Six hours’ surgery after Snowy Mountains bus crash
Six hours’ operation at Cooma Hospital followed the Snowy Mountains bus crash that killed eighteen South Australian residents and injured two others. One survivor, Mr George Schaffer, described the crash and rescue, while authorities and NSW officials reviewed the accident including brake failure and a possible driver error. Police and divers continued recovery efforts as the hospital treated casualties and families arrived.
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Cooma
Cooma Hospital
Snowy Mountains
South Australia
Miy Ts. Stodart
Canberra Hospital
J. Ogilvie
Kingston
Gin
George Schaffer
Seacliff Park
Adelaide
Florence
Schuffer
Ogilvie
Wh Moon Roads
John Shaw
Imha
Snowy Mountains Authority
NEW LEASE SYSTEM FOR CANBERRA HOUSING
The Capital Territory Minister outlines a multi tier lease plan to lower block prices to about 5500 dollars with ranges from 2500 to 10000. A new needy families list will replace the old housing list. First home buyers may join a fixed price lease waiting list or bid at a limited access auction. Builders will work on blocks allocated by quota with fixed prices. Restrictions apply on selling leases for five years.
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Capital Territory
Mr Enderby
Department of the Capital Territory
Trade Practices Bill proposes 250000 penalty in new law
The Trade Practices Bill introduced by Senator Murphy aims to curb restrictive trade practices and monopolies while boosting consumer protection. It envisions a Trade Practices Commission to enforce rules, grant authorisations, and oversee transitional provisions, with penalties up to 250000 for breaches and 50000 for corporations, and 10000 or six months in jail for individuals.
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Murphy
Senate
Worm
Oppo
The
Trade Practices Commission
Commissioner of Trade Practices
Australia
Commission
Space program reports first manned mission in years
Late news from Tass describes the Union launching a two man spaceship as the first manned Soviet orbital mission in years. The report notes the death of cosmonauts in a past mission and marks a return to extended orbital activity after a long gap.
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Oscow
Reuter
Union
Tass
Unions within armed forces discussed across services
The article notes evolving union discussions in the Army Navy and Air Force. It highlights differences in seniority and representation between non commissioned officers and commissioned officers. A foundation group seeks a constitution enabling police disciplinary tribunals and broader welfare concerns within a paternalistic military structure.
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RAAF
Force
Army
RAN
ACT Government outlines interim land release plan for flats
The ACT announces an interim system to allocate land for flat and townhouse development similar to Melrose Drive sites. Leases hinge on rental levels and developer amenities, with serviced blocks expected by 1975 76. New housing lists and transfer processes begin immediately as a quota driven sale regime aims to keep prices fair while first home buyers are prioritized.
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Melrose Drive
Enderby
Commission of Inquiry Into
Commissioner For
Lownhouse
Hughes urges faster land release to curb Canberra prices
Dr Peter Hughes of the Liberal Party ACT Electorate Conference says supply must rise to curb land price inflation. He cites Canberra blocks valued at 10 000 with allocations at 2 500 as a gift of 57 500 and calls for rapid release of building blocks to stabilise prices. He suggests selling land before servicing completes to reduce competition driving up costs.
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Canberra
Liberal Party
Act
Peter Hughes
Mremery
Australia
C P Leader Suspended Amid NSW Power Strike Turmoil
Fragmentary report shows the leader of Anthony faction suspended after a chaotic meeting. A failed attempt to suspend standing orders led to agitation, with claims of replacing authority symbols amid the dispute and a vote against Mr Katter.
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Anthony
Suslast
Nsw
Ay Thea
Nami Ul R
Cope
Bee
Report on urban growth in Chile
Urban growth coverage notes three youths executed by the junta in Chile and reports the neo fascist leader’s bail. The piece touches the environment department’s seriousness, an education writer, and airline disruption at Sydney Airport. It surveys world news, courts, and other pages.
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Chile
Jumia
World News
Parliament Courts
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