Opposition rally calls for general strike rejected
About 2500 unionists gathered on Parliament House lawns for a meeting arranged by the ACT Trades and Labour Council and the ACT division of the Council of Australian Government Employees Organisations. The gathering debated political actions by both parties in Parliament with a decision to hold no general strike. Police estimated the crowd's size as the event unfolded.
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Canberra faces looming pay crisis as funds run out
Canberra public servants fear salary delays as funds stretch only to late November amid political standoff over budget. Banks and unions signal relief steps but divisions grow within public service over how to respond. Officials urge cost cuts and continued wage payments, while protests and political pressure mount.
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Unclear stabbing at Civic Hotel sends man to hospital
A man about 0 was taken to Caenberry Hospital unconscious with chest and head stab wounds after a disturbance at the Civic Hotel around 9 50. Detectives questioned a woman yesterday about the incident as inquiries continued.
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Action by Labor leaks to unions likely
Melbourne unions plan action to back the Federal Government including demonstrations and political strikes. A 56 union meeting at Trades Hall called urgent talks with all unions. Storemen and Packers chief Landeryou warned action to defend democracy. Amal Metal Workers boss Halfpenny backed plans to pressure opposition. Sydney Waterside Workers Federation called a 24 hour stoppage by its 3000 members today in protest against the Opposition move.
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Fraser accuses minister of leaking treasury document to opposition
The Canberra debate centers on a confidential Treasury document allegedly given to the Opposition by a minister. Fraser names Deputy Prime Minister Crean as the donor, notes it was quoted in the Budget debate, and says Lynch sought to see it. A ministerial minute defends Fraser’s sources and forecasts a larger deficit under alternate budget plans.
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Papadopoulos Goes On Trial In Athens Clashes
Former President George Papadopoulos testifies at the opening of a high court trial in Athens. He and 32 co-defendants including seven retired generals and police officials face charges over the November 1973 clashes at the Athens Polytechnic in which 34 people died and more than 1,000 were injured.
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Long service leave law to be gazetted soon
A proposed ordinance sets minimum long service leave at three months after ten years. It includes two months for four to eight years and three months after eight or more years, with conditions for retirement, retrenchment, ill health terminations, and death-related payments. Continuous service rules exclude gaps over twelve months.
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Senate Stalemate Delays Bills as Confidence Vote Passes
Parliament yesterday stalled the budget process with the Senate delaying two Appropriation Bills while the House passed a vote of confidence in the Government. The Treasurer Hayden signaled plans to reintroduce the Bills next Tuesday for second passage. Prime Minister Whitlam rejected the Senate’s actions as undemocratic, noting an election may come only if the Opposition blocks next week’s Budget Bills.
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Canberra man for trial soon in Yugodavis case
A Canberra man detained while holidaying in Yugodavis is set to face trial in the coming days. A separate Canberra report notes opposition education policy proposing vouchers to help parents cover school costs. The issue appears alongside a Watergate review and other items across pages.
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Whitlam attacks Fraser epitaphs in heated debate
Prime Minister Whitlam condemned Opposition Leader Fraser calling him unfit and accused him of destroying Liberal leadership twice. The motion passed 61 to 57 as Fraser tried to recover, questioning government economic handling and proposing political arrests and telephone tapping concerns.
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Editor of The Age dies in Melbourne tragedy
Perkin editor in chief of The Age died of a heart condition in Melbourne. Tributes flowed from leaders including Prime Minister Whitlam and opposition figures as Winnipeg? tributes noted. Corrie, his daughter, mourned the loss alongside editors and executives of the paper.
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