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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jun 10, 1975
Page
14
Witnesses described a manipulated document used in an inquiry into police corruption. Timewell testified that pages were rearranged and retyped multiple times, with ink and alignment inconsistencies suggesting intentional alteration or careless handling. The panel will continue examining discrepancies and context of the paper in question.
A city housing official and agencies discuss a Sound for Riot study to guide rebuilding after disturbances. The inquiry involves multiple agencies, with likely closures and delays as officials review plans, budgets, and actions affecting residents and properties.
In Melbourne weekend remarks a member of the Australian Council of Churches says churches largely discriminate against women, denying them ministerial posts and sacraments. A survey notes only about 15 women clergy nationwide, with wives and mothers stereotyped as secondary church roles despite claims of scripture and equality.
Australian Foreign Affairs Minister Senator Willesee held talks in Peking with Chinese Foreign Minister Chiao Kuan-hua on family reunions and broader policy adjustments for the Asia Pacific region. The discussions followed a banquet at the Great Hall of the People where both sides described the exchanges as informative and significant toward closer consultative ties.
A Tasmanian children's choir captivates audiences in Peking during International Children's Year events. The group, 8 to 46 members, expresses happiness amid warm reception as they tour venues including the Palace and Conservatory area before departing for Shanghai and Canton.
Alam faced vagrancy charges in the Brisbane district court and received a lighter sentence than requested after the winter period. The case referenced delays and comparisons to other defendants, with Whitmore asserting he would have preferred a harsher fate, while Birch argued against further leniency. The judge noted time already served and allowed a shorter confinement period.
More than 1000 items from the late Sir Charles Kingsford Smith’s personal collection have been shipped from the United States to Brisbane for permanent display in the Queensland Museum. The curator, traveling to the US to secure the collection, noted its high value and historical significance to Australian aviation heritage.
An Australian sheep breeder in China reports delays in inspecting two corned rams sent to Beijing. Despite official assurances, Breeder Downie says he has not yet been allowed to view the animals in Yunnan province or meet with the Chinese authorities.
Major dilemmas in science policy will be analyzed in a seminar at Australian National University. Oren Danyner and other scholars from several universities will discuss the relationship between science and invention during a public lecture at the Florey Theatre of the John Curtin School of Medical Research starting 3.48pm.
A Penang coast air rescue picked up the captain of the ship Lucky Two after a heart attack. The RAAF flown to Canberra alerted coast stations as the vessel neared the Malaysian coast. The captain received urgent medical care aboard the aircraft.
The government plans an inspection in Maryland at a later session concerning environmental matters. The effort includes multiple organizations and will assess shrimp-related environmental issues and related permits.
Melbourne reports the Victorian Government will not intervene as doctors pursue a 12.5 percent fee increase. Premier Hamer says doctors failed to raise fees enough to match inflation, while Government and Federal talks stall. Adelaide notes SA Premier Dunsan or Dunstan contemplates probe into doctors fees with AMA signals awaited.
NSW Premier Lew says people should keep contributing to private health funds after AMA backed a 25 per cent rise in doctor fees. He argues the public would bear higher charges without reforms and warns against a spiral of wage demands.
Wellington reports Dr Gil of Papua New Guinea Agriculture ministry backs a Pacific economic bloc over a wider regional plan, urging cooperation among nations. He foresees gains from joint primary industry efforts and fisheries policy, while noting needs for national alignment and support from partners like New Zealand. The discussion includes potential group action against external pressures.
Bramand Valley Shire announces purchase of a Victoria farm valued at about one million dollars. Shire president Alan Goldsworthy says the transaction strengthens local land use plans while officials, including Joe Take and Arden, confirm details amid public interest and a council meeting.
The Lord Mayor will travel to Perth Melbourne Haifa Sydney and Auckland after taking office last November. He will meet the Prime Minister of Australia and the Lord Mayors of Adelaide and Melbourne. The visit aims to discuss regional affairs and strengthen ties with New Zealand and Australia.
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