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Newspaper

Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Dec 16, 1975

Page

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Six NCP posts likely in new coalition ministry

In Canberra sources say the National Country Party will hold six ministerial posts in the Liberal-Labor coalition, down from eight under the previous government. Three NCP members would sit in the Inner Cabinet with Anthony as Deputy Prime Minister. Fraser discussed department restructuring and new posts amid plans for a 24-member cabinet.

National Country Party Canberra Labor Fraser Anthony Luskighl Pub Wc Service Board Coley Frayer Department of the Media Jis Fimeions Bewil Xe Up & New Department of Immigration and Ethnic Affairs Lynch Menadue Shy Walsh NCP de Hughen Pary NCF

Fraser takes over car office and Prime Minister role

The Prime Minister Mr Fraser moved into the Prime Minister's office after hours of delay as the former PM Mr Whitlam officially handed over the suite. Frustration over cleared-out offices and remaining staff lingered as discussions about Whitlam's future positions continued.

Fraser Whitlorn Whit Me Fraser Shane” Wiskert Framer Abe Prine Shia Merete Whitlam

Whitlam facing leadership challenge within Labor Party

Internal party criticism and widespread speculation surround former prime minister Gough Whitlam as the Labor Caucus meets in Canberra. Hawke signals Whitlam may retire from leadership, while Crean, Bowen, Beazley, and McClelland are floated as potential successors.

Whitlam Labor Canberra Hawke Cream Crean ALP Aid Capital Territory Bryant Ooo South Antheis Dunstan Auther ALE ABC Cameron Bowen Whitam Minster For Education Beazley Tand Labor and Immigration James McClelland

Record figures for ACT housing policy and public notices

Fragmented OCR item references ACT housing figures and a federal policy context. Mentions are sparse with garbled names and unrelated sections about cricket, finances, and lifestyle notes. The readable fragments point to housing data and government policy without clear events or outcomes.

ACT Assembly to meet Monday after six week break

The Australian Capital Territory Legislative Assembly is to resume on Monday after a six week recess. The agenda includes messages from the Minister for the Capital Territory, discussion of the Dog Control Bill, government home needs, and reviews of tariffs. Independent members Black and Hird may attend, with possible Senate vacancies and party strategy shaping the session.

Aveny Batt Menages Lhceprng Black Hird ACT Sens Caplail Withers Yenerday Sting The Armel Semaine Withers

Four Labor Seats Remain in Doubt After Weekend Vote

Four Labor held seats in the House of Representatives remain uncertain after the Saturday election. In Capricornia former Health Minister Dr Everingham trails by about 1,500 votes to the combined Liberal and Country Party candidates. Report page 12.

House of Representatives Labor Dr Everingham Oury Party Capricornia

Election 1975 Inside Did Mod Expect Win

Editorial notes and page references discuss election expectations and political commentary. The piece analyzes possible outcomes and voter sentiment, focusing on strategies and plausible results as the race unfolds. It reflects on campaign dynamics and the pressures on candidates as polls shift.

Sydney Melbourne stocks rise then wobble after election

Shares in Sydney and Melbourne opened on a bright note yesterday after the Liberal victory but gains were halted by mid session and some values slipped back below last Friday's level. Brokers tracked progress on Yield and Report pages.

Sydney Melbourne Witt Glick Peofu-Mking

Promising Rise In NZ Petrol Output At Midnight

In Wellington late news reports petrol output in New Zealand rose by an estimated 22 gallons at midnight. Officials from SNZI2 noted improved throughput as 186A guidelines were implemented.

Wellington New Zealand

Guilty of treason in two six-month court trials

A former traitor was found guilty of treason and sentenced to 13 years imprisonment after two six month trials. The defendant was accused of spying for a foreign power and aiding an agent in plotting, leading to the lengthy punishment.

Tosater

Five Die In Road Smash Near Melbourne Australia

Police said a head on collision occurred near Rosedale about 170 kilometres west of Melbourne killing five people including two adults and three children. A truck collided with a car and a semi trailer during the late hours, the wreckage reported by authorities.

Melbourne Mac Vandad Rosedale

Electricity rate hike discussed by authority figures

The document outlines new electricity charges including a 10.7 percent increase, with rates for domestic supply set per quarter and per kilowatt hour, and separate charges for high voltage and max demand at each supply point. It references the NEW Electricity Commission and figures for monthly and yearly billing structures.

Snowy Mountain Aulborty NEW Electricity Commission Salarion Ani Inere

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