26 Nov 1974
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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Nov 26, 1974
Page
1
A string of blazes hit the Lakeside Hotel, the sixth fire in 11 days, as investigators, police, and fire crews evacuated guests and inspected the scene. Initial damage was tallied at $3,000 with later estimates around $10,000. no casualties reported.
The ACT Assembly passed a draft ordinance to legalise poker machines in the ACT with mechanical amendments. Debates centered on payout percentages and community vote provisions, with opposition arguing for parliamentary veto rights and community control through club voting.
The ACT Hospitals Board reports insufficient doctor applications for part time posts and will continue hiring full time salaried doctors. It has refused to reveal exact numbers but says enough applications exist to implement the originally planned 28 positions. Sixteen full-time salaries plus four offers are in the works, including three British doctors. private practitioners are urged to participate, while space and equipment concerns are addressed.
The Prime Minister Mr Whitlam plans to assume control of key Treasury areas. He will oversee the Treasury from Townsville and will receive the Reserve Bank report, leaving Dr Cairns as Treasurer with mainly paperwork. The Special Minister of State Mr Bowen will handle two statutory authorities.
Sydney reports rising dairy costs with butter up to 4c per pound and cheddar and bulk cheese priced around 63c. The Ledger notes higher retail prices across New South Wales and the Australian Capital Territory as grocers adjust stock.
In Tunisia, four Arab guerrillas and seven Palestinian commandos who hijacked a British airliner at Tunis airport were released after negotiations. Tunisian officials said the captors would be kept under guard while decisions on their fate were awaited. A West German banker was killed during the standoff as talks continued with authorities and the Palestinian Liberation Organization.
Defence and Aviation correspondent Frank Cranston reports the federation's executive meets in Melbourne to press wage increase demands amid plans to curb TAA aircraft production. Flight crew tribunal tensions rise as representatives walk out after rejection of wage claims. private deals yield 24 percent rise for some crews. Anyt Transport Industries moves to seek Supreme Court restraint on Mr Jones over a 5 per cent fare cut ordered Sunday.
Government aviation dispute looms as Ansett crews and pilots push for a 27 percent wage rise while potential opposition from technicians and baggage handlers grows. Public flights show mixed reception amid uncertainties, with TAA officials noting improved business and ongoing talks to settle wage terms.
A parliamentary committee report on Aboriginal affairs urged the Government to protect Aboriginal land rights near the bauxite mine at Yirrkala, NT. It criticised Nabilco for inadequate consultation, noted low employment quality for Aborigines, and highlighted health and malnutrition concerns among children, urging action to improve living conditions and prevent land loss.
Surgeons at Groote Schuur Hospital implanted a second heart in a patient with severe heart disease. The spokesman said the patient, unnamed, is in stable condition after surgery led by Dr Christy Barnard and the team. This follows the world’s first such procedure performed in December 1967 at Groote Schuur.
Fragmentary report describes a damaged Indian carrier near the Solomon Islands after an explosion last Tuesday. The vessel, its crew, and the tug involved are mentioned in garbled wording, with unclear names and details about hull damage and potential hazards.
A fragmented report notes Uranium Marine field park as a major global reef project. It mentions Jabiluka prospect in the Northern Territory and references plans for the world's premier uranium resource, highlighting exploration milestones, potential production, and international interest amid field development amid a broad news page.
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