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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Feb 22, 1975
Page
1
The Canberra Times regrets that this edition carries restricted news coverage due to production difficulties. Several regular features have had to be dropped.
Former Acting President Clerides urged the Security Council to set a deadline for Turkish troop withdrawals from Cyprus in line with a prior resolution. The UN Secretary General Waltheri n returned to New York after talks with Turkish and Greek leaders, reporting a very grave situation as Turkish Cypriots proclaimed their autonomous state a week earlier.
A terrorist blast in Belfast killed one man and injured 25, eight seriously, as bombers targeted two Catholic-owned venues. A beer keg packed with explosives exploded after police warned customers at the Starry and later a second device detonated at the Railway Bar in Greencastle.
Heavy fighting erupted around an American communications center in Asmara as government troops clashed with secessionist guerillas. Artillery blasted a nearby village. no U S casualties reported. Fighting continued north along a main road to an outpost at Keren.
Six companies linked to British politician John Stonehouse, now in Australia, seek recovery of about 4708,000 in writs issued yesterday. Barclays Bank claims around 113,000, Securities Ltd about 62,000, with other claims totaling roughly 3A177,000 against Stonehouse.
Communist forces pressed along the Mekong river and across Cambodia as the besieged Cam Sai capital entered its seventh day amid armunition airlift and mounting tensions.
Timor independence advocates press for immediate proclamation of autonomy as tensions rise after a recent alliance forms a transitional plan through talks with Portugal and Indonesia. The pro Indonesian party Apadeti pushes for merger with Indonesia amid regional power struggles.
US Army efforts to control a bird infestation at Fort Campbell Kentucky included spraying to dissolve ice on birds’ feathers. Brigadier General John Brandenburg said about two million birds survived while an estimated half a million lay frozen on the ground. The area would be sprayed again to continue the effort.
London Friday report from AAP-Ruter notes Britain’s unemployment increased by 14 000 to 19 796 802 percent of the working population, according to the Department of Employment.
Aboriginal union members press for a separate rink organization amid Senate committee discussions yesterday. Dr Eo and Steven, a senior lecturer in industrial relations at the University of NSW, address the Surping Committee on indigenous union leverage and trade issues.
The Canberra National Capital Agricultural Show opened, drawing large crowds despite overcast skies. Spectators focused on the sheep breeding competition and horse events as judging proceeded, with Amberley Park Laddie winning the premier exhibit and Susan Words winning the Miss Show sash in the Sheep Pavilion. The day included a grand parade, official opening by dignitaries, precision driving displays, and a series of shows and demonstrations throughout the venue.
The Federal Executive of the Liberal Party backs filling casual Senate vacancies with a member of the same party as the departing senator. At a Launceston meeting, the executive urged preserving the convention while supporting federalism, amid NSW Premier Lewin’s vacancy plans and Julie Murphy’s retirement.
About 1,000 serviced residential blocks in Canberra worth roughly 6 million are idle as the Department of the Capital Territory awaits allocation. Demand has fallen below supply for the first time in 15 years, with a backlog blamed on planning and servicing delays. The National Capital Development Commission may cut back the program as 150 new sites per month are now possible, two to three times the current uptake.
A government scheme announced by Minister Bryant allows builders to obtain rights to build flats in Canberra by paying 10 percent of the reserve price, with the remainder due after completion. The plan uses bridging finance to ease construction costs and may extend to individual buyers of detached homes in future sessions with the government and lending institutions.
Brisbane reports Cameron arguing Australia faces overpopulation in Sydney and Melbourne. He proposed heavy investment in the North and West to attract people and slow city growth, arguing migration must be planned with a national per capita balance. He warned continued high immigration presses city engines and urged targeted regional development to spread growth.
Cameron stresses gaps in planning infrastructure could slow the National Employment and Training Scheme while urging investments in training and retraining Australians. He cites long term projections, labor market shifts, and technology impacts, warning job hours may fall by 2000 despite rising demand for skilled labor.
A garbled report suggests the Royal Australian Air Force faces high unemployment and staffing gaps. Text references a recruiting push on KAAP sites and advisories to potential applicants, with notes on shortages and the need to attract more workers to fill positions.
A Queanbeyan City Cup event is noted with runners including Qlen Cup Notéd mug rune and Charlston dad. My Ruin and Oak Peak are listed as entrants in the field. The prize of $2.00 is recorded for the 2,000 meron race.
The Defence Ministry announced pay increases for armed forces with backdated service allowances to November. Officers and higher ranks receive substantial raises, while other ranks gain smaller increases, total package valuing around 31 million pounds. The changes cover salaries from lieutenant colonel equivalents to colonels and include a new service allowance.
A fragmented report notes a sharp rise in food prices with the Hood Index hovering as wages and household costs show mixed movements. Treasurer Dr Cairn warns inflation remains a concern as seasonal factors push grocery costs higher while some staples ease.
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