08 Mar 1974
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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Mar 08, 1974
Page
1
A youth was arrested and charged with assault and robbery with a weapon after allegedly stealing rags from 9 Model Pharmacy. Police say the incident occurred at about 10 pm, the youth will appear before the Canberra Children's Court this morning.
The Canberra Times reports on a first look at public service dispatches beginning tomorrow. The feature weighs whether the bureaucratic figure is a dominant force or a constrained player in governance.
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Government plans to hold five constitutional referendums with the upcoming Senate election face delays. Prime Minister Whitlam seeks simultaneous referendums and election, while opposition factions debate delaying the Senate vote or splitting the referendums for cost and disruption. If bills fail or are delayed, referendums could slip by 10 months or more, prompting political maneuvering across parties.
In Canberra last night Tony Lamb stated that a group named Me alimentary grou International seeks to form a broader alliance. The plan aims to pressure political parties and governments to secure the release of political prisoners in all countries.
The Queen canceled her scheduled tour of Western Australia South Australia and the Northern Territory. A Buckingham Palace spokesman said the decision was made with Australian Prime Minister Whitlam. The Queen plans to leave Britain March 12 for Indonesia duties then attend events in Britain March 23.
Canberra Times notes winter warmth signs for long-term residents with a nod to the city as capital. The item cites eight pages and mentions readers in Canberra for a year or more, reflecting on local winters and climate.
Two armed Aboriginal men from Sydney allegedly planned to kill Senator Cavanagh and Mr Barrie Dexter prompting police protection. The incident followed a gun scare at the department’s offices. Prime Minister Whitlam denounced critics as contemptible and rabble for mentioning adviser Dr Coombs, vowing no shelter for those who pervert justice.
A threat against Senator Cavanagh and Deputy Prime Minister and others prompted police mobilization in Canberra. Officials including Senator Murphy and Mr Whitlam defended staff integrity and the government under heightened security as police investigated alleged Aboriginal threats from Sydney.
The Australian Broadcasting Coast Board will soon start an inquiry into licence applications for a second Canberra commercial radio station. Delays followed proposed Broadcasting and Television Act amendments and Senate committee investigations. Eight applications were received in January, with one applicant citing financial implications for his company.
Twenty two parking infringement notices issued yesterday are to be withdrawn due to uncertainty whether signs restricting parking were installed before vehicles were parked. A spokesperson said most new signs in the Southlands area had been installed the previous Saturday but technical delays meant some signs were not completed until this morning. Therefore all notices issued today will be held.
Papua New Guinea Parliament debates finances and a symbolic dowry as part of government claims amid constitutional talks. Reports note confusion over figures and timing, with comments from the Speaker and inquiries into whether new measures will advance or stall independence milestones reached since 1975.
London reports the Prime Minister announced Loyd Shepherd would become Chief Whip as the first Liberal administration forms. Irony surrounds deputy positions and party leadership with ongoing speculation over roles and pay while British politics navigate a new cabinet setup.
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The ACT Supreme Court heard an application by the Civic Co operative Malding Society seeking a declaration of power to purchase its new headquarters. The hearing began yesterday in Canberra with Parliament and voters noted in coverage on page 6.
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