09 Apr 1975
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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Apr 09, 1975
Page
1
A lone South Vietnamese pilot attacked the presidential palace in Saigon with bombs, wounding and killing several staff members. President Thieu remained safe and addressed the nation, while a curfew, airport closures, and security alerts followed the 8:25 am strike amid ongoing political turmoil and two prior coup attempts.
Ford calls for humanitarian aid and seeks a meeting with the Khmer Rouge amid Mekong Delta strikes. Editors note blame shifts to China and the USSR. Indo-China debate continues across pages 12 and 13 with broader regional implications.
Shadow Foreign Affairs Minister Mr Peacock challenged the Government to release cables sent to Hanoi and Saigon last week. He alleged RAAF evac flights were delayed by Canberra red tape and claimed discrepancies between Saigon and Hanoi cables over Paris Accords and South Vietnam’s national reconciliation efforts. Prime Minister Whitlam defended Australia’s stance, noting breaches by both sides and maintaining security basics. Leader of the Opposition Mr Fraser criticized the government’s response as inaccurate and negative.
The House of Representatives settled into a calm, decorous mood as MPs and spectators noted the shift from expectancy to steady attention. Fraser led the opposition with written notes urging a cease fire and more aid, while Peacock pressed for independence and a balanced stance toward North Vietnam. The government remained unworried, awaiting a broader economic debate.
A public notice reports that Webster is deemed ineligible to sit as a Senator. The ruling affects representation and triggers further procedural steps. Details specify the authority and potential dates for subsequent actions.
Late news reports a Victoria Assembly vote to abolish the death penalty by a 30 to 3 margin. The bill now faces a likely lengthy Senate debate and close tally in the Legislative Council amid party and government cues.
Vietnamese children will continue to be evacuated after talks in Saigon between Australian Ambassador G Price and Deputy Prime Minister Dr Dan. Departure depends on parental death or a consent document, with only children whose prospective adoptive parents are approved to be flown to Australia, an aircraft likely within a couple of days.
A Canberra official said 15 to 18 Vietnamese orphans arrived in Sydney on Saturday and are expected to travel to Canberra. Some children may be medically cleared this week. Since last Wednesday 44 adoption applications have been approved in the ACT and more than 400 inquiries have been received.
Transport Workers Union members in Canberra and ACT government staff would be ordered to stop work from midnight. The action targets oil deliveries to government departments and parks and gardens crews, with health department staff exempt. The dispute centers on bus drivers refusing to follow directions from nonmembers, as arbitration proceedings continue in Melbourne and Canberra.
Three judges of the Australian Industrial Court struck out a challenge to Transport Workers Union rules in Canberra after a 20 minute hearing. The action followed evidence that the TWU admitted 15 transport supervisors. The court, with consent of both parties, struck out the challenge over the absence of a clause accepting resignations. Mr J D Gallo appeared for Mr W T Samios.
Sydney Tuesday The NSW Attorney General Mr Maddison called on the Federal Government to set up a Federal State securities commission He telegrammed the Federal Attorney General Mr Enderby asking him to amend the Corporation and Securities Industry Bill to include such a commission He proposed discussions with State Attorneys General and suggested expanding the interstate corporate affairs agreement to a uniform Commonwealth States scheme The move aims to preempt High Court challenges over Commonwealth power to cover the field completely.
Industry officials led by the Australian Finance Conference back the Maddison call for amendments to the company law provisions in the securities bill. Four Attorneys-General urge urgent Senate action while warning that the current form could disrupt administrations, trigger High Court challenges, and create a duplicative Commonwealth commission.
The ACT Attorney General announces a commissioned report to consolidate criminal offences from the NSW Crimex Act 1901 and surrounding ordinances into a single ACT statute. Prepared by law lecturer W B Fisse, the study aims to remove archaic laws and clarify what constitutes crime, as Enderby notes ongoing department review and drafting uncertainties.
A Richmond report cites anthropologist Montagu arguing that men are superior to women and that women degrade themselves by demanding equality. He claims women are more intellectual than many men and criticizes male behavior, stating men often act with dominance while women remain silent.
The page reports a nascent pact between two nations involving fishermen and a reference to the CIA. The head of the CEA comments on concerns about keeping dangerous projects secret, highlighting tensions between agencies and shore communities.
Darwin residents begin rebuilding after a shattered city faces delays and disagreements over plans. Community efforts push forward despite disputes as crews work through the aftermath, restoring roads and infrastructure while debates continue on priorities.
The Canberra Times launches Sporty Hero of the Year 1975 with a prize of a two person trip to London by Qantas. First awards for The Canberra Times soccer player of the year are also announced today.
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