04 Dec 1974
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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Dec 04, 1974
Page
1
An uneven report describes a Daly Primary School event titled Toys Bring Good Prices at a London gala. It mentions smallscale meals, charity aims, and a drive to raise funds for a local cause, with funding and warnings highlighted by organizers amid a crowd at The Time Centre.
A lively charity sale at Macquarie featured bids on goods including lemons and other items. The auction, led by Mrs Hanis and Mr Rivitisy, raised funds for Save the Children Fund as prospective buyers vied for lots and the center prepared for the next event.
A Canberra government housing row centers on compulsory vs voluntary transfers. An ACT MLA released a file showing majors and CSIRO staff given government homes at discounts, while compulsory transferees face higher prices. The conflict probes differences in pricing tied to transfer status and tenure, with figures noting four bedroom homes vs three bedroom allocations and prior housing priority rules.
NSW Minister for Transport Morris admitted placing his wife on the wrong train from Sydney Central. She was sent toward Maitland but traveled to Katoomba in the Blue Mountains. He blamed a lapse in thinking during a parliamentary inquiry.
Four Cotes New World Supermarkets in the ACT and Queanbeyan will cut prices for ten days on staple groceries. Reductions include bread 4c, potatoes and other items. New World and K-Mart stores in Canberra and Queanbeyan quote 10 day price drops credited to freight savings and competitive policy.
Melbourne report says the Conciliation and Arbitration Commission agreed to split the national wage case hearing. The three claims include a raise to six dollars, a 15 percent rise, and a wage indexation with quarterly adjustments, contested by employers as linked. ACTU argues a timely decision is essential to prevent deeper poverty for workers on the minimum wage. The hearing continues tomorrow with union and government representatives awaiting the panel’s direction.
London reports British Prime Minister Wilson will dine with French President Weilstaing tonight as part of preparations for the nine nation FEC summit in Paris. The talks with Chancellor Schmidt in Brussels are aimed at budget and renegotiation issues within the Community.
Australia declare in Brisbane and England reach 323 in 360 minutes as Chappell faces tough call before stumps. Chappell ends Australia second innings 5 for 284 with a 98 run stand. Walters 62 and Marsh 46 contribute, bad light ends play with final figures unclear.
Michigan officials call the storm the worst since 1886, stranding more than 35,000 people across Michigan Ohio Pennsylvania and Maryland. Dozens die while highways flood with new snow. Detroit loses afternoon edition as power outages halt delivery. Helicopters report halted crime for 42 hours as city endures severe weather disruption.
The Senate narrowly restored the allegiance oath amid a heated debate over amendments to the wilful acts reform. Key figures including Wheeldon and Murphy defended the government line while Opposition Leader Greenowine urged changes, as the chamber resumed without the contested provisions.
A fragmented report states a gun linked to an Australian inquiry was allegedly found at a Belfast house. Defence Minister and party members are referenced amid unclear details about the recovery and involved individuals.
The government will impose tariff quotas on several textile imports replacing voluntary restraint talks with exporting countries. Prime Minister Whitlam said negotiations would not be pursued and tariff quotas aim to protect domestic industry. The Textiles Authority noted market disruption from imports and the plan covers yarns fabrics towels and made up products. responsibility rests with the Minister for Manufacturing Industry Enderby for further policy review.
A digest of discussions on wage increases appears across pages, noting federal government pay policy reviews and department briefings. Mentions of housing loans and interest rate effects surface alongside political and policy debates.
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