15 Apr 1975
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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Apr 15, 1975
Page
1
Growers criticize Kellogg prices and reference a NSW Australia based tribunal and the Federal Minister for the tribunal action. The SW branch president Mr SB Reynolds notes high production costs and a break temper for breakfast cereal delivery. The article mentions a $2.73 per bushel cost figure and ongoing industry pushback.
Sydney report cites Bank of New South Wales executive R Prowse warning that federal budget deficit policy could trigger unknown inflation in Australia. He spoke at a symposium on future prospects for Australian industry forecasting inflation potentially at 25 percent per year. Senator James McClelland supported concerns about government injectives and industry impacts.
Fragmentary OCR text records a late news item about water guard personnel, a possible backstory involving Moody Aiellag Myer and Povo in Seacheey, with numbers and references to industry, return work, and court terms. Details are unclear due to corrupted text.
An information alleging a breach of the Landlord and Tenant Ordinance has been filed against MLA Ray Saunders. The Controller, Jobs McFarland, claims Saunders interfered with tenants at premises on Geothe Biom and Bossa Blom Tieveme Street, Braddon. The case is set for April 30 in Canberra Petty Sessions.
Senior representatives of both major parties said last night that if the report of the Parliamentary Joint Committee on self rule is favorable the Assembly would be asked to act. One member, Mr Leedeman, commented on self-government noting the Assembly’s control of police remains central. The discussion touched on national capital development and the possibility that management could be under a national body. The Assembly indicated it would not abandon the matter and might revisit the issue.
The planned stoppage by ACT teachers has been cancelled. A special council decision cited concerns over safety and operational disruption, with leaders stating work will continue as scheduled.
Government to establish Federal commission for consumer affairs to enforce Trade Practices Act provisions and set standards for consumer products. The body will monitor, have a permanent head, and report to the science minister. It will have court action powers under the Trade Practices Act for false advertising and proper standards.
Reports say rebel forces breached western defenses and moved toward Phnom Penh with thousands fleeing suburbs into the city as fighting raged near Pochentong Airport. Cambodian authorities disputed UPI reports of the advance.
A New York Times report from Phnom Penh says Khmer Rouge infiltrated the city’s western defense line two days earlier. Curfews, bombings, and fires disrupted military and civilian areas as refugees fled on roads and on foot. US pilots reported air drops of rice and ammunition halted by heavy shelling. Australian officials signaled recognition of the exiled Sihanouk government within days.
Canberra growth drives new guidelines for locating public service units. A cabinet backed approach shifts new and existing employment to growth centres, balancing Canberra expansion with regional development. Decisions hinge on efficiency and national office needs.
Ambiguous plans outline NCDC building shop centres and ping centres serviced by the communion. The project, begun over 18 months ago, would involve allotment and development under contract. Names and key places are unclear due to garbled text, leaving several details unreadable.
A Cambodian diplomat and two other officials were granted residence in Australia after arrivals in Canberra. The Third Secretary, a senior government official, and other diplomats received permission to stay for a week, marking a notable shift in diplomatic assignments and local postings.
Fragmentary report notes calls for ending the war and increasing worldwide aid or construction efforts. Mentions Reverend Alen Walley-Pape and a reduced drug penalty 3 forecast influencing policy shifts.
Warwick Bracken reports on page four of the Industry section, noting submissions and economic trends. The feature outlines market shifts and the implications for local businesses and investors.
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