Gibber’s Creek Gazette, 16 October 1975
Senate Refuses to Pass Supply
For the first time in the history of Australia the Coalition-dominated Senate has refused to pass the Supply bills that provide the money for all government expenditure. Opposition leader, the Honourable Malcolm Fraser, stated that the Whitlam government has been ‘the most incompetent and disastrous in the history of Australia’. He remains firm in his resolve to stop the Supply bills becoming law.
RA ZACHARIA
Ra Zacharia smiled carefully at Matron Clancy, even more studiously avoiding looking at the limp child across her shoulder. ‘I would be happy to help with any of the children. What greater privilege is there than to help young people in need? Taking them for walks, reading to them — any job that might take the pressure off your more qualified staff. Though my own US qualifications may be useful.’
‘Mr Zacharia, excuse my being blunt, but there is no need to waste either your time or mine. While we welcome volunteers, we do not welcome any talk of faith healing.’
He would have welcomed sheep dogs to herd his smile into place. ‘Guided meditation is not faith healing, Matron. And —’
‘Good morning, Mr Zacharia.’
The new secretary, dressed in a burgundy jersey pantsuit and many coloured Indian bangles, held the door for him to leave.