21 Oct 1975
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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Oct 21, 1975
Page
1
The Department of the Capital Territory announced major reductions to Canberra bus services from Thursday, with no weekend service on Saturdays and Sundays. Buses will start later and some depots close on Thursdays as part of cost-saving measures due to dwindling finances.
Prime Minister Whitlam asserted the Senate would pass the Government budget within a month and vowed to begin work to lift public esteem. Opposition leader Fraser pledged to resist, while both sides signaled Parliament may see back the budget bills and potential elections remain uncertain.
The Soviet government reportedly decided to expel nuclear scientist and civil rights advocate Andrei Sakharov. Reports in Merlingske Tidende cited by Associated Press claim Moscow intends to remove him from the country, drawing international attention and debate over his future and possible exile.
John Andrew Caro, noted for Uncle San s Man of the Year, accepted an award at the Austrian Association event. He was cited for innovative market prose and standout product promotion, with comments on cost efficiency and imagined campaigns.
Jakarta report says nine Australian television crew members disappeared after a waterlogged town in Timor was hit by fighting. Names include Greg Shackleton Channel 7 Melbourne Gary Cunningham Tony Stewart Malcolm Renay Brian Peters Sydney. Indonesian and Australian officials refrain from confirmation until further word.
The report hints at higher living costs with potential price increases and ongoing discussions. Analysts discuss impacts on households, noting expected policy actions and consumer responses as markets gauge future inflation trends.
The report outlines Prime Minister Whitlam signaling a temporary curtailment of Senate control over funds. Opposition and public reaction is captured with references to rallies, media coverage, and political maneuvers as the government maintains stance amid calls to withdraw support and calls for increased Senate funding authority.
A huge Melbourne crowd gathered in a show of support and discontent at an event near Parliament House. Police dispersed portions of the rally as protesters marched through Swanston Street and Callie Supertana area, while Labor officials and ministers spoke. Across pages, reports note arrests, union presence, and political tension surrounding the Senate and government actions.
The Deputy Prime Minister Cr ea n's call for proceeding with the Spending Program amid budget stalemate could heighten constitutional deadlock and provoke a confrontation with the Government. The piece argues austerity measures expose gaps in salary funding and warn that continuing spend may strain departments and trigger broader political and financial turmoil.
A cryptic note hints at price easing for Cup Fancy with fragments of names and phrases. The text appears as jumbled OCR, listing partial terms and odd quotes, including references to Rak Pegs and others, with no clear date or place. Further readable facts are scarce.
Disjointed notes describe a debate on improving judge selection processes. Speeches reference controversy over past decisions, concerns about bias, and calls for new standards. The discussion notes aim to foster reform and address perceived inadequacies in the current system.
The article outlines government efforts to tighten rules around illegal drug activity and close gaps that let offenders evade penalties. Officials discuss proposed measures targeting procurement, trafficking, and enforcement in collaboration with international partners. The piece notes ongoing debates and potential impacts on public safety and law enforcement resources.
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