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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Aug 25, 1973
Page
1
By DAVID SOLOMON political column considers a likely April or May poll for the Senate amid plans to delay the usual November December elections. It notes Whitham’s government may seek a double dissolution if the Senate blocks its Electoral Bill and outlines the current partisan balance and possible outcomes for late 1974.
Enderby likely to surrender the Capital Territory portfolio in a Cabinet reshuffle after the Senate election. The move aims to protect his electoral position amid criticisms and not reflect disapproval of his handling. The change should be small, as Prime Minister Whitlam avoids disrupting many ministers. The government believes Enderby faces unfavourable attacks, with his standing hurt in Canberra. He has secured ACT wins recently, including housing budget increases and land servicing, and supported salary rises for the third and second divisions. Enderby will then argue ACT matters to the new minister, seeking recognition of his achievements without direct blame for ACT outcomes.
Fragmented report notes a dispute within Australian labor circles over the culture status and board representation of the Australian Opera Company. Key figures include BSW Building Workers Industrial Union secretary and CPA factions, with remarks from ACTU executives and Amalgamated Union leaders.
The ACT will freeze wholesale and retail petrol prices at pre excise levels after the 1¢ per gallon increase in the Federal Budget. Prices will be gazetted as soon as possible, likely early next week. Oil firms will absorb the excise until they justify any rises before Prices Controller J Marshall after talks with ACT Minister Enderby and the Prime Minister.
Talks with oil firms on Wednesday saw the Prices Justification Tribunal exempt price increases from the excise rise, delaying wholesale and retail hikes in Canberra. Enderby warned petrol in the ACT may be overinflated without a proper justification, noting lack of competition and government plans for a national inquiry. Representatives from oil companies expressed willingness to justify a rise, while the tribunal retains the freeze pending negotiations.
Bougainville Mining Ltd, CRA group affiliate in New Guinea, earned a net profit of 38.3 million in the six months to June 30. Mine production value for copper and gold was 98 million. If this pace lasts, Bougainville could rival BHP as Australia’s top profit earner in its first full year of operation. Report.
Major General T. B. Taylor told the Senate Committee that Australian armour relies on worn Centurion tanks and urged a mobile force with three infantry divisions in firepower. He warned volunteer defence neglect risks and called for a peacetime army of 33,000 to 36,000, capable of rapid mobilization against regional threats and emergencies.
A colonel in the Army directorate of personnel engineers faced questions from a committee about a private passion. The Army regulation prohibits officers from using or publicly commenting on unauthorised information, with the Crimes Act imposing a two year penalty for breaches of official communications rules.
The article notes thousands of youths running away from home annually in the United States, framing it as a national issue. It references Page 2 coverage discussing the trend and implications. The text also hints at cultural examinations on Page 10 about Santa Claus and the influence of Australian writers as discussed by Maurice Dunlevy.
Nixon alters itinerary amid uncertain year end tour prospects as questions arise about his travel schedule. World news notes the plan shift and lingering doubts about dates and venues.
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