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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jul 26, 1973
Page
1
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In Perth today Federal Education Minister Beazley announced substantial increases for Aboriginal housing health and education in the forthcoming budget. He said more staff would be needed in infant health medicine and education and urged action on Aboriginal education including native language teaching and more qualified Aboriginal teachers. He warned Western Australia faces delay as Commonwealth aims to hand Aboriginal affairs to Canberra.
NRMA announced it is now offering personal loans to members for purchasing new and used cars. President R E Ludowici said loans start from car purchases and feature repayments over set periods with a 25 percent fee and 74 percent flat rate on second hand vehicles.
United Press report cites shelling of Phnom Penh with two killed and several houses burning as fires spread. The alert notes shelling at about 8 pm AEST, with buildings damaged and ongoing concerns.
Sources tied to the Parliamentary Joint Committee on Prices say an export tax on Australian meat may be imposed to stabilise rising domestic prices. The plan, potentially up to 2 percent of the weight-on-board export price, could be recommended in a forthcoming interim report within a month. A quota is less likely due to GATT concerns.
The Department of Health will run another X ray campaign next month for Canberra residents who missed the earlier drive. Emphasis remains on compulsory chest X rays under the ACT TB Ordinance with penalties up to 200 fine or six months imprisonment for noncompliers. The department aims to identify noncompliers from computer records and will report results soon.
Premier Dunstan outlines government stance on medical fee increases in South Australia. Interim 124 percent rise proposed for the most common fee, AMA suggests 26.5 percent for standard consultations from August 6. If accepted, surgery consultation would cost 53.85 and home visits 5.90. Dunstan seeks compliance with commissioner's recommendations and warns of price control if doctors resist. Federal Health Minister Hinden endorses the government response.
Mr Baker summarised the report noting rejection of separate procedure fees and a $4 surcharge for after hours service but accepting a nominal 50c to $1 surcharge if recommended. Interim fee rises, increases for ante natal and post natal care, and varied impacts on general practitioners and specialists were noted. The SA AMA president said they may comply with the Premier while seeking legal and Federal advice.
Visiting Chinese trade delegation says Australia will supply China with seven million dollars worth of sugar next year under a new agreement. Page 3 coverage notes the pledge amid broader trade diplomacy.
The ACT branch of the Sporting Shooters Association of Australia doubles the bounty for information leading to the arrest of the shooter who killed Glenloch Jewel, a mare near Gearys 17 miles from Canberra. Owner Ron Robertson and the association now offer a total of $200, urging tips as shooting incidents rise. Glenloch Jewel, tied to the Sydney Royal Easter Show, is the victim.
Australia lodged a formal protest to the United Nations through Ambassador Sir Laurence McIntyre arguing the tests threaten environmental quality and ignoring UN views. Canberra issued the letter amid government concern over France and China tests. Meanwhile reports from Wellington say weather hindered France second test at Mururoa Atoll and may resume Friday. Three Japanese atomic bomb victims arrived in Sydney to protest nuclear weapons, with ties to Hiroshima and Nagasaki sites.
Australian forces plan a staged withdrawal from Singapore with the 6th Battalion and allied units returning home later this year. Details on a stray dog policy and regimental duties are unclear as dogs assigned to troops may be kept in kennels or with diplomatic families, delaying full drawdown.
Responsibility for the Committee of Inquiry into National Rehabilitation and Compensation moves from the Attorney General's Department to the Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet. The shift follows tensions with Senator Murphy and his staff. The three member panel includes Mr Justice Woodhouse, Mr Justice Meares, and Professor Patrick Atiyah. The inquiry, linked to a forthcoming compensation scheme, may be administered by Social Security.
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