Parliament TV would taint Canberra’s dignity say critic
Professor L F Crisp of the Australian National University warned the Joint Committee on the Broadcast of Parliamentary Proceedings that televising Parliament would turn the House into vaudeville. He argued TV would expose absences and tics, distort the institution, and harm Parliament’s dignity and professionalism by putting citizens in front of a bright, invasive medium.
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Parliamentary Joint Committee
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House of Parliament
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Wide range of safety laws proposed in Canberra
The Australian Transport Advisory Council met in Canberra and backed broad safety reforms for railways and vehicles. It urged track upgrades, older rolling stock replacement, improved signaling, and a roadways study by the Bureau of Transport Economics. New seat belt rules apply to cars from 1975 and to trucks over 4.5 tonnes from 1975, with enhanced buckle design and buckles not dropping between seats. A 1977 design rule will align motor vehicle safety with upgraded American standards, and motorcycle controls will be standardized to curb accidents.
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Australian Transport Advisory Council
Canberra
Mr Jones
Bureau of Transport Economics
Jones
Australia
Government Acquires Land Over Border
Government announces acquisition of land along Nass Creek Left Hand Creek border, 35 miles south of Cora City. Official details identify the tract as Tee Oepeneet as part of the boundary change.
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Nixon directed to respond on grand jury tapes
A US judge told President Nixon he must decide by August 17 whether to turn over the grand jury tapes related to the Watergate burglary. The directive follows an earlier report and requests from investigators seeking the recordings as part of the investigation.
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Enderby Orders Release of Houses in Canberra
Enderby announced the release of government houses and two flats for allocation to people on the waiting list and priority groups including those in distress and defence priority cases. The move aims to ease Canberra’s housing shortage by releasing stock held for compulsory transferees and expanding housing from current and future construction contracts managed with the National Capital Development Committee.
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Enderby
Canberra
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Department of the Capital Territory
National Capital Development Committe
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Whitlam signals global minerals pact with Mexico
In Mexico City, Prime Minister Whitlam and President Echeverria discussed a possible minerals and energy export pact. The plan would see coal and mineral exporters coordinate volumes and prices to ensure stable supplies and fair prices for buyer nations, a concept echoed by Middle East oil agreements. The president appeared receptive and suggested further talks in Canberra upon Whitlam’s return.
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Whitlam calls for national control over key minerals
Whitlam argues for using the United Nations to protect middle and lesser developed nations and stresses Australia should gain greater national control of its natural resources. He notes foreign-owned firms largely control coal iron ore bauxite uranium and copper and their export transport.
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Australia
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Mexican protests miss how France tests stain Latin calm
Mexico's President Echeverria and Prime Minister Whitlam spoke on nuclear tests. Whitlam urged France and Mexico to condemn tests at Mururoa Atoll but warned France risks failing in its Pacific exploration legacy. Mexico seeks a nuclear free Latin America and expects French tests to end this year or next pending assurances.
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Treasury Faces a Difficult Problem in Tax Policy
A garbled snippet suggests a Treasury issue with biting into a complex policy question. The fragment mentions Sid and Gat, implying named individuals, but lacks clear context or concrete event details to determine a definite outcome or action. The readable core centers on Treasury policy challenge and unclear references.
Mexican leader to visit Australia next year
Mexican President Echeverria, in Mexico City for talks with Australian Prime Minister Whitlam, is likely to visit Australia next year. Australian sources say Whitlam extended a reciprocal invitation and the visit could not be arranged for the current year. Echeverria, 51, began presidency in 1970 and is serving a second term under constitutional limits.
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Echeverria
Australia
Whitlam
New drip invented by ACT man A retired EEC links
A garbled note mentions an ACT invention nicknamed drip, a retired EEC link, and reference to the Eastern European bloc. It hints at reforms and an international context, including common market mentions and war endings on page references.
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E.E.C
Swains Introduce New Polystyrene Filing System
Swains unveils a new filing system made from tough polystyrene. The boxes accept various fitments for office store room factory or show room use. Skanda Pas boxes feature easy identification via a special code and colored front slot. Available now at Swains.
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