Government eases loan rules for ACT building societies
The Department of the Capital Territory will amend the Co operative Societies Ordinance to allow ACT building societies to lend on second mortgages for home buyers using the government housing loan scheme. Minister Enderby announced swift action, backing from the ACT Association of Cooperative Building Societies and Treasurer Creat on stability and the role of permanent societies. He said the aim is to expand finance options while keeping Government housing loans primary.
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Canberra building societies seek more funds and reform
ACT building societies face lending limits as the Government may fund 50 percent of housing loans via its agencies. Ministers Crean and housing minister Jovan reassured delegates that financial stability remains solid, with talks planned on regulating society lending at a June meeting with the Australian Association of Permanent Building Societies.
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Union ban on Black Mountain tower project inflames ACT union clash
Federal executive of the Builders Labourers Federation imposes a ban on the Black Mountain tower construction in Canberra. The ACT Trades and Labour Council and supporters argue for ratification by members, while other unions oppose the ban citing negotiated award conditions and potential site works already agreed. The Belconnen ALP branch and Western District unions weigh in as opposition grows.
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Offshore unity split over offshore legislation in Australia
The Commonwealth faces a divisive clash as offshore veto powers loom. Liberal Party leaders led by Mr Snedden move to defer the bill’s Senate passage for three months amid internal rifts and possible reversals. Opposition demand and party splits threaten to trigger broader constitutional debates and a possible double dissolution.
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Mahon
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Senate increases representation bill introduced for ACT and NT
The Senate Representation of Territories Bill 1973 proposes two additional senators for each Territory, raising total senators to 64. Introduced by Minister Daly, the measure targets ACT and NT underrepresentation, with one electorate per Territory and equal powers, immunities, and privileges to other MPs. The Government aims to preserve ACT representation and delay the extra seat until the next general election if needed.
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Move by States Mr Snadulen on party attitude and deferral
The report details Mr Snadulen admitting changes in party attitude after intervention by figures including Sir Robert Askin and Sir Charles Courtenay. He notes opposition to the Bill within the Liberal ranks and mentions discussions about deferring the Bill by three months amid intra party and state Liberal tensions.
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Whitlam Lectures on Punctuality Amid Parliament Delays
Prime Minister Whitlam uses a lecture on punctuality to scold Labor MPs for delays as Parliament opens. He told Gavr Gyle that Canberra should ensure MPs arrive on time, noting Question Time and the Opposition's majority dynamics.
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Troops seize police armouries in Uttar Pradesh violence
Troops clashed with police as army moved to take control of police armouries in Uttar Pradesh towns Kau Pa and Ramagar amid service-condition grievances. Police, fire services, and civil police were cited as involved. reports say arrests were made but casualty details were not confirmed.
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India
Car thefts rise in Melbourne school holidays
Melbourne reports show boys aged 10 to 17 responsible for about 270 car thefts over ten days of school holidays. Detective Senior Sergeant Ray Free, head of the Victorian stolen car squad, disclosed the figure today.
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Policy on entry from PNG resented periodical note
Fragmented OCR mentions policy on entry from Papua New Guinea and officials like Chief Minister Somers, with editor letters and school concerns. Also references to USSR, Trans Siberian railway page segments, nuclear tests opposition, and birth control interview. Not all details clear due to damaged text.
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