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Newspaper

Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

May 27, 1975

Page

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Israeli forces attack Lebanon amid cross border clashes

Reports from Beirut describe Israeli raids pressing into southern Lebanon with shelling along coast and near Tyre. The Lebanese Defence Ministry put Lebanese and Israeli casualties, while WAFA cited clashes continuing as Israel said it repelled attacks.

Beirut Ced Labanse Adi Joradi Ariisery Taras Moerilia Palestine WAFA Aidans Nee Lebanese Defence Ministry Taraell Alte Ash-Shash Lirtell Asrveli Jete Tyre Hinge Vilage Voeomander Yeaterday Labanon Taraaia

Resignation Presented as Violence Erupts in Lae Palace

Reported by Reuters from Lae shows Prime Minister Nureddin Al presented the military government’s resignation at the presidential palace amid explosions and casualties. Police reported several people killed as crowds gathered outside the scene.

AAP Reiteg Reuter Lae Aon Nureddin Aleae Thair Rattan Tome

Late News: Council Appoints New Crime Chief

A late city note reports Captain Betas Ferreira leading a ceremonial pole at the corner, marking the replacement of the old station chief amid a rearranged command structure. The fragment hints at municipal changes and leadership shifts in the crime department.

Rorto Council Crimah Modrlu Bote Betas Comte Ferreira

Aboriginal loan helps Canberra couple buy first home

Mr and Mrs Len Barait of Melba received the first Aboriginal loan from the Aboriginal Loans Commission yesterday. They plan to move into their new home in Kambah soon, hoping to save enough to cover costs amid inflation. A chance meeting with two Department of Aboriginal Affairs staff led to their breakthrough. The commission, formed last November, aims to assist Aboriginal people to buy homes.

Len Barait Melba Heute Fom Theboriginal Loans Commission Batrate

Government wool price split exploited in House debate

Opposition seized on the cabinet floor price cut from 2506 to 2002 for 2 micron wool, arguing the Government aimed to boost its program. Prime Minister Whitlam tried to override the Speaker to push the policy, while questions centered on stockpile costs and inflation risk.

House of Representatives Bavos Per Havo Dr Putiér Whitlan Spesker Mer Suholet Cam Wan Detiroe Poitics Cohen

Inquiry report urges tax indexation in 1975 budget

Mathews Committee of Inquiry into Inflation and Taxation urges government to adopt personal taxation indexation by the 1975 budget and proposes business tax changes to restore stability. It notes limited reform options due to the Bulger deficit but warns changes could fuel inflation through the wage system and depress business effort. The unanimous report was tabled in the House of Representatives by Prime Minister Whitlam.

Australia Mathews Committee of Inquiry Uailu Nct House of Representatives Whitlam Justice Asprey

Budget study on income tax and wage indexation proposed

A parliamentary committee chaired by Vic Austrella National University professor R. Mathews examined income tax indexing and wage indexation as inflation erodes the private sector. It proposed two paths for personal tax indexation tied to inflation, forecasting a potential revenue drop and urging government timing for final decisions before 1575. It warned that automatic transfer of resources from private to public sectors could damage Australian society and called for careful review of the government’s proposals.

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Consumer law study ordered in ACT

An unusual news snippet notes an ACT consumer law study to identify deficiencies and suggest remedies. The fragment references police activity and alleged funding links with a broad international context, but details are unclear.

Tribunal orders butter and cheese price rises this week

Melbourne tribunal reports rising butter and cheese prices as retail groups expect increases to 2p per pound, with a price cap of 9d per pound for butter. The Australian Dairy Industry Council, on behalf of 12 major companies, signals further increases within three months while some retailers may push ahead with rises to cover costs.

Melbourne Disy Bulier Austensian Dairy Industry Council Hed Indica A. Sobstantin Ate Dury

Metal workers strike update and wage dispute events

Fragmented OCR text reports metal workers planning strikes and wage dispute details. It mentions pay rates, overs payments to workers, and comments by a national director and a person named Fry. The readable parts point to a labor action driven by proposed wage increases and organizational statements.

Twkw Ational Mi Fry

Bequest to Gallery by Melbourne Widow Mary Meyer

Mary Fisher Meyer, a 97 year old Melbourne widow, left a major Australian art collection of about 300 works to the National Gallery in Canberra. The collection features works by Sir Arthur Sheldon, Charles Conder, Rupert Bunny, Hans Heysen, Wilhelm Young, and Foy Phillips Foy. Meyer was widow of Br Felix Henry Meyer, a leading Melbourne gynecologist. The Australian House of Representatives also passed a bill extending medical benefits to cover optical services.

Melbourine Otonday Melbourne Mary Fisher Meyer National Gallery Canberra

Agreement on rent alleged in Canberra hearing

Testimony at the Canberra hearing alleges a deal with ACT Legislative Assembly Member Raymond Francie Saunders and his wife not to rent their premises. Blom and Wom testified the fair renting system was government driven, while Saunders claimed it was the only source of the same for a man owning the premises.

Canberra ACT Leglative Assembly Raymond Francie Saunders A. Young Jun ‘Ueottrey Blom Doosa Laraine Wom Alles Thons Saunders Alliance Han Lewations Blom

Gorton Defects to Run as Independent Senate Candidate

Former Prime Minister Gorton moved from the Liberal Party to become an Independent Senate candidate for the ACT. The shift was engineered by crossbenchers and Opposition whips, with reports in the Government pressCOMMENT on the timing and implications of his seat change.

Mr Gorton Hip- Ob Haviee Reprexen Nery Se Gort Wen Senate

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