Minister considers expanding Government role in housing field
The Australian Minister for Housing, Mr Johnson, told the Perth Building Society Forum he is considering extending Government involvement in housing. He floated a national housing authority to oversee Defence service homes, Aboriginal housing, servicemen’s housing, pensioner housing, Commonwealth hostels, migrant housing, and off campus student housing, and housing construction in ACT and NT. He also proposed merging Housing and Works into a Department of Construction and Housing to stabilise costs and guide urban planning and community welfare.
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Building Society Forum
Perth
Canberra
Defence
Commonwealth
Act
Northern Territory
Australia
Department of Construction and Housing
Lightning kills boy in Melbourne suburb sheltering from storm
Stephen John Brook, 14, of McLeod, sheltering from a sudden storm, was struck and killed by lightning while crouching near a fence with three schoolmates who had quit a cricket match. Earlier, a 10-year-old nearly drowned at Mooroolbark as floodwaters swept him down a street. Four men rescued him as storm rain caused flash floods. Households in Mooroolbark and Blackburn cleaned up after the downpour.
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Melbourne
Stephen John Brook
McLeod
McLeod To
Mootoolbark
Wayne Drysdale
Mooroolbark
Blackburn
Sadat Warns Israel Over October Cease Fire Withdrawal
Cairo report states President Anwar Sadat warned that if Israel does not withdraw to the October 22 cease fire, Egypt would let its military forces handle the situation. The warning marks a hardline stance amid ongoing regional tensions and calls for compliance with the cease fire terms.
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Cairo
AAP - Reuter
Sadat
Egypt
Suspension of Work on Black Mountain Tower Ordered
Minister Johnson ordered a temporary suspension of work on the Black Mountain tower after a court ruling by Mr Justice Smithers. Explosive charges were to be detonated to allow rock excavation for foundations, with safety concerns cited. An injunction filing was adjourned for a fixed date.
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Mr Johnson
Black Mountain Tower
Perth
Johnson
Justice Smithers
ACT Supreme Court
Whitlam Visits Peking Amid Massive Welcome Crowd
The Prime Minister Mr Whitlam arrived in Peking for a five day official visit. Thousands cheered at the airport and about 100000 lined the road to the Great Hall of the People. Talks with Chinese leaders begin tonight and will continue daily for at least ten hours. He aims to deepen understanding of Chinese world affairs and pursue greater contact.
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Peking
Mr Whitlam
Mc Whitlam
Japan
Whitlam
China
Canada
Trudeau
Nixon
Whitlam seeks closer China ties amid trade promise
Australian Prime Minister Whitlam emphasizes balancing broader political exchanges with expanding trade as China relations deepen. He recalls his Pek ing visit and promises to return, while noting Japan's Tanaka briefing on Sino Soviet tensions and regional impacts. The Peking press fronts praise Whitlam for backing recognition of China and Labour's diplomatic moves.
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Peking
People's Daily
Royal
Whitlam LE
China
Phillip pool heating project eyed for 1974 opening
The National Capital Development Commission called for tenders to heat the Phillip Swimming Centre as a pilot project. If approved by the ACT Advisory Council, the system could be running by March, extending the season and allowing an earlier 1974 opening. The design uses two boilers burning light diesel oil with two 12.5 metre chimneys for exhaust.
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National Capital Development Commission
Phillip
Commission
Phillip Pool
ACT Advisory Council
Bill to outlaw flogging in Victoria introduced
Opposition Leader in the Legislative Council Mr Galbally introduced a bill to outlaw flogging in Victoria. Debate was adjourned after he noted Victoria was the last state to still have flogging on the statute books.
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Melbourne
Victoria
Oosition
Legislative Council
Galbally
Canberra tower injunction battle tests national capital plan
Judge Mr Justice Smithers ruled the proposed tower with a public restaurant did not fall within authority of the Postmaster General under three acts. He found injunctive relief justified to halt work as the National Capital Development Commission's planning remit could be compromised. The case, brought by Dr Bruce Kent and 13 Canberra residents, argued against Canberra’s national capital development and construction authority.
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Justice Smithers
Post and Telegraph
Broadcasting and Television
Bruce Kent
Canberra
Cavanagh
Johnson
Bowen
Commonwealth
R. J. HM. Barbour
Barbour
A.J. Leslie
The
National Capital Development Commission
NCDC
Commonsense ruling hailed on Canberra tower case
Dr Kent hailed Justice Smithers decision as commonsense and said the National Capital Development Commission should prevail in town planning matters in Canberra. The case raised questions about environmental policy and territorial self government as leaders urged broader rights for residents to shape their city and future.
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Justice Smither
Kent
National Capital Development Commission
Canberra
Justice Smithers
Gordon Walsh
Walsh
Migrants urged to provide evidence on visa racketeers in Sydney hearing
Migrants who have been victimized by visa racketeers were urged to present evidence to the Committee on Community Relations which will meet in Sydney next week, as stated by the Minister for Immigration Mr Grassley. The report also notes a national rail strike nearing its end, divorce-law proposals discussed by Jacqueline Rees and Peter Sekuless, and the Boulevard shopping complex opening by Lend Lease in Akuna Street. The National Population Inquiry heard that the Department of Northern Development had not explored ways to employ Aborigines. The Australian women's golf team defeated Britain 7-5 to win the International golf series at Royal Sydney.
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Chou Enlai
Japan
Tanaka
Committee On Community Relations
Sydney
Grassley
Department of Northern Development
Britain
Royal Sydney
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Peter Sekuless
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Lend Lease Pty Ltd
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Petrie Plaza
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