N.H. INDEX 64 . 1983
LIBERAL PARTY (Con't) LOCAL GOVERNMENT (Con't) Open Council meetings 1.8:2 Wilkinson wins Lib. nomination in Maitland Act training for aspiring aldermen wanted 21.7:3 9.8:4 Maitland Libs office reopens 24.8:5 Changes in Local Government 12.9:4 Door knock plan by Liberal candidate 7.9:8 What do they earn 1.10:2 Liberals turn right for free market stance Councils' body reformed after five-year lapse 3.10:3 29,10:4 Liberals look for a base (Leader) 4.10:2 Openess on the Councils (Leader) 11,11:2 Reviving the Liberals 4.10:2 Register 'to include councillors' 10.12:3 Greiner puts Liberals' Hunter plan 8.10:12 Libs urge coalition unity 21.11:3 LOCAL GOVERNMENT BOUNDARIES N.S.W. opposition merger 'by 1988' 26.11:5 Mixed reaction to party merger plan 28.11:5 More faction fighting for A.L.P. in Sydney The Greiner factor 30.11:2 8.1:5 Ministers get new role in coalition plan Merger of Councils rejected 10.8:12 19.12:4 Shires shift 'start of erosion' 1.12:4 Nationals, Libs, 'bound to merge' 31.12:1 LOCAL GOVERNMENT - FINANCE LIBRARIES Port land values to increase by 300% 9.4:3 $500,000 to renovate Central Library 11.2:5 Call for new rating system 20.4:10 Space Age to invade libraries 9.6:6 Lake property values triple 22.4:1 $65,000 library grant 21.6:10 New land values 'force out poor' 23.4:5 Libraries share $171,000 grants 22,6:12 Courjcils forced to trim their budgets (Survey) Unique opening planned for Cessnock Library 3.5:28 27,7:4 The need for fairer rating (Lea,der) 21.6:2 $63,000 to Hunter libraries 8.8:5 16 coal Councils to seek greater help 25.6:3 Computer link at Region Libraries will speed Rate injustice must be removed 11.7:7 book exchanges 28,9:13 $11.8 ra. in grants 28.9:16 Closure of small libraries urged 4,11:1 What do they earn 1.10:2 Bid to closes small libraries blocked 9,11:5 No end to Local Council limits 21.11:8 Library introduces State's first public Rate rises kept to 8% 23.11:15 braille service 21.12:12 Need for a new rating system (^eader) 24.11:2 LIDDELL POWER STATION Hunter Councils angry over rate pegging 24.11:7 8% rate order 'will force cut in projects' 'Crisis' report denied by power chief 5.1:5 26.11:5 Power cut view 'not backed by evidence' No Council cuts are justified, Wran says 5.12:5 7,1:5 Liddell generator halted (Fire) 31.1:3 LOCAL GOVERNMENT - STRIKES AND DISPUTES Power unit return soon 9,3:8 Liddell unit back for Winter rush 28,3:11 Council attacks outdoor workers' strike 12.7:5 $40 ra, river scheme to begin soon 22.4:4 Sacked Liddell fitter re-instated but demoted MAITLAND 4.6:9 Foremen to meet today to consider lifting bans Cattle sale 'qualified success' (First Thursday 7,6:4 Cattle sale) 14.1:4 LINGARD HOSPITAL Fate of historic old flour mill rests on inquiry 28.1:3 Governor opens $6 million extensions 19,2:5 Council agrees not to rcsite saleyards near homes Hospital passes its test 14.7:14 9,2:4 Council seeking land as saleyards site 10,2:5 Maitland tourism body will stage a colonial LIQUID PETROLEUM GAS weekend 6,4:12 Wholesale LPG price up by 20% 1.7:8 Colonial days recalled 11.4:1 Green Hills Centre will take a year 12.5:6 LITTER Council to rule on plan soon (Green Hills Entertainment Centre) 18,5:6 Bottle deposits 'cure for litter' 14.7:14 It's not plain sailing in High St. 12,7:3 Bottle deposits law urged 25.10:5 Meeting on $7.5 m. Green Hills centre 28.7:6 How S.A. has cut its waste problem 25.10:5 Land sale brings Centre closer 4.8:8 A lucky, mucky countryside (Leader) 31.10:2 Project may be lost to city 11.8:3 Holiday litter a Hunter eyesore 28.12:3 Ferguson to detail Maitland study 27.8:5 Bigger punch for anti-litter campaign 31.12:1 Maitland Entertainment Centre won't go ahead 1.9:9 LOCAL GOVERNMENT Maitland stores will welcome buskers 2.12:10 $11 m. shops planned 13.12:1 Local government needs more recognition 13,6:7 MAITLAND CITY COUNCIL Uren proposes single voice to put needs of Valley 22,7:1 Council rejects Hong Kong printing 26.1:27 Regional voice is essential (Leader) Council hits at signs (Metford Land Sale) 23.7:2 2.2:6 Bid to open Councils 27.7:6 Vote may lose $450,000 hall 9.2:3 N.H. INDEX 65. 1983
MAITLAND CITY COUNCIL (Con't) MAITLAND CITY COUNCIL (Con't) Libs list preferences 13.9:3 Rutherford Bowls Centre approved 9.2:3 Dump hours cut a failure 14.9:3 New vote on Senior Citizens' Hall likely Windfall for Council on land deal 14.9:5 10.2:5 Maitland pensioners jeer alerman 11.2:5 City merits Mayor on 'full-time basis' 16.9:3 Maitland gets Citizen's Group 16.2:5 Save raoney, alderman warns Council (Ken Guy) New Hall approved for senior citizens 23.2:3 16.9:5 Maitland City planner quits : blasts Council Record numbers of candidates at Maitland 23.9:5 (Peter Reynders) 24,2:1 Two dumped, two at risk in Maitland 26.9:7 Maitland plant plan going to seed (Seed Two Labor women elected in Maitland 27.9:8 Wastage) 25.2:3 A.L.P. may seek Maitland recount 28.9:3 Rates move rejected 26.2:3 Seven new faces for Maitland 28.9:6 Maitland seeds row yields harvest of doubt Maitland Mayor out of the hat (Ken Guy) 30.9:1 28.2:8 Alderman survives recount 8,10:4 Maitland Mayor 'one-man band' accusation Dump hours extended 12.10:5 1,3:1 Maitland garbage, dog fee rises rejected 9.11:5 Plan for change to Maitland's Ward boundaries Maitland reaffirms cut in footpath road work 1.3:13 30.11:4 Seeds wrangle alerman quits post (Aid, Gee) Maitland Council seeks business help 30.11:5 2.3:1 Council grade move 'boost to fat cats' 1.12:8 Tender prices inquiry 3.3:1 Big cuts likely in tough Council budget 6.12:3 Alderman says dept. is 'an absolute disgrace' Council aims for a budget surplus 7.12:3 9.3:3 Maitland heeds the call of the Scottish tartan MAITLAND HOSPITAL 10.3:3 Maitland Hospital services to go, Liberal asserts Some aldermen to quit Council 10,3:6 A Council battle (Leader) 11,3:2 22.9:6 Council staff put jobs at risk 'to tell facts' 11.3:3 MANSLAUGHTER Maitland inquiry 12.3:1 Guilty plea to manslaughter 12.3:5 Council to thrash out problems 14.3:4 Minister studies Maitland report 15.3:3 Five years jail for death at party 15.3:6 Maitland to fix troubles alone 16.3:12 Man gets 10 years for killing baby (Robert Mack) Pedestrian approach to footpath trees 24.3:6 20.4:4 Alderman calls upgrading move ludicrous Bond over shooting (Gail Bambach) 12.5:1 (Millers Forest) 25.3:3 Happy, relieved woman begins a new life 12.5:1 Baths bond sought 30.3:12 Wife's long hours at Bowling Club (Darryl Maitland loses top health officer 13,4:1 Somerville) 20.5:1 'Abuse from both sides' (Nash Hipwell Resigns) Policeman gets 14 years 28.5:3 14.4:3 Punks get 12 years 1.9:3 Woman to quit Council post (Kim Copple) MANUFACTURING INDUSTRY _ STRIKES AND DISPUTES 3.5:4 Maitland to get $1 mill, arcade 11.5:5 B.H.P. workers strike to discuss sackings 30.3:8 Council gives away historic boats 13.5:8 Bans imposed over sackings (Comeng) 25.5:6 Contract on pools in doubt 25.5:23 The semantics of sacking (Leader : Comeng) New shelters to be rebuilt 26,5:1 25.5:6 Bans alter pools work program 26,5:5 Comeng will not back down on sackings 27.5:4 Liberals to stand for Maitland Council 2.6:4 Comsteel men back 27.5:5 Open politics (Leader) 3.6:2 Council irate over S.R.A. work camp 15.6:4 Comeng unmoved over 83 dismissals 31.5:4 Confusion on loopholes in pool contract Comeng workers reject offer for fired mates 21.6:6 1,6:4 Bans on Comeng firm begin to take effect 2.6:4 Libs .'jtart Maitland seat ball rolling 23.6:3 Ombudsman to study Maitland pools row 28.6:7 Comeng's new plan hits union pockets 3.6:5 Maintenance offer beats pool bans 29.6:5 Coraeng sets deadline for peace 7.6:5 New hope for $7 m. housing project 8.7:1 Arbitration for Coraeng dispute 8.6:14 Council faces action on land sale reversal Comeng union meeting lifts bans 11.6:9 15.7:1 'Last offer' made to Comeng workers 22.6:20 Wilkinson wins Lib. nomination in Maitland Retrenched workers 'threatened' 23.6:4 21.7:3 Threat over cheques 28.6:7 Council halves show society's land rates Strike at B.H.P. ends 8.7:7 28.7:4 Alcan pickets protest at changes in rosters Council in land deal 28.7:5 13.7:6 Meeting on $7.5 m. Green Hills Centre 28.7:6 Smelter goes on despite picket 15,7:8 Morris may seek Maitland Council seat 2.8:3 Alcan strike and picket continue over roster Three Liberals, Morris bow out of Maitland changes 16.7-5 Council election 11.8:6 Hearing on dispute (Alcan) 18,7:4 Alcan strikers told to return to work 20,7:5 Maitland planner rejects claim by developer Smelter workers vote to go back 21.7:7 12.8:5 Council, Polish group in talks 17.8:3 Reinstatement issue a hitch in Comeng peace offer Voters told to check wards 17.8:7 23.7:5 Apology sought over land deal mix-up 22.8:3 Both sides stand fast in Comeng dispute 11.8:4 Maitland compromise clears way for hall Union bans back Coraeng strike 19,8:3 25.8:6 Comeng waves turn tidal (Leader) 20,8:2 Maitland poll to be hotly fought 1.9:7 Uren supports Comeng men 20,8:12 B,H,P. strikers expected today 27.8:11
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MANUFACTURING INDUSTRY STRIKES AND DISPUTES MATER MISERICORDIAE HOSPITAL (Con't^ Hurdles over cancer unit staffing ease 8.7:5 Comeng 16-week dispute settled 30.8:7 Mater faces cut in services,staff 28.9:3 Hunter bans on A,N,I, lifted 31,8:5 Mater to close laundry 29.9:4 Goninan ' stands down 300 after talks rejected New bed at Mater a boon for H.V. babies 11.10:3 Brereton lashes Mater on cuts 13.10:1 13,9:3 ' Mater explosion warning 13.10:3 Goninan strike ends 14,9:14 Hospital work ban (Copper Pipe Work) 14.10:5 B.H.P. plumbers to go on with rolling stoppages Brereton confirms health jobs 14.10:8 20,10:7 Newmed II : the saga continues 26.11:2 Tubemakers stands down 120 11,11:6 Newspeak on Newmed II 26.11:2 Inspectors return (Tubemakers) 15,11:4 End to strike at A,W,I, 10,12:5 MATTARA FESTIVAL Chemical workers urged to return 13.12:4 Dispute settled 14.12:4 Mattara to cost $80,000 21.5:1 Plumbers return after strike 19.12:8 Mattara program unveiled 28.5:10 Preparations stepped up for Mattara 17.8:18 MARITIME SERVICES BOARD A 'young' garden ready for Mattara 20.8:3 Mattara spreads to Zaara St 26,8:1 Carrington group to decidenon green ban 1983 Mattara Ball cancelled 27.8:9 22.10:10 Spring cheer (Leader) 29.8:2 Ban to continue 12.11:13 Children ready for Mattara fun fish 31.8:1 $4.3 m. project may be shelved 16.12:1 Women dominate Mattara Art Competition 1,9:5 Residents stand firm in M.S.B. workshop A feast of glorious displays (Garden Competition) battle 17.12:3 2,9:1 Green Ban on M.S.B. 'could be job threat' Something for everyone as Spring Festival 20.12:4 swings into action 3,9:10 M.S.B. workshoD (Leader) 21.12:2 Visitor for Mattara (New Endeavour•> 5,9:3 Hill Climb drivers battle wet 5,9; 5 MARRIAGE, DIVORCE AND FAMILY Embroiderers Guild shows marked advance in presentation 6.9:8 Maitenance agency plan 12.4:5 Thought-provoking works at invitation art In defence of the Family Law Act 15,4:3 purchase 7,9:10 Divorce and the problem child 3.5:7 Plays, displays, games 7.9:10 City family law delays studied 13.5:8 Filling choral sustenance for Mattara 9.9:4 Fathers & divorce 17.5:8 Bonus for Mattara (H.M,A,S, Otway) 10,.9: 1 Full-time family court judge 26.5:7 Mattara parade 10,9:3 Divorce by post bill introduced 2.6:4 Newmed triumph again at games 10,9:5 Where the law breaks down 13.7:21 Parade to highlight Mattara Week 10,9:5 Aust. divorce rate climbing steadily 26.7:5 Small niunbers but great enthusiasm (Creative Australia de facto law 'more advanced' Embroidery) 10.9:8 28.7:6 Attack on Mattara choice of site (Fun Fair) Law reform 'needed for de factos* 19.8:4 10.9;10 Marriage rights I'Leader) 22.8:2 Winner had a whale of a time 12,9:3 Young cynics 24.8:21 Memory lapses may have lost competition De factos 2.9:2 12.9:4 Mark makes it six (Brazilian orphan) 5.9:1 Disability can't stop the keen gardener 21.'5:7 Childless-out of choice 21.9:19 The future of a spring festival 10.11:2 Stepfamilies : Myth v fact 28.9:21 Mattara to have new look in 1985 11.11:3 Newcastle divorcees 'realistic' 5.10:4 Mattara honours its unsung heroes 11.11:6 Divorcees within law : Bishop 7.10:3 Boost for Mattara ooetry prize 12.11:13 Winning has come to be a habit 15.11:5 Mattara going professional 14.11:2 Accepting parental roles 15.11:9 .12:1 New attitudes 'cause family instability' Mattara funding cut feared '^24.11:17 Mattara threat averted 9.12:1 ^attara body may form company 9.12:4 Communication in parenthood 29.11:17 Indian P-air follow tradition 12.12:3 MEAT INDUSTRY AND TRADE
MASONIC HOSPITAL, SHORTLAND No restraints on imports of meat to U.S. 5.1:19 Cheaper N.Z. beef tempts buyers 6.1:1 Work to cost $1 m. 11.10:5 N.Z. beef 'not needed' 10.1:4 Cattle sale 'qualified success' 14.1:4 MATER MISERICORDIAE HOSPITAL Concern over beef market 15.1:10 The man doesn^t want meat 3171:3 Early start expected on Newmed II 12.1:1 Council agrees not to resite saleyards near homes Newmed II given the green light 13.1:1 (Maitland) 9.2:4 Hospital searches the world 14.1:5 Cattle sale move over watering 15.2:5 A ready-made cancer unit 18.1:2 Stock up on meat : Hallam 17.2:8 Cancer unit 'could cost $1.6 m.' 24,1:1 Water restriction on saleyard cattle lifted A lift for public spirit 25.1:2 18.2:8 R.N.H., Mater get $500,000 in equipment Rutherford new site for saleyards 10.3:5 grants 14.4:3 Rain will make Meat Bill soar 23.3:1 Baby with heart problem 'forced to wait ^ New company takes over sale yards (Maitland) hours 24.5:1 26.5:6 Disease scare over (Foot & Mouth) 20.6:4 Possum, Roo 'found on open sale' in Victoria 23.7:3 Possum meat source find 25.7:4 N.H. INDEX 67. 1983
MEAT INDUSTRY AND TRADE (Con't) MEDICAL (Con't)
Drought's end causes meat price jump 27.7:6 British doctors may have cuEe for herpes 21.4:1 Possum prosecutions 29.7:3 Medicine 'beyond reach' 26.4:5 Australian meat quota may be cut 30.7:H Herpes : hysteria could make it a new form of Lamb and pork prices continue to fall 2.8:'l leprosy 26.4:12 Magazine doesrt't mince words on beef 11.10:3 Operation 'no cause for worry' 27.4:3 Australians are 'world's top red meat eaters' Mystery disease even scares doctors and 13.10:8 hospital staff (A.I.D.S,) 27.4:17 Taking a tally of beef 17.10:2 The pain of being childless 27.4:17 New lamb range 1.12:9 Boy's new face nearer (Deny Jamaluddin) MEDICAL 29.4:8 Sunshine puts light in their brief lives Babies hit by 'flu' virus 1.1:3 (Terminally ill children) 30.4:4 Health hazards can lurk in boring work 4.1:9 Good health a laughing matter 4.5:23 Monitoring foetal health by touch 5.1:18 A realistic approach to psychology (Sandra Pertot) 7.5:2 Anti-leukemia drug found 7.1:5 12 children affected by lead (Port Pirie) Cot death suspect in soil, water 12.1:5 7.5:9 New face for boy takes time (Deny Jamaluddin) The migraine : only partially understood 17.1:5 10,5:8 Malay boy has second operation (Deny Diet 'easy way to avoid heart disease' 11.5:3 Jamaluddin) 19.1:4 A,I,D,S, will be studied in Sydney 11,5:5 Men have babies too 19.1:17 Staph cases epidemic : doctor (Golden Staph) The hyperactive child 19.1:17 11.5:5 The importance of vitamin D 19,1:18 Test-tube babies : the boom is over 11,5:19 One more reason to lose weight (Cardiovascular N,S,W,, W.A, join test-tube births 13,5:3 disease) 19,1:20 Woman spends 10 years with Herbie (Olga Grainger - Bionic ear helps man hear after 20 years dialysis patient) 18.5:8 (Geoge Watson) 21,1:6 Genetic engineers booming (A,N.Z,A.A.S. conference) Nature's tonic : sex (Life after heart attack) 18.5:9 25.1:2 Uni team finds disease cause 19.5:3 Female sexuality : Myths & facts 26,1:15 Deformed babies in Hunter 'allowed to die' 20.5:3 Christine pleads for letters (Christine Nursing service began at family dinner 23.5:4 Atanassof) 28,1:3 Investigating toxic shock syndrome 25,5:19 Protecting the mentally ill 2,2:2 Call for national A.I.D.S.'seminar" 1.6:19 The changing role for fathers (Father's role in Contraceptive for men, 'safe, sure' 2.6:7 childbirth) 2,2:15 First test-tube triplets in S.A. 9.6:3 Changing the face of psychiatric care 3.2:2 Malaria may be beaten 9,6:5 Mental Health Act concern (Leader) 3.2:2 Mercy dash for three Mater babies 10.6:5 Oh, my aching back.' 3.2:2 Hopes for herpes cure 14.6:1 A common male sexual problem 8.2:9 Drug-free pain relief to be studied 14.6:3 Support for society's swingers (Manic Posture plus pints causes pots 18.6:4 Depressives) 9.2:17 Alcohol a growing raedical problem 21.6:11 Mastectectomy survey 9.2:21 Iron will helps Jamie overcome hurdles 22.6:8 Bowel disorders 15.2:9 Brereton refuses A.I.D.S suggestions by Nile Dealing with impotence 22.2:11 24,6:7 Blood pressure pills 'nasty side effects' Women's brains go first 27.6:3 24.2:5 A.I.D.S. 'panic' unnecessary 27.6:3 Infertility : couples need understanding What is a 'nervous breakdown'? 28.6:9 1.3:9 The AI.D.S scare (Leader) 30.6:2 Artificial heart 'worth operation' 4.3:10 Live or let die 7.7:25 Pregnancy breakthrough 14,3:6 A.I.D.S 'backlash' in Newcastle 7.7:28 Computer use medical issue 21.3:9 A.I.D.S. claims first victim 11.7:6 Coping with an emergency 22.3:7 Professor dispels epidemic fears 14.7:8 The diabetic child 23.3:19 A.I.D.S. case caught in Sydney 15.7:5 Parents warned over asthma report 24.3:7 Scientists are hopeful of cure for disease Artificial heart patient dies after 112 days (A.I.D.S) 15.7:5 25.3:6 Doctors differ on salt danger 16.7:9 After the baby, the blues 29,3:17 Second frozen embryo implant 18.7:5 New hepatitis drug for Australia 30.3:4 Sydney girl in bid to beat killer disease Box warns of danger (Cot death) 2,4:1 (Anne Richardson) 18.7:6 The treatment of phobias 5,4:9 Vasectomies 'may aggravate heart problems' U.S, approves sponge contraceptive for women 19.7:4 8.4:5 Shadow on the lung - a risk all smokers take Organ donor scheme 9.4:11 19.7:7 Diarrhoea : not to be ignored 12.4:8 Diabetes and blindness 21.7:2 Herpes : the disease of a promiscuous age Embryo-transfer pregnancies P.3.7:5 13.4:17 Doctors link smoking to sex problems 27.7:6 Daughter was diagnosed as kidney inflaraation Newcastle hit by Winter ailments 29.7:6 13.4:5 Fourth kidney transplant may be lucky 1.8:1 Discovery helps sufferers (Bruce Wallace - Schizophrenia means social isolation 1.8:2 psoriasis treatment) 16.4:8 Signs of imminent suicide may not be obvious Coping with a child of two fathers (Artificial 2.8:10 insemination) 20.4:19 Contraception law review urged 4.8:4
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MEDICAL (Con't) MEDICAL RESEARCH
Teenage right to privacy (Leader) 5.8:2 Monica studies heart deaths 6.1:5 Two more diolera suspects 8.8:1 Blood pressure's elusive secrets 14.1:2 Tissue from foetuses may cure diabetes 10.8:9 Failure could spell medical success (Snail Poster campaign plan for doctors' surgeries Fever control) 17.1:6 10.8:16 Newcastle at centre of world lUD research Threat of malaria 16.8:9 28.1-'l Re-education of the bladder 23.8:7 Scientists find way to beat infertility in men Donor sperm recommended 27.8:8 9.2:3 Obesity leads to high medical problem risk 'Monica' gives clues on heart disease 1^^.3:4 29.8:9 Uni. looks at blood pressure drugs 27.6:7 The formula for justice (Forensic medicine) Rats give lead to immune system 7.7:6 3.9:8 Stunted growth hormone drive by researchers Heart attacks fall by 40% 8.9:1 16.7:7 Coping with impotence 13.9:9 Gallstones link with oral birth control pill MEDICAL SCHOOLS 14.9:1 Doctors issue ultimatium (Wallsend Hospital) 6.1:4 Helping to make the most of short life 14.9:21 Early start expected on Newmed II 12.1:1 How to live with fear after a car crash Newmed II given the green light 13.1:1 20.9:9 Asians begin medical masters degree course 2.3:5 Ceramic bones for transplatns 22.9:5 Popular clinician appointed to top University A.I.D.S, victim had blood transfusion in U.S. position (Dr Nicholas Saunders) 18.3:4 27.9:7 Uni will test new Telecom 'lecture system' 2.4:3 Fourth Victorian victim of A.I.D.S, 28.9:14 Scientists study renal advance 7.4:6 A.I.D.S. victim dies 3.10.4 First Uni. medical students graduate 30.4:11 Painful intercourse 4.10:9 'Battered image' of medicine 2.5:4 50 A.I.D.S. cases feared in N.S.W. 6.10:1 First doctors psaise school 2.5:4 Surplus fat sucked away 8.10:5 In brief : Professor (Richard Kelman - A change of life 10.10:8 Occupational Medicine) 4.8:4 Baby Ben gets chance for life 12.10:1 Doctors 'not coping with day's needs' 23.8:6 Australian women fear the pill : U.N. survey Cement pour 'tops up' Newmed 1.9:3 12.10:5 A real-life study of medicine 28.12:13 Parents battling to help daughter (Pajic family) 21.10:5 MEDICAL STAFF Australia 'leads world' in arthritis treatment 25.10:8 Doctors dissatisfied with work : study 4.1:5 Exaji) nurses take the State's top honours Doctor an easy mark for drugs ; Tribunal (Dr. 25.10:8 Contraceptives : the right choice for you John McDonell) 8.1:28 25.10:10 Diagnosing the surgical rash (Leader: over Sex clinics in N.S.W. 'fail to cope'.' 26.10:11 servicing) 11.1:2 Use of foetal tissue 'acceptable' 27.10:1 Over-servicing by doctors 11.1:5 A.I.D.S. research to be stepped up 28,10:6 Row over computer bank for nurse jobs 13.1:5 Clubs seek to raise t.5000 for life-^saving Freeze stops nurses' wage application 28.1:5 operation (Ben Towns) 31,10:3 Former hospital matron dies (Elizabeth Devine) 8.3:11 Italian diet cuts heart attacks 31.10:9 Id's dat tibe ob de year agaid 1.11:1 Doctor faces Medical Tribunal over misconduct Glasses may soon be obsolete for the nearsighted charge 23.3:14 1,11:5 Medifraud inquiry in Vic. 'appalling' 2.4:3 Dealing with anxiety 1,11:9 Newcastle doctor struck off 20.4:8 Newcastle babies victims of baffling cot deaths State committee formed to probe doctors' fraud 7.11:3 27.4:7 Ceramic bone developed in W.A., N.S.W 9.11:14 Big night for 47 nurses 15.6:3 Funds diverted to help baby (Ben Towns) A.M.A, slams proposals to curb medical fraud 10.11:3 12.7:4 Pregnant women 'V.D.U. risk' 10.11:5 Top nurse retires (Sr, J, Beveridge) 23.7:9 R.S.L. club steps in to aid baby (Ben Towns) Vic. nurses seek $1000 nausea allowance 26.7:3 17,11:4 Doctors feel training deficient : Survey 1.8:3 Bags are a pain in the neck 23.11:7 Doctor struck of medical roll 3.8:7 Fat people may lack biological 'incinerator' Doctor v;ins Stockton citizen award (Dr Mazhar Hamidi) 5.8:5 24.11:1 Lack of facts on poison 'could h^ve been fatal' Put fun into health : the Wright prescription 28.11:1 17.8:21 Sasha's fight ends 29.11:1 Doctor paid for 9% day week 18.8:1 Poison man 'should have called centre' 29.11:7 Cabinet approves plan to cut 8000 N.S.W. A welcome legal change (Test-tube babies) doctors from roll 28.9:12 5.12:6 Nursing course could start at C.A.E. 1.10:4 The need for smear tests 6.12:9 Discrimination by doctors : Brereton 14,10:3 Dealing with anxiety 13.12:13 Doctors deny Minister's allegations 15.10:5 Vic ban on I.V.F. lifted 14.12:13 Midwife ends 30-year career 5.11:5 Fear of A.I.D.S.cuts into blood gifts 20.12:1 Clane given to honour doctor (Peter Hendry) Treatment of period pain 20.12*10 7,11:4 Presents pour in for Ben 24.12:5 C,A,E.'s take over nurse training 8,11:6 Health risk link to common cold cure drug N,C,A,E. plans for nursing courses 9.11:19 30.12:1 Gosford doctor 'will be sacked' 25.11:4 N.H. INDEX 69. 1983
MEDICAL STAFF (Con't) MIGRANTS AND MIGRATION (Con't)
Doctors divided over ads 29.11:4 The R.S.L. and its Victorian Cross (^eader) Doctors in Hunter reject bulk-billing 6.12:4 11.7:2 Doctors attack changes in Acts 20,12:8 Immigration drop cuts growth of population Award for Matron 21.12:5 20.7:9 Doctors' fees expected to rise soon by $1 Ceremony makes 100 Australian citizens 21.7:7 22,12:3 Minister warns on future of refugee policy Govt, pressures A,M,A. on fees 23.12:5 4.8:9 Now doctors fees (Leader) 24,12:2 Collins gains right to seek citizenship 26.8:6 Rise in legal charges alarms Keating 24,12:3 Migration falls but we're still growing 28 9:7 Migrant service closes shop (Coitanonwealth Bank) MEDICAL STAFF - STRIKES AND DISPUTES 1.10:5 The Royal oath (Leader) 20.10:2 Prime Minister ferrs over drugs 'threat' (Strike 'Progress made' in migrant program 2.11:5 in pharmaceutical factory) 14,2:1 Some immigrants treated 'worse than criminals' Ambulance officers plan to stop work 28,9:8 15.11:7 Ambulanc officers stop work tomorrow 3,10:1 Migrant numbers fall 16.11:11 Ambulance men stop over staff shortages 4,10:3 '100,000 illegal immigrants' in Australia' Ambulance bans continue 12,10:14 22.11:6 Bans to stay in force 20,10:4 Oath to Queen to be dropped 8.12:4 Migrant need 13.12^1^ ' MEDOWIE Multicultural Institute gets interim Council Medowie zone plan hits impasse 3.3:6 16.12:5 2500 sig.i Medowie petition 3,3:6 MINE SUBSIDENCE 2500 want road upgraded 23, 3: 5 Medowie people 'veto' racing circuit 29.3:3 Mine subsidence claims reach $1 m. 18.10:8 New site sought for raceway 2.4:9 Ellalong study of subsidence 30.11:10 Further talks on Medowie laiid'future 10,5:5 Extension on Medowie plan 26.5:6 MINERAL INDUSTRY _ STRIKES AND DISPUTES Port tries to end Medowie impasse 16,6:4 Port says no to cheap housing 16.6:4 Miners strike as 50 retrenched 16.3:4 Medowie rezoning an issue for Port Council Mine sit-in begins as sacking mount (Preston) 26.3:1 31.8:10 Miners vow to continue sit-in 28.3:3 Medowie rezoning plan supported 14.9:4 Unions pledge support for sit-in miners 29.3:4 Sit-in miners enjoy fish, hot-cross buns MERRIWA SHIRE COUNCIL 2.4:3 Singers visit stayput miners 21.4:4 Progress is a $4000 pain to the pan man 15.3:4 Leaders to meet in mine (Preston) 6.5:3 Council set for legal row over sanitary pan Workers could be stood down (Munmorah State Mine) store 17.3:4 11.5:8 Draw for position 12.10:9 150 stood down at Munmorah (Munmorah State Mine) Merriwa Council will cut staff 14.12:9 14.5:3 Sit-in pit row for new talks (Preston) 17.5:1 METAL TRADES INDUSTRY ASSOCIATION 40 more stood down at mine 17.5:4 Talks on Preston dispute fail 18.5:1 Tough year envisaged by Hunter M,T,I.A, Miners 'yes' to 10-point plan for troubled members 23,12:4 colliery 19.5:1 Coal : a change of focus ( eader) 19.5:2 MIGRANTS AND MIGRATION Firm rejects mine plan 20.5:1 E.T.U. men back at work 20.5:5 Skilled migrant intake to be slashed 8,1:8 Miners ban Miller's coal loading 21.5:1 A.C.T.U, wants fewer skilled migrants 11.1:5 Miners cut a notch in history 23. 5:5 Yugoslav girl may return (Eva Gasko) 27,1:3 Hopes for end of coal crisis fade 24.5:1 Breach of rights charges studied 5.2;3 $6 m. coal peace plan bill 25.5:1 Filipinos hurt by publicity 16,3:21 Coal crisis talks go on 26.5:3 Cut trade migrant level, says unions 23,3:14 Striking miners to meet today (Macquarie) Greek National Day celebrations 25,3:4 1.6:14 Greeks celebrate a great day (Leader) 26.3:2 290 mineworkers in 24-hour stoppage 3.6:7 Greeks celebrate national day 28.3:5 Mineworkers walk off over new employmetit Rules for working holiday visas changed 7,4:6 4.6:9 Big cut in skilled migrants tipped 16.4:5 Miners reject reasons for Pelton shutdown New help for migrants 14.5:13 11.6:9 Ethnic job boost for city 18.5:5 Mining unions firm on overtime ban 22.6:3 Refugee intake rises 19.5*5 Pelton miners to meet on jobs 27.6:4 Bringing people together (Migrant Resource Work at 2 mines halted 21.7:11 Centre) 25.5:17 Talks fail to end Longwall mining dispute High jobless rate among migrants 9.6:7 22.7:5 R.S.L, wants migration poll (W,A,) 20,6:3 Miners to meet at Kurri 27.7:4 English family told to leave Australia Miners end strike for talks 28.7:4 (Gibbons family) 22.6:20 Miners back at work 29.7:4 Visitors lose battle to stay but will return Mine expected to resume (Chain Valley) 5.8:4 25.6:5 Rutile employees end stoppage 10.8:7 Unions a big help to migrants, lawyer says Miners strike on ovetime (Pelton) 18.8:3 27.6:3 Pelton men go back to work 26.8:4 R-S.L. migrant talks gagged 8.7:7 Esso-B.H.P. threaten to halt strait activity 27.8:9
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MINERAL ir«)USTRY STRIKES AND DISPUTES MISCELLANEOUS (Con't) (Con't) Community entries double for Tidy Towns Awards Oil rigs strike involves A.C.T.U. 30.8:7 29.6:14 Miners firm on bonus review 10.9:3 Speaking up for Australia (Australian Accent) Open cut unions clash : threat to output 1.7:2 27.9:1 Strine's fine (Leader) 2.7:2 Minister for talks on mine dispute (35-hour Bank Corner mob image defended 23.7:4 week) 28.9:10 Getting young readers back to the fold 25.7:2 Another threat to coal trade (Leader) 29.9:2 Nine years in search of old bottles (Mr & Mrs Miners face 1200 cut, or the dole 3.10:1 Swadling) 30.7:9 Wambo miners to stay on strike 5.10:22 The robots are coming...to serve your guests a Mineworkers accept bonus 12.10:12 drink 3.8:4 Mine production bans threatened 15.10:3 'Threatened' man mugs $20,000 robot 12.8:4 Mineworkers continue strike 18.10:6 Waiting on the rich 13.8:7 Train from colliery 'blocked' in hours Life atop Nobbys 13.8:7 dispute 19.10:14 The cryptic code 20.8:7 Return to work sought 20.10:4 Muffy's fantasy land fun for children 24.8:23 Dispute poses a threat to mine unity 24.10:1 Plague to mark win (New Lambton : Tidy-Towns win) 35 hr-week issue 'bigger than Drayton' 25.10:5 26.8:6 Workers return (Chain Valley) 26.10:11 Cedar, rosewood logs fetch $55,000 29.8:1 Union threatens blockade at Mt Thorley Bottle show 31.8:19 coalmine 3.11:3 The Australia's Cup (Alice Springs) 3.9:2 Stand-down warning 5.11:3 Biography on Hawke takes out Literary Award Mine men on 35-hour week 8.11:3 7.9:7 Mine unions postpone Mt Thorley picket 9.11:15 Going troppo in Bali 10.9:7 Coal refusal leads to stand-down 11.11:1 Faceli*"ts : a secret way to grow young 14.9:21 Miners agree to discuss 35-hour week 12.11:10 1 was a teenage perve (Denis Butler) 17.9:2 24-hour stoppage at Drayton mine 17.11:7 Kinsey's pioneering work in sex research continues Lambton miners go back to work 21.11:4 17.9:9 Open-cut men end strike 23.11:15 Uninvited guests surprise pensioner 21.9:8 Washery meeting 25.11:6 100 teddy bears take a day off for a picnic Union call on 35-hour week 10.12:9 26.9: 3 Coalmine workers may ban handling 15.12:6 Judges look at suburb 4.10:5 Exports 'threatened' 21.12:5 Hey, good looking 5.10:17 Supermarket trolley eaten as appetizer (Guinness MINERS FEDERATION Book of Records) 15.10:9 Was it inner peace...or a bright idea 18.10:6 Miners to meet on N.T.H.C. move 5.5:23 The woes of ol' er, um, Y'know (Leader) 29.10:2 Miners vote to join N.T.H.C, 18.6:10 War on ther ocker 'er' and 'um' 29.10:5 Miners back in T.H.C. fold 23.7:9 Honesty is equal to forgetfulness 2.11:15 Miners' officials unopposed 12.10:11 Sure signs of an unjust world 10.11:2 Miners' election results 9.11:30 Derelict in $5.5 m. movie 23.11:1 Old car ferry returns (Koondooloo) 26.11:3 MINING INDUSTRY Smoko nights 10.12:8 1984; George Orwell's nightmare year is just Residents fear for forest (Blackhill) around the corner 17.12:8 12.10:12 The housewife : how much is she worth? 21.12:1 The adventures of a mug carpenter 24.12:8 MISCELLANEOUS A season for cicadas 24.12:8 1984 : a year that may never come 31.12:7 A sense of purpose (Interview with Philippa In memory of the cane pram 31.12:8 Poole who compiled 'the Diaries of Ethel Turner', 'Of Love and War') 5.1:2 MISSING PERSONS Acronyms never get easily read 13.1:2 400 take off for a better world (Transcendental Police fear for boy, 10 (Bradford Pholi) 5.1:5 Meditation) 15.1:4 Couple determined to find missing son (Peter Kepreotes) 18.2:5 Families converge (Cadogan & Brighton) 17.1:4 My hair won't bounce 22.1:7 Fears for Kurri man (Silbie Richardson) 23.3:10 Search for raft man continues 4.4:12 When war is a game (War games) 29.1:7 Search for lost boy, 3 17.5:5 Service stations back in the fast lane Searchers in Qld bush find boy, 3 18.5:12 (Recycling old service stations) 5.2:7 Fears for missing man 19.5:6 10-year search for family nears end (Atkinson family) 8.2:1 Man, 33, missing (Peter Burton) 9.6:3 Missing walkers found 18.7:6 Looking back is a growing business (Tracing family trees) 8.2:7 Missing woman sought (Maree Griffiths) 26.9:3 Private eyes close up 26.2:1 Swansea Bridge fall man missing 26.9:3 A quiet natter explodes into retail reunion Man queried over missing nurse 1.10-3 Two-State hunt for girl, 10 18,10:5 (Scotts Staff reunion^) 8.3:1 North coast hunt for girl, 'priest' 21 10-5 Tips to help run a 1914 home 9.3:21 Priest, girl 'safe' 31.10:7 You never know... (Hoarding) 6.4:2 Bikes are banned, but Robbie is safe 14.12:1 Tattooing : a living art 16.4:2 Griffith truck driver missing 19.12:8 The matchmaking business 8.6:17 A night with cheeky chaps (Male Strippers) 25.6:2 1 N.H. INDEX 71. 1983
MONDAY COMMENT (COLUMN) MOTCR CnfCLE REVIEWS (Con't)
Youth and education (Decline in tertiary Honda sure-footed, powerful 11.2:8 education) 3,1:4 G.N. 250 has plenty of go 18.2:10 Changes for the better in Newcastle C,B,D. New models feature of exhibition 25.2:8 10.1:4 Irishman sets off on long lonely journey A copter network worth considering (Helipads) 4.3:10 17.1:6 Big and black, bold & appealing 11.3:8 A plan for economic recovery 24.1:6 XR deserves big reputation 18.3:10 Development controls need review 7.2:8 VT 250 in high state of tune 25.3:10 Newcastle's needs ignored (Federal assistance) A champagne year for Bathurst fans 1.4:7 14.2:8 Abundant power an XL 500 SB asset 8.4:8 Lands policy queried (Surplus-land planning) Honda's 200X is no toy 15.4:7 21.2:7 Kawasaki is a gem of a bike (Kawasaki GT550) Rate anomalies demand justice 16.3:16 22.4:8 The pressing needs of the aged 21.3:8 Top-liners for supercross 29.4:8 N.S.W. rearing generation of computer Suzuki produces an endruo bike with a difference illiterates 4.4:6 6.5:8 Abattoir end to cost $7 m. 11.4:6 Honda's lack of popularity a surprise (CBS650E) Council's provision of public lighting 18.4:6 13.5:9 Learning from the summit 26.4:10 Kawasaki a bike with bite 20.5:8 Legislation by exhaustion 2.5:6 Suzuki's GR650 breaks new ground 27.5:10 The emergence of residents' groups 9.5:8 Triple-header for motorcross fans 3.6:9 School a lesson in driver training 16.5:10 Flair and artistry give fine result 10.6:8 One in five depend on social security 23.5:6 Honda's VF750F is a hard act to follow 17.6:9 Changing the constitution 30,5:7 Honda sophistication with few faults 24.6:12 Children need cash, not promises 6,6:8 The new KTM : lightweight and powerful 1.7:8 Local government needs more recognition 13,6:7 A cheap, reliable commuter 8.7:9 It is time for a revi ew of the rating system Suzuki's power switches on like a light basis 20,6:6 (Suzuki RM125Z) 15.7:8 Road planning a formidable task 27,6:9 Sidecar gives different perspective on life Putting overseas aid to Australia's arivantage 22.7:8 4.7:7 New Kwaka is wickedly fast 29.7:10 Rate injustice must be removed 11,7:7 Honda CX series roars on 5.8:6 Coping with traffic in the suburbs 18.7:9 New Suzuki good value 12.8:9 Medicare will cut the costs 25.7:11 Ducati comes up well 19.8:8 Youth car finance has its grey areas 1.8:10 Two big events during Mattara 26.8:7 New high way call over E.I.S, omissions Stars for Castrol six-hour 2,9:10 8.8:8 Economy shock absorbers 9.9:11 Garbage costs versus unique swamplands 17.8:18 Performance at a price (Honda MVX250) Consensus helps Newcastle 22.8:7 16.9:9 Budget deficit needs a skilful touch 29,8:9 The lusty hailwood 23.9:9 Honda 1984 competition model 30.9:9 MOREE Open trials riding returns 7.10:13 Tenere : luxury road/trail machine 14.10:9 Moree man 'died instantly' 18,1:3 VT500's price tag a bit too high 21.10:9 Accused man hit by cue : Counsel 19,1:9 King of supercross up for grabs 28.10:11 'Violent brawl' in hotel 20,1:4 Suzuki gives the bare necessitites 4.11:9 Murder hearing told of rifleman in utility An enjoyable ride despite faults (Yamaha XT250T) 21,1:4 11.11:9 'This is where we stand, fight' 22,1:3 Supercross stars in battle to be king 18.11:9 Aborigines 'chased by armed whites' after brawl Teams set for Swann Battle 25.11:8 25.1:3 A Suzuki 'racer' hits the highways 1.12:14 Assault of Moree witness alleged 26.1:3 Yamaha's hot new two-stroke 16.12:12 Two deny Moree trouble plan 27,1:3 Moree riot 'not planned' 28,1:3 At $13,000, Bimota is special 30.12:7 Shot fired as men sent for trial 29,1:3 Moree licensee to stand trial (Ian Bowen) MOTOR RACING 3,2:12 Hotel brawl 'preceded aborigine's death' 8,11:5 Newcastle host to sprintcar title 14.1:13 Dead black 'threw balls, glasses' 9,11:6 U.S. sprintcar challenge 21,i:i3 Youth 'shot near fence' 10.11:4 Salamander Bay couple in historic car races Shots 'meant to scare, not kill' 11.11:6 28.1:14 Two men 'fired above blacks' 12.11:11 National Title to Cessnock driver (Norm Shots fired in Moree 'to scare blacks' 16,11:15 Bambach) 4.2:17 Moree men 'set up as vigilantes' 17,11:4 Watson is top hope on bike 4.2:17 Moree Hotel brawl motive racial : judge 18,11:6 American team confident 4.2:17 Upsetting day for winners at Calder 7.2:18 Moree verdict angers 19,11:1 N.S.W. title at Motordrome 4,3:15 Former champions at Motordrome 12,3:39 MOTOR CYCLE REVIEWS Grice wins Touring Car duel with Moffat 14.3:16 1983 Y2s more refined (Yamaha) 7,1:8 French beats heat at Ameroo 14,3:16 Jones back in formula one racing 17.3:14 Honda FT500 14.1:8 Polio fails to groun go-cart racer 18.3:5 A bike really for around town (Kawasaki Z250A) Top drivers in State speedcar series 18,3:17 21.1:8 Last appearance of American drivers at Typical Ducati high quality 28,1:8 Motordrome 25.3:17 Yamaha stays with the XT550 4,2:10 Record Grand Prix win to Watson 29,3:26
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MOTOR RACING (Con't) MOTOR VEHICLES REVIEWS (Con't)
Ranger determined to bring title 'home' Subaru's range of 11 21.1:8 (Ralph Ranger) 1,4:11 N,R,M,A, poll finds Charade top for owner Johnson sets Mt Panorama record in Grand Prix satisfaction 28,1:8 win 4,4:18 Mazda gets a facelift (Mazda 323) 28,1:8 Postponed grand prix series at Motordrome Trip computer in 1983 Jags 28,1:8 8,4:15 Renault's new chariot of fire 4,2:10 Shell dominates at Amaroo Park 9,4:12 New device by Volvo stops skidding 4.2:10 Sidecars final round at 'drome 16,4:33 Prairie : lots of room 11.2:8 Sprint car series draws top Australian drivers Popular Audi available soon 11.2:8 21,4:14 Ford launches two model ranges 18.2:10 Teenage favourites at Cameron Park 17.6:15 Mercedes a superb off-roader (Mercedes 300(3)) Motorcross gets a feminine touch 21.6:18 18,2:10 Shiel sweeps touring car series 11,7:18 A great low-cost four 25,2:8 North's bag of trophies 21,7:14 Luxury from Toyota (Cressida) 4,3:10 Rally champion not sure what car he will drive An advanced family wagon 4,3:10 (Ross Dunkerton) 4,8:14 Sherpa : a lightweight marvel 11.3:8 Motocross champ fears teen whiz 10,8:14 50,000th Volvo produced 11.3:8 Hardie 1000 will be 'most open' with Mazda 626:gadgets galore 18.3:10 modification freedom 12,8:9 Falcon gets electronic fuel injection (Falcon Mr Motocross feature 18,8:14 G.L,) 25.3:10 Top drivers at M,G, annual hillclimb 3,9:35 Mitsubishi Cordia on sale in April 25.3:10 Wet track greets drivers 29.9:13 Powerful Alfa has made its mark 25,3:10 Motordrome resumes 30,9:13 Computer car shows the way (BMW 528i) 1,4:9 Moffat : Bathurst win impossible 30,9:16 First small Rover in 44 years 1,4:9 Brock stuns racing rivals 1,10:38 Corolla gets a new lease of life 1,4:9 Brock turns setback into seventh win 3.10:14 Mitsubishi brings out a luxury 4 W,D. 8.4:8 Grand Prix bid unlikely to succeed 7,10:20 Subaru's new tourer shines 8,4:8 Schuppan spurs Le Mans bid 14,10:9 New Fiat aims high 15,4:7 Challenge for mechanics (New technology in Gardener injured in bike crash 14,10:16 cars) 15.4:7 Sydney pair in castrol victory 17.10:17 A car of classic excellence mellows gracefully) Costanzo's driving title 17.10:18 (Jaguar Sovereign) 22,4:8 Grand Prix blood stirs 10,11:20 Face-lift for the Pulsar 29.4:8 State mine-bikers allowed to race each other Laser is a modern Cooper S 6.5:8 25.11:16 Toyota sets sights on the top 13.5:9 Gall wins Herald supercross title 26.11:20 Rally from Sydney to Melbourne 30,12:7 Gemini leads price war 20.5:8 BMW throws out a challenge 20.5:8 MOTOR VEHICLE INDUSTRY Volvo takes a daring step into limousines 27,5:10 Ford tops GM-H after 30 years 22,1:1 Telstar enters car 'star war*- 27.5:10 GM-H slides $126 m. into the red 12,3:13 Prelude an amazing coupe 3.6:9 GM-H 'considers merger' 18.3:3 Mazda's 626 is practical and enjoyable 10.6:8 Hopes dim for stopping 1400 GM-H sackitigs Electricity and petrol in one vehicle 10,6:8 18.3:5 BMW 520i aims at executives 17,6:9 Firms bid for sales 25.3:10 Sporty new image for Volvo 17,6:9 GM-H advances retireraent deadline 29.3:4 Neat new hatchback (Mitsubishi Cordia) 24,6:12 28 GM-H workers sacked after refusing transfers Telstar is roomy, driveable 1,7:8 8.4:5 Camira wagon breaks new ground 8,7:9 GM-H sackings 'not designed to make un cutbacks' Most expensive Fiat launched 8,7:9 9.4:9 Servicng two roles economically (Subaru) GM-H will trim 2800 jobs 21.5:4 15,7:8 Unions to discuss GM-H job losses 23.5:6 Revised Alfa classic (Alfa GTV-6) 15,7:8 Ford retains its market lead 16.6:7 Toyota Camry is sign of the times 22.7:8 400 jobs lost at car plant 23.7:5 Volvo beats the recession 29,7:10 633 jobs go at 5 GM-H plants 27.8:3 Sigma, the quiet scorer 5.8:6 GM-H jobs crisis 29.8:4 Stunning sports car to be unveiled at.show GM-H : 'no guarantee' 30.8:7 5.8:6 180 new jobs in Ford move 31.8:4 A lively 1,5 litre performer (Nissan Pulsar) GM-H management labelled cowards 31.8:4 12,8:9 Car industry protection under threat 7.10:4 Similar, but there is a difference or two GM-H quits C^eensland, expands in S.A. and (Peugot) 12.8:9 Vic. 8.10:3 Daihatsu Charade a car for the family 19.8:8 Union plan to save plant 10.10:4 Rover Quintet : an up-market Honda 26.8:7 Car prices too dear : firm 9.11:9 New Fiat Argenta tries to crack market 2.9:10 Car tariff must be stemmed (Leader) 10.11:2 Wagon added to Bluebird range 9,9:11 Cars : what price protection 16.11:2 Turbo SAAB 9.9:11 Council fails to act on car issue 19.12:5 BMW points to the future 16,9:9 O^-H will market 5-door hatchback 21.12:6 Series II Statesman launched 16,9:9 More power for Corona 23.9:9 MOTOR VEHICLE REVIEWS 929 needs more power 30.9:9 Corolla offers a 1,6 litre engine 30,9:9 Alfa Alfetta sportiva : Volvo 760 GLE 7,1:8 Millionth Nissan fair lady breaks a record Mazda 929 wagon 14,1:8 30.9:9 Nissan pins hopes on Bluebird 21.1:8 A longer, lower Bluebird 7.10:13 N,H, INDEX 73. 1983
MOTOR VEHICLE REVIEWS (Con't) MOTOR VEHICLES _ ACCIDENTS AND FATALITIES (Con't) Girl cyclist, 4, injured 1,2:3 Distinctive styling in mini-bus 14.10:9 Traffic flows freely on Northern roads(Holiday Sigma super saloon will stir the sales pot Toll) 1.2:-' 21.10:9 Hit-and-run driver sought 1.2:3 Alfa Romeo diversifies into the 4 WD drive Man, 60, dies in Tarro accident 2,2:3 market 21.10:9 Crashed gas tanker blocks Valley road 4.2:1 Ford attacks two-litre market 28.10-11 Man thrown from car 7.2:3 Celica coupe caps Toyota y o IUU30I^6 3 0 949579 04 1 N.H. INDEX 74. 1983 MOTOR VEHICLES ACCIDENTS AND FATALITIES MOTOR VEHICLES ACCIDBOTS AND FATALITIES (Con't) (Con't) Charge over accident (Anthony Tuit) 26,5:5 'Healthy* arrest 11,10:3 Motor cyclist dies (Daniel Robertson) 27,5:6 Northern road toll down by 27 13.10:4 Woman, 19, trapped after crash 15.10:3 Four women injured 27.5:4 Fatal car speed '130 km/h' 31.5:11 Man killed in cliff crash 17.10:3 North road deaths in worst 10 4,6:4 Victim named 17.10:3 Youth dies in park after car overturns (Darren Woman, 80, killed 18.10:10 Hewitson) 6,6:3 Car kills boy, 3 24.10:3 Injury charge 8.6:14 Crash unites residents against killer corner Roadway blocked 9.6:6 26.10:1 Coroner warns on racing wheels (David Wesche Taree evacuated as tanker leaks 28,10-1 inquest) 10,6:4 Saving lives (Leader) 2,11:2 Woman killed (Edna Thompson) 11.6:4 Northern road deaths cut by 28% 2.11:3 4 die in Hunter horror crashes 13.6:3 Couple escape as van burns 11,11:3 Two seriously hurt in Port smashes 14,6:5 Seven die on N,S.W, roads 28,11:3 Girl, 10, dies from car injuries 15,6:12 Brothers hurt in smash 5.12:1 Boy, 2%, killed 16.6:1 5 killed on highways 12.12-4 Regional road toll shows improvement 16.6:3 Americans involved in highway smash 16.12:16 Car rolls over bank 16.6:8 Man killed near home 17.12:1 Car kills $15,000 horse 18,6:10 Heavy load settles down on the road 17.12:35 Horror crash takes life (Bulahdelah) 20,6:1 Crash kills cattle 19,12:3 Woman falls from train 20,6:3 Injuries death 23,12:5 Bus crash victim 21,6:5 Freeway death adds to early toll 24.12:1 Accident victims serious 24,6:4 Three die after car's fuel tank explodes Girl, 16, thrown from car, killed 27,6:1 26.12:1 Road death (Allan Clarke) 29,6:4 1 dead, 31 injured 27.12:1 Pedestrian killed (Clarrie Lavis) 30,6:4 National road toll up to 44 for holidays Sugarloaf accident a mystery 1,7:1 28.12:3 Two motorcyclists in head-on crashes 4,7:1 Long delays as truck leaves road 29.12:5 Leap in death rate of aged pedestrians 8,7:1 Drivers of Redhead death car a mystery 11,7:3 MOTOR VEHICLES, OFF ROAD Chicken lard floods gardens 13,7:1 Age and traffic : a deadly mix 13.7:2 A haven no more (Beach intrusion) 22.1:2 Road toll figures give traffic experts hope Beach drivers (Leader) 25.1:2 13.7:12 Four-by-four fever hits hard 31.1:2 Chicken lard mop-up 14.7:6 Clearer signs move to halt 4 W.D.^s on beaches Motorcyclist given heart surgery 16,7:5 31.3:6 Hunter road deaths down on 1982 19,7:3 Off-road vehicle blitz 9,4:12 Motorcyclist 'stable' 19,7:3 Beach damage worries Lake Council 28,4:3 Motorcyclist critical 23,7:3 Trail bikes to be registered 13,7:1 Author critical (Hal Porter) 25,7:3 Off-road control 14.7:2 Girl, 6, dies after being hit by car (Belinda 400 jobs lost 23.7:5 Elliott) 25,7:3 Off-road licences studied 28.10:8 Aldermen critical of D,M,R, road closure M.L.A. concerned about vehicles on beaches 27,7:3 11,11:5 Victim dies (Audrey HOrnig) 28.7:5 Heel injured by car wheel 30.7:1 MURDER Tricycle accident warning (Glen Arthur Clarke) Policeman ordered to stand trial (Roger George 30.7:5 Buckley) 5,1:10 Two die on North roads at weekend 1.8:3 Attempt to kill charges 8.1:1 Cyclist killed (Adrian Cooke) 2.8:8 Two men remanded over murder, robbery charges Cyclist injured 3.8:14 11.1:9 Young mother dies in car smash 8.8:1 Long-appeal for Chamberlains 13.1:6 Two motorists blessed by lady luck 9.8:13 Woman charged with murder 15.1:4 Woman killed in Lake crash 11.8:3 Moree man 'died instantly' 18.1:3 Boy dies in car fall (Bradley Keelan) 12.8:4 Bail refused for man facing three charges Man flown to Sydney after accident 15.8:3 18.1:4 Boxing champ in critical condition (Phil Accused man hit by cue : Counsel 19.1:9 McElwaine) 18.8:1 'Violent brawl in hotel'(Moree) 20.1:4 Crash traps car driver 20.8:3 Murder hearing told of rifleman in utility Top deck ripped off by bridge 20.8:3 (Moree) 21.1:4 Six die on roads in two States 29,8:5 'This is where we stand, fight' 22.1:3 Seven die on State's roads 5.9:4 10 injured in accidents 6.9:4 Aborigines 'charged by armed whites' after Man dies in crash (Lloyd Piper) 6.9:6 brawl (Moree) 25.1:3 Semi, was left up in air 7.9:10 Bikie faces kill charge 25.1:11 Tv;o die in river plunge 9.9:8 Assault of Moree witness alleged 26.1:3 Accident victims still serious 12.9:3 Two deny Moree trouble plan 27.1:3 Crash traps driver 13.9:1 Moree riot 'not planned' 28.1:3 Gas tanker leak at Dungog 17.9:1 Shot fired as men sent for trial 29.1:3 Cyclist dies after crash 19.9:3 Man to stand on slay count 29,1:5 Woman dies in car smash 28.9:3 Appeal grounds change sought (Chamberlain) Woman hit by car at Hamilton (Anne Dews) 5.10:5 4.2:8 Northern road toll down by 30 7,10:3 Youth, 14, 'shot in melon patch' (Walter Eveleigh) 8.2:6 N.H. INDEX 75. 1983 MURDER (Con't) MURDER (Con't) Appeal on Azaria convictions begins in Sydney Man on shooting charge (Yusuf Kara) 4.6:5 (Chamberlains) 8.2:7 Student for trial 4.6:5 Azaria case 'put badley' 9.2:9 Unionist on 1976 shooting charge 7.6:4 Chamberlain appeal halted by death (Lady Bowen) Murder suspect 'reported finding a body' 10.2:6 7,6:6 All evidence not put to jury : Q.C. (Chamberlain Witness 'was lucky to be alive' 8.6:6 case) 15.2:3 Charges over drug murder 'ready soon 15.6:1 Azaria experts' views conflict : Q.C. 16.2:3 New lead found in Maitland murder 15,6:1 Beatings 'led boy to kill father' (Boy 12) Raids delay drug body search 16,6:3 16.2:5 Solving the Mackay riddle 18.6:1 Boy, 12, guilty of manslaughter of father Drugs found after f. tal shooting 2'^.6:4 17.2:4 Husband, daughter to see Lindy in prison Forensic findings criticised by Q.C. 17.2:4 21.6:3 Court told of destroyed tests 18.2:4 River search for Mackay likely to be postponed Q.C. urges acquittal of Chamberlains 19,2:3 21.6:7 Court rejects fresh Azaria evidence 22.2:3 Body search turns back to Griffith (Donald Azaria issues 'dealt with' 23,2:5 Mackay) 22.6:5 Chamberlains had 'fair trial' 24.2:4 Maitland police intensify murder inquiries 23-year police inquiry 'longest in N.S.W.' 22.6:16 (Alfred Chambers) 24.2:5 Woman charged over police killing 24.6:3 Blood stained clothes shown to full bertch 25,2:8 Man, 20, on kill attempt charge 24.6:4 Woman was 'choked with cord' 26,2:3 Attempted murder charge 25.6:4 'Inconceivable' that dingo killed Azaria Man shot at Kings Cross (Ken Rice) 27.6:4 26.2:5 Church will set up Chamberlain fund 27.6:7 Blood 'was baby's 1.3:4 Woman 'sent husband to death site' (Gail 1 ground of appeal in Azaria hearing assured Forsythe) 30.6:8 2.3:3 Woman gets bail on conspiracy count (Margaret Jealousy led to shooting, court told 2.3:3 Burton) 5.7:5 Policeman sentenced to life for woman's murder 'Not necessary' to tell police of missing wife (Roger Buckley) 3,3:3 9.7:4 Man to st ind on sex charges (Mark Richardson) Man, 19, on slay count 12.7:1 3. 3: 5 Farmer 'shot in cow row' (Andrew Lee) Dingo story 'stands up' 3,3:5 Man 'shot at driver' who abused him 15.7:4 Azaria appeal ends 4.3:6 Man on count of trying to kill woman Pub brawl death (Stephen Dawson) 21.3:3 (Mark Silbie Kenneth Richardson) 16,7:3 Youth on murder, wounding charges (Belmont) 81-day trial ends in murder conviction (James 24. 3: 3 Edward Smith) 16,7:4 Condition of woman improving (Belmont) 25.3:3 Police in N.T, reopen Azaria file 20,7:1 Three guilty of Sydney party murders 1.4:10 You have wrong bloke : murder suspect 20,7:8 Stolen bike clue to shotgun murder (Tony Parrey) Europe search for Azaria clues 21,7:1 11.4:1 Chamberlain to seek release 22.7:1 Motorists help police hunt 12.4:3 Man sentenced to 10 years jail for slaying Murder charge dropi:>ed ( effrey Miller) 15.4:1 wife 22,7:5 High Court reserves decision on Ananda Marga Murder hearing (Paul Richardson) 23.7:9 appeal 21.4:6 N,T, (3iamberlain study bid fails 26,7:3 Remand on slay charge (Andrew Lee) 21.4:7 Murder charge man helped find watch missing Man on 4 murder counts (Glenfield) 23.4:1 from farm 27,7:4 Man questioned after shooting, car chase 23.4:5 Azaria case request refused 27.7:4 Victim of stabbing improves 25.4:3 Professor has new Azaria evidence 28,7:1 No pleas on four murder counts (Samuel Leonard The raen on scarface's trail 28,7:2 Boyd) 28.4:6 Gatecrasher who fired on party crowd given Lindy back in jail as appeal fails 30.4:1 life sentence 28,7:4 Two on murder charge 30,4:9 Toukley men on murder, sex counts 1,8:1 Chamberlains try last appeal bid today 2,5:3 Couple 'talked about killing' 3,8:7 Lindy fails in bail action 3.5:3 Hearing set for murder charges 4,8:5 Mrs Chamberlian resumes sentence in N.T. jail Man jailed over wife's death 'to marry' 10,8:4 5.5:5 Life term for death of child 11.8:4 Policeman wanted to kill wife, court told Maryville man shot to death 15,8:1 19.5:4 Murder charge remand (Maxwell S, McColl) Injuries to bodies 'indicate murder' (Hawkesbury 16,8:7 River) 19.5:6 Remand "to avoid T,V. cameras' 24.8:28 Wife's long hours at Bowling Club (Darryl Mother on murder charge 26,8:6 Somerville) 20.5:1 Mr Asia murder charge 29,8:3 High Court appeal sought by Pastor (Chamberlain) Bail for man charged over drug deaths 1,9:6 20,5:4 Man left dying wife on footpath, court told Police believe couple's killer was known to (John Robert Cochrane) 1,9:13 victims (Hawkesbury River) 21,5:5 Farmer for trial 2,9:6 Woman, 38, faces second trial on murder count 2 on murder count (Croyston, Graham) 3.9:5 24,5:4 Language barrier hampers murder inquiries Policeman gets 14 years 28,5:3 6.9:1 Lindy's bid for baby refused 2,6:3 Viet death inquiry continues 7.9:4 Alleged killer 'used to visit murder site' Woman held on attack count 7,9:5 3.6:5 Man in court over murder, robberies 7.9:12 2 women killed in 'frenzy' 4.6:4 Prisoners get life 8.9:5 o I UU30I^G 5 0 949579 04 1 N.H. INDEX 76. 1983 MURDER (Con't) MURDER (Con't) Life term for killing bookmaker 10.9:9 Boy, father shot at Teralba 6.12:1 Father stabbed 39 times : witness 16.9:1 Policeman accused of murder 10.12:4 Man charged with baby's murder 16.9:3 Policeman 'led by hand' to body of man Youth 'proud of slain father' 17.9:1 10.12:9 Man held on murder count 20.9:1 Man for trial on stabbing charges 14.12:6 Youth on murder charge 21.9:4 Boy for trial 16.12:6 Murder charge 21,9:5 Tamworth tip in hunt for killer 20,12:3 Deceased 'provoked fight to severe degree' Knifing charge 20,12:8 27,9:8 Murder charge 2 8.9:16 MUSEUMS Boy gets nine years for slaying his father 30,9:1 Museum officials baffled (Unidentified skull) Death threat over Lotto alleged 1,10:1 6.1:4 Wollombi slaying : woman charged 3,10:1 Museum proposal for fort 25.3:3 Murder charge 3,10:10 Museum may charge fee 8,6:4 Woman on murder charge (Wollombi) 4,10:7 Newcastle 'would try for museum' 9,6:7 Mental illness cited at hearing 5.10:13 Maritime museum plan 15.6:3 Man, 19, for murder trial 8,10:1 Maritime museum for piiot station 'ideal' 20.6:4 Shot 'just missed woman' 8,10:12 Plan for fee collection 'unlikely' 20,6:4 15 years' jail on sex, kill attempt counts Colliery museum doubt 30,6:4 (Mark K.S, Richardson) 14.10:3 Museum Board chief resigns 12.8:3 Mother gets life for murder (Lorraine Price) Mystery over ball find 27,8:3 15.10:3 50 c entry to museum backed 31,8:4 Poison case remanded 18,10:1 Museum seeks use of old police building 1.9:9 Murder remand 18,10:5 Making up for lost time (Leader) 2.9:2 Murder trial (Kinh Tran) 20,10:6 Five jobs for mine museum 12.10:6 Man, 65, on kill charges 21,10:7 Moves for city museum in historic building 2 appear on Woy Woy shooting counts 29.12:12 22.10:3 Young lovers' murders remain unsolved 1.11:1 Council backs history museum site 27.10:7 Girl 'put tablets in father's soup' 1,11:3 A vanishing past (Leader) 17.12:2 Jury discharged after man found hanged 3.11:1 Tribute to the era of steam 17.12:7 Best mate 'was shot a fter axe attack repelled' Heritage centre plan unveiled 24.12:1 5.11:3 Keeping city's heritage alive (Leader) 27.12:2 Hotel brawl 'preceded aborigines death' 8,11:5 Govt, attitude disappoints 27.12:3 The Betty Dixon murder 8,11:11 Dead black 'threw balls, glasses' 9,11:6 $53,000 for heritage studies 29.12:5 Charge over death of girl 9.11:20 Youth 'shot near fence' 10.11:4 MUSIC AND ARTS Accused killer 'could not shoot gun 10,11:5 Defendant threatened 10,11:7 Calling a tune without paying the piper Victim' 'felt sorry' for assailant,' 11,11:1 (Newcastle Pipe & Brass Band recitals) 12.1:1 Man gets life for shotgun killing of farm Northern Tattoo braves the slump 12,1:10 hand 11,11:1 Court asked to ban concerts 12,1:10 Shots 'meant to scare, not kill' (Moree) Bands to play despite no pay 14,1:12 11.11:6 3 arrests at beach concert (Redhead) 17.1:1 Two men 'fired above blacks' 12.11:11 $1 m, 'spent on concert ads' (Simon & 2 plead not guilty to sex,murder counts 15.11:3 Garfunkel) 18,1:5 Murder shakes town 15.11:8 Crowd behaviour 'worrying' (Simon & G rfunkel Shots fired in Moree 'to scare blacks' concert) 20.1:10 16.11:15 Judge rules in favour of concerts 21.i:i Police led to ^rl's body, court told 16.11:20 Talking rock & roll back to the country Jury told to acquit man of conspiracy 17.11:3 (Entertainment Guide) 21.1 Moree raen 'set up as vigilantes' 17,11:4 $900,000 sets tlie stage for Narara 29.1:1 Man, 3 sons die in murder-suicide 17.11:6 Crowd braves heat at Narara Festival 31.1:1 Judge to begin summing-up 18.11:4 Singers repeat 1982 triumphs at Awards (Country Moree hotel brawl motive racial : judge 18.11:6 Music Awards) 31,1:5 2 guilty of murder 19.11:1 Narara : a case of survival 1,2:1 Raped girl is better off dead : mother 19.11:1 Gamble pays off for country singer (Leanne Moree verdict angers 19.11:1 Douglas) 1,2:3 Boy, 14, on attempted kill charge 19.11:3 Simon & Garfunkel tell of new sound 4.2:6 Rumours led to murder (Rose Boulton) 22,11:8 When opera is pop (Luciano Pavarotti Entertainment Guide) 4.2 14 years for death 25,11:6 Advance Australia Fair : as Aussie as flies Application by Chamberlains 28.11:9 Sex killers get life 29.11:6 and meat pies 9,2:2 Azaria case 'doubts' 29.11:8 Australian venues surprise Hollies 9,2:13 Woman 'asleep in bed next to rifle' 30.11:3 Singers needed for choir 9.2:18 Bee Gees 'copied amateur's song' 25,2:3 Blood is critical issue in Azaria evidence Australian group wins grammy (Men at Work) 30.11:5 25,2:8 Woman 'admitted shooting elderly man' 1.12:3 Fortune's fire lights up the City Hall 3,3:4 Azaria jury 'lacked any guidance' 1.12:5 Marvellous jazz at Pokolbin 14.3:5 Blood 'from a hand' (Chamberlain case) 2,12:5 Vocalist's two 'Mo' victories (Julie Anthony) Murder trial 2.12:12 17.3:3 Protection from ruthless men (Leader) 3.12:2 Redgum : combining politics & music 18,3:12 Azaria appeal decision reserved 3.12:9 Disco plan for Council check 18.3:13 N.H. INDEX 77. 1983 MUSIC AND ARTS (Con't) MUSIC AND ARTS (Con't) Trio promotes Latin rhythms 21,3:6 Chisel ends era of rock 23,8:6 Viennese musical ambassadors' superb concert Memorable occasion for city's music 25,8:4 (Vienna Chamber ensemble) 25.3:8 500 teenagers flock to Blue Light disco 27.8:1 Band's success (Newcastle Police & Citizens) McGregor provides celebrity excitement 5.9:5 2.4:3 Showman Graeme Bell stars at the Civic 6.9:4 Agnostics would have been moved by passion Fading lure of 20th century 7.9:14 2.4:8 Canadians impress with string quartets 8,9:4 Newcastle musicians win solo titles 4,4:3 Filling choral sustenance for Mattara 9,9:4 Newcastle boys band scores well 5,4:5 Intimacy of voice and guitar' 12.9:4 Organist to give free recital 7,4:3 Memory lapses may have lost competition (Mattara) Valentine Band at Sydney Centre 8.4:4 12.9:4 Record concer fee reforms Skyhooks 12.4:4 A true conversation of instruments 13,9:4 6 students win Music Awards 13.4:21 Night's pay assures U,S. trip (Marching Koalas) Unionists want overseas bands banned 20,4:6 14,9:1 Children's orchestra begins 27,4:1 Millions to see North band 16,9:7 Strings, style in city (Ulpia Erdos) 29,4:3 Welsh Choir style has roots in feudal times Rain washes out city Tattoo 2,5:4 21,9:21 Quartet unforgettable, superb experience W .Itons aids Koalas' Band 1,10:10 (Tokyo String Quartet) 3,5:6 Bowie's concert 1,10:11 Music tour ends for Collins Family 4,5:6 Quartet's 'mascara' Mozart 3,10:8 Concert a raixed affair (Sydney Symphony Performance of Messiaen's works matched Orchestra) 7,5:8 the wind for might 7.10:6 Successful version of demanding work (Newcastle A most agreeable finale to concert series City Choir) 9,5:5 10.10:11 City 'needs orchestra' 9,5:5 Schub monumental 12.10:6 Ponti performs with power and energy (Michael Youngsters imbue morality opera with authenticity Ponti) 24,5:4 13.10:13 Newcastle's Koalas give first concert 25.5:3 Geoffrey Saba returns 14.10:6 Performers give society's program happy Peace is group's theme 17.10:4 balance (Lake Macquarie Music Society) Pleasure in making beautiful music (Gordre'r 30.5:8 Aran male choir) 19.10:4 Mezzo soprano gives mature recital 7.6:6 Committee defers grant for band 19,10:5 An ear for rich texture and bold busyness A vibrant tableau filled with life (Aulos 18.6:8 Ensemble) 21.10:13 North police ready to face the music (Blue Light Songs time left alone (Irving Berlin) Disco) 22,6:3 22.10:4 Inspirational performance in might of musical Academy bounds its audience in a spell mishaps (Newcastle Symphony Orchestra) (Academy of St. Martin in the Fields) 22.10:13 24,6:5 Hot 800 at disco 29.10:3 1500 should make blue light disco scene Cathedral setting for musical farewell 31.10:5 25.6:10 Band marching way to $300,000 target 4.11:7 Teenagers give police disco their approval U.S. air tickets give lift to Koala Band Girls 27.6:4 5.11:11 Blue Light disco (Leader) 29.6:2 Zest key element of Lieder night 7.11:7 Clarity and warmth shone through 5.7:4 Chia Chou truly memorable 10.11:9 Union opposes police discos 7.7:3 Thousands support band 14.11:5 Disco opposition 'upsets' police 8,7:3 Big night out at Opera Hous for young band Green light given for police discos 12,7:3 (Valentine Public School Band) 17.11:5 Welcome harmony (^eader : Musicians Union Ban) Ear-catching night of poetry and music 28.11:4 13.7:2 2 Koalas follow in family footsteps 28,11:4 New month for Tattoo 14,7:1 Council to look at Mall buskers 30,11:3 Hunter bands do well 18,7:4 The Mall buskers (Leader) 1,12:2 Verve, muscianship and a little trivia 19,7:9 Don't stop the music, says Mall busker 1,12:3 High school band wins the brass 20,7:9 Maitland stores will welcome buskers 2,12:10 A well-presented show of fine works from the A study no place for excitement 5,12:13 Orange Regional Gallery 20,7:26 Buskers plan Mall Festival in protest move A satisfying program 25.7:11 8.12:5 Maitland to get Blue Light disco 'within a Cardiff concert 10.12:13 month' 27.7:12 Fine musicianship for Berlioz 12.12:10 SSo lives under Mackerras, despot and democrat Koalas the next target 14.12:11 (Sydney Symphony Orchestra) 29.7:7 $2500 grant to Koalas 15.12:3 Consortium classicum was a melodic banquet worth Black boy busker 17.12:1 waiting for 30.7:4 Band gives emotional farewell (Marching Koalas) H.V. bands win 8.8:5 19.12:3 Junior musicians hit just the right note Attention to detail society's keynote 19.12:4 10.8:3 Marching Koalas supplement (Supplement) 22.12 Concert made fine use of powerful cultural N.S.W. good wishes go with band 24.12:4 assets 18,8:4 Marching Koalas leave today 27.12:4 Small practice room cramps choir's style Band begins trip to U.S. 28.12:5 ^Cessnock West Primary School) 19,8:5 Los Angeles rolls out red carpet for Koalas Sheer gift of interpretation 19,8:8 29.12:1 Choral title to Cessnock again (Cessnock West Primary School) 22,8:4 Plenty of demand but posh falls short of promise (Musica Viva) 22,8:5 I UU30 I if0 3 0 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INDEX 78 . 1983 MUSWELLBROOK NATIONAL HEALTH SCHEMES (Con't) 'Stud' upsets residents 8.3:1 Rebellion on Medicare 9,7:5 Police wary on 'house' closure 12.3:3 How Medicare will affect you 11,7:2 Evidence gathered on alleged brothel 5.8:5 A.M,A, slams proposals to curb medical fraud 12,7:4 MUSWELLBROOK SHIRE COUNCIL Shaping health systems 14.7:2 Opposition firms on health insurance 14.7:3 Man to fight two Council elect 22.8:1 States given $40 m. more for Medicare Council drops $10,000 scheme 3.9:9 concessions 16.7:5 Councillors returned 30.9:6 Blewett rejects call for Medicare concessions Loyalty to flag proves too costly 11.10:1 16,7:5 Jobling back at helm 11.10:4 Medicare talks break down 23.7:9 Row over Denman leveee funds 26.10:14 Medicare will cut the costs 25.7:11 Dump to replace mine 14.12:11 $17 mill. Medicare contracts let 26,7:3 The Medicare dispute (Leader) 27,7:2 N.B.N. LTD N.I.B, offered agency for Medicare 29,7:6 Hadjoin has 91% of N.B.N, shares 22.1:3 Health funds will accept Medicare 2,8:4 Tribunal asks for public comment on N.B.N. Fewer on insurance 3.8:14 changes 16.2:3 Medicare : fears on jobs eased 6,8:10 Peschar will lead N.B.N. Board 16.2:3 No Medicare le-vy on single servicemen 27,8:3 Hadjoin holds 98.7% of N.B.N. 22.2:12 Medicare 'off if altered' 31.8:1 A Happy Birthday party for N.B.N. 3 5.3:9 Medical fund jobs loss '60%' 31.8:10 N.B.N, going off list, but 52 still resist Medicare : one more time 6.9:2 (Takeover) 17.3:5 Medicare changes to 'ensure' passage in Senate Duffy out of N.B.N, share battle 18.3:3 7,9:3 A.B.T. gives N.B.N, ruling 23.3:24 Chronically ill to get increased benefits Record total for Telethon likely 26.3:3 8.9:3 Telethon gets wide support 28.3:4 Patients 'pawns' in A.M.A. move 13.9:8 N.B.N, telethon gets $1.5 m. for cancer unit Parliament in mara-thon Medicare debate 15.9:5 29.3:12 Bulk-billing (Leader) 22,9:2 Cheque will help fellow sufferers (Telethon) Doctors want limit on bulk-billing 3,10:3 31.3:1 Medicare hotline at Linguard Hospital 26.10:11 Antenna queries answered 6.8:10 Medibank Private prepares for Medicare Schemes N.B.N posts $3.22 ra. profit 14.11;1 16,11:7 Medicare puts jobs 'at risk' 23.11:7 NATIONAL HEALTH SCHEMES N.I.B, signs up for Medicare 24.11:6 Doctors in Hunter reject bulk-billing 6,12:4 Canberra fights on health levies 1.1:3 Simpler billing 10,12:4 Hospitals bend to directive on outpatient, Medicare cards arrive 20,12:8 ambulance fees 3.1:3 Doctors attack changes in acts 20,12:8 Hospitals face big losses in funds levy row Tax slug calculated to finance Medicare 27.12:4 5.1:1 New Medibank Private rates too low : funds 29.12:3 Outpatient levy confrontation (Leader) 5.1:2 Health insurance anomaly to end (Insurance of NATIONAL PARKS AND RESERVES School leavers) 14.1:4 Health, ambulance insurance moves (Outpatient Exploring with an expert(Myall Lakes Nat. Pk) 5.1:25 levies) 14.1:5 Reserve gazetted but dispute continoes 7.4:1 Health funds take High Court action 15.1:5 Parklandfdrawing the lines 30.7:7 Speedy hearing on health levies 18.1:7 New group to advise on forest parks 25.8:5 Hospital battle 'will cut jobs (Levy dispute) Camping fees from today for Myall Lakes park 1.2L4 15.12:8 N.I.B. health funds enter travel industry NATIONAL PARTY 2.2:6 Hospitals might be losers in levy wrangle Nationals 'not poaching' 14.3:1 18.2:5 Debts of $1.2 m. crush N.CP. in W.A, 16,4:4 A.M.A. head seeks peace over Medicare 11,3:6 Anthony says A.L.P. facade crumbling in N.S.W 18.6:4 Minister orders funds to pay levy 19.3:3 National Party to contest Maitland 20.6:1 Fraser cabinet 'stopped health fund rise' Coalition enjoys the balmy mood 20.6:7 15,4:5 Punch willing to help Street 20.6:7 Private funds seek Medicare role 9.5:3 Nationals want local defence forces 16.7:5 Health jobs 'threatened' 11.5:5 Medibank private tipped for Medicare 24.5:3 N.P. fears victimisation in Party funds disclosure 20.7:4 Medibank to run health scheme 25,5:1 N,I,B, upset at health decision 26,5:1 National Party shows its teeth 20,9:4 A quiet birth for Medicare 26,5:2 N.S.W, opposition merger 'by 1988' 26,11:5 Move to halt health bill 27,5:5 Mixed reaction to party merger plan 28,11:5 Medibank benefit payments 'critical to Medicare Ministers get new role in coalition plan 19,12:5 Scheme' 28,5:4 NATIONAL TRUST Hospitals urge Medicare change 30.5:3 Hospital insurance move 'of interest' 31,5:5 Swing may cost $269 m, 15.6:34 National Trust director for area 10,2:6 Ministers welcome Medicare promise 16,6:7 National Trust is wooing members 21.3:6 Inspection tour (South Steyne): 17.8:23 Two States hit at Medicare 22,6:17 National Trust looks to joint development Medicare effect on hospital jobs to be studied 3.12:23 23,6:5 N.H, INDEX 79. 1983 NATURAL GAS N.S.W, - PARLIAMENT (Con't) Greiner takes Liberal reins 16.3:3 Gas gets a cleaner image 28.3:2 Premier lashes L-NP on poll results 16,3:3 Boost for gas appliance sales (Survey) 3.5: 16 M,P,'s rise after 17 days in four months 1.4:10 Natural gas supply delay changes house plans N.S.W, opposition parties name shadow cabinet (Metford-Housing Commission) 26.5:7 9.4:10 Sales of industrial gas soar 24.6:4 One opposition (Leader) 11.4:2 Rise in gas price 'not to be passed on yet' No information (Leader) 12.4:2 13.9:7 Legislation by exhaustion 2.5:6 Newgas absrobs price rises 15,9:3 exposition leader, a man for all seasons (Nick Maitland to get Natural Gas by June, says Greiner) 6.5:3 Wran 30,9:3 Natural gas in Maitland soon 15,12:7 Anthony says A.L.P, facade crumbling in N.S.W. 18,6:4 NELSON BAY HOSPITAL Parliament loses Crabtree 26.7:4 Information, bugging laws promised 17,8:3 Bay Hospital hits snag 8,6:14 Jobless 'at top of goal list* 17.8:8 The right to know (Leader) 18,8:2 N.S.W, - HEALTH COMMISSION Punch calls on Wran and Brereton to stand down 19.8:3 Top health job to Olsen 11,1:1 Cover-up alleged over rezoning 24,8:5 Health planner given the reins (Leader Dr N,S,W, parliament muzzled over Botany Council Olsen) 12,1:2 issue : Punch 25,8:11 A second minister 'to quit' 8,9:4 Challenge lured Olsen to Hunter 12.1:t Health Dept, to use cottages 12.4:13 Billing a post or plugging a gap (Leader) 14.9:4 Health jobs are old vacancies 4.5:6 Linchpin of Labor's rule to bow out (Mr Ronern awaits sale 22.6:16 Ferguson) 14,9:4 Hospital patients lose controversial Bankruptcies looming over coal rights 4.10:3 launch (Ronern) 21,7:7 State M.P.'s reveal holdings 6.10:3 Hunter M.P.'s mixed money bag 7,10:1 N.S.W, HOUSING COMMISSION Three ejected from fiery Wran debate 4.11:3 Pensioner units planned for Newcastle sites Scheme cuts groups' costs 14,11:7 1,1:15 Several Hunter figures under fire from M,P,'s Permission for CB aerial refused 15.1:3 3.12:9 Tenders for 42 homes (Bolton Point) 29.1:19 Bill allows access to documents 3,12:13 Hunter gets 71 houses 5.2:5 Coal rights 'should be returned' 21,12:12 Boosting public housing funds 7.2:2 Pensioner units project approved (Selwyn St, N,S,W, _ PARLIAMENT - BUDGET Merewether) 2,3:3 3069 wait for homes 3,3:6 Millions given to Hunter 21.9:1 Step forward for Quigley Estate 9,3:17 Adventurous yet careful (Leader) 21.9:2 State to give $7 m, for homes 23.4:3 Cost of cigarettes and petrol to increase 150 Valley homes in $67 m, plan 6,5:1 21.9:10 Cooks Hill project grant gives boost to city's 'Conjuring act' taxes, eraployraent 21.9:12 housing 10.5:3 500 more teachers to be hired, aid for needy 55 homes in $3,4 m. Hunter program 11,5:6 up 21.9:13 Natural Gas supply delay changes house plans Valley, Newcastle road program worth $75 m, 26.5:7 21.9:14 Rents to rise 3.6:8 M,S,B, gets $8,3 m, for Port work 21.9:14 $2,6 m, set for H,V, housing 25,6:3 Children, elderly, handicapped will benefit Homes upgraded (Scone) 25,6: 23 by $37,7 m. aid 21,9:14 State government to review tenure policy for Mixed reactions from H.V, leaders 22.9:4 Housing Commission residents (Building Supplement) 23.8:8 N,S,W. - PARLIAMENT - CORRUPTION ALLEGATIONS Housing Commission has $13 mill work under way in Hunter Region (Building Supplement) 23.8:2 Phone taps on jail 'bribes' 5.10:1 Commission clarifies water allowance 27,8:23 Jackson : jail 'bribe' attack aimed at me 6.10:1 No guarantees with commission deal 3,9:23 Corruption inquiry 'can't get at the truth' Anger at free water move 5,9:4 7,10:1 No subsidy for public tenants : H.D.W.B. head Early release allegations (Leader) 7.10:2 6.9:6 Pyne will stay on : Abbott 8,10:4 Minister opens Housing Commission office 11.10:7 Wran backs Jackson over bribes charges 10.10:3 Gateshead units for pensioners 3,11:3 Abbott kept tapes from task force 12.10:14 Home sweet home mural 4,11:7 Inmate freed against officer's wishes 13,10:1 Home unit liason urged 16,11:7 Tapes 'linked minister to drug trafficker' Commission homes to cost $3 m, 22,11:4 14.10:4 Estate houses built by budding experts 23,11:15 Prisoners' lives 'endangered' 19.10:5 M.P. presses police case 19.10:15 N.S.W, PARLIAMENT Link queries with Allen, drugs in jail 20.10:3 Jackson's jail, racing link 21.10:1 Broader annual reports urged 4.1:5 Corruption is a live N.S.W. issue (Leader) Call for Landa's sacking 17,1:6 25.10:2 Landa ahead of rivals after reshuffle 26,1,1 Wran to counter 'corrupt' angle 25.10:4 N.S,W, leadership 26.1:2 Jackson resigns 27.10:1 State Liberals last retreat (Leader) 16.3:2 Wran 'demanded' resignation t^^ackson) 27.10:4 c> iuu30l£i6 3 0 949579 04 1 N.H. INDEX 80. 1983 N,S,W, - PARLIAMENT - SALARIES (Con't) N.S.W. - PARLIAMENT - CORRUPTION ALLEGATIONS Jackson - still chance of legal inquiry Wran disappointed 12,12-4 28,10:1 N,S,W, - STATE ELECTRICITY COMMISSION A Minister goes *^Leader) 28,10:2 Magistrate 'linked to criminals' 29,10:1 Elcom :able to pay for its coal : Sheahan Sinclair will give names to police 31,10:3 14,3:4 Corruption inquiries likely 1,11:11 Poor industrial relations, morale in S,E.C. ; Inquiries to look at corruption 2.11:1 report 4,5:6 Rewriting the inquiry rules (Leader) 2.11:2 Elcom takes blame for dead fish 14.5:3 Wran misled Parliament ; Greiner 2.11:4 Power body asks pit men to move 28,6:1 Inquiry Bill goes for assent 5,11:9 Coal roads at Lake to get $110,000 upgrading Special inquiry for 'Jackson affair' 9,11:4 26.7:3 Inquiry : tapes may be available 10,11:4 Valley mines hit by 20% coal order cut 9.11:1 Hearsay evidence for Commission 12,11:5 Commission study on coal will remain secret Jail day release review ordered 15,11:1 19,11:10 Bottom expected to give Cross Inquiry evidence 21.11:9 NEWCASTLE AND HUNTER VALLEY Judge names two men in Sinclair allegations 22.11:3 Changes for the better in Newcastle CB.D. Taxpayers may foot legal costs bill 26,11:10 10.1:4 Witnesses at loggerheads (Sinclair allegations) Development body urged for Newcastle 2.3:4 29.11:3 New body urged for city work (Mr A. Morris' Phone tap information refused 30,11:4 aim) 7.3:5 Cross will get phone tapes 1.12:1 The year of the crunch (Economic prospects) Sinclair 'in little doubt' 2.12:9 11.3:2 S.M.'s charge deal denied 17,12:3 A big city on its own resources (Leader) 31,3:2 N,S.W. - PARLIAMENT - ECONOMIC AND FINANCIAL Newcastle in 1995, if dreams come true 1.4:2 Newcastle must look after itself : Minister New banking procedures taxing for boy, 11 13,4:1 (Financial Institutions duty) 7,1:1 Newcastle far from disaster (Leader) 14.4:2 An unavoidable duty (Financial Institutions Newcastle is ready to encounter Jones 14,4:7 Duty) 19,1:2 Jones' statements ' a cop-out' 15.4:4 If money moves it's taxed (Financial Institutions A thriving valley 18.4:2 Duty) 20,1:2 'Shaping the Hunter' released today' Financial duty has merit 24,1:2 (Supplement) 18,4:3 Duty on Trust accounts attacked (Financial Hunter dominates project list 21,4:3 Institutions duty) 8,2:11 Loophole 'helps avoid finance duty' 22,2:4 Newcastle gets special Wran 'summit' 22,1:1 State after millions in unclaimed money, Dowd Charting a recovery 22,4:2 says 24,2:3 City set for top industry 23,4:3 Reduced deficit for N.S.W. 28.2:8 Learning from the Summit 26,4:10 N.S.W. moves on job creation plans 7.3:8 Region responds to the challenge (Survey) N.S.W. funds 'best in nation' 8.3:2 3,5:2 Sheahan accuses society of tax 'rip off Government backs widening of Valley's economic 24.3:3 base (Survey) 3.5:4 N.S.W. 'top of economic misery index' 30,3:2 Consensus part of valley life (Survey) State moves to stop F,I,D, profiteers 31,3:5 3.5:4 State finances in question (Leader) 4,4:2 Nationals promise a 'ginger un' 28.5:4 Reforms for a more efficient public sector B,H,P, 'not sole key to future of Hunter' 26,5:2 31,5:3 Budget to undergo review 4.7:3 Hunter told : plan for big changes 21,6:1 $6.5 m. Capital Works for Maitland : Wran Hasty talks on regional aid ^Leader) 22.6:2 2,9:4 Councils are critical of regional aid talks N,S.W. figures 'in line' with projections structure 22,6:3 30.12:7 'Snub' irks employers group 23,6:6 QiangeJ Newcastle and the American experience N.S.W. - PARLIAMENT - ECONOMIC AND FINANCIAL _ 2,7:7 SUMMIT CONFERENCE Committee plans $1 m, grant conference 5.7:8 Bright outlook seen for Hunter 12.7:1 Newcastle gets special Wran, 'Summit' 22.4:1 Uren proposes single voice to put needs of Mini-Summit doubts 9.5:1 Galley 22.7:3 Key groups miss Summit 10,5:1 Regional voice is essential 23.7:2 Big gaps in the mini Summit (^eader) 10,5:2 Wran denies H.V. plan collapse 3.8:4 Industrial relations 'vital to H.V. future' Hunter cheer, and a caution ^^eader) 4,8:2 12,5:1 Hunter 'must face up to work change' 8,8:1 Canberra shows Hunter interest (Leader) 10,9:2 N.S.W. PARLIAMENT - SALARIES Hunter gets ready for a bigger and better summit on jobs 17,9:10 N.S.W. M.P.'s likely to refuse rise 18.4:1 Public invited to summit 28,9:26 M.P.'s trumped (Leader) 19.4:2 Maitland to get natural gas by June, says Wran What State M.P.'s are costing the taxpayer 30,9:3 19.4:2 B.H.P, sees need for more outside consultants Wran expects no problems over 'raise' 19.4:6 and contractors (Hunter Summit Conference) Pay rise for M.P.'s unclear 1.7:5 30,9:6 5.5% pay rise proposed for N.S.W, M,P.'s 2,12:11 Mining areas 'put limit on Valley agriculture (Hunter Summit Conference) 30,9:6 N.H. INDEX 51. 1983 NEWCASTLE AND HUNTER VALLEY (Con't) NEWCASTLE CITY COUNCIL (Con't) 'Big spending ahead' for region (Hunter Buskers plan mall festival in protest move Summit Conference) 30,9:6 8.12:5 Health system 'major force' in region (Hunter Council split on beach filth signs 14,12:1 Summit Conference) 30,9:6 Design win for city offices 14.12:3 Builder slams flexi-time 1,10:11 Beach pollution (Leader) 15.12:2 Industries grant for Uni 1,10"11 Council drops city heliport project 16.12:6 Historic bid to tackle Hunter's ills 5.10:7 Committee considers need for services review Council to buy New Lambton theatre 16,12:7 11.11:6 Hunter bonds proposed to raise funds 15.11:5 NEWCASTLE CITY COUNCIL - ELECTIONS Greiner to seek urgent study on Hunter's environment 15.11:7 Four aldermen to step down 11,2:1 Municipal bonds (Leader) 16.11:2 Labor dumps alderman for N.C.C. poll (Aid. Hunter bonds proposal backed 23,11:4 Phillip Jackson) 23.5:1 'Scope to invest' in Hunter 6,12:5 Liberals may run for city elections 13,7:10 Merewether : a suburb under siege 9,12:2 N,C.C. three years on 20,7:2 Premier backs the Hunter 10,12:1 The city's most vital election (^eader) 21.7:2 Hunter gets more than its fair share of attention Citizen's group has poll surprises 27.7:3 12,12:10 Liberals name candidates 1.8:1 Aiming to keep politics in family 2.8:9 NEWCASTLE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE Resident protests at 'unfare' election bus Chamber Award goes to Goninan 27,1:4 16.8:3 Chamber leader keen for growth 16,7:8 Dropped A.L.P, man gets spot in civic poll Fountain idea for Watt St project 22,10:4 17,8:3 H.V.R.F, Award 19,12:14 Geddes denies split in Citizens Group 18,8:6 No surprise in candidates for City Council poll NEWCASTLE CITY COUNCIL 20.8:5 A,L,P, faction row flares over poll 23.8:1 Council forced to trim rise in rates 5,1:1 Fresh protest on A.L.P, Council ticket 24,8:3 Calling a tune without paying the piper 12.1:1 Labor should regain city power 29.8:8 Talks planned on car dump eyesore 12.1:3 Citizens Group begins its election campaign Cricket summit on poor state of wickets 15,9:3 (Overtime ban) 3.2-16 A 'bully' as Mayor 'bad for city' 17,9:10 Four aldermen to step down 11,2:1 Newcastle and Lake elections 20.9:2 Council's provision of public lighting 18,4:6 Behind the Lord Mayoral campaign 23.9:1 Group wants city pub code 24.5:5 Cummings back, but A.L,P. faces poll setback 19 seek city post (Planner) 1,6:10 26,9:7 $4 m, in projects approved 15,6:3 Citizens Group wins majority 27,9:8 Newcastle gets job grant 25.6:1 Names wrongly listed on rolls, says candidates Planner to be named 5.7:4 28.9:11 Deputy is new city planner 7,7:7 'Future bright' with Council 1.10:10 Conridante of Lord Mayors retiring (Zel Meehan) Geddes back as Deputy Mayor for four years 13.7:9 11.10:1 Council told of duty over car tenders 21.7:1 $20,000 to pursue non-votes 6.12:3 Lord Mayor, depty in job row 28.7:1 Anger over polling notices 16.12:1 Labor calls job row meeting 29,7:1 Anger over failure to vote notices 17.12:5 Council slates Deputy Mayor (Meehan upgrading) 30.7:1 NEWCASTLE CITY COUNCIL - HEALTH AND GARBAGE Geddes vows to keep fight on grading 1,8:3 The regrading controversy 3.8:2 No change in dump hours 10.2:6 Aid, Robertson retires early 5.8:4 Company collapse may hit N.CC, 12,8:3 Council 'walk to rule' riles ratepayer 15.3:1 Council to appoint Community Housing Officer Wife's challenge to garbage critic 16.3:5 Old garbage dump to be re-opened (Lorna St.) 13.8:4 22,6:12 Time for action on housing 15,8:2 Alderman's plea for durap site wildlife 6.8:9 Geddes denies split in Citizens Group 18,8:6 Shortland waterfowl refuge wanted 16,8:5 Council Hotel opposed 2,9:3 Garbage costs versus unique swamplands 17,8:18 Council acts over car costs 7,9:1 Garbage site study 25,8:7 Chamber plan deferred 7,9:5 The garbage trail (Leader) 26.8:2 Council moves on plan for Community Centne Move to make swamp refuge (Shortland) 13.9:3 14,9:4 Wallsend garbage tip plan (Brick works site) Consensus cuts across city politics 19,9:15 19.9:5 Town Clerk criticises open committee decision Dump plan wins review 21.9:3 12,10:3 Garbage study urged 29.9:5 Towards open Government (l-eader) 13,10:2 Council battles over Wallsend tip plan 26.10:3 Geddes backs role of open committee 13,10:5 Future of brickworks site left up to residents Committee defers grant for band 19,10:5 3.11:6 Inside the hush-hush Council committee 2,11:3 Open drain cuts land 1.12:6 Councils in a pothole (^eader) 4,11:2 NEWCASTLE CITY COUNCIL _ PLANNING Conflict, not compromise 4,11:2 Council acts against use of houses 9.11:5 Planner stirs flats issue 16.7:21 Fountain running costs queried 16.11:4 City's density zones strategy will change Council to look at mall buskers 30^11:3 (Building Supplement) 23.8:3 °each inspectors warn of staff cuts danger $1.5 m. flat project approved (^ayfietd) 24.8:3 8,12:5 I UU30 I i^G .5 0 949579 04 1 N.H. INDEX 82. 1983 NEWCASTLE CITY COUNCIL - PLANNING (Con't) NEWCASTLE COLLEGE OF ADVANCED EDUC^ATION Club makes $2 m, deal (Wallsend Soccer) College to begin computer training course 26.8:1 3,1:5 A turbulent betrothal nears end (CA.E./Uni. Home unit projects get Council support 31. amalgamation) 21,1:5 Committee against arms plan 31.8:3 C,A,E, tries again to fill senior academic post Height code reviewed 31,8:4 2.2:5 Building heights (Leader) 1,9:2 CA.E, tenders for $1 m. contract 3.2:7 Deciphering the code 14.9:2 Computing course at C.A.E. 17.2:11 Major plans a blueprint for the city 14,9 :5 P.S.A. seeks extension on Uni merger 18.2:5 Council's height code review favoured 15 9:8 Males join Home Economics course 1.3:3 Plan would change density zones 17,9:23 Reprieve for University, C.A.E, merger 7.3:9 Building on the waterfront ( eader) 19,9:2 Public meeting to discuss Hamilton scheme CA.E. role 'to draw students' 8.3:8 Stude-nt interest in CA, E, strong 16.3:12 8,10:10 N,CA,E, to get new students' centre 26,3:23 Council failed in duty : land court 19,10: Uni-C.A.E, row revived 15.4:3 A housing stalemate (Cooks Hill) 23.11:2 'No concern' over advice to Rvan 16.4:3 Meeting on Hill plan 23.11:14 Fears still exist over Uni amalgamamation Merewether 'over developed' 29.11:7 22.4:12 Council policy replies 29.11:8 Planning policy goes on display 6.12:6 Uni-C,A,E merger (Leader) 25,4:2 Amalgamation awaits official 'death certificate' Planning studies deferral urged 7.12:5 (Survey) 3,5:23 Alderman accused (Wallsend Soccer Club) Morris, CA.E, head reassure on merger 7,5:4 14.12:3 Uni, C,A,E. groups to talk to Minister 11,5:5 A plan to solve housing needs 21.12:2 Uni-C.A,E. Kerger 'willi-not be enforced' 12.5:1 Alderman takes back club move 22.12:4 Tertiary merger cloud (Leader) 13,5:2 NEWCASTLE CITY COUNCIL - RATES AND FINANCE Talks on future of CA,fe, , Uni, 31.5:5 More fears for University (Leader) 4.6:2 M.P.'s rates advice brings outcry 14.3:1 Merger of CA,E, opposed by M.P.'s in North Rate anomalies demand justice 16.3:16 7,6:3 Widow, 73, refuses to pay 'unfair rates' 18,3:1 Better late than never (Leader) 10,6:2 Council loan of $750,000 24.5:7 A,L,P. blocks merger of Uni, and CA.E, 10,6:3 Pensioner told of rate anomalies 1.6:4 Delaying C,A,E, mergers 'shortsighted' 11,6:11 County, city battle over bill 30.6:3 Merger is still on the cards 24,6:2 Seminar on budget 7,7:3 Minister denies 'hidden threat' in aim Rate injustice must be removed 11.7:7 (Co-operation urged between Uni, & C.A.E.) Council halves budget deficit 8.9:1 30,6:3 New Council to study draft budget 10.10:6 Work begins on N.CA.E, union building 2.7:23 Council raises $500,000 for unknown task N,C,A,E, to reduce trainee guidance 23.7:10 12.10:10 N.CA.E. signs contract for start of ceramics Newcastle Council to seek $2,5 m, in loans block 27,8:23 23,11:3 Student building opened 7.11:7 Study could vary rating system 30,11:5 N.CA.E, plans for nursing courses 9.11:19 Double deficit may lead to service cuts N,C,A,E, jobs filled 22,11:8 2,12:3 Student art on show 23,11:14 Late cuts contain deficit 14.12:4 N,C.A.E. critic (Meaghan Morris) 14.12:9 Maintaining services without increasing the 40 extra N.CA.E. places 16.12:9 Big jump in C.A.E. figures 17.12:10 NEWCASTLE CITY COUNCIL - STAFF C.A.E. seeks $500,000 grant 24.12:9 What do they earn? 1,10:2 NEWCASTLE EAST Confidante of Lord Mayors' retiring (Zell Meehan) 13,7:9 Council invites submission on landscaoe Lord Mayor,Deputy in job row (Zell Meehan) proposals 12.2:23 28.7:1 Warehouse to he homes 30.4:19 Labor calls job row meeting (Zell Meehan) 29.7:1 A sorry record of delays (Leader) 23.5:2 Cabinet studies east end future 23.5:4 Council slates Deputy Mayor (Zell Meehan) |>18 mill, east end plan approved 10.6:1 30.7:1 Geddes vows to keep up fight on grading Dreams come true, slowly 15,6:2 1.8:3 East-end proposal confirmed 20,6:4 Planner's assertions false : residents 11.7:7 The regrading controversy (Leader) 3,8:2 'Paintathon' angers M.L.C. 9.8:1 Council to appoint Community Housing officer 1984 date for railway yards handover 30.8:1 13,8:4 A.R.U. to fight for east end land 31.8:3 Alderman fails in salary move 15.12:3 More stalling on rail land 1.9:2 Secret Council salaries (Leader) 17.12:2 Facilities 'wanted at east end' 1.9:3 New row over Mayoral Officer's job 22.12:1 A,R.U, to fight for land 3.9:3 Lord Mayor's Secretary retires after 33 years (Zell Meehan) 30.12:5 Rail land 'not vital' 6.9:6 An east end date (Leader) 23.9:2 NEWCASTLE CITY COUNCIL - WORKS Date set to free S.R.A, land in east end 23.9:7 Fountain idea for Watt St, project 24.10:4 $1.5 m. sought for building work 23,2:4 East end lines to be sold 14.12:5 Council backs Savoy project 22,11:3 $500,000 for city beach work 20,12:1 N.H. INDEX 66. 198J NEWCASTLE HARBOUR NEWCASTLE - SISTER CITY LINKS Harbour blasting blamed for home damage Grants to tighten Sister City bonds 7.6:7 6,1:4 Sister City group to visit Valley 12.10:9 Towers to have 'big impact' on foreshore A Sister City conundrum (Leader) 20.10:2 plan 14,1:3 Ube official on eight-day visit to Newcastle Dredging team's last weeks on the job 19.1:1 20.10:7 Towers go up on waterfront 1.2:1 Ube group visits city 25.10:7 The M.S.B. towers (Leader) 2.2:2 Sister City request from Korea 26.10:4 Harbour towers 'can be moved' 2.2:5 M.S.B. moves to change port management 2.2:6 NEWCASTLE TECHNICAL COLLEGE 4.2: Japanese carrier to 'Christen channel' A delight in plants earns an award 15.6:10 .2:4 M.S.B. men. Council discuss foreshore 8 Medals winner is jobless 23.6:3 Harbour blasting claims concern 10.2:7 Tech. college 'needs child-car centre' 23.6:3 Harbour surrenders last obstacle 15,2:1 Seeing eye dog went too 23.6:3 Plaque to go on show at art gallery 3.3:6 Funds needed to refurbish tech theatre 24.6:6 Westham plaque signals harbour project's end Just give the bricks, the work is free ''4.7:7 18.3:13 Restaurant with a cause (Glendale Tech.) 27.7:21 NEWCASTLE HARBOUR FORESHORE DEVELOPMENT Employers interested 3.8:17 T.A.F.E. chief takes reins 20.9:7 A sorry record of delays (Leader) 23.5:2 Foreshore delay concerns parks group 27,5:8 NEWCASTLE TRADES HALL COUNCIL $18 mill, east end plan approved 10,6:1 Hawke promises to match harbour grant 9,9:1 Complaints for Newcastle Trades Hall Council Go-ahead for foreshore 17,12:4 (Vales Point Power Station) 11.1:5 Miners to meet on N.T.H.C move 25.5:23 NEWCASTLE HERALD - COMPETITIONS Miners vote to join N.T.H.C. 18,6:10 Miners back in the fold 23.7:9 Cute ideas show up as sand artists begin N.T.H.C posts to be filled 11.10:6 modelling (Sand modelling) 11,1:3 Trades Hall elects new chief 14,10:1 A big field for Anna Bay sand models 12,1:5 A record field at Fingal Bay 13,1:5 NEWCASTLE - VISITING PERSONALITIES Bright sun for sand sculptors 14,1:6 Young artists active (Sand modelling) 15,1:5 Royal couple may visit the Hunter (Prince & Today is last day for sand modellers 18,1:5 Princess of Wales) 19.1:1 155 children compete in last heats 19,1:5 Royal tour check 22.1:4 Opposition spied on young modellers (Sand Meeting soon on Royal tour 25.1:5 modelling) 20.1:5 Security meeting on Royal tour 21?. 1:5 Sand modellers to meet in finals 21.1:5 Top-level talks on Royal visit 2.2:5 Crocodile, , dogs & eagle the winners Stage set for Royal visit to Valley 8,2:3 22.1:5 Tight security for Maitland Royal visit 10.2:5 Chance for amateur shutter bugs to win fame A masterly approach to wine requires good taste (photography Contest) 12.2:1 Mother-to-be wins holiday 29.3:5 (Elizabeth Morcomb) 25.2:3 $14,000 raised for hospital 6.5:1 Chinese look at Valley mine training 1.3:5 Poverty campaigner to talk on social issues Camera buff wins video equipment 16.6:6 Two prizes in a row for Herald reader (Darryl 2.3:6 Vogt) 22.6:28 A look at the future (Mr G, Backstrand) 7.3:13 Win a camera with old pliotographs 2.7:1 Drive through Raymond Terrace in Royal visit All aboard the last coach from Maitland plan 8.3:3 13.7:20 Royal tour treatment 'shoddy' (Port Stephens Widower had long wait to win prize 16.7:8 Shire Council) 9,3:3 Glimpse of city's youth in 1909 20.7:20 Port feels snubbed over Royal tour (Port Stephens Shire Council) 9,3:10 Waratah girl wins art prize 11.8:4 40,000 students to see Royals 19,3:3 Winners get BMX bikes (Fun run) 3.9:9 Newcastle's top Royal fan 25.3:1 Pensioner wins year's groceries prize Even chickens checked for foul play 25.3:1 (Shoeys) 3.10:1 North readies for Royalty 25.3:8 Teachers 'insulted' at Royal dais placings NEWCASTLE _ HISTOIY 26.3:1 V-lley set for Royal visit 29.3:1 Where high-rise is a dirty word (Cooks Hill) A wholehearted Royal welcome 29.3:2 8.1:7 Maitland's 50-year wait for Royalty 29.3:3 Exhibitions, walks will show history 7.4:6 Drama behind the cheering crowd 30,3:1 Newcastle's a foot for Heritage Week 11.4:7 Cities greet couple with flowers.& smiles Walk into Hill's history 16.4:8 30,3:1 Man recalls the night war came to Newcastle The Royal day a delight (Leader) 30.3:2 (Max Enright) 9.6:5 It's back to the schoolwork for Alison after a A last post stands in memory of days of sailing memorable welcome speech 30.3:5 ships 7.7:7 Life's a dizzying gallop on the tourists' The picture show man 24.8:2 trail 30,3:5 Another use for timber (Stockton Slipway) Port Council told Prince's wishes caused 27.8:4 'snub' 30,3:5 City now has a 'complete history' 21.9:4 Greeting of crowd too much for police, Newcastle's forgotten historian (H.W.H. organisers 30,3:5 Huntington) 1.10:7 Prince refers to area's hard times 30,3:7 The farmer who built a .ship 15.10:2 '•Aw^^^JM o ruu j>o I <:o .3 0 949579 04 l' N,H, INDEX 84. 1983 NEWCASTLE - VISITING PERSONALITIES (Con't) NORTHERN TERRITORY Music career delayed in aid of spastic centre New N,T, drink ban excites criticism 3.1:3 (Miss Australia - Lisa Cornelius) 13.4:21 Charges after crocodile haul 12.1:7 Minister's tour lacks scents (Leader : Mr Territory waits in vain for rain 21.2:5 Whelan) 21.4:2 One dead in Alice Springs storm 18.3:7 Whelan to visit H.D.W.B. works 21.4:5 Perkins camps out in protest (Todd River Protest) Dinner in city for American visitors 24.5:7 10,5:4 Cuban consul makes visit to city 4,6:5 Combe retains N.T. contract 17.5:3 Pharmacy heads to visit city (John Sidgreaves., Scientists find high radium levels in N.T. Dr Helen Johnson) 15,6:34 Shellfish 25.5:5 Links with U,S, theatre in city (Bobby Le Brun) N.T. may ask for time on railv7?tys 28.5:10 30.6:1 Tests on stock disease negative 31,5:9 The importance of the competitive process Disease scare over (Foot & Mouth) 20,6:5 (Dr Kevin Spink) 1,7:4 30 police in hunt for girls' killer 22.6:13 Women wrestlers, steam baths all in a day's $20,000 reward in double murder 25.6:5 work (Wiltoh Morley, Peter Davis) 7,7:10 Anger greets Darwin murder suspect 29,6:10 Canon joins opposition to death penalty's Skipper wreaks havoc on six boats in Darwin reintroduction 14.7:7 14,7:3 Australian coal prospects improve (Sen. Walsh) Crocodiles attacks N.T. man in boat 2.8:9 18.8:7 Man on murder charges after motel smash 19,8:1 Minister to check industry (Mr Howe) 8,9:3 Motel carnage 'an unimaginable bloody mess' Invitation to U-S, teacher arouses female ire 19,8:4 (Prof, Levin) 20,9:3 Truck driver in court over rock deaths 20,8:3 Feminism is 'anti-freedom' (Prof, Levin) 10 rock victims out of danger 22.8:5 21.9:3 Ihe Australia's Cup (Alice Springs) 3.9:2 Japanese teachers in visit to city 27,9:7 Driver faces 5 murder counts 13.9:8 Ilhrig to visit 28,9:16 Lost woman buries sons after seeing them die P.M. in flying visit to Lake Boys club 30.9:5 17.9:5 U.S, steel union hit hard by recession 6.10:6 Finding on N.T. boys deaths expected soon Scots clan chieftain to visit Newcastle 19.9:3 16.11:7 Truckle 'had intent to murder' 18.10:1 Royal Navy comes for Christmas 23,12:4 Witness saw truck just before it hit 19.10:3 Court views smash film 20.10:5 NIMBIN Truckle was crying at interview : detective 21.10:6 Nirabin : the down and out move over for the Driver to stand trial 22.10:9 affluent 28,5:7 Early N.T. election announced 15.11:6 NOBEL PRIZE $36 mill. N.T. tourism plans 16.11:11 Dreamtime at the rock 17.11:2 Walesa wins Nobel Prize 6,10:1 Hawke urges changes in N.T. crime code 19.11:4 Worthy winner (Leader) 7.10:2 Hawke moves to halt N.T. mining 19.11:11 Storm over Nobel Literature Award 8.10:9 Two girls 'stabbed in heart after one raped' Maths man wins Nobel prize 18,10:4 30.11:4 Canadian wins Nobel prize (Chemistry) 20.10:15 Canberra-bashing tactics used in N.T. election Walesa 'allowed,', to accept Peace Prize 28.11:6 30.11:19 Peace Prize awarded (Walesa) 12.12:6 Labor and the N.T. election (Leader) 6.12:2 Mrs Walesa returns with Nobel Prize 14,12:19 Everingham to name cabinet 6.12:5 Policeman to pay assault damages 19.12:4 NOISE NUCLEAR POWER Shooters' noise angers Seahara 7,7:5 Shooters fire on despite ruling 25.7:1 Radiation test results 'faked' (Maralinga) State law for sound insulation in new houses 31.1:1 28.7:3 Radiation readings caution 1.2:5 Rifle range facilities questioned (Seaham) Australia and nuclear war 4.2:2 Damages bid over M ralinga tests 4.2:5 17.8:3 Nuclear shelter ban gets some fallout 11.2:1 A-tests left aborigines 'burnt, blinded' 4.4:4 NORDS WHARF Australia to call for nuclear-fre- zone 13.5:6 A-tests 'met radiation standards' 27.5:7 $3 ra, tag put on Lake reserve 13.1:4 Professor leaves atomic post 4.6:3 Council group backs Nords Wharf stand 15.3:5 Newcastle :what would happen in nuclear war Lake loses boat hire firm 2,5:1 23.7:4 Gordon gives wharf stay 30.5:7 Nukes : it's time for a change of direction Nords Wharf boat hire reprieved 17,6:1 5.8:2 Residents angry at Reserve plan 20,12:5 Call to ease arms race 8.8:5 NORTH ARM COVE Nuclear waste (Leader) 16.9:2 'No winner' in a nuclear war' 16.9:4 Port developer set for rezoning fight 24.3:1 Target Australia 22.11:2 Re-zoning battle (Leader) 24.3:2 Bad health form tests ruled out 16.12:7 Buyers may pay levy for road upkeep 25.3:5 Australia-U.K. link on nuclear waste 17 12:35 Residents agree on rezoning principle 4,4:6 Mallabula man is determined to survive a nuclear 'Few residents' at rezoning meeting 8,4:4 war 20.12:6 Council may stall in land row 5.8:3 Lakes poll battle over zoning 19,9;6 N.H. INDEX 85, 1983 NUGAN HAND BAfiK OBITUARIES (Con't) Commission to inquire into Nugan Hand operations Funeral held for famous Australian writer 17.2:3 (CJiristina Stead) 7,4:7 Nugan inquiry set up 30.3:3 Girls' High School teacher dies 8.4:4 Nugan hand 'fraud from beginning' 31.3:3 Northern soccer great dies (Jim McNabb) Missing banker 'found' 7.4:1 15.4:14 Two Nugan witnesses missing 20.4:14 Death of hooker head 'great loss' (Sir Keith Anthony, Fife deny bid to stifle bank inquiry Campbell) 18,4:5 25.5:3 Buster Crabbe dead 25,4:4 Payoffs given to 3 M.P.'s,hearing told Jazz great dies in U.S, at 77 (Earl 'Fatha' Hines) 4.6:1 25,4:5 Bureau 'closed after request' (Narcotics Bureau) Ballet figure dies (George Balanchine) 2.5:13 16.6:6 Former ballerina dies 3,5:4 Inquiries 'went to water' 17.6:7 Caterer, aged 87, dies (Alfred (Pop) Princehorn) Nugan hand inquiry changed 18.6:10 5.5:8 'No recall' of Nugan plea 22.6:5 B,H,P,'s third-in-charge dies in Port Kembla M.P.'s evidence 'in conflict' 29,6:7 aged 61 6,5:4 Firm linked to crime society 30.6:5 Mr O, Winn, dies, 77 10.5:10 Nugan denies clout charge 18.8:7 Noted British art historian dies (Lord Clark) Councils quizzed over Nugan hand 19.8:4 23.5:4 Army men 'in gun-running' 20.8:10 Great League forward dies 3.6:18 Council had $2 ra. investment in failed Nugan Funeral for well-known chemist 8.6:16 Hand Bank 24.9:5 Former flying club stalwart dies (Stan Hone) Nugan 'link with A.L.P.' 7.10i5 14,6:6 Nugan deal 'unknown' 8.10:10 Former Lake clerk dies aged 87 (Thomas Hal ton) Council lost $20,000 from Nugan Hand collapse 25.6:9 12.10:12 Anglican primate dies (Sir Philip Strong) Nugan Hand man was 'a pest' for money 13.10:6 7.7:4 Collapsed bank '^ months late with payments' Funeral of 'Tunney' Anderson 8,7:15 15.10:4 Real Estate identity dies aged 85 9,7:9 Finance coimnittee 'unaware of investments' Tex Morton dies in Sydney at 66 25.7:4 20.10:7 Lawyer had close identity with city 27.7:15 'Uneasy' feeling on Nugan deal 21.10:6 Noted actors, actress and directors dead ^ Council officers 'wary of Nugan hand' 22.10:5 (David Niven, Raymond Massey, Lynn Fontanne, 'Pressure' on Nugan deal 26.10:13 Luis Bunuel) 1,8:9 Nugan : made trust meraber 'within' a day 17.11:6 Former Newcastle Uni academic dies 2,8:8 Talk on Nugan hand on the grapevine : Old comrades mourn Changi mate (Arthur Purdon) Minister 26.11:4 5.8:1 Greiner company 'link with Nugan' 2.12:6 U.S. actress loses c&ncer fight 5.8:5 3 M.P.'s cleared of Nugan Hand interference Former official of H,D,W.B, dies (Gerrard 7,12:4 McNamara) 13.8:9 ^aitland figure dies during world tour (Frank NURSING HOMES Stein) 15.8:4 Famous lyricist dies (Ira Gershwin) 19,8:6 Ex-Mayor, car firm founder dies (Walter E, $600,000 promised for Port village 31.5:1 Young) 29,8:1 Nursing home problem 'solved by a miracle Former matron dies (Vera Jobson) 20,9:13 11,7:3 Trotting battler had 'big heart' (Ken Donelly) 100-bed nursing home planned (Mt Hutton) 20,9:14 21.7:7 Man dies at 105 (Peter Archibald Smith) 30.9:12 Approval for Bay Nursing Home 10.8:13 Actor, 83, dies of coronary (Pat O'Brien) Elderly at the mercy of nursing homes : M,P. 17.10:4 25.11:5 Rock Club figure dies, aged 76 31,10:12 Jump in aid of home (Mercy Rest Home) 13.12:1 Death of W.E.A. figure 2,11:7 Distrust of raedia 5,11:38 OBITUARIES Station officer dies (Kenneth Reid) 7,11:5 Friend to the underdog (William Carrington) College Principal had many interest (5. Graham) 19.1:8 9.11:30 Maitland Town Clerk for 17 years dies aged World War I western front hero dies in Sydney 82 3.2:13 9,11:30 A Burden too great claims 'big Joe' Hensel5.3:35 Ex-Council man dies 25,11:8 'Gelignite* Jack finds road's end, aged 76 Famous travel author dies (Colin Simpson) 13,12:4 10.2:7 Singer loses battle with cancer (Digby Richards) Lifetime of service 14.12:33 19.2:3 Pioneer Australian aviator and grazier dies after illness (Eddie Connellan) 29,12:5 Winifred Atwell dies 1.3:7 Obituary (T,J, Mangan) 9,3:7 Forraer D,L,P. leader dies at 78 30,12:4 Dame Rebecca West early feminist and author dies OIL 17,3:8 Confessed spy dies 'a broken man (Anthony Blunt) 28,3:5 If the world oil price drops... 1.2:12 Police radio pioneer dies (Ansell) 28,3:5 New oil pricing tied to freeze 9.2:12 Weston R,S.L. official dies (Bill Wilson) The oil silence (Leader) 23.2:2 4.4:4 Oil cuts may ease impact of inflation 24.2:10 Gloria Swanson, queen of the golden age of Oil price cuts will hit hard (Leader) 25.2:3 movies, dies 6,4:8 J> IUU581^6 3 0 949579 04 1 N.H. INDEX 86. 1983 OIL PARKING AND PARKING STATIONS (Con't) Key OPEC oil talks move to London 5.3:12 Beach car parking fee plan urged (Gosford) Opec still seeks agreement 9.3:14 21.1:5 Opec close to deal on $5 cut in oil prices Resident parking scheme 'failing' 8.4:4 Developers face new car parking levy scale 15.3:3 Cheaper oil (Leader) 16.3:2 27,4:5 Opec may not hold price 16.3:24 Boost in car park fees urged 29,6:1 Canberra drops oil price by $1.80 a barrel Council to change parking zones 28,10:6 17.3:4 Profits still 2 years in pipeline 7.7:7 PARKS Cabinet options : $200 m. or lower petrol price Alderman fights to save his dream (Aid, Frank 13,12:1 Rigby) 5,2:5 State offers funds for reserve (Awabakal Nature OIL SEARCH Reserve) 15.3:3 Committee backs Awabakal plan 29.3:4 $20 m, goods bound for oil trigs 11,1:8 Do-it-yourself fence to sooth edgy nerves $20 m, modules ready for tow to Bass Strait 5.5:3 14.1:4 Timeless thanks (Leader,: Newcastle Herald B.H.P. oil find record flow 8.10:1 Fountain) 14.5:2 The Jabiru find (Leader) 8,10:2 Premier backs park for Walka 2.9:4 OLYMPIC GAMES Students approve plans for park 8.11:5 Fountain running costs queried 16.11:4 Radical rule changes under consideration for Council plans to extend Dudley Nature Reserve Olympics 19.1:32 22.11:5 New Olympic levels set 20,i:i3 National Park 'a carpark' 23.11:4 Angry reaction to boost in games charges 2"^, 1:16 City 'needs Jesmond bush' 1.12:8 Olympics look at soccer 20.1:16 Greater protection urged for parks 28,12:10 Thomas 'good change of reaching standards' Nuturing a showpiece (Botanic Garden) 31.12:2 20,1:16 Hockey ace's role as M,P, no bar in hunt for gold PEACE MOVEMENT 11,3:16 Killanin launches frank book on Olympics 11,5:34 Rocking for a good cause ('Peace in Park' : Let them run (Leader : 5000 m & 10,000 m,) Entertainment Guide) 14.1:1 13.8:2 Peace in Newcastle (Leader) 22,1:2 Women athletes take Olympic dispute to court 4000 gather to give peace a chance 24.1:3 13.8:5 Giving peace a chance (Leader) 25.1:2 Telethon will aid team 26.10:34 Church bolsters no-nukes cries 28,1:2 Olympic chaos predicted 8,11:14 Rehearsal for a nuclear protest 14,3:2 Olympic fund threat 9.11:37 120,000 march in Palm Sunday peace rallies Marathon man and hockey team head Olympic Gold 28,3:1 prospects 28.12:24 Thousands in anti-nuclear rallies 4.4:3 OMBUDSMAN Nuclear protests (Leader) 5,4:2 500,000 marches in anti-nuclear rallies (Overseas) Ombudsman's staff in city 22,2:13 5,4:3 Consuraers air their worries 2,3:5 Pressure groups for peace 16.4:7 Ombudsraan wins appeal (Police investigation) Newcastle's peace struggle 'among country's 26,5:4 finest' 7.5:5 Ombudsman will hear complaints 23,6:5 Peace study grant attacked 4,7:3 Ombudsman to study Maitland pools row 28.6:7 Australia 'strengthening its anti-nuclear Police and the ombudsraan (Leader) 12,10:2 policies' 8,7:4 Fresh powers for ombudsman 24,10:5 Nukes : it's time for a change of direction 5.8:2 OPERA HOUSE Hiroshima Day (Leader) 6.8:2 High School declares a day of peace 6.8:4 Restoration plan for Opera House 17,10:4 Bomb blast echoes 38 years after Hiroshima 8.8:3 OYSTERS 2000 call for peace in Hunter protest 8.8:3 Protesters gain approval (Pine-Gap) 12,10:7 All you need is money, a pool and patience Missile protesters' campaign mounts 17.10:5 15,1:1 Media prize to North trio 21.10:6 Port oysters sell in France 14,413 Nuclear protests (Leader) 24.10:2 Mudworms plague oyster farmers 20,4:4 Protests against weapons continue (Europe) Australia's two chances for world oyster title 26,10:13 6,8:4 Christians for peace 5.11:2 New tray boost to oyster growers 13,9:5 Pine Gap protest begins with peaceful march Men plan prawn hatchr-ry at Lake 1.10:5 12,11:5 Oyster industry faces spat emergency 7.10:4 111 arrests as women enter base (Pine Gap) 14,11:1 PARKING AND PARKING STATIONS Newcastle peace rally draws 300 14.11:5 65 Pine Gap women protesting in court 15.11:7 Resident parking signs erected (Inner City 18 arrested in defence base protest 16.11:15 Parking Scheme) 5.1:4 'Pine Gap makes us a nuclear target' 30.11:23 Shop 'threatened' by parking plan (Newcastle East) Nuclear protest break-in 29,12:5 12.1:10 Hopes for peace (Leader) 31,12:2 N.H. INDEX 87, 1983 PENSIONS AND PENSIONERS PERSONALITIES (Con't) Australians in Greece get pensions restored Hearing aid next project (Prof. Maurice Brearly) 18.1:3 28.1:1 Cessnock retired mineworkers to meet 16,3:13 Christine Atanssoff (Leukemia patient) P.M, hints at means test 9,4:1 28.1:3 The pensions plan (Leader) 9,4:2 University lecturer wins fellowship award Steel unions urge pension plan (Retrenchment (Henry Clarke) 28.1:6 Benefits) 21.4:4 Love sur'^aces for submariner 29.1:1 Pensions to increase 25.4:5 Charting the great north (Harry Messel) Deceit in pension claims a headache 5,5:4 29,1:7 Benefits denied sailors 11.5:6 After 27 years fresh air is ecstasy (Kirsten New pay plan on service pensions 12,5:8 McFadden - allergy sufferer) 2,2:4 Couple may have to live on $29 a week 19,5:3 Hospital's manager begins retirement 9,2:13 Pensions change aimed at affluent 21,5:3 A master of his art (Julio Santos) 9,2:21 '220,000 hit' by means test move 27.5:8 Police officer says thanks to saviours 10,2:5 Pensioner post to Newcastle (Jim Priest) Off-stage with Helen Morse (Entertainment 22.6:7 Guide) 11,2 Social security sleuths given broad powers Martial arts exponent gets grant to further 1.7:1 studies (John Maguire) 15,2:5 Privacy (Leader : new pension checks) 4,7:2 Public Works Department Port policy justified Pension cheats warned 8,7:4 (Vic, Lindsay retirement) 18,2:6 Canberra plans clamp on pensions 14,7:1 Mystery of Sydney heiress remains unsolved Man proves eligibility for invalid pension (Juanita Neilsen) 19,2:1 (Rosella) 4,8:3 At home with Mike and Mai 19.2:7 4.3% pensions, benefits rise in November At 104, Mr Brown's not ready to quit (John 8.8:4 Brown) 19.2:35 Mail 'monopoly' may be ended (New methods of 45 years in hotel ends in cheer (Laurie cheque distribution discussed) 15.8:5 Atkinson) 21.2:7 Pensions to rise by 4.3% 18,8t6 A life devoted to art (Ann Von Bertouch) Assets test : how it will work 25.8:1 22.2:2 The asset test (Leader) 25.8:2 Society president steps down (Fred Asser - Elderly warned on assets rules 29,8:3 Newcastle Horticultural society) 22.2:4 Racing dog a pensioner 'asset' 31.8:5 Hazel Hawke in her own right 23.2:15 Pensions assets test 'a long way off 3.9:10 A masterly approach to wine requires good Opposition forces pensions inquiry 7,9:1 sense (Elizabeth Morcomb) 25.2:3 The pensions assets test 9,9:2 An era as A.L.P. kingmaker departs to his Peacock lashes pension moves 14,9:11 garden (C.K, Jones) 26,2:1 New means test seen as pension 'equaliser' A,L.P, loses a sharp tongue 1.3:2 29,9:7 Miller silent on release from jail 2.3:6 Woman who killed husband seeks widow's pension Paroled entrepreneur straight back to work 2,3:6 30.9:5 Soviet defector will teach at Victorian college Income test to hit 120,000 12.10:5 of Arts 4.3:7 Parliament sex lives were too much secretary A clean record is left (Alan Campbell) 7.3:4 18.10:2 Forraer hospital raatron dies (Elizabeth Devine) Gateshead units for pensioners 3.11:3 8.3:11 Pensions moves 'certain to be defeated' 10,11:' A long career in pill trade ends 9.3:7 Assets test to cabinet 21.11:7 At the end, an enigma still (Malcolm Fraser) Cabinet sets $30,000 assets limit 23.11:1 10,3:2 Wran backs pensioners' assets test campaign Solicitor reaches 50 years in legal world 24.11:4 10,3:3 Asset test delays hit base rate" 25,11:12 Faith sends her to doctor (Sister Barbara) Rebels to seek asset tax delay 28,11-1 15.3:1 Assets move likely 29,11:5 Helping the lost is mum's life (Mum Shirl) Northern pensioners call for halt in meanst 17,3:1 test plan 29,11:5 T,V,'s King Daryl (Daryl Somers : Entertainment Assets test passage 'trade' by caucus 30.11:3 Guide) 18,3 Solid front on assets test (Leader) 1.12:2 From a rifle to a rhyme 24.3:2 Assets test 'attack on thrift' 1.12:4 Librarian honoured (Mr E. Flowers) 25.3:5 Wran, P.M, discuss test on assets 5,12:7 Bowie : frora Ziggy Stardust to Mr Clean 25.3:7 Assets test hotline ran hot 10.12:5 Little Patti booked for two Winston's shows Senate seeks retirement views 12,12:15 25.3:12 Karaahl : a struggle for success 25.3:12 Veterans caught on pension test 16,12:4 Still alive and well (Ken Mantle : Entertainment Guide) 25.3 PERSONALITIES Busy is Albert's middle name (Albert Henderson) 26,3:7 Dirty ditties a valuable part of history : Fraser to quit Wannon this week 28.3:1 author 11,1:1 Darkness and light (Clem Roworth) 29,3:13 Lovely lady in a small package 12.1:15 Walsh talks back (Mike Walsh : Entertainment Port canine queen introduces a special friend Guide) 1,4 (Dot Cleaver) 15.1:30 Women sue actress on pay (Jane Fonda) 1.4:1 49-year raenswear career in saime spot (Joe Law) Broken'hip.doesn't stop birthday celebration 19.1:i (Edith Coopney) 1,4:1 Teeth lead to Canberra finals (Lisa Juckes) Mr Fraser returns to the farm (Leader) 1.4:2 21.1:6 Fraser to maintain political links 1.4:4 A C.B. 'date' that led to a wedding Milligan plans to become naturalized Aust, 1.4:5 (Neil & Julie Jackson) 24.1:1 Mental as anything bring zany antics to Cardiff Workers 1,4:9 Wallsend woman logs a 'first' at show 2.4:1 J) IUU5»1^6 3 0 949579 04 1 N,H, INDEX 88, 1983 PERSONALITIES (Con't) PERSONALITIES (Con't) Advisory post for lecturer (Mr K, McDonald) Mondo will rock the Workies 20,5:10 2.4:4 Australian super group of'60s gets better with Playboy's top rabbit ruined life's lawns age (Delltones) 20,5:10 (Hugh Hefner) 2.4:8 A slice of modern history (Squad, lead P.E. Men saw losers in sport (Lynette Austin) Laughton) 21,5:7 6.4:1 Newcastle swimmer honoured 24,5:1 Piper who pleased president plays on 6.4:7 Not your typical politician (Allan Morris) Patti and Bert (Newtons : Entertainment Guide) 27,5:3 Swaggie, his horse and dog on the trail of a 8.4 job 27.5:4 Normie Rowe, survivor of the 60s 8.4:10 Bilk is no stranger on the shore (Acker Bilk) The Church strikes a note of character 8,4:10 27.5:12 Peter has world at his feet 11,4:3 The High Priest of positive thinking 28.5:2 Actor weds U.K, star (Bryan Brown) 11.4:4 'I don't knock myself around' (Ignatius Kelly) For David it's good to be back among friends 31.5:3 (Entertainment Guide) 15.4 Life still the same for star (Vince Colosirao) Bee Gees will 'fight suit to end' 1.6: 5 (Entertainment Guide) 15.4 The Duke 'though of suicide' (John Wayne) Allergy victim goes bush 16.4:5 2.6:4 A gipsy and her mother wrong 18.4:3 Footy 'terrorist' takes on the women 2.6:16 Goninan head retires 18.4:4 Plenty of talent, appeal (Simon Gallagher) Waterside leader to leave position 18.4:5 3.6:12 A very ambitious woman (Rosemary Foot) Duck still flying (Galapagos Duck : Entertainment 21.4:2 Old digger in march again 22.4:4 . . Guide) 3.6 A charmed life as a shutter-bug 4.6:2 Sir Billy resigns after 27 years (Billy An unassuming man at the top 6.6:2 Sneddon) 22.4:4 Lady Stephen is just like the woman next door Rooney vows to give up films in protest at 8,6:17 court (Mickey Rooney) 22,4:6 Party boys to show their talents at an all Man celebrates century 9,6:5 too rare concert 22.4:10 Off to sea in rubber ducky (Gerard Philip) Wharves rhief leaves with hope 22.4:12 11.6:4 Kamahl's success 'based on respect' Label finished me : Bonner 13.6:7 (Entertainment Guide) 22.4 Lone rower expects Qld landfall today 14.6:4 Veteran of Gallipoli recalls first battle Barrier Reef ends Pacific rower's lonely 23.4:3 struggle 15.6:3 Hitler sour on his generals (Hitler diaries) Swim flyer makes no waves as mum 16.6:1 25.4:1 Relatives were on the shore for Acker (Acker German academics sceptical over Nazi leader's Bilk) 16.6:3 papers 26,4:3 Rescued ocean rower not disappointed 16.6:5 New doubts on Hitler diaries (Hitler diaries) Radiators on the boil 17.6:11 27.4:5 Success is no fairy tale (Mother Goose) Peter Allen : for him the audience means all 17.6:11 (Entertainment Guide) 29.4 Tributes pour in for city's A.L.P. Stallwarts Namatjira's tragic story for film (Entertainment 18.6:1 Guide) 29.4 At 100 you can criticise fashion (Catherine Craftsman's art is ornate and very 'old Lowes) 21.6:3 fashioned' 29,4:6 The king of the golden oldies 22.6:21 Des O'Con or gives a pleasant change of pace Creating a career 22.6:25 29,4:10 First lady of Oz fock (Entertainment Guide) Goldrush has enough talent for two bands 24.6 29,4:10 Teenie-boppers, eat your hearts out (John Woman of many faces pays a visit 29,4:10 Paul Young) 24.6:14 An overthrow out of the question, well Dinner in A.A. man's honour 27.6:4 almost (Pte L. Farmer) 5.5:16 Behindevery budget (John Stone) 28.6:2 Goanna proves it's more than a one hit wonder Artist takes in a wide canvas 28.6:3 6,5:10 Bill is glad to be back (Bill Grundy : Three volumes of Hitler diaries 'forgeries' Entertainment Guide) 1,7 7.5:1 Disillusioned by public participation (Bob James) Village recalls aircraft crash (Hitler diaries) 7.5:4 1,7:3 Faith makes Logie actress a rarity (Ilona Dusty in Cessnock (Slim Dusty) 1,7:11 Rodgers) 7,5:11 Newcastle's forgotten artist (Alfred Sharp) Stern sues 'diaries' reporter 10.5:3 2.7:2 Newcastle Public Trust Office manager retires Inquiry into Hitler 'diaries' 10,5:5 'Miracle boy' shows true team spirit 12.5:16 (Arch Harvey) 2,7:10 Trust Rolf Harris? Sure can (Entertainment Senator Susan, and her ideas 4,7:2 Guide) 13.5 W,A, singer for Winstons (Patrick McMahon) A spike cocktail 13.5:12 8,7:11 Down on Cliff Young's farm 14.5:2 Mad Molly Meldrum 9.7:7 Where are they now 14.5:7 Tiny is no longer big (Tiny Tim) 11.7-2 Franklin prize to Rodney Hall 18,5:5 Dr Nick changes to an older system of healing Improving rural and community relations 16.7:9 (Lucie Loane - Dept, agriculture Publicitv A champ who prefers tea to beer 18.7:2 Officer) 19,5:6 ' Last tango for dancing teaching 18!7:3 A tough nut to crack (Tommy Hunter)' 19.7:14 N.H, INDEX 89, 1983 PERSONALITIES (Con't) PERSONALITIES (Con't) A lobbyist known to those who count (Eric Walsh) A man of many hats (Henry Ferry) 8,10:7 20,7:18 Ex-boxer still fighting fit at 80 10.10:3 A colourful background in the Navy and trade Top ballerina was a tap failure (Marilyn Jones) 20.7:18 11.10:1 Taking tea with Rewi alley 20.7:21 The end of an acting landmark 12.10:2 TYrannosaurus Rex 23.7:7 Singer sued for $12,5 m, 12.10:11 Jack Newton : a fine mixture of talent, courage Rising dance star (Karen Rowland) 12.10:25 27.7:40 A story of courage (Lorna Hewson) 12,10:25 Alderman's condition 'fair' after heart attack Cousteau ready for historic trip 13.10:6 28.7:9 T.V, star faces surgery (Jade Hurley) 14.10:6 Lovelace Watkins : long search for success The Einstein of yachting (Ben Lexcen) 15.10:7 29.7:12 Newcastle architect honoured 15.10:23 pans fell for 'friendly' Frahkie' (Frank Walker) Runner on last leg (Ron Grant) 18,10:8 1.8:4 Manager of gas firm retires 18,10:8 30 years of service to hospital 1.8:5 Tiger moth man puts his spanners away (Owen Star fled U.S. killer : home with family Adams) 19,10:1 (Olivia Newton John) 3.8:5 Tourist chief wins U,S. post (Bill Baker) Healing by music (Mary Ambler) 3.8:19 19,10:1 Jennifer stumbled on success(Jennifer Beals ; Producing the goods 19,10:21 Entertainment Guide) 5.8 Cliff Yoyng to marry soon 24.10:1 Aid. Robertson retires early 5.8:4 Mountain honeymoon for couple 25.10:5 Familiar face on T.V. at Winston's (Joan Sportswoman of the Year kept busy 31.10:16 Mclnnes) 5.8:9 Anwar Sadat, Hollywood style 5.11:7 Return to England does not sever surf ties A poetic observer (Jack Thompson) 7.11:1 (Ken Crawford) 6.8:34 Rugby discovers a real high kicker (Lorene Muller) Back with a vengeance 9.8:2 7.11:1 Many sides to Jack Absalom 10.8:21 Cousteau mission in deep water 7,11:3 Joh : Maverick King of Queensland 11.8:2 Pioneer clan gathers for reunion (Hubbuck Family) End of happy 27-year line 13,8:3 7.11:4 Killen, 58, resigns after 28 years 15,8:7 Knitwit head really dives into subject (Vera Family and a business career can mix (Vera Randall) 10.11:3 Randall) 17,8:21 We've all been wrong about the bees 12.11:4 Ageless Aorke is going out on top 18,8:16 Rankin Family's link with law comes to an end A lifetime serving god and music (Sr, Clare 12,11:11 Tobin) 22,8:2 A true to life Frank (Brian Wenzel) 16.11: 23 Friends flock to birthday (Margaret Crutch) Young man in a hurry 16.11:36 22.8:3 Moving on after 147 years (Boydell Family) Sports brain trims brawn (Michael Mahoney) 19,11:7 23.8:14 The man who fell to earth, finally (David Life in Saudia Arabia hectic for dieticians Bowie) 19.11:8 24,8:23 The life and times of Aid, Vic Bell 21.11:2 Piccardi 'magic' goes Lakeside (Hilltop Plaza : Family of 140 came from colonists of 1864 Supplement) 30,8 (Scanlon Family) 21.11:9 Tiny on love, sex and sin (Tiny Tim) 5,9:3 Woman in man's world 25.11:3 Wheeling around the world with a sidecar 6.9:7 Libs branch president quits after 52 years From high heels to army duds (Jeni Edgley) (Cec Middleton) 25,11:4 7.9:21 Corridors of power (Peter Morris) 26.11:7 Clothes are an art (Jenni Royle) 7.9:23 Home is tops after 50 years in travel 29.11:18 Peacock "ito wed again' 8.9:3 Film 'star' recalls war work at B.H.P, (Judy Peacock weds Vic, woman 9.9:1 Johnston) 30.11:3 A day out at the club is a tonic for Elsie, 101 Peter Barrack, the Conciliator 5.12:2 14.9:3 Cast-off dolls will give joy 5.12:6 102 and going strong (Elizabeth Vine) 16.9:5 Jones to be made Freeman (C.K. Jones) 10.12:9 Return of a nightmare (Anthony Perkins) 17,9:7 A true patron of the arts 12.12:2 104 and still enjoying life to the full 23,9:5 Fraser 'confesses' his mistakes 13.12:3 Newton bounces back with wit (Jack Newton) 24.9:1 Hamilton shows the spirit of Christmas 13.12:4 Newton given memento of benefit event 27,9:14 Bowler on target as marriage and officials Teenage table-tennis star a life member (Gary skittled (Jeanette Baker) 13.12:19 Haberl) 28,9:36 A woman with no strings attached (Mary Callcott) Paddles Lake days recalled (Ben Lexcen) 29,9:1 19.12:2 I had a cheer myself : Harris 30.9:1 Musician gave Asians the drum (Ron Ferrier) The Humble ways of Elizabeth (Queen Elizabeth) 21.12:4 30,9:2 Faces of the mall 21.12:23 Maitland to get natural gas, by June, says Wran Retiring gardner 'will not return' (Bob Finch) (Mr Wran visits Newcastle) 30,9:3 24.12:1 Turning trash into treasure (Jackie Collins) Consultant job for Fraser 28.12:8 1,10:4 Career on stilts drawing to a close 30.12:1 The family buggy is a government bus (Garry Merrick) 6.10:1 PESTS AND PEST ERADICATION Walesa wins Nobel Prize 6,10:1 Worthy winner (Leader : Walesa - Nobel Prize) Weed problem in Lake increases 25,3:7 7,10:2 Insects destroying Hunter pastures 6.4:12 41 years of changes in one-family company They do more than kill flies (Pesticides) 13.4:2 (Phem McNeil) 7,10:5 Long lost friends to marry 8,10:1 A question of safety 14.4:2 0 IUU5«1^6 3 0 949579 04 1 N.H. INDEX 90. 1983 PESTS AND PEST ERADICJ^TION (Con't) PETROL - STRIKES AND DISPUTES (Con't) Fast action urged on plant pests 27.4:4 Oil workers seek peace in lead-up to election Noxious weed threatens Tops 5.5:6 5,2:1 Noxious weed winning the battle (Alligator Threat to petrol supply ends as union lifts Weed) 24.D:1 bans 8.2:5 F.irmers meet to discuss drifting herbicide Oil men postpone stopwork meeting 2.3:4 damage 24.0:5 Shortages tipped as Shell strike goes on 15.4:4 Coastal blight (Leader) 27.7:2 Strike stops Shell fuel movements 14.7:3 Weed men.ice threatens tourist areas 27.7:7 Shell petrol running low 19.7:3 Pest control firms welcome move for registration Storemen on strike again 27.7:S 17.S:27 Petrol tankers halted 20,°:3 Pesticide ban over cancer fear o.l0:o Petrol tanker men return 30,0;12 Pesticide being tested but no ban 7.10:12 Petrol tanker drivers, refuellers end strike Pupils fell ill after crop dusting 7.12:29 13.10:4 Petrol and airline strike hinges on talks today PETROL 21.10:7 Talks avert row over petrol 22.10:9 Petroleum products sales fall 12.2:5 Striking Vic. oil workers want payment for walk Promised petrol cut hits snag 16.3:1 in rain 27.10:5 Cheaper oil (Leader) lo.3:2 Canberra drops oil price by $1.S0 a barrel PHOTOGRAPHY 17.3:4 Petrol price cut 'only half poll pledge' Social order througli living rooms 20.10:15 1?.3:4 Exhibition gives a unique view 5.12:13 Operators attack firms' 'greed' 8.4:8 Maitland's oil men opposed to discount PHYSICALLY AND MENTALLY HANDICAPPED 23.4:5 Cut price petrol 'war' moves up Valley 26.4:1 Hunter pair to compete in America 17.2:16 'Inevitable' loss of jobs from petrol price School roll-call tests courage of 'mobilised war 27,4:4 pupil' (Derek Anstey) 16.3:1 ' .^^ay day man' calls for petrol price rise 'Hearing dog' for Wallsend couple 23.3:1 4.5:1 Offenders help a disabled teenager 25.3:7 May Day price call ignored 7.5:3 Deafness can strike anyone 20.4:10 Petrol prices rise as discounts end 17.5:1 Grant to save S.A. group (Orana) 18.5:14 No trace of petrol price war 18.5:3 Disabled display 18.5:17 Northern petrol price rise under scrutiny Not your average news story (Shane Kelly) 3.6:1 18.5:21 Discount petrol almost gone 16.6:1 Conference speakers used sign language Fuel price war erupts in Valley 17,6:1 23.5:6 Proprietor defies big petrol company 17.6:4 The duck got the children's attention 24.5:8 Petrol war takes toll of staff 21.6:5 Disabled workers show their wares 25.5:6 Scrutiny on fuel prices to tighten 22.6:7 Lake student scores at disabled games 2.6:7 Fuel prices frozen at pre-rail strike levels A new friend who will be 'all ears' for 2.7:3 owner ('Hearing-dog' for Mary Miller') Petrol prices vary in North 5.7:1 15.6:5 Petrol pricing anomalies (Leader) 5.7:2 Rehabilitation Centres nearly broke : M.L.C, Ampol cuts short petrol inquiry 20,7:5 21.6:5 Petrol to rise 2 c litre 24.7:5 Disabled Bowling Club may close 22.6:17 Keating admits fuel tax doubt 26.8:1 Three-year-old gives a lesson in tolerance Keating cuts fuel excise 27.8:1 (Morisset Hospital visit) 29.6:17 No drop seen in petrol price 21.10:3 Club for disabled closed 'by apathy' 18,7:6 Price of supergrade petrol rises in N.S.W. Delando's seventh exhibition 27.7:23 2.11:4 Special Olympics were a load of giggles Aust. petrol 'not dear' 8.12:5 8,8:4 Cabinet options : $200 m. or lower petrol price Wait for spastic unit 'well worth it' 10,8:12 13.12:1 Enthusiasm abounds in Special Olympics 13.8:9 Petrol price down 1 c litre next year 15.12:1 Department criticised at opening 15,8:4 Motorists won't win in petrol price cut 20.12:1 Pram gets little girl to her feet 25.8:1 Petrol discounter told to leave Harailton site Dog to aid deaf man 31,8:1 30.12:4 Cessnock Hostel keys handed over 1.9:5 Teaching the disabled 2.11:19 PETROL - STRIKES AND DISPUTES National Award fcr Disabled (Carolyn Connors) 12.11:40 Stoppage to halt fuel supplies (Storeraen & Sensory trail, new section opened 14.11:7 Packers) 6,1:4 Institutions 'exploit some parents' 18.11:6 Fuel men strike over wages freeze 11.1:4 $5 ra, move in mental health 7.12:5 Oil firms consider A.C.T.U. proposals 12.1:5 Mental patient group homes approved 7.12:6 Oil strikers return (1981 pay claim) 13.1:4 A new view of mental health 10.12:3 Talks could settle oil industry pay dispute (1981 pay claim) 14.1:12 PLANNING MacPhee agrees to oil talks 15.1:10 Hopes slim for oil industry peace 21.1:3 Surplus land plan for N.S.W. attacked (Changes to Oil dispute raay force early election 29,1:3 planning) 1,1:5 Oil men facing stand-downs 1,^:3 Lake fights State over thr^-at to reserves Bans trigger fuel supply threat 3.2:1 26,1:5 Oil unions raay alter pay stance in light of Lands policy queried (Changes to planning) poll call 4.2:3 21,2:7 JM% N,H. INDEX 91. 1983 PLANNING (Con't) POLICE (Con't) Wran team interfered, judge says 18,3:5 North police ready to face the music (Blue Light Criticism by judge (Justice McClelland) Disco) 22.6:3 2,4:9 Two top police chiefs to retire 23.6:4 Proposal 'preserves slums' 21,5:5 A model crime squad (Regional Crime Squad) 24.6:2 Development and Aldermen's role 17.10:10 1500 should make Blue Light Disco scene 25.6:10 Landscape study to aid Councils 22.10:23 Councils and urban consolidation 14.11:6 Teenagers give police disco their approval 27.6:4 POETRY Blue light disco (Leader) 29.6:2 Policeman now has telephone (Lemon Tree Passage) Teacher wins poetry prize (Patricia Withers) 1.7:7 8.1:1 Union opposes police discos 7.7L3 Hardly a word wasted (Ann Danckwerts poetry Green Light given for police discos 12.7:3 Prize judging) 8.1:2 Welcome harmony (Leader : Musicians Union ban) Still a place for the muse 7.9:2 13.7:2 No housing for town's police 18.7:5 POLICE Police act to stem crime rate,improve relations Minister finds 'lost' $4 m, for police 22.7:1 Women in blue : a new perspective 27.7:2 6.1:1 Bosses make piulice sick 7.1:2 Maitland to get blue light disco'with in a month' Revised police rates 'ensure safety' 7.1:4 27.7:12 Crime jump at Forster earns C.I.B. squad Special squad looks at police 27.7:15 Cabinet to look at court systera 4.8:3 7.1:4 Prosecutors defended 6.8:5 Police chiefs attacked over budget 'blues' Police re shuffle focuses on major crime 20.8:9 10.1:11 Police appointments row likely 12.1:1 Policeman to promote crime awareness 23.8:6 Police leadership (Leader) 12.1:2 500 teenagers flock to blue light disco 27.8:1 Senior local police officer retires (Supt. No cuts for breath test campaign (Cuts in Police budget) 14.1:3 Waring) 31.8:10 Northern police cuts to be reviewed 20.1:8 Sacking of Arantz 'not unjust' 1.9:4 A life in uniform has more appeal 26.1:14 Arantz to appeal to CJueen 3.9:1 Police call for minimum staff 28,1:5 Justice for Arantz 3.9:1 More police for North 29.1:5 Inquiry urged on corruption (".9:14 Putting a face to the uniform (Leader) 31.1:2 Police inquiries (Leader) 5.10:2 New police chief named 4.2:6 Batons to be used by police 6.10:6 Extra police for country towns 5.2:4 Crime crisis (Leader) 14.10:2 More police for North : Anderson 7.2:3 Aboriginal police officer back in Newcastle 18.10:10 Police chiefs 'to stay longer' 8.2:8 Valerie a first for the force (Valerie Bryant) Time at the top 9.2:2 19.10:4 58 extra police at Central Coast 9.2:5 Petition calls for bigger drug squad 24.10:3 Cottages' future studied (Police Cottages, Fresh powers for ombudsman 24.10:5 Scott St. ) 12.2:23 Public servant ends long career 26.10:14 Drug squad chief wins fellowship (Det. Sgt. Top policeman retiring 3,11:6 Max Ebrill) 15.2:6 Ombudsman criticises Abbott 11,11: Region gets police reinforcements 16.2:5 Police and the ombudsman (Leader) 12.11:2 Exciting times ahead, police chief predicts 17.2:4 Abbott denies inquiry delays 12.11:9 Policeman promoted (Robert Shepherd) 19.2:10 Civilians to have numbers on Board 16.11:3 Police officers receive medals 28.2:4 Weston demands a full-time police presence 16.11:15 'Blue Light Disco* plan 1.3:5 Change should benefit police (Leader) 17.11:2 Work on police station begins (Carrington) Government, police split over Boards 17.11:3 9.3:4 Cessnock police promise 17.11:3 New 0. I.e. of police (Insp. Mark Hickson) 12.3:8 Reluctant Abbott accepts 18.11:12 Police angry but accept new Board 19.11:5 Scanners to aid police rescue squad 16.3:4 Senior police seek legal action over Board Time is the negotiator's friend 19.3:4 23.11:4 City in line for specialist crime squad Offending police and the public (Leader) 25.3:1 24.11:2 Minister defends posting (Douglas Knight) Police may call on Labor Council 24.11:8 31.3:11 Bill for Police Board in fiouse 25.11:12 Aluminium hazard in boat inferno (William J. Police seek dossier on 'meddling' 26.11:5 Mackay) 19.4:1 Police threaten work bans 30.11:1 A valuable lesson in safety 23.4:2 Police begin work bans 1,12:3 Police will fight name 13.5:7 Parliament passes Police Board Bill 2.12:4 Naming police (Leader) 16.5:2 Police asked to lift bans over Board 3,12:3 Police move (Det. Sgt. Frank McDonald) Police criticise 'fran 5,12:3 18.5:6 Senior police appointments expected 5.12:9 Police peace raoves expected 21.5:5 Police Board may prompt more bans 6.12:7 Police tags deferral applauded 24.5:8 N.S.W. police staff impose work bans 7.12:14 Gnbudsman wins appeal 26.5:4 Tuggers aim for Texas 13.12:3 A cop at the top (Cec Abbott) 3.6:2 Informants seek help from police union 14.12:33 Town's policeman has no telephone (Lemon Tree Delay in naming Police Board 16.12:9 Passage) 11.6:3 Police chief farewell 17.12:9 Squad aims to cut hold-up rate 15.6:20 Right choice for a tou^ job (Leader) 21.12:2 I UVJ J O I CO 0 949579 04 1 N.H. INDEX 92. 1983 POLICE (Con't) POLLUTION (Con't) Pollution closes three beaches 18.6:10 2-year job likely for police chief 31.12:4 'Single body' planned to manage Lake 20.6:1 Anderson calls for report on police 31,12:5 'Failure to act' on Lake Pollution 21.6:1 Newcastle rail yards polluting harbour 22.6:1 POLICE BOYS CLUBS Pines die from sea spray, exhaust 22.6:5 M.P.'s plan to meet on Lake pollution levels Threat to Police Boys Clubs' 18.7:1 23.6:5 Move on youth clubs 25.7:5 Experts to investigate King Edward Park's Boys' Clubs 'threat' eases 29,7:3 dying trees 23.6:6 Role of police backed 3,8:22 Commission acts on S.R.A. harbour pollution Police Boys' funds threat 'unfounded' 11,8:9 23.6:6 Police Boys Clubs could collapse : Abbott Railway ordered to stop pollution 24.6:1 12,8:5 Power station oil spills into Lake (Wangi) The Police role in boys clubs 13.8:2 25.6:1 Police involvement 'vital' to Boys' Clubs Bedford wants briefing on Lake 25.6:9 24.9:35 Beaches in city closed again 29.6:1 P.M, in flying visit to Lake Boys Club 30.9:5 Polluted beaches reopen 30.6:6 Hawke goes into bat for Lake Macquarie youth Colliform levels increase 1.7:5 3,10:3 Beaches 'not worse' 2.7:3 No reduction of time in water purity tests 8.7:7 POLICE - STRIKES AND DISPUTES Pollution on the beaches 9.7:2 Group to press minister on beach pollution Police threaten work bans 30.11:1 9.7:4 Police begin work bans 1.12:3 Pollution at beach 11 times limit 12.7:6 Police asked to lift bans over Board 3.12:3 Pollution readings come too late for bathers N.S.W. Police staff impose work bans 7.12:14 20.7:1 Coal company fined $3800 23.7:1 POLITICS Council calls meeting to look at water pollution The dismissal (T.V. coverage) 5.3:2 problem 27.7:5 Nationals promise a 'ginger-up' 28.5:4 H.D.W.B. ends daily beach pollution warnings A.L.P. wins back lost support 22.9:7 1.8:1 Political pull of the box 10.10:2 Pollution answer sought 4,8:8 Barwick's truth of the matter 12.11:2 Study of Lake pollution ordered 5.8:1 Sir Garfield's part in '75 14.11:2 City gets pollution hot-line 6,8:1 More study on Lake needed (Leader) 8,8:2 POLLUTION Pollution hotline for city 15.8:4 Polluted beaches remain open to public 17.8:1 Moves to correct dust problem (Lemon Tree Pollution meeting cancelled 26.8:6 Passage) 8.1:5 Cleaner beaches (leader) 30,8:2 Alderman blames pollution on B.H.P. 23.2:3 Comsteel fined for pollution 3.9:3 Red dust cloud 'from B.H.P.' ^.4.2:7 Discharge 'unacceptable' (Lake Macquarie) Mayfield residents see red again (B.H.P.) 3,9:4 25.2:6 B,H,P. shows an answer to wastes problem Alderman angry at B.H.P.'s silence 2.3:3 3.9:4 Pollution level at beaches too high (Dudley, S.P.CC. holds out some hope of controlling Blacksmiths) 4.3:5 levels 3.9:4 Red dust clouds explained by B.H.P. 4.3:7 Hotline on pollution 7.9:11 A clean record is left (Alan Campbell - retires) Pollution hotline open 9.9:4 7.3:4 Weed, siltation worry Lake residents 10.9:8 Blockage caused sraoke clouds (B.H.P.) 9.3:4 Jobless get insight on pollution 10.9:9 Pollution level worst in 14 years 16.3:1 Polluters beware! (^ader) 12.9:2 Beaches, baths closed until weekend 17.3:4 30 respond to Lake pollution audit 17.9:3 S.P.CC. wary of pollution readings 17.3:4 Dirty beach water gets dirtier 27.9:3 Tests on water pollution each day 19.3:3 Pollution concern at Singleton 12.10:12 Surf beaches strewn _ with sewage waste Looking for a way to measure pollution 17.10:2 16.4:1 Acid rain inquiry in Hunter 10,11:1 Sewage stains beaches again 19.4:6 Swampy water stains beach 26.11:1 Severe pollution shuts beaches 20.4:3 Hunter noise pollution increases 26.11:1 Earth 'dirty grey planet' frora space 25.4:3 Residents, Council to meet over clearing 28.1^:7 Board 'is breaking pollution promise' 30.4:9 Daily beach inspections called for 2.12:5 12 children affected by lead (Port Pirie) Seaweed 'polluted' Merewether Beach 3.12:9 7.5:9 Morisset protest at bay effluent plans 12.12:1 Acid discharge kills Lake fish 13.5:6 Council split on beach filth signs 14,12:1 •icora takes blame for dead fish 14.5:3 S,R,A, oil spill fouls creek at Cardiff 14.12:4 Swiimning ban 14.5:5 City Council 'lacking in action on beach filth' Fouling our own nest (Leader : air pollution) 15.12:1 16.5:2 Beach pollution (Leader) 15.12:2 Public meeting on beach pollution 25.5:10 Mystery pollution causes problems 20,12:1 City beaches closed again 28.5:1 Water tests dispel pollution theory 21.12:12 400 at public meeting over beach pollution 'Hidden costs' in beach clean-up 31.12:4 30.5:3 Bill will control hazards from waste, chemicals 8.6:3 Merewether Beach closed again 16.6:1 A Lake under attack 18.6:7 N.H. INDEX 93, 1983 POPULATION PORT STEPHENS SHIRE COUNCIL (Con't) Lake well ahead by 2001 29,3:3 Port land deal may be worth $100 m. 1.3:4 Nation's elderly to reach very high ratio by Tanilba Bay shop decision sparks traffic 2021 26.5:5 criticism 2.3:4 World population soars by 78 million 4.6:5 Port's three day conference bill could reach Australia has more females than males 23.7:5 $4500 4.3:7 Four regions share bulk of population growth Tea lady 'keeps staff efficient' 9.3:3 15,9:8 Tomaree A.L.P. seeks pensioner rate aid 9.3:16 Population query sets cash poser 5.10:12 Port Council stands firm on rezoning 15.3:4 Population to get older, hit 21.9 m. by 2021 'Club snub' report not correct : Shire chief 12,10:5 (Raymond Terrace Netball Club) 18,3:8 8% rise in Port dwellers 12.10:6 Council has right to police pipi beaches : expert 19,3:8 PORNOGRAPHY Spending spree at Port Stephens 23.3:3 Soft porn is big business 18,5:9 Port backs $20 ra, hotel unit plan 6.4:5 A,L,P, confident of good result in Port Stephens PORT OF NEWCASTLE elections 7.4:9 Mozzies face war in Port Shire 13.4:1 Wharves are quiet 13.1:3 Cnll for new rating system 20.4:10 Trade by port best in N.S.W. 24.3:6 Port Council votes to drop ridings 27.4:3 Port of Newcastle well placed for the future Decision to abolish Port ridings overtuned 11.5:3 (Survey) 3,5:25 Councillors irate over alcohol ban call 3 men named in M,S,B, jobs 2.7:3 25.5:1 M.S.B. plans to relocate pilot station 29.7:4 Port Council considers moving 25,5:23 Port slows after record month 9.11:1 Port to look at jobs offer 8.6:4 Move to raise port charges draws anger 17.12:12 Port defers queries on marina 15,6:3 Rezoning of Port marina to proceed 16,6:3 PORT STEPHENS Shire drops development unit for three months 16.6:3 Control of beach 'mistake' (Birubi Beach) Minister confirms marina search 17,6:3 19.1:4 Port action on building 22,6:3 $5000 grant for Port foreshore study 30.6:7 Residents billed for unwanted path 24,6:12 Swampy water stains beach (Fingal Bay) 26.11:1 Marina role admitted by Port Council 1.7:9 Residents, Council to meet over clearing Deadline for Port study 4,7:7 (Fingal Bay) 28.11:7 Estate in danger of land slips 8,7:7 Bay land to be replanted after work (Fingal Jetty, moorings part of $4 m, port plan 13.7:1 Bay) 29.11:7 Marina given green light 13.7:5 Shoal Bay hostel plan given $615,000 30.11:10 Salamander Bay Centre '.option' 20,7:1 Bay drain ' a death trap' 9.12:5 Charges at tips likely 21,7:4 Petition on drain closure 16.12:7 Plan for 36 units put to Shire 27.7:3 Fingal Bay group threatens legal action over Staff of workshop pose questions for review drain 19.12:4 10.8:28 Port A.L.P, naraes three additional candidates Assurance on Fingal drain job accepted 12.8:5 20.12:4 Last Port meetings to be lengthy 17.8:9 No funds for drain 21.12:4 Resident demands house decision 17.8:15 PORT STEPHENS - History Port quarry request 29.8:10 P.W.D. study to outline marina potential 31.8:24 The island 22.10:7 Port plan receives a muted response 31.8:24 Seaham quarry proposal withdrawn for studies PORT STEPHENS SHIRE COUNCIL 6.9:4 Rural study debate due 9.9:11 Council 'should police pipi law' (Removal of Wharf, hotel win support 14,9:1 pipis from Anna Bay beach) 5.1:7 Port aged services 'insufficient' for rapidly Fate of Port pipis for Council talks 6.1:6 growing group 14.9:17 Residents angry at 2 Port coucillors Port rural planning strategy likely to be deferred (Mallabulla meeting) 7.1:3 15.9:7 Moves to correct dust problem (Lemon Tree Chamber offer to Council 17.9:5 Passage) 8.1;5 Port land plan backed for 600-Hectare area Council to seek curbs on pipi collection 19,9:6 19.1:3 Big Port projects get green light 21.9:5 Control of beach 'mistake' (Biruba Beach) Poll date mix-up ' an act of victimisation' 19.1:4 22,9:4 Legal action over marina (Lemon Tree Passage) Counting at Port Stephens Shire 26.9:7 20.1:7 Port's brave Salamander Bay project 28.9:2 Bay shops rejected 26.1:4 Four in tussle to lead Council 1,10:3 Effluent removal sparks Port row 31.1:3 Third terra as Shire President 4.10:22 Karuah to lose local effluent contractpr.-" First sale of Port estate 12.1014 2.2:5 Reform of Port rates urged as land values rise Forraer clerk may run in poll (Bob^ Connell) 12.10:10 3.2:5 State gives okay on pipi police 18.10:9 Council body favours Corlette Marina 3.2:13 A,L,P. seeks report on Port rates 19,10:5 Agent willing to give project fee fo- Port Marina study out in two weeks 19,10:18 State law on can deposits sought (Correction Hospital (Shop development) 9.2:3 21/10) 20,10:5 Help for the aged 18.2:6 Port Shire rates worry residents 19.2:4 Rose farm legal threat remoyed 26,10:7 Shire plans to delay rates (Pensioners) 23.2:1 Port land value rises bring storm of protest 27,10:3 i \uu:>iiid6 3 0 949579 04 1 N,H, INDEX 94. 1983 PORT STEPHENS SHIRE COUNCIL (Con't) PRESS AND JOURNALISM - NEWCASTLE HERALD (Con't) Port plans pensioner rate scherae 2,11:3 Show a walk down memory land (Photographic A.L.P, divided over home industry for Medowie exhibition) 13.6:7 2,11:4 Herald photographs attract 4000 people 16.6:6 Port Council looks at fish sales licence Exhibition nears end 28,6:11 2.11:4 Work will begin on Fountain this week 4.7:5 Elderly couple have 'no choice' on bin 2,11:5 900 visit Region Gallery (Photographic Council plans $80 ra. Port land project 8,11:3 Exhibition) 4,7:5 Rate call in Port rejected 9,11:9 Your Wednesday Herald (Herald Strike) 7,7:1 New move likely on financial interests 10,11:6 Herald gift Fountain takes form 27.8:1 Illegally used fill 'supplied by Port Councillor' 125 years of news 27.8:7 11,11:1 125th anniversary supplement 6,10 Port may cut works to ease deficit 16,11:3 Herald writer praised for feature (Denis Butler) New deadline for Rose Farm roadworks 17,11:7 14.10:3 Water thrown at Port Council 23.11:1 Commemorative gift for the city springs to life Interests register 24,11:6 3,11:1 Council opts for work scheme over budget A greener city (Leader) 3,11:2 deficit needs 14,12:5 Herald men honoured 3.11:5 Herald executive retires after 49 years 19.11:4 PORT STEPHENS - SISTER CITY LINK Herald wine writer commended 2,12:1 Journalists criticised (Allan Morris) 9,12:10 Port Stephens takes Bellingham as U.S, Herald staff raise $2600 for needy 16.12:6 Sister-city 29,6:4 Renovations for Herald building 22,12:5 PRICES AND PRICE CONTROL POSTAL Government attacked over recent spate of price 'Junk mail' surveyed 8,4:3 rises 7,1:3 Australia Post gets role back 13.4:3 Industry resists freeze on prices 1,2:1 Postal fees to rise by 11% 20,7:1 Charges limit sought 17,9:3 Mail gets stamp of approval 10.8:13 'No evidence' of car parts price pacts 23.9:6 Postal rates increase 3,10:5 Union call for swift action on prices 21.11:1 Family post office to close down after 60 years Opposition attacks Prices Bill 24,11:4 31,10:10 Prices body 'to encourage restraint' 1 ,12:6 Level of mail up again 30,11:7 Union threat over prices 8,12:5 Free zinc creara protects posties 6.12:1 Grocery prices up 9,8% 23.12;1 Qld warns on prices body 28.12:8 POVERTY PRIMARY INDUSTRY Poverty line for four-raember family now set at $199,80 15,6:4 Agriculture still a major economic force (Survev) Injustice kept up through trade barriers : 3,5:26 ' Bishop 15.8:1 Recovery in rural sector forecast 20,7:5 Poverty line in rare fall 30,8:3 Thirsty plants ask computer for water 26.7:11 Poverty must be tackled (Leader) 31.8:2 Farra incomes should double 3,8:11 $204,90 is poverty line 14.12:33 Rural production to double 19,10:4 Farm land loss rate alarming 25,10:4 PRESS AND JOURNALISM Grading system to preserve N,S.W. agricultural land 8,11:4 The Cosrao girl, 10 years after 4.5:17 Jojoba wins a convert 7,12:28 Press Council attacks newspaper injunction A fool of a wheat farmer 31.12:1 7,6:1 Victoria will fight newspaper raove 15.9:4 PRISONS Age shares sold to Fairfax 15,9:5 Tamworth cadet named Journalist of the Year Warders keep an eye on jail vines (Cessnock) 3,10:5 13.1:3 Herald writer praised for feature 14,10:3 Prisoner's backers end sit-in (Peter Schneidas) Papers on the rise 11,11:5 1,4:3 Prisoner 'near death' from hunger strike (Peter PRESS AND JOURNALISM - NEWCASTLE HERALD Schneidas) 5.4:3 Minister asks : can anyone help (Peter Schneidas) State M,P. 'upset' by newspaper reports (Sara Jones) 15.3:3 Schneidas hearing on force-feed 7 4-7 Jury told of denial report by M.P. (Sam Jones) Justice in the prisons (Leader) 8,'4-2 16.3:3 Schneidas wants to live, doctor tells court Herald win at Show praise 16.3:13 Q.C. tells court that reports were fair (Sam Negotiator to talk to Schneidas 9 4-9 Jones) 17,3:3 Prisoner ends hunger strike (Schneidas) 11,4:4 M,L,A,'s defamation actions fail 18,3:1 Prison officers' group calls for return of Herald head publisher retires 26,3:4 death penalty 15,4:4 Fountain gift to Newcastle 14.5:1 Prison officer recovers from hanging 26 4-1 Timeless thanks (Leader : Fountain) 14,5:2 Inquiry into prison officer's hanging 'to Fountain wins community support 16 5-5 take several days' 27,4-6 Historical photographic record goes'on display Alternative to jail program for H.V, 6 5-4 23.6:3 ' Staying out of jail (Alternative Punishment) N.H. INDEX 95. 1983 PRISONS (Con't) PRISONS - ESCAPES (Con't) Weekday jail scheme for jobless 19.5:7 Escapee still on the loose (Michael Gardner) Staff cuts blamed in jail rapes 23,5:4 12.11:3 Judge attacks early release of prisoners 33 days on run end with seven charges 16.11:5 Escapee faces 24 charges 17.11:4 8,6:1 Undermining the courts (Leader) 9,6:2 Dangerous escapee sought 30.11:3 Ferguson calls for parole review 10,6:4 Brisbane search for Cox fails 1.12:8 Jail 'cash for freedom' charges to be probed Escapee recaptured in raid 5.12:3 13,6:1 Escapee alert 13.12:12 Task force set up on 'bribes' 14.6:5 Pistol -threat to guards in daring escape Minister tours North prisons 20.6:3 27.12:1 Cessnock jail security tighter 30.6:1 No clues in search for freed prisoner 28.12:7 Prisoner found hanged (Robert Fitzhenry) PRISONS - STRIKES AND DISPUTES 4.7:13 Sporting chance for prisoners 7.7:4 Stand-downs sought in jail dispute 31.1:1 Release scheme queried 8,7:5 Strange loyalty (Leader : prison strike) 1.2:2 Cessnock prisoner shooting probed 22,7:1 Prisoners' cash cut 1,8:4 Warders defy Jackson 1.2:5 Prison officers may return 2.2:4 Mulawa prison plan 15.8:7 Jail officers to return to work 3.2:12 Judge decries early release on licence 17.8:8 Transfer leads to prison row 16.3:8 Release scheme 'success' 25.":3 Jail warders strike (Silverwater) 25.3:3 Prisoners to serve 'all parole term' 29.8:1 Prison men to strike if Schneidas moved Prison scheme had to end (Leader : early 14.6:3 release) 30.8:2 New limits put on jail release plan 31.8:12 Cessnock warders join strike 15.6:16 '(iirhing' of report denied (Early release) Warders' control (Leader) 16.6:2 5.9:1 Jail strike met with dismissal threats 16.6:7 Minister loses parole power 7.9:1 Prison row continues 18.6:9 Vic. judge slams N.S.W. 'early release' system Five-point plan on jail strikes 21.6:4 21.9:8 Warders vote not to meet until Friday 22.6:20 New laws for prisons 'flout courts' 9.11:3 17 in police cells as jail strike continues Transfer law may aid Chamberlains 16,11:6 23.6:6 N,S,W, parole system to change 19,11:3 Schneidas to be moved to Long Bay 24.6:3 Jail horror over parking fine 22.11:1 Jail nurses meet over Schneidas move 27.6:5 Bondman, 'attacked in Maitland jail' 22.11:1 Prison nurses return to work 28.6:3 Harsh injustice in jail rules (Leader) 22.11:2 Killer to stay at Long Bay during Bathurst Woman inmate 'ate blades' 24.11:8 security talks (Schneidas) 29.6:5 Jail silence (Leader) 25,11:3 Dispute at Mulawa to continue 17.8:15 Minister loses jail power 25,11:4 Warders go on strike over jobs 7.9:8 Minor offenders (Leader) 5,12:2 Maitland jail gates 'closed' 8.9:3 Meeting on low-risk prison offenders 5.12:9 Prison officers to strike over hours 20.10:3 Long Bay warders agree to transfers 12,12:5 Jail officers postpone strike 21.10:3 Judge voices concern on transsexuals 13,12:8 Prison officers strike 29.11:4 Woman prisoners on hunger strike 30,12:4 Return at Maitland 30.11:10 Police action inexcusable (Leader) 2.12:2 PRISONS - ESCAPES Bid to avert new strike in prisons 3.12:12 Prison strike over 5,12:3 Clothing helps jail escape 4,1:1 No jail strike 24.12:10 Prisoner caught (David James Butler) 5,1:3 Cessnock escapee in court 6,1:9 PRIVACY Taxidrivers' killer 'ringleader' in Long Bay Guidelines on privacy 'urgent' 15.12:7 jail escape bid (Terry Kitchens) 20.1:13 Big business is watching you 29.12:2 Court told prison air escape planned (Vic) Big brother's growing clout 30.12:2 21.1:4 Five Ordered to stand trial on jail escape charge PROSTITUTION 22,1:11 Escape bid charges 10,2:6 New move to curb prostitution 25.2:3 Prison escapees feared for lives, police believe 'Stud' upsets residents (Muswellbrook) 8,3: 1 28.2:5 Prostitution blitz gets green light 8.3:8 Escapee remanded at bedside sitting 11.4:5 Police wary on 'house' closure 12.3:3 Shots in prison break (Cessnock) 23,5:1 N.S.W. moves to clear streets of prostitutes Cessnock escapee still on the run 24,5:5 23.3:9 Prisoners planned to take hostage in jail Dowd won't take part in prostitution inquiry breakout 8,6:5 20.4:32 Inmate at large 13,7:7 The price of vice 3.5:2 Cessnock hunt for armed escapee 25.8:6 Dowd to remain on committee 11.5:6 Police extend search for jail escapee 26.8:6 Brothel must be rejected, says Dean 16.5:4 Jail escapee caught 30,8:6 Housewives 'in prostitute ring' 31.8:1 Escapee caught (Mt Penang) 5,10:12 Law 'a ticket to V.D., rape' 13.9:6 Handcuffs used against policeman (Michael Drug treatment 'would reduce prostitution' Gardner) 9,11:1 5.10:22 Big hunt for gunman centres on Cessnock (Michael Prostitutes 'should operate legally' 15.11:7 Gardner) 10.11:1 Sex traps for M.P.'s alleged 16.11:1 Police search scaled down (Michael Gardner) 3 city brothels, inquiry told 22.11:1 11.11:3 Pensioners get escort agency's cards 23.11:1 D IUU5«l PROSTITUTION (Con't) QUEENSLAND (Con't) Singleton escort plan 'was for brothel' 'I didn't want to die' says skindiver (Sue 23.11: 3 Docker) 7.1:6 Police hit over prostitution 16.12:3 'No cuts' in coal exports 10.1:5 An ancient right under threat (Right to remain PUBLIC SERVICE, FEDERAL silent) 14.1:2 New blood needed in public service, says Power men seek 40% rise 14.1:4 committee 31.1:1 Qld agrees to huge irrigation project 18.1:11 A predictable review of Federal P.S. 1.2:10 The great Bjelke water trick (Leader) 19.1:2 Cabinet endorses Reid report 9.2:13 'Not guilty' pleas tipped in Qld police-drug Big changes for public service 26.3:3 case 19,1:5 Grimes cracks down on agency bribes 1.6:10 Qld alarmed over Dengue danger 21.1:4 P.S. super scheme 'very generous' 3.6:4 Two Qld men flee jail 1,2:4 P.S.B. officer 'denied natural justice' 3.9:5 Lettuce gets blame for Qld cholera 2.2:21 Labor's public service plan 27.9:2 'Black panther' loose near Qld town 3,2:4 Major reform planned for P.S. 29.9:5 20-month-old baby cholera suspect 4.2:7 More tax 'arms' at treasury 17.10:13 Communities in three States prepare to fide Wilenski wins top position 26.10:4 out storms (Cyclone Elinor) 4.3:3 Key P.S. union angry over work-sharing 'snub' Trawler hit by cyclone, 4 rescued (Cyclone 30.10:30 Elinor) 5.3:8 Security lessened 20.12:3 Juror's illness aborts longest trial 10,3:3 Man who burnt hoy jailed for 2 years 15.3:6 Unions cool on work options 28.12:1 Qld miners back 35-hour week 19,3:13 Qld casino partner out at last minute 23.3:10 PUBLIC SERVICE, STATE Law puts curb on union funds 25.3:3 Man stops woman hiving abortion 25.3:7 29 groups asked to explain 5.4:7 Bashed child awarded $5000 compensation 25.3:10 Sydney Water Board 'wastes millions' 30.4:9 Abortion restraining order extended. 26.3:4 Water Board 'insults' M.P.'s 6.5:6 Qld A,L^P, popularity rise worries Bjelke. H.D.W.B chief at inquiry 17.5:6 26.3:10 Scrutiny of statutory : authorities 22.7:6 Qld police 'forced to buy own guns' 29.3:10 Public service flexibility (Leader) 3.10:2 Qld woraan wins abortion case 31.3:5 Rules block aid for dying officer 29.10:1 Qld treasurer rejects deficit figures 31,3:6 Medical check on cancer victim 9.11:19 Longest trial's inconclusive conclusion (Russell Is, Fraud) 2.4:4 Help for cancer victim 17.12:3 Russell Is, case hits dead end 6.4:5 Land and sand row upsets Queensland 11.4:2 PUBLIC SERVICE - STRIKES AND DISPUTES Heroin given by police, witness says 15.4:4 Cabinet rift over plant for oilseed 20.4:32 Aboriginal affairs staff on strike over Qld town braced for flood 5,5:3 legislation 26.3:4 Board resigns after audit (Qld Peanut Marketing Public service union to stop 18.4:1 Board) 7,5:5 Bans stop rent relief 19.4:5 Oilseed loan 'lost' 11,5:9 Staff grading row hits social security offices Four men jailed over aircraft robbery attempt 8.6:5 14.5:33 Strikers to return at youth shelters 18.6:10 Searchers in Qld bush find boy, 3 18.5:12 Worimi strike over 20.6:5 $327 million Queensland plant viable (Caustic Courts row 28.9:10 soda plant) 18.5:14 Parking officers decline to strike 7,10:5 Police to stand trial on heroin charges 23.5:7 Social welfare workers ban aid for needy Food airlifted to town isolated by Qld floods 22,10:1 26. 5: 5 Rush on welfare workers ban aid for needy Police have no leads on Qld dockers official 22.10:1 shooting 26.5:5 Rush on welfare agencies expected 25.10:1 Qld Premier visits flood areas as water rises Bans on welfare may go 27.10:6 27.5:4 Welfare bans remain 29.10:3 Rural Qld faces $440 m. flood Bill 31.5:6 Welfare offices lift bans 9.11:19 Feed sub sidy-sought for flooded farms 1.6:3 PUBLIC SERVICES - STRIKES AND DISPUTES Fodder drops to flood-bound stock begin 2.6:8 Firemen's bans stay 11.3:8 New flood hits Qld 27.6:5 Firemen lift some bans 19,3:13 Man's body recovered (Jan Moller) 11,7:14 Garbage service dispute (Port Stephens) 22.10:5 Two Liberals in Qld defect to Nationals 14,7:5 Garbage services resume at Port 25.10:4 Seaman swam to lure killer shark away 27,7:1 Firemen's strike passes Hunter 9,11:9 'Unusual' for shark to attack three 28.7:4 Trawler men back story 2*^,7:8 QUEENSLAND Minister's dismissal rocks Qld coalition 5.8:3 Premier leads Qld coal mission 4.1:4 The Liberal delusion (Leader) 6,8:2 Pathfinders go to camp (7th-Day Adventists) Qld leadership battle boils 8,8:3 4.1-5 Qld leader confident 9,8:5 'Monopoly' on Brisbane Port (P.I.O. monopoly) Liberals stand up at last 10,8:2 4,1:9 White calls for snap Queensland poll 11.8:3 Woman survives 44 hours in shark-invested Bjelke stands firm 12.8:5 waters (Sue Docker) 6.1:1 Qld coalition nears end 13,8:3 Qld unions to ignore pay pause 6.1:5 Qld coalition collapses 15.8:1 Qld cabinet to discuss random breath tests Bjelke trumps Liberals as resignations refused 7.1:4 16,0: 1 N.H, INDEX 97, 1983 QUEENSLAND (Con't) RACISM Qld grain body 'down $17 mill,' 16,8:5 Valley pupils 'racist' 17.9:1 Bjelke legerdemain (Leader) 17,8:2 Report over racism is opposed 19.9:1 Splits begin to show in Qld Lib ranks 17,8:3 Telling of Irish jibes 'no joke' 28.9:9 Pressure on Qld Ministers to resubmit Irish jokes (Leader) 29.9:2 resignations 18,8:5 Downgrading the crown 19.8:2 RADIO Lib-National row widens 19.8:5 Chatter was just feeding 'em a line' (2NUR-FM Top Libs criticise attack by Fraser 20,8:3 Cockatoo problem) 1.3:1 Qld may need two elections 20.8:9 Club likely home for F.M. station 5.7:4 Qld poll date due 22.8:5 The brekky war is on (Entertainment Guide) Queensland voters to go to the polls on 15.7' October 22 23.8:5 Visitor studies Uni radio 21.7:5 Four Mayors, R.A.A.F. take Qld race honours Tribunal told stereo radio on its way (2K0) 29.8:5 28.9:13 12 die in air crash 30.8:4 'Technical' award to A.B.C. man 18.1^^:8 Edwards to quit politics 30.8:4 Radio 2K0 disc jockey'quits' 17.11:3 Federal grants to Queensland halted 30.8:11 Chamber wants F.M. commercial station 6.12:4 Shoeprint clue to murder 5.9:3 Police inquire into two deaths 7.9:28 RAILWAYS TAB manager abducted : police 10,9:1 Baby's ear 'pierced with nappy pin' 20,9:5 Darwin rail link ready by 1988 : P.M. 15.1:5 Girl, 12, on rob count 22,9:5 Converted road vehicles for rail shunting trial Body may be from launch 23.9:3 16.3:12 Coalition hint dismissed 26,9:4 S.R.A. : sets $451 m. freight revenue record Bosses may be liable for raen 5,10:4 S.R.A. may reduce country trains 19,3:5 Funds 'go to casino unit' 10.10:7 Railway plan shelved 23.3:9 Job's test becomes tougher 11.10:2 Review of rail crossings 13.5:6 Gray move 'ultimate treachery' 11.10:5 Go anywhere in N.S.W. by rail for $3 14.5:8 Political ginger(Leader) 12.10:2 Hill promises to protect rail jobs 20.5:5 Two die in Qld crash 12.10:5 S,R,A. expects rush on tickets for $3 weekend Gray entry to Qld election causes Furore trips 21,5:4 12.10:9 Anthony appeals for unity 18.10:7 Cheap tickets still available 23.5:4 Stepdaughter's milk 'drugged before sex' Few troubles in rail weekend 30,5:7 19.10:8 Council irrate over S.R.A. work camp 15.6:4 Job's luck runs out 21.10:2 S,R,A, keeps losses within budget limit 5.7:11 Leaders fire last salvos in Qld poll 22.10:3 Darwin-Isa link to cost $700 m, 15.7:6 Personal victory for Qld Premier 24.10:1 S,R,A, shake-up plan 18.7:5 A premier who knows his stuff (Leader) 24.10:2 XPT double manning 'too expensive' 20,7:3 Triumphant Bjelke rules out coalition 25,10:3 S R A, to spend $5 ra. on 25 projects 20.7:8 A.B.C. T.V, crew killed in air crash 25.10:6 Sydney-Melbourne rail fare cut by $60 23.7:9 Chaos as Qld Lib leaders quit 26,10:1 A facelift for city station 29,7:3 610 km of railway track in one room 29,7:5 Moreton campaign to be launched 26,10:6 Rail line to open for tourists 29.7:6 Operation paradise 29,10:8 XPT's 'should have two-man crew' until study Minority rule (Leader) 31,10:2 completed 29.7:7 Dump Liberals, Bjelke tells National Council Goninan wins $5 m, contract 3.8:1 31,10:12 S,R,A, speeds up rail ticket reservations Liberal defectors in Qld cabinet 4,11:4 4.8:4 Up in the air with Joh 16.11:2 Camels to storm Canberra in protest 11.8:1 Brisbane jail hunger strike 'eases' 21.11:9 XPT's return for safety tests 16.8:7 Qld jail hunger strikers riot 22.11:1 XPT row 'hit $1 billion tourist industry' Qld jail hunger strikers begin to surrender 17,8:11 23.11:4 Rail cuts try to tempt families 22.8:7 Business benefits frora Qld budget 2.12:9 Camels for rail 23,«:6 Woman 'put out of misery' 3.12:1 Train to 'the Alice' sure to be a winner 7.9:13 Bjelke plans tough law for unions 7,12:7 S.R.A, in call for staff 14.9:15 Battle rages to save rainforest 10.12:10 More cheap rail tickets offered 15.9:4 Brisbane girl, 15, rescued 13.12:1 Early start for $15 m, Gulgong rail link Qld plans new strike laws 13,12:6 16,9:1 Bedrocxn raurder of Qld girl aged 16 19,12:1 Vital link on the way (Leader : Ulan - Gulgong) Shocks for consumers in Qld 20,12:3 16.9:2 Qld steel mill plans go ahead 21,12:8 Plea to Wran on rail link 17,9:9 Longer terms for Qld rioters 21,12:18 $3 rail ticket bagains 'a snap' 19,9:4 $2.25 billion puts tourism second to mining Train fares raise the cost of commuting 23.9:7 in Qld 26,12:9 800 new jobs in S,R.A. recruiting drive 26.9:3 Qld warns on prices body 28,12:8 Mini coal train on display 29.9:3 Gold Coast faces water shortage 28,12:10 XPT strobe lights for safety test 8.10:10 Trust calls for new Qld laws 30.12:6 Railmen agree to single-man XPT trial period 11.10:3 Extra man on XPT's rejected again 13.10:5 Off the rails (Leader) 18.10:2 Steam trains 'by CHiristmas' 22.10:5 J> IUU:>8126 3 0 949579 04 1 N.H. INDEX 98. 1983 RAILWAYS (Con't) RAPE AND SEXUAL ASSAULT (Con't) Concrete sleepers success 25.10:8 Sex assault charges 'incredible' (Graham Darwin line 'boon to economy' 16.11:7 Lawton, Anthony Williams) 9,3:13 Out-of-workers to restore locomotive 18.11:5 Man gets 10 years for attack on woman 10.3:4 Railway romance (Leader) 21.11:2 Remand on sex, abduction counts (Peter Apprentices to help loco 3801 get back on the Broederlow) 10,3:4 rails 21.11:3 2 guilty on sex charges (Lawton, Williams) Backing for S.M.R. 22,11:6 10,3:5 Bid to save rolling stock 24.11:5 Seven years jail for Cooks Hill attack 11.3:3 S.R.A. defends change in timetables 2,12:3 Two raen jailed for sex assaults (Lawton, S.M.R. equipment 'dismantled despite order' Williams) 11.3:5 5.12:1 Man gets jail for sex attack (Eric Adams) Many rail benefits, S,R,A. says 5.12:7 12.3:3 Mining firm denies S,M,R, damage 6,12:1 Remand on sex charge (Peter Broederlow) New XPT service to begin next year 10,12:3 15.3:1 Changes made to train times 12.12:6 Man jailed for 2^ years for theft, assault $600,000 facelift for South 12,12:6 23.3:15 Wran sets date for $16,8 m. Ulan rail work Increases in child, male rape victims at Centre 14.12:5 25.3:1 Cardiff bridge will be ready on Monday 14,12:6 Man pleads guilty to abducting and assaulting Steam trains still on job in Hunter 14,12:33 girl (Peter Broederlow) 16.4:9 XPT inquiry extended 15,12:8 Woman tells of group's 'threat' 10,5:4 8 locos leave area 19,12:5 Woman denies giving consent to sex acts 11.5:8 Teralba wants trains back 21.12:4 Woman agreed to sex, court told 12.5:4 Woman 'had trouble walking' 13.5:5 RAILWAYS - ACCIDENTS AND WRECKS Judge orders acquittal 14.5:10 Girl 'said she feared for her life' (Broederlow) Child, 2, snatched from path of train 12.1:1 17.5:6 Surgeons battle to save boy's leg (Andrew Two men convicted of sex charges 18.5:16 Pirie) 18.1:1 8 years jail for sex offence 20.5:4 Man found on railway line 14,2:5 Man found guilty on sex counts 24.5:6 40 hurt as Sydney train leaves rail (St Marys) Judge attacks early release of prisoners 4.3:3 8,6:1 Train crash 'partly caused by vandals' (St Undermining the courts (Leader : early release) Marys) 5,3:9 9,6:2 Aurora demolishes car 13.6:5 Father on two sex charges 15,6:5 Train trouble in Vic, Qld 22,8:5 7 years jail for incest 24.6:3 Woman killed by train 9,9:4 Man on count of trying to kill woman (Mark K, Silbie Richardson) 16,7:3 XPT hits car on crossing 2,10:3 Assault charge 21,7:7 Two charged 2S,7:5 RAILWAYS - ELECTRIFICATION 15 years jail for bashing, rape 30,7:5 Rapist demands special Long Bay jail guard Rail electrification on schedule as wires go up 2, 8: 8 22,4:6 Remands on sex, murder counts 2,8:8 June given as date for electrified rail link Sydney, a danger spot for rape : judge 6.8:10 14.6:11 Jail for assault 2.9:6 Second tunnel open (Tickhole tunnel) 23.8:3 Inmate's life 'in danger' 7.9:13 Newcastle rail link 'less efficient' 14.9:15 Man, 19, denies two sex act charges 13.9:4 S.R.A. gives reply on electrification 15.9:8 Remand on sex counts 13.9:6 Tunnel is nearly ready for trains 28,12:7 Woman 'consented to sexual intercourse' RANKIN PARK HOSPITAL (Brian Worth) 14.9:12 Bailed man assaulted second woman (Brian Worth) 15,9:1 Rankin Park talks on William Lyne 23.11:5 Step-father jailed over sex offence 16,9:4 Rankin Park staff will resist move 24.11:5 Court told uncle assaulted girl 20,9:7 Hospital staff to study Lyne scheme 30,11:5 Uncle 'did not touch niece' 21.9:4 $84 m, hospital for Newcastle 23.12:1 Sex attack 'second in two weeks' 22.9:1 RAPE AND SEXUAL ASSAULT Sex attacker 'cared for children frora refuges' 23,9:4 Three remanded in custody (Sydney) 14.1:6 Man gets 5 years for sex offence 24 9-9 Bail refused for man facing three charges Beechwood man accused of sex assault'on woman, 18,1:4 ->' 27, 9: 4 Man on sex assault charges 28,1:6 Man who attacked niece, 13, gets 12 tears Two men for trial on sex charges (Paul Simpson, Raymond James) 2,2:4 Remand on sex attacks on boys, 12 28 9-7 Assault on train 3.2:4 Man admits to having sex but denies assault Two charges adjourned to Wallsend (Michael charge 28,9:8 McClean) 24.2:7 Man to stand on sex charges (Mark Richardson) Woman 'feared heart from intercourse' 29,9:5 3.3:5 Six months in prison 30.9:4 Man guilty on consent charge 30 9-4 Sex attack on North-West mail alleged (Dennis Carr) 4.3:3 Man on 3 sex counts 30 9-5 7 years for sex attack in train lavatory 5,3-7 Kidnapper jailed for le'y^ars 5,10:7 Man 'posed as police' in sex attack 9,3:8 ' Woman driven to man's flat' 5,10-7 Man charged over assault 10,10:1 N.H. INDEX 99. 1983 RAPE AND SEXUAL ASSAULT (Con't) REAL ESTATE (Con't) 15 years' jail on sex, kill attempt counts Booragul land has 385 lots 3.5:3 (Mark S,K, Richardson) 14,10:3 Bonnells Bay land for sale 7.5:19 Court ban on visit to woraan dropped 28,10:3 Rare award to estate agent (Theo Wolthers) Hunt for bike gang after rape 31.10:3 21.5:19 Weekend sex charges denied. 1.11:5 Weekender sells for i I UU581 if6 3 0 949579 04 1 N.H, INDEX 100. 1983 RENTS, HOUSING RETAIL TRADE (Cont) Emptying shelves mark 39 years of service House owners 'reject' islanders 27.1:1 (Edward & Daphne Seymour) 29.3:4 $78,000 paid in rent relief program 29.1:10 Bond bids for Grace Bros. 31,3:8 Rent scheme to help needy 9.2:1 Grace Bros waits for bid details 1.4:6 Grant sought for tenancy scheme (Newcastle Lake Garages face blitz on videos 6.4:1 Macquarie interagency) 21,2:5 Sales draw record crowds 6.4:7 Rent scheme 100% over budget 12.3:12 No halting the retail tide (Leader) 7,4:2 More protection for tenants in N,S.W. 15.4:5 $1.5 m. Wangi shopping plan fails to find Demand down for rental properties 13.8:23 favour with Council 7,4:4 Moves to improve and protect tenants rights Row looms over service stations 7.4:5 (Building Supplement) 23.8:4 Shops to bring bonus 12,4:3 Flats, houses harder to let (Building Supplement) Walter Reid makes N, & K, bid 13,4:22 23.8:7 N, & K. backs $8,6m Walter Reid bid 14.4:9 Rising rents 'trap people in poverty' 27,10:5 Road plan for flood levee 16.4:19 Grant to rental scheme 30,10:14 Tanilba shops centre 19.4:6 $189,000 for tenancy scheme 6.12:7 Work on shopping centre begins soon 30.4:19 Rent help in Upper Hunter 14,12:17 Retail development booming (Survev) 3,5:12 Mall pedestrian rarap draws opposition (Charlestown) RESIDENT ACTION GROUP 4,5:3 No tenders for Store site 4,5:3 The emergence of residents' groups 9,5:8 Mall ramp plan deferral criticised 5.5:8 Residents' group rejects 19 requests to join Petition on service stations 9,5:13 (Hill Residents group vs Masonic Bowling Club) $12 ra. plan for Lake shops (Mt Hutton) 11,5:1 6,6:1 Adler wants bid boosted (Grace Bros.) 12,5:10 On the Hill (Leader : Hill Residents group vs Shopping Centre at Coast 13,5:8 Masonic Bowling Club) 7.6:2 Face attacks retail service stations 17,5:3 RESTAURANTS Market freedom (Leader : service station sales) 18.5:2 Winstons to be nightclub 28.1:6 Problems for $25 m, shop centre plan (Glendale) Strippers return to female applause 6.5:1 18,5:25 Travellers Rest now McDonalds outlet 21,5:19 New Liquor Act poses threat to pub groups $12 m. Mt Hutton Centre meets strong opposition 20.7:1 24,5:3 The price of safety (Leader) 20.7:2 $5 m. shops plan for former Coles site at Charlestown 31.5:3 Penalty rates 'sandwich' McDonald's 10.8:3 Caltex 'store' faces legal action 7.6:1 Port Shire shops warned to shape up 8.6:3 RETAIL TRADE Confrontation 'caused by video hire' 8.6:14 $25 m. facelift for centre (Jesmond) 13,1:3 Region shoppers paid out $1500 m. in 1981-82 8.6:14 $500,000 food centre for Cardiff 15,1:19 Adsteara's Grace Bros, stake fees to Bond 49-year raenswear career in sarae spot (Manhattan 11,6:12 Menswear) 19.1:1 'Fair go' call for garage raan 13,6:3 Founding dealer leaves Newcastle group post Council to act against 'video' service station (John Stevenson - Mitre 10 Supplement) 26,1 (Correction 17/6) 15,6:1 Two new stores fill need by residents (Mitre 10 Taking a tiger by the tail (Leader) 16.6:2 Supplement) 26.1 Supermarkets in service stations 'a health Mitre 10 a leader in Hardware (Mitre 10 risk' 16,6:4 Supplement) 26.1 Self-help urged by Coles 23,6:6 Bay shops rejected 26.1:4 $7 m. retail centre proposed 27.1:4 Barriers cut shops off from clientele (Cardiff) Shopping small (Corner stores) 3,2:8 24,6:5 Arcade plan assessed (Warners Bay) 8,2:3 Supermarket at service station rejected 28,6:1 Agent willing to give project fee for port Council to study site for Lake centre 28.6:5 hospital 9.2:3 Garage shops backed in city 29.6:3 Myer sells stores to G.B, 12.2:3 Service stations changed 'because of law neglect' Shopping hours switch 21.2:7 5,7:4 New retailers' association 24.2:8 Lavatories 'essential in shopping centres' 7,7:10 Myers buys Waltons' Victorian stock for $15 ra. Glendale centre still in limbo 7,7:15 26,2:5 Venture ready 9.7:23 Unions vow to hold stock (Waltons takeover) Group against mixed retail petrol stations 28,2:15 12,7:6 Tanilba Bay shop decision sparks traffic $^m. Franklins Store for Charlestown 13,7:1 criticisra 2.3:4 New shop to open (Venture) 14,7:6 Lane Hardware may be sold to American firm 2.3:5 Split on shopping centre layout (Mt Hutton) Coles site 'is still for sale' 9.3:4 14,7:10 Port Council stands firm on rezoning 15.3:4 Sportsgirl buys Arpel stores 15.7:7 486 to be sacked in Myer takeover 16.3:12 Venture supplement 16.7:20 Small is best for service (Beta Value Food Stores supplement) 16.3:22 Record sales expected from store's opening (Venture) 19.7:3 Group gets makers' assistance (Beta Value Food Retailers seek M.P.'s help (Service Station shops) Stores supplement) 16,3:23 Mt Hutton project gets approval 22,3:4 Myers pays Savona $39,65 m. for 19% of Grace Bros 2o!:7:r^ *° ^^^'" °" *^-^ ""• ^^^^"^^ (Maitland) 23,3:24 F.A,I, sees Grace Bros, as long-terra investment Salaraander Bay centre 'option' 20 7-1 25,3:9 The Girls' annoys businesswomen 20,7:23 N,H, INDEX 101, 1983 RETAIL TRADE (Con't) RETAIL TRADE (Con't) Shoppers rush Cessnock opening (Venture) Newcastle retailers to discuss report 27.10:6 26.7:6 Singeton retail boom 4.11:7 Glendale Centre crosses first planning hurdle Where service is a bonus 10.11:8 27.7:8 Work for 1700 in $35 m, centre (Glendale) Mt Hutton residents win shops plan fight 11,11:3 29.7:3 Caldwell sees go-ahead for Glendale 19.11:10 $12 m, shops centre gets green light (Mt Plaza to open soon 19.11:23 Hutton) 9.8:3 Community markets for Lake 29.11:3 June retail sales stay flat 9.8:10 Saturday afternoon trading to begin 30.11:18 Relocation of Singleton levee • gets go-ahead Miners join Wangi shops dispute 3.12:10 10.8:3 Crowds jam stores 5.12:5 Letters 'hold centre clue' 10.8:12 Wangi delegation over shops 5.12:7 Controversial ramp nears completion 13,8:23 Handy card to take shopping 8.12:8 Opposition would change retail trading hours Crowds throng shopping centres 12.12:5 15,8:6 $11 m. shops planned (Maitland) 13.12:1 Two quality labels at new boutique ('Snow Gums') Alderman accused (Wallsend Soccer Club) 14.12:3 17.8:23 Shoppers look for quality 14.12:5 A look at house brands 18.8:8 Shopping centre waits for a sign from Council $110,000 bid for home refused 19.8:1 14.12:13 Lake Council drops Frith's site plan 23.8:1 Market award (Malcolm Barnes) 16.12:16 Store 70 for fashion chain (Suzanne Grae) Shoppers on the way to a spending record 19.12:3 24.8:5 Shopping hours (Leader) 20.12:2 Club makes $2 m, deal (Wallsend Soccer Club) Bid drop in small shops' trading 21.12:1 26,8:1 Alderman takes back club move 22.12:4 Call for Glendale inquiry 29,8:6 Stores tip record sales 24.12:3 Hilltop Plaza opening - Charlestown 30.8 Sales mark crumble 29.12:1 (Supplement) 30,8 Many shops not keen to open longer 30,12:4 Shops in revamped centre rushed by crowds 31,8:5 RETAIL TRADE - STRIKES AND DISPUTES Judge attacks newspaper (Shopping hours inquiry) Striking storemen meet today (Woolworths) 31, 8:13 26,10:5 Buying in your living room 31,8:17 1572 sign Glendale petitions 31,8:24 RETIRED MINEWORKERS' ASSOCIATION 'Wrong names' on Council 'hit list' 7,9:14 Supermarket application premature 10.9:23 Retired miners protest 3.8:11 Norman Ross takes $1 m, in Sunday sales 12.9:1 Council stands by Wangi shops zoning decisior. RETURNED SERVICEMEN'S ORGANISATIONS 13.9:1 Rats of Tobruk cancel march 4.4:5 Plaza plan for ice rink 13.9:1 Reunion for rats of Tobruk 11.4:6 'No fines' for shops on Sunday trading 13.9:3 750 attend Anzac service 18.4:4 Sunday trading (Leader) 14.9:2 Navy crews will join Anzac day marches 25.4:4 Sunday trading 'not for North' 14.9:7 Remembrance and arrests mark Anzac Day 26.4:1 Council may be taken to court (Jewellstown Plaza Legionnaires commemorate Battle of Camerone sign) 15.9:1 26. 4: 6 Appeal lodged over Council summons (Service Weather drives services indoors 26.4:6 Station - Charlestown) 16,9:7 The ranks of the old diggers are fading 26.4:6 Union to decide on Sunday trading 17,9:3 Bishop gives thanks, asks for peace 26.4:7 State to act on S mday trading 21,9:7 Anzacs fail to attend act march 26.4:7 Glendale centre meeting 22.9:7 R,S,L, peace prize presented 10,5:10 Council Wangi shops figures queried 23,9:4 Bill to protect Anzac Day 1.6:4 Stores to defy holiday work ban 29,9:1 R.S.L, rule change knocked back 2.6:3 Stores to trade on holiday 30,9:3 Knights Cross (Leader : R.S.L, anger at flag New shops 'hit jobs' 1.10:3 change suggestion) 4.6:2 Customers flock to big stores 4.10:1 R.S,L, wants migration poll (W,A.) 20.6:3 Stores say excellent, union says abysmal 4,10:1 R.S.L, migrant talks gagged 8.7:7 March quarter retail sales up 5.10:12 The R.S.L, and its Victorian Cr-oss 11,7:2 No need to check Sharon's total (Sharon Power) Tea Gardens Club makes a profit 14.7:8 7.10:6 Groups plea for base (T.P.I,) 23.7:9 Extended hours for shop trading urged 14.10:1 200 remember battle 'few' 17.9:5 Shopping for a hand-grenade (Leader : Shopping Hall sale leaves R.S.L, ladies out in the cold hours) 14.10:2 9.11:1 'Blue Movies' on display : M.P, (Service Armistice silent tradition lost 12.11:10 Station sales) 14.10:3 Marathon planned as Anzac features 16.12:16 Students look cautiously at the year 2000 Confusion on R.S.L, club fees 27,12:4 (Shopping Centre planning competition) 14.10:6 Illegal T.V, movies at garage denied 15.10:4 RIVERS AND CREEKS Shop report 'must be considered' 15.10:12 Council defers $400,000 Wangi shopping centre Charting the great North (Harry Messel) 29.1:7 plan 18,10:4 $4 ra. study to divert Clarence River 8.2:5 Charlestown $600,000 office plan 19,10:7 Millions needed for salination problera (Murray Unions accept shop changes 22,10:5 River) 16.5:6 Shop employees accept report 25,10:9 Longer shopping hours approved 26,10:3 Pensioners shop early 27,10:4 Lake Council likely to back Wangi plan 27.10:4 b •|UU:3»126 3 0 949579 04 1 N.H, INDEX 102. 1983 ROAD HAULAGE ROADS AND HIGHWAYS (Con't) Fedex supplement 29.8:12 D.M.R. road closure angers residents. Council A national view of road haulage 13,9:2 (Hue Hue Road) 7.7:20 Transport inquiry set up 13.9:7 Approach to Morris over Highway route 7.7:20 Transport Minister gets view from the cab Valley residents win access 9.7:9 19,9:5 Signs point to better time ahead for steel Truck safety checks 20,10:5 (Steel Road signs) 12.7:5 No chance to drive the big trucks s,ii:l Early start on $8 ra. motorway work 16.7:1 Barricades taken from road hole 16.7:4 ROAD SAFETY Coping with traffic in the suburbs 18.7:9 New highway call over E.I.S. omissions 8.8:8 'Death stretch' excluded from roadworks list D.M.R. offer on road (Medowie) 9.8:1 8,2:5 Residents protest over double yellow lines 9.8:1 Crossing guards 8,2:8 Upgrading produces speed limit (Awaba _ Toronto) Beresfield crossing needed : Alderman (Newton 16.8:6 St,) 6,4:21 Schools group looks at road safety classes Street widening plan unpopular 17.8:9 Surfers' 'worst fears' over road work confirmed 13,4:12 No sale plans for range 29,4:1 (Newcastle Beach) 15.9:6 Driver training (Leader) 2,5:2 $6 m. road project announced 15,9:7 School a lesson in driver training 16.5:10 No decision on highway : Morris 17,9:4 N.R.M.A, promotes safety education 26.5:4 Beach work to continue 20.9:5 Drivers' school closes 1,6:7 Roads plan a 'con trick' 20,9:10 Schools plan for driving range 15,6:4 Cowrie hole wall to go ahead 21,9:1 Explosive loads 'should be marked' 20.7:3 $1 m, for Putty Road 28,9:12 Child car restraints 17.8:24 Road to open in three weeks 4,10:4 Attack on speed (Leader) 28.11:2 Freeway will half-open in December 19,10:7 Changes to roads urged (Hamilton) 21.10:9 Drugs and driving don't mix 28.11:8 Extra money for roads 25,10:8 Repairs begin on Hue Hue Road slip 26,10:7 ROADS AND HIGHWAYS Simple rules for going around (Roundabout) Residents want Wolfe St. closed 11,2:6 26,10:11 On the roundabouts (Leader) 27,10:2 Street closures (Leader) 12,2:2 Concern on narrow streets (Tighes Hill) 1,11:7 Proposed road will destroy reserve (Kotara) Landslip to restrict freeway use 2.11:5 14.2:3 Gosford to have a bypass 4,11:4 Residents condemn road link 17.2:3 Region to get $6,5 ra, for road works 10.11:6 Residents block road to push petition 24.2:5 Road to Parkes backed 23,11:28 Move in Council to drop road plan (Kotara) National Road plan 'lacking' 25.11:1 12.3:37 D.M.R, 'has looked at road implications' 26.11:10 Road link move sparks war of words 24.3:7 Dora Creek residents seek action over drive Alderman calls upgrading move ludicrous 28,11:3 (Millers Forest) 25.3:3 Bad road to school angers parents 28,11:3 Inspection of road route proposed (Kotara) Tenders to be called for coal road 29.11:3 6.4: 3 Traffic change (Roundabout) 9,12:8 Lake horror stretch gets $300,000 grant 11,4:3 Tyres used to repair roads they ruined 12,12:5 Residents' trauma may follow Maitland bypass Wyong bypass opens 15.12:8 12,4:6 Kurri gets a roundabout 15,12:8 Aldermen to check road (Kotara) 13.4:3 New freeway opened 17,12:5 Construction expert urges big spending on roads Colliery proposes new road (Warkworth) 21.12:12 14.4:4 $180 mill, highway plan for 1990 22,12:1 Road link plan stirs community interest 28.4:5 A bold, logical highway plan (Leader) 22,12:2 $42 million freeway to open in December (Survey) New road link by 1985 23.12:3 3,5:6 Start but no end for bypass 24.12:4 Booragul junction a first 4.5:10 Freeway in Wallsend criticised 12.5:4 Roadworks 'may have saved life' 24.12:9 Home loss fear lasted 33 years 13.5:1 ROBBERY Tenders soon for by-pass 16.5: Freeway route report wanted 18.5:4 A suburban nightmare (Motorway 23) 25.5:2 $300 given to 'armed' man =^4,1:1 Opening the bank an easy task for thieves (Sydney) From freeway to bottleneck (Leader) 28.5:2 5.1:9 Freeway gets $8 ra, boost 28,5:9 Dubbo link completed 30,5:5 Assault charge (Maxwell Steele) 5.1:9 A,L.P. rejects plan for highway 1,6:11 Armed man holds up shop 6,1:3 Fire fuels road protest (West Wallsend) Bail refused over firearras charges 6.1-5 6.6;5 Booragul man for trial 8,1:8 City planner criticises Wallsend Road E.I.S. Remand on robbery charge 8,1:8 7.6:6 Two raen remanded over murder, robbery charges Criticisra of highway E.I.S. supported 8.6:10 11,1:9 ^ Freeway submission 24.6:6 Assault charge (Kerry Yates) 13,1:5 Road planning a formidable task 27.6:9 Two committed on armed robbery, assault charges Hole closes road (Minmi Rd, Maryland) 30.6:1 (Bjarni Leifsson, John Million) 15 1-4 Minmi road re-opened 1.7:5 Man's face slashed (Wickham) 15.1:30 Freeway link urged 1.7:5 Man committed (Maxwell Steele) 18.1-5 Civic group hits street traffic (National Hunt for youths (John Fitter) 18.1:5 Park St.) 5.7:6 Robbery committal (Kerry Yates) The Valley that roared (Leader : Hue Hue Rd ) 19.1:12 7.7:2 Two^held on rob count (Scott Powell, Wayne Davis) N.H. INDEX 103.1983 ROBBERY (Con't) ROBBERY (Con't) Balaclava bandits snatch $95,000 3,2:1 Woman on $1934 bank theft charge 6.8:4 Arm cut, wallet stolen in attack (Frederick Woman for sentence on second bank theft 13.8:3 Crimson) 3,2:7 Clieraist robber sought 18.8:6 Descriptions of Maitland Bank robbers circulated Swansea bank 'robbed by customer' 19.8:1 4.2:7 Slick raiders net $410,000 (Newcastle Railway Search for restaurant robbers 7.2:5 Station) 19.8:1 2 for trial on rob count (Lawrence Smith, Chinese robbers sought 19.8:5 Gary Sidoway) 8,2:11 Knife-wielding raan robs pharmacy 20.8:1 Award money went on drugs (Judith Lyn Wood, $4 mill, hold-up : three charged after raids David James Grey) 9.2:13 22.8:3 Two men on robbery charges (John Balcombe, 9 appear on gem charges 23.8:6 Christopher Byrnes) 9,2:13 Bandits wield knives in city, Belmont hold-ups Judge praises policeman, chemist for bravery 24.8:1 10,2:1 Sedative seen as drug problem 25.8:1 Naked burglar caught on hop (Richard Warden) Bank theft woman gets bond 26.8:5 11.2:1 Eight more on jewel robbery charges 30,8:5 Transexual jailed for scissors hold-up (Kerry Robbery sentences doubled 1,9:6 Anne Thomas) 17.2:3 'Robin Hood' gunman on bond 2,9:1 Man given 4 years jail for robbery 17,2:4 Bookmaker robbed at home twice in a week Jail for toy pistol hold-up (Maxwell Steele) 9,9:3 17,2:5 Man given three years for robbery (David Wilson) Detectives 'behaved admirably' 18.2:3 13,9:3 Two armed robberies in two hours 19.2:1 Speargun, branch used in thefts 21.9:4 Two armed robbers jailed for 10 years 19.2:4 Shopkeeper stopped would be robber 22.9:3 Refusal defeats thieves 19.2:10 Abductor of Charlestown couple gets 18 years jail 7-year term for armed hold-up 26.2:5 30,9:1 Have you seen these men? 26.2:5 Man faces eight new charges 1,10:11 Elbow broken in robbery 28.2:1 Lake T.A,B, robbed at gunpoint 5.10:1 Threat to Pinky's sta^f in robbery 9.3:7 Asians charged with rob, custody counts 7.10:13 Service station robbed (Mayfield Mobil) 14.3:7 Man 'robbed two-up school' 8.10:1 Knife used (Pinkies Broadmeadow) 29.3:4 Man, 26, on hold-up 11.10:3. Gunmen with a deadly craving 30.3:2 Hold-up suspect in court 12.10:5 Society cash stolen 16.4:3 'Gentleman' bandits grab $8000 14.10:1 Race gateman bashed, takings stolen 19.4:1 Men 'stole $400 after two-up game' 15.10:3 Building society robbed (Newcastle Permanent Charges over menaces 20.10:6 New Lambton) 21.4:3 Robber hands back raoney 5,11:1 Maitland bandit gets $1000 frora society 3.5:1 Two face bank hold-up charges 8.11:4 Cash snatched at Belmont 5.5:1 Big hunt for gunman centres on Cessnock 10.11:1 Robberies prompt tighter security plea 7.5:5 Man jailed for two-up robbery 12.11:3 N.I.B, held up at Kotara 10.5:7 Appeal court boosts 'inadequate' sentences to Man grabs $6000 in Charlestown bank theft life 15.11:8 14.5:1 Robber 'hay fever tablet addict' 17.11:6 Bystander wrestles armed pharmacy robber 16,5:1 Imitation pistol not a weapon, court rules Award sought for gunman's tackier 17.5:2 18,11:3 Man committed for sentence 18,5:14 Jewellery store hit in daylight robbery 21.11:1 Gunman holds couple hostage 19,5:1 Thief hits building society in mall 24.12:1 Criminal bought gun 19.5:5 Couple tell of wild drive (Drinkwater family ROBOTS kidnapped by robber) 20.5:3 Gosford bank bandits grab $50,000 24.5:1 Love-crazed robot wrestled to sleep 16.11:1 Taxi escape for bank bandit 3,6:1 Security must be tighter, police warn 4,6:4 ROYAL NEWCASTLE HOSPITAL Young mother on bank charge 4.6:4 Stepladder foils robbery (Belmont) 6,6:1 Isolation ward for R.N.H. 6.1:6 Mother of two robbed bank of $7595 11,6:3 R.N.H. Board votes to divide executive job Squad aims to cut hold-up rate 15,6:20 12.2:9 Bashed woman defies robbers 16.6:1 Sun and salt spray take shine from Newmed I Robbery is shop's fifth (Canberra T.V,) 17.6:6 21,2:1 7 p.m. and another bandit strikes 18.6:1 Newmed building advice sought by R.N.H, 4.3:1 Youth, 16, chases Belmont bandit 21.6:1 Purse puts brothers in court 21.6:8 R,N,H, gets ward for infectious diseases 18.3:7 Burglars trick pensioners with bogus 24.6:4 R.N.H. to spend $300,000 on equipment 29.3:6 Armed robbery charge (Kevin McMillan) 29.6:7 R.N.H,, Mater get $500,000 in equipment grants Men with knives in two hold-ups 2.7:1 14.4:3 Heroin 'to blame for hold-ups' 5.7:3 Hawke asked to look at R.N.H. job plan 30.4:1 Woman for trial on bank robbery charge 9.7:9 R.N.H. to get computer system 24.5:5 A birthday committal on rob count (Kevin Relaxation classes run by R.N.H. pink ladies McMillan) 20.7:8 25,5:16 Weeks of police work led to arrests 20.7:8 Grant for car park 18,6:9 Woman hostage in $6000 theft 23.7:3 Top plumber to lose R.N.H. job 22.6:3 'I was scared' police hero admits 23.7:3 Bank bandit's cover slips 26.7:1 R.N.H. looks at safetv post 8.7:7 Thief was killed by own gun 27.7:5 R.N.H, ; a changing role 4.8:2 Polite angered at early release of murderer R,N,H, theatres study 20.8:9 29.7:8 i IUU581iJ6 3 0 949579 04 1 N.H, INDEX 104, 1983 ROSTAL NEWCASTLE HOSPITAL (Con't) RUGBY LEAGUE (Con't) Mothers' unit gets R.N,H, backing 16,9:3 Newcastle 'fully fit' 17,2:16 Hospital Board moves on theatres, phone Trip almost stops treat for cup fans (Newcastle system 16.9:5 Herald Challenge,Cup preview) 17,2:16 Dancing aids hospital 28,9:21 Australian men 'no slobs' (Renee Rascagneres) Hospital staff an appealing crew 6.10:5 18.2:3 Parents' centre at planning stage 10,10:4 Refereeing is work not play for amiable Frenchman Wrangling over R,N.H. funds (Leader) 17.10:2 (Julien Rascagneres : Entertainment Guide) 18.2 Hospitals get big grants 3.11:6 'Big'Jack recognises mistakes (Entertainment Super Sally to the rescue 7,11:5 Guide) 18.2 New faces of Boards of two city hospitals Alchin demands full commitment (Entertainment 16.12:9 Guide) 18.2 Triumph for R.N.H, pharmacists 21.12:3 Dramatic change in rules (Entertainment Guide) 18.2 R.S.P.C.A. State Cup victory greatest result (Entertainment Guide) 18.2 Dog castrated by mistake, owner says 18,1:1 Hardes always ready to take a punt Fitness food to help dog dodge fat fate 20,1:8 (Entertainment Guide) 18.2 This time a cup is up for grabs RUGBY LEAGUE (Entertainment Guide) 18.2 Backers of Sydney R.L. move await cup gate Team right in body, mind 19.2:38 Eels made to fight for Cup (Newcastle Herald opening 4.1:14 Challenge Cup) 21.2:14 Alchin unhappy with R.L. trial (Country Paton, executive meet on rep spot 22.2:18 Rugby League) 6.1:14 Strong group from North at country R,L. camp Sydney move 'still a long way off 22.2:18 7.1:14 McQuarrie set to make mark in France Brothers surprised by 'instant' Newcastle (Presentation to J. Rascagneres) 22.2:18 selection honours (Chris & Greg Guider) Lions attack League vutures (Souths) 23.2:30 13.1:14 Injury worry for West 25.2:12 Accident quietens former referee (Noel Spohr) Steamy, drawn out kick-off to league season 18.1:14 28.2:18 Injuries hinder trial selections (Country Newcastle retains league match 1,3:16 Reps.) 18.1:14 Protests force changes to rules 1.3:16 Move to cite Paton defeated at N.R.L. 18.1:14 N.R.L. waives time off rule 2.3:32 Bitlical touch at N.R.L. meeting 20.1:16 Cup proposal examined 2.3:32 Top French referee for challenge cup match Stanton : build home talent 3.3:14 20.1:16 Cheetahs bring down foe 7.3:16 Cronulla boss rejects resignation demands R.L. fans turn on bloody show 7.3:16 21.1:12 Codes team up in gym 8.3:14 1983 : make or break year for league clubs Heat off in R.L. matches (Later start to games) 21.1:14 8.3:14 City league clubs lack depth 22.1:32 Howell p&ck on league market (David Howell) Heddles, Patrick named league captains 24.1:16 8.3:14 Bright late change in trial side (Country reps) N.R.L. cites vice-president (Wayne Kerry) 26.1:30 8.3:14 Cronulla committee quits 27.1:1 Football giant tackles enough for two (Dave Coach happy with league trial 27.1:16 Manson) 9.3:38 Eight out from league squad (Country reps) Clearance granted to South Junior 11.3:16 28.1:14 80-0 thrashing 'not the end of Souths' 14.3:16 Winger 'rock' hard for 1983 season 28.1:14 League Board rejects Sydney study 15.3:16 R.L. referees to tackle sore points 1.2:18 Sydney League hit by ground shortage 15.3:16 Maitland, N.R.L. clash over Manly trial League Director defends switch (Ted Dawson)16.3:34 3.2:16 Officials to check R.L. oval (Cahill Oval) Full program for league challenge (Country 16.3: 34 vs Parramatta) 5.2:36 Dwindling numbers force premiers to fold Two players dropped from R.L. squad 8.2:16 (2nd Div. Wallsend) 16.3:34 N.R.L, 'no' to Hull, Kingston Rovers request R.L. bosses miss the vital points 17.3:14 9,2:34 Central moves home to sports centre 17.3:14 Lakes gain new sponsor 9.2:34 Howell signs with West in come-back bid 18.3:18 How far can A.R.L. tour go (N.Z. tour by Lakes hooker uses brother as spur 19.3:36 N.S.W. country reps.) 10.2:16 Lakes slide into pre-season lead 21.3:18 Coach serves roasting in Herald Cup build-up R.L. squad has 3 new faces (Country Rugby League) 10,2:16 21.3;18 Challenge met with Grand Final line-up 11.2:16 N^R.L. to conduct study on Sydney League move 90 rally to keep South Newcastle Lions on their feet 14.2:18 Lakes move revives clearance wrangle (Mark Herald Cup's French referee likes players to Hanlon) 22.3:14 show their teeth 15.2:16 R.L. refs get 11.9% pay rise 23.3:34 Sydney salutes Kangaroos 15.2:16 Waratah makes changes in final bid 23.3:36 Injury clouds lift from Newcastle players Election to complete revival (Wallsend 2nd Div.) 15,2:16 Rodway to head referees (Les Rodway) 15.2:16 23.3:36 Hard at it in test souvenire (Julien N,R.L. gag has serious punchline 24.3:16 Rascagneres) 16.2:30 Wallsend appoints administrators 24 3-i6 Ryan to prove a point (Newcastle Rep. Team ) Trehwella battles first injury 24 3-16 16.2:30 Deferred league fixtures will be played 24.3:16 N.H. INDEX 105. 1983 RUGBY LEAGUE (Con't) RUGBY LEAGUE (Con't) R.L. rep side selections defended 27.4:32 Barker Oval passes K.B. Cup inspection Two drop out of rep R.L. serai 28.4:14 25.3:18 Colours befit a league passion 28.4:14 Sterling heads long list of Parramatta Hardes defends cup crowd handling 29.4:16 injuries 25.3:18 A belated ton for Howell 26.3:38 League chief quits (Kevin Huraphries) 30.4:34 Rep Hooker faces N.R.L. judiciary 28.3:18 'No hassles' over Australian Rugby League Winkler outed. Rep hopes dashed (Mark (Ron McAuliffe) 2.5:16 Winkler) 29.3:26 Defeat a blow to pro-Sydney League lobby 2.5:16 Easte cite Eadie over alleged elbow incident R.L. chief quits two jobs over two charges on Regan 29.3:26 3.5:1 Alchin takes it cooly 29.3:26 Final country R.L. chance for 6 players 3.5:16 Eadie hearing awaits evidence 30.3:22 Changes mooted for R.L. 6.5:16 Eadie cleared 1.4:14 Wallace quits West 6.5:16 A casual trainer sees the light (John Cook) Split confirmed (Mick K^allace) 7.5:34 1.4:14 5 Hunter R.L. players in country team 9.5:18 O'Sullivan back with Canberra to haunt Cronulla N.S.W. Rugby League begins a new era 10.5:14 Sutherland 2.4:25 Melrose outed, Wynn cleared 10.5:14 Mathias switched to five-eight for pre-season N.R.L. to move on Rep. attitudes 10.5:34 final 2.4:26 Wallace repairs rift with West 12.5:16 Canterbury climb back up Sydney R.L. ladder Hardes unaware of bfd to lure Newcastle South 5.4:14 13.5:18 Winkler appeals against penalty 5,4:14 Sydney League replay move kicked out 13.5:18 Will the lure of extra money burn the grass of Selectors overlook Young for Jets prop forward the I.S.C 5.4:14 16.5:16 Tattooed 'prince' out to make his mark (Patrick R.L. boss slaras clubs 17.5:14 Tatu) 6.4:30 A more subdued approach from the charging bull Maitland Captain to undergo knee operation 17.5:14 6.4:30 No time to relax for country boy (Peter Kelly) N.R.L. to send 5-inan panel to Illawarra 18.5:34 in Sydney study 7.4:16 Beetson wins coaching spot (Australian coach) Hanlon considers legal action over registration 21.5:34 refusal 7.4:16 N.S.W.R.L. angered at washouts 23.5:18 Date set for Winkler appeal 7.4:16 Hull prepared to take on Newcastle side 25.5:32 Green light for K.B. Cup match 8,4:16 Kojak beefs up for Game (Doug Lucas) 2.6:1 C,R,L, will rule on Hanlon appeal 8,4:16 N.R.L. reduces term (Dave Edwards) 3.6:15 Winkler gets Rep, reprieve 9,4:36 Injury casts doubt on Finnigan's furure (Brad Clearance hopes rise (Mark Hanlon) 11,4:12 EinDigan).^4.6:36 . . , Fitness campaign puts skipper on the sideline Family waits for coma victira (John McKiernan) 11,4:14 6.6:1 2-year penalty for biting (Greg Webster) Sunday social atmosphere (Newcastle vs Hull) 12.4:18 6.6:18 'Last season' for scorpion captain 12.4:18 Hull Pirates plunder Newcastle fans 7.6:16 Mo recalls the 'great Boki' 12,4:18 Director critical of school response 7.6:16 N,R,L. bans players from the sidelines 13,4:32 Queensland outguns the blues 8.6:36 Mother's call for action (Peter Sumner) Cessnock considers suspension appeal (Greg 9.6:16 Webster) 13.4:34 Mayes offers Kurri club's video 9.6:'6 R.L, school boy in player wrangle 13.4:34 Penrith boss moves to cite Les Boyd 9.6:16 Dismissed referees appeal to CR.L, 14.4:14 N.S.W.R.L. calls meeting on Boyd 10.6:16 Rosellas coach out on a limb(Ron Broderick) League carnival may be cancelled 11.6:35 14.4:14 80 ra. Grothe try sets up 16th straight test win Central Coast league dispute averted 15.4:14 13.6:14 Brennan a definite starter for South 16,4:34 Digestion of N.J.R.L. report may cause some to Fitness cloud hangs over R,L. rep side 18,4:20 choke 14.6:18 Biting appeal dismissed (Greg Webster) N.R.L. judiciary clears Lakes second rower 19.4:1 15.6:38 Two fail fitness test for country match League cites Boyd on elbow charge 15.6:38 19.4:16 Junior R.L. ground charge forces rep. side Boyd out for 12 months 18.6:36 Injuries force N.S.W, into changes 27.6:16 retreat 19.4:16 Winkler out for 8 weeks 28,6:16 Sharks accept administrator 20.4:34 Battling R.L, Clubs to see executive 2,7:34 Two year penalty is 'too light' 20.4:36 McCaffery in line for administration job Pedal power has the blue bags running hot (N,S.W, Rugby League Executive Director) 21.4:16 2.7:35 Wallace injured at rep training 21.4:16 Oyster diet draws second-rower out of his Edwards has judiciary hearing adjourned 5.7:16 Edwards cleared of foul play charge 7.7:40 shell 22.4:16 Coach takes Kiwi test seriously 9.7:36 Wallace : private fitness test 22.4:16 Hooker gets six-week penalty 14.7:20 Hunter R.L. player stars in Sydney debut Bid to 'whiteant' school carnival 14.7:20 (Darren Rodgers) 25.4:1 Horae weights bring results (Peter Barkley) North's two tries to one (Newcastle vs 15,7:16 Riverina) 25.4:10 Ribot not guilty 16.7:34 Kurri to host country championship serai N.S.W.R.L, stops Grand Final ticket sales in 25.4:12 Newcastle 16.7:36 3 changes tor Rep R.L. semi 25.4:18 Brisbane pulls out of K.B, Cup 19,7:1 Brain surgery for Lakes player (John McKiernan) Top referee quits N.R.L. 19,7:14 26.4:1 Daly appeal set for Thursday 19,7:14 a IUU581 RUGBY LEAGUE (Con't) RUGBY LEvVGUE (Con't) Qld R.L. wins showdown 20.7:36 Injury ends league career (Ron Brodrick) Division without ground (Second division) 28,10:18 20,7:36 Maitland : question of hard economics 4.11:16 Daly loses appeal 22,7:16 N,R,L, Director withdraws from ballot 9,11:40 Werris Creek intends to quit Group 21 22.7:16 57-year link with Rugby League 18.11:40 CR.L, plan angers Newcastle Clubs 27,7:46 Conference looks at League directions 22.11:20 N.R.L. should call victims (Judiciary hearings) Chief calls for facts on 'dishonesty' 23.11:38 28,7:14 Winney concedes League Presidency 29.11:1 Dorahy beats heavy rap 29,7:18 Hill Deputy Chief of N.R.L, 6,12:16 Maitland Centre wins appeal (Kyle Connor) Trust could lease centre to N,R,L. 7,12:42 29.7:18 Mid-week league under lights 9,12:18 Rebel ref banned indefinitely (Greg Alchin) Cessnock R,L, plans to enter Sydney competition 2,8:16 14.12:46 Troubled code studies reforms 2,8:16 Wood heads N,R,L, referees 16,12:20 Wakka inspired boyd (Aaron Welch) 2,8:16 Three words that spell courage (John McKiernan) Doubts over R,L. Board 3,8:32 31,12:22 Sharks get bite at the money (K,B, Cup) 4,8:14 RUGBY UNION Wall of fame a two-club race 4,8:14 Uni centre sets mean pace (David Vitnell) New allowance for rugby test players 5.2:35 5.8:14 More to life than football : Loane (Mark Loane Newtown rejects $1,68 m. bid 5.8:14 retires) 19.2:38 Alchin protests against ban 6.8:36 Dashing winger ends representative rugby career Duggan gets four weeks 9,8:18 23,2:30 N,R.L, steps into Alchin dispute 9,8:18 Miner to head A,R.U, referee committee 25,2:16 Referees lift Alchin ban 10,8:38 90-year tradition ends with sponsorship 3.3:12 Blackpool Club woos Grob 12,8:18 Rugby takes a professional step ahead 3.3:14 Junior R,L, bans team, fines club 15.8:22 Codes team up in gym 8.3:14 Man disrupts R,L, judiciary 16,8:16 Rebel rugby tour offers 'rumour' 9.3:37 League could alter 1984 competition 17,8:36 Union coach claims players poached 12,3:39 Duggan penalty reduced 18.8:16 Country boy makes good in rugby 25.3:17 Lakes leader bitter over lost appeals 18,8:16 New face in rugby rep, side 29.3:22 West used irritant. Lakes camp alleges 22.8:16 Newcastle out of country titles 2.4:24 Rosella prop gets two weeks (Steve Smith) Illawarra favourites for Country Cup 4,4:14 23,8:14 Wallaby great's reunion 4,4:14 Wife and mother tires of violence (Robert Illawarra powers through mud for country R.U. Taylor) 24,8:38 Title 5.4:11 Lake mother fresh voice in junior Rugby League N.R.U, may look at changes to format (Country (Lynn Tansey) 25,8:16 Week Carnival) 8.4:15 Smith appeal to be hears tomorrow (Steve Newcastle referees best in country 21.4:14 Smith) 25,8:16 Crosbie's 100 23.4:31 N,R,L, to study eye protest 31,8:34 Sydney makes rugby history (Syd vs Qld) 25.4:12 Eden wins medal (Rothmans medal) 1,9:18 Rugby team's family crest 29.4:15 Muswellbrook Grand Final (Under 21's) 5,9:13 Newcastle powers into semis (Ardath Cup) 2,5:16 N,R.L, defer decision on cited junior 6.9:16 Referee breaks new ground for North 13.5:18 Macquarie reveal financial trouble 7,9:38 Terry's rugby century 14,5:14 A florist makes grand gesture (Grand Final Payments owed on insurance scheme 24,5:16 Fever) 9.9:18 R.U.^lubs pay insurance fees 25,5:32 Grounding in soccer could prove R.L, winner R.U. loss anger coach 6.6:18 10.9:36 Shaw wants a clean slate 11,6:36 Birth caps memorable exit for Amidy 12.9:14 Second son sets poser for prop (Declan Curran) Biting alleged : inquiry 13.9:16 16.6:16 N.S.W.R.L. dumps Wests, Newton for 1984 27.9:16 Wanderers plan to develop sports ground 18.6:35 Civic honour for teams (Mai tland Rugby League) 28.9:7 Saunders set for century 18.6:35 Club told it can act on charges (Lakes United) 200th match for union referee 'Sandy MacNeill) 2.7:35 29.9:16 League rejects eight team competition 29.9:16 Eagles on edge of greatness 9.7:36 Lakes to go ahead with foul play allegations All black rugby test hangs in balance 20.7:36 5.10:32 Test recall for Declan Curran 25.7:16 Newcastle on new League Board's list 10.10:16 Argentina crushes country 28.7:14 League moves for Sydney entry 11.10:1 Half warned against playing 10,8:38 N.R.L. tips $676,000 income in first Sydney Professional rugby teams to be named in Novanber season 11.10:14 24.8:37 Internationals favour move to Sydney 12.10:38 Count on Curran 26.8:16 Clubs not happy on CR.L, rules 12,10:38 Smith loses appeal ; Wests have options 27,8:36 Country Rugby League puts itself off side Hooker out until May 29,8:16 13.10:18 Civic honour for teams (Maitland Rugby Union) Referees have no one to 'blow the whistle on' 28,9:7 (Maitland Jail Course) 19,10:38 Referee stuns Wanabies 29,10:15 Martine returns as West coach 19.10:38 Lord's R,U, circus delayed 29,11:16 Talks between Maitland and Finch deadlocked 26. 10: 34 League, Club agree to silence 26,10:34 Kurri calls the shots with Rugby League big guns 27.10:16 N,H, INDEX 107. 1983 SAILING AND YACHTING SAILING AND YACHTING (Con't) Yachtsmen find thaw to win (Soviet Yachtsmen) 'Nothing new' claim by Americans (America's Cup) 5,1:10 23,8:12 Coulton regains lead in flying 15 titles U,S. protests British yacht's 'winglets' 24.8:38 6.1:14 America's Cup brawl could telescope 27,8:36 Learning to sail quite a novelty 13.1:14 Axe falls on Defender 29.8:20 Yachtsman found alive (Jacques de Roux) Australians outsailed 2.9:16 14.2:6 Stronger winds only hope for British 6.9:16 Debut skipper a smooth operator on skiffs One to go (Leader) 7,9:2 (Joanne Harrison) 15.2:16 'Keel War' on again as Australia qualify Shockwave set for Admirals Cup 10.3:14 7.9:36 Kyrwood wins world 505 title 11.3:16 Bertrand hopes to scale 'sport's Everest 8.9:15 'Shockwave' out of cup bid (Admiral's Cup) Keel war ghost hovers 14,9:38 14.3:12 Conner tactic fools Australia 16,9:16 Hitchiker certain of Admirals Cup spot 16.3:34 God an American says U.S, skipper 19,9:20 A long haul for yachting honours (America's Australians walk tightrope again 23,9:16 Cup) 19.3:7 Australia II is riding high 24,9:1 The bizarre effects of solitude 2J.3:8 Land battle resumes in Cup quest 26,9:16 Weather hits pre-race fleet 23.3:34 A national dream comes true : America's Cup to Lake crew in Olympic regatta 31.3:14 Australia 27,9:36 Rooklyn gains line honours (Brisbane-Gladstone) Wind shifts, not keel, meant victory 28.9:1 4.4:17 Paying 'em back for Phar Lap (Leader) 28,9:2 Frenchman shatters world record (Phillipe Jeantot) Conner's image sags as yacht club hero 28.9:4 11.5:34 ; City dresses up to celebrate win as 'we keel 'em' A yacht race with no prizes for those who in cup 28,9:4 come second (America's Cup) 14.5:4 Parties, flags & high spirits (America's Cup win) Australia on course in Cup challenge 20.6:16 28,9:5 Australians share Cup trials lead 21.6:18 More than just a cup 29,9:2 Radical yacht design is a failure, Fisher admits U,S, press praises cup win 29,9:16 22.6:39 Loss of cup saddens U.S. 1.10:36 Australian's confident 23.6:14 Lexcen to get medal 18,10:18 Experience in yacht's favour 24.6:20 Lake yachts set sail for Lord Howe 22.10:37 'Slow boat* of Cup trials refuses to give up A massive welcome in W.A. for Cup 31.10:1 27.6:16 U.S, move to declare Lexcen keel illegal Skippers worried about build-up 28.6:16 12,11:39 Challenge budget falls $1 m. short 30.6:16 Lake yacht versus skiff in America's Cup style Yacht crews 'didn't have the foggiest' 7.7:40 series 1.12:20 Bond survives protest in day of incidents Lake skipper seeks revenge 10.12:42 8.7:16 'Goliath' takes a beating but lives to sail again Losing day for three top dogs 15.7:16 12.12:1 Tight win to Bond 16.7:36 Ben Lexcen honoured 22.12:16 Hardy joins Admiral's Cup team 20.7:33 Australians outsailed in Cup 23.12:14 Yachtsmen dispute race format 21.7:16 New York yachtsman seeking revenge 26.12:14 Guardian of the Cup 22.7:2 Five Lake craft in Sydney-Hobart 26.12:14 Australians are certain of spot in semi-finals Apollo challenges Condor, Nirvana 28.12:26 23.7:36 They deliberately ran us aground : Condor owner Driver held over Cup spy charge 25.7:3 30.12:14 Australia II goes further ahead 25.7:16 Line honours taken from Nirvana 31.12:22 Hitchiker redeemed (Admiral's Cup) 29.7:18 Piccolo best placed of Lake entries 31.12:22 Yacht spy free 29.7:18 Australia II unfairly rated asserts yacht club SALVATION ARMY 1.8:16 Cup contenders shy from ptotest 2.8:1 Helping people overcome a crisis 13.5:2 Captain Bondy : an Australian businessman Success for Red Shield Concert 27.6:4 at Sport's Centre stage 3,8:2 All fired up for Shield appeal 1.7:1 Keel prostest founder 3.8:32 Record for Red Shield appeal 4.7:3 H.V. man in yacht keel storm 6.8:1 Alcohol drug centre opened 28.11:5 New row flares on yacht ratings 9.8:18 'Sir' Ben Lexcen praised highly 10.8:38 SCIENCE Yacht 'a legal 12 metre' 11.8:14 Americans appeal to World Union 12.8:18 Teeth lead to Canberra 'finals (Lisa Juckes) Australia II weathers another rough blow 21.1:6 (America's Cup) 13.8:34 Supernova ; a science centre for all ages Australia bites back as keel row drags on 11.2:2 (America's Cup) 15.8:10 Forraer incinerator seen as technology centre Australia II overcomes blunder (America's Cup) 15.4:3 17.8:36 Supernova (Leader) 18,4:2 U.S. yachtsman at keel raeeting (America's Cup) ' Embarrassment' could be a home for Supernova 18.8:16 8,6:3 Loser waits in wings for a favourable breeze Fighting fire with science (Supernova) 11,6:2 (America's Cup) 20.8:8 Planning begins for first annual science fair British win semi and final spot (America's Cup) 4,7:13 20.8:34 Appeal may be held for science centre 14,7:10 New evidence favours keel (America's Cup) Science centre gets Council support 27,7:1 22.8:16 Supernova (Leader) 28,7:2 i> lUUb8126 3 0 949579 04 1 N.H. INDEX 108, 1983 SCIENCE (Con't) SHIPBUILDING (Con't) Cliildren 'left behind' in technology race of Ferry order a boon for Slipways, bad news future 29.8:4 at Dockyard 20.4:3 Science centre step 1.9:4 Carrington wins ship order 7.5:1 Council backs lease 7,9:5 Promotion move by ship firms 13.5:5 Old wives' tale helps in flower research 2,12:1 Industry union for shipyards 14.5:2 Grants for gas study 3.12:3 Stephen to open yard (Carrington Slipways) Tenders called for Supernova feasibility study 1.6:15 Showing the way (Leader) 8.6:2 6.12:11 Plaque marks beginning of shipyard project SCONE SHIRE COUNCIL (Carrington Slipways) 8.6:6 New tug to pull largest ships('Hastings') Council defends Shire plans 6.1:5 27.6:4 200 return rate notices (Aberdeen) 12.2:5 New ideas for ship industries get union support Residents return rate notices 22,2:3 7.7:3 Higher rates 'needed for sewerage plan' (Aberdeen) Builders, launch 'copter carrier drive' 13.7:3 1,3:12 Second $6 ra. ship order 9.8:1 Rates row fizzles out in Aberdeen (Aberdeen) Pacific boat orders sought 30.6:3 5,3:3 Warships worth $830 m. to be built in Vic, Ferguson to study Aberdeen rate rise 7.4:9 13.10:3 Scone ballot 7.10:5 Shipyards may tender for boats 14.10:4 Scone study for new chamber 21,10:13 Dock workers try to storm Parliament 7.12:7 Rating error 'a Christmas box' 20.12:6 Firm cuts contract schedule (Iron Carpentaria) 7,12:10 SCOUTS AND GUIDES SHIPPING Brownies welcome Japanese visitor 1,1:4 Scouts leave tent camp for home (13th Aust. Wharves are quiet 13,1:3 Scout Jamboree) 8.1:5 Shippers to meet (Threat of union action against Tribute to Scout leaders (George Davies) 21.2:7 Singapore owners) 20.1:13 Top scout awards 22.2:5 Shippers get advisory service 26.1:20 Out of work youth aid community groups 21.4:8 B,H,P, reduces fleet as demand falls 21,2:5 300 expected at scout meeting 24.5:5 Suez limit hits coal cargo 22,2:6 Newcastle area prominent in N.S.W. scouting A bike is handy on a big ship 23,2:1 26.5:11 Bulk carrier sets Port coal record 26,2:9 A bit of scouting history 1.6:19 B,H,P, container ship up for sale ('Iron Monarch. Jamboree scouts return 10.8:13 9,3:3 Deaf girl guide wins achievement award 12.10:4 Australian ship breaks free of ice 21,2:9 Autistic cub wins highest award (Adam Howard) Port plans replica of ship (William the Fourth) 8.12:1 6.4:1 SHARKS Minister wants more sea jobs 6,4:4 B,H,P, ship to take coal to Korea 7.4:5 Pack of 50 sharks sighted (Redhead-Blacksmiths) Old breed 60-miler retires to school 8.4:1 5.2:3 Committee to look at ship plan 20.4:14 Big shark packs (Redhead) 8.2:8 Coastal cruise plan for South Steyne 28,4:1 Sharks caught in area 26.10:4 Shipbuilders warn on second-hand vessels 29.4:5 Shark in public bathing pool 14.11:3 Success rides on tide, Suez rules ('Amazon' Big packs of sharks prowl off beaches 15.11:1 attempting to beat load record) 30.4:3 $90 m. grant to help A.N.L. 5,5.3 Sharks takes the bite out of joke 16.11:5 Sea unions will lose jobs to save A,N,L, 6,5:1 Biggest ship sails 11,5:3 SHIPBUILDING Thousands likely to greet liner 16,6:7 Oriana's visit a surprise and delight 17,6:1 Governments urged to help ship industry 17.1:5 B.H.P. ship due in Port for major work to engines Contract may make slipways unique (Carrington 22.6:17 Slipways) 19.1:3 Merchant ships get new rules 11.7:4 Slipways to retrench 106 25.1:6 Bulk carrier's anchor raay be lost to the sea Unions seek to halve slipway sackings 27.1:6 21.7:4 Politics 'cost Carrington ship order' 28.1:1 World future for computer system 17.8:8 Shipyard victira of politics (Leader : Carrington Sparks cause fire on Upper deck of South Steynne Slipways) 28.1:2 24.8:4 $23 m. contract signed (Carrington Slipways) New propeller takes off 22.10:3 29.1:5 'Concern' by Primer Minister over ship orders Ferry leaves Dockyard for refit 5.11:3 Fatal asbestos dust removal 12 11-3 2.2:6 Beating the lot (Leader,: Iron Carpentaria) Ship contract award 'merits an inquiry' 3.2:4 7.12:2 Prototype vessels to use new material 7.2:8 Firm cuts contract schedule (Iron Carpentaria) Tug to be launched (Blackburn Cove) 11.2:6 7.12:10 $3 mill, tug launched (Blackburn Cove) 14.2:5 Shallow draught ships studied by B.H.P. 9.12:3 New Dockyard plan 'ruinous for industry' 11.3:4 Shipbuilding gets a chance to resurface 16.3:2 SHIPPING _ ACCIDENTS AND WRECKS Tug launchingCTaminga') 24.3:6 Shipyard transport plans win navy's interest Fears held for two trawler crew 13 4-5 (Carrington Slipways) 25.3:3 Vietnamese to drag seabed for boat 14.4:5 S.A. government urged to back shipbuilding K.A.A.F, finds buoy from missing boat 15,4:5 9.4:10 ^ N.H, INDEX 109. 1983 SHIPPING - ACCIDENTS AND WRECKS (Con't) SHORTLAND COUNTY COUNCIL (Con't) County, city battle over bill 30.6:3 A forgotten fleet off Newcastle 30.4:2 Residents may take legal action (Blackalls Park) Save our ships (identifying shipwrecks off 4.7:1 Tea Gardens) 8. 7:2 Council 'unable to protect trees' (Blackalls Seaman, 24, dies in fall 31.10:3 Park) 5.7:3 SHIPPING - NUCLEAR POWERED AND NUCLEAR ARMED Residents still irate over trees (Blackalls Park) 7.7:4 Nuclear ships to dock in W.A. 13,1:1 S.CC. seeks approval for lopping 8.7:3 The defence drum (Leader) 14,1:2 A heated battle over power prices 12.7:1 S.C.C. acts against tenant at sarae address Sinclair defends entry of fleet 19,1:5 When a nuclear warship is in your backyard 14.7:1 Powerful whiff of 1984 (Leader) 14.7:2 2,2:2 S.C.C. will probe house power cut 15.7:1 Hayden defies bans to visit nuclear warship No 'war' between Newgas, S.CC. 18,7:3 (U,S.S. Texas) 15.7:4 Docking allegation causes storm 9.12:3 No reply by S,C,C. on bill 22.7:5 U.S. critical of Invincible handling 13.12:7 Power cut 'victim' gets an apology 23.7:1 S.CC, apology, refund after incorrect Shultz call quells row 14.12:18 disconnection 26.7:6 Invincible still embarrasses (Leader) 15.12:2 New sales centre for S.C.C 5.8:3 Invincible talks start 16,12:5 S.C.C. angry at new rule 5.8:5 Govt, backs dcwn over Invincible 17,12:1 Triraming the fat (Leader) 8,8:2 Union threatens work ban on Invincible 19.12:4 S.C.C, appeals against $2 m, court decision A.C.T.U. acts over carrier 20,12:5 10^8L9 Warship rout a mystery (Invincible) 27.12:12 S,C,C. sales, service reverse losses 10.8:12 SHIPPING - STRIKES AND DISPUTES 19 jobs vacant 2.9:6 The S.C.C. is really cooking : with gas 5.9:1 Tug masters stop to discuss safety 10.2:7 S.C.C. to set new tariffs at meeting on Monday Foreign ship ban talks 23,3:33 14.9:15 Foreign ships threatened 5,5:3 Power price up 6.57o 20.9:1 Australia has 54% of world's port stops 22,7:5 S.C.C, economies keep power charges down Bans stop ship from sailing 11,8:3 26. 9: 5 Union bans ship frora leaving Newcastle 15,11:3 Henderson loses position on S.C.C. 12.10:6 Run Council as business call 12.10:6 Banned ship leaves 21,11:9 Nominations for S.CC. closed 26.10:14 SHORTLAND COUNTY COUNCIL S.C.C. electricity usage rises 28.10:5 Contest looms for top S.C.C. job 12,11:3 Deputy moves to top post (Phillip Cooper) Nesca chief's job draws 4 challengers 17.11:1 6.1:4 Spoilt vote riddle in S,C,C, ballot 18.11:1 Slump hits $40 m. S,C,C, plan (Leasing agreement Too many staff on S.CC, : State inquiry 22.11:1 with coal mines) 14.1:6 A new era for S.CC, retail, accounts 22,11:9 Electricity charges for farmers, land developers Staff entitlements to cost S.C.C. $17 m, next rise 18.1:11 year 25,11:3 S.C.C changes off-peak period 21.1:4 New S,CC, store 8.12:6 S.C.C. power use rise in 1982 only 2% 4.2:5 S,C,C, staff and those lump-sum payments County Council split over donation (Hunter Tourist Association) 4.2:8 24,12:1 The retirement handshake (Leader) 24.12:2 Hours move shelved 9.2:4 23 accept S.C.C. offer to retire early 17.2:5 SHOWS Engineers upset over S.C.C. posting 19.2:5 New power line 'will restrict land use' Oysters and banquet sea festival highlights (Cabbage Tree Rd.) 4.3:7 13,1:8 Controversy over appointment 7.3:4 Newcastle show gets record backing 20.1:6 Nesca loses $107,582 on appliance sales 7.3:11 Festival attracts wide following 21.1:1 S.C.C. engineer keen to meet challenges (Doug Fisherman causes oyster title upset (Newcastle Taylor) 23.3:15 Sea Festival) 22,1:5 S.C.C. to go ahead with sacking 8.4:1 Show holiday set 3.2:1 Power surge damage estimated at $60,000 8.4:1 Show set for bumper year 9.2:7 S.C.C. looks at structure chang--s 20.4:6 Teachers seek show holiday 11.2:5 Residents seek S.CC, reply (Morgan St. Show holiday 15,2:2 power surge) 21.4:6 Maitland Show to include weekend 16.2:4 Blackout meeting called 22.4:5 Tug-o-war challenge (Newcastle Show) 16.2:6 S.C.C. hopeful of damage report 27.4:13 A have and have not show (Maitland Show Holiday) Nesca to meet cost of surge damage 28.4:1 17,2:5 Power pole order dates to 1980 and previous Arts/Law student Maitland Show girl 18,2:3 owner 3.5:4 Show needs a boost (Maitland) 19,2:4 Condemned pole 'replaced in 1981' 4.5:11 Army Bridge helps show 21,2:3 S.C.C. may waive charges 6.5:5 Show switch 'paid off' 21,2:5 Vehicle tenders let 6.5:5 Show suppleraent 22,2 Group hits back at S.C.C. Chairman's criticism XPT star of new model railway exhibit (Newcastle) 9.5:6 23,2:5 New system for power bills will benefit Show looks to new record (Newcastle) 24,2:4 customer 8.6:26 Tug-of-war set for tough semi-final battle Sales at S.CC. increase 10.6:6 (Newcastle) 25,2:5 Nesca to seek advice on $2 ra. 'loss' 15.6:1 Show patrons give to bushfire appeal (Newcastle) S.C.C centre ready (Systera Control Centre) 26,2:9 15.6:34 i lUUt)8126 3 0 949579 04 1 N.H. INDEX 110. 1983 SHOWS (Con't) SINGLETON SHIRE OO'NCIL Rain keeps 1982 record intact but 'no hassles' Interest free land offer 26.1:1 (Newcastle) 28.2:1 Singleton moves to gain road finance 23.2:5 Women land major prizes (Newcastle) 28,2:5 Discount deal offered on Singleton land Teachers strike to keep holiday (Cessnock) 9,3:5 3,3:1 $450,000 centre plans 16,3:4 The Cessnock show holiday (Leader) 4,3:2 $7 ra. centre plans go to Council (Gowrie St.) Cessnock schools to open 4,3:5 23,3:5 Fireworks for show 4.3:5 Bridgeman estate success 26,3:23 Pupils take a holiday (Cessnock) 5.3:1 Shire finances to gain $500,000 28.3:9 Show off to good start (Cessnock) 5,3:9 Shire 'slugged' for resources that did not Newcastle showgirl to represent region arrive 21.5:1 (Janelle Paff) 7.3:4 Shire sales worth $1.6 raill. 21.5:19 Drought to hit show 9.3:8 Tourism move (Glennies Creek Dam) 25.5:7 Toronto trade fare suppleraent 15.3 Strinsjent Council controls proposed for raine Herald win at show praised 16,3:13 (United Colleries) 15,6:4 Show starts today despite problems Singleton $1,8 m, land sale to proceed (Muswellbrook) 18,3:4 15,6:21 Showgirl title awarded 19.3:3 Council defers mine opening (United Colleries) Rain helps settle dust at show (Muswellbrook) 16,6:5 21.3:6 Singleton Council's jobs plan pays off 29,6:5 Maitland tourisra body will stage a colonial Bridge, rail link urged to serve mine area weekend 6,4:21 13.7:4 Maitland A, & H, show secretary resigns Singleton body centre rejected 27,7:5 21,6:7 Relocation of Singleton levee gets go-ahead Trades exhibition in September (T,I,M,E,) 10,8:3 2,8:9 Building checks 12,8:6 Councils show off their wares 30.8:6 Singleton result 28,9:11 Minister to open time exhibition next week Village rejects tourist plan 12,10:4 3.9:5 Singleton presidency in draw from hat 12.10:8 T.I.M.E, supplement 5.9 'Nothing' rates high as holiday activity Chamber backs call for exhibition hall 20,9:7 17.10:1 Denman carnival attracts 4000 3,10:4 'Vendetta' before election 17.10:7 Show begins amid doubt (Singleton) 6,10:5 $2 m.. deficit for Singleton 6.12:6 Festival has a family favour (Twin Rivers Singleton seeks 15,7% rate rise 7.12:5 Festival) 7,10:4 Battle looms over future of village (Warkworth) Big festival week for Dungog 8.10:9 12,12:11 Antique fair helps charity 17.10:7 Shire may cut land prices to overcome $2 m, Home improvement exhibition (Supplement) deficit 14.12:19 8.11 Sales made in first hour 9.11:4 SOCCER Thousands will see leisure, home show 12.11:3 Cattle to star at show (Dungog) 12.11:5 Coach slams 'unfair travel'(Australian Exhibition hall (Leader) 14.11:2 Youth team tour) 17,1:14 Show 'highly successful' after 18-year break Lowe injury not expected to keep him out of 28.11:5 match 18,1:14 King St 'carnival' 5.12:1 Young socceroos look good 27,1:12 Scheinflug makes one change to team 30,1:14 SINGLETON Australia still a chance in soccer 1.2:18 Curtains for the Strand 8.1:19 Weekend wait for cup spot (Youth soccer) Bid to stop building fails (Donald Hungerford) 5.2:36 12.1:12 Back horae to tackle some home cooking (Youth Singleton building plan shelved 15.1:19 soccer) 10,2:16 Pool site sale off 22.1:4 Youth side to train in U.S. 17.2:16 $7 m. retail centre proposed 27.1:4 Spirited kiwis do it again 23,2:30 Buyers rush Singleton interest free land 8.2:7 National chance for Wells 9.3:38 $1 million Singleton land sale after Council Dewhurst leads title bid (West Wallsend) offers interest free terms 19.2:1 11,3:16 Road plan for flood levee 16.4:19 Soccer team finds trip a piece of cake Pool-site talks continue 29.4:6 (Under 14's) 12.3:4 New centre for escorts, massages hits hurdles Soccer family achieving a team goal (Randall 5.7:3 Family) 16,3:34 Sauna, escort service plan attracts record New tigers coach out to create more waves objections 15.7:5 22,3:14 Singleton body centre rejected 27.7:5 Girls' soccer team off to U.S, Sister City 3 meetings on drugs 27,7:7 match 28,3:9 Tenants named for Singlton centre 1,8:11 52 teams kick off.F,A, cup style soccer knockout Singleton lots continue to sell (Building 30,3:22 Supplement) 23.8:6 Division one reduced to 10 teams 30.3:22 Singleton retail boom 4,11:7 Jennings in new-look socceroo squad 6,4:30 Singleton seen as 'silicon valley' 7.11:5 Scheinflug not happy with preparations 7,4:14 Singleton escort plan 'was for brothel' 23.11:3 National soccer summit 8.4:16 Youth pair's final selection trial 4.5:34 United players under scrutiny for series against England 6.5:16 N.H. INDEX 111. 1983 SOCCER (Con't) SOCCER - K.B. UNITED (Con't) National youth pair leave holes to fill 6.5:16 Injured Watson only concern for United 17,3:14 'Baby' aims for full-time soccer career 13.5:18 Gosling aims for games (Clint Gosling) 19.3:36 Boogard, Brandt win places for Canberra Kaiser looks at team changes 21,3:18 14.5:36 United psyched for Brisbane City match 24,3:16 Socceroos make defence switch against Scots Crucial injury ends year for Gemraell (Brett 6.6:18 Geramell) 26,3:38 Europe's champions fall to the battlers Midfielders shine in United victory 28.3:20 7.6:16 United vow to 'turn it on'for fans 31,3:14 Scheinflug has problem : who to drop 8.6:36 KB plan attacking soccer 2.4:26 Two mistakes prove costly (Youth soccer) Buckley fit for United's Cup quarter-final 4.4:18 10.6:16 Tired United knocked out of soccer cup 5.4:14 Arok defends socceroos' game plan 13.6:14 United to sign former youth international Robson angry (English soccer team) 15.6:36 8.4:16 Youth team reps hungry for play 15.6:38 Outed Cowburn clear for United match 14.4:14 Referees report on Cessnock 16.6:18 Soccer lead additional incentive for United Soccer tests bring back memories 18.6:35 16,4:34 Socceroos celebrate, England in shock 20.6:16 Skeleton United squad to take on leaders 22.4:16 Northern soccer Council formed 1.7:16 Channon may play again with United 23.4:32 The complete professional (Craig Johnston) Mortimer out of KB Cup match 27.4:32 19.7:14 Kaiser rests youth squad stars 7.5:34 Tate talks lbs, not in £s 21.7:13 Newcastle tops N,S,L, table after Canberra No objection to soccer proposals 26.7:13 victory 16,5:16 Major split likely in soccer showdown 27.7:40 Newcastle United doesn't deserve a cold shoulder National soccer league will go it alone (Australian Soccer Squad selections) 26.5:16 28,7:14 Mason ruled out by suspension 27,5:18 History will prove N.S.L. right 29,7:18 Striker rejoins United (Mike Channon) 28.5:38 A,S,F,'s Sir Arthur George burns midnight Goals, not honours, what Tredinnick is seeking oil 30,7:34 28.5:38 A.S.F. sidesteps controversy 1.8:16 Olympic face action over N.S.L, match 31.5:14 Kamasz bitter over meeting delays 23.8:14 United win, lose N.S.L. battle 1.6:36 Hat-trick to Lowe in cup victory (Westbury Cup) Olympic censure won't stop forfeit appeal 31.8:34 2.6:16 Docherty cure for Aust. game 9.9:18 Channon geared for travel 3.6:18 I.S.C. ground worries N.S.F. officials 'Cool it' Kaiser warns United players 4.6:36 22.9:18 KB United players seek venue change 6.6;.18 Soccer seeking a slice of the pie 18.10:18 Newcastle to bill N.S.L. for $15,000 8.6:36 Protest over Penrith promotion 8.11:14 Channon 'could be last guest' - Kaiser 9.6:16 Soccer girl beats officialdom to play for KB sends ultimatum to soccer heads 18.6:36 Australia 16.11:16 Lee drops out KB 25.6:34 Scheinflug plea 10.12:39 Stop-start win puts United in second place First step on hard road : Scheinflug 20.12:14 11.7:18 United to play in U.S. soccer tournament SOCCER - K.B. UNITED 23.7:1 United switches to Adamstown 3.8:32 United trials to begin next month 13.1:14 San Diego beckons 26.8:15 Australian World Cup side for trial against Hat-trick to Lowe in Cup victory 31.8:34 United 19.1:32 United president quits in Brewery takeover Kaiser will lose no time 'blooding' new players 16.9:16 21.1:14 United calls for support 8.10:38 Mozzies make irapression on Lyn 25.1:16 Soccer club fate decided today 14.10:1 United forced to use players to pay debts United to play in Alaska 15.10:1 2.2:30 A United team beats the Newcastle syndrome Job concern puts Senkalski in doubt 3.2:16 20.1^:18 Appointment ends Endacott's link with United Kaiser wins coaches' award 21.10:16 10.2:16 Bonus an incentive for United soccer players Injured defender wants to impress (Howard 22.10:38 Tredinnick) 11.2:16 United finishes fifth 24.10:16 Takeover rumours dog united 12.2:38 Pair put U.S. soccer trip before Australian Loss sheds light on United 14.2:18 squad selection 26,10:34 Newcastle KB united may have to fold 17.2:1 CUB lifts United into 1984 5.11:38 Fickle fans (Leader) 19.2:2 United's time running out 22.2:18 SOCIAL SECURITY United 'can be saved' 23.2:30 Reorganised United to stay in league 24.2:1 Clamp on social security papers 'a farce' No vacancies for 2 United stalwarts (Conflict with fr'-edom of information act) (Drinkwater, Dando) 25.2:16 20,1:5 Debts cover denied 25.2:16 Stores are 'being used as banks' to cash Team spots on line in P.M.'s cup 26.2:34 welfare cheques 16.2:6 United issue National League warning 28.2:18 Jobless pay rate to rise by $4.25 17.3:6 Worry for soccer heads 4,3:14 Living on the dole 7,5:7 Mason's worth recognised 5.3:36 One in five depend on social security 23,5:6 Kaiser tips National honours for trio 7.3:16 Rise in earnings on the dole sought 27.5:8 Social security sleuths given broad powers Tough test for KB United 11.3:16 1.7:1 United sticks to winning team 12,3:40 Privacy (Leader) 4,7:2 6 lUUi>8126 3 0 949579 04 1 N,H. INDEX 112, 1983 SOCIAL SECURITY (Con't) SOLAR ENERGY (Con't) Under-l8s campaign for rise in dole payments Solar revolution on way 17.5:5 29.7:5 $200-a-year saving with solar 24.5:10 Jobless benefits rise tipped as Keating issues warning 9,8:4 SOUTH AUSTRALIA Ageing population a gro 10.8:5 Shaking up the welfare system 3.10:2 Drug raid finds 'slave' workers in $2 m. haul at Social security benefits to rise .28,10:5 warehouse 3,1:1 Dole cards ruled out 2.11:24 Murder inquiry begins on Jan 24 (Splatt inquiry) 5.1:4 SOCIAL WELFARE Drug slave story fanciful 5,1:5 Police reach dead end on missing S,A. girl Wanted : one vegetable garden (Newcastle 12.1:10 Out of Workers) 5.1:1 Reward offered in missing girl case 13.1:8 Gardens sprout for jobless (Newcastle Poison charges to be dropped (Emily Perry) Out of Workers) 6.1:1 14.1:6 Welfare gets $2 m, 2.2:1 Missing girl 'alive but held' (Lousie Bell) Aid sought for poor : jobless 4,3:6 But,,,big rise in welfare cases evident 20.1:4 8.4:1 Cricketer foind guilty (David Murray) 21.1:3 Service head goes to Taree (Tina Thompson) Kidnapping charges laid (Louise Bell) 21,1:5 25.4:5 Evidence scrutiny (Splatt inquiry) 24.1:6 $1 m. Hunter plan a fiasco 30.4:1 Splatt commission to decide on issue of critical (^iet.' Sydney knows best: (Leader) 30.4:2 report 25.1:5 Social workers angry at report on $1 m, Reward for missing girl trebled (Louise Bell) program 4,5:5 26.1:21 $1 m, program has 'teething problems' 5,5:6 Controversial S.A. report will remain secret Learning gardens (Newcastle out of workers) (Splatt inquiry) 26.1:27 12,5:8 Another S.M, in libel suit (The News) 14.2:5 Prevention of poverty lags, says book 14.5:4 A feminine touch for prisoners 16,2:2 They do it for love (Voluntary welfare groups) 26 die as bushfires ravage two States 17,2:1 18.5:17 Fire death toll 69 18.2:1 Charity worries at lack of help for poor A time to give generously (Leader) 18.2:2 19.5:7 N.S.W, offers whatever needed 18.2:6 $70,000 in grants for city groups 25.5:4 'Goddamit it's just beyond belief 18.2:6 Churches review welfare attitude 11,6:11 Damage insurance sums 'will begin at $50 million' Seminar to study health, welfare 15,6:28 18,2:6 Help for jobless close as phone 20.6:9 Appeals quickly raise $2 million 18.2:6 Seminar looks at welfare counter clashes Devastated country a long black track 18.2:7 2.7:4 Fire appeal passes $3 m, 19.2:10 Support group meets (Make Today Count) 9,7:9 Fire count remand (Andrew Davey) 19.2:10 Westlake social aid unit ready 12,7:4 Girl drowns in spite of heroic battle 21.2:3 Crisis in welfare 12.7:6 H.V, people boost appeal funds (Fire Appeal) Needs of city discussed 1.8:4 22,2:4 Simplistic look at problem (Aid Distribution) M,P. rape alleged 28.2:5 5.9:6 Man charged on S.A. siege 28.2:10 Housing scheme for unemployed 12.9:1 Lord Mayor's bushfire appeal hits $79,223 1.3:4 Churches combine on social justice 26.9;5 Wild storms, floods as weather goes crazy Job levels 'key' to financing pensions 29.9:3 3.3:1 Shaking up the welfare system 3.10:2 Communities in three States prepare to ride out Concern over future of social program 19.10:3 storms (Barossa Valley) 4.3:3 Mobile welfare centre to begin in Lake area Sacked men 'sit in' for their pay 7.3:3 31.10:7 Prisoners occupy sections of jail in protest Funds for aid projects assured 7.11:7 sit-in (Yatala) 9,3:6 Committee considers need for services review Media 'picked out' man on rape charge 9.3:13 11.11:6 Prisoners go back to cells after protest (Yatala) Family crisis centre alternatives (Leader) 10.3:5 22,11:2 S.A,'s secret pot plant show 21.3:6 Agencies worried over rush for food 6.12:4 Man held on fire deaths (Darren Bing) 22.3:3 Welfare centre on the road 6,12:5 Warders held hostage in S.A, prison riot 23.3:3 Delay on site threatens refuge 20,12:6 S.A. Minister knew of jail threat 24.3:8 SOLAR ENERGY Police look at 'Perry case' 2".3:3 Police 'selected' murder suspect (Edward Splatt) Dust storm to solar car's travels (Quiet 6.4:7 Achiever) 4.1:3 S.A. government urged to back shipbuilding 9,4:10 ^ Solar car faces final test ((Juiet Achiever) Cameras in Parliament (Leader) 18.4:2 5,1:10 12 children affected by lead (Port Pirie) Solar car nearing goal (Quiet Achiever) 7,5:9 6,1:6 Bushfire inquest told of tragedy 11.5:8 No rest for solar car crew (Quiet Achiever) o,A, decides on a casino 13.5:4 7,1:8 Fire inquest told of horror and confusion Journey took 19 days (Quiet Achiever) 8,1:3 14.5:13 The solar car arrives (QjJet Achiever) 8,1:3 S.A. alters 'unsworn statement' law 16.5:5 N,S.W. to build first solar-heated school Murder-suicide theory in fire 30.5:3 19.1:5 Minister moves to legalise drug 14.6:5 N.H. INDEX 113. 1983 SOUTH AUSTRALIA (Con't) SPCRT (Con't) Mix-up follows jailings by J.P.'s 18,6:5 Minister 'impressed' with Brisbane Games bid New S.A. judge 'to resign from Communist Party' (World Student games) 4.2:5 29.6:4 Wran pledges Uni game support (World Student Anonymity order continued on man, 52, charged games) 5,2:5 with rape 15,7:6 Poll foils games move for city (World Student Concern over boy (Ben Zoumis) 25,7:5 games) 9,2:7 Pathologists search for clue's about Adelaide Newcastle out of games running 12,2:3 boy's death 26,7:4 Trio in N,S,W. squad 12,2:37 New drugs legislation for S.A. 28,7:4 Chamber praises games bid 19.2:35 Costs of drink, driving, smoking to rise in S,A. A.S.U. irate over award (Sport Australia Award) 6.8:3 23,2:29 Mother in legal battle over sex-change baby Double boost for junior sports in Hunter 23.2:30 9,8:3 Water polo skills matched on turf (Mark New $1,25 million jail for S.A. 17.8:7 Robinson) 25,2:16 No action on Matheson statement in S.A. house Full prograra for season (Badminton) 2.3:30 24.8:4 Foundation calls for junior sport applicants Wounded policeman recovering 29.8:6 4,3:15 Fire began 'at power line' 31,8:6 All-Newcastle teara set for historic national Most wanted man captured in W,A, 7,9:1 badminton challenge 16.3:34 Police likely to apply for Creed extradition Lackenby wins final (1983 Snook-a-thon) 21.3:18 8,9:3 Raymond Terrace beat Cardiff for water polo Firemen's training cancelled : inquest 9,9:4 title 22.3:12 Woman on rape charge 13.9:7 Opening round of State Badminton 26.3:35 Ex-gratia payment, not reward,for policeman Women attempt jump record 1.4:11 14.9:12 Archer on target (David Higgins) 1.4:14 'Mystery man' found not guilty of rape 16,9:4 Pair claira paddling record (Yager, Salaris) S,A, politicians face wait for pay rise 4.4:1 26,9:4 Haberl takes pair of table tennis titles Adelaide's first woman mayor 3.10:8 5.4:11 Murder hunt in S.A. goes on despite arrest Water polo appetite whetted by win 26.4:18 5.11:5 Hang-glider pilot on five nation tour (Russell Adelaide suspect named 8.11:5 Duncan) 29,4:15 Man on murder charge 'bashed senseless' 2,12:4 Helping hand for sports coaches, adrainistrators S,A, report queries R,B,T, effects 14.12:5 10,5:14 S.A. ends low alcohol beer duty 16.12:3 Contact sportsmen can now save face (Mask to $5 m. plan to purity Port Pirie 22,12:5 help prevent injuries) 12,5:16 A day out with a map (Orienteering) 16,5:6 SPACE EXPLORATION Face masks N.Z. display 28.5:37 Rain sinks sports 28.5:38 Jan 25 date for crash (Cosraos 1402) 7,1:3 Newcastle beat Bocce champs 30.5:12 Rogue satellite scare (Cosmos 1402) 8,1:3 Big regatta crowd at Toronto (Motor Boats) Ready for Cosmos (Cosraos 1402) 20,1:4 13,6:11 Agencies brace for satellite crash (Cosmos 1402) Near miss for body builder 14,6:6 21.1:6 Talbot predicts bright future 29,6:36 Teams ready for satellite landing 24.1:1 The importance of the competitive Cosmos plunges back to earth 25.1:13 process (Dr Kevin Spink) 1,7:4 Space telescope to take close look at universe Tobacco sponsorship appreciated 7.7:5 27.1:4 Experts in sports medicine for seminar 13.7:40 Team alerted for Cosmos (Reactor re-entry) Amateur body plans insurance scherae 30.7:33 7.2:3 Lackenby given top rating for Nationals 3.8:32 Space Shuttle puts 'new era' satellite into Badrainton titles attract big entries 5.8:14 orbit 6.4:21 Newcastle takes women's volleyball 22.8:15 Antennae of $100 m, system are gold-plated Not just horsing around (Royal Highness Tengku 6,4:21 Abdullah) 1.9:1 U,S. satellite falls into wrong orbit 7.4:4 Ampol chief will lead sports body 14.9:14 Shuttle lands on desert strip 25.6:1 Sports group 'no tame tiger' 23.9:4 Photograph shows 'glimpse' of Black Hole 16.12:16 Arnold decides on Perth club 5.10:32 SPIDERS Doctor's warning on diving 15,10:4 98 sporting bodies get $5,3 m, boost from Canberra Funnel Web bites boy 4,7:5 17.10:1 Trampoline tour hope 29.10:37 SPORT Hang glider 'quinella' 16.11:38 Exclusive T.V, sport may end 17,11:3 10 goal hero in water polo 7,1:14 Smoke sponsors backed 15,12:22 Water polo hopes still alive 11,1:12 Academic with paunch to lead Sports Institute Sportsman of the year named on Saturday (Dr John C3ieffer3) 21.12:42 (N.B,N.) 11.1:14 Brisbane's Games chances rubbished 28.12:7 Mother of three in tip-top form (Katy Aspey) 20.1:1 SPORT - ACCIDENTS AND FATALITIES Canal jumping titles (Wyee) 22,1:9 Brisbane cofident of staging gcunes 30,1:14 League player breaks neck in scrum 30.5:1 $52,75 raillion for city to stage games (World Benefits scherae to cover school injuries Student Games) 2,2:1 19.10:3 Newcastle Uni games chief pessimistic (World Back injury warning for sport cover 21.10:1 Student Games) 3.2:1 Jockeys killed 14,11:18 i> I UUDa 126 3 0 949579 04 1 N,H, INDEX 114, 1983 SPORT - APARTHEID SPORTING FACILITIES (Con't) Rebel captain considers the price they will pay Trustees agree to land transfer 24,11:20 19,1:32 Cricket ground work to cost $2 ra, (Sydney) Murray may not get back in Australia (David 14.12:46 Murray) 22,1:31 Apartheid stand to be clarified (Federal position SQUASH on sporting contracts) 25.1:13 Murray worried by ban call 25.1:16 Charlestown host to tournament ?9.3:24 Canberra's ban on rebel cricket tourists Cardwell to quit squash for family 8.4:15 widened 26.1:27 2 bodies now squash together 10.5:14 U.K, M,P,'s to attack Fraser 27,1:4 Computer squash 6.8:35 'Rebel' may return (David Murray) 28,1:4 A,C,B, supports ban on cricket rebels 29,1:32 STATE DOCKYARD Rebel tourists stir national enthusiasm 30,1:10 Rebels cricket tour 'success' 15.2:16 Applications pour in for 6 senior Dockyard Cycling States reject soft line on S, Africa j ob s 3.2:6 27,7:40 Dockyard workers await pay decision 7.2:7 South African sport ban stays - Hawke 30,7:34 Dockyard union will seek order for third ferry A non-sporting change (Leader) 28.10:2 19.2:1 Dock men seek ferry job 22.2:5 SPORT - CRIMES The Dockyard standoff (Leader) 23.2:2 Dockyard work row threatens $10 m. order Doping 'personal vendetta' 22.2:18 23,2:3 Greyhound papers switch : $400 fine (Paul Welsh) Ferry job still yard chance 24.2:3 1.3:3 Dockyard job hopes rise 26,2:1 Move 'obstacle in path of punter' 1,3:3 Two yards tender for U.T.A, contract 26.2:1 Jockey charged after 'horse switch' 21,3:1 Dockyard's strong bid 17.3:2 'Switched' horse disqualified 22.3:14 Dockyard builds telescope rings 1,4:4 Horse scratched after 'abnormal blood test' Ferry order a boon for Slipways, bad news at 23,3:36 Dockyard 20.4:3 Police name 'switched horse' 24,3:16 Dockyard has revival plan 21,4:1 Jockey faces fresh 'ring-in' charge 30.3:22 The Dockyard's future 21.4:2 A,J,C, takes over 'ring-in' inquiry 10,11:1 Dockyard men launch fight to stay afloat 21,4:5 2-year racing charge delay 7.12:1 Three senior men for Dockyard posts (Cox, Delay puts law into disrepurt (Leader) 8.12:2 Cameron, Bowen) 3,5:4 Some Dockyard men reprieved 4,5:5 SPORTS - STRIKES AND DISPUTES Dockyard wins ship refit job 10.6:1 Ferry delivery to end era at Dockyard 16,6:6 Rules umpires on indefinite strike 26.5:16 Dockyard chief attacks ship work report 23.6:1 Umpires face ban for sidestepping the rules Unions seek answers on Dockyards 24.6:12 27.5:1 8 Ferry marks the end of a ship building era Rosehill races in doubt 13.8:34 1,7:5 Club still open in spite of $4-a-wegk dispute Navy officer for Dockyard 22,7:9 picket 23.12:4 Yard threat 'nonsense' {Closing of Dockyard) Greenkeepers lift picket line at Bowling Club 30,7:5 24.12:9 State Dockyard hails industrial accord 4.8:1 Bowling Club row back to court 28.12:10 Dockyard sub plan knocked 5,8:3 Club will pay, but ban stays 30.12:1 M,L,A. attacks Dockyard stand 8,8:8 Club apprentice 'abused' 31.12:4 DOck fury mounts over M,L,A.'s remarks 9.8:1 Collins driving trade away : Wran 10.8:3 SPORTING FACILITIES Dockyard opinion unchanged 16.8:6 Container ship keeps dockyards in business Carpet, mirrors give ritzy lift to Lakes 13.9:3 gymnasiura 6.1:14 The Dockyard's future 21.9:2 Soccer Club may move to Waratah (Use of Dockyard looks healthier (Leader) 22.9:2 Waratah oval) 25.1:16 Yard gets $1.4 ra. job 24.9:5 Mayor says petition false (Cessnock Sports Dockers strike on eve of industrial accord Ground sale) 27.1:3 Petition 'not false' (Cessnock Sports Ground 20.10:1 sale) 28.1:4 Dockyard agreement talks 21.10:9 Cricket goes under cover (Indoor Cricket Wran warns Dock 22.10:1 complex) 8.2:16 Building for the future (Leader) 22.10:2 Improvements to Badminton Centre 2.3:31 Dockyard raen to thrash out forklift dispute Good news for sports funding (Cessnock 1.11:3 Dockyard time loss plummets 3.11:4 Basketball stadium opened) 8.3:8 Tubemakers complex an 'oasis in industrial Dockyard has work until Christmas 8.11:3 area' 18,3:14 Lifting the load (Leader) 9.11;2 Medowie people 'veto' racing circuit 29,3:3 Submarine contract 9.11:6 New site sought for raceway 2.4:9 Forklift deal in sight at yard 9,11:15 Work on $6 m, stand 'within a year' New gear for Dockyard 14.11:3 (Broadmeadow) 19,4:16 Dockyard vote on agreement 2,12:3 Mayor hits off at new course (Beresfield Golf Plumbers to accede to agreement 3,12:13 Course) 6.6:6 The Dockyard accord (Leader) 5,12:2 Council order bowled out (Kahibah Oval) Dockyard agreement vote 9.12:5' 8.6:36 Dock's future in doubt lo!l2:l City warehouse for indoor sports centre 25,8:3 A spanner in the works (Leader) 10 12-2 .Submarine work 'placed at risk' 12! 12:1 N,H INDEX 115, 1983 STATE DOCKY ARD (Con't) STEEL (Con't) Dockyard answer on agreement expected 15.12:5 Newcastle can influence the final decision on Dockyard bath-time row 'not insoluble' 17,12:3 steelmaking (Survey) 3,5:7 Dockyard workers to meet over industrial Comsteel, Tubemakers make distribution deal agreement 20.12:8 7,5:10 Dockyard workers on way to industrial peace Former government blamed 13.5:4 22,12:1 Industry judge calls for steel crisis plan Sense at last (Leader) 22,12:2 21,5:1 Crisis plan to save steel (Leader) 21,5:2 STATE EMERGENCY SERVICES F,1.A. steel chief rejects 4-day week plan Rescue vehicle handed over 8.4:5 23.5:1 Maitland S.E.S. sets its sights higher 14,7:10 Four-day week hard to put into practice : B.H.P. New HQ soon for S,E.S. 28.9:10 24.5:3 Sixteen join S.E.S. nursing reserve 29.11:4 4-day B,H,P', week 'less than the dole' 25,5:1 S.B.S. gets a Christmas present 30.11:30 I.A,C, steel report finished 27,5:4 F,I,A. wants steel unions summit 28.5:4 STATE OFFICE BLOCK Lysaght plans to limit sheet steel rises to C,P,I. 28,5:11 Wran warns dock 22,10:1 Hawke pledges steel aid 31.5:1 Building for the future (Leader) 22,10:2 B.H.P, to stay in steel 3.6:1 The day the steelworks closed (Comparison STEEL between possible future of B.H.P. and U.S. steel industry) 4.6:7 Unions await pay decision (Redundancy payments) Steel : unions, B,H,P, 'agree' 17.6:1 8.1:10 How not to aid steel industry (Leader) 17,6:2 Vote again plea in overtime row 13.1:1 Hunter told : plan for big changes 21,6:1 Judge critical of workers' overtime. 15,1:1 Editor stresses need for steel job options Sound judgement (A.I.S. proposal) 18.1:2 28,6:7 Severence pay improved 18.1:4 B,H,P, ponders plans for future steel industry Canberra may pay bounties to B.H.P. partners 7.7:4 21.1:1 Council urges more B.H.P. aid 11.7:1 A,I,S, to retrench 98 staff officers at Port Signs point to better times ahead for steel Kembla 28.1:4 12.7:5 A.L.P. warns on change in steel ownership Japanese steel raission to cement trade links 31.1:3 13.7:10 Steel gets $3 m, aid boost (Corasteel) 2,2:1 Steel support details soon 2.8:1 P.M,, Wran to meet on future of steel industry 5-year steel subsidy tipped for B.H.P. 3.8:1 3.2:3 Wran pledges steel aid 8.8:5 P.M., Wran to talk on steel 8.2:5 Japan 'seen' as steel partner 8.2:11 Big aid plan keeps Newcastle steel alive Fraser to push Wran on steel situation 11.2:1 12.8:1 Reprieve for the steel industry (Leader) B.H.P. may get more aid before election 19.2:3 12.8:2 McClelland pledges steel industry aid 19.2:9 Help welcome, but 'too small' 12,8:6 Steel firms to get help on quotas 21.2:1 State will list new projects 12,8:7 Newcastle steel and the future (Leader) 28.2:2 Mini mills 'could kill Newcastle Steelworks' Steel research boost 2.3:8 17,8:1 Steel chief unhappy on report 21.3:1 The danger of diversion (Leader) 17,8:2 I.A.C. turns down B.H.P. protection demand Job outlook brighter at Corasteel 30.8:1 21.3:1 Merger likely for Corasteel 14.9:1 What industry sought and what was offered $22 ra, for Hunter in steel package 22.9:1 21.3:10 Comsteel query over high alloys 21,3:10 Single industry union 'of no benefit for steel B.H,P. makes 'extraordinary' tax request industry 23.9:5 21,3:11 B,H,P. to fight steel mini-raills 24.9:9 Now the. steel talks begin (Leader) 22.3:2 Bleak outlook as steel sales slurap 40% 27.9:7 N.S.W, leads attack on I,A,C report 22,3:3 Lack of support for steel is naive, economist Industry left to bargain 22.3:3 says 28,9:9 Wran pledges all-out new effort to save steel Why Newcastle has kept the steel industry jobs 23.3:4 4.11:1 Vow on steel jobs recalled 28.3:4 Steel unemployment 'to remain severe' 4.11:6 Hint on future of steel 31,3:1 'Industry in jeopardy' after plan rejected 4,11:6 $15ra. orde r for Comsteel 1.4:1 Regions told to look towards new technology A,C,T,U, calls for curb on steel imports for 10 years 1,4:1 4.11:6 Corasteel may sell sales outlets 1,4:3 Steel mill 'thrown in doubt' 11,11:8 Steel industry 'deeper in recession' 12.4:5 Corasteel takes on ironworkers 22,11:3 National steel plan sought 19,4:1 B,H,P, aid attacked but bills go through 8,12:1 Steel unions urge pensions plan 21.4:4 Qld steel mill plans go ahead 21.12:8 B.H.P, offers jobs-aid deal to Canberra 27,4:1 Steel output improves on last year 29.12:5 Japan warns 1,A,C, on steel protection 27,4:29 Liberals query State steel charges 31.12:3 I.A,C, challenged on steel aid stance 28,4:3 Steel vital to national interest, H,D,B, says 30.4:3 Steps being taken to ensure steel's viability (Survey) 3,5:3 b 1UU58126 3 0 949579 04 1 N.H. INDEX 116. 1983 STOCKTON STRIKES AND DISPUTES (Con't) Alderman fights to save his dream 5.2:5 Sydney workers stage sit in 7,9:8 Bus passes for Stockton pupils 14,2:5 Fewer working days lost 15,9:6 Stockton pupils 'forced to use ferry' 15,2:3 Big drop in industrial disputes 12,10:3 Fern Bay pupils have choice of transport Marked drop in days lost 14,12:6 16,2:14 Ministers to discuss Stockton transport problera STROUD 17.2:3 So near and yet so far (Leader) 19,2:2 Time for the tin hat at Stroud again 13.7:11 Butcher gave Council trees the chop 15.4:1 Australia crowned king of the rolling pin 18.7:4 Stockton Chamber members admit felling SUPERANNUATION 'nuisance' Christmas bushes 16.4:1 Chamber to pay tree fines 21.4:6 A.CT.U, warns against lump-sum tax 31,3:6 F.I,A. attacks new super tax 25,5:5 THE STORE Canberra looks at new super tax plan 26.5:1 Unions firm against super tax 27.5:1 $556,000 in Store account 18,5:4 Super tax dispute (Leader) 27,5:2 Sydney firm to lease Store 17,12:1 Canberra rejects super tax deraand 28.5:1 Cabinet to check on tax changes 30.5:3 STRIKES AND DISPUTES Labor switches super 31.5:1 60 more stood down on rigs (Bass Strait) A trade-union hiccup 31,5:2 5.1:4 New super tax 'plan concocted in haste' 1,6:4 Less work days lost (1982) 2,3:4 P,S, super scheme 'very generous' 3.6:4 Shearers will test Labor (Leader) 24.3:2 Super : it is not as bad as it seeras 7,6:10 Wide combs walkout by shearers 24.3:6 Retireraent 'should be debt-free' 18.6:1 Wool strike could cut exports 25.3:5 Pilots stop in tax protest 18.6:4 Shearers want N.Z, 'scabs' kept out 26.3:12 Fat cats and plutocrats (Leader) 23.6:2 Wool export ban sought 29.3:5 Pilots likely to ban Canberra flights 23.6:8 Shearers' union attacks meeting 8.4:8 Governraent wants raeeting with airline pilots Rose dispute halts cremations 12.4:1 25.6:5 Strike-bearing shearers bashed 15.4:5 Airline pilots defer strike 29,6:8 Shearers firm on narrow combs 19.4:7 W,W,F, hit at 'super' 15.7:4 Funeral men to return 19.4:5 Last-ditch move by A.C.T.U, on superannuation 'More trouble due' over S.A. shearing 20.4:5 25,7:3 Wockers return (Crematoriura) 20,4:8 Catholic teachers concerned on super 1,8:4 Meeting on shearers 'dispute breaks down' Super tax row talks delayed 2,8:5 21,4:6 Miners enter union fight on super 3.8:14 Shearers 'threaten farmer with death' 22.4:3 Lower tax scale for 'super' being considered Search for shearer's attacker 23.4:5 5.8:4 The obdurate shearers 26.4:2 Better deal for lump-sum pay 8,8:1 Union hopeful of meetings on shearers' strike A victory for selfishness (Leader) 9,8:2 26.4:4 Clash looms over super tax stand 9,8:3 S.A,, N.S.W. shearers to stay out 27.4:13 Federal M.P.'s 'grounded' by ban frora pilots A strike threatening to split the country 11.8:6 28,4:2 Air blockade (Leader) 12.8:2 Meeting may hold fate of wool sales 28.4:5 50 unions in 'super' call 12.8:5 May wool sale cancelled over union ban Hawke sets deadline for pilots 13.8:1 29.4:3 Pilots end 'super' tax stand 15,8:3 Newcastle gets record in clean sweep (Wool Pilots accept 'super' delay 16,8:5 Unions' tax scheme call 15,9:5 Store Dispute) 30.4:1 Servicemen offered new super tax deal 21.10:6 Willis moves to halt strike by shearers Pilots enter campaign 2,11:24 30.4:5 Move to stop super tax abuses 15,11:6 Shearers in brawl as combs issue goes back to Report shows confusion on super scheme 16,12:8 court 10.5:3 Union to look at super scheme 28,12:1 Meeting could determine fate of wool sales (Wool store dispute) 10.5:4 SUICIDE Job vow puts end to wool men's strike 11.5:5 Shearers' strike near end 11,5:9 Suicides in the Hunter increase by 20% 7.1:1 Shearers stay Out 12.5:5 Suicides : the stigma wanes 8.1:4 Shearers' strike at stand-off 13.5:5 Blue-collar jobs top suicide list 14,4:5 Shearers to meet in Dubbo 14,5:10 Man burns himself to death 30,5:4 Shearers to ban hirers of 'scabs' 16,5:6 Pause,not peace (Leader) 17,5:2 Boolaroo man, wife 'in suicide pact' 15.7:3 N,S,W, shearers go back to work 17,5:7 A tragedy from behind the jobs headlines 2.9:1 Shearers on job again 19,5:6 Would be suicide recovering 3,9:3 Big drop in lost working days 18.6:10 Teenage suicide 'rising against trend' 11.10:5 102,400 working days lost 5,7:8 Man sets himself on fire 12.12:3 Strike over hours stops cremations 9.7:1 Strike delays crematorium services 12.7:4 SURF LIFESAVING CLUBS Crematorium strike to continue 14.7:5 Funeral strikers 'abused' 15.7:6 Manly junior beats Kenny in Redhead Iron Man race Dispute may be heard (Crematorium) 19,7:4 10.1:14 Talks on dispute 21.7:4 Swansea-Belmont wins marathon 10.1:13 Crematorium workers in 'hours' trials 22,7:4 Stockton S,L,S,C, celebrates tomorrow night 13.1:11 Less time lost 16,8:6 J--Ji^\^'^,i^^^^^''^''. 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INDEX 117, 1983 SURF LIFESAVING CLUBS (Con't) SWIMMING AND DIVING (Con't) Threat to surf offical alleged 24,1:16 Randall rated games chance (Cathy Randall) Girl belt 'man' an exception to rule 27.1:12 18.7:16 Tonks to show way for club 7.2:16 Hard slog finally brings its rewards 21.7:16 Anderson in surf treble 21.2:12 Sweetenham happy with national side 23.7:36 Beach sprinter will go frora 'riches to rags' Randall at top 6,8:36 3,3:14 Randall takes State treble 9.8:18 Kenny wins fourth iron man title 7,3:16 Swiraraing hopes soar 20,8:33 Scully to surf for old club 21,3:17 Life not easy for swira trio 6,10:18 Late starter wins surf award (Greg Wiseman) Tracey defies swim union over medals 2,12:22 9.8:18 A,S,U, 'cannot recall swira raedals* 3.12:38 Merewether to hold anniversary carnival Diving star returning 21,12:40 20.10:16 Pooling your youth 22,12:16 Late entrant wins 'superman' race 22,10:16 Surfboat marathon carries $500 prize 4,11:16 SWIMMING POOLS Riding the breakers 10,12:2 Iron man Fernley digs into deepest reserves Hopes for diving pool sinking 13,1:6 23,12:14 Future of seven Lakeside baths sets poser for Council 2.2:4 Another Kenny stars in surf carnival 28,12:24 Lake plans random pool testing 15.2:1 Pool maintenance inadequate : survey (Lake SURFING Macquarie) 16.3:4 Strange rejection (Leader,: C;:y-Viva equipment) $75,000 surf open 17,2:14 23.3:2 Hynd's last 'sling-shot' at pro surfing 18,2:18 Lake move 'puts lives at risk' (Oxy-Viva Californian takes $75,000 surfboard open equipment) 23.3:3 (Tommy Curren) 21,2:14 Advice sought on pool rescue sear (Oxy-Viva Curren proves he is force in surfing 24,2:14 equipment) 30.3:4 Seeded riders win at Burleigh 10,3:14 Baths bond sought 30.3:12 Richards, Curren in surfing showdown 11,3:16 Small children drown quietly 20,5:2 A new wage of grey power (Older people taking Bans alter pools work prograra (Maitland City interest in surfing) 12,3:2 Council) 26.5:5 Richards beaten 12,3:40 Confusion on loopholes in pool contract 21.6:6 Potter ends Stubbies hold 14,3:16 Ombudsman to study Maitland pools row 28.6:7 Curren has slim surfing lead 16,3:34 Maintenance offer beats pool bans 29.6:5 Young surfers in Bells serais 4,4:18 Swimming pools (Supplement) 11.10 In-form Richards ousts favoured CXirren 22.4:16 Lake pool charges likely to double 12.10:7 Surfabout decided on last wave 26.4:18 Pool closed while diver works on tiles 2.11:31 A cut keeps Nicky confined to concrete (Nicky Shark in public bathing pool 14.11:3 Wood) 2,5:3 Surfers take top ranking at titles 19.12:1 SYDNEY SWIMMING AND DIVING Stones of first house uncovered 3.6:4 More violence breaks out in Redfern 7.11:4 Crucial test begins at country titles 5.1:28 Police investigating Redfern clash assault Wickham training for $1 m, challenge 7.1:14 allegation 9,11:18 Record-holder slips in 100 m, swin final (Shaun Rosa) 8,1:28 T,A,B, Hunter regains swim trophy 10.1:14 Youngster's record time in swiraraing 15.1:31 Franchises awarded for former T.A.B. officers Swimmer's raidas touch 18.1:32 25.3:7 Tabitha close to water babies (Tabitha Andriunas) Report on queried T.A.B. agencies given to Wran 24.1:14 29.3:11 State butterfly title to Maitland girl (Sharron Inquiry into T.A.B. management 30.3:4 Halson) 25,1:14 PubTabs dampen agents spirits 31.3:14 Swimming star disqualified (Torsten Kasper) T.A.B, man 'gave job to friend' 1,6:14 29,1:32 T,A,B. positions 'unadvertised' 3.6:7 Records go at swim meet 1,2:15 Job at T.A.B, 'despite friendship' 15.6:10 Curry to swim at Olympics (Lisa Curry) 2,2:16 T.A.B. man 'told of chance to get agency' Allergy only worry for Lias (Lisa CXirry) 23.6:5 2,3:31 'Mockery' made of T.A.B. rules 7,7:7 Coach blasts swim apathy 2.3:32 T,A,B, 'may have been overcharged' 14,7:6 National medals to Junction pair (Catherine Central Coast race clubs beat N,J,C, for T,A,B. Randall, Tabitha Andriunas) 8,3:13 dollar 21.7:16 Boy, 4, sings his way into swimming history T.A.B, lifts race club revenue by almost $37 m. books (Remi Broadway) 18,3:1 14,9:38 Pirates plot for princely patron 19,3:1 T,A,B, lifts Gosford allocation to $712,536 Adelaide lawyer for swiraraing raanager 29,4:15 15,9:18 Swim toddler a champ (Shaun Rosa) 30,4:33 In the shadow of the TABonb 15,11:16 Top times by swimraers in Hong Kong 30,4:33 Tabitha top swimmer in Games 3,5:13 TASMANIA Record swim by Hunter teenager 17.6:18 Lisa out of swim teara for America 18.6:35 'Prince' shows who's who (Prince John) 18.1:3 Swimming medal to Australia 7,7:36 Tas search grows for N.S.W, man (Glendon Smith) 3 cm warp costs 17 swim records 12.7:1 21.1:3 Aussie surprise at Los Angeles swim 16.7:35 Missing student found 24.1:4 5 l{JUbiil26 3 0 949579 04 1 N.H, INDEX 118, 1983 TASMANIA (Con't) TASMANIA - FRANKLIN DAM (Con't) Farmer facing five charges over $10 ra. drug The dam : the main issue in Tasmania 4,3:8 haul 10.2:5 Hawke invited to tour dam area 9,3:5 Cost for Bass Strait power cable sought Tasmania plans new dam 18,3:8 11,2:6 Deadline set for Gray over dara 22,3:6 Bass Strait electric cable plan 15.7:8 P,M,'s offer of dam substitute rejected 23.3:4 Society looks to the wind 18,7:5 Gray turns down new dam move 30.3:4 Tasmania offered $23 m, for jobs 20,7:7 Dam issue intensifies (Leader) 31.3:2 $30 m, dara compensation 1.9:4 Canberra acts to stop work on Tas. dam 31.3:4 Tas miners picket railway line at Cobar 7.9:3 Ellicott to lead Tas dam appeal teara 1.4:4 Pinger may be clue to missing wife 16.9:3 Gray warns police on dam trespass 2,4:1 Police hoping for solution 19.9:7 Dam row : both sides dig in 5,4:4 Husband accused of murder 20.9:5 N,S.W, to join dam battle 7.4:3 N.T.H.C. backs miners 20,9:10 High Court holiday gives pause in dara dispute Contempt charges heard against raedia 4.10:5 7.4:21 Man dies in Tas house siege 10.10:6 Mirage 'spied on Tas dam' 11,4:1 Leak from fridge blamed for deaths 11,10:4 Hawke halts dam spy flights 12.4:1 Plan for new Tas, ferry dropped 18.10:6 Cases on Tas dam raay fail 13,4:3 Gambling debt led to drugs scheme 2,11:6 Second dam spy trip revealed 14,4:3 Tas. gets first $10 m, for dam 2,11:7 Second Franklin Dam flight 'not requested' Tas. media groups fined for contempt 3,11:5 15.4:5 Snap $50 fee on Franklin rafters 21,12:30 Dam bill to be introduced in house today Woodchip study ends risk of new battle 24,12:3 21,4:5 Stop-the-dam bill put before house 22.4:3 TASMANIA - FRANKLIN DAM Military chief criticises Tas dam spy flights 22,4:6 Early poll, reversal on Tas. dam stand forecast Evans rebuts Senate 'resign' call 23,4:8 3,1:3 Third R.A,A,F, flight over Tas dam 4.5:4 Dam blockade set to resume 3,1:4 Dam Bill forced through 6,5:5 Tas dam protest to change tactics 4,1:4 Hawke, Gray talks planned on dam 24.5:4 'Tragedy' warning at dara 5.1:3 Hawke, Gray clash as dam talks 27,5:6 Hunter group in dam protest 6.1:3 Franklin Dara work 'costs' $20 m, already 31.5:4 45 arrested after Tas dam protest 7,1:3 Billions in compensation could be due to Tasmania, Liberals calls for dam delay 8,1:3 court told 1.6:10 Tas. coal reserves good for 40 years 8,1:3 Federalism 'at risk' in dam case 2.6:7 Eight more arrests 8.1:3 Long battle over Tas dam case 3,6:8 Dam trip ends in arrest for Labour M.P. (David Dam act 'not specially for aborigines' 4,6:9 Gray) 10.1:4 Dam raove by aborigines 8.6:7 "Corapromise" in dam row 11,1:3 Federal defence begins 9,6:6 Anti-dam protests bring another 47 into Dara case decision 'in three weeks' 10.6:4 court 11,1:4 Heritage plea ends dam hearing 11.6:4 Tasmanian dam decision irrevocable : Anthony N.S.W. shock on dara 13.6:4 12,1:3 Compensation proposed over Tas dara 23.6:4 Dams decision could lead to loss of seats Tas, jobs 'guaranteed' 29.6:8 13,1:1 Tas dam blocked 2,7:1 Sabotage at dam protest site alleged 13.1:3 Where next for Tasmania (Leader) 2.7:2 Protest craft 'rammed by dam boat' 14.1:12 Dam wrangle not over 4.7:3 Judge releases 33 protestors 15,1:5 Big Tas road works 5.7:4 Premier backs Tas police 17.1:3 Constitution 'threatened' (Franklin decision) $1 million offer to halt Tas dam gets cool 11,7:5 reception 18.1:3 Federal group to oversee dam workers' transfer New plan on dam issue to come from P.M, 12,7:4 19.1:3 The Franklin aftermath 15,12:2 Gray gives flat 'no' to power offer 20.1:1 The Franklin auction (Leader) 21.1:2 TAXATION Gray challenges P.M. over dam 21.1:3 Hayden offers dam deal 22,1:4 Tax guide for films 24.1:5 Society campaign against Liberals (Wilderness Planned tyre tax 'contrary to government policy' Society) 24,1:4 24,1:9 Dara group plans indefinite fight 25,1:4 Higher penalties for tax dodgers 26,1-4 Dara arrests climb 26,1:4 Four to pay $1284 on tax charges (Crowe', Larabert, New plan to run Tas dam region 27,1:5 Lucas, Osborn) 12.2:5 60 dam protesters nabbed by police 28.1:5 Hopes high for tax office in North 8,3:3 Franklin dam hysteria 31,1:2 Uniform tax formula for coal to be sought 8.3:4 Tas court ruling hits dam cases (Trespassing A,L,P, may reopen inquiry on W,A, Liberal 18.3:1 Charges) 3.2:12 Race guide must pay sales tax 24.3:3 Dam protest 'Tasmania's largest' 5,2:9 Families 'victims' of tax system '29.3:5 Scientists seek halt to dam 8,2:6 Government drops companies tax cuts 31 3:3 Tasmania considers five more dams in wilderness Horgan resigns from all government posts 31.3:5 14.2:3 A,C,T,U. warns against lump-sum tax 31,3:6 Police move protesters 24,2;5 Union heads set to prove dodged 5 4-7 Protesters set for 'G-day' 28,2:8 Canberra urges switch to car fuel levy 6.4-9 200 arrests as dam protest hits peak 2,3-6 New bank tax causes confusion 6,4:19 1342 arrested 3.3: 5 Agreement to avoid tax 'not criminal' 13,4-4 Dam protest halts for election 4,3:5 Bank wins victory in tax caso (State Bank Vic.) 20.4:8 N.H. INDEX 119. 1983 TAXATION (Con't) TAXATION (Con't) 20 N.T. loR.il firms r.iided in biggest tax Air blockade (Leader) 12.8:2 seizure 23.4:4 50 unions in 'super' call 12,.S:5 (i,C. .illegos breach on 73 seized films 29.4:5 Hawke sets deadline for pil(Us 13.8:1 Wider crackdown on tax dodgers planned 29.4:5 Pilots end 'super' tax istand L5.K:3 10% c.ish plan to cut tax dodge 3.5:1 Hunter charaber fights tax 'ii i gh tm.ir o ' 15.H:9 C.ill for introduction of value added tax Now $10,000 withholding limit explained l(i,K:4 20.5:5 Pilots accept 'supor' delay 16.H:.^ New boy has the key to tax bills fate 25.5:3 People confused over appl i( at inn of now l.ix F.l.A. attacks new super tax 25.5:5 18,8:3 Canberra looks at new super tax plan 26.5:1 Super t.ix move 'a broken iiromi.c' l').K:7 Tax bill hits snag in Senate 26.5:3 Tax office now closer 20.K:i Capital gains tax 'breaks poll vow' 26.5:6 Building industry (oncornctl (wcr now tax Unions firm against super tax 27.5:1 (Building Supplement) 23,8:6 Super tax dispute (Leader) 27.5:2 Extr.i time given on wi thholdinc tax 24. H: 3 Canberra rejects super tax demand 28.5:1 Committee to check on now tax 25.8:6 Cabinet to check on tax changes 30.5:3 M.H.R. denies allefjation of petrol tax ev.i.sion Unravelling the super tangle (Leader) 1,6:2 26.8:3 Superannuation : what the changes mean 1,6:2 Minister resolute on tax 27.8:5 Labor switches super 31,5:1 Tax move for foreign earnings 31.8:13 A trade-union hiccup (Superannuation) 31.5:2 Withholding tax may be extended 3.9:3 New super tax plan 'concocted in haste' 1.6:4 Smokers, drinkers liit l)y tax sings 5.9:3 Tax records 'sensitive' 1.6:5 Labor tax bill fares defe.it 7.'): 3 Labor faces defeat on tax legislation 2.6:3 Democrats to vote .igainst tax bill 8.9:3 Senate sinks bottom of the harbour tax dodge Government gives tax boost to new industries legislation 3.6:3 15.9:3 Newcastle tax office battle 'won' 4.6:3 Unions' tax scheme call 15.9:5 Gains tax not ruled out 4,6:5 The source-deductiiin tax 16.9:2 Super : it is not as bad as it seems 7,6:10 Industry split on table wine t.ix move l''.9:l Retirement 'should be debt-free' 13,6:1 Tax office 'go-ahead' 20.9:3 Keating denies plan for gains tax 14,6:1 Canberra slashes tax on wine 22.9:1 Bowen pressed on tax (Capital Gains Tax) Servicemen 'beat' tax 22.9:7 15.6:12 A.L.P, 'comraitted to tax reform' 23.9:3 Newcastle to get new tax office 18.6:1 Store site plan for tax office 24,9:23 High hopes for tax office (Leader) 18,6:2 Study shows Federal tax increases 25.9:11 Pilots stop in tax protest 18,6:4 M.P. wants holidays to be less taxing 26.9:1 Tax cuts not on : Hawke 18,6:5 Senators move to amend tax bill 26.9:3 Fat cats and plutocrats 23.6:2 Simplify new tax system : report 5.10:4 Pilots likely to ban Canberra flights 23.6:8 Plans for reduction in tax paper work 6.10:13 Government wants meeting with airline pilots Opposition forces tax admission (Dawkins) 25,6:5 12.10:3 Tax guide 83 29,6:2 Dawkins again repels opposition attack 14.10:4 Airline pilots defer strike (Superannuation More tax 'arms' at treasury 17.10:13 Dispute) 29,6:8 Dawkins sale 'cost $76,000 in revenue' 19.10:11 Interest in Newcastle tax office 30.6:4 Tax bill is defeated 20.10:3 Boy, 15, must lodge 2 c tax claim 2,7:5 City tax office 'in three years' 22.10:9 New laws turn builders into 'tax collectors' 'Bloated' city tax offices condemned 26.10:7 2,7:23 A.L.P. in new bid for 'harbour' tax laws Government to look at family payments tax 27,10:3 5.7:3 Third bid to get tax bill passed 4.11:5 Existing tax laws to get more bite 5.7:5 Move to stop super tax abuses 15.11:6 Tax slug on cards this year : P,M, 8.7:5 Capital gains tax feared for raines 23.11:11 Lake wants tax office to be sited at Glendale Man on $200 m, defraud charge 3,12:4 12.7:3 $200 raill. tax evasion alleged 3,12:9 Newcastle gets good tax-office response Taxpayers atterapt to avoid paying $1,2 bill 14.7:5 9,12:6 W.W.F. hit at 'super' 15.7:4 Land tax level now $54,000 10,12:27 'Last-ditch' move A.C.T.U. on superannuation Move for raining tax 12.12:5 25.7:3 Latest tax bill sinks 15.12:3 Beer tax rise 'disaster' for H.V. clubs Happy strippers (Leader) 16.12:2 26.7:3 Crackdown on tax evasion scheraes 21.12:8 Super tax row talks delayed 2.8:5 Tax plea rejected 22.12:4 Tax legislation 'not constitutional' 3.8:14 Key areas in resources tax 'still undecided' Miners enter union fight on super 3.8:14 Dependent spouse rebate under fire 3,8:17 22,12:8 400 tax employees would raove North 4,8:7 Lower tax scale for 'super' being considered TAXIS 5,8:4 Building tax 'to go ahead' 5,8:6 Taxi drivers asking 'fare first' to beat Building tax 'will push up prices' 6,8:11 non-payers 13.4:3 Better deal for lump-sum pay 8,8:1 Screens for cabs urged 12,5:6 Clash looms over super tax stand 9,8:3 Terrace taxis in co-op 9,6:6 Tax office may disallow millions 10,8:4 Cabs get radio link 15,6:12 New building tax may spark revolt 10.8:28 Taxi smoking ban approved 25,10:13 Federal M,P,'s 'grounded' by ban frora pilots Rises in taxi fares 15.11:7 11,8:6 5> wu^aize 3 0 949579 04 1 N.H, INDEX 120. 1983 TEACHERS TECHNOLOGY AND EMPLOYMENT (Con't) Teachers meet on blacks' schools 5.1:25 Singleton seen as 'silicon valley' 7,11:5 Teacher supply report out 7.1:5 Labor seats 'miss new technology training' Teachers quit commission (Conmonwealth Schools 9,11:3 Commission) 8.1:5 Time to get to grips with 'high tech' 9.11:19 Teachers explain support for A.L.P. 11.1:5 TELECOM AUSTRALIA Teachers' protest march 1.2:5 Teachers plan political lobby 2.2:4 'Crime, corruption' in Telecom union 13,1:6 Teachers needed in maths, science 9.2:5 $84.59 that refused to go away (Telecom Bill) Union conflict on country schools causes 14.1:1 concern 30.3:9 Telephone calls rise by 1 c 24.1:5 Teacher will miss 'her' children 7.4:4 Telecom responds 28,1:3 Teachers' federation.leaders 'bigoted' Telecom keeps its monopoly 10,2:5 (Brian McGowan) 7.4:7 Documents show big change for Telecom 28,2:3 Teacher evaluation 'tiot racist' 31.5:6 Machine cuts communication link 1,3:11 Intern teachers 'could iraprove quality' Flood prompts emergency phone row (Wangi) 8.6:6 18,3:1 Teachers to be screened for outback jobs Telegram price to rise 22,3:10 9.7:9 Telecom shies from $264 motel bill 26.3:1 Maths, science teachers 'at crisis level' Extra Telecom charge 29.3:10 12.7:12 Uni, will test new Telecom 'lecture system' Teachers' union ousts Taylor 25,11:1 2,4:3 Teachers chief seeks to restore image 600 phones drilled out of action 24.5:1 26.11:4 School phone cut off without warning 23.6:1 Teachers ponder lessons of union battle Telecom union saves school phones 24.6:1 24.12:9 Schools get back on line 25,6:3 School's telephone reconnected 30.6:5 TECHNOLOGY AND EMPLOYMENT Policeraan now has telephone (Leraon Tree Passage) 1,7:7 Communication technology : a vast and Phone fees rise tipped 25,7:3 volatile subject on Aust.'s horizon 4.1:2 Phone rises attacked 26.7:6 The race to attract high technology 15.1:2 Telecora empowered to demand cash deposits Big plans for Waratah 15.1:2 27,7:15 Newcastle & the new industry (Leader) 15.1:2 Next, the personal pBctable phone 29,7:7 Offer on new technology 20.1:3 Telecom steps up expenditure 26,8:5 Australia dawdles in race to develop $36 ra. Telecom outlay in H,V, 1,9:1 tomorrow's ideas 25.1:2 Telecom office planned 7,9:11 An inventive tradition to uphold 26.1:2 $70 m. bid by Telecom 12,9:9 An embarrassing history of lost chances Telecom videotex backed 21,9:25 26.1:2 Minister gives Telecom videotex go-ahead Fraser takes a new look at technology 28.1:5 19.10:3 Moving up the technology ladder (Goninans) 7.2:2 TELEOOM AUSTRALIA - STRIKES AND DISPUTES Full steam ahead (Goninans : Leader) 7.2:2 High tech plan to boost N.S.W. industry 15.2:1 Telecora's job threat arouses union 10,6:5 Telecora services hinge on talks with union today A nation sinking in technology's backwater 16.6:4 15.2:2 Phone services curtailed 23.6:4 City has head start in high-tech centres Free calls in phone bans 24.6:7 8.3:1 Overload of phones switches in 'free calls' rush Thor, the robot, 'gives Allco jobs' 17.3:6 25.6:9 New tech is nearer 5.4:5 Telephone dispute talks 27.6:4 Jones calls for society of skills, not muscles 6.4:7 Telegram, Telex delays to increase 5.10:10 Science 'a boon for future' 9.4:10 TELECOMMUNICATIONS Targets for survival in age of new technology 21.4:1 Charting a recovery (Newcastle) 22.4:2 New cable swum to shore at Bondi (ANZCAN cable) City set for top industry 23.4:3 12,1:5 Seeing 'thinking' robots are on the way Aussat gets feet on ground 19,5:4 28.5:10 Satellite attack 21,5:3 Technology office study requested 13.7:10 Satellite costing '459 m, out' 15,6:5 New Valley industry move (Zirconia) 28.7:1 Concern on satellite cost 16,6:8 Computer challenge 27.8:3 Aussat hits back at union 17,6:4 Coping with the high-tech explosion 7,9:2 $300 m, satellite for outback approved 14.7:8 Hunter 'ideal for hi^-tech park' 13,9:8 Telecom on Aussat Board 15,7:3 Government gives tax boost to new industries Aussat control vote split 18.7:6 15,9:3 Cabinet holds line on Aussat ownership 16.11:3 Technology 'a problera for unions' 29,9:5 What Aussat will not do for T.V, 21.11:6 Surviving the advance of technology 5,10:2 TELEVISION Uni getshi-t«ch inquiry grant 17,10:1 High-tech aid reports get thumbs down 20,10:3 Aid, yes, but no sunrise crutch 21,10:2 N.B,N, 3 axes Sunday Sports Show 27.1:1 Banks' staff to meet on jobs, technology City to get ethnic T.V. in 1983-84 8,2-7 26,10:14 Disney : the clock strikes midnight (Entertainraent Guide) 25,2 Young sought to chair body 27,10:6 Talks on T,V. for children 7.4:4 New technology critical 5,11:11 N.H. INDEX 121, 1983 TELEVISION (Con't) TENNIS (Con't) Vic. T,V, ruling affects Gosford 15,4:5 Traditional dress at Wimbledon 24,6:20 T,V, protection (Leader) 16,4:2 Tennis players are still exempt from drug tests Children's T.V. : 'A long way to go' 18.4:3 28,6:16 N.B.N, leads in local content 20,4:32 Curren serves up tennis surprise (Wimbledon) T.V, 'special' for those with poor hearing 29,6:36 12,5:5 McEnroe, Lendl near showdown 30.6:16 'Regulation needed' for children's T,V.' Martina enjoys sweet taste of victory (Wimbledon) (Anzaas report) 21.5:9 4,7:18 Battle over Coast T.V. begins soon (Gosford- Wimbledon pair hardly out of a stroll 5.7:16 Wyong) 30,5:7 Australia in Davis CXip semis 11.7:18 T,V. 'not linked to violence' 16,6:3 Junior tennis to get $20,000 lift 25,7:16 Multicultural T, V, in Hunter 24,8:1 American titles to top juniors 26,7:13 Ethnic T.V. delay disappoints 25,8:3 Tennis girl wins U,S. scholarship (Lea Ethnic T,V. change 1.9:9 Pasterfield) 5.8:14 T.V. radio licence renewal inquiry 7.9:13 Teenager's dream comes true at U.S. open tennis Telecom videotex backed 21.9:25 (Aaron Krickstein) 6.9:16 N.B.N, in closed licence renewal hearing Tennis a labour of love for Noah 1.10:36 29.9:4 Australia storms into Cup final 3.10:14 N.S.W. privacy committee criticised 29.9:5 Suspension for McEnroe after tennis win 17.10:18 T.V. ratings query urged 7.10:12 Local girl in final (Rachel McQuillen) 5.11:3 Minister gives Telecom videotex go-ahead David MacPherson, more than just a good sport 19.10:3 8,11:14 Tribunal wants cuts in T.V. ad time 27.10:5 Steffi, 14, wants to be the best 22.11:20 Tribunal praises N.B.N. 8.11:9 Veteran champ in city 17,12:3 A.C.T,U,. backs $200,000 quiz loser 19,11:1 The nice guy who comes first 24,12:20 Scaled down video unit has big features 22.11:6 TERRORISM Hunter may get T.V. station 8,12:1 Expanding the T,V, service (Leader) 9,12:2 Police await new word from T.A.A. extortionist Another T,V, station 9,12:3 10.1:1 Street poll finds favour for new T,V. channel Bomber's threat to blow car in crowd (T.A.A. 10.12:4 extortionist) 11.1:1 TENNIS Hoax calls flood in 12.1:4 Brisbane jet extortion group says threat was Cash youngest to take open (Victorian Open) hoax 13,1:3 4,1:14 Hunting the pests (Leader : T.A.A. extortionist) Miller hit with $100 fine 5,1:28 14.1:2 Doohan out, O'Neil in (B,P, W,A. Open) 7,1:14 Man remanded over threats to airlines 14.1:3 Newcombe, Roach give warning on Australian Man charged with bombing of club (Mohamed Ali Open future 11,1:14 Beydown) 2.2:4 Dent, Case look at quitting tennis 13,1:14 Man fails in bid to hijack T.A.A. Airbus 14.2:1 Novocastrian in N.S.W. tennis side 20,1:13 Student charged (T.A.A. hijacking) 15.2:5 Where is Bjorn Borg now he is needed (Borg's Borab in chain store defused 30.8:1 retirement) 25.1:16 2 store bombers launch appeals 1.9^11 New York visitors for tennis titles 28,1:14 Shop bombers lose appeal 3.11:4 Doohan to miss tennis titles at District Park Lake restaurant hit by petrol bomb 7.11:7 28,1:13 Sydney hit by bomb hoaxes 12.11:9 Martina has 3 goals on 1983 circuit 29,1:31 THEATRE Williams storms to second title 1.2:18 Mermaid pleasant but slow moving (The Little Alexander confident of Davis Cup win 17,2:16 Mermaid) 4.1:4 Alexander practises 26,2:34 Musketeers set to take over Fort Scratchley) Fans 'want blood' 2,3:32 10.1:5 Cash chosen for cup singles matches 4,3:18 Bubbling of blood dulled by cheers 11.1:5 Supermac leads doubles charge 7,3:16 Puppets face a future on the dole (Marionette McNamee outplays Britain to lead 4-1 Theatre) 12,1:3 cup victory (Davis Cup) 8,3:14 McNamara too strong for Lendl 15.3:16 Perils entertain the young 12.1:4 Frawley chases Newcastle win 15.3:16 Fantastic faces on one man's stage (Russell Start of winter tennis 25,3:17 Cheek) 14.1:4 Newcastle trio for tennis challenge 1.4:11 Education from the stage (Freewheels) 19.1:16 Internationals give boost to Maitland Tennis Junction motel plan backed (Hunter Theatre) Titles 1,4:11 3,2:7 Wilander confirms clay court rating 5,4:14 Final curtain for Hunter Theatre draws closer Presentation to Borg 5.4:14 5.2:23 Furious Lendl tirade at McEnroe, umpriing Helen Morse surprised at Hunter proposal standard 5.5:16 (Hunter Theatre) 8,2:3 Girl, 11, new tennis star (Rachel McC^iillan) Theatre makes way for motel 9,2:4' 18.5:1 Skilful, sometimes superb acting of a difficult Newcastle takes second State age tennis title play (Duet for one) 9.2:24 19.5:16 A lightly likeable play (Buffaloes can't fly) 11.2:6 Lloyd equals French record 6.6:18 The Hunter Theatre, one last time 12.2:7 Tennis juniors for England 7.6:14 Hazards of adaption 17.2:5 Connors in defence of McEnroe 7.6:14 State backs loan to theatre body (Nimrod) Dainty's bid to recruit Martina 16.6:18 23.2:20 i> '^058126 3 0 949579 04 1 N,H, INDEX 122, 1983 THEATRE (Con't) THEATRE (Con't) Near-breathless pace needed, not fits and starts Open air returns to Hunter Theatre 26,2:1 (Lock up your daughters) 24,11:11 Nostalgic farce misses light touch 3,3:4 Professional production (Surf's up) 26.11:11 Promise unfulfilled (A Stretch of the Imagination, Imaginative fare for the kids 28.11:12 The Death of Minnie) 12.3:5 Young actors draw Conda spotli^t 29,11:6 It's hard to tell who is who but it doesn't Theatre festival planned 29,11:7 matter (See how they run) 17,3:9 Director for Freewheels 3,12:9 Pairing of players illuminates perfection in Limelight on actor 12.12:3 Philadelphia (Philadelphia here I come) 21.4:4 Delicate look at a 'problem' (Translations) 28,4:9 THEFT A look at the twists of love 29,4:12 Profit gives theatre group a lift 9,5:4 Hijacking nets $500,000 load (Cigarette Double feat for wizard (Young Peoples Theatre) theft) 3,1:4 10,5:4 1981 theft alleged 8,^:1 An inventive delight for adults, children Copper wire stolen 11.1:5 (Mirror, Mirror) 12,5:5 School break-ins alleged (Hamilton) 12,1:7 Time flies with Milligan at the helm 26,5:4 Third arrest in theft case 15,1:9 Young stars shine in play awards 30,5:5 Boys baffled by run of bicycle thefts 21,1:1 Satirical look at war's futility 30,5:8 Cigarettes charge 21,1:4 Just a glimmer of those good old days 2,6:11 $23,000 radio gear in store thefts 22,1:1 'Cool rules' will be welcome in schools 6.6:5 Man stole busts, ceramics 25,1:6 Underlying melodrama to the fore (The Crucible) Community service on break-in charge (Thomas 9,6:4 Michael) 2,2:6 Brooding feeling and dark atmosphere lost Youth, 17, rescues dog after crime 3,2:1 (The liberation bearers) 10.6:5 Lecturer given another chance 3,2:7 Cohesion lacking in show (Jesus Christ Superstar) Man 'stole to give himself up' (Robert Sievers) 22,6: 4 4,2:3 Fluffy hotel bedroom farce without the bedrooms Men did right thing : Judge 11,2:6 (Who's Who) 25,6:4 Man jailed for assault and breaking into Comic-strip humour on stage 29,6:26 houses of two elderly men 12,2:9 Bucolic and slow 30.6:4 Four on bonds for beer theft (Glen, King, American dream's dialogue a good late-night Evans, Dawson) 15,2:6 opener 1,7:4 $117,000 cash, jewellery stolen 22,2:1 Nanette is joyous but needs just a little more Four robberies, but the owner won't give in bounce 2,7:8 (Sue Duffy) 22,2:3 Fast, funny and frantic 9.7:9 'Flyscreen' burglar aid sought 22,2:3 Milking every gag in the book and getting away Two for sentence over milk thefts 22,2:6 with it 21,7:11 Theft because man 'needed music' 23,2:7 Christie worth a second visit 3,8:22 Bail on theft counts 25,2:8 Don Juan slow but showing promise 4.8:5 10-year-oId look-out for gang 'paid $400 Arts for key centres urged 5.8:3 26,2:1 Comraitment makes for a moving play (Shadow in Larceny charges bring three-year jail 26,2:5 the sun) 8,8:8 Thieves dump instant riches 28,2:1 No gales of laughter, but humour bubbles $500 bond for woman who posted stolen money nicely along 18,8:4 to herself 9,3:4 A timeless trip with superb wit 25,8:4 Screams allerted policeman to theft (Lawrence Removalist gets a gut reaction 8,9:4 Smith) 10,3:6 Genuinely funny with clever raoments 10.9:8 First-tirae director knows how to succeed 2 jailed for theft 11,3:4 13,9:11 Theft robs girl of a dream (Debra Hancock) Characters have flesh and blood humanity in 14,3:3 labour of love 24,9:35 Dozer 'abandoned' court told (Eric Petersen) Production rarely comes up with the right 15,3:3 mixture 25,9:12 Altered cheque used to open account (Paul Busker gets star role in Pirates 29,9:1 Johnson) 18,3:1 5 men ordered to do community work (Anderson, A flood of masks (Noyes Fludde) 8,10:2 Steel, Behrendt, Browne, MacQueen) 18,3:6 'Sky' provides ticket to theatrical rarity (New Sky) 12,10:6 Men to appear over break-in 18,3:6 The main course is theatre 12.10:20 Two remanded (John Bowerman, Garry Jones) 22,3:4 Aiming for the stars (Novacas fame school) Man fined $100 over theft of 5 fish (Peter 13,10:7 Jones) 22,3:5 Failure to raake three woraen as one disappointing Man jailed for 21fe years for theft, assault 13,10:13 (Neville Edwards) 23,3:15 Variety of acts in quest 17,10:4 Three to be sentenced on tools theft count Incredible medley of old standards 29,10:35 24,3:6 Dags are delightful 3.11:5 Theft documents found in police station Delight and disappointraent 10.11:9 (Donald Newbound, Alan Rescorl) 25,3:5 Treats & disappointments from the forties Two 'Aussie flag' thieves fined $300 29,3:6 12,11:13 Man admits string of thefts (Glenn Foster) Godspell force falters despite a talented 30,3:8 young cast 19,11:9 Horrors merits wider showing 21.11:7 Man stole newspapers 'to find work' (Arthur Theatre groups to talk over problems 22,11:3 Hawthorne) 13,4:5 Back to the 1940s (Putting on the Blitz) 23,11:25 Valuable coins stolen 14,4:4 N,H, INDEX 123. 1983 THEFT (Con't) THEFT (Con't) Police seek stolen ring's owner 14.4:11 Dole queue 'a goad to crime' 23.8:4 Drugs cheaper in jail says Judge (John Car stolen twice 24.8:1 Raymond, Sheree Wise) 20.4:1 Railway theft 'inside job' 24.8:5 Appeal on theft of beer dismissed 20.4:4 Men stole from lottery winner 24.8:5 Court case ends after two years 27.4:23 Woman stole from police station 25.8:3 Car hired for day, kept for 2^ months Thefts earn periodic detention 25.8:5 29.4:6 Qld man faces counts of theft 30.8:5 Jobless man, 20, 'given' 150 hours work Stealing burning cars 'in thing' 31.8:3 4,5:4 Train thefts lead to air trip to Queensland Air case guilty pleas 4.5:4 31.8:6 Boys charged after Porsche chase 6.5:3 Woman on $300 bond for thefts 1.9:6 Sand traps alleged thief 6.5:3 Juveniles arrested over car thefts 3.9:3 Police worry at rise in thefts (BMX bicycles) Ambulance found in dam 12.9:1 18.5:3 Gnome napper has a night in jail 14,9:7 Weekend thefts reported 24.5:5 Man remanded on car counts 14.9:7 Two years jail for assault and stealing Police, insurers alarmed as car thefts soar drugs 25.5:7 72% 16,9:1 Community work ruled for couple 27.5:4 Making cars kid-proof (Leader) 19,9:2 llO charges expected 28.5:4 Man took car from employers yard 20.9:8 Thieves active at weekend 31.5:5 Car thefts to cost $100 m, 23,9:3 Boy will suffer over theft (John Jones) Woman, 91, robbed of funeral money 24.9:3 31.5:6 Man gets 6 years for 162 thefts 27.9:7 Bicycle gift for boy (John Jones) 1.6:? Shoplifter jailed 8.10:10 Wife stole to pay for husband's defence 5 hurt in smash 10,10:7 (Christine Hill) 3.6:3 Gangs blamed for two video thefts 12,10:6 Boxer on burglary charge (Lionel Rose) Crimes solved 14,10:5 3.6:8 Robbery an open and shut case 17,10:1 Man on four charges to face further 170 'Joyride' a shock for ferry crew 18,10:1 4.6:9 Double theft 19.10:8 'Fidling' poker machines brings jail $500 bond, fine on theft count 21,10:5 7.6:3 Women hide from house raiders 22.10:3 Thieves play it safe 7.6:6 'Fall through window' leads to sentence Man admits stealing sarid 7.6:7 25.10:6 Thefts crimp video store insurance 10.6:4 Fine for theft 26,10:6 $35,000 haul taken 10.6:6 Intruder decamps in doctor's nants 28.10:3 Two men jailed for theft from house 18.6:3 2 women jailed in fraud, theft 28.10:8 Thieves take handicapped brothers' mobility Thief took one of life's little pleasures away 21.6:1 29,10:1 Oyster thieves have to shell out (Wilson, Showing the flag meant curtains for $50 Jones, Bonnyman) 21.6:3 29,10:1 Thefts from houses, school 29.6:4 'Christmas came early' for thief 1,11:4 Building site thefts rising 1.7:1 Man accused of timber theft 2.11:24 Police may ask for aid against thefts Sherlock Holmes robbed 3.11:3 1.7:3 Video thefts likely 4.11:3 Woman fined $200 for shoplifting 1.7:3 Jail for theft of $5200 5.11:5 Shoplifting static in Newcastle district 2 fined for theft 8.11:6 1,7:7 Screens may be clue to $50,000 robbery Theft of shoes leads to bond 5.7:8 22,11:5 Theft of bricks brings $200 fine 8.7:3 Fijian student 'stole goods for Christinas 450 vehicles stolen in four months 9.7:1 present 23,11:6 94 kg poker machine 'through window' .3 Man leaves trail of wrecks 28,11:1 15.7:6 Theft of videos sp-^rks police warning 30,11:14 Rash of thefts at weekend 19.7:6 Bond over theft of certificates 7,12:6 Rescue helmet charges 20.7:1 Thieves steal appeal's toys hampers 13,12:5 Pensioner fined over store theft offences Man admits 'gnome napping' charges (Peter Thomas Stevens) 20.7:1 13,12:7 Sea burial for stolen truck 22.7:3 Seasonal spirit evident 14,12:3 $60,000 safe theft from police 26.7:1 It's an ill wind (Leader : Salvation Army Men roll out the barrel 26.7:4 theft) 14,12:3 Stolen logs for BBQ led to fine 27.7:3 $500 bills money stolen 15,12:3 'Inside job' suspected in police station Pensioner loses his transport 16,12:3 Man for trial on stealing 16,12:4 theft 27.7:7 Bond for stealing timber 16,12:7 Man left job and took firm's car : court Youth, 17, jailed for car thefts, burnings told (Kevin Baxter) 29.7:4 16,12:8 Doctor 'not aware of theft, assault' 30.7:3 Strangers and theft victims 16,12:10 Maitland police 'frustrated' by car Gem thief known to police 17,12:4 burnings 2.8:4 Switch in price tags cost $203 23,12:3 Thieves steal priceless mementos 9,8:1 Neighbours apprehend thief attempting to Man stole from doctor 9.8:10 (bust' house 24.12:5 Epidemic of T.V,, video thefts : judge 10.8:12 Slick raiders net $410,000 (Newcastle Rail Station) 19.8:1 Man on 168 charges for sentence 20.8:5 Pensioner on 598 charges 23.8:1 b 1U058126 3 0 949579 04 1 N.H, INDEX 124. 1983 35 HOUR WEEK CAMPAIGN TOURISM (Con't) Hours move shelved (Shortland County Council) Boosting tourism (Leader) 11,6:2 9,2:4 City 'needs boost to tourism' 11,6:5 Builders Labourers Federation stand-downs $1,3 m. for tourism jobs 17,6:7 granted 3,3:1 Media blitz on Hunter tourism 23.6:5 A.M.F.S.U. may accept short week 19.3:4 A smiling, friendly welcome 13.7:25 Qld miners back 35-hour week 19.3:13 H.T.A. rebuffed over 160% subsidy cut 24,000 granted 38-hour week 20.7:5 16.7:4 Clothing workers return 16,8:7 Tourism insult (Leader) 19.7:2 Open-cut unions clash : threat to output A dark cloud over Hunter tourism 23.7:2 27.9:1 Plan for 36 units put to Shire 27.7:3 Minister for talks on mine dispute 28.9:10 Rail line to open for tourists (Sth Maitland Another threat to coal trade (Leader) Railway) 29.7:6 29,9:2 Tourism bodies divided on plan 12,8:8 New battleground in short-week row 11.10:4 Bosses quit Sydney Town 13,8:1 Dispute poses a threat to mine unity Tourism subsidy cuts explained 17,8:20 24,10:1 Talks held on tourism 19.8:1 35 hr-wk issue 'bigger than Drayton' 25.10:5 Tourism boost welcomed (Building Supplement) Union threatens blockade at Mt, Thorley 23.8:6 coalmine 3,11.3 Committee on tourism denied 25.8:11 Stand-down warning 5,11:10 Increased funds to tourism industry should Mine men on 35-hr week 8,11:3 aid Hunter region 29,8:6 Miners agree to discuss 35-hour week Hoges leads big drive to increase tourism 12,11:10 27,9:3 Village rejects tourism plan (Bulga) 12,10:4 TOBACCO AND SMOKING Companies 'helping in a different way' 21,10:4 Giving up smoking may be harder for women Chasing the big spenders 24.10:2 28,1:6 Changes to tourism body 19,11:11 Smoking fights back 16.2:15 Old Sydney Town to get up to $4 m, 23,11:14 Smoking as bad as heroin, alcohol : report Cabinet approves tourist body restructuring 8.3:6 24,11:7 A.L.P. group against tobacco ad bans First step toward Tourist Authority 9,12:7 29,3:4 Sydney Town reprieved 16,12:2 Slug smokers 50% harder : A.M.A. 21,4:6 Tourism body election set for March 27,12:6 Smoke bans tougher 30,4:5 Some little-known Coastal retreats 27,12:16 Smokers are told 'quit'; but overseas it's Bonanza time for the tourist trade despite 'or else ' 6.6:3 economic situation 28,12:22 Quitting the smoke habit 8,6:2 Proposed tobacco warnin^-s tipped to cut TOYS usage 26.7:7 Doctors link smoking to sex problems Cast-off dolls will give joy 5,12:6 27,7:6 Hazardous toys taken from sale 13.12:6 Campaign against smoking 'hitting hard' 6.9:3 TRADE Quitting hits hard 8,9:2 Cigarette firm butt of protest 13,9:8 Taiwan imposes products ban 23,3:8 Tobacco future to be studied 26,11:5 Mushrooms order 4,4:7 TORONTO TRADE FAIR For export only : dumping dangerous products 23,4:7 Trade fair supplement 15,3 Union seeks levy on metals imports 28,4:6 70,000 expected at Toronto Fair 25,3:5 Korean trade threats 25,5:4 Fair raises $30,000 for charity 28,3:7 Stronger anti-dumping measures essential : M.T.I.A. 18,7:5 TOURISM Japan gives guarantee on trade 26,7:1 Revitalise trade with Japan : P.M. 26,7:4 H.V.T.A. ticket 'not proper for Board' Warning on energy export forecasts 15.9:5 16,2:4 Split in views on Japanese trade 25,10:4 Tourism drive 7,3:13 Hawke wants better trade deal 27,10:4 $2 m, Wyee tourist park planned 8,3:1 Inquiry into dumping claim 21,12:8 Funds lack hits tourism plan 9.3:10 TRADE UNIONS Tourists put job woes to flight 29.3:1 Meeting on $40 m. project (Byron Bay) 30,3:4 Trade unions and power (Leader) 26,2:2 Wyee Pt area poised for launch into Rail union calls for merger 10,8:7 tourism 30,3:9 TRANSPORT Strict rules for Byron Bay resort 31,3:4 Old Sydney Town's future under review Peter Morris unveils his modus operandi 21.4:3 5.4:2 Grant to save Old Sydney Town 27,4:6 Tourism : the region's rare growth industry $42 million freeway to open in Decemho'- (Survey) 3.5:19 (Survey) 3.5:6 Lakeside land seen as tourist area 24,5:1 Morris to set up commission (interstate Transport) 19.5:7 Tourist map for Valley 9,6:6 Heavy truck industry fighting to survive 14.6:9 => e. N.H. INDEX 125. 1983 TRANSPORT (Con't) TRANSPORT _ STRIKES AND DISPUTES (Con't) Truck sales suffer 14.6:10 Hope dwindles for rail 'peace vote' 15.7:1 Leasing versus hire purchases 'a problem' Railway men vote to go back 16.7:3 14.6:10 Greiner calls for tough line in disputes 18,7:5 Furniture removals made easy by renting Private bus drivers to strike 28,7:1 14.6:11 Private buses halted today 1.8:1 Fares expected to rise 6.8:3 Private bus strike may spread 2.8:3 Transport fares rise 10% 10.8:1 Another threat to buses 4,8:1 A transport calamity 3.12:2 Bus drivers' row ends 9,8:3 Private bus drivers get $25 rise 10.8:9 Transport trouble (Leader) 5,12:2 XPT row 'hit $1 billion 17.8:11 Talks may avert rail stoppage 2.9:8 TRANSPORT - STRIKES AND DISPUTES N.S.W. rail strike called off 3.9:5 Rail strike threat for Wednesday 6.1:5 Railways, airlines to be hit by strikes S.R.A, retrenchment warning 7,1:4 7.10:3 This time, no backdown (Leader) 8.10:2 Railway strike averted 8,1:3 Rail strike hinges on talks tomorrow 8.10:3 Tourist trains (Strike on Indian Pacific) Trains running 10.10:1 11,1:2 Oil drivers to hold national stoppage 11.10:3 Talks restore train services today 12,1:3 Strike closes rail yard (Honeysuckle) No plans for rail strike despite 72 hours 21.10:5 notice 14,1:3 Rail yards peace 25.10:9 5000 warned of rail stand-downs 17.1:4 National rail strike looms 14.12:1 Trains stop : all railmen strike 18.1:1 Threatened rail strike deferred 15.12:5 7000 rail men stood down by S.R.A, 19.1:1 Railways face the crunch (Leader) 19.1:2 Rail strike extended to Monday 20.1:3 TRANSPORT WORKERS UNION Dispute delays coal, wheat ships (Rail dispute) 20.1:3 Four T.W.U. officals remanded over poll 9.4:11 Rail strike halts coal loading 21.1:1 Mineworkers could be stood down 22.1:3 TRAVEL AND TRAVEL AGENTS Meeting brings hope in rail strike 24.1:1 Newcastle trains running again today 25.1:1 Travel firm collapse hits few in Northern area Qld men keep rail strike on the boil 26.1:4 (Tour World Int.) 2.6:5 Time to be tough (Leader : rail dispute) 27.1:2 TROTTING Examiners' strike halts some trains 8.2:3 Threat of rail disruption eases as S.R.A. defers Cool drive nets pacing cup (Nigra Sum) 10.1:14 removal plan 8.2:4 New style intercity pace to start on Friday Examiners return to work 9.2:4 night 12.1:30 Rail dispute moves closer to resolution Edgley plans to Put life into Harold Park 11.2:6 circuit 14.1:14 N.S.W. rail strike likely after collapse of Intercity pacing field up to usual high standard talks 12.2:5 14.1:14 Strike halts trains 14.2:1 Sydney pacers on top in intercity heat 15.1:32 Another futile rail strike (Leader) 15.2:2 Cessnock filly shows her early class (Honey No trains again in N.S.W. today 15.2;3 Mountain) 20.1:13 Trains run again today 16.2:1 All the king's raen to win intercity nace Late-night talks seen as key to rail row 21.1:14 27.5:5 All the king's men breaks race hoodoo (Intercity 'Ratbag' rail strike called off 28,5:1 racing championships) 22.1:32 Men on historic railway strike (Sth Maitland Hunter trotting clubs 'should close' 9.3:1 Railway) 9.6:8 Trotting on the road to recovery 11.3:16 S,R,A. may face hearing (XPT-Manning dispute) Popular Aim's driver dejected 21.3:17 22.6:5 Interdominion hopes lift for popular Aim 22.3:14 Rail men to act on crew plan 23,6:5 Bamboo keeps Popular Aim on the bends 25.3:18 Statewide rail strike may begin today 25,6:5 Race history jinz on Popular Aim 26.3:37 Strike threat hangs over trains 28.6:1 Interdominion to Gammalite 28.3:19 Overstaffed trains (Leader) 28.6:2 Trot driver suspended (Bret Thomnson) 6.4:30 XPT strike stops all N.S.W. trains 29.6:1 Gamraalite may miss $1 million barrier 7.4:13 State rail strike not bad news for vcverybody Comeback plans for pure steel delayed a week 1,7:3 28.4:13 Unions coy on rail dispute 2.7:5 Cloud hangs over harness racing future in Lower Trains out until Wednesday 4.7:1 Hunter 10.5:14 Port coal stocks run out as strike goes on Meetings may decide Hunter's trot future 4.6:36 5,7:1 Razor Jack shows class in Sires 6.6:16 Talks on trains row fail 7,7:1 Trot club cancel four July meetings 7.6:1 New ideas for ship industries get union support Ferguson acts on trot report 10.6:16 7,7:3 Club to assess future role in trotting 20.6:3 Rail unions standing firm 8.7:3 Trotting centre gets backing 21,6:1 Rail dispute end in sight but no XPT 9.7:3 Trotting drivers cited after inquiry 27,6:1 Men told to work or stand alone 11.7:1 Clubs back plans for new single trot complex Rail stand-downs as drivers stay out 12.7:1 27.6:16 Train drivers off the rails (Leader) 12,7;2 Newcastle trotting club chief resigns (Sam Jones) Miners, farmers hit by rail strike 13.7:3 29.6:3 10,000 rail workers get stand-down notices 14,7:1 l> TU058126 3 0 949579 04 1 N.H, INDEX 126. 1983 TROTTING (Con't) UNIVERSITY OF NEWCASTLE (Con't) Trot man offers backing for club 30,6:1 Merger of CA.E. opposed by M.P.'s in North Trot stewards oust trainer for year (Barry 7,6:3 Matterson) 1,7:16 Acaderaic awarded medal 8,6:7 Trot club seeks new members 20.7:34 Better late than never (Leader : amalgamation) Trotting morale at all-time low 5,8:14 10.6:2 Wild horses cannot stop trot raan 11.8:14 A,L,P, blocks merger of Uni. and C.A.E, 10.6:3 Appeal for State action on new trotting Delaying C.A.E. mergers 'short sighted' 11.6:11 centre 28,9:9 Merger is still on the cards 24.6:2 Newcastle trot club ready for 'best season' Minister denies 'hidden threat' in aim 30.6:3 8,10:37 Maths pioneer retires from University post (Prof, Record times at opening of Albion Park Circuit Reynold Keats) 14,7:6 17,10:17 Bookworms help Uni raise $10,000 so far 1,8:1 Trustees agree to land transfer 24.11:20 Book fair produces $22,000 for campus 8.8:1 Trot fans poorly served by track (Broadmeadow) Heddon Greta target of lifestyle survey 16.8:6 5.12:16 Moonlighting (Leader) 2.9:2 Outside earning survey 2,9:6 UNIDENTIFIED FLYING OBJECTS Uni. staff get top jobs 7.9:15 Newcastle Uni ap-oints Dean of Medicine 13.9:8 U.F.O. sighted over Vic. 15.1:30 University advertises to fill three-year history R.A.A.F. to check 'U.F.O,' reports 2,7:3 vacancy 30,9:5 R.A.A.F. calls off 'U.F.O.' alert 5.7:8 Industries grant for Uni, 1.10:11 U.F.O. reports on Central Coast 3.8:14 Students at Uni sit-in 5,10:5 Earnings survey for Uni, Council 5,10:5 UNIVERSITY OF NEWCASTLE New Uni Dean draws on world experien'ce 8,10:10 New chair at Uni suggested 12,10:12 New housing for students 1,1:15 Uni gets hi^^tech inquiry grant 17,10:1 The Uni's triennial headache 12.1:2 Research studies get $1.5 m, in gran+s 22,10:5 Uni. seeks 3 academics 13,1:4 •No wage abuse' by Uni. staff 25.10:5 A turbulent betrothal nears end (N.C.A. E./Uni, Chamber learns of Uni, research 27.10:12 amalgamation) 21,1:2 Uni team is developing 'super cement' 4.11:3 Applications for Uni, 10% 25,1:5 Uni, staff backs A.C.T.U. move 11.11:7 Uni friends find avalanche of books 25.1:6 Economist wins study award 30,11:19 George to look at Uni staff's outside work Academics to visit Cuba 30.11:19 10,2:3 Uni, finds new drive for motors 2,12:11 Moonlighting (Leader) 11,2:2 Uni, invention put at risk 7,12:3 Computer for Uni, 15,2:11 Blind at the top (Leader : invention) 8.12:2 P,S.A. seeks extension on Uni, merger 18.2:5 Study on teaching English 8,12:4 Uni. enrolments show increase 1.3:8 Uni, limit on age lowered 15,12:4 Reprieve for University, C.A.E. merger 7.3:9 Uni. course inquiry 17,12:1 Selling an academic service 9.3:2 Record number enrol 18,3:8 URANIUM Uni, students hit by housing problem 21.3:5 Waring wins award (Newton John award) 24.3:6 N.T, supports aborigines in raine row (Koongarra Newton-John Award made (Trevor Waring) 28.3:11 mine) 1,1:9 Uni raan urges staff preference 30.3:9 Uranium loaded in N.T. 25.1:3 Uni to report on job preference 31.3:4 Inquiry into uranium raine 'leaks' ordered Uni,- CA.E. row revived 15.4:3 (Honeymoon mine) 21,3:3 'No concern' over advice to Ryan (Amalgamation) Walsh backs Honeymoon mine rejection 23,3:5 16,4:3 Uranium export to France halted (A_bomb test Allco provides scholarship 22.4:6 protest) 9,6:1 Fears still exist over Uni. amalgamation 22.4:12 Cabinet urged tough stand on uranium 10.6:6 Uni-C.A.E. merger 25.4:2 Hawke firm on uraniura 11.6:3 'Battered image' of medicine (Graduation France regards uranium reaction as 'unfriendly' speeches) 2.5:4 22,6:3 First doctors praise school (Graduation Caucus group backs Hawke on uranium 29,6:3 speeches) 2,5:4 Hawke facing caucus hurdle 12,7:2 Humanities, regions 'neglected' (Graduation Labor and uranium 13.7:2 speeches) 2,5:4 Aboriginal sacred site bulldozed 29.7:4 Honours to well known citizens (Mr A. Forsythe, Symbolic blockade at Roxby Downs 29,8:4 Canon Pitcher) 2,5:4 S,A. uranium protest erupts : 5 charged 30.8:5 Amalgamation awaits official 'death certificate' (Survey) 3,5:25 Showdown at Roxby Downs 31.8:2 Morris, C.A.E. head reassure on merger 7,5:4 Roxby dilemma (Leader) 31,8:2 Uni, C.A.E. groups to talk to Minister 11.5:5 35 arrested at Roxby as police block fails Uni,-CA.E. merger 'will not be enforced' 31,8:12 12.5:1 Uranium sales to continue 7.9:8 Tertiary merger cloud 13,5:2 16^9•3^"''^'^ """iu™ option '.will treble exports' Uni seeks $3 m. to build units for students 17.5:6 Vic. M.P.'s back uranium ban 19.9:3 Uni. team finds disease cause 19.5:3 P.M. irks left on uranium plans 22,9-3 Uni. seeks old city building as office 25.5:3 Union backs P,M. on uranium 30 9-5 Uni, C.A.E, in open days 27.5:8 Radiation leaks into water at mine 5,10:10 Talks on future of C.A.E., Uni. 31.5:5 Economics 'limits uranium' 6,10-13 More fears for University (Leader) 4,6:2 Keep uranium in the ground, rally demands 12.10:C N.H. INDEX 127. 1983 URANIUM (Ccn't) VANDALISM (Con't) A.L.P, looks at uraniura policies 20.10:6 Graffiti writer beats gap defences 4.10:3 Hawke changes tune on uranium project 21.10:3 Vandals at Shortland hit Sunday schools 17.10:3 Uranium deal : Hawke attacked 22.10:3 Police arrest 86 in late-night patrols 24.10:3 Roxby Downs 'uncertain' 24.10:6 Out for a night in the street 31,10:1 Government under fire over uranium policy Missing leg saves men from jail terms 2.11:3 26,10:5 Grass 'came alive with people' 8.11:11 Cabinet 'to push strongly' for Roxby 29,10:5 Bricks 'thrown at house' 9.11:14 Party makes attack on uranium policy 31,10:12 Group 'sick of being sworn at' 10.11:9 Cabinet votes for Roxby mining 1,11:3 Charges at West End 11.11:7 A,L,P, warned on Roxby closure 2,11:4 Four convicted over damge to house 12.11:11 M,P,'s bullied on uranium 5,11:4 West End arrests continue 5.12:3 Uranium : Hawke has the numbers 7,11:1 Police arrest 25 20.12:8 P.M. wins caucus, now for party 8.11;1 Women in court over invincible graffiti 24.12:5 Labor's path to destruction (Leader) 8.11:2 Hundreds of public phones wrecked 29.12:1 New moves on uranium 9,11:4 Vandalisra (Leader) 30.12:2 Uranium mine worker suffered radiation 10,11:5 P.M, carpets Senator on uranium 11,11:3 VICTORIA Uranium contract doubts 12.11:10 Hawke uranium rebuff 14,11:1 Church strikes it rich (Parishioners invest church Uranium trade-offs likelv in A,L,P. 1,12:3 funds) 4,1:5 P,M, hints at easing of mining policy 1,12:3 Huge firearm haul 7,1:6 Government may widen uranium industry inquiry Protests on plan to fix fees of profession 3,12:10 8.1:5 A.L.P,'s left blamed for N.T. loss 5.12:1 Vic, financial duty to be reviewed 8.1:10 P.M.'s uranium hint 5.12:4 'Crirae,corruption in Telecora Union' (Casinos Decision on uranium to stand 6.12:7 inquiries) 13.1:6 Doubts over ranger workers' protection 8.12:6 $13,000 park fines could be waived 13.1:8 Unions called to meeting on uranium 9.12:5 7 killed in Vic. road crashes 17.1:11 Pub gets Curtin's portrait back 18.1:7 VALES POINT POWER STATICN Whale shoot defended (Stranded whales) 22.1:4 Pedal power waits for green light 25.1:3 'Crisis' report denied by power chief 5,1:5 17 houses lost in bushfire 2.2:1 Power cut view 'not backed by evidence' $2.5 ra, houses lost in Vic, fire 3.2:13 7.1:5 Dust cloud turns day to night 9.2:4 Complaints for N.T.H.C. 11,1:5 26 die as bushfires ravage two States 17,2:1 Failed generators back today 16.3:5 Fire death toll 69 18.2:1 Vales Pt, workers facing a bleak Christmas A time to give generously 18.2:2 4,8:3 Damage insurance sums 'will begin at $50 million' Don't stop Vales Point work, unions argue 18,2:6 24,8:4 Appeals quickly raise $2 million 18.2:6 N.S.W. offers whatever needed 18.2:6 Construction workers reject offer 11,11:5 Woraen, children and pets shelter in kindergarten (Cockatoo) 18.2:7 VANDALISM From one hell to another (Bushfires) 19,2:1 Trial by a storm of fire 19,2:2 Vandals wreck Kahibah pitch 24,1:1 New threat looms 19.2:10 'Vigilante' plan to protect football ovals Fire appeal passes $3 ra. 19,7:10 25,1:1 Fires under control but danger remains 21.2:5 Official takes on vandals 29,1:32 Hunter Valley people boost appeal funds (Fire Vandals damage falcon (Maitland) 8.3:4 appeal) 22,2:4 Vandals dig up cricket pitches 21,3:1 Big Victorian fire sparks new fear 22.2:4 Vandals could be harmed by chemicals 22,3:6 Victorian rain brings relief to fire fighters 2 bovs admitted over fumes 23.3:10 23,2:4 Cathedral window smashed by 'devil' 24,3:1 Cricket body gives $15,000 to help bushfire Professor in court over sign damage 15,4:3 victims 23.2:4 Mayor on trail of park vandal 27,4:3 Death toll hits 72 as fires contained 24.2:4 Canteen at school wrecked 28.4:5 Mother and daughter's escape was well done 28.2:3 Bomb exploded in truck 1,6:1 Lord Mayor's bushfire appeal hits $79,223 1.3:4 Three charged after party 6,6:3 S,E.C, men accused of taking fire evidence Men told to pay $815 each for spree of damage 4.3:1 (Terrance Skehan, Darren Williams) 17,6:3 Massive fire insurance payout 4,3:3 Bayswater cranes smashed, burnt 21,6:1 Town under threat from Victorian bushfire H.D.W,B, defaced 23.6:6 7.3:3 Garbage bin fine 2,7:9 Men jailed on charges over killing and cooking Three charged over house damage 5.7:6 dog 8,3:5 Man discharged on poster counts 7.7:7 4% swing to A,L.P. in Vic. by-election 21.3:3 State fights vandals with more after school Lessons of Ash Wednesday 22.3:2 activities 21.7:5 M.P. named in Vic. dairy case debate 23.3:4 H,V, schools named in anti-vandal scherae Inquiry into fire deaths begins 23.3:5 22,7:6 Victoria to look at poker machines 30.3:9 Damage to house 'done as revenge' 29,7:7 Vic. M.P. denies $40,000 A.L.P. link on pokies $1500 bill for greenery after vandals' attacks 1,4:10 29,8:4 Vic woraan rescued after bush trek (Dianne Men 'stormed' flat 1,9:1 Schneider) 6,4:3 Sydney party brings down most of the house 3-State hunt for escapee 9,4:4 30,9:5 i> 1U058126 3 0 949579 04 1 N.H. INDEX 128. 1983 VICTORIA (Con't) VICTORIA - CRIMES (Con't) Bushfire victims 'prey to dodgy builders' Bomb scare arrest 4.3:10 16,4:10 DOg killer on 'receiving end' 5.3:3 Man dies from lightning burns 25.4:3 Policeman charged over shooting 17.3:6 You're too fat to join Super Fund, Vic. M.P. Vic. M,P. hits back over dairy charges 24.3:5 told (Jane Hill) 6.5:5 Murder charge on grandmother 25,3:1 N,S,W. 'has 1500 full-time poker machine cheats' Fireman on arson count 26,3:5 (Casino inquiry) 7,5:5 Fireman gets bail on arson charges 28,3:8 Vic. M.P. wins fight (Jane Hill) 10.5:7 Escapees 'will shoot any copper in the way' Crime risk too high to permit casinos, 9,4:4 Cain tells Victorians (Casino inquiry) 25.5:5 Killing of angler was 'an impulse' 9,4:5 Man 'too proud to let house burn' died in fire Vic. police catch third of 4 escapees 21.4:3 25.5:10 Vic escapee recaptured 25.4:5 Telecom officials 'bribed' 26.5:6 Woman tells court boy drowned in bath 3.5:3 Casino control (Leader) 28,5:2 Granny cleared on kill charge 4.5:1 Loy Yang costs go beyond a joke for Victorians Police arrest man over air tickets 14.5:33 2.6:3 Balaclava link in murder 25.5:4 Vic, minister steps down for inquiry (Mr Bail for alleged killer 29.6:26 Landeryou) 12,7:3 Woman 'sent husband to death site' 30.6:8 Vic inquiry 'whitewash' (Mr Landeryou) 13,7:4 Boy, 10, involved in hold-ups 14.7:3 Landeryou inquiry terms announced 14,7:4 Stolen dogs used in fights to death 20.7:4 Waging a war against dingoes 14,7:5 Man cruelly beaten at police station 26.7:5 Bass Strait electric cable plan 15.7:8 Convicted murderer released after 13 years in jail 'Cosy' shelter proved a death trap 16,7:4 27.7:8 Invalid $22 m, tax rocks Vic, budget 6.8:9 A question of justice (Leith Ratten) 30.7:2 Cameras to catch red light runners 17,8:12 Vic. killers climb walls to escape 1.8:3 Victorian minister forced to resign (Mr Prison officers walk out over transfers 2.8:3 Landeryou) 1.9:4 Vic. escapees near N.S.W. 3.8:4 Coroner raps power body over'fires 7,9:5 State of emergency as Vic. jail strike widens Floods hit Vic, towns 9,9:5 6.8:4 Pokies under scrutiny 15.9:2 Blow into this...11,000 times 6.8:5 Victorians facing broad price rises 22.9:4 Vic. prison officers return to work 8,8:4 Deaths in fire result of error 30,9:12 Man jailed for meat substitution 9,8:5 Towns attacked in fire hearing 25.10:4 'Hunch' on Vic, jail escapees 15.8:5 Ash Wednesday mistakes 'are being repeated' 'Mr Stinky' may have struck again 16.8:11 26.10:4 Police set broad net for N.S.W. escaped killer High drug use by drivers : survey 31.10:5 17.8:4 Exercises aren't a lot of garbage 5.11:4 Gallagher's house 'from $133,500 benefits' Decriminalise prostitution : Vic, report 18.8:3 9,11:7 'The Tesian' waits for freedom 20,8:9 Report shows landlords want capital gains, not B.L.F. boss appears for court case 20.8:12 rent 16,11:16 Gallagher gifts for 'industrial relations' Firework kills father of 5 21,11:9 25.8:5 Bidder pays $80 for copy of P,M,'s maiden Two raen for trial on death 31.8:6 speech 21,11:12 Trot trainer on drug charges 7.9:15 Couple died in gutter during fire 30.11:19 Police raid homes for escapees 20.9:13 Pokies out in Victoria 2.12:1 Vic. escapees slip through net 27.9:3 Hundreds battle to control bushfire 21.12:19 Vic. police take first of four dangerous escapees Cain withdraws over threats 30.12:6 28.9:10 Wife's axe death blamed on eye drops 1.10:4 VICTORIA - CRIMES Vic. man fined over pictures of children 12.10:12 House fire claims another victim 4.1:3 Woman 'jumped on raan from wall' 20.10:3 Killing motive missing 5,1:7 Saw, knife in brutal raurder 2.11:4 3 slain in Vic, raurder, suicide 5.1:7 Spy helps police trap child pornographers Police end farm fire inquiry 5,1:9 7.11:1 Police hunt dangerous Vic. prison escapees Vic. H.S.C. questions 'sold in taxi' 24.11:6 (William Norton, Douglas Hendra) 5.1:25 Children, husband 'knifed by woman' 14.12:5 $150,000 damage 6,1:6 Speed law 14.12:9 Blind woman raped twice 7.1:6 Stolen $1.3 m, 'spent on massage girl' 15.12:3 Q-C to conduct all Vic, crime cases (John Call girl claira denied 16.12:8 Phillips) 12,1:4 Army explodes parcel bomb 27,12:4 Politics out of the courts (Leader : new Man questioned over death of woraan, 63 27,12:4 prosecution measures) 13,1:2 Vic, police crack down on videos 30,12:6 $50 'on the spot' (Bogus police) 17,1:7 Gambling win used to repay bank 18,1:5 VaUNTEER RESCUE ORGANISATIONS Court told prison air escape planned (Pentridge) 21,1:4 ^ 300 hours of high-flying service 1,1:2 Boys found guilty of manslaughter 3,2:6 Holiday keeps copter busy 3.i;i Bones 'linked to 1980 murders' (Tynong Nth) Approval for helipad conditional 5,i:3 C.B. call can be a welcorae sound 10 1-3 Skeleton in bush probably woman's 7.2:8 A copter network worth considering 17.1:6 Vic. police find more bones (Tynong Nth) 8 2-3 Copter flies to aid of 'hermit' 11.2-3 Police stop counting after $500,000 (Burglary Rescue vehicle handed over 8.4:5 proceeds) 1,3:4 Coastguard appeals for aid (Port Stephens) 17.6:5 Bonds, fines for B.L.F, payments 3.3:3 N.H. INDEX 129, 1983 WAGES AND PENALTY RATES (Con't) VOLUNTEER RESCUE ORGANISATIONS (Con't) Building unions meet on bans 19,4:4 Rescue services to be revaraped 27.6:3 Building unions put peace plan 20,4:4 Coast guard goes up in the world 27.6:11 Building unions modify claims 21,4:7 Maitland S,E,S, sets its sights higher 14.7:10 W,A, employers want loading scrapped 21,4:8 Legality proraised for crest 29,8:5 Building unions' proposal rejected 22,4:5 R,A,A,F to provide 'airlift' 21,9:8 P.M. appeals for wage restraint 29,4:1 New helicopter base gets a bumper donation Hawke firm on no pay, hours move 4,5:1 5.10:7 P.M, keen to keep wage rise below 4% 4,5:6 Trainees a boon for Coast Guard 21,11:7 P,M, calls for pay restraint at talks 10.5:7 $4000 for helipad work 19.12:4 A.C.T.U. to meet on wage rise 14.5:4 WAGES AND PENALTY RATES A.C.T.U. to discuss wage increases at meeting today 17,5:5 Wild card in wage freeze (Leader) 3.1:2 A,C,T,U. pushes pay rise 18.5:1 Unions plan action to oppose wage freeze A.CT.U. pay claira (Leader) 19.5:2 decision 5,1:3 A,L,P, will fight pay rise larger than 4%:Hawke Governraent attacked over recent spate of price 19,5:3 rises 7.1:3 Full A,C,T,U. wage claim would spike strategy Hayden 'hopes unions will back freeze' 13,1:1 20,5:1 Railway raen get rise 13.1:5 Pay rise 'won't flow on' 20,5:5 Oil strikers return 13,1:5 A,C,T.U. ready to compromise on hard-line wage Workers accept cuts in pay (Waterside workers derate nds 25,5:4 at Glebe Is,) 15.1:1 Canberra goes for half-yearly wage scheme 27.5:3 Firemen get 4% pay increase 15.1:8 Miners register highest wage increases 27.5:6 MacPhee agrees to oil talks 15.1:10 Opposition predicts pay rise call will fail Wage claim may gain momentura (Building Industry) 28,5:3 17.1:4 Wage pause begins to bite as caucus denies Jobs rely on pause : P.M, 17,1:11 A,C,T.U, 1.6:5 A,C.T.U, to raeet on wage freeze 18,1:5 Oil case judge impressed by 'no flow-on' pledge Ministers to raeet on wage freeze savings 3,6:4 19.1:3 National wage case in June 4,6:4 Clash likely on wage freeze 19,1:3 A,C,T.U, lodges claim for wage rise 11.6:9 A,C.T.U. blunders into a trap (Leader : wage Retailers attack staff pay increase 11.6:11 freeze) 20.1:2 F.l.A. wants wage rise limit 17.6:7 Hopes slim for oil inudstry peace 21.1:3 Package for building workers 24.6:5 Northern miners raiss pay benefits (Retrenchraent A.L.P, opposes wage rise exceeding 4% 25.6:9 pay) 22.1:1 Wage indexation sought by A.C.T.U. 30.6:3 Pay freeze fails in its dishonest objectives Industrial unrest warning 1,7:5 24.1:2 New wage-fixing plan vital : A,CT,U, 2.7:5 Cabinet refuses pay rise in oil unions 26.1:4 Award raay bring peace (Building Industry) 6,5% boost for biscuit trade 26,1:4 8.7:5 Wage freeze out : A,L,P, 27.1:4 Government to back 4% national wage rise 14.7:5 Oil companies 'won't back away' over pay claim Building workers back new award 14.7:8 27.1:5 Government calls for full indexation 15.7:3 Freeze somersault (Leader : A.L.P, position 'Early' pay at B.H.P, too 15,7:7 on freeze) 28.1:2 Builders to consider package 10,7:4 Freeze stops nurses' wage application 28,1:5 Yearly indexation 'unrealisitc' 20,7:8 A,L,P, backs 'anti-freeze' industrial action W.A, keeps 17% holiday loading 21.7:7 28.1:5 B.L.F, rejects pay and conditions package Oil dispute may force early election 29,1:3 21,7:7 Labor to push pay policy 31,1:1 Employer bid to suspend wage hearing rejected Government will spend $800,000 to promote 22.7:5 wage freeze 2,2:3 Employer may seek union fines 26.7:7 Unions to fight 5 year pay cut (James N. Wage case halt denied 27.7:7 Kirby) 4,2:8 Award seen as building 'pacifier' 28.7:4 Bank workers seek rise 5,2:8 Paint makers rebuked 28.7:6 Unions join forces to fight firm's 5% pay cut 4.3% pay rise due for 6.3 m, workers 29,7:3 (James N, Kirby) 5,2:9 Fury over retrenchraent pay ruling 30.7:4 200 workers attend site rate hearing 11,2:5 Average weekly earnings jurap 7.2% 3.8:3 Engineers 4% rise rejected 11,2:6 Builders' labourers accept new pay package Airport raen win site raoney 16,2:5 4.8:4 N,S,W,, Qld rainers drop pay claim 5.3:1 Appeals over redundancy pay decision 5.8;4 Hawke foreshadows pay pause extension 12,3:3 Penalty rates 'sandwich' McDonalds 10.8:3 Opposition not on summitt list 15,3:4 Call to extend wage pause 10.8:7 More invited to economic talks 18.3:4 Private bus drivers get $25 rise 10,8:9 Building peace hopes fade 26.3:3 Industries fight full flow-on of C,P,I. 12.8:4 Metal talks stop on wages 31,3:3 Employers attack cost of building peace 17.8:11 Bjelke to seek 'no strike' comraitment at sununit Uniform wage rate increases urged 18,8:6 2,4:5 Earnings up by 0,5% 19,8:6 Metal workers' pay report 'distorted' 7,4:7 Wages case adjourned 20,8:12 Outlays that cost jobs 11,4:2 Penalty rates to get review 22,8:1 Long wait tipped for wage rise 16.4:1 B,H,P,, F,I,A, lose appeal against awards Stand-downs tipped over bans (Building Industry) 27,8:3 16.4:3 Pay formula accord 31,8:5 B.W,I..U. softens stand 18,4:1 P,M, backs pay stand 7,9:4 Unions oppose moves to scrap penalty rates Pay claims will not be tolerated 13,9:1 18,4:1 b- 10058126 3 0 949579 04 1 N,H, INDEX 130. 1983 WAGES AND PENALTY RATES (Con't) WARATAH ESTATE (Con't) A.C.T.U. threat over wages claira 16.9:1 Waratah tram job begins 11.5:8 Threat posed by sectional rises 17.9:3 Estate contract signed 25,5:4 Fight grows on penalties 17.9:5 Abattoir demolition hinges on talks 26,5:5 The rich get richer, statistics say 17.9:9 Unions lift some abattoir bans 27,5:1 Pay award row to halt building 21.9:4 Waratah Estate to open 28,9:16 Wage pause holds down rises 21.9:7 Crowds flock to Warabrook opening attractions Industrial action in building 22.9:4 3.10:4 Building workers walk-off likelty to spread Thousands flock to new estate 4.10:5 23.9: 3 Tram tracks soon 5.10:12 4.3% pay lift 'blow to jobs' 24.9:1 Line cost sharing sought 19,10:4 Rise in return for a promise (Leader) 24.9:2 Abattoir sale allowed 17.11:3 Building agreeraent faces final hurdle 24.9:3 Unions seek pay deal 27.9:5 WATER SUPPLY AND SEWERAGE Building 'deal' backed 28.9:14 Building wage deal may be doomed 30.9:3 New dam will help to make life easier for Valley What do they earn (Local Government figures) landowners 5.1:7 1.10:2 Angry ratepayers refuse to raeet full water bill Deadweight of penalty rates 1.10:2 12.1:3 Metalworkers accept wage committment 5,10:6 Residents angry at sewerage odour (Corlette) Metalmen get 4,3% wage rise, give warning 12.1:10 7,10:1 Threat to suspend irrigation licences (Excess Liberals' wages policy queried 8,10:3 water usage) 12,1:12 P,M, attacks Liberal's wage plan 10,10:3 Clerical error leads to double trouble 14,1:1 Wage guidelines face new test 15,10:12 Port Shire supports water rate change 14,1:4 Juniors want to keep part-time jobs 18,10:3 Residents to watch works (Corlette) 14.1:12 A,C.T.U. rebukes wage guidelines critic Harsher water bans (Central Coast) 15,1:10 19.10:7 Billing facts needed to check water rate 18.1:5 Award rates of pay reflect wage pause 19.10:11 Quality of railk 'threatened' 19,1:10 National wage test case 'vital' for N.S,W. Rates fund details undecided 20,1:5 unions 20,10:5 Drain is a 'nightmare' for Lake parents (Kilaben Food union case 'first major test of guidelines' Bay) 20.1:5 21,10:3 Garbage disposal unit ban lifted 25.1:5 Union rebuff to wage case 22,10:10 $640 m. plan for water 26.1:1 Wage system 'essential' 24,10:5 The great water splurge (Leader : Inland Water Hope seen for building pay deal 28,10:8 Scherae) 27.1:2 Car dealers will pay 4,3% increase 29,10:10 Water plans 'vague' (inland water scheme) Workers defy union on wages 2.11:3 27.1:3 Peace seen in building agreement 3.11:3 H.D.W.B. agrees to water use raove (Water rates) Women still earn less 3.11:4 3.2:3 Wages figures 'not true indication' 11.11:4 State 'failure' with Hunter water plan 4.2:5 Commission refuses wage increase 15.11:6 Act curbs water readings (Rental accomodation) M.P.'s will get pay rise 16.11:4 10.2:3 Building unions seek new deal 16.11:4 Tomago pumping station refitted 15,2:8 Hawke optimistic on wages 21.11:7 H,D,W.B, set on sewage works (Swansea) 1,3:3 New pay plan to go tb the Commission 22.11:15 Residents oppose plan for sewerage works Wages pause holds 23.11:5 (Swansea) 4,3:6 Peace pledge by building unions 23.11:6 Plant would 'pollute the Lake' 9.3:7 5% rise to oil workers 25.11:9 Swansea sewage plant furore 12.3:4 Oil workers 4.3% rise 29,11:5 Iraprovement in dara water expected soon 12.3:9 School Workers angry over pay 1.12:6 Labor to stay out of Japan coal talks 14.3:1 Loader agreement at risk 5,12:6 Hunter Valley town battlingwater crisis A.CT.U. confident on pay plan 7,12:14 (Murrurundi) 17,3:3 Water rating system 'no benefit to coramunity WALLSEND DISTRICT HOSPITAL 17,3:5 Sewerage plan may cost $7000 a house (Wangi Doctors issue ultimatum 6,1:4 Gary Bay) 18,3:3 Teaching status for Wallsend Hospital 29,8:16 Rates opponent 'paid full Bill' 23,3:3 New faces on Boards of two city hospitals Burwood outfall : a $30 m. headache* 31,3:1 16.12:9 Outfall money must be found (Leader) 2,4-2 The solution is boring (Spear Points) 2,4:2 WARATAH ESTATE Water rate aid approved 5.4:1 A complicated hardship fund (Leader) 6,4-2 Big plans for Waratah 15.1:2 Residents promise fight (Swansea sewage'works) 6,4:4 Waratah Estate project set back 12.4:1 'Fruitful' talks on Waratah Estate 18.4:5 Hardship fund's rfjles for eligibility 6.4:8 $250 ra, estate plan left in city's lap u n^w 0°^""* hardship fund condemned 7.4:7 21.4:1 H.D.W.B, avoids hardship responsibility, Kern may lose $500,000 22,4:1 consumers charge 13,4:12 Council faces a tough decision (Leader) Cessnock women want action over algae stains 25.4:2 Waratah land pact building : Kern 27.4:1 Surf beaches strewn with sewage waste 16,4:1 Kern will buy estate 4,5:1 Dungog s water also a problera 16,4:3 Go-ahead for "aratah (Leader) 5.5:2 Board stops dam water 18.4:4 Waratah decision 'unanimous' 5,5:4 Sewage blights the beaches (Leader) 19,4:2 N,H, INDEX 131, 1983 WATER SUPPLY AND SEWBRAGE (Con't) WATER SUPPLY AND SEWERAGE (Con't) H,D,W,B, switches to Tillegra Dam plan, drops Westlakes residents angry over $8000, sewerage . Johnsons Ck 19,4:3 levy 20,8:10 H,D,W,B, Tillegra Dam proposal 'criminal' Warning on water bans 23,8:4 20, 4:1 Sewage serainar 25,8:7 Water rate protest 'backed by Wran' 20,4:3 Pollution raeeting cancelled 26.8:6 Minister's tour lacks scents (Leader : Whelan) Whelan queries sewerage upgrading at Burwood 21,4:2 29,8:3 Whealan to visit H,D,W,B, works 21,4:5 Cleaner beaches (Leader) 30,8:2 3 no-pay plans counter H.D.W,B, 21,4:7 Water Board 'inefficient, inadequate' 1,9:5 Minister raises hopes on sewerage works 22,4:1 Dam news an anti-climax 1,9:7 $140 m, river scheme to begin soon 22,4:4 Water Board likely to face changes (Sydney) The sewage plant (Leader) 23,4:2 3,9:5 Board 'is breaking pollution promise' 30.4:9 Anger at free water move (Housing Commission) Sydney Water Board 'wastes millions' 30,4:9 5,9:4 320 seek H,D,W,B, rates relief 30,4:9 Year of change for H,D,W.B, and its consuraers No subsidy for public tenants : H.D.W.B. head (Survey) 3.5:17 6.9:6 Water Board 'insults' M.P.'s 6.5:6 Wyong wins fight for sewerage scheme 7.9:3 Dirty water 'costs dairy men cash' 12.5:7 H,D,W,B. fund aids 100 ratepayers 21.9:5 Dairy company may take water samples 14.5:13 Sewerage works 'guaranteed' 22.9:3 Glenbawn Dam project begins 24,9:9 Barrack to chair meetings 18,5:5 Staff cut 'could slash 30% off rates' (H.D.W.B.) Cardiff faraily loses water in rates protest (Roskell Family) 5,10:1 19.5:1 Whelan rejects water rate study 5,10:6 Tourism move (Glennies Creek Dam) 25.5:7 Public meeting on beach pollution 25.5:10 What it will cost you to clean up beaches 10,10:1 Shake-up for Water Board (Sydney) 26.5:4 Sponge baths in rates row (Roskell Family) Club upset over creek (Throsby Creek) 26.5:5 10,10:3 Tillegra Dam report 'errs' 26.5:7 Irrigators restricted to 10% 13.10:5 400 at public meeting over beach pollution Sydney's loss (Leader) 15.10:2 30.5:3 Waterless but not beaten yet : Roskell Family Water rates unlikely to fall despite usage 17,10:3 drop 31,5:5 Alternative for water charges 24.10:4 Hunter water rates up 7% 1.6:1 Rates moratorium lifted 28.10:4 300 vote not to pay full water rate 2.6:1 Still no water in rate protest 1.11:8 Five other sites seen for sewage works Water committee loses Bridgman 5.11:5 2.6:5 $740,000 for effluent works 5.11:10 Irrigation water may fail in 1984 6.6:6 Water price rises 'have little effect' 8.11:6 Farmers face grim future as rain misses dams $1.5 m, to help Waratah sewerage 9,11:7 7.6:4 Paterson to head water use task force 14.11:3 Dam water is drying up 11,6:1 Sewerage subsidy 15.11:3 Mines seen as 'sewer pipes' (Burwood Colliery) H.D.W.B. leads way in user pays 22.11:6 15.6:1 Options on beach work 22.11:6 Merewether Beach closed again 16.6:1 Consumers want limit on H.D.W.B. 24.11:7 Pollution closes three beaches 18.6:10 Tillegra land buy approved 25.11:3 It is time for a review of the rating system Waterless family to continue protest 28.11:1 basis 20.6:6 Pupils get day off over Water 29.11:7 Brightwater petition 5.12:13 $369,000 contract awarded 25,6:5 Leisure plan for dam 7.12:3 Beaches in city closed again 29,6:1 Call to recycle water for industry 7.12:29 Plea for dam work funds (Glenbawn) 29,6:7 New waste water system ('godsend') 8.12:6 Polluted beaches re-open 30,6:6 Support for developraent at dam 9.12:6 Beaches 'not worse' 2,7:3 Glenrock : no tests yet over illnesses 9.12:8 No reduction of time in water purity tests But public to raake final decision, rainister says 8.7:7 10.12:3 Pollution on the beaches 9.7:3 Group to press minister on beach pollution Burwood Beach (Advertisement) 10.12:11 9,7:4 Sewage in Lake (Leader) 13.12:2 Aid slams water comraittee 19,7:4 Sewerage plant petition (Barden Bay) 13.12:3 Tunnel plan for sewage 20,7:5 Sewage plant 'Council concern' 14.12:11 Pollution readings corae too late for bathers Pumping station 16.12:8 21,7:1 The Burwood pollution (Leader) 19.12:2 H.D,W,B. funds 'being considered' 22,7;3 Sewage : the options 28.12:2 8000 letters complain about new water rating 'Hidden costs' in Beach clean-up (Burwood options) system 22,7:6 31.12:4 Dry summer ahead for Hunter farmers 26,7:7 WATER SUPPLY AND SEWERAGE - STRIKES AND DISPUTES Council calls meeting to look at water pollution problems 27,7:5 Talks fail to end strike at dam 17.8:8 H.D,W.,B. seeking dara funds 28.7:5 Water Board strike threatened 27.8:12 Sydney job tipped for Board chief 28,7:5 Users' comraittee request study on water WEAPONS rating 28,7:6 Law allows water-use readings 28,7:6 Security firm's firearm policy 'incredible' H,D,W,B. ends daily beach pollution readings 13.4:1 1,8:1 Security firm defends itself on gun issue 14.4:2 H,D,W,B, seeks agreement on sandbeds pollution Gun control (Leader) 14.4:2 3.8:4 Survey on water rating for political parties 19,8:4 b 10058126 3 0 949579 04 1 N.H. INDEX 132. 1983 WEAPONS (Con't) WEATHER (Con't) Food, flood crisis soon : report (Greenhouse Stockton bomb 13.7:9 effect) 20,10:5 Stricter gun controls 'would not cut crime' No need for panic on weather : scientists 4.8:5 22.10:10 Gun control (Leader) 5.8:2 Wet time ahead 2,11:1 Collector has arms full (Ella Denton) 31.8:3 Temperatures soar 9,11:3 Deluge leaves chaos in wake 14,12:1 WEATHER Rainfall brings relief, problems 28,12:1 More storms in N.S.W. expected 1.1:4 WEIGHTLIFTING Rain welcome but drought goes on 3.1:1 Rain brings relief to Valley's farmers, Birthday boys seek weightlift titles 23.3:36 vignerons 4,1:1 Weightlifters return with gold 29.3:26 Day of sun, fire & storras 10.1:1 Lifters' title bid (Robert Rogers, Steve Sutton) Cyclone whips W.A, towns 10,1:3 23.6:14 Wind makes Valley swelter 11,1:3 Rogers youngest in weightlift titles 23.7:36 A terrific day for sun & surf 1,2:3 Lifter's bid for national title (Greg Hayman) Two dead as heat hits N,S,W. 1,2:9 7.9:36 Mercury reaches 45 degree in Valley 10.2:3 Birthday 'gift' for weightlifter 22.11:20 Wall of ice blocks rail tunnel 16,2:4 Official puzzled, angry 30.11:40 Heat and wind bring havoc to Hunter 18,2:6 Relief comes after hottest March day on record WESTERN AUSTRALIA 10,3:1 Rain misses areas of most need 17.3:4 P.M. warned off W.A. election 5.1:1 Flood prompts emergency phone row (Wangi) Blunt words from the golden west (State Election) 18,3:1 6.1:2 Lake homes flooded 18.3:7 An all-in fight for W.A, (Leader) 6.1:2 Rain 'not enough, came too late' 18.3:7 Green light for preliminary studies in W.A. Weekend's rain could spell new life for grain smelter 6.1:4 growers 21,3:3 Cyclone whips W.A. towns 10.1:3 Rain brings relief, but more needed 22.3:1 Population shift 11.1:4 Rain will make meat bill soar 23,3:1 Gerrymander is alive and thriving in W.A. Rain brings relief to Vic, farmers but stock 27.1:2 die 23,3:12 W.A. steel cartel move alleged 2.2:4 Weather disrupts holidays, farmers miss out Former W.A. steel manager tells'of 'illegal' 4.4:1 discounts pact 3.2:5 Rain aid to crops, misses dams 14.4:1 The forgotten poll in W.A. (leader) 18.2:2 Good rain boosts hopes in Northern N.S.W, Swing to Labor expected in W.A. 19.2:9 Qld 27.4:6 Labor wins W.A. with 8% swing 21.2:1 Rain fills dams, hits show, sport 2.5:3 Another solid regime goes (Leader) 21.2:2 R.A.A.F. copter in flood fight 24,5:5 Challenge for W.A, Liberal leadership 22.2:6 Queensland S,E.S. to check on properties New W,A, leader grew up in the Labor Party cut off by floods 25,5:4 (Brian Burke) 23,2:6 Food airlifted to town isolated by Qld floods 22 affected by toxic fumes at fun park 1,3:8 26.5:5 Communities in three States prepare to ride out Hunter drought over-official 27,5:1 storms (Cyclone Ken) 4,3:3 Qld Premier visits flood areas as water rises Bus driver says crash horrific 21.3:4 27,5:4 Great gold swindle ends in stalemate 5.4:2 250,000 cattle and sheep could drown in Gold, silver found at W.A. man's horae (Mickelberg) floods 28,5:9 10,5:5 More floods due to hit North 30,5:1 W,A, slashes government salaries 23,6:1 Rural Qld faces $440 m, flood bill 31,5:6 52 plucked off rig 2,9:7 Fodder drops to flood-bound stock begin W,A, acts to salvage bill 16,9:12 2,6:8 W,A. launches inquiry into government functions At least summer is a day closer 3,6:3 20,9:5 Cold snap hits State brings snow, frost W.A, town tense after aborigines and police 10.6:3 clash 10,10:11 Cold snap will continue but power safe W,A, M,L.C, punched in house bar argument. 28,6: 1 13.10:5 Temperatures on the rise again 30.6:6 W.A, budget safe and steady, Burke says 14.10:4 Cold snap brings snow to tops 8.7:3 Dead boy 'dragged by hair' to police van 2,11:31 Fog puts a damper on air traffic 20.7:7 Minister 'vowed to get police' 3.11:7 Tops still has cover of snow 23.7:3 Apology sought from W.A. lawyer 4,11:3 Snow 8 cm. deep at Barrington Tops 5,8:4 Homes blacked out by storra 30.9:3 Policeman 'drinking before brawl' 5,11:3 Torrents of rain but no relief for irrigators Gold conviction overturned 5,11:3 5,10:3 Policeman 'kicked youth' 8,11:5 Rain restricts air services 6.10:13 Boy 'dead two hours after arrest' 10,11:4 Water hazards, on and off course 7.10:1 Youth 'bleeding' at police lock-up 11.11:4 Record rainfall lashes Wollongong 15.10:3 $50,000 for loss of birds 12,11:4 Power fails in storm 17,10:1 Roebourne brawl 'was like attack on animals' River break bans in Vic, 17,10:1 16.11:6 Farmers fear dry summer 17,10:1 Inquest hears how brawl shook police sergeant Violent storm destroys shed in welcome horae 17,11:5 ^^^-10:1 Thought officer drunk : nurse ?2,11:4 Detective told police kicked youth the death 7,12:15 W ' ""^rmm,^ N,H. INDEX 133, 1983 WESTERN AUSTRALIA (Con't) WINE INDUSTRY AND TRADE (Con't) Drink 'last straw' in death 20,12:5 Wyndham wins export wine order 30.3:12\ Blood 'found on police boots 21.12:30 Wine festival 'a disaster' 7.4:1 Hunter wine festival was successful : chairman WESTERN SUBURBS HOPSITAL 8.4:5 1983 'a year of premium quality' (Survey) Baby boom in city's west 1,9:1 3.5: 27 Buffs splurge on H.V. reds 20.6:6 WHARVES AND WHARF LABOUR Greiner warns on wine labelling 25.6:1 E.Jl. Commissions $14 ra. zinc plant 15.2:6 Wyndham takes wine show honours 25.6:10 Wran urges all to 'give a little more' 22.3:5 Hunter wine labels 'under attack' 27.6:3 Waterside retirements 20,4:10 H.V. wine industry facing row over labelling Wharves chief leaves with hope (Bob Rose) 29.6:1 22,4:12 Massive moveraent of bulk wine into the Hunter Union leader headed for retirement 27,4:4 defended 1.7:4 Code on wine labelling urged 8.7:8 Shift ftrork plan makes sense (Leader) 28.4:2 Wine expo supplement 14.7 Stewart sees ore loader facility 5,5:6 Loopholes in new wine rules 18.7:2 Alumina berth goes to work 6,5:5 Thousands attracted to Hunter wine expo 19.7:4 Task force to check wharves 10.6:6 Wineraaker hits at 'campaign' against Hunter Propeller wash from tugs cause wharf to subside 25.7:1 (No, 5 Lee) 14.9:10 $1 m. loan to aid Tyrrell's 26.7:3 $7 m, share for grain depot 23,9:6 The long flat stretched as far as the Barossa, First female on the waterfront (Alana House) and all for a good red 27.7:13 2.11:3 Champagne tasters share a Waratah past 3.8:10 WHARVES AND WHARF LABOUR-STRIKES AND DISPUTES Valley wine takes prestigious award 19.8:3 Wine tax 'blunder' 29.8:1 M,S.B, operators stop Port coal loading Another winery raay change hands (J.Y. Tulloch) 23.3:15 31.8:3 Harbour coal row goes on 24,3:6 Newport tipplers fall for Dr Jurd 1,9:1 Coal-loader row a blow to trade talks 25.3:3 Wran urges review of wine excise tax 1,9:6 Loading dispute 'has cost $13 ra,' (M,S,B.) Wineries move to verify vintage labels 26,3:1 9.9:1 Coal loading resumes as strike ends 29,3:11 Self-regulation in the wine industry 12,9:2 Shift work plan makes sense (Leader : Grain Industry split on table wine tax move 19,9:1 handling authority) 28,4:3 Minister expected to act on labelling 19.9:14 Strike stops coal loading 6.8:1 Kerin harried over wine excise 20.9:3 M.S.B, electricians to meet on strike 9,.S:10 Canberra slashes tax on wine 22.9:1 End of strike frees coal 10,8:9 Upper Hunter wine festival (Supplement) 23.9 Two strikes over 29,11:5 Best ways to bluff a wine buff (Murray Tyrell book) Dockers' walk-off 2,12:l5 4.10:1 Loader action brings coal ship queue 7,12:12 Wyndham wines win 15 awards 4.10:4 20,000 at Upper Hunter festival 4,10:7 WILLIAM LYNE HOSPITAL A crisis for the wine industry (Leader) 3,11:29 Talks on code of ethics 7,11:10 'Doomed' hospital sees Director 19,9:1 Hunter wines take top national awards 19,11:3 Public invited to raeeting over threatened Wineraaker lost for words after 25 years 23.11:3 hospital closure 20,9:5 Vignerons predict a record year after weekend Call for new William Lyne building 21.9:5 rain 29.12:4 Hospital staff to study Lyne scherae 30,11:5 WOLLONGONG WINE INDUSTRY AND TRADE Blasts caused by steel plant 4,1:9 Low-alcohol drinks a cool substitute (Grapes Graft charge : Mayor sits in(Frank Arkell) without wrath) 3,1:1 22,9:1 Relabel order on Hunter wine (Richmond Grove) Election eve muckraking alleged 23,9:4 22,1:1 WOMEN Hunter prefix on wine label 28,1:6 1983 vintage festival aims to be tops 1,2:9 Heatwave sends hopes for good vintage crashing Recession 'hits at women workers' 7,1:4 2,2:3 $18,000 for Maitland refuge 25.2:5 Old champagne bottle for auction 5,2:3 Demand for action on women's programs 28,12:15 From under a pyramid to the palate 7.2:1 Auction of women highlights issues 14,3:4 Hunter wines win 72 medals in Sydney 19.2:35 Help request rejected so women's refuge closes The noble rot has set in ... Hurrah 2.3:3 23,3:9 Hunter winemaker's humble beginnings (Karl Women 'scapegoats for unemployraent' 12.4:4 Stockhausen) 4,3:1 Working women on the defensive 25,4:2 Kurri girl is festival queen 5.3:3 Secretaries : fighting a stereotype 25.5:17 Vintage festival hit by election 7,3:4 Career woraen 'need to impress ambition' 30.6:6 Shortage of good wine forecast 9.3:5 10 men to oversee status of women 5.7:3 Anger over document on women 11,7:5 Carnival highlight of wine festival 10.3:9 Male pride punctured : women top drivers Procession, fair and dinner to climax wine 20,7:5 festival 11.3:5 Six arrests follow brawl at festival 14.3:1 $10,000 grant (Working Women's Centre) 28.9:14 Hayden attends festival dinner 14.3:7 Girls who get their hands dirty 19,10:21 A different audience at vintage festival 16.3:8 Women's refuge faces closure 22,11:7 Woraen on the coalfields 7.12:21 Exposing women fairly 28,12:13 S 10058126 3 J. k/ UL^ 0 949579 04 1 N,H, INDEX 134. 1983 WOOL INDUSTRY YOUTH (Con't) 3% drop in wool 8.1:4 Job plan a waste of $36 ra. in 1982 : report Plan to raove Newcastle wool press rejected 12.10:1 3.6:9 C.Y.S.S. given funds boost 19.10:11 Wool sales 'to stay for year' 30.6:7 Schemes for jobless get funds 21.10:7 'Look at riot inquiry' call 29.10:1 W.E.A. (WORKER'S EDUCATIONAL ASSOCIATION) Priest acts to beat rioting 4.11:5 School defends allegations of drug taking 17.11; Modern role for W.E.A. 26.3:7 Council rejects youth plan 17.11:3 W.E.A. is seeking tutors 23.11:14 Westy youth worried over drug remarks 19.11:5 W.E.A. : the easy way to learn 31.12:5 Youth support 'to city advantage' ^2.11:7 Minister opens C.Y.S.S. (Belmont) 25.11:12 WYEE Youth's Council plan at Lake 12.12:6 Grant extends youth service (Maitland) 12,12:7 Families for eviction from Wyee land 30.11:6 $40,000 for prograra 30,12:5 Wyee land sale study likely 7.12:19 Wyee landowners can give case 14.12:17 Wyee land inspected 22.12:4 WYONG Hooker to build centre 18.4:4 Pre-fab housing estate for Wyong (Building Supplement) 23.8:5 Support for Lake project 1.10:23 Facing up to life without traffic 31.12:9 Y,M.C,A, & Y,W,C,A, Y,M.C,A. body raeets 19.9:14 YOUTH Wide range of courses for young jobless 14,1:6 Job plan for 500 Hunter, Coast youth 20,1:1 Computers a first for youth centre 22,1:1 N.S.W. youth refuges get $3 raillion 22.1:9 Job subsidy funds will be extended to State programs 24.1:3 Youth corps 'does not cater to needs' 24, 1:3 Money to employ 91 youths sought 25,1:4 Clianges to welfare body likely 3.2:4 A growing course for jobless 4,2:5 Warners Bay girl wins regional youth quest 24,2:4 Jobless raake funds call 2,3:8 Youth title to Gloucester 7,3:4 Work for 270 Valley youth 12,3:4 Government campaign to seek jobs for school leavers 28,3:3 Course wants boys (C^iarlestown Y.S.S.) 29. 3:11 Youth Corps work begins in Valley 1.4:10 Valley's young runaways - victims of the recession 8.4:7 Education prograra earns new honour 13.4:4 Commune co-op plan for jobless youth 28,4: 3 State gives $22,000 to youth refuge il. 5:9 Rise in CY.S.S. funds misses Newcastle 7.6:1 CY,S,S, facing crisis in accomraodation 9,6:9 The world according to youth 25,6:7 Singleton Council's jobs plan pays off 29,6:5 Lake youth support sbheme call 1,8:5 Awards for youth groups 1,8:8 Youth care finance has its grey areas 1.8:10 Young offenders (Leader) 10,8:2 Toronto jobless support centre 10,8:13 Action urged on drift to crime 10,8:13 Budget boost for the Young 19,8:4 Support group makes cuts 9,9:5 C,Y,S,S, prograra gets 10% boost 16,9:5 Forum to look at needs of youth 5.10-11 Youth grants 8,10:7