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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Feb 26, 1974

Page

1

GIO cuts excess on youth drivers in NSW

The NSW Government Insurance Office announced a scheme to drop expense charges on drivers under 25 and retire a fine for loading on younger motorists. Minister Morris said experts from the Accident Research Unit would study the policy, aiming to reduce penalties for inexperienced drivers while preserving safety.

NSW Government Insurance Office 148 Nsw Ab Morris Uaffle Vinit Wogan

Soviet Author Solzhenitsyn to Leave Norway for Switzerland

Oslo reports that Soviet author Aleksandr Solzhenitsyn will depart Norway for Switzerland tomorrow after reportedly reconsidering permanent residence in Norway. informed sources said today.

Oslo Aleksandr Sol- Ehenksyn Norway Switzerland

Political party views on Britain's EEC ties and regional security

Professor J D B Miller surveys UK party positions on Britain's relation to the EEC and mentions Bunat ude to ANZUK and the Indian Ocean area in the election context. Bruce Juddery criticizes Labour's ministerial actions while Edward St Tobin defends Whitlam's leadership amid policy weaknesses. Sunanda Dalla-Ray discusses India's stance on Anglo Pacific ties.

Profesor J. D. B. Miller Britain Professor Miller Bunatude Cameron Public Service Bruce Juddery Labour Hay Edward St Tobin Whitlam Sunanda K. Dalla- Ray India

Late News Fragment Teeters On Unclear Readability

An unclear OCR fragment from a late news item yields few readable terms. Readable pieces mention potential names and positions but lack concrete events, dates, or locations to form a coherent card.

Four Day Show Considered After Record Canberra Attendance

Canberra Show officials mull extending the event to four days next year after a record three day total of 106,430. Secretary R R Rochford cited Friday 18,380 and Sunday 35,050 as strong gauges while noting cleanup delays and littering issues at the showground will extend into the week.

Canberra Caniberm ‘National Show Council R. R. Rochford Rochford

China protests Australian reporting of Chinese events

China formally complained to Australia about Australian media coverage of Chinese affairs during a banquet at the Great Hall of the People. Messages to Dr Fitzgerald and to Paul Raffaele indicated displeasure, seen as a warning rather than immediate expulsion. The incident follows earlier favorable notes on Australian correspondents who accompanied the Prime Minister last year.

China Australia Ampassador Peking Dr Fitzgerald Zambia Br Kanda Austalian Broadcasting Commission Paul Raffaele Foreign “Ministry Whitlam Hizgerald Department of Foreign Affairs i Canberra Fexs Auwratian Core

China Says Western Media Under Pressure Over Policy Reports

A Chinese official in Peking warns Western nations not to be swayed by hostile reporting on China’s cultural exchange and Lin Piao related topics. The remark follows Western speculation about shifts in China’s foreign policy and hints at possible retaliation against Australian media. Continued on Page 3.

New China News Agency Peking Oreign Peking 10 China Australine Confucius Lin Piao David “Bonisa Times London Quer- Peking Kien Peime Chow En-lai Kavinda Zambia Chow Soci Soviet Union

Council backs increase in rents in ACT housing

The ACT Advisory Council supported government housing rent hikes proposed by the Department of the Capital Territory, with increases up to 75 percent for some properties. The plan aims to set rents closer to market levels over two years, while keeping older and newer houses on different scales and introducing a rent rebate system to ease hardship. The council criticized the calculation formula but agreed some rise is warranted, contingent on a full formula review and monitored maintenance cost factors.

ACT Advisory Council Causeway Department of the Capital Territory Act Council Capital Territory Bryant Jim Pead Ind Government Turner Ainslie Hansen Peadman Department of Construction and Housing

Vermeer painting stolen in high profile London gallery heist

International police chase launched after thieves smashed into Kenwood House Hampstead gallery and snatched The Guitar Player by Jan Vermeer valued around 4 million dollars. The 21 by 18 inch work, famed for its rarity, was taken within seconds despite elaborate security. Authorities study possible sale routes while experts warn on the risk to Vermeer works.

London Jan Vermeer Scotland Yied Interpol Haut Vermeers Wieldin Kenwood House London Council Hampstead Mile Hon Ais Mit Espetl Dennis Marne

Rate fee proposal sparks quarterly payment plan

Vie ACT Advisory notes a proposed rate fee for reminders and payment checks for those paying quarterly. Covneil urges adding about 2 each quarter to cover administrative costs. The council supports extending quarterly instalment options to commercial and industrial leases as well.

Vie Act Advisory Covneil

Canberra Day plans face government inaction

Readers are told Canberra Day supporters lament the lack of response from government departments and retailers to procession plans in Civic. The piece notes the chairman’s reaction and references page 3 coverage of related events across civic celebrations.

Dam Mick Civic

Fire destroys Brandy Winery in Riverland Australia

A $4 million blaze at the Berri Vine Winery and Bisory in South Australia’s Riverland destroyed about 60 000 gallons of brandy and 180 000 gallons of spirits in bond store. Fire brigades contained the main store blaze but other buildings suffered damage and two injuries occurred. The fire reportedly started when an employee switched on an electric light to check a vat, followed by an explosion. The main plant faced weeks of disruption with the brandy business halted for about two years.

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