25 Feb 1974
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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Feb 25, 1974
Page
1
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At Canberra National Show 96,000 attended on Saturday with 16,000 Friday turnout and 35,000 expected. President M G Southwell praised traffic management and predicted further development for space to house horses and cattle. He highlighted the shearing competition and ring events as major draws, noting a carnival atmosphere created by Canberra organisations and a fireworks finale with Holden Precision Driving Team.
Representatives from 25 consumer organisations across states agreed to form a national federation at a Melbourne weekend meeting. Minister for Science Mr Morrison announced the move in Canberra. A steering committee was appointed to draft a constitution and act for the federation until a permanent executive is elected. The Interim Commission on Consumer Standards convened the meeting.
Tasmanian Minister for Police Mr Miller to order an inquiry into allegations that Tasmanian police paid informers. Hobart lawyer Mr John Whits claimed informers were paid cash and shown marihuana to seed raids by the drug squad. Acting Police Commissioner E W Krowies to review.
The State Electricity Commission of Victoria will import 200 electrical vehicles within five years. The fleet includes forklift trucks delivery vans and cars. Orders are from Enfield Electrical Car Company of Britain with a prototype due later this year for testing in Melbourne conditions.
Immigration officials probe why 25 Colombians on a homeward journey were sent back to Australia amid an immigration racket. Minister Grassby says he is angry at the cruel deception affecting travelers who arrived February 14 on tourist visas. An official cable supposedly from the Colombian government prompted the return and the travel agents face potential action. Meanwhile 12 Fijians with holiday visas were ordered to leave within seven days as authorities warn against new rackets and review holiday visa abuses at Sydney Airport.
Egyptian President Anwar Sadat expressed optimism that Kissinger mediated talks on military disengagement with Israel in the Golan Heights could yield a swift Geneva process. He noted no differences with Syria's Assad and anticipated Kissinger's Middle East visit to push the plan.
Retired US Colonel Thomas Gatch, 48, is believed to have ditched in the ocean during a lone balloon attempt to cross the Atlantic from Harrisburg. Rescue operations were launched after he drifted south of the Azores and near the African coast, last sighted by a Liberian ship. He flew with eight of ten balloons inflated and averaged 27 mph.
Tony Eggleton 41, longtime press secretary to four Australian prime ministers, will become special adviser to Opposition Leader Snedden and director of communications for the Liberal Party. He will head a new Canberra based unit, with salary around 25000 a year, and advise on media and information while coordinating with the party secretariat.
Police shot and killed a man fleeing a car stop on the Hume Highway one mile south of Goulburn after questioning about a stolen Holden sedan. Warning shots were fired as the suspect ran and was pursued by two police cars. The incident is under investigation by Acting Superintendent A Obboot and Detective-Sergeant OC Gisa Cioulhirn.
Sydney official Mr L Tassor meets Can berra repairers over dispute tied to an NRMA schedule listing times for different jobs. The talks aim to settle disagreements on the prescribed workflow and timing.
Sunday report says Adelaide astronomer W A Bradfield aged 46 believes he has discovered a second comet and hopes for official confirmation soon. He already has Comet Bradfield named after him from a prior discovery.
Asian students plan to present protest notes to Australian embassies supporting Aboriginal public servant Mrr Charles Perkins. Commentary from an Australian unionist notes the backing as part of a broader student movement. Parallel items mention UK general election polls, Watergate plea, ACT self-rule outlook, trotters racing updates, and Tasman Cup results across back pages.
A 13 foot yacht and a tug collided on Sydney Harbour during a NSW Little race. No injuries were reported but the yacht sustained extensive damage.
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