08 Apr 1974
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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Apr 08, 1974
Page
1
The Australian debate over the national anthem continues with a strong push for Advance Australia Fair. Polls show overwhelming support among the public, while government officials weigh the final decision amid party tensions.
The envoy Tort Moresby reports Austin appoints Thomas Kingsian Critehs Fey 88 as ambassador to Thailand. After five years in residence he was sworn in by Acting Chief Justice Mr Nistice Frost in a ceremony honoring service and duty.
Mr Jones confirmed a 354 million order with Australia National Lines. The shipment involved West German shipyards Blohm und Voss and Nordseewerke for delivery in 1976 weighing heavy tonnage, with plans to set up operations and pacing in Tan port.
The Labor Cabinet moved to press ahead with several controversial bills to block the Senate and trigger a double dissolution as Parliament nears dissolution. Opposition leaders warned senators may back the government finances. Cabinet approved defence, airports, and AM FM broadcasting while planning a Senate showdown on Supply bills.
In the Senate at least one of the four Independents is likely to side with the Government if the Opposition moves to cut funding this week. Senator Negus of Western Australia expresses doubt that MPs can withhold Sir Wy’s approval. he often votes with the Government. The other three Independents lean to the Opposition, with Senator Hanan set to announce his stance today. Senator Tribull is reportedly undecided. The Government needs four pro government senators to pass the two key bills.
In Paris, the Gaullist UDR formally named Jacques Chaban-Delmas as its candidate for the May 5 and 19 presidential elections after a central committee session. Leader Mitterrand is expected to announce his run with backing from the Communist Party and other left groups, while Giscard dEstaing hints at his own candidacy. Prime Minister Messmer and other UDR figures hope Estesing does not run to avoid vote splitting. Faure, a liberal deputy, has also declared for president with no party label.
The Defence Minister announced a $330.7 million plan to modernize forces. It includes two destroyers, 45 light armoured assault vehicles, eight long-range maritime patrol aircraft, and related upgrades. The government said the purchases would cut future costs and boost defense capabilities by the mid-1970s.
The cabinet approved replacing an earlier program with three destroyers and a patrol frigate fleet to bolster independent patrols in the Indian Ocean. A US Orion patrol aircraft is chosen to replace Neptune jets, with delivery by 1978, and plans include a broader army modernization featuring Rapier missiles and improved air defense.
Fragmented OCR text shows references to European security talks and a provisional agreement amid headlines about unemployment figures dropping to 82,562 and ongoing terrorism concerns in England. The page mentions politics, rail travel, and sports results like West and Juve, with scattered noncohesive notes across pages.
The Service Station Association of the ACT petitioned the Capital Territory minister to set a 29 percent resale margin on petrol and to regulate trading hours. They argue current margins are insufficient since the 1971 increase, causing losses and high staff turnover. They urge margin adjustments to stabilize prices without passing costs to consumers, proposing a regular percentage tied to wholesale prices and monitored by the ACT Prices Controller.
Sergeant Ken Mason and Constable Ton Ware of Wentworth police reported rescue teams faced heavy conditions as air crash victims remained near Bulgar Sh tion homestead. Landrovers and motorbikes aided the night search while pilots believed bad weather and cloud forced the crash. A state inquiry will examine the cause, with seven people aboard including Mr George Auchifle and wife Helen of Mount Waverley and others from Victoria.
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