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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Sep 04, 1974

Page

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Students Occupy A N A Meeting Room Protest at Report

Australian National University students occupied the Mills Room of the Chancery building to demand immediate implementation of a student report. They barricaded the building after a recent meeting about student grievances and the stalled recommendations.

Australian National University FSB Mills Bem Mo Conan Tianming Chantellor Wik Tiams Maget Denis

Sir John Kerr delays Sydney ceremony amid Lady Kerr illness

Lae Governor-Lener Sir John Kerr cancels planned ceremony in Sydney citing Lady Kerr’s poor health. Official secretary David Smith reported she is receiving treatment at Royal Prince Alfred Hospital since last Thursday. Ambassador-designate Terence Mundi to present credentials to Sir John in a private resident ceremony.

Sir John Kerr Suency Lady

Japanese car firm seeks to curb Australia imports

A Tokyo based Toyota subsidiary plans export adjustments to slow Australian imports. The action aims to blunt Australia’s push to widen trade with other suppliers and protect local industry as the company raises domestic production and shifts supply lines.

Japan Tokyo Australia

Quarrymen told to end strike

Sydney report states State Conciliation Commissioner Mr Burns ordered NSW quarry workers to resume work immediately under their award. AWU claims to be settled later. workers faced a wage rise of about 6.80 to 8 shillings daily for plant operators with further increases pending. The union leader criticized the decision while noting broader industry concerns.

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Threatened $25 wage rise delay fuels Newcastle dispute

A disrupted local notice reports Federated Engine Trade and Finance Association plans a wage rise for Newcastle area workers. Bevan Hehoneton urged a 1 clock tonight order to suspend action after a Monday decision. Officials warned that any stalled pay increase could trigger broader labor action and extended stoppages in the sector.

Sydney Tyan Newcastle Lowineray Finanan'e Associa ‘Lion Bevan Cea Hridoigy Tuvice Galla

Heath's yacht Morning Cloud sinks off Sussex coast

Two crew members are missing after the 13 metre racing yacht Morning Cloud, owned by Prime Minister Heath, capsized in rough seas off the south English coast near Shoreham. Five survived and were ashore at Brighton after drifting. A Navy search and helicopter rescue followed as two men from Laverstoke and Croydon districts were named. Heath planned to visit hospital in Brighton to see crew members in hospital for exposure.

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ALP endorses stronger federal state communication drive

Five of the Australian Labor Party's executive from various states backed a push for improved communication and consultation between Federal Ministers and State ALP branches. They endorsed a campaign to coordinate party activities, with a plan to deploy federal officers as needed to enhance liaison between levels. The meeting also approved outreach to Socialist International for a broader international outlook.

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Discussion delayed on reconsidering long‑standing ALD decision

An attempt was made to have the executive reconsider a past decision involving a former member from Tat rmanigy Ae FLW Hor ine. The plan sought action by the executive committee in 1975, but only nine members supported a discussion after six abstained. Tarendinens accreditation was refused, and the matter was moved to the executive lines. In 1968 he was expelled for alleged offenses damaging to the ALD.

Agen Tat Rmanigy Cigt Montbers Tarendinens

P N G National Service plan outlines changes in education

Papua New Guinea plans compulsory national service next year with a new five year system to guide higher education selection. A universal primary education for eight years and a school starting age of six are proposed. Dr Reuben Taurekay presented blueprints to Cabinet, detailing one year of national youth service for form three and five, plus two years of educational service. Immediate start is ruled out due to cost, with an estimated $307 million needed from a $335 million budget.

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Five to a car order upheld by judge at Cranley Spice

The court upheld a five to a car order affecting workers at the Cranley Spice Tracking Station. The dispute involved 40 staff who faced potential retrenchment as contractors manage costs. Arbitration Commission heard arguments on safety, budget limits, and worker conditions amid pressure to keep operations staffed.

Cranley Spice Ts National Aeroines Aid Bunce Tyo Fondhe Workera War

Car imports reach new peak in Australia July intake

A record 17,092 fully assembled cars were imported into Australia in July, valued at 31.6 million pounds, as foreign manufacturers boost Australia sales. A vehicle industry union delegation met the Minister for Manufacturing in Canberra seeking quotas on fully assembled Japanese cars amid concerns over employment in the Australian passenger motor vehicle trade.

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Japanese car imports reach July record highs

Commodities data show July imports from Japan, West Germany, Italy and the United Kingdom hit peak levels. Japan led with 12,661 cars, near May’s 12,661 total, as UK and West German shipments also rose, while overall figures reflected a strong automotive influx. Government reports and industry commission findings discussed potential policy changes to sustain or adjust this trend.

Japan West Germany Italy United Ile Presious Germany Anastone

Mainline aid in bank loan scheme

A garbled wartime era article notes a government backed bank loan scheme linked to federal guarantees. It mentions Labor policies and legislative assembly activities, referencing Canberra and Australian University notes, with scattered names and topics across pages.

Sea union head says fund will not be frozen

The Sea Seamen's UnionFederal secretary EV Elliott said the fund, valued at about 250000, would not be frozen by the ACTU. It was raised to aid Viet Nam reconstruction Aborigines and independence movements. The ACTU pledged no funds to the account pending inquiry. The unions also stated they would not support foreign-ship crews paying fore to operate, and noted payments from Australian Mills Ltd to assist ships.

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Heating oil price hike at BP Dickson service station

A BP Dickson service station sold heating oil at 36c a gallon, about 5c above the rate to home customers. A spokesman said the higher price reflected delivery and handling fees and that the policy involved distributing supply to service stations. A Department of the Capital Territory spokesman said there was no price control under the act.

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