Inquiry reveals makers fear testifying at commission
In Melbourne the Industries Assistance Commission inquiry heard that many clothing manufacturers fear blacklisting by retailers if they testify. Executive director R Aitchison said pirates copy Australian designs overseas, and some samples are photographed and sent abroad. Factories close as imports surge and price hikes are urged to offset profits.
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Melbourne
Industries Assistance Commission
R. Aitchison
Australian Confederation of Apparel Manufacturers
Lnter
Hong Kong
Aitchison
Mic Aitchison
Milk money thefts alarm ACT police
Police detectives in Canberra are probing a series of milk money thefts from doorsteps. Detective Inspector Charles Kent said on a recent patrol night about 130 pounds were taken in one raid. He suspects an organized theft and notes smaller sums in other areas with children thought likely responsible.
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ACT
Campbell
Charles Kent
Filly for Gunsynd Born at Kia Ora Stud Scone
The bay filly, Gunsynd's first foal, was overdue by five days and born at 9 30 pm tonight at the Kia Ora stud in Scone, 354 km north of Sydney. Gunsynd, the Goondiwindi grey, won 29 of 54 races and earned 280 455 dollars, making him Australia’s top stake winner.
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Sydney
Gunsynd
Highly Gay Tonight
Scone
Australia
Prince in Paris Suffers Severe Heart Attack
A late report states Prince Seusvonne collapsed in Paris after attending a ceremony. He was rushed by ambulance to a Paris hospital, with doctors treating him immediately. Four Piercy and other officials were present as the appeal Parwrelle from Vietainec was discussed.
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Piercy Decioy
Parwrelle
Vietainec
Youth and Girl Die as Car Hits Tree
A 19 year old youth and a 17 year old girl, both from Sydney, were killed yesterday when their car hit a tree on the Federal Highway about 3.6km north of the Sutton turn off. The driver lost control while overtaking another car and skidded off the road. ACT Police identified the victims after formal identification. Early reports also noted a pedestrian, aged about 70, killed near HMAS Horman. Canberra saw several accidents from wet roads with multiple injuries and hospital treatments. Police warned motorists to slow and keep distance in wet conditions.
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Sydney
Federal Highway
Sutton
Queanbeyan
Canberra
Act
Mat
Hmas Horman
Mark Stone
Golden Grove
Red Hill
Wilmna Street
Fyshwick
John Aikman
Weld Street
Yarralumia
Gerard Heaney
Canberra Avenue
Kingston
Newcastle Street
Canberra Hospital
Toni Clarkson
Northbourne Avenue
Braddon
Elizabeth Daniel
Burn Street
Downer
Maria
Hindmarsh Drive
Melrose Drive
Phillip
Dezsu Jalambos
Cockle Street
O'Connor
Woden Valley Hospital
ACT advisory council backs milk industry reforms
The ACT Advisory Council endorsed major ACT Milk Authority recommendations on supply and distribution. It supports creating an independent self supporting milk authority with control over liquid whole milk and expanding sourcing to NSW and northern Victoria. Policy shifts include rationalising processing with Farmers Co operative taking over packaging, discontinuing brand identification, and moving to metric sizes. Blended sourcing would add Murray Goulburn as a third supplier alongside Dairy Farmers Co operative and Bega Co operative Society.
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ACT Advisory Council
ACT Milk Authority
Capital Territory
Bryant
Advisory Council
Department of the Capital Territory
Act
Nsw
Victoria
Mat
Dalgarno
Ind
Dairy Farmers Co-operative Ltd
Bega Co-operative Society Ltd
Halt to rises for MPs, judges
The Victorian Cabinet approved a policy of no raises for those on the public payroll with fixed or government-approved salaries. The move targets MPs, judges, senior public servants, and senior boards officials as Premier Hamer calls for wage restraint and cost of living adjustments only. He urged tighter state budget discipline and urged other sectors to limit price rises.
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M .Sourne
Victoria
Hamer
Hamilton
Hd Air Cabinet
Victorian
Commonwealth
Whitlam signals soft Budget with targeted tax cuts
In a national address Prime Minister Whitlam outlined a September 17 Budget aiming for limited spending cuts and tax cuts for lower income earners and single income families. He said unemployment would be addressed with alleviating measures, inflation fighting remains ongoing, and the plan includes expanding preschool care and restructuring taxes.
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Mr Whitlam
Tively
Whitlam
Gvvernment
Whitlam Call for Wage Restraint to Ease Inflation
In a 1974 address Prime Minister Whitlam urged understanding and cooperation to combat inflation without mass unemployment. He warned against excessive wage demands and urged employers, unions, and governments to resist price rises while outlining a broad, flexible program to cope with future unemployment. Opposition and coalition leaders called for wage restraint and tax cuts, with debate over fiscal policy and government expenditure.
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Velici
Onc
Not a national crisis Cairns tells Australian business
Australia is not at a point of revolution or crisis, said Deputy Prime Minister Dr Cairns in Sydney. He blamed some current problems on the local business community while noting external factors like the oil crisis and urging planning, cooperation, and dialogue with labour to curb inflation and attract overseas investment.
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Sydney
Australia
Cairns
Sydney Stock Exchange and
Securities Institute of Australia
Challenge on income figures
The Deputy Leader of the Opposition Mr Lynch called for the Deputy Prime Minister to ground the figures. He argued that despite a 16 percent earnings rise, the average earner faced 37 percent taxation growth in 1973-74, reducing real income by 2 percent. He also cited more than 2,500 more unemployed than a year ago and an extra 4,000 job seekers weekly, claiming they are not better off.
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Lynch
Dr Cairns
Canberra
Bryant accuses officials over denigration in aboriginal affairs
Former Aboriginal Affairs minister Bryant accuses senior department officers of waging a campaign of denigration against him and his staff. He claims officials speak as if the minister is redundant and assert authority under the Constitution. The public accounts committee probes the department’s financial administration as Bryant may submit in writing and appear for questioning. The committee heard Bryant staff allegedly voted illegally under Treasury rules and that department heads say Bryant’s staff delayed priority functions.
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Bryant
Aboriginal Affairs
Parliamentary Joint Committee On Public Accounts
Department of Aboriginal Affairs
Public Accounts Committee
Theublic Accounts Committee
The
Senator McAuliffe
Lab. Qld
McAuliffe
Treasury
Barrie Dexter
Department
Investment calls in Australia urge wealth creation and policy action
Industry leaders warn that without a long term investment push Australia will suffer lower living standards. Conzine Riotinto’s BR Carnegie cites inflation eroding savers trust and long term capital funding. CSR Lu’s Sir John Dunlap presses a clear growth policy to revive manufacturing investment. Trans City Holdings’ Livingstone notes about 110 million overseas investment needed promptly, ahead of the Budget.
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Sydney
Australia
Conzine Riotinto
BR. H. Carnegie
CSR Lu
John Dunlap
Trans City Holdings Ltd
DB. Livingstone
Hospital scheme talks to resume discussions
The ACT Medical Association the Mirror of Health and the Catherine Hospital Board have reached agreement on the basis for resumption of talks on the hospital services scheme. The report notes political tensions and regional concerns shaping the dialogue.
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ACT Medical Asociation
Mirictor ~ of Health
Capherra Hospiment Board
Cyprus talks and Australian public service reform debated
The UN Secretary General discussed Cyprus with Greek and Turkish Cypriot leaders, outlining the UN role in crises. In Australia, John Mensdue’s appointment as Permanent Head of the Prime Minister’s Department sparks debate on public service structure and government form, with opposition spokesmen weighing implications. The Australian Jockey Club proposes forming a Principal Club to oversee ACT racing governance.
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Wahlhelm
Cyprus
Pune
John Mensdue
Permamnent
Public
Australia
Act
Street
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