12 Dec 1974
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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Dec 12, 1974
Page
1
The Treasury shifts to a left aligned typing style after the swearing in of Dr Cairns as Treasurer. Official notice outlines that names and addresses go top left with no punctuation. signatures must appear on the left with no title shown. Normal ministerial correspondence remains standard.
Two major building unions announce a parallel picnic for their members on March a counter demonstration to the official ACT Trades and Labour Council picnic held the same day. The Building Workers Industrial Union and the Builders Labourers Federation claim support from TLC critics and expect broader union backing. The opposition event would offer meals for one dollar and exclude alcohol, with a likely venue at the Cotter Reserve.
Police name trainee Firman Da Griffith age 23 who drowned during a flash flood in Murrumbeena while four other firemen on a training exercise searched storm drains for dummies as storm conditions hoisted peril.
Fragmented OCR reads as a late news item about an academic body and a Senate meeting. Key names and events are unclear, but the piece suggests a report on an academic council and a related incident or decision affecting the school or university.
Canberra Chamber of Commerce urges ACTU President Hawke to intervene after Deputy Minister Bryant declares December 27 28 and 30 public holidays. Merchants warn extra holidays cost private industry over 1.75 million and risk inflation, with trade groups seeking audience with Governor General Kerr. Vendors and bakers report Christmas disruption ahead as markets and deliveries plan around holiday closures.
About 20 000 women bank workers will gain backdated equal pay to October 1 this year. Increases range from 40 to 200 a year for younger workers, with higher steps for older staff. The decision was hammered out in Melbourne between employers and Australian Bank Officials Association representatives. The rule aims to cover women not on equal pay, including supervisors, by July next year.
The founder indicated aller stores will be cut back in the near term to improve profitability. He noted wage costs rose from 3 to 9 percent, prompting efforts to consolidate shops across states. Further retrenchments are expected as the network tightens.
The Australian reports Deputy Prime Minister Dr Cairns stating the economy had turned the corner but would take months to settle. He reflected on past policy mistakes, defended current strategies, and emphasized cooperation between government and community while noting the former treasurer Crean now oversees Overseas Trade.
Scottish-born Adelaide resident Andrew Crilly crowned second big winner in Australian Soccer Pool scoring 24 points for nearly 250000 dollars. Local report notes strong finish and high prize. Crilly adds notable achievement to Adelaide sporting history.
Canberra private doctors are invited to join a fee-for-service host scheme. An initial payment of about 70 percent of the scheduled private fee would be guaranteed, with higher rates for costly services, funded from a hospital pool. The pool would cover fulltime salaries and sessional pay, with the rest paid to doctors who bill the hospital directly.
The Canberra hospital service scheme explores a pool allocation model affecting doctors pay and patient choice. Doctors could be salaried sessional or fee for service with patients selecting their own doctor, while administrative costs and trust issues complicate acceptance. Canberra medical bodies await a formal response and a meeting to consider terms and prime proposals.
Federal and NSW authorities near a firm border extension proposal. Discussions in Sydney today and tomorrow aim to settle a new position with councils consulted before any change. A report suggests extending the border north of Murrumbateman toward Bungendore, but Bungendore's inclusion is unclear.
The National Capital Development Commission began a pedestrian plaza project in Alings Street City six months ago. Workers moved in and started surfacing the upper plaza while a service road was added and patterned concrete laid. Trees were planted as a new power line was prepared, with the ACT Electricity Authority later needing to dig up the site.
Fragmented report notes union leaders backing a travel or visit, naming Prime Minister Whitlam and figures from the Meat Endustry Union, Waterside Workers, and local groups. No clear date or outcome provided. text appears garbled.
The Australian Postal Workers Union sought to end Christmas mail disruption by planning a secret ballot among 2,500 Sydney mail sorters at the Sydney Mail Exchange and the GPO. Union officials described the vote as necessary to gauge opinion and potentially resume work actions next week amid alleged misconduct claims.
Beaton named star in a troubled report detailing award recognition amid ongoing industry concerns. The article references Terry Beaton and Kopel Mi hay win status, with mentions of The Casbeers Thees Sperm Ser wles and Wright on page 3.
Fragmented report notes a Friday summit in Perth involving the Common Market and potential industrial decisions. Mentions Miss Morosi Mie Suni Morost facing four choices on staying for public service or accepting a story offer. Read on Page 10. World News and other sections on nearby pages.
Technical College results appear on pages 23 and 24 of the Chasifiedade edition. The brief notes show scores, standings, and student achievements, with emphasis on top performers and department highlights across the college.
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