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Newspaper

Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Nov 27, 1974

Page

1

PS Board post goes to PM's man

The article notes the Prime Minister will appoint Mr John Taylor as the Public Service Board’s third Commissioner. Mr Taylor, aged 40, is presently first assistant TM secretary in the Prime Minister's Department. Also mentioned is Mr R. J Young, long-time first position commissioner.

John Taylor The Public Service Board Nordeck Tift Board Preme Ak! A. Frome Riminer Moar Tassore Chinning Tat R. J Young Denny Wie Canberra Department ‘of Mineraly and Energs Lenon Mewits Tewit

Post box bombs injure 20 in London amid attacks

London reports say three bombs shattered post boxes during peak hour, wounding about 20 people in an apparent protest by Trish guerrilla unit against government policy. Earlier blasts in Birmingham killed 19 and injured 14, prompting Conservative MPs to seek harsher penalties.

London Tuenay Reuter Plaka Ality Birmingham

Garden party invitation at Parliament lawns sparks debate

An account of a garden party hosted by MPs with an Aboriginal tent on Parliament grounds describes grub served including unfamiliar dishes. Journalists present were invited and faced moral questions as Perkins and others were noted for hosting and defending the event amid claims of bias.

Spm Walchetty Whimper Billy Hons Awan Foxlay Perkins Peter Marvey Macquarie National News Charles Perkins Department of Aboriginal Affairs Chris Mullard Australia Aboriginal “Mission Parliament House

Energy authority planned to secure ACT fuel supplies

The ACT government plans an ACT Energy Control Authority to ensure fuel stocks meet demand at all times. It will study a possible ACT Balk five storage depot and recall procedures, with aims to own and operate outlets and exercise emergency powers. The move follows past fuel shortages and seeks Canberra self reliance in energy.

Bryant ACT Energy Contral Authority Alten Rity ACT Queanbeyan Evtide Act Legislaive ACT Energy

Greater power sought for NT Assembly

The Joint Committee on constitutional developments urged transferring executive responsibilities to the Northern Territory Legislative Assembly as soon as possible. Major functions such as mining education health and courts should move first while the Governor General would retain overriding regulatory power. Funds and practical steps were outlined to ensure administrative coordination with Australian Government ministers.

Northern Territory Territory James Lab Nsw Legislative Assembly Roural Tang Supreme Court Legislative “Assembly Austallan James Dit Teron

Parliament Debate Ends Early Amid Censure Defeat

The House rejected an opposition motion by a narrow margin after only three speakers had addressed the chamber. Opposition leader Mr Spedden gave notice of another motion aimed at forcing the Prime Minister Witt to resign. The debate was cut short after about half an hour with two opposition speakers remaining.

House of Represen Latives Spedden Nancy Witt Lome

Ansett in High Court move tests fare cuts and strikes

In Melbourne the High Court will test the Government order to cut fares by 1.5 percent for Ansett and TAA as the dispute between the airlines, the AFAP and the Government continues. Ansett announced fare reductions to match TAA, while pilots engaged in arbitration battles and a tribunal delayed until noon today. Sir Reginald Ansett defended the action as political and industrial blackmail, noting a surge in bookings as sympathy and backlog pressures rise.

Ansett TAA High Court Ansett Airlines Transport Jones Ansett Transport Industries Reginald Ansett Mel= howe Attration Federation of Air Pilots Reginald Tones Elim Melbourne Justice Coldham AFAP Justice Colds Advocme Federation B. J. Croft Ansett Res Federation Wold Ibunal Harry Ane Sett Ansett “Transport Industries

Mid East Crisis Threatens Open Warfare

Fragmented OCR text shows scattered references to the Middle East and threats of open warfare. Mentions include a river ket and names that appear garbled. No clear events, dates, or identifiable organizations are readable to confirm specifics.

Middle East Thresten Frank

Parliament plans three month ACT session and lottery move

Fragmented OCR notes indicate a proposed three month ACT session in Parliament with reference to courts and law. The item mentions entertainment pages and a lottery move, with scattered page references for World News and Parliament content. The readable fragments suggest a government focus on legislative timing and a lottery issue.

Worl News Camien

Whitlam Creates Economy Advisory Group

Mr Whitlam convened a first of a series of regular meetings with four senior ministers and four permanent heads of departments to keep him informed on the economy. The group aims to ensure Treasury and Reserve Bank information remains comprehensive. Continued on Page 3.

Downpour Floods Parliament House in Heavy Rainstorm

A major downpour flooded Parliament House and adjacent offices yesterday afternoon. Water entered through openings causing damage to desks and floors while staff moved bins and worked to contain leaks. The Bureau of Meteorology reported brief heavy rain with high humidity and mild winds, and the NRMA assisted stranded motorists as the city returned to normal after the storm.

Parliament Amul Fairbairm

Costly European tour eyed for Prime Minister Whitlam

The forthcoming Europa tour by Prime Minister Whitlam is projected to cost over 500000, largely from chartering a Boeing WS/32 airliner for 34 days. The plan includes numerous stops from Canberra to London and Dublin with 40 accompanying officials and family members, despite concerns over lengthy idle periods in London and extra deployment costs.

Europa Whitlam Qaatar Iig Ircraft Australia Boeing Winy Ney Canberra Darwin Coscombe Bahrain Bristely Tondon Dublin Amt Buch Catania i

Australia aims for Papua New Guinea independence by June

A Canberra report notes that the Australian government states Papua New Guinea can gain independence by June. The minister responsible for Papua New Guinea expresses belief independence is attainable within the planned timeline, with official discussions continuing to support the process.

Australan United Nationa Snd Papua New Citvines Australia Canberra Papsia Newinne A Mors Lunderstoowl Lottead

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