester tourist bid lauded 24,5:3 TRAIL BIKES Tourist body to aeok meeting with miniater 24.5:10 Trail bikes hit problem 4.3:LH3 Jayes to open now office 26.5:19 Trail bike offences in Dudley area 20.5:LH1 Hunter to be promoted 28.5:7 Fraaer defenda trailblke ridera 24.9:11 Low tourism subaidiea " a surprise" 29.5:32 Trail bike and buggy regiatration urged Tcjuriat office for Singleton 7.6:15 31,12:7 Scone seeka signs 10.6:13 Tourist flow continues 16.6:12 TRANSPORT Sales tax sought for tourism 17,6:9 Caravan park review for N.S.W. 19.6:3 Strikera seek atate action 12.2:12 Newcastle to get tourism office 8.7:7 The line to Goaford (P.A. Haslam) 16.2:2 Application for caravan park 21.7:12 Transport grroups to amalgamate 18,2:8 Tourism propjoaal for Miniater 29.7:LH1 P.T.C. to meet unions on workshop future Inalde job aavea money 29.7:LH3 18.2:8 Hope for new touriam deal 13,8:3 Appeal to Willis on transport workshops Illawarra touriam dlaplay 14.8:5 19.2:8 Study sees popjul,ar future for paat 23.8:8 Transport need aurveyed -disabled people American tcjuriata prefer Sydney 30.8:7 19.2:LH1 Travel agency wolcomea legialation on Transport panel set up at closed meeting Induatry 1,9:18 16.3:1 Tourist centre for Belmont 2,9:LH1 Community view on transport 17.3:12 Tourism boost (Hunter regrion information Newcastle car ownership higher 19.3:5 centre at Lake Lodge Motel) 9.9:LHl Transport future "hinges on rail, air plan" Minister lifts threat on caravan parks 22.3:7 9.9:LH1 Deetjor and deepjor (Leader) 24,3:2 Doyalson caravan park approved 9.9:LH2 Bruxner defends transport 24.3:3 Committee to ejcamine touriat induatry 17.9:3 Dramatic fall In transport usage 30.3:5 Colour tourist brochure 22.9:27 Transport chiefs past "known" (A, Reiher) Exporting joba (Leader) 21.10:2 31,3:3 Roadworka for Sandy Hollow 22,10:11 P,T,C. chief makes plea for "fair go" 1.4:3 Minister to open caravan park (Norah Head) Appeal on P.T.C. post 16.4:3 5,11:10 Widening of committee sought (Urban Transport Park ownera to keep Interest In land 6,11:3 Advisory Committee) 21.4:14 Touriat body formed 10,11:7 Transport planning by public "doomed" 94 apply lor post In tourism 10,11:20 29.4:LHl "Boat In the world" aim for parka 11,11:LH1 Fares to be cut by 20% in July 19.5:3 17 enter contest for touriam 17,11:20 Transport inquiry board "a must" 24,5:3 Touriat dollar survey for Central Coaat Transport talka planned 1.6:10 18.11:LH1 Uniona "ahould be on transport panel" Public proteat kills plan for van parka 3.6:LH1 (Port aephena Shire Ccjuncil) 19.11:5 P,T,C. spends big on coal 5,6:5 Caravan park grant made (Denman) 26.11:7 3 in transport Inquiry 14.6:3 Councila want tourist officer 1.12:16 Reduction In bus, rail fares 26.6:9 Special Inquiry into tourism 2.12:6 All state transport plan suggested 12.7:3 $3M tourist fund 13.12:9 Upper Hunter"ha8 tranaport problems" 14,7;16 Caravan parks under review 13.12:11 Call for transport inquiry end 19.7:6 Family beats cruise riae 18.12:3 Buay day for Miniater (Mr. Cox) 19.7:9 Tourism post established 22.12:10 Group wants line retained 22.7:11 Port hopes for record season 24.12:7 Suburban traffic congeation talka 23.7:1 Uniona will get aay In atudy of transport TRADE 26.7:8 Parking plan for Cardiff 2.9:12 Japan steel boost to ccjal plana 16,2:3 Victorian tranaport bana amoking 18.9:3 Pateraon M.P. appointed to committee 19.3:6 M.L.A. praiaos overaeas tranaport aystoms Call for proteat at E.E.C. policy 16.4:3 5.10:8 Big aalea of aorghum made to Japan, Iran Tranaport to get record $158M 13.10:6 30.4:11 Public Inquiry aupported 18.10:5 $82M loss In April trade 11.5:3 Public transport move possible 30.10:33 Cakea bound for South Africa 19.5:12 State to launch car pool campaign 1.11:7 ' Big buaineas seeka soft trade act 9.6:3 Motoriata pay $361M to state 3.11:3 $88M trade airplua 9.6:29 Apprentice levels submission 4.11:15 S.E. Aaia market favoured 17.6:17 Lord Mayor to open $iM terminal 6,11:5 Fraaer aska Japaneae to inveat in Auatralia Transport inquiry urged 15.11:7 18.6:1 Freight cut rejected 17.11:11 Auatralian-Japan friendahip treaty 21,6:8 Lord Mayor opens $300,000 terminal 17.11:22 Poteravlllo Jolna food \enture 24,6:16 Fag-end (Leader) 20,11:2 Aust exports In year $9,500M 24,6:17 Morisset public tranaport atudy 2.12:LH1 Anthony in talks with Rumanian President Tranaport aavinga for city festival (Sydney) 14,7:28 20,12:1 Anthony Soviet viait free of politica 21.7:3 New funding for exporters 26.7:3 TRANSPORT WORKERS' UNION Auat., India aign pact 3.8:10 Stoppagea blamed for trade loaaos 4.8:9 Drivera to consider Industrial action Uniona may ban trade with N.Z. 8.9:3 4,3:10 N.Z. trade ban threat dismissed 9,9:3 Petrol strike likely to end today 9.3:6 Industrial robots part of trade display Tankers back on road, ban ataya 10.3:7 28,10:6 Petrol dispute hopes rise 13.3:1 Auatralia and P.N.G. aign trade treaty 8,11:10 TROTTING Ship aervice "hampjering" Arab trade 29,11:8 Trainers face ban at ahowground 32,4:2 TRADE PRACTICES COMMISSION AND ACT Rift on trota "healed" 5,2:20 Proteat by trot body 3.3.:32 The child of politica (Leader) 19,4:2 Not even $100,000 can buy Rip Van Winkle Unions to fight trade Act control 18,5:3 10,3:1 Advertising man warns busineaa 2.6:8 111 fated trotter a hit between puba (Golden Trade Act bid to cover land buyera 30.8:3 Robin) 18.3:LH2 Change In Act ccjuld outlaw union bana 31.8:10 Rip Van Winkle could be ayndlcated 13.4:24 Companies may come under Act 11,10:7 Meetinga to decide trot future 27.5:24 Major changea in Trade Act 8,12:17 Maitland still only club 1,6:20 Roatrlctlona on boycotta 9,12:14 Govt acts on trot control 18,6:18 Markhaa as secretary 2.7:14 T.A.B. cut brings protest 2.9:24 N.M,H, INDEX 91. 1976 TROTTING (C'td) UNIVJRSITY OF NEWCASTLE Trotting switch brings protest 14,9:7 Ex-minister to spjeak at university 18.6:10 Committeeman rescue meeting 1,10:14 •Newcaatle uni electa council 21,6:3 Sti-uggle for pjower ot ailing trot club New medical block 22,6:3 (Maitland) 19.10:20 Labor club spjeaker 2,7:5 Trotting club springs election surprise Roaign call to atomic chief (Prof, George) 21.10:1 9,7:3 Minister's bid to save trots 26,10:18 Chrlatlna Stead talka on changes 10,7:7 Trot committee stands down 27.10:28 Studenta abandon autonomy day parade 15,7:3 Grim future for trotting (Maitland) 4.11:28 Unlveralty ahowa lunar rock 22,7:10 Trot future brightens 5.11:18 Uni, has moon rock on ahow 26,7:7 Club waits for Treasury loan 8.12:44 Family Law Court aeeka North aide 26,7:7 Osborn starts private trot track 8,12:44 Celebration linked with bua theft 26.7:8 Decision en banned punter reserved (Sydney) Houaewjvea ruah pewter courae 28.7:21 11,12:9 S.R.C will pay bua damage bill 31.7:11 Hectic Unlveralty viait aatisflea writer TUBEMAKERS OF AUSTRALIA LTD (Chrlatlna Stead) 6,8:11 Uni aeminar on health cover 10,8:8 Hen stop at Tubemakers 23,1:5 Student council triea to avoid damage bill 36 more to bo dismissed at Tubemakers 23,3:1 14,8:5 30 more dismissed at Tubemakers 1.5:3 Cannabia group formed 17.8:13 Tubemakers retrench another 65 workers 29.5:3 Law school: city will have to wait 19.8:3 Metalwork firm ^Ires 22 men 12.8:3 Law school delay "unfortunate" 20.8:5 Uni ataff conference starts Sunday 20.8:7 UNIVERSITIES University staff oppjose fees proposal 25.8:14 Linguistics association meets 28.8:31 $1M grant for New England Unlveralty 21.1:14 Students to meet 7.9:3 Unlveralty talka called 6.3:9 New officers for U.C.A. 9.9:12 Studenta joatle Sir John 27.3:1 Students vote on $3,000 payout 10.9:7 University's changing role (Professor George) Students vote on $3,000 bill 13.9:9 13.4:2 Business change in new course 15.9:14 200 students boo Kerr, Barwick 24.4:1 New head for commerce faculty 16.9:20 P.M. jostled by demonstrators at university Migrant welfare causes concern 17.9:3 11.5:3 Enrolment deadline at university 18.9:29 Agreement on uni enrolment 7.7:11 Students to vote on atrike 21.9:7 Police called to university (Sydney) 8.7:7 Students to march In Mall 22.9:6 Uni literacy "low-level" 9.7:3 Studenta vote to atrike 24.9:6 Mob traps P.M. in university office (Monash) Uni, atudenta elect council president 29.9:8 24.8:1 Students In proteat march 30,9:7 P,M. will complete ceremony at uni 25.8:3 Studenta atage education policy proteat 1,10:3 Fraser deniea Monaah report 27,8:3 Foroatry and coal courses offered 5,10:6 Academica "beat" indejeation 25,9:8 Award for Newcastle architect (Robert Cowdroy) Student allowances rise 40% 7,10:7 5.10:10 Illiteracy worries university 20.10:3 Uni. atudenta aervice feea 5.10:21 100 atudenta confromt Carrlck 27.10:3 World running out of food 11.10:2 Assurance on student pay 2,12:6 1,000 aee Japaneae diaplaya 11,10:3 Japaneae atudy paya off Peter McConvill) Uni, profeaaor retirea (Prof, J, Stainea) 21,12:7 11.10:7 Tertiary atudent aid forms 21,12:12 Unlveralty terma 11.10:11 Appointment for Profeaaor Sir Zelman Cowen Uni. atudenta vote on council pjoat 13.10:28 22.12:5 Director critical of reaponae (Lecture series on the penal syatem) 15.10:6 UNIVERSITY OF NEWCASTLE Studenta pick delegate 16,10:32 Unlveralty honoura journallat (Errol Hodge) Child centre at uni progreaaes 8.1:5 27.10:7 Mature age courae haa good start 12.1:7 Group to atudy alcohol effect on Industry 8th maths summer school 12.1:9 28.10:10 University offers deferred atudy 22.1:8 University honoura Indonesian expert (Errol Profeaaor wina poat (K.R, Dutton) 29,1:6 Hodge) 1,11:8 Unlveralty appoints English head 4,2:7 Keats elected to Uni, post 3,11:12 Unlveralty schocl on development 4,2:11 U,S. professor at university (Prof, Paul New lecturer at university (R, Page) 11,2:8 Ehrllch) 9.11:5 Child care centre 13,2:7 Meeting on Labor diamiasal 10,11:7 University meeta demand 23,2:6 Uni, told of Japanese Lockheed scandal Church archlvea go to university 5,3:5 11.11:7 ' Novelist for university (Christina Stead) Uni granta up by $38,000 11,11:11 16,3:1 Changea aought to TEAS 16,11:5 Novelist (Leader) 16,3:2 Unlveralty post goes to Jones 25,11:7 Adoption talks for fill day at uni 20,3:8 Child centre may fall flat 29,11:2 University fears cut in funds 30, 3:3 Deputy post at university (Professor L.N. University's changing role (Professor George) Short) 7.12:13 13,4:2 City woman wins Uni. medal (Aliaon McLeod) Street to outline plans for region 21,4:11 17.12:3 Honary D,Lett for njvelist (Xavier Herbert) Science post to Professor Hall 22,12:5 21,4:11 Uni. catholics' conference 22,12:5 Xavier Herbert honoured with degree 24.4:1 Uni. position filled (Katalin Heiner) 22.12:11 700 graduate from University of Newcastle Differencea aeen in U.S. schools 24.12:7 24,4:11 Space for mature students 30.12:12 Land link discovered (Dr Bowdler) 24,4:31 Two win top prize 26.4:12 URANIUM University atarts bridging couraes 28.4:21 Women tackle civil engineering world 29.4:17 Canberra looks at uranium plant 2.2:3 Double degree for Newcastle man (P. Bevan) Piracy claim in Canberra uranium move 3.2:3 30.4:6 Inquiry chief criticises P.M. 4.2:1 Voluntary groups in seminar 3.5:13 France seeks policy on uranium 5.2:13 F.M. station approved 13.5:3 Inquiry told of uranium exports effect 5,2:16 Newcastle academic for top A.E.G. position ( Aboriginea to benefit from uranium, aay miners (Prof, George) 26.5:1 6.2:3 Professor George's post confirmed 28.5:1 Jabiluka investors get U.S. warning 9,2:3 University job "more vital" than A.fi.C post U.S. clamour for uranium, inquiry told 12,2:1 (Prof, D.W, George) 28,5:9 T.H.C. seeks uranium barrier 20.2:3 Literary critics aclalm writer in residence Share In uranium venture for sale 11.3:3 (Christina Stead) 3,6:3 Scholar wanta mining atopped 17.3:3 University has new warden 4.6:9 French bid for N.S.W. uranium 24.3:1 Student union officera 8.6:6 Japan "will not bo denied uranium" 29,3:1 Unlveralty atudent growth rate reduced 8.6:11 Play It aafe, ahare ore: Anthony 30.3:1 Suaan wanta help to place unlveralty homeleaa Anthony defends uranium uae 31.3:1 12.6:3 Uranium export (Leader) 31.3:2 Graduatea "muat learn to adapt" 16.6:6 "Yellow peril" attitude 1.4:1 Tilt at job awitch 16,6:21 N.M.H. INDEX 92, 1976 URANIUM (C'td) URANIUM (C'td) Uranium strike - Qld find "worth |300M" Fox findings "uaed" 1,12:3 3.4:1 'A,C.T,U, group agrees to meet uranium Uranium"can strengthen ties',' 5.4:3 contracts 2,12:1 Referendum en uranium mining urged 8.4:11 Canberra blocks witness call-up 8,12:3 Uranium mining and nuclear power (D, Wjods) Uranium mining for export approved 9.12:1 13.4:2 The nuclear debate 9,12:2 Committee calls for uranium vote 17.4:5 Uranium debate (Leader) 13.12:2 Le.gends trouble mine plan for Territory Anti-uranium group angered by A.C.T.U, move 17.4:5 13,12:7 Uranium mining and nuclear power 24.4:2 No information on mines leases: Fox 16.12:13 A.C.T.U. doubts Hated at ranger inquiry Protest to stop urani-um train 17.12:3 28.4:3 Uranium inquiry hearings delay 18.12:3 Anthony deniea N. plant debated 5.5:12 Uraniuu protest "couragreous" 18,12:5 N.T, uranium resourcea "vaat" 5.5:18 Uranium waste "buried in S.A." 18.12:5 "No" to mcloar dump 6.5:3 Protesters delay uranium train 20.12:3 Queenaland uranium miners defy bana 8,5:9 Chipp alleges uranium debate killed 22.12:19 Uranium ban ataya 13,5:3 Uranium deals "no worry" 23.12:3 Demonatration planned on uranium policy Atomic waste dump in Adelaide 24.12:3 14.5:5 P«rth man tells of atom waste 28.12:3 Japan denies plan to dump waste 17,5:3 Uranium mining proteat quiet through VALES POINT POWER STATION Newcaatle streets 17.5:7 Uranium miner ownership queried 20,5:11 Last stage of generator tow 2.1:3 Rail strike looms on uranium policy 21.5:3 Vales Pt, generator work on schedule 28,1:8 Railway talks break down 22.5:3 $260,000 crane for Newcastle 12.2:11 Qld accuaed of provocative act 24.5:1 250 men in stop at Vales Point 25.9:8 How the atom apllta a community 24.5:2 Power work halted 7.10:7 Egerton attacka Mary Kathleen railway ban Vales point stop follows dismissal of two men 25.5:1 8.10:6 Egerton under fire from T.H.C. 28.5:9 Strike toay delay plant installation 9.10:5 Uranium inveatlng guidlines relaxed 29.5:33 Unions to confer on site rates 9,10:9 Japan iranium plea 1.6:1 Vales Point tradesmen out 14.10:12 Ranger rebuke to government 2.6:3 Unions block traffic flow 21,10:10 "Peaceful" uranium mining lacked 4.6:3 Entrance to power station blocked 22,10:5 Unions vote to let mine operate 5,6:1 Power workers "lcjck-in"cars as police keep Uranium release sought 10,6:3 watch 23,10:5 Uranium Ian backed 11.6:3 Vales Point proteata end 26,10:10 Uranium inquiry speeds report 15.6:1 Valea Point talka Friday in aettlement bid Judge varns companies 16.6:3 27,10:11 "Invasion" for uranium 17.6:3 Labourera to stay out 2.11:7 Flora "endangered" in iranium area 17,6:6 Union concern as contractors Import labour Miner confident for uranium 17,6:16 15,11:8 Delay in mining uranium aought 26,6:3 Union copy from requeat on uranium export VICTORIA 29,6:3 Uranium oinlng supported 12,7:3 4 families may share big estate 3,1:3 "Confidence" on mining of uranium 14,7:28 Contractor unearths record gemstone 15.1:5 Uranium "will pay $100M in a year" 19,7:3 Bombers down Chalk 30.1:1 Hayden agreea with Japan uranium deal 22,7:7 Final appeala in Vic. poll 20.3:1 Uranium waste will hit birda 10,8:7 Victoria win apurs Liba in N.S.W. 22,3:1 Nuclear pcjwor "inevitable" 11,8:9 Speaker improvoa position 24.3:6 Uranium inquiry completed 13,8:3 Staff keep flexible work hours 30.3:6 Bomb use fear for Aist. uranium 16,8:3 National seat to Liberals 30,3:6 Anthony deniea request made on uranium ban Liberal win in Werribee 5,4:3 25.8:7 Police fear for Mothers safety 19.4:1 Unions want uranium deal; Anthony 26.8:3 Mother greta back to end search 20,4:9 Uranium debate aought 30.8:3 Sir John declines council lunch 1.5:3 Japan needs Australian uranium: envoy 31.8:3 Victoria to strike on Budget 28,5:9 Uranium price fixing denied 1.9:8 Children found alone in flat 1.6:3 Anthony denies leader rumour 3.9:15 Japanese sister for Melbourne 10,7:11 Conference seeks uranium ban 13.9:3 Short week test case 15,7:3 Peko wins Iran ore search job 17.9:8 Hamer warns of austere budget 20,7:1 Big uranium sales, if... 8.10:1 Violent storm lashes Vic. 2.8:3 Uranium explosion looms 22,10:2 Power strike rejected 27.8:3 ' A.C.S.P.A. against uranium ban 23.10:1 Qld blackouts 28.8:3 Ranger report out this week 26.10:3 Victorian power strike bid defeated 31.8:3 Fox report qualifiea decision on uranium Victoria seeks investments 318:7 29,10:1 Builder wins breach case and $1,000 8.9:27 Ranger report backs uranium mining 29.10:5 Mayor choice divides council 10,9:15 Fox report pleases 30.10:1 Hamer in bid lor funds 14.9:3 Handle with care (Leader) 30.10:2 Poll threat to leader 27,10:1 Doubt on export cf Qld uranium 1.11:3 Vital projects Bill passed 24,11:1 Chipp aeea doubt in Ranger debate 3.11:3 Uranium (Leader) 4.11:2 VIETNAM REFUGEES Children feared exposed to radiation 9.11:1 Uranium mining in year forecast 10,11:1 sanctuary offered to 800 refugees 22.1:13 Friends of Earth oppose Hancock 10,11:3 500 refugees coming 3.3:10 Radioactive tailings to be covered in slag 380 refugees from Indo-Chlna due on Friday 10,11:3 13.3:9 3 uranium miners get export go-ahead 12.11:1 Royalty among refugees 20,3:3 Out foxing the Fox (Leader) 12.11:2 Refugees offered entry 1.9:6 Mining ban aupported by union leaders Refugees "fled in fear" 7.9:1 13.11:10 Beat refugees health amazes doctor 12.11:3 Uranium: turning on the tap (David Karpin) Vietnam refugeea flying to Brisbane 13.11:3 13.11:10 Darwin paradise for 50 refugrees 18.11:13 Uranium deala criticised 15.11:7 Group urgea help for refugees 13.12:7 Labor aays "no" to uranium mining 18.11:1 Refugees in Darwin quarantine 20,12:8 Qld uniona ban uranium mining 19.11:1 Refugees survive piratea, storm 21,12:3 Conflict in A.L.P. viewa on uranium mining 19.11:13 VINEYARDS Uranium ban rejected 20.11:1 Catholic call for year debate on uranium Record tipped for vintage 8,1:HV1 22.11:1 Big crop but fewer pickers 9,1:3 Uniona apllt on uranium mining 24.11:15 Restaurant at vineyard 15,1:HV2 Qld Labor, uniona claah over uranium 26,11:5 Vintage festival details Thursday 19,1:8 A.L.P. heada tackle uranium 27,11:5 Rain delay grape harveat 20.1:3 Public debate on uranium goes an 29,11:3 Rain hampers vintage in Valley 28.1:1 Grejup offers choice: Ban or bomb 30.11:3 Bans imposed on Denman winegrowers 28.1:8 N.M.H. INDEX 93, 1976 VINEYARDS (C'td) WAGES (C'td) Vineyards plans to harvest at night 29.1:HV2 percentage rises unjust 20.3:5 Vineyard strikes name problem 29,1:HV^ •Meeting on metal trades award 1.4:6 Vineyards ready for festival 30.1:7 Wagea case for early hearing 2.4:1 Valley rain endangers grapjo crop 3.2:3 Street wants end of CP.I. flow 2.4:3 Pickers battle rain to aave grape harveat Guidlines (Leader) 3.4:2 4.2:3 Unions to react If index goes 3.4:3 Thinga aquish in the park 5.2:3 Hawke warns unions 6.4:1 Workera lift vineyard ban 5.2:6 Union takes indejeation to court 7.4:1 Work atarta on winery (Pokoibin Hillaldo Indexation (Leader) 8,4:2 Vineyard) 5.2:HV1 Threat of crippling strikes 8,4:10 Wine caak for Singleton 5.2:HV1 Government to put case on Indejeation 9.4:3 Vineyards make haste while sun shines Move on C.P.I, wage rises 10.4:33 6.2:5 Employers to aoek Indejeation block 12.4:1 Valley wlnoa take medals 7.2:1 Secret talka on wool, wage index wrangles Bishop helps with Valley vintage 19,2:1 13.4:1 Qld group will visit vineyards 25,2:7 Indejeation aatisflea wharfiea 13.4:3 Rain costs Valley vineyards $16M 26,2:1 Full bench to go ahead with review 14,4:1 Hunter Vintage Festival Supplement 26,2:14,15 A.CT.U. urgea flexitillty In Indejeation Vintage festival attracta 50,000 1,3:11 15.4:1 50,000 attend festival 4,3:HV1 Average wage at $175 16,4:3 Vineyard starts year with aucceaa Uniona call for CP.I. rise 22,4:1 (Roaemont Estates) 11,3:HV3 Wage riaea worry to arbitrator 22.4:21 Statement on wine promised 18,3:3 Big changes to wage plan 23.4:1 Vlgnerona to judge wlnea 8,3:HV2 Tax indexing this year 24,4:1 Tax relief for wine producera 15.4:6 Wage rises hit commercial recovery 27,4:1 Sinclair may got angry meeting 20.4:6 Hawke warns of union opposition 28.4:1 Sinclair deniea wine tax claim 22.4:11 Profit and the worker 28,4:2 Tongue "tella colour of wine" 6.5:16 Greenwood raps court Index stand 29,4:1 Drayton condemna wine tax 18.6:3 4 states want indexation chocked 30.4:1 New wine tax feared 25.6:5 Employeea prepare Indexation caae 1.5:3 Hogahead wine for auction 28,6:9 Employora for indejeation 5,5:3 N.S.W. wine growera protected 2.7:11 Employers put 3 grounds for pay riaea 6,5:3 Booth to launch wine book 9,7:7 Storemen to wait 11.5:11 Bottled up (Leader) 14.7:2 A.C.T.U. urgea full indejeation 12.5:3 Vlgnerona dlaplay interest in Mudgee field Tug decision reserved 12.5:7 day 14.7:14 A.C.T.U. warns of trouble 13.5:1 Hunter wines win 20.7:8 Liberals ignore the wagea reality 13.5:2 Further wine wina to U. Hunter 22,7:19 Ruling on pay index reaerved 14.5:5 Buyers fly in for wine auction Breakera of government - child endowment (Rothbury Estate) 2.8:3 and basic wage 15.5:2 Tasters will appraise experimental wines P.M. expjocts wage moderation 24,5:1 11,8:9 Aid against Inflation: Fraser 29.5:1 Vineyard soil fee to go 13,8:5 A useful formula (Leader) 29,5:2 Growers blame wine tax for sales check 16,9:17 State wage decision held 3,6:3 Vineyards bottles Its cjwn 21,9:3 Wage"deal" may go to A.C.T.U. Congreaa 7,6:1 Wine tax hearing tomorrow 29.9:14 Wagea seen as joba threat 7,6:3 Vignerons want tax clause restored 1.10:7 N,S,W. gets wage flow-on 10,6:10 Hunter wines praised 14.10:13 Much said, little to talk about 12,6:1 Arrcjwfleld wines 15.10:7 Union critical of Hawke 18,6:3 Pokoibin to have 4 holiday cabins 2.11:7 Averagre pay Increase for men, women 6,7:6 Country has no wine Industry: economist A mat' !r of consequence (Leader) 20.7:2 12.11:8 Employers fight leave case 21,7:3 $200,000 extension to winery 18,11:18 Canberra unions wrangle over wage Index Rod wines lose out to whites 22.11:10 29.7:3 Wine crop holda promiae of record 30.11:3 Keep pay rise to 30% of index: Government 30.7:3 WAGES Employers want half year index 4,8:3 National wage hearing ends 7,8:3 Indexation threatened - Egerton 9.1:4 wage rises still too high: P.M, 9.8:3 $800 for welders "not too much" 9.1:4 Minister explains why state backs Indexation It could be worse (Leader) 29.1:2 10.8:3 Fraser opposes 6.4% pay rise 31.1:1 Fraser welcomes pay result 13.8:1 Industrial vandalism (Leader) 31.1:2 National wagre case decialon atatement 13.8:1 Commiaaion ahould"ignore Fraaer" 31.1:3 Stralna on Indejeation (Leader) 13.8:2 ' Wage brake vital to prevent diaaster "Last chance" for wage indejeation 17.8:3 2.2:1 Male wage average $180. 18,8:5 "Selective" Index for pay rises sought A.CT.U. will aeek 5% rise 20,8:1 2.2:1 Wage rise flowa to atate awards 21.8:3 A.C,T,U, split over index strike call 4.2:1 Indexation "near total collapse" 23,8:3 Auatrallana earn leas than U.K. migrants Governments move to save wage index 4,9:3 4.2:6 Pay "out of step with overaeas" 6,9:1 Employers criticise tax role in wage caae Wagea "driving firma away" 11,10:3 5,2:3 Higher wagea "fewer joba" 15,10:13 Hawke rebuffed 6.2:1 A,C.T.U. will aoek 4,2% pay riae 22,10:1 Vic. backa 6.4% 6.2:1 A.C.TU. 4.2% claim alated 23,10:1 Metal employers tip 6.4% rise 7.2:3 $3,30 pay rise to ateel workera 27,10:11 Unions agree to defer wage case action Average pay up $2,55 27,10:18 10,2:3 Job trouble hits national wage caae 2,11:3 A.C.T.U. calla for full Indexation 4,11:3 A,C.T.U. warns of union unrest over wage case Wage riae unjustified, hearing told 5,11:3 11.2:3 Employers seek rest from wage risea 9,11:3 Arbitration pay ruling expected next week wage case decision Monday 20,11:1 12.2:10 P.M., Street slate militants In unions Wage case decision expected today 13.2:3 22.11:3 5M workers get 6,4% wage rise 14.2:1 Political reality (Leader) 14.2:2 Full 2.2% flow granted to all workers 23,11:1 Wage views differ 14.2:29 Buying more time (Leader) 23,11:2 Opposition charges deceit on indexing McMahon agrees with wage rise 24.11:10 19.2:16 Wage- price freeze opjen for discussion 7.12:1 No state objection to rise 20,2:6 Indejeation automatic In W.A. 8.12:3 State awards get flow-on 21,2:3 Hawke defenda wage proposal 9.12:3 Australian women get closer to equal pay Hawke puts tax trade-off to P.M. 14.12:1 28,2:3 Something to talk about (Leader) 14.12:2 Three main Issues In wage case 9,3:3 A.C.T.U. wins on ninlmum pay hearing 10.3:7 WANGI POWER STATION Leave index alone - senator 10.3:7 Wage rise "blcjw to economy" 17.3:3 Minister to visit Wangi 28.6:9 $12 rise in minimum pay sought 17.3:8 Socks cut fly ash nuisance 2.7:1 Minimum wage "not relevant" 18,3:3 22% ^lore Income last year 19,3:3 N.M.H. INDEX 94. 1976 WATER POLO WATER SUPPLY AND SEWERAGE (C'td) Veteran to lead water polo side (D. Woods) Sewerage outlet "has some riak" 24.8:7 23.1:14 Sewer funds bid 25.8:10 Title won on ccxintback 26.1:12 Sewerage works go modern 26,8:LH2 Sewerage job contract cut (Tea Gardens - WATER SKING Hawkes Neat) 27.8:7 Muaeum plan for Walka building 30.8:6 Belmont skier chases record (Garry Williams) Reservoir leak, costs $200,000 (Waratah) 12.8:20 28.8:5 Shire accuses A.L.P. of falae advertising WATER STORAGE (Mudgee Shire Council) 4,9:3 Lake auburba connected to aewer 13,9:9 Siltation of waterways causes concern Water assured - If no waste 15.9:12 (Murrurundi) 4.3:HV3 H.D.W.B. jobs threat 17.9:5 Irrigation bills "disastrous" 11.3:18 Lakes sewerage work stopped 21,9:1 Waterworks in $100,000 rain damage 11,3:HV2 Problems for the future (Leader) 22,9:2 One water planning aithority 18,3:7 Treatment works stoppage "no pollution Workers vote to end dam strike (Melb) 13.4:12 worry" 22.9:7 Reservoir tragedy fear 4.11:LH1 $200,000 to repair reservoirs 23,9:7 H.D.W.B. cuts works to aave jobs 24,9:6 WATER SUPPLY AND SEWERAGE Jobs threat 28.9:5 Sewerage pumps ready for Lake project Township runs dry overnight (Scone) 9,1:1 29.9:6 Flavour in water problem 12.1:3 Merriwa seeks $50,000 loan 2.10:5 Sewerage plan for Wyong 15.1:LHl Barnsley group to meet Minister 4.10:9 Divers battle cold to fix dam valves 21.1:3 Belmont sewerage works funds plea 8.10:7 Hard line urged for irrigation farmers 21.1:8 $1M works grant sought 9.10:3 Dungog gets $400,000 for water scheme 21.1:11 Bolwarra sewerage scheme approved 9.10:5 Lookout plans at tower site 24.1:8 Inland scheme "too costly" 12.10:7 Morisset sewerage proposal 29.1:LH5 Federal sewer funds cut "tragic" 13.10:6 Rain brings smiles to the Bay (Catherine $8M more for water projects 13.10:6 Hill Bay) 4.2:2 Sewerage plan Is rejected by P.W.D, 14.10:LH1 Grant "needed for sewer" 19.2:LH3 Snakes and rata in drains says deputation Water supply improved by rain 23.2:7 14,10:LHl Sewerage schemes near end 4.3:LH5 Warning follows fuel blast 19.10:8 Water supply failing at Branxton 6,3:8 Simple tap saves water 27,10:7 Further doubt on water supply 6.3:9 Minister to open works (Grahamstown) 30,10:9 Two houses undermined (Nelson Bay) 6,3:9 CB.C "pays" H,D.W,B. 30,10:33 Seaham weir work delayed 8,3:10 Gosford to get $5,5M for seweragre 3,11:9 Council will check water (Muswellbrook) $1M sewerage plan for Floraville 3,11:10 11,3:HV1 Cheaper water rate system 9,11:5 Water supply schemea "equal" 16.3:3 Sewerage clause dropped 13,11:9 Water ratea now, but water next year 18,3:HV1 Sewerage cut off angers buyers 17,11:1 Sewerage group dlabands 18.3:LHl Down the drain (Leader) 17.11:2 $890,000 sewerage scheme supported 23/3:8 Board promises sewerage relief 18.11:1 Getting water to Newcastle had its ups and Medowie study for septic tanks 19,11:3 downs 25.3:HV2 Sewerage group to meet in city 19,11:13 Water "stupidity" cost $10M 31.3:1 Sewer or $5,000: residents 20.11:3 Water Board head denies charge of Medowie mess (Leader) 22.11:2 mismanagement 1.4:1 $632,000 contract for Wyoming sewerage Rapid regional growth ended Walka's glory 23.11:13 1.4:HV2 Medowie call for fair go 24.11:2 Sewer tender accepted (Wyong) 1,4:LH5 Medowie group to meet H.D.W.B. 24.11:16 Damage claim 1.4:LH5 Support aought for Hunter water plan 24.11:16 Finance prevents Barnsley sewer 5.4:6 Quarry to teat dam rock (Mangrove Creek Dam) Barnsley skin troubles "due to no sewer" 25,11:7 8,4:7 Sewerage program expansion sought 29.11:10 Chlorine for Wyong's water 8.4:LH1 New sewer system meets approval 1.12:13 Suburb plans sewer picket 9.4:3 Raw sewerage spill stopped (Maitland) 2.12:1 $2M sewerage for Bolwarra and Tingara 10,4:5 $133,350 water contract (Wyong) 2.12:LH1 Shire seeka Barnsley sewerage 13,4:13 Tingara properties to be sewered 9.12:LH3 Water Board to cost Barnsley sewer work $22M marked for water, sewerage 10.12:10 15,4:5 Water project progresses (Grahamstown) Pipe under river to be replaced 16,4:3 10.12:14 Kotara drain 17,4:5 Healthy sign for outfall ) (Burwood Beach) ' New group to plan water use 17,4:8 13.12:2 No public comment on water 21,4:11 Water; restraint on rationing 11.12:3 Commissioning ceremony 21,4:12 Water worry steams up Blackalls 14.12:6 Fingal Bay sewer plan supported 21,4:14 $5M sewer scheme completion near 18.12:5 Water works handed over (Doyalson) 22,4:LH1 $800,000 for sewerage plan 20,12:7 Doubt on report upsets H.D.W.B. Chairman Muswellbrook metered 20,12:9 24.4:5 Sewerage work (Fennels Bay) 23.12:LH1 Aberdeen scheme may go on 24.4:31 $660,000 for Lake projects 31,12:7 Taree'8 hot water boost 26.4:10 Water rates up 10% 28.4:13 WEATHER Talks today on C.H. Bay water plans 28.4:13 Fingal Bay to be sewered on rate levy 28.4:14 Rainfall for December 1.1:3 Valley dam estimate put at $130M. 29,4:7 Storm flails Melbourne 5,1:4 Green Slime to march Saturday 29,4:15 Ship battered by cyclone 19.1:1 Water main tender let (Muswellbrook) 7,5:7 Cyclone lashes 1200 km of coast 20.1:1 Bay sewerage starts (Fingal Bay) 7,5:7 Couple missing In cyclone belt 21.1:3 Water supply delegation 11.5:11 N.S.W. faces flood threat as rain continues Sewerage now abailable in Eleebana 12.5:9 23.1:3 Gosford-Wyong water scheme closer 20.5:LHl Cyclone hita mission (Qld) 2.2:1 Barnsley asks Queen to visit 21.5:15 157,4mm In January 2.2:3 Start on $6iM sewerage plant 22,5:5 Surprise storm batters Bundaberg 23.2:1 Water storage record 24.5:7 Cyclone boars down on W.A. town 27.2:1 Sewerage scheme approved 27,5:LH3 Cyclone heads for coast 3.3:6 Pipes replaced under river 1.6:3 April rain above average 3.5:6 Wyong geta $10.8M water grant 11.6:3 Need seen for city weather station 19.5:10 Garbage diapoaal unlta banned 26.6:1 Light snow falls on Barrinton Tops 18.6:3 Tax revenue deal appeals 26,6:11 Weather signals lose to radio 1.7:LH2 $1M boost for Wyong water scheme 1,7:LH1 Rain figures down 1,9:18 Sewerage workers sacked 2.7:11 Hail in suburbs 15,10:13 Water Board head firm on sites 5,7:12 October wettest for 34 years 1,11:1 Muswellbrook aewer plan 5,7:15 Sydney storm damagre $35M 26,11:7 Sewer works progrress 16,7:7 Because of an industrial dispute there will Barnsley la kicking up a real stink 22,7:LH2 be almost no weather today 11,12:1 Sewerage plows in Murray River 18,8:3 Tornado causes heavy damage In scone 13.12:1 Sewerage outlet "has some risk" 24.8:7 N.M.H. INDEX 95, 1976 WEATHER (C'td) WHEAT INDUSrTRY (C'td) High wind in Valley 16,12:1 .Workmen burnt In silo explosion 17.6:3 Silo men atop again 17.6:11 WESTERN AUSTRALIA Judge reaervea alio decialon 21.6:7 Grain terminal ahift work plan 30.6:7 A mining town faces its death (Mt Magnet) Strike aa threat to wheat exporta 30.6:33 3.3:18 Carry over of IM tonnea of wheat 1.7:14 W.A. Premier fears strike Isolation 29,3:8 Silo men to get' allowance for dirty work Punches, arrests at Kerr proteat 12.5:1 2,7:11 Kerr vlalt aummonses 29.5:33 Maize Board'a move 17,7:10 "War declared" aa Liborala v-ppoae N.C.P. Strike a "disaster" to wheat 22.7:3 In Weat 30.6:1 Drought cuta wheat crop 30.7:1 W,A, coalition partnera widen rift 1,7:3 Hopes lor record In North 31.7:5 Bomb Hast damages woodchip wharf 20.7:1 Big wheat shipment 7.8:5 Coalition runs into strife 20.7:2 Five weeks lost in strikea:Company 28.8:9 Women trapped for 10 days 3.8:10 Ban on aale of wheat dust 3.9:3 A.L.P. will drop governor In W.A. 2.9:1 Death trail leads to legal action 3.9:8 Cartoonist defends mural 13.10:28 Soighum sold forward 4.9:10 Two mlsslngr In capsize 9.11:1 Ban delays wheat shipment 29.10:6 Two still miaaing from barge capaize 10.11:3 Diaputea threat to grain exports 30.10:8 W.A. revlewa union law 17.11:1 A.W.U. overtime ban on wheat lifted 2.11:6 Court "deala" alleged 17.11:1 Record wheat Intake 4.11:15 Cabinet "deals" inquiry doubt 18.11:3 Terminal builders upaet 12.11:8 Indejeation automatic In W.A. 8.12:3 China wheat deal 13.11:10 W.A. union exemption plan 16.12:2 Wheat gift loaded In ahlp for Pakistan 16.11:12 WHALING Silo work delayed 20.11:10 Four Soviet wheat ships expected 9.12:11 Trawler neta a whale of a bone 29.3:7 Newcastle grain shipments down 23.12:7 50 whales beached off Brisbane 18.8:18 Port's wheat sampler proves successful 29.12:16 WHARVES AND WHARF LABOUR WOMEN'S STATUS Waterside campaign for safer ladders 13.2:6 Wharfies get $189 a week 19.3:3 Feminists keep on warpath 1,1:7 Wharfies get award report 26.3:7 Women's work (Leader) 3.1:2 Indejeation satisfied wharfiea 13.4:3 Women are equal - except when it comes Wharfiea stop 14.4:8 to shift work 3,1:2 No nay Increase In wharf deal 26.4:3 A survival manual for women 14.1:14 Battle of control on waterfront 29.4:2 Women plan media campaign 29,1:11 Wharfiea vote on new agreement 1.5:5 Centre plans lectures on health needs Wharfiea back indexation 5.5:21 4.2:21 Canberra rejects dock hire plan 8.5:30 Women "lag" In public life 25.2:8 Three year term on the waterfront 8.6:10 Centre an "eye opener" 11.3:12 W.W.F. (jresidont and secretary unopposed Career or marriage choice 5.5:28 16.6:11 Good secretary worth her weight In gold Union bans cargro as Soweto protest 21.6:1 6,5:15 Waterside leader sees port slump 30.6:3 Centre a boon to working mothers 2.6:24 Waterside workers elect officers 7.7:14 Seeing red over white in a tilt at tradition Wharf change urged 7,7:21 17.6:14 Waterslders asked to retire 22.7:3 The men defend,but concede a point 17.6:14 Waterfront stoppagre 30,7:12 Working women gro under scrutiny 19.7:9 Retirement at 6o on W,W,F. list 9.8:6 Talks for working women 2.8:8 Watchmen out for 24 hours 20,8:7 Centre to aid women (Gosford) 3.8:12 Wharf men want talks on future 24,8:15 Women's work claims go to A.C.T.U. 9.8:7 Shipping rush creates labor shortage 10,9:8 Women call union talks 11,8:12 Port watchmen on foreign ships 29,9:14 Women suffer job hardship 25,8:18 Wharf work to stop 8,10:6 Seminar organised for Port shire 25.8:19 Shipa kept in port by atopwork meeting 12,10:8 Access for women (Tradea Hall Council) W.W.F. warns of long strike 14.10:12 27.8:7 Waterfront stop threat 16.10:1 Crisis centres for women set up 2.9:LH2 More than 900 Waterside jobs redundant 28.10:1 Women to fight school sexist role 5,10:6 Campaign against Japanese ships on again Discrimination Bill: women seek changes 29,10:1 13,10:29 Newborn not alive until they breathe: Judge Cummings to chair advisers 14.10:6 (Canberra) 29.10:3 Women Interested In discrimination legislation Wharves ban for talks 30.10:33 16.10:33 Port's labour force down by 10% 3.11:9 Centre gets newsletter 20.10:21 Waterside strikes threat 17,11:10 Talk back shows Insult women: Mrs 'Whitlam 1.11; Tougher line urged in ports talks 18.11:1 Woman's new challenge (Prof. Nashar) 3,11:19 Street: Too many wharfiea 19.11:3 Centre gets finance 11.11:15 $100,000 for wharf work 11.12:1 Newcastle woman galna national appointment W.W.F, stop to hear report 18,12:5 (Betty Maudsley) 8,12:29 Wateraidera stop to hear report 20.12:6 Canberra gives women recommendation task 42 port jobs In Newcastle to go 22.12:1 13,12:7 A question of balance (Leader) 22.12:2 Jenny's place - a welcome refuge 15.12:25 WHEAT INDUSTRY WOOL Grain hoists buay for export trade 13.1:6 Wool packers dispute for hearing 1.3:3 Wheat men taxed for haulage 19,2:16 Wool firms withdraw dismissal notices 6.3:8 Friendly invaders in wheat ships 2.3:3 Wool men to resume work 16,3:6 S. Coast firm wins big silo contract Weight ban delays payment on wool 18,3:8 (Allied Construction Pty Ltd.) 24.3:1 Nations wool industry halted 6,4:1 Saudi wheat deal report 31.3:1 Storemen "out to end pay rules" 7,4:1 IM tonne wheat aale to U.S.S.R. 29.4:18 $20M wool pi lea up 7,4:8 Wheat may be docked 12.5:9 Row "Jeopardising" wool Industry 8.4:1 Flrat wheat wagon 20.5:7 Fraaer may enter wool wrangle 9.4:3 Wheat alio bulldera get site pay 20.5:7 Strike hit woolmen to get 69% payment Contract let at grain terminal 1.6:14 10.4:3 Silo men ordered to return to work 4.6:7 Miniater calla for quick end to dispute Heart theory on silo worker 9.6:7 12.4:1 Grain handling under fire 10,6:2 Secret talks on wool, wage index wrangles Professor queries silo death theory 10.6:11 13.4:1 Silo men meet Tueaday on work return plan Wool dispute parties agree to talks today 12.6:5 15,4:1 Grain men return 15.6:3 Wool study cut recommended 15,4:6 Grain terminal row cools 16.6:11 Wool dispute hope after 8 hour talks 16.4:1 Wheat ship aalls after long delay 16.6:11 New hope for end to ivool dispute 17,4:3 N.M.H, INDEX 96, 1976 WOOL (C'td) WYONG (C'td) Graziers may move own wool 19,4:1 Special meeting to consider rate 11.11:17 Vote to end wool ban likely 20,4:3 Rate rises 10% but rural same 25.11:13 Confusion hits wool dispute 21,4:3 Shire name change rejected 25.11:LH2 Wool packers go back 22.4:3 Move for tougher litter controls 2.12:LH2 Strike costs Japanese spinners $1M 23.4:6 Wyong shire seta $20M budget 2,12:LH2 C.P. attack on Sinclair 28.4:3 Removal of trees at Toukley 2.12:LH2 Wool shipments resume 29,4:18 Wyong map publiahed 8.12:32 Wool device wins medal 12.5:17 Casualty help need at Jetty 9.12:14 Improved wool packs to be used 21.5:10 Wyong acta pace 9,12:LH3 Wool floor price to continue 8,6:18 $1,78M plan for riding resort (Mardl) Weighty wool bale solution offered 24,6:11 9,12:LH1 More fleece 5.7:15 Traffic light priorities 16,12:LH3 Machine to cut sheep costs 21.8:31 Seaplane on lake seen as danger 23.12:5 Merino fleece steady at Newcastle sale 2,9:21 Y.M.C.A. AND Y.W.C.A. Storemen told to lift bale ban 15,9:3 Wool bale row meeting 16,9:10 Y camp covers variety of activities Ban on wool bales may be lifted 12,11:8 22.1:LH3 Wool packers reject offer 3,11:8 Y.M.C.A. stimulation for housewives 26.2:11 Graziers vant bale weight confrontation Companionship boost for aged people 17.11:3 1.4:LH4 Storemen lift "wool bans 7.12:11 Flat shortage helps hostel 28,6:6 Soviet ship loads wool 8.12:32 Toronto Y,M.C,A, youth club loses vehicle access 21,10:13 WOOL AUCTIONS YACHTING All wool sales for next week cancelled 26.3:7 Krlter crew still optimistic 5,1:13 New reserve for wool "soon" 4,6:8 Hawke ups anchor in quest for yacht cup Wool market in sellers favour 10,6:18 20.2:3 New index in wool sales 12,6:10 Girl skippers trip (J. Merrlngton) 23.3:15 Wool trade in buying boost 18,6:8 Prestige yacht fleet returns to Wangi Wool values cut at Newcastle sales 2,12:18 11,5:3 "Er,.. avast there me hearties" 13.5:LH4 WORKERS COMPENSATION Gretal 2 due in harbour 14,8:3 Voyager given welcome (Peter Barnes) Federal talks on security scheme 10,3:5 4.10:3 Compjonsation (Leader) 11.3:2 Yachting chief criticises 505 visa ban Fresh look at national schemes 26.4:1 8.11:1 Compensation talka start today 10.5:3 Two from North set for Hobart 24.12:11 Minister crlticiaea senator on compo Father leads son in Yacht race 27.12:3 meeting 11.5:1 Father son in yacht battle 28.12:26 Compensation premiums cut 10.6:3 Rooklyns head for Hobart 29.12:22 More for federal employees 17,6:20 Lake yacht cloaes on leaders 30,12:1 A doctor's view of compo 10,7:2 Hobart honours to Ballyhoo 30.12:18 Air death payout "unfair" 2.8:8 Lake yacht crew to return as ueroes (Piccolo) 31,12:1 WYONG YOUTH Appeal to Wyong tourists 8.1:LH1 Youth centre rejected 5,1:12 Wyong ahlre asked to pay $159,000 8.1:LH3 Free lessons for boys 12.1:8 Bank loan offered to Wyong 29,1:LH6 New officer begins work (J, Roberts) Shire plan discuasion 5,2:LH1 15.1:HV2 Wyong seeks storm funds 26,2:LH3 Youth service money crisis 22.1:2 Wyong loans program full 26,2:LH3 House hunting for Toronto teenagers 29.1:LHl Plan scheme "ready soon" 26,2;LH4 Council may veto youth clubhouse 10.2:5 Wyong moves on huge Industrial project Youth centre to continue 12.2:HV1 4.3:LH1 $4,000 sought for youth officer 13.2:6 New policy for tenders 4.3:LH3 Walk the plank at Speers Point Saturday Wyong shire gets $47,000 for roads 4,3:LH6 25.2:14 Mannerlng Park works for hall 11,3:LH2 Plunge to float youth service 28.2:5 Public health part of tradition (K, Murray) Youth group house lease rejected 2.3:7 11,3:LH2 Flrat director for youth (J.. Leslie) Wyong asks for policy on aid to industry 11.3:LH4 18,3 :LH5 Home loss falls to daunt youth group Wyong ends RED projects 1,4:LH1 18.3:LH4 Wyong man on engineer executive 6.5:LHl Club appeals for parental support Hall takeover considered 13,5:LHl (Ullnga Youth Centre) 25.3:LHl Ratepayers by inatalment 20,5:LH1 Youth club haa good year 29.3:9 Environmenf'appeala to officers" 27.5:LH5 Seminar plan on entertainment for youth Caravan park manager wanted (Canton Beach) 12.5:12 3,6:LH1 Young people 31.5:2 Shire launches dredge 28.6:9 Getting off the streets 18.9:7 Minister supports industrial estate 1.7:LH1 12 youtha In disturbance 13.10:11 Garden competition "practical pride" 8.7:LH1 N.Y.S, aeeks funds for counsellor 27.10:8 $45,000 road gravel work approved by City Council to study youth proposal 28.10:13 council 8,7:LH4 Youth centre opens Sunday 17,11:16 P.A. invited t,o council meeting 8.7:LH5 Youth plan attacked by Mayor (Cessnock) Wyong Council changes meeting time 15.7:LH1 18,11:8 Jensen denies Wyong has been "hamstrung" Youth centre opened 22,11:6 29,7:LH5 State youth grroups get $200,000 16,12:19 Now look on planning 5,8:LH1 $6,000 for city youth workera 21.12:6 Wyong pjetition on shop licence fees 12.8:LH1 Entrance club geta $1,500 31.12:7 Court house need for future 19,8:LH5 Growth hope "blighted" 19,8:LH5 $1,500 a week consultation 27,8:6 $8,000 for play gear 2,9:LHl Precinct system for maintenance work 9,9:11 Doyalson caravan park approved 9,9:LH2 Building figures rise 9.9:LH3 Wyong Shire plan gazetted soon 16,9:13 President returned In 8 -2 vote (Cr F.N. Farrell) 23.9:10 $800,000 Wyong shire chambers extensions 11,10:9 Maintenance rovers hit the road 14.10:LH1 Heated pool plan 21.10:LH1