08 Nov 1974
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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Nov 08, 1974
Page
1
Senior officer of the Department of the Capital Territory plans an immediate shipment for 32 Canberra buses. The effort includes securing space, arranging overseas transport from Britain, and examining MAN components in Munich to ensure Australia’s supply needs.
Reports say 50 people were killed or injured after a clash near the University hospital area in Luanda. A gang attacked two white explorers, prompting firing as soldiers entered the scene to recover a body. one soldier died in the exchange.
A garbled OCR fragment mentions a state or town and individuals in unclear roles. The legible pieces reference names and a place, but no decisive action or date is extractable from the text. Further context is needed to determine the event or notice type and its key details.
In a pre dawn operation officers of the Department of the Capital Territory dismantled steel structures outside Guy's Coffee Lounge on Bunda Street City. The move drew opposing statements from government ministers and the cafe owner Mr Gus Petersilka, with debate over legality and city planning. Authorities say the structures were removed to clear the public way and to enforce required approvals for outdoor eating facilities.
A Tasmanian Supreme Court action accuses Raymond John Smith a production superintendent and his wife Dessey Vera Smith of selling trade secrets to China Metal and Chemicals Co Taine and Taiwan. An order by Mr Huslice Nettlefold stops them dealing with trade secrets and funds in a Hong Kong bank.
Japan's Ministry of International Trade and Industry has hired a US nuclear consulting firm to assess feasibility of Japan joining a uranium enrichment plant in Australia. The study, due by end of January, weighs plant scope, enrichment process, construction run, costs, and Japan's share and purchase volumes. Australia is seen as ahead of the United States as a prospective partner.
Colin Hughes reviews a witches Brew of a book. Alastair Buchan discusses Change Without War and the shifts of power. T. B. Millar reviews the books on pages 10 and 11, with authors credited and page numbers noted.
The NSW Supreme Court approves a 1.5 million dollar settlement for 17 thalidomide children. The Distributor Company Ltd will issue a cheque for the amount, with administration by trust fund. Over 30 known Australian thalidomide cases are noted, with further offers anticipated from the Drillers Company.
Minister for Transport Mr Jones condemned the 29.5 per cent aircrew pay rise as irresponsible and unjustified, arguing it clashes with government policy and national interest. He cited Justice Coldham's tribunal judgment and said the aviation salary increases threaten Qantas profitability while omitting evidence on pilots' duties.
Australia will contribute 16.7 million dollars for famine relief in underdeveloped countries. Senator Wriedt announced at the World Food Conference in Rome that Australia matches Canada’s offer in scale. He said the goal is a minimum target of around 10 billion tonnes of food aid annually and urged global effort to expand resources.
Retail prices for most locally produced colour televisions rise by about 80 dollars after the Prices Justification Tribunal refused a larger concession. The increases apply to 22 and 26 inch sets from Philips Astor and other makers, with some models up to and beyond 1,000 dollars as stores adjust post tribunal.
In Sydney a two year study of 7,080 crash victims shows seat belts offered no worthwhile protection for some serious injuries. The Roy Royal Australian College of Experienced crash researchers note belt design needs revised but acknowledge some advantages exist for belts in certain scenarios.
Qantas Sydney says fares may rise by a percentage to offset mounting operating costs as Captain R J Ritchie urges government action to restore profit margins. He warns sharp cost increases and fuel parity policies could hit the airline hard, risking a year of losses.
Fragmented text discusses housing concepts and policy debates in Canberra and Washington on government plans. Mentions The Nations Capitol and the International Air Transport Association. No clear events or outcomes are stated.
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