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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Dec 19, 1975
Page
2
Australian Ambassador Sir Patrick Shaw told a New York meeting that the new Australian government intends a period of change and steadier effort to revive and broaden the American Australian relationship over the next three years.
ACOA politics face renewed turmoil as a group calling itself the Ank and File Committee gains attention. The circular to members touts decentralised decision making and new terms, while critics claim it disrupts ongoing efforts and ignores urgent local issues.
Qantas will not defend one charge of illegal fare discounting in a US federal case. The carrier has entered a settlement with the US Justice Department and 10 other international airlines. Under the accord, Qantas and partners face no further action on similar fare discounting in exchange for continued cooperation with investigations, with a Federal court order restraining employees and agents from illegal fare counting. Other airlines named include CP Air, China Airlines, Korean Airlines, Japan Air Lines, Air Siam, New Zealand, Philippine Airlines, and Varig Brazil.
Industry experts see a surge in Australian travel interest after Saturday's federal elections. Agents report rising bookings and daily inquiries, suggesting renewed consumer confidence. Analysts caution the impact may take time as government policy and exchange rates influence demand.
Landholders urge NSW Minister for Local Government to appoint an administrator to take control of the Goodradighte Shire council. They accuse the council of mismanaging affairs and call for action covering Nanima Gunderco and surrounding areas, with dates noted in December 1974.
A 49 year old Newcastle publican’s wife was found guilty of manslaughter after a man was dragged beneath her car for more than 300 metres. She received eight years’ jail with an 18 month non parole period. The judge noted the man’s body was dragged under the vehicle after an argument over repayment.
In Sydney on Thursday Justice Doren criticized the lack of timely aid after a teenager died. A NSW Supreme Court judge noted a man stood by as the assault occurred, raising questions about intervention and responsibility amid the fatal incident.
In Central Criminal Court Judge Begg denounced men who seek guns during personal trouble as making life cheap. He imposed a 12 year jail term with a six year on parole on a defendant. The case referenced involves legal proceedings from Newcastle and Sydney with related notes on a driving licence issue and a ministerial decision.
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