24 Apr 1975
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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Apr 24, 1975
Page
1
Princes Anne and Prince Philip arrived at RAAF Base in Canberra to begin a two week stay. The couple will attend official events, depart for Adelaide, and later return to Canberra before leaving Australia.
The Prime Minister denied two reports in Parliament, dismissing defence and foreign affairs claims about a Soviet vessel planting divers and electronic devices near a reef. He stated that a Soviet ship did not land men or leave electronic gear in Australian waters, and he challenged opposition leaders to publish qualifications of their staff.
British Petroleum Co of Australia Ltd shows a profit decline for 1974, down by more than ten million. The year 1974 profit reported around 604.00 with figures near 1073, 510.76 on gross revenue of 523 million dollars.
A second year forestry student, Tran Huu Hanh, seeking asylum in Australia, asks the Federal Government to broaden the student family reunion policy. He argues South Vietnamese relatives of students in Australia should be allowed entry beyond the current limit of spouses, noting many students are unmarried and face hardship if families remain separated.
In Melbourne the Legislative Council debated abolition with a 20 to 13 vote in one chamber and a 36 to 0 result in the Assembly. The outcome signals a push toward ending a practice described as abhorrent by proponents.
A late news item from Melbourne reports a boy charged over a school fire set early in the morning. Damages estimated around 4000 pounds involved classrooms and surrounding facilities, with investigations by local authorities continuing.
Canberra says 31 Australians evacuated by air to Bangkok aboard Hercules aircraft with possible Vietnamese evacuees. embassy not to close but future protection under another power discussed. Saigon postal town Hum Tan reportedly fell as Saigon faced mounting North Vietnamese pressure and peace rejection.
A PRG spokesman in Paris reaffirmed demands for total U S military withdrawal from South Vietnam and a Saigon administration aligned with peace and national reconciliation. He warned the Tra\u2011ast Huong government must be replaced to honor the 1973 Paris Agreement, as North Vietnam blasted U S evacuation moves and US Marines were deployed to assist evacuation efforts.
A government plan outlines efficiency reviews in the Public Service areas managed by Mr Whitlam. It charges a private consulting firm to lead two working parties to study departmental management, with representatives from the Public Board and Department of the Capital Territory to participate and report findings within about 13 days.
The article voices ongoing concerns about gaps in pedestrian routes, highlighting official oversight and public safety worries. It notes community frustration and calls for clearer guidelines to prevent hazards on sidewalks and crossings.
Report notes Enderby Bryant facing charges with a reconvened meeting of Geoevs conference power. Mentions South Binet Asta and Southeast Asia context. Gwyane Dyer reports. page 2.
Summary of a government inquiry on relations between police and Aboriginal communities. Mentions commissioners in Australia, discussion of recommendations and reforms. Notes context within a larger newspaper section including world news, parliament, finance, sports, and classified ads.
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