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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Apr 03, 1973
Page
1
Confusion spread yesterday as travel agents and local airline offices debated the April 1 fare changes. Clients faced unclear pricing, while officials indicated international route charges may be abolished or raised to offset costs.
Dozens of London dockers walked off their jobs today, shutting down the port and raising fears of a nationwide strike. About 30 ships were left idle as thousands gathered for mass meetings, with 8,000 dockers involved in discussions that could extend the disruption.
Riot police in steel helmets took positions at Nandi International Airport as a 24 hour nationwide strike started at midnight protesting proposed anti strike laws. The Fiji Trades Union Congress opposes the Lilt Bill 2009 empowering the government to declare strikes illegal and jail union leaders. Airline and oil workers sought midnight shifts while the government vowed the airport would remain open. Qantas staff prepared to handle refueling and ground duties under police presence.
Canberra sources say Cuba aims to establish a diplomatic link with Australia and set up a consulate in Sydney or Melbourne. Exploratory talks with the Australian mission in Tokyo are reported as part of the push. The aviation and overseas affairs departments are weighing the Cuban approach amid a broader government review of the proposal.
Riot police arrested seven men after a war party of armed natives storms a leper colony near Mount Hagen. The assault damaged hospital wards run by the Seventh Day Adventist Church and caused multiple injuries and at least one death. Authorities planned further charges as investigations continued.
Australia’s second largest shipyard Evams Deakin thuaies Ltd on the Brisbane River issues a half yearly repar ished fouay report. The notice notes the company’s operations and financials as reported on Page 17.
Police say documents seized in Sydney weekend raids connected to Croats urging destruction of Yugoslav embassies and to cause fatal harm. Eleven suspects, including MP Vickaslav Anic, faced court with charges tied to hazardous materials and detonators amid an extremism probe.
Sydney Monday reports Sir Robert Askin pledging the NSW Government will not permit any repetition of weekend raids by Commonwealth and NSW police. He said migrants would have the same rights as native Australians and that police actions were driven by federal and state action with the Government standing by the authorities involved. He stressed officials would be responsible for police maintenance and that the raids reflected Commonwealth initiatives.
Chinese diplomats and advisers inspect Mawson Gardens and nearby blocks as potential site for a Peking embassy in Australia. The plan includes possible security fencing, a reception area on the top floor, and converting walls to create liaison spaces. Negotiations discuss leasing options or buying blocks for diplomat housing and staff, with interest in consolidating a Canberra community for diplomats and families.
Liberal Party MPs and senators consider setting up a Senate inquiry into Senator Murphy's rate case and into ASIO operations. The move could scrutinize ASIO Director General Peter Barbour and test government relations with the agency while aiming to reveal withheld information from the government.
Reports indicate urgent talks on ACT self rule with emphasis on governance for the capital territory. Officials including an adviser discuss autonomy, while other stories note U.S. President Nixon meeting in California to discuss Vietnam policy and hospital conditions feature in a jumble of brief items.
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