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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

May 28, 1974

Page

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Court records reveal multiple defendants in late case

A fragmented 1972 newspaper snippet describes defendants facing charges in appearance court. One man, Mendersom, received a 48 month sentence after pleading guilty to a spade behavior offense. Another, Roy, was ordered to perform probation terms and remain in court.

Wichliger Etunea Asean Mecrory Uim Prey Tilereen Na Chaheta MiCrons Fiiplatsan Fox

Bread prices rise amid wage, cost pressures

The Prices Controller Mr McFarland said bread price increases stem from national wage rises and fixed February maximums. A further rise is expected to cover anticipated costs, with bread manufacturers calling for a 26 rise to meet higher production costs.

ACT Mr McFarland

Point to Point Bus Service Planned for Workers

The Department of the Capital Territory considers a early next year contract bus scheme offering point-to-point and return travel for groups of workers. Minister Bryant supports it but delivery hinges on buses on order. Aimed at areas with high employee concentration, likely within a small zone such as the Parliamentary triangle, it would shuttle workers from near homes to offices. trial free runs may start in February or March with 15 minute frequencies by September or October.

Department of the Capital Territory Capital Territory Bryant Gwen Vrew Tve

Vans to ease Canberra bus shortage today

The Department of the Capital Territory plans to use Kombi vans to mitigate a bus shortage caused by a mechanics strike. About 40 percent of buses could be affected, with 70 buses out of service. Ambulances and fire engines remain exempt from the overtime ban. Public notices warn of possible service disruptions and peak-route redirections.

Department of the Capital Territory Canberra Ibn Transport Section Matement

Eskimo Nell film attacked by critics in Sydney

In Sydney the Festival of Light and others demanded the Australian Government withdraw its grant amid protests at eskimo Nell. They accused the film of nude scenes and arousing content and urged the Federal Treasury to cancel the 108,000 sponsorship. A Film Development Corporation official noted censorship was a separate matter from potential commercial success.

Sydney Festival of Light Hing Fitetion Lim Quest Filmy Ferval Uae Nile Federal Treasury Ancal

Carney family killed in Sydney car crash

Mr Alan Carney, 26, of Annandale, and his six month old daughter Kirstie Anne were killed when their car left the road and hit a tree near Ri Mixed Concrete on Pedersl Highway. Carney's wife Lorita, 22, suffered serious injuries and was taken to hospital. police and ambulance crews freed Carney's body after about an hour.

Alan Carney Sydney Annandale Kirstie-Anne Carney Lortia

Thieu aide held as spy in broad crackdown

Government sources said Thieu era aides were arrested in a major spy ring probe. Nuyeen Van Neny owned several properties in Saigon and was linked to supplying information to the insurgents. Do Xvan Ky and Huynh Van Tong faced charges, with Ky accused as a Western agent. Trong and three others received life terms. 37 got up to 20 years hard labor. two were freed.

Nuuyen van Neny Suon Neus Naan Do Xvan Ky Provinci Preside Trong

Troops seize Ulster fuel depots amid strike disruption

Soldiers moved to key sites including Belfast Harbour petrol stations and a Londonderry depot as engineers walked out. Barbed wire, sandbags and checkpoints were set up around installations while management planned distribution changes and the Ministry of Commerce prepared a response to the fuel crisis.

Belfast Aap-Ap Histor Stryke Alu Anak

Power strikes threaten Northern Ireland as talks falter

Widespread blackouts hit Northern Ireland amid strikes over power supplies. British authorities considered moving troops to power stations while police were ordered to take all measures necessary to maintain order. Prime Minister Wilson faced pressure as union leaders warned of escalating action and potential government response.

Munster Rees Liamal Teope Northern Ireland Olfmark Souirzes

Fifth man dies in NSW storms and chaos

Fragmented wires report a fifth death amid NSW storms and ongoing turmoil. The page notes housing loan refusals and upcoming auctions, with a broad mix of garbled phrases about international events and local notices.

Nsw

Premiers Discuss Money Crisis Ahead of Conference

Premiers and Finance officials plan talks on Australia’s tight money situation at the Premiers Conference and Loan Council meeting in Canberra. Victorian Premier Hamer indicates support from premier colleagues as Prime Minister Whitlam and senior ministers prepare for the budget talks. The Government faces calls to ease liquidity, with bankers urging release of reserves to trading banks amid a fragile banking outlook.

Canferra Hamer Tassi Ne Wll Uber Prenvers Me Whitlam Cream Barnard Dr Cairns Me Hayden Nord

New Tenants Move Into Hotel Canberra Building

Several parliamentary committees have begun moving into the Hotel Canberra after the lease was surrendered. The Public Works Committee started occupation, with other panels including Public Accounts and Parliamentary Library teams expected to follow within ten days. A ministerial statement is anticipated at an appropriate time.

Canberra Public Works Committee Perator Canberra Times Eau Sprey Department of Services and Property Public Parliamentary Library Him Sud Wil Bo

Banks to Seek Reserve Funds Amid Inflation Pressure

Australian trading banks plan to request a release of funds from Statutory Reserve Deposits from the Reserve Bank of Australia in Sydney. The move aims to ease liquidity but could reverse government efforts to curb inflation. The timing remains uncertain as negotiations with the Reserve Bank continue.

Sydney Australia Reserve Bank

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