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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Oct 17, 1974

Page

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Soap item dropped for im deal

Sydney Wednesday reports executive producer Mike Wilnezee said Jody was informed a file report from the Parliamentary Joint Committee on the soap industry was deleted from Twentyfour Hours due to a half million dollar advertising deal. The program faced pressure as Casile Detergent and Phil Davis proposed a segment, with producer Phil Davis and Steve Raymond arranging the piece. Internal managers discussed deletion citing potential impact, and a denial of further action was voiced during management discussions. The industry story was scrapped and the show would continue as planned the next day.

Sydney Wednsday Mike Willeave Channel Ten Jody

Whitlam Victory Delays Education Deduction Change

Prime Minister Whitlam wins caucus vote by a narrow margin to keep the $400 education expense deduction for this year while seeking further debate on budget changes. Opposition criticizes the move as risking unfair tax treatment. Treasury to review next year’s options before finalizing policy.

Me Whitlam Feil Méndment Rerinson Conaenius Gilet Doh Bowen Treasury Msp Killen

NSW union order to seize books and assets

The NSW branch of a builders Labourers Federation ordered to seize all books and assets tomorrow, sparking a dispute with the federal management committee. NSW secretary Owens ruled against immediate action, while the federation met on October 7 to address long running opposition and potential inquiry into the NSW branch. The resolution names A. B. Wolller and Mr. Durmican to lead an inquiry, with state executives urged to refrain from previous actions during the result.

Sydney Nsw Boilders Labourers Federation Tosheer Stue Oweng Federation Gres Iwaneh Ynpone Green Bens Amd Ders Wuusnon Feta Union Owens NSW Bron Msi Auop Gallagher NSW Oranch Reauiulion A. B. Wolller Durmican Bitvich Evecivive

Troops Called to Armagh Perimeter Amid Crackdown Report

A late report says authorities in Armagh ordered troops to the town perimeter this afternoon after a border incident. The Prese Association cited that the escape or border breach was being held by prisoners and led to increased security.

Aelfast Weiluesey Taal Sail Armagh Bos Lupe Prese Association

Debt-collection role threatens court in ACT small claims

Canberra legal observers warn that debt collection firms and organizers exploit the ACT Small Claims Court to recover debts. The report notes limitations in enforcing orders, inconsistent practices among lawyers, and calls for reform to curb improper use while preserving the court’s access for individuals.

Small Claims Court ACT Law Reform Commission Enges Me Nicoll

Foreign car ban halts shipments in Sydney ports

Sydney unions halt import of fully assembled Zorelan cars halting discharge at wharves for an indefinite period. NSW union secretary P O'Toole says the ban aims to pressure federal firms over car manufacturing demands. About 100 foreign built cars remain at Sydney wharves and will be stranded without clerks to unload them.

Sydney Federated Clerks Union Sron Nsw Me P. O'Toole Feeral Fed At Toole Knowles Leylana Zetland Keating

Importers contest Leyland shift amid car ban push

Importers denounce a government ban linked to Leyland Australia plans to move ear manufacturing to Zetland. Industry spokesmen warn the measure threatens thousands who rely on imported vehicles and may trigger job and price shocks in NSW. Leaders urge targeted support and warn of broader economic harm.

Leyland Australia Zetland Lon Thi Chamber of Automotive Insustries West Revair Nsw W. Sumter General Smanager Datei Attral Resson Leyland Presielione Ah Mowor Indus Fresad ‘the Kort Japan Butnia

Refinery plan for Western Australia gas conversion

The Minister of Minerals and Energy said a major petrochemical refinery would be established to produce motor spirit from natural gas as the North West Shelf opens. Mr Connar told the House of Representatives that conversion of gigwise would ensure total petrol supplies and reliability, with no added costs.

Coanar Petro Sotorit Allie Petroteum Eerivilves Representiives Const

Caution Issued On Bogus Salesman Targeting Hearing Aid Buyers

The Voters' Voice reports a man used a testing company contact to solicit money for hearing aids, defrauding at least 51,000 Tas. Victims from Canberra and surrounding areas were duped into paying for non delivered or misrepresented devices. The scam involved promises of supplies and service, with one customer paying 830.30 dollars. warnings extend to elderly residents and other potential targets across NSW and ACT. Authorities urge vigilance and remind residents to verify agents and company credentials before purchases.

Voice Investiga

Caution on World Body Fuel Prices Inflation Warnings

A World Transport body warns Australia that an Australian fuel price rise would breach international aviation rules and worsen inflation. Officials say official parity with world prices could double domestic costs, risking unfair discrimination between domestic and international fuel pricing.

Austadia Inter ‘Air Peanort Association Kmi Hammabjaldy Australia Maenmarskjokliol Pelleyum Veanprerskiold Aly United States Giaramerdarbess International Airlines Win Gomes Alan Avery Iviratlo

Federal NSW deal on roads

Federal Minister for Transport Mr Jones and Sir Charles Cutter reached agreement in Sydney on funding NSW roadworks for 1974 75. NSW sources say a complete agreement was reached on mandates and provisions to allow Federal financing while NSW provides the state share. The deal centers on Federal legislation and timing for program approvals.

Mr Jones Tsw Charles Cutter Sydney Spances Charlee Culler Jones Nsw

Marymead hostel protest and Ethiopian crisis notes

Fragmented readable text shows a Marymead hostel protest addressed to Minister for Meath Dr Kevan Thuztiani and references a global famine in Ethiopia with about 250000 people starving or dying. Other visible items mention liberal party politics, a bus station development, and lifestyle and world news pages as part of a newspaper page.

Meath Kevan Thuztiani

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