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Newspaper

Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Sep 27, 1973

Page

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Liberals Clash Over Referendum Debate in Parliament

In a heated session Liberals condemned the DLP for an urgency motion mocking government prices and incomes policies as the government and DLP pushed a referendum to empower the Commonwealth. Opposition leader Snedden and Senator McManus exchanged sharp remarks amid Labour DLP supporters.

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Incomplete Late News Crash Inquiry Reported

Fragmentary text shows a late news item about a crash inquiry involving a commissioner from New South Wales and the public service board. Mentions of Mr Lewis and Mr Sha appear amid corrupted phrases about inquiry days, tours, and offers, with references to the Commonwealth Public Service Association and ACT branch.

Public Service| Board Commonwealth Public Service “Association ACT

Compromise Offer in New South Wales Power Dispute

Premier Sir Robert Askin pledged to reexamine opposition to a 35 hour week if the Federal Government grants shorter weeks to public servants. NSW Industrial Commission rejected electricity workers demand for 35 hours, prompting power cuts in urban and rural areas during peak demand. Cabinet backed the Commission’s findings, while ACT Electricity Authority noted no mandatory cuts though consumption was urged down.

Robert Askin Parliament NSW Industral Commission Electricity Commission Robert State Labour Court Asbour ‘Council Sodmittee Industral Fadler Industrial Commission ACT Electricity Authority Canberra Farlier AS H. Joe S Mc Jones

Eighteen Dead in Snowy Coast Bus Crash

Eighteen tourists from Adelaide’s Brighton Senior Citizens Club were killed when a bus plunged 21 ft down a steep slope near Cabramurra on the Tumut Pond edge during a tour of south eastern Australia. Seventy injured were tended as rescuers fought mud and water. driver James Ogilvie survived after steering the vehicle into a rock wall.

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Coastal land use and Taiwan fishing rights debate

A condensed news snippet discusses coastal land utilisation and a Taiwan related dispute. It mentions pressures on authorities and regional sensitivities while noting a correspondent’s take. It also references legal fishing activity and international reactions, with brief allusions to page placement and entertainment sections.

Tragedy at Cooma Hospital After Bus Collision

NSW Minister for Lands Mr Lewis travels to the wreck site as the Premier met with officials to set up a government inquiry into a Cooma bus crash. Eight passengers were injured with one critically and three seriously. bodies recovered as rescue teams worked through the night.

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Fatal bus crashes across Australia recap

A compiled list of deadly bus accidents in Australia from 1968 to 1973 notes multiple tragedies. Incidents include buses colliding with trains near Wasleys in 1970, bus and semi trailer wrecks on highways near Fraser Island and the Dandenong Ranges, and several other fatal bus incidents across New South Wales and Queensland with varying injuries and fatalities.

Sydney Australia Wasleys Gawler Adelaide

Diplomatic reshuffle announced by Whitlam government

Mr Whitlam said Sir James Plimsoll would become Ambassador to the United States with Ambassadors to the United States and France to follow. three senior officers to their new posts for five years. The plan aims to consolidate mutual missions across activities and strengthens international ties.

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Book pages tomorrow review Stuart case account by Sir Roderick

Roderick Chamberlain, once counsel for the prosecution of Rupert Max Stuart, writes an account of the Stuart case involving the rape and murder of Mary Hattam. Geoffrey Sawer reviews in tomorrow's book pages, a regular Friday feature.

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