23 Dec 1974
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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Dec 23, 1974
Page
1
Unclear late news recounts a ship incident northwest of the Philippines with crew missing. Reports mention a captain and several officials being rescued or accounted for, while others were picked up in a nearby area. The fragmentary text notes a flotilla, a flood or sinking, and ongoing search efforts.
Canberra College of Advanced Education plans an associate diploma course in police studies starting in March. The two year full-time option or four year part-time path covers administration, law, sociology, Australian politics, statistics, criminology, and police organisation. Completion could earn unit credit toward a degree and aid promotion to inspector.
Canberra reports a man was charged over an offence related to rare gold coins from the Royal Australian Mint. Police say the case involves an investigation spanning months and multiple countries. An amount up to 25000 may be involved as charges were expected to be filed in the Court of Pelry Sessinny in Canberra.
NSW reports a massive bushfire 75 kilometres southwest of Cobar leaping a 12 metre break and forcing widespread mobilization. Helicopters and vehicles from Holsworthy and other regions battle the blaze while troops and emergency crews assist. The fire extends toward Ivanhoe and Rot Uret front with crews warning of dangerous conditions as aircraft reinforce attack lines.
London reporters say Harrods will reopen as usual after a bomb caused extensive damage on Saturday just before Christmas shopping peak. Staff volunteered to help with cleanup. no casualties were reported. Police evacuated hundreds of shoppers, and fire crews controlled a fire within 30 minutes. The blast coincides with a temporary IRA ceasefire outline. Heath to visit Northern Ireland sites and meet leaders.
A coachload of 17 American tourists from Jacksonville Florida were attacked by grenades and gunfire on Jerusalem outskirts after visiting a church. An American girl of 16 was slightly wounded by shrapnel as a bomb exploded in Jerusalem.
PERT reports a major effort of manpower and equipment easing the dangerous fire situation across rural Australia. Fire has burned out over a million square kilometres with seven outbreaks out of control. More than 20 volunteers and about 4.2 million dollars of gear are engaged in the fight as CFA notes high fire risk in Mallee and Wimmera regions and lists Murrayville Nyah West and Mittyack as the largest fires.
Sydney entrepreneur Harry M. Miller will no longer serve as public relations and promotions consultant for the Australia '75 festival to be held in Canberra. The Capital Territory Minister, Mr Bryant, announced Miller informed him he cannot undertake the work. Miller called it deeply sad and declined to comment on his withdrawal.
Acting Prime Minister Dr Cairns said yesterday the Government would pay GMH 13 million to save 5,000 jobs, amid debate on support. In other front pages, China faces famine as it tries to feed its population, with warnings of ongoing starvation.
Victor ia faces SSW in an anticipated finish for the Sheffield Shichi event in Melbourne. In Canberra, ACT leader ANU lost at the weekend, dropping a rare defeat to South Woden as the ACT competition produces surprising results.
The Canberra Times prints the full enrolment list for road safety classes on page six. Parents are urged to check the lists carefully to ensure children attend the correct day and time. Each child attends one one hour class and parents are urged to attend with their child.
The Canberra Times announces a price increase approved by the Prices Justification Tribunal. The rise does not cover the paper’s rising costs. Newsagents will receive a quarter of the increase.
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