14 Jun 1975
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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jun 14, 1975
Page
1
A challenged transcript describes the 110 Order of Australia nominations and the process for granting Companion and Officer ranks. It notes Queen approval efforts, non-Labor states retaining honors, and delays between award announcement and physical presentation.
The Queen awarded nine knights hoods and created two dames in the birthday honours for Australia and Papua and New Guinea. The list highlights notable figures across law, medicine, sport, universities and public service, including Sir Robert Askin, Neville Henderson, and Joan Guise, with several entries from New South Wales Victoria Queensland and other states. The honours celebrate contributions to governance law education medicine sports and colonial administration.
Fragmentary text reports Indonesian forces in Timor facing trouble amid plans and a Chinese commission within the Portuguese Timor administration. The jumble references leftist groups and military actions, with unclear sourcing and dates.
An Egyptian spokesman indicated a major British arms offer to Egypt, valued around $770 million, was paid yesterday. The report notes tensions over the arms package and a stalled deal, with details unclear amid war and regional signals.
Four major abattoirs face closure as two receivers are appointed for Co-operative Farm or and Graziere Direct Meat Supply Ltd. The Australian Industry Development Corporation supported the move, with Tadpell and Crawford appearing for the receivers. The action aims to safeguard creditors amid financial difficulties.
The Minister for Minerals and Energy, Mr Conti, denied agreeing a proposal to re establish CSIRO Minerals Research Laboratories and Solar Energy Research Unit as a new statutory authority. Opposition to the transfer of CSIRO Givens to Mr Connor drew concern from reacting ministers, with Acting Science and Consumer Affairs Minister Dr Cans outlining his differing understanding of the transfer discussion. The event involved Mr Connor and other CSIRO advisory board members, including the Member for Eaten Monero, Me Whan.
Canberra Times reports Fry accusing the government of an unfounded plan to transfer CSIRO divisions. He says ministers and CSIRO leaders must agree and laments Parliament's delay. CSIRO advisory council warns against the move, urging reconsideration and alternatives to protect government research.
Fragmented OCR text references commissions, contracts, and construction plans in 1987 with scattered mentions of Shen Matthews and Austrefia. Details are unclear, but point to pricing, building near Charlies Street, and temporary measures tied to a head office block project.
A report notes $150000 in grants remain unspent by ACT, highlighting serious environmental deterioration and rising concerns. The fragmented text references committees, Peary Sa rote Fe, and Hive yearn but lacks clear details beyond funding and ecological impact. The article mentions world news, courts, and finance in a chaotic OCR context.
The Minister for Minerals and Energy, Mr say tt, denies a report of administrative changes to the department. He states he has consulted Dr Cass and Mr Whan but could not reach agreement with others. He asserts CSIRO officers retain current conditions of service amid ongoing plans and rejects contrary suggestions.
A chaotic message from the Australian Public Service Association reveals division and fear among members. Cronk Divinot 1 criticizes leadership and cites restricted opportunities affecting many, including Mr V and others.
In a bid to align premiers with a joint stance, Sir Charles GesrTbed argues the CSIRO must not be split. He notes private mining firms have funded CSIRO work in Western Australia and argues disruption could provoke strong corporate resistance to federal policy. In Sydney, about 380 CHRO workers voted on Wednesday regarding the proposed CSIRO reorganization.
Sparse readable text notes snow depth around Threlbo and Paraher on Thursday night. It mentions a Mer- Hitta chairlift expected to operate with a rerunner pathway, forecast to reach 20-40 centimeters and five Thars find Une chat will be Operating, with references to Perisher and Males area and Watt falling.
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