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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

May 31, 1975

Page

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Canberra woman charged with car fraud amid wider investigations

Patricia Jean Fitzpatrick also known as Jean Lee Robinson appeared in Canberra Petty Sessions on a charge of obtaining a car by false pretences. Police said investigations span Australia into possible future charges. Bail set at 1000 with condition to report weekly. Remand for mention to August 13. No plea entered.

Canberra Pat Leonard Kilduff Lee Eaton Pry Misa Fitzpatrick Miss Fitzpatrick Lunney

WA coalition back together in Western Australia

The Country Party renews the Liberal led government after an earlier split. Premier Sir Charles Court and Country Party Leader Mr Old announced the revival at a joint news conference. The CP must ratify the move on June 9, and the agriculture portfolio and deputy premiership are to be allocated within the coalition. The opposition casts the deal as a fragile, potentially short lived arrangement amid broader federal party tensions.

Charles Court Country Party Mr Old Old Liberal-Cp State Council Sir Charles Western Australia Australia Canberra Fraser National Country Party Anthony Labor Liberal Country Tonkin

Hayden unmoved by three States Medibank move

Australian politics focus on healthcare with Prime Minister Hayden stating he will not concede to a March 1 deadline for Medibank policy terms. He outlined that NSW Victoria and Western Australia have not agreed to surrender control of hospital funding or public hospital services to the Federal Government.

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Prudents Cup Cricket Tickets Sell Out Early

London reports all ground admission tickets for the Prudents Cup match between Australia and the West Indies on June 14 have sold. Excitement centers on the fast bowling of Lillee and Thorne and the West Indian attack led by Hack Page.

Late News London Australia Wes Indies Lillee Thorne

Finding for Fee Rise Schedule Fees Ar A Medical

Hayden said last night that a fee rise schedule is under consideration for medical services. The remark hints at potential increases affecting patients and providers.

Hayden

Call for uniform fuel-price scheme in Australia

The National Rural Advisory Council urged Canberra to establish a fuel price equalisation scheme with flat price petrol for Australia. The council, meeting in Canberra, says the scheme would not significantly raise urban petrol prices. Chairman Jim Heffernan spoke as discussions covered rural budget implications. Senator Wriedt was understood to have commented on urban impacts.

Australis National Rural Advisory Council Canberra Jim Heffernan Wriedt Aes Ees

Cairns Ordered Home For Polls Vote

The Treasurer Dr Cairns was ordered by the Government to return to Australia for a vote in the House next week on the referendum Bill for simultaneous elections. Leader of the House Mr Daly also ordered Minister for Health Dr Everingham and Tasmanian backbencher Mr Sherry back home.

Dr Cairns Australia House of Representatives Daly Everingham Sherry Senate House Cairns Switzerland Egypt Israel Paris Whitlam

By election confidence in Hass by Labour hold

The Minister for Defence Mr Barnard and federal opposition figures discuss a Tasmanian by election in Hass. Barnard’s supporters expect Labour to retain the seat while critics question timing and potential shifts before Parliament adjourns. A Bass by election remains a possibility depending on caucus actions.

Defence Barnard Labor Party Tasmanian Hass

Snowfields Brace for Weekend Skiing With Lift Operations

Cooma Visitors Centre said several chairlifts and T bars would run this weekend at Perisher Valley and Merritt’s chairlift from 9 am to 4 30 pm for tourists. Tourists are advised to check road conditions before traveling as weather stays fine in Canberra with possible Sunday showers and a top near 17 degrees.

Cooma Sowal Perisher Valley Merritt Canberra

Sinatra earns warm notices for London Royal Albert Hall show

Frank Sinatra, who canceled a West Berlin concert last week after press criticism, won bouquets from London critics for his performance at the Royal Albert Hall. Associated Press reported the praise and noted the earlier cancellation.

London Frank Sinatra West Berlin Critica Today Royal Albert Hall Associated Press

Brigadier Serong Reflects on Counterinsurgency and Exit

Brigadier Serong recounts efforts to end a volatile war situation within 48 hours, noting difficulties fading as he sought a safe exit. He recalls interactions with Burmese Ambassador Maung Maung and Defence discussions on counterinsurgency versus national development, the evacuation of Thieu forces, and plans for mobile operations against North Vietnamese threats.

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Numbers to topple Somare in Papua New Guinea

The Opposition in Papua New Guinea claims it has the numbers to topple Prime Minister Somare. Leader Tei Atal said he is ready to take over immediately, amid week of constitutional delays and multiple parliamentary disruptions. A government spokesman said Somare’s side expects to win any real motion.

Papua New Guinea Somare ABC Tei Atal Abal House of Assembly Oon Mir Abal

ACT councils fund plan rejected by Government

Government rejects fund plan for ACT councils as described on page 3. Opposition faces a tough position after proposing amendments to the public service superannuation scheme noted by Tony on page 2. Also: misrepresentation by PS unions cited by Garland on page 1. NATO chief Ford challenges NATO timidity. Australia favoured to beat New Zealand in Brisbane in World Series rugby league opener.

Tony Garland Australia New Zealand Brisbane

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