18 Jun 1975
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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jun 18, 1975
Page
1
Fragmentary OCR text suggests a brief item about posting a notice or entry related to a plan or plan entry year. Details are unreadable, but the readable bits imply an administrative posting or announcement.
Residents at John XXIII College and nearby ACL Wealth Services staff were tested for TB after a student contracted ape dinease. About 233 residents at the college and 234 others were tested, with 10 hospitalizations and x rays planned if needed. Officials stressed a positive test does not confirm active disease and emphasized contact exposure.
A report states National Hotels Ltd chairman Gordon Barton announced a 6 million loan aimed at strengthening a Saudi currency strategy in the Middle East. The plan, presented as by Thavinga’s chairman, involves associating with a major Australia-based financial effort and acknowledges a strong, halting currency environment.
A feasibility study by an ACT committee recommends ANU establish an undergraduate medical school with a five year curriculum. The plan envisions a pilot intake of 25 students in 1977 rising to 100, blending four years of preclinical study with a final preregistration year and extensive apprenticeship using existing health services.
The Department of the Capital Territory reviews a proposal to halt government housing sales from a set date. Tenants would be prevented from purchasing the homes they rent, affecting about 10,000 tenants in public housing and shifting potential ownership timelines after July 1972.
General Hassett for top post Lieutenant General F Bowett Chief of the General Staff to succeed Admiral Sir Victor Smith as chairman of the Chiefs of Staff. Defence Minister Morrison announced the appointment yesterday stating Hassett will be promoted. Smith retires in November after five years as chairman. Morrison said the plan includes reshaping the Defence Staff to form a Defence Force Staff. Clenegal Mansell, a Royal Military College Dunroo graduate, served in World War I and later Korea.
In June 1972 a Paris backed warship rammed the Canadian Greenpeace AN near Mururoa Atoll, damaging the vessel. The court held the French government responsible for the damages and damages arising from the incident in the Pacific nuclear test zone.
The former Minister for Housing and Construction promised in Parliament on March 4 to expose an RSL claim. The housing corporation’s assets exceed 1,000 million in aid and buildings once run by the defence forces. Government announced six part time board members and an RSL nominee, Ernie Hull, while excluding a former society leader.
Mr Keys condemned the omission as surprising when Me Uren’s staff had no prior knowledge. He questioned who compiled the list of names and noted a ministerial undertakings were not honored. Mr Johnson and representatives debated the Housing Corporation and repatriation issues, with government concerns over board appointments and ex-servicemen representation.
Fragmented OCR text references writs seeking injunctions to restrain government action, allegations of duress and complicity, and mentions of trials and obituaries. The article appears to mix legal notices with scattered names and topics across pages.
The Australian reports that the Australian Government rejected Medibank plans from NSW Victoria and Western Australia. Treasurer Mayden noted the so called agreements lack solid basis for negotiation. States sought to shift costs for doctor payments and hospital wards, while the federal plan failed to cover these crucial arrangements.
About 3 000 villagers fled as deadly fumes from two fertilizer pits leaked near Munich in east Germany. Authorities warned residents to close windows and stay indoors while emergency services treated dozens for respiratory exposure and watched for chemical burns. The Red Cross set up aid, with funds and supplies dispatched to the affected area.
Medibank announces new registration and change request services across Canberra sites including Woden and David Jones. The setup aims to handle inquiries, payments, and applications before rollout, with staff ready to assess claims and assist customers.
Canberra Times correspondent reports Prime Minister Mir Whitlam held a noisy meeting in Launceston addressing the Bass by election. He outlined new promises to the electorate amid a reception attended by local constituents. Page reference noted.
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