Police Seek Bomb Evidence in Sydney Office Block Blast
Police and Army bomb disposal experts search the wreckage of the Elizabeth House office block after an explosion shattered the building. Five people were injured by flying debris as fire and collapse sent spectators and motorists fleeing. Traces of flammable liquids were found on the sixth floor, with offices of three garment firms destroyed. Investigators weigh bomb theory against a possible accidental cause amid earlier threats by a known bomber.
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Five Hurt In Bomb Blast At London Pub
Five people were injured in a double bomb attack at the Talbot Bar in Belgravia central London. One device exploded and was defused. two youths were detained as police questioned suspects connected to IRA bombings. News of Belfast violence and hunger strikes by sisters Dolours and Marian Price added to the tension.
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Matian Price
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Northern Ireland
Principal criticizes Federal paperwork in school report
Perth report quotes Mrs A L Symington of St Marys Church of England Girls School denouncing Canberra bureaucracy for overwhelming forms and 42 page return. She notes dated data to 1969 1978 and asks how to predict the future while stressing students struggle with writing and critical thinking due to lack of early correction.
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Canberra
Grenade accident Kills Eight at Thai School Fair
Eight people died and several were injured when a policeman accidentally dropped a grenade at a central Thailand school fair. Police said the incident occurred Sunday in Bangkok area, with authorities investigating the blast.
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Thailand
England Fights Back In Brisbane Test
England rallied in the final session of the first Brisbane Test as Tony Greig scored a century and Derek Underwood bowled tightly, leaving Australia 31 for 2 and trailing by 95 runs at stumps. The revival capped a weekend of pool cricket with exciting highlights.
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England
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Preston
Australia
Derek Underwood
Boxing victim dies in Geelong sideshow bout
An 18 year old Geelong youth who fought in a sideshow boxing match a month earlier died in Geelong Hospital. He collapsed after a three round bout and had been in a coma. He earned 4 for the fight. Doctors found brain haemorrhage. Victoria plans to tighten controls on sideshow fights.
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Geelong
Phillip Maher
Fast Geelong
Jobless to be helped to move to new districts
The Government announces the Relocation Assistance Scheme to aid workers and families displaced by structural changes. It will cover fares, removal costs, a relocation allowance, and help with legal and agents’ fees for selling a home and buying or leasing a new one. The move applies to those adversely affected by tariff cuts and other protection changes.
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Pledge confirms government relocation aid scheme details
Mr Cameron says the scheme fulfills a commitment from Prime Minister Whitlam in 1974 to aid individuals facing economic and social difficulties. Run via the Commonwealth Employment Service, it offers up to three return fares for interviews, moves for spouse and children, furniture relocation, and relocation allowances plus fees for selling and buying homes, to improve long term job prospects.
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Whitlam
CIA
Survey predicts rise in unemployment in Australia
A government department survey of manufacturing activity forecasts higher unemployment in the next six months. With about 200,000 Australians jobless, the report notes falling demand, reduced overtime, and below normal sales across textiles and building materials. It cites a 2 percent quarterly employment decline and a 5 percent drop from normal levels by quarter's end.
Shortage of skilled labour hits manufacturing sectors
The report notes declines in employment across building materials, motor vehicles, and textiles with down 3 percent, 4 percent, and 6 percent respectively. Respondents cite ongoing skilled labour shortages and reluctance to retrench, with some staff downgraded. Projections to March 1975 show further falls of 2 to 6 percent below normal, though other stats suggest a 1 percent overall rise except in food, drink, and tobacco.
Holiday road safety classes return in Canberra
The Canberra Times and ACT Police will run school holiday road safety classes for children aged 7 to 14 at the Children's Traffic Demonstration Centre in Deakin. Enrol by noon on December 16 with coupons, classes run January 6 to 24, five sessions daily, with supervision and practical training, bicycle use advised.
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Deakin Centre
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Workman dies in cave in during sewer trench collapse
Desmond Thomas Lanigan 33 of Braddon died after soil fell in a six metre deep trench on Rudd Street Civic on Saturday afternoon. He was among a gang digging new sewerage lines when the earth fall pinned him and he died before Canberra Hospital arrival.
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Desmond Thomas Lanigan
Braddon
Rudd Street
Canberra
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United States intervenes in Pan Am fare dispute
The United States government intervened in a dispute between Pan American Airlines and the Australian Government over excursion fares to Europe. The move underscores diplomatic effort amid aviation cost disagreements.
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United States
Pan American Airlines
Europe
Whitlam attacks Labor caucus at Sydney Christmas event
Prime Minister Whitlam lashed the dissident Labor Caucus members at a Redfern Town Hall Christmas party. He condemned those who pledged Cabinet bids but failed, and railed against Labor vested interests and media briefings. He urged stronger Labor backing for government price policies and tariff cuts.
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Labor Movement
Two Years In Power as Labor Reflects on Record
Gay Davison surveys the Government’s performance two years after Labor’s return to office. The politics section notes calls to amend income tax for dividends from bonus shares and curbs on private companies using public charters. Nixon remains unfit to testify in the Watergate trial. Sir Whitlam warns inflation needs more than delaying programs. Visas will be required for non citizens returning to Australia. Athletics notes South Canberra pole vaulter Paul Cheese sets four records at Woden Park. Back Page covers World News Law List Weddings TV Guide Comics Sport.
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