07 Jun 1974
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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jun 07, 1974
Page
1
Canberra meat samples from 20 Sydney shops and 43 from nine Canberra butchers tested for Salmonella. Health officials warn contaminated meat could be rendered safe by cooking, urging inspection and hygiene improvements as raw consumption fears rise.
The Commonwealth sues Rivett man for 637.70 alleging a February to November 1971 telephone service bill. Mr Sweeney called the claim a cruel bill and argued his wife stayed home most days. Crown witness Mr Buxton showed the system worked. judge adjourned, noting Sweeney may lack opportunity to pay.
Two CSIRO field officers, Mike Jence and an unnamed partner, broke down north of Perth at New Springs Station. With one gear operable only in reverse after a gear issue, they shuffled 60 miles back along a dirt road at about 12 mph, one man holding a spotlight as they crawled to safety.
The Government appoints five members to lead the Public Service inquiry headed by Dr Hi C Comiths. Dr Peter Wilposki is principal private secretary, with a second commissioner and several new appointees including Mr By Hi, Walter, Professor Frid Campbell, Mr J E Isic, and Mr Paul Munro. The commission will begin work almost immediately under the ongoing oversight of Mel Whalumy.
A commission was formed to examine the role and scope of the Public Service to improve efficiency, economy, adaptability, industrial relations, and dispatch of public business. It was expected to report within two years, and was seen as a historic development for澳大利亚 public administration to meet future needs.
Thimpu Bhutan Thursday news report says Teetage King vows to exile plotters soon. Officials deny motive while addressing the informal press conference. Tibetan allegations and internal turmoil loom as the crown faces threats and possible trials.
Review of Ronald Muirieas The Mango Tree by Hope Hewitt appears on page 8. the piece critiques the Queenslander's first novel and places it in the broader literary context. The excerpt also mentions Colin Ving examining Pan-Africanism topics and a note by Frank Mankiewicz.
In May last year two youths alleging assault and false imprisonment won damages from police officers in the ACT Supreme Court. Justice Blackburn found the youths’ testimony credible in key parts, ordering damages for false imprisonment against two sergeants and for assault and malicious prosecution against one. The case stemmed from a disturbance at the O'Donnell Youth Centre in Braddon on May 19, 1973, with police arriving to quell disorder and arrest the youths after the dance.
ACT Police Commissioner Wilson said last night he would study the judgment before commenting on the true outcome. He warned against predicting the decision and noted the case involves two long serving officers tied to a torch incident. He refused to assess their abilities or character and said no discriminatory action has been taken yet.
Premiers from multiple states and the NSW Acting Premier Sir Charles Cutler travel to Canberra for the Premiers Conference. They pledge to address budget deficits while inflation pressures strain state finances and the federal government seeks to meet spending expectations.
A Canberra press conference outlined that Queensland and other states face deficits and rising costs while inflation pressures persist. NSW and Western Australia leaders signalled willingness to cooperate with federal plans, with premiers calling for a national conference to coordinate inflation control and economic policy. The meeting in Canberra aims to map State needs against federal measures as the Prime Minister weighs proposals.
Sydney reports say unions business groups and the GPO warn nationwide mail services face the worst disruption in a decade. Post offices may close indefinitely. Sydney deliveries could be four days late by weekend and a full week late elsewhere as union and postal workers strike over salary and conditions.
United Nations briefing reports about tens of thousands detained in Indonesia amid political unrest and inflation driven hardship. Amnesty International officials cited rising detainee numbers and alleged political prisoners, calling for independent monitoring and an international assessment of conditions.
Government considers revisions to defence policy amid cabinet discussions. Citations imply potential shifts in military strategy and security framework. Context references to regional governance and legislative processes suggest forthcoming formal proposals for parliamentary review.
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