28 Jan 1974
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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jan 28, 1974
Page
1
Queensland floods cripple Brisbane with one third of the city under water and thousands homeless. Five dead, suburbs isolated, power and water cut as heavy rain continues. Prime Minister Whitlam pledges unlimited armed forces aid while Morrison criticizes zoning as a factor.
A Federal Minister adviser told a Canberra political science seminar that Labor might be more open to pressure groups than the prior government. John Ironmonger warned MPs are election bound and often swayed by lobbyists while the system shows inertia and private industry can push for changes more effectively.
The region faces cloudy skies with isolated showers and moderate north east winds. Yesterday's conditions were mild and humid with a maximum of 26 degrees and a minimum of 17 degrees. The tire danger remains moderate and winds trend north east.
Fragmentary OCR text describes scattered names and phrases about a political scene and price references. The readable portions mention individuals such as Norris and Sime Fabel and reference actions like taking a sero and moving forward. Details are incomplete and uncertain.
A large haggis purchased by the Croydon and District Scottish Association for Burns Night vanished en route from Scotland to London. The association warned the remaining guests that the smell would grow stronger as it aged, noting it was soaked in whisky gravy but not as good as their usual haggis.
The Prime Minister Mr Whitlam begins a six nation Asian tour meeting student leaders in at least four countries. He will speak at the University of the Philippines on the last leg, visiting Kuala Lumpur Bangkok Vientiane Rangoon Singapore and Manila with a rest day in Sabah. The trip aims to reinforce personal contacts with South East Asian leaders and present Australian policy while addressing regional misunderstandings.
Thousands homeless as Brisbane endures one of the worst east coast floods in decades. Five dead with millions in damage, bridges and roads cut, the river at 20 feet and forecast to rise further. Power, water, and gas cut in many suburbs. port closed and oil tanker collision reported. Emergency services stretched as rescue and relief efforts surge nationwide.
Sydney report says 22 year old Alex Michless of Pendle Hill remained in intensive care after a speed boat hit his skindiving party at Summer cloud Bay near Jervis Bay. The boat’s propeller caused severe injuries to his buttocks as it cut away from the scene after the collision.
London reports warn clashes with police likely if UK miners walk out next month. NUM leader Mick McGahey urged rally tactics used in 1972 to block coal supplies to power stations, while the government clamps down on strikes and enforces anti inflation curbs.
Australia finished day two of the third Test with 477 runs, Rodney Marsh scoring 132 and sharing a record partnership with Kerry O Keeffe. New Zealand trailed at 104 for four at stumps. Pakistan beat Australia 3 2 in hockey, Netherlands defeated ACT 4 1, and Australia aimed for five Commonwealth Games golds today with strong showings in pool and track events. Western Australia crushed Queensland for 143 and followed on in the Sheffield Shield to leave Queensland at stumps 1 14.
The Federal Electorate Conference of the Liberal Party led by Dr Peter Mughes alleged yesterday that some applicants for home loans were not stating the full price of the house they were buying. The report cites concerns over disclosure and integrity in loan applications presented to authorities.
The article notes that the only certainty about the 1974 international economy is its uncertainty. It mentions a diplomat's view on global markets and highlights various regional notes across pages. It references regatta day crowds in Canberra and political tensions in the United States and Northern Ireland.
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