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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Dec 18, 1975
Page
1
A 16 month old child was found by his mother in a neighbour's pool in Chapman and was revived by a neighbor last night. Obert Stinger of Pelham Cham was the child involved and immediate medical attention followed.
A two year old boy died after being found in a backyard pool in Cirvins NSW. The report notes 25 young children drowned in private pools in NSW this summer, highlighting pool safety concerns.
The Capital Territory Health Commission’s Dr Wells says free care in ACT hospitals ranges from excellent to inadequate depending on services. He notes constraints from staffing and deployment, with private doctors likely to fill gaps. private practice could raise costs and affect accessibility for patients seeking free care.
Diplomatic sources in Canberra say Nelson Rockefeller and Mrs Rockefeller may visit Australia to participate in bicentennial celebrations of the United States. The invitation was extended by former Prime Minister Gough Whitlam during his tenure in Canberra earlier this year.
The Full Court today ruled the Seas and Submerged Lands Act of 1973 valid, confirming Commonwealth sovereign rights over Australia’s territorial sea and continental shelf. Six states challenged the act but lost with costs. Deputy Prime Minister Anthony praised the decision as a landmark constitutional verdict and urged rapid offshore resource arrangements with states. Premier Sir Charles Court and Queensland leader Bielke-Peterson offered mixed reactions, noting potential policy impacts across states.
The court held that Australia and its states share sovereignty over land and offshore resources. Chief Justice Barwick stated colonial-era claims lacked property or legislative rights over territorial waters and seabed. The judgment clarified that the Commonwealth holds sovereign rights adjacent to each colony, and some act provisions were invalid while others were valid.
Bowen announces intent to seek leadership of the Australian Labor Party amid ongoing party dynamics. The move signals potential party realignment ahead of upcoming votes and internal discussions.
The ACT Trades and Labour Council agreed to place a ban on the Indonesian Exn anay and the residences of several sast members in protest against Indonesian involvement in East Timor. Secretary Charles McDonald commented on potential effects, noting uncertainty about broader impact.
Officers recovered voting papers found in rubbish bins after voters placed similar coloured how to vote cards in ballot boxes. Officials noted imbalances in House of Representatives and Senate tallies at several polls as some ballot papers were discarded or misallocated. The presiding officer urged candidates to ensure their how to vote cards differ from ballot paper colours to prevent confusion and miscount.
A cryptic fragment from a London society notice hints at royal or civic activity and a ceremonial event. The text is garbled but suggests a procession or meeting at a specified time and place with notable attendees. Further readable details are unavailable.
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