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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Nov 17, 1975
Page
1
The Prime Minister said Australia would revert to supporting the United States resolution at the UN with Mr Ralph Harry announcing Australia would back the US stance and oppose the alternative. The US argued Australia’s abstention influenced other nations to vote against the communist proposal and break earlier undertakings.
Mr Al Grassby announced he would remain in his post as Commissioner for Community Relations and would not contest the Riverina seat for the Labor Party. His wife, previously asked by Mr Whitlam to stand for Riverina in the federal elections, would stay in her role.
Marion Faith reports on Gundaroo hosting the World Championship Snail Race. No 806 captured attention as others faltered and owners abandoned their snails amid a surreal, lighthearted event with a French photographer remarking the snails are too small to eat.
The former Treasurer Hayden proposed a meeting with Prime Minister Fraser to discuss alleged withheld economic facts. Fraser spokesman says no meeting or documents will be shown. Fraser's televised address airs at 7 30 pm while Treasurer Lynch plans a deficit action meeting with senior advisers. Hayden seeks weekly Treasury briefings until December 13 election.
In Canberra, Mr Hayden accuses Mr Fraser of a massive scare campaign on the Australian economy. He claims Fraser uses exaggerated distortions as a pretext for political power, challenges to disclose evidence, and accuses the caretaker prime minister of overstepping his commission with budget-cut proposals. The discussion follows warnings of a larger deficit and rapid monetary expansion impacting inflation.
Prime Minister Fraser outlined election policies in Melbourne at the Victorian Liberal Party State council. He prioritized personal income tax indexation and expediting the Mathews report on taxation while pledging to revive private business, especially small business, and framing the election as a contest of policies and philosophies aimed at restoring the economy's health and strength.
President Costa signals Timor talks will proceed with a likely date of November 24. Officials near the negotiations cite expected breakthroughs on key issues and outline a pathway to resumed discussions between the parties.
A Sunday Hobart fire caused an estimated five hundred thousand dollars in damage to property. The blaze prompted emergency crews to respond quickly and secure the scene as investigators begin assessing the cause and extent of the damage.
Sydney Sunday report says ABC management issued a directive to staff to achieve balance in election coverage within a single program until election end. The memo follows warnings by the Postmaster General Mr Nixon about maintaining impartial reporting standards across tech related company actions.
The report notes dismissal of 170 staff from the elected Labor Government and calls for full-time workers to undertake essential routines and duties. It quotes Mr Whitlam and Senator Withers on public service reductions, urging support for the democratic cause and indicating over 120 public servants were forced from their jobs.
A fragmented Canberra Times page notes a protest by children over litter. It references a discussion by Dr G J Morgan on career considerations in Australia, with mentions of world news, weddings, law lists, and cricket across different sections. The text is incomplete and contains partial page cues.
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