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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Apr 24, 1974

Page

1

Higher reserves set on business land tender values

The Capital Territory department sets reserve prices for two commercial leases, with Lend Lease Developments paying 4.4 million last year. The Civic Centre lease bids total around 1.05 million reserve, while Phillip Street offers 135,000. Land rent terms require costly building projects and mixed-use facilities, with stipulations for shop space and hotel offices. The Civic Centre site, near Wadea Town Centre, contrasts with Lend Lease conditions for a taller building and stricter development rules.

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Sarich engine agreement planned with Dublin firm

Perth reports a forthcoming agreement between Dublin interests and Sarich to produce orbital engines for the space industry. The inventor, Ralph Sarich, is said to be negotiating with an American company Sainschar for potential involvement.

Perth Dublin Eaerin Sarich Ralph Sarich Sains Char

Fragmented Late News Snapshot Incoherent Wording

A garbled OCR fragment shows stray phrases about late news and a sensational undertone. Key names, places, or dates are unreadable, making it impossible to identify subjects or outcomes with clarity.

Australians Fare Amid Bali Pan Am Crash Scene

A Pan American Boeing 707 from Hong Kong to Honolulu crashed on the slopes of a 4 000 metre volcano near Denpasar Bali. Sixty search and rescue personnel, including paratroops, reached the wreck about 17 hours after impact. Of 107 aboard, 16 Australians and 29 Japanese plus 17 Americans and others were listed. Authorities reported 20 signs of survivors and noted the captain radioed from the control tower before disappearing. The crash marked Pan Am’s fourth 707 in the region in recent history.

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Pickering Chosen as Liberal Candidate for Fraser Seat

Larry Pickering of Higgins was selected as the Liberal candidate for Canberra’s Fraser seat, winning over five rivals including Cornwell Eyam Su, Flower and Par McMahon. Pickering pledged to voice ACT interests on resealing, Federal Highways, sewage, housing and Lake Burley Griffin issues, resisting salary rises for MPs. Delegates from North Canberra Liberal branches chose him at Barton HQ, chaired by H. H. G. F. Gyhaine.

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Country Party Candidates Named for ACT Seats

The Country Party selects Canberran candidates for the seat of Canberra and Fraser. Norony of Holt and Lamb, a computer programmer, were chosen as nominees at a motel meeting with about 60 members voting.

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Government fights tower project in High Court appeal

Legal sources say the government seeks a High Court ruling to quash a lower court order and allow the Black Mounts communications tower work to proceed. The case, tied to a Supreme Court injunction risk, continues as construction has begun with concrete poured.

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Opposition policy shocks Labor and industry debate

The Liberal Party unveiled its manufacturing and industrial development policy, provoking strong Labor Party opposition. It envisions a new superdepartment absorbing Environment Science and parts of Labour and Education, restricting state operations, favoring industry interests, and reshaping investment and regulatory oversight.

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Opposition policy contrasts with milder government stance

A long, uneven report notes Opposition policy differences on foreign policy and industrial development. It cites Senator Willlovee and Mr Briderby discussing a Department of Manufacturing Industry, protection, small business, and retraining while stressing government-led commonwealth programs and AIDC reforms.

Polley Wiilovee Darton Briderby Anthony Snedden Coalition Policy

Labor and government clash over national crisis response

A fragmented speech by Mr Sheds den criticizes the ALP and federal policy, arguing reforms aimed at economic change and a realignment of national priorities. He accuses Labor of seeking control, breaking promises, and neglecting science, health, and arbitration while urging a different path for Australia’s future.

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Death of former senator McKenna shocks Sydney

Sydney aged 78 former Labor figure Nicholse Edward McKenna died in hospital. A former Federal Cabinet Minister he was touted as a potential Prime Minister candidate. He served as Health and Social Service Minister from 1946 to 1949 and held roles including Treasurer Attorney General and Master of the Interim during partition years. His wife and son predeceased him.

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Tenants invited to switch to flats in Canberra

Fragmentary report notes tenants being urged to move to flats. The text mentions Canberra, political figures, and a government context with references to ministers, ambassadors, and public housing themes. The readable parts show a single policy push amid partial phrases.

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