10 Nov 1975
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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Nov 10, 1975
Page
1
The Prime Minister of Westerly Australia, Sir Charles Court, announced tonight that the Rural and Industrial Bank would not be allowed to help the Prime Minister defy the Constitution. The comment, reported in late news, frames ongoing political tension and the bank’s stance on governmental interference.
The Leader of the Opposition Mr Fraser said yesterday that the proposal to amend how permanent heads are selected would require certain qualifications for promotion to the Second Division. He argued the current government should proceed with the ministerial report and noted concern within the Public Service and the wider community.
The Prime Minister and Opposition Leader Fraser are slated to confer in Canberra tomorrow at 9 am to discuss the political deadlock. Fraser and deputy Lynch along with National Country Party leader Anthony say they are ready to meet Whitlam immediately to seek a rational democratic solution based on a House of Representatives ballot.
Prime Minister Whitlam discusses an offer tied to Senate elections and payments while warning that failure to accept could delay funding. He emphasizes cooperation with banks to secure credit, praises public servants, and notes the nation faces a protracted election campaign of six to eight months amid broader economic pressures.
A note on two way education aimed at aiding migrants outlines efforts to educate youths. The text mentions concerns over excessive drug use as unnecessary and references page notes about assignments and complaints. The article hints at social tensions and reactions in Canberra over the weekend.
Sydney reports twelve people killed on NSW roads during the period, with two fatalities from Victoria noted. The yearly toll reaches 1,101, up 49 from the previous year, while Victoria records 763 deaths, 79 more than at the same point last year. Several others are reported injured.
Former Deputy Prime Minister Dr Cairns said the Australian economy suffered from the Whitlam government and Industries Assistance Commission head Godfrey Rattigan. He cited sudden tariff cuts like the 25 percent reduction as destabilising measures and warned that abrupt policy shifts disrupt money supply and government spending.
A 17 year old youth was charged in connection with a fatal fist fight in Oydmey Bunésy. The case appears to hinge on an alleged smothering incident during the altercation. Court proceedings are expected tomorrow.
Fragmentary OCR reports a champion named Bob third Shearer in a state event with a 285 unit score and a prize of $10,000 for his win. The readable text is incomplete and lacks clear dates or locations.
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