24 Nov 1975
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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Nov 24, 1975
Page
1
Readers learn that Timor invasion could occur within a week to ten days as Jakarta pressures escalate. Fraser government stance blurs with fears of Indonesia moving to seize Fretilin organized territories amid flights suspended and border clashes. Commentary notes shifts with Whitlam’s fall and Peacock’s severed mediation posture during Canberra talks.
Melbourne report says a national Timor conference called for a firm stance against Indonesia but urged peaceful action. It urged reopening the Dili Consulate, requesting Portugal to seek a UN fact finding mission, and offering facilities for non violent resolution. The event drew 120 unionists and aid groups. In Jakarta a Fretilin led crackdown saw Fretilin arrest hundreds of Apodeti members including chairman Arnaldo Araujo and secretary general Josio Zorio Soares.
A collision during night exercises between a US aircraft carrier and a cruiser left one sailor dead. The Navy released a brief statement and launched an investigation, with details still emerging on the cause and circumstances of the accident.
A glider nose-dived into a field near a private air strip at Bungendore on Saturday morning after an aborted wing-tap fault. The craft reportedly spiraled and crashed, killing four onboard and injuring one. Page 7.
Obituary note reports Sir Kevin Ellis death in Sydney with funeral planned for Tuesday. Details are sparse but indicate a formal service for the late figure.
Two Englishmen and a French man establish a world record flight of 20 hours and 30 minutes covering 460 kilometres. They landed at La Meyganne near Angers after departing Melbury near Dorchester showcasing a cross channel balloon feat.
Canberra reports a fatal crash claim as the ACT road toll climbs to 34 for the year. A 23 year old motorcyclist dies alongside another victim in separate incidents. A Mr Crowley is noted in obscured wedding references. In Sydney seven people die in a separate day’s incident, higher than the previous year.
The 28,000 ton Marconi left Sydney today for the last time bound for the south run. The Italian government owns 51 percent and ordered the transfer to the south run, amid the liner’s more than 1000 mile voyage to Australis.
Charles Groves, a seven member Liberal Movement executive in South Australia, criticised Senator Hall for backing Independent candidate Gorton for the ACT Senate. In a telephone interview with The Canberra Times from Adelaide, Groves said he opposed interstate expansion and urged Hall to align with South Australian interests. He warned the party’s wrath could fall on him and published an open letter denouncing Hall’s stance, insisting the LM cannot be a lackey to the Labor Government.
The Prime Minister Mr Fraser pledged a coalition government would create a rural bank an income stabilisation fund and adopt IRC rural reports. He argued prosperity requires city and country voters both thriving and opposed canceling wool prices while noting loans backed by wool clips security. Treasurer Mr Lynch teased a major plan to revive investment spending in a forthcoming policy speech.
In Canberra last night Mr Gorton claimed electors should back a socialist Government and urged LM supporters to tell Senator Hall they disagreed. He cited loyalists leaving the LM over the issue and said the party aims to back an Independent in the Upper House. Hall announced the LM would contest House seats for Canberra and Fraser.
About 140 people attended a prayer meeting at O'Connor Methodist on Saturday night seeking guidance for Australia’s leaders and political future.
Fragmentary OCR notes reveal Athol Thome discussing party dynamics on the western front. Mentions top figures, artillery or fortifications, and mounting pressure from opposing sides shaping the political landscape with perceived advantages.
A fragmented clipping notes stroke patients facing rejection in Lebanon with uncertain details and limited readable facts. The text mentions sufferers and a reference to Lebanon, lacking clear context or outcome.
Ian Parmeter reviews a paper by a former secretary examining interactions with the Public Service. The piece appears on page 2 and discusses how communications and policy interfaces influence service delivery. The study highlights procedural dynamics and potential reforms for efficiency.
Australia announces team selection for the first test versus West Indies in Brisbane. The report notes prior form from England earlier in the year and mentions page references for further details.
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