17 Jan 1974
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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jan 17, 1974
Page
1
The Canberra City Council moves toward a self-government submission after several closed meetings. Members seek an elected assembly with powers surpassing existing local government, amid debates over future ACT governance and potential compromises.
Legislation around a self governing ACT faces struggle over assembly composition and voting powers. Deliberations hinge on whether members are full or part time, impacting eligibility for future office. Officials cite missing detailed cost and revenue figures from both municipal and territorial accounts slowing final submission. The Federal government favors a cooperative model with a senior role for the National Capital Development Commission and Canberra's ACT branch parties split on self government.
NSW flood situation improves with rainfalls diminishing in many districts while food and fodder drops continue for victims. Widespread warnings remain for several rivers as government ministers plan aerial surveys and Civil Defence co ordinates relief efforts with Army and RAAF support to assess worst hit zones in NSW and southern Queensland.
A large hole near the Administrative Building car park, 40 to 50 feet deep, was barricaded after an NCDC officer inspected the site. The National Gallery sewer work area remains open, but the contractor was told to secure the excavation immediately and barrier it.
A drink machine serving tea coffee and soup for the public will be delivered to the ACT Law Courts today and installed soon. Spokesman for the Attorney General's department Mr L J Channisy notes a year since Mr Enderby indicated action, while the Attorney General’s Department says the proposal is with the Department of the Capital Territory and denies responsibility in the matter.
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The National Capital Development Commission plans 1500 government housing units but reports only 341 completed in the first half of the year. Spokesmen say future output depends on availability of labor and materials, with 540 detached and 200 medium-density units under way and could still leave about 200 units short of the target. Details of the land servicing program for the period were not available.
In Jakarta, troops and teargas halted student protests against Japanese Prime Minister Tanaka. At least seven people died and dozens injured as thousands clashed near hotels and Chinese-area shops. The unrest followed waves of arson, vehicle destruction, and banners praising Indonesia.
Commonwealth Police foresee no major issues as Mr Tanaka visits Australia. Commissioner J M Davis said official notification to the Department of Foreign Affairs had not yet occurred and declined to promise special arrangements. He warned expectations of problems would be premature and noted generally good ties with Japan.
The Australian Union of Students council meeting at Australian Nations University pledged immediate action in support of students across South-East Asia. It plans a rally at the Japanese Embassy later this week and will hand a protest note to the Japanese Ambassador over economic domination in the region.
Oil firms plan substantial increases across oil products as the Pricesentific ation and the South Australia Priced Commissioner prepare for higher charges. The report notes potential obstacles to Egyptian troop disengagement and ongoing talks.
Senator Cavanagh said Mr Charles Perkins assistant secretary is likely to be charged with breach of the Public Service Act. He noted the Public Service Board advised the department head that breaches should be charged. Perkins indicated Patterson faced criticism and described government tensions and misunderstandings about Aboriginal issues.
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