26 Feb 1975
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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Feb 26, 1975
Page
1
Bruce Wright reports a government move to increase charges for housing loans starting today. Total loan charges jump to 44 dollars from 10.40, plus a 9.10 inspection fee for progress payments. Previews inspection rose from 2.10 as officials cite review gaps since 1930.
Brisbane reports the opposition led by M Burns offered to form a coalition with the State Liberal Party to install Sir Gordon Chalk as Premier. The plan would be unofficial, aimed at halting perceived excessive power held by the current Premier. Sir Gordon Chalk rejected the bid, promising no alliance with the socialist party.
Federal narcotics agents seized heroin valued at about 250000 after a stakeout in Sydney's eastern suburb. Attorney General M Enderby announced in Canberra that about 2.5 kilograms were found in a briefcase carried by a man taken into custody.
Fragmentary OCR notes reference electoral bills, proposals, and debates. It mentions alterations to align federal policy with voting reforms and indicates discussion pages. No clear names, dates, or places are legible.
The Leader of the Country Party Anthony was suspended from the House of Representatives for 24 hours after interjecting during Dr Patterson’s reply. Katter and Anthony were named during the incident, with Anthony apologising and the motion passing 62 to 58. The beef industry crisis was cited as the trigger for his anger.
MOSCOW, Tuesday. Marshal Nikolai Bulganin died yesterday after a long illness at age 79, Tass reported. A former Soviet defense minister and prime minister, he became a world figure as Khrushchev’s traveling companion on mid 1950s international visits. He succeeded Malenkov as premier, resigned in 1958, and then led the State Bank as chairman.
The Treasurer introduced two additional money Bills to provide an extra $601 million in Supply, chiefly for cyclone relief in Darwin and the Tasman Bridge disaster in Hobart, plus welfare housing and disaster relief. The Bills also include for the Sistes and various items from Regional Employment, income maintenance, aged housing, and overseas aid, with opposition positions considered.
Federal MPs will gain additional staff from March 1 with a $2,500 remainder year cap and a $7,353 yearly limit. Cabinet approved the plan authored by Minister for Services and Property Daly, citing rising pressures on MPs. If fully utilized, costs could hit about $1.9 million across next two financial years.
A Canberra motorist failed to register a 1972 Japan model due to missing rear seat belts and other faults. Officials would not tell him what belt type to fit. an engineer gave no guidance. The owner, facing next year’s test, swapped belts from front to rear to pass inspection. A Territory Department spokesman expressed regret and vowed to review procedures.
Jakarta reports quote a Foreign Office statement saying Indonesia has no plans for intervention in Portuguese Timor, no territorial ambitions, and no desire to seize Timor by force. Refugees from the colony are being accepted, and Indonesia does not seek interference in Timor's developments.
Sydney report says NSW Cabinet approved Alderman Cleaver Bunton of Albury, 72, to replace Mr Justice Murphy in the Senate. Bunton’s nomination awaits ratification by a joint Liberal and Country Party MLAs meeting, as debate rages over the open voting rule for the joint sitting tomorrow in the Legislative Council Chamber.
Government warned that targeting migrants from a few focal points would yield better numbers and skills, and higher settlement satisfaction. Victorian government orders inquiry into police corruption allegations. Greek military holds 35 officers over an alleged coup plot. Former Hong Kong police chief Peter Godber jailed four years for corruption.
A fragmented OCR of classified sections lists notices across categories such as MACHINERY MARINE MOTOR CYCLES MOTOR VEHICLES and PUBLIC NOTICES. It includes scattered entries like WANTED TO BUY WANTED TO RENT and personal notices with partial dates and numbers.
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