16 May 1975
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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
May 16, 1975
Page
1
Painters move into Evatt Primary School for four days before holidays to repaint grey brick walls and varnished furniture. Teachers return after break to see renewed classrooms as painters seek payment for their work.
Six different colors used as painters redecorate Evatt classrooms. Teachers and headmaster Allan Fidbock push ahead without official manpower, finishing walls by hand and applying coats to brickwork as they recall past salmon pink and department yellows.
In a second reading on legislation to implement revised expendi ture from consolidated revenue the Treasurer Dr Davns said costs would be about 8 million lower than the current scheme. The change aims to start July 1 and shifts contributions to reduce high rates for younger workers, with wider access to Government-financed benefits and spousal coverage including de facto partners.
A late breaking report details the introduction in Parliament of a Federal employes leave reform bill. It aims to improve long service leave accrual from three tenths to one half month for the first ten years and to extend benefits to part time workers. Opposition scrutiny noted the bill’s digest requires time and raised questions on the scheme’s cost and scope.
A Pal 'inisa commando officer was fatally wounded in Beirut when hazardous devices detonated, showering two cars with blasts. Lebanese security forces began investigations into the incident amid heightened tensions in the area.
US Marines, acting on President Ford's orders, freed the freighter Mayaguez and rescued 40 American and five Thai crew members. The ship had been seized by Khmer Rouge troops on Monday. US aircraft bombed a Cambodian air base as three US helicopters were reported down with unclear losses. White House confirmed one unverified US death. other Pentagon updates cited two Marines killed and eight wounded. The operation concluded in the Gulf of Thailand after tense pursuit and direct strikes.
U S forces recovered the Mayaguez crew after a complex operation that included Marine landings on Koh Tang and air bombing of a Cambodian airfield. Cambodian gunboats were sunk or damaged, while several helicopters were reportedly damaged and troops withdrew from Thailand. The White House framed the mission as successful with ongoing pursuit of crew safety.
Three artists won prizes that night in the Civic Permanent Art Award of 1978. Report and review note varied perceptions of Abs Tracy's world reputation. A government tourance corporation proposed a second reading, while rugby premiers faced Barime Inn in Norihibatene Tox.
The Country Party in Western Australia withdrew today from the coalition government with the Liberal Party. The move leaves Premier Sir Charles Court to govern with a diminished majority in Parliament and prompts calls for a cabinet reshuffle to accommodate three new posts. Negotiations and reactions from Canberra noted but offered few details.
Terry Gibbs, 45, from Bhengerw Glamorgan, claimed a lucky win after a long job injury sidelined him. He said the payout would help his family, noting the draw came as he checked his coupons at home yesterday.
Fragmentary OCR note describes unions backing pace tracking and employer stance, mentions wage figures and bans. Lacks clear entities or events to confirm a coherent news item.
The government plans to cut or end several industry support measures. Senator James McClelland said applications for structural adjustment aid would not be considered for a month, with more cuts planned. He noted reductions affecting textiles, shipbuilding, domestic appliances, and woven fabrics, and mentioned payments totaling around 20 million to employees and firms under emergency measures.
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