08 Oct 1974
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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Oct 08, 1974
Page
1
Australian Roman Catholic Bishops issue statement backing Pope Paul VI on birth control. They stress priests should guide parishioners with understanding while upholding church teaching. They caution individuals may still act in conscience without blame if following authentic Church doctrine.
Prime Minister Whitlam rejected claims that Labor Party left wingers aimed to topple him. He said he would not resign and defended Australia US ties and stance on Vietnam, Peking, and North Korea. The interview drew 12 million viewers as Whitlam toured North America to boost relations and discuss nonproliferation and railcar issues.
Forty three people were taken off Japan's first nuclear powered ship Mutsu after it drifted for a month in the Pacific north of Japan following radioactive leaks. A skeleton crew remained aboard the 8350 ton vessel as government officials sought a port willing to take in the stricken ship.
The Canberra area shops and civic streets show uncollected rubbish for a week due to a work ban by Department of the Capital Territory cleaners. ACT Workers Union and Transport Workers Union plan talks to define waste responsibilities as 11 staff transfer and roster changes trigger the dispute.
Australia at the United Nations General Assembly calls for re examining the UN charter's role in peaceful settlement of international disputes. Senator Willesee proposes a draft resolution on strengthening the UN, promoting negotiation mediation inquiry and arbitration to resolve border and colonial legacies.
About 15 000 travellers reached Canberra by car during the long weekend, more than last year. The Cooma Visitors Centre reported 1 260 inquiries in three days, four times higher than last year, as rain affected ski resorts and grounds. Local events faced cancellations and closures due to wet conditions, with Lake Burley Griffin sailing discouraged by sewage spillage.
Mitsui and four Australian investors form Clarendale Pty Ltd in Sydney with £A150,000 to operate a 223,000 acre Grafton ranch. The venture starts with 6,000 breeders, rising to about 10,000 in five years, selling 3,500 head annually for domestic use and some export to Japan. Plans include grain production in soy bean and maize with the Australian Department of Agriculture, though scale is not disclosed.
A survey by the Australian Chamber of Manufactures and Bank of New South Wales shows September quarter output falls and broad declines in orders and employment. Proportions of manufacturers forecasting weaker business and investment rose, with widespread rises in costs and prices. Exports deteriorated more than expected and no near-term export recovery was forecast.
Prime Minister Whitlam proposed a top level conference with ministers and ACTU leaders to craft a social contract between unions and government. Government spokesmen said the meeting would be arranged before his overseas trip, with ACTU President Hawke agreeing in talks in Canberra. The Lodge in Canberra is named as the meeting venue for the weekend of October 20.
On the eve of leaving for the United States, Mr Whitlam urged a rapid joint meeting with Dr Cairns and Mr Cameron to tackle inflation. The conference would follow the Budget and address demands from ACTU, while unemployment data looming over government plans to loosen indexation and pursue broader social contracts.
The NSW union branch faces court orders to freeze funds and property as disputes over leadership and mergers unfold. Italian politicians weigh coalitions and elections while a privacy bill in South Australia is framed as protecting press freedom. The Caneerra Times bonus section previews home living guidance and lifestyle features.
Monday at the Australian Steel Convention J Campbell Johnston, head of the Melbourne Stock Exchange, urged recognition of retained earnings for industrial expansion. He warned tribunals and the Government had undercut profits by allowing insufficient price increases to cover rising costs, risking reduced profits and weakened ability to finance assets and future growth.
Melbourne. BHP managing director J C McNeill warned the community bears a heavy price from labour groups using monopoly power. He urged urgent policy measures to curb inflation and avoid harming steel industry and long term employment. He linked unrest to socio economic pressures and outlined risks to imports and costs.
Sydney Monday report outlines a fresh log of claims from domestic airline pilots seeking a 27 percent pay rise. The current top salary around 23000 with average wages near 150000 and a Boeing 727 captain could reach about 30000 under the proposed award. The 12 month 1969-70 award expired recently and a new award may take months to implement.
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