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Newspaper

Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Oct 30, 1974

Page

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Bomb attack targets U K cabinet minister in Birmingham

A car bomb exploded under the vehicle carrying UK Sport Minister Denis Howell in Birmingham, injuring none of his wife and son who were driving away. Police say the minister’s car was damaged and the blast damaged nearby homes. The bombing, seen as an assassination attempt, comes amid wider security concerns in Northern Ireland and ahead of Parliament openings.

Birmingham Denis Howell Iasarold Soaid Havwell Ab Tromi Fiavell Volved Pei Contaverey David T Treland Heath Heirk Repubigan TRA Bally Kintar Bellas Trinbols Norhern Ireland Parlement Scotland Yard

IAC Calls for Clearer Foreign Loan Policy

The Industries Assistance Commission urges the Government to set clear objectives for capital inflow and Australian equity. It recommends a consistent framework to improve efficiency and align industrial support with community needs, including rural industries and sectoral coordination.

IAC Industries Asistance Commission

Art theft hits Paris gallery with 2.3 million loss

A private Paris gallery was targeted in a theft reported by Agence Presse Trairse. Two paintings valued at about 2.3 million were taken, with authorities notified and a search underway. No suspects named in the brief.

Paris Tord Jane Fabout Sarthond Darian the Tron Agence Trairse Presse

Joint steel mill plan examined amid ambiguous talks

Leaders discussed a possible partial Indonesia based Soviet steel mill project with overseas trade minister Colini outlining tax questions. Opposition leader Br Sain commented on the plan as unannounced by parties, while talks appeared in early, unsettled stages with potential yearly output of two billion?

Ana Bote Indonesia Colini

Debate on Divorce Bill Prompts Government Action Next Week

Debated proposal in the Fa LETT abel era on divorce on the single ground of breakdown of marriage due to separation of partners. The bill has faced dozens of motions locally and abroad, and a committee report favored amending divorce laws. Government plans to consider the measures during the upcoming parliamentary recess.

Iveiri Laut

Reshuffle Likely Amid Cabinet Uncertainty

The article notes a probable cabinet reshuffle with timing unsure, possibly announced within a week or two or after Parliament’s Christmas recess. It mentions Mr Whitlam and a mid December plan, plus discussions on UN actions regarding South Africa and opposition to UN resolutions.

Whitlare David Salomon

Loan rise for new houses in Canberra housing loans

The Commissioner for Housing will raise the maximum loan for new houses by 3000 to 14000 while loans for previously occupied homes stay at 12000. The change, announced by Minister Bryant, aims to assist some low income buyers but may not benefit all applicants.

Capital Territory Bryant House of Representatives Bryant Sailhe War Service Canberra Saluday Joan Building Society Halsingean Wittia

Aboriginal public servants stage one day quasi strike

Aboriginal public servants in Canberra held a two hour meeting and decided to protest by leaving work for the day in support of Aboriginal Unity. The action follows a call by the Organisation for Aboriginal Unity formed in Sydney. The protest targets government policies affecting Aborigines and would not be an industrial action.

Peter Sekuless Department Organisation For Aboriginal Cintty Sydney Wes Farjmental Anberra Fermarks Charles Perkins Perkins Byarenis Cruey

Queen outlines Labour plan for nationalisation and public ownership

The Queen's address in Parliament outlines Labour’s programme including nationalisation of key industries such as the shipbuilding and mine crafts sectors, state ownership measures, and a national enterprise board to mobilise private capital while expanding public shares. It also mentions Scots and Welsh assemblies, anti discrimination efforts, and stronger ties with the Middle East and North Atlantic alliance.

London AAP Reuter Britain Labour Mite Asime North Sea Scotland Sify Stevin Qhoven House of Lords Economic Sivstien Middle Bnet Guptas Eadlal Harae Convins North Atlante Alliance

Breathalyzer appeal upheld by ACT Supreme Court justice

Justice Connor upheld an appeal against a drink driving conviction under the Breathalyzer legislation and criticized portions of the ordinance. The decision affects about 180 delayed charges, with the Crown to review individual cases and drop some where evidence is inconclusive. The ruling questions breath test reliability and expert evidence, noting the test’s future role depends on available science.

ACT Supreme Court Connor Justice Connor David Maleain Dr’ Fenn Lotus Liege

Urgent surgery for Nixon at Long Be a hospital

Doctors ordered urgent surgery for former President Nixon after a new blood clot was found in his circulatory system. Surgeon Dr. John Lung warned of potential emboli that could obstruct brain or heart circulation, with Nixon described as exhausted and undergoing chemical thinning of his blood.

Sismissinee Fenn Tinie Connar Alent Cathalyzer Iran Immelaely Connor Zave Rimon Stern Long Bea Long Resch Memorial Hospital Nixon Nivan Joh Ilanes Yorke Washington Ninan Julie Eisenower

Plan for hostel near Marymead sparks new debate

A garbled archive item outlines a proposal for a hostel near Marymead with references to planning stages, local figures, and multiple page notes. The text shows disjointed phrases about housing, hunger, and municipal discussions, suggesting a broad but unclear redevelopment context. The fragment hints at community-impact considerations without clear outcomes or dates.

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