22 Oct 1975
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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Oct 22, 1975
Page
1
Government ministers hold talks with Sir John while Geoffrey Sawer urges compromise steps to ease Australia’s political impasse. Forces vote to form new unit. merger rejection looms in a tight debate as public works and racing coverage feature.
Irish police tracked down abducted Dutch industrialist Dr Tiede Herrema today but were held at Bray by gun wielding kidnappers guarding their captive. Negotiations reportedly began for his release as authorities pursued suspects, with radio reporting continued hostage drama around Monasterevin and Behrera.
Fragmentary notes show a late breaking news item about a meeting where Shay Jeter and Karlie are mentioned. The report notes an adjournment occurring at 4 night with attendees including Bryan Casa and others.
Australia faces possible Defence Department layoff on November 30 if funds fail to pass. Senator Morrison and officials warned lack of appropriation could halt key services and disaster response units. Contingency plans consider cyclone season threats and reduced manpower for energectician and rescue operations.
The Opposition is expected to drop delaying tactics and allow passage of the three Budget Bills if blocked in the Senate. Prime Minister Whitlam and Opposition Leader Fraser met the Governor-General for discussions, with ministers and government members noting shifting positions and possible no-electon stance this year.
Debates over Budget Bills dominated a noisy session as government and opposition pressed their positions. Prime Minister Whitlam vowed resolve while calls for an election rose amid chants and banner waving from around 6 000 protesters outside Parliament.
Prime Minister Whitlam announces Paul from New South Wales sworn in as minister for Northern Australia amid a volatile debate on economic policy and ministerial appointments. Fraser denies Whitlam’s claims of a partisan conspiracy as the House grapples with unsettled questions and delayed votes.
Reported sessions show quorums called six times as Appropriation Bills faced points of order. The minister objected, Cameron argued the speaker could not judge actions, and walked to the bench amid tense rhetoric in the chamber keeping the home front in view.
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