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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Apr 12, 1973

Page

2

Shippers gain right to South East Asia trade Jones says

Melbourne report says Australian Government will insist on the right of Australian shipping operators to trade in South East Asia. It plans to consider financial assistance and explore options for entry of the Australia National Line into the region, aiming for equal terms with foreign rivals and increased Australian participation in overseas carriage.

Melbourne Jones Idl United Nations Committee of Transport and Development

TAA move expected to expand after Easter

Melbourne Minister for Civil Aviation Mr Jones said Trans-Australian Airlines will move into financing bus tours hotels and other non-airline businesses next month. He expected to present an enabling bill in Parliament after Easter to allow TAA to compete on equal terms with Ansett and operate in Western Australia, potentially cutting air fares by 155 in the state.

Melbourne Jones Trans-Australian Airlines TAA Ansett Airlines Australia Western Australia

Government to Oppose Sand Mining at Myall Lakes

The Government vows to oppose sand mining in the Myall Lakes high dunes. Environment Minister Dr Cass says the Commonwealth will intervene at a state inquiry beginning in June, arguing no mining should occur in the proclaimed coastal park and that dunes cannot be restored.

Myall Lakes High Dunes Cass Canberra D. F. McMichael Commonwealth Forster McMichael Fasional Park Nsw

Inquest on West Gate bridge collapse to be held

The inquest into the 35 workers killed when the West Gate bridge span collapsed on October 15, 1970, will be held in the Coroner's Court, Melbourne, tomorrow. The tragedy occurred during construction on the western Ya River side.

Melbourne West Gate Melboure Ya River

Cabinet to decide on Black Mountain telecom tower next week

A spokesman said the Cabinet would consider the proposed Black Mountain telecommunications tower in its next meeting. The item appeared on this week’s agenda but lacked time for discussion, with a decision expected next week after a five to three vote on mandal matters.

Black Mountain Terday Tme Mandal

New DURD hires deepen clash with PSB over structure

The Department of Urban and Regional Development engages four senior consultants and several junior staff as it negotiates establishment with the Public Service Board. Bob Lansdown presses for a Second Division setup, while Treasury resists DURD oversight of urban rates, amid temporary appointments and ongoing environmental budget responsibilities.

Department of Urban and Regional Development Treasury Rnder Lansdown Public Board Durd Iis Pat Troy Australian National University Henry Wardlaw Tony Powell Sydney Peter Tilant Organisation For Economic” Cooperation and Development Australia Troy Uren Tollsime Urbe

ACT poker machines row stirs Canberra policy clash

Mr Enderby said no power to grant a special dispensation as the Attorney General considers the matter means no room for exemptions. Dr J Udy blasted the plan to bring machines to Canberra and questioned why decisions were set by powers. An AG Department spokesman noted demonstrations planned in Queanbeyan as Senator Murphy backed Enderby on the ACT law.

Enderby Commonwealth Murphy Canberra Min Ister al Udy Queanbeyan Endeshy

Africans Stand by Boycott Against Christchurch Tour

In Lagos on Wednesday Abraham Ordia president of the SCSA affirmed that Africa’s decision to boycott the Commonwealth rugby tour remains firm in protest against South Africa’s apartheid. He denounced the tour postponement as mere wordplay and urged New Zealand to cancel the tour and condemn racial discrimination in sport.

Lagos Aap-Reuter Abraham Ordia Supreme Council For Sports In Africa SCSA Commonwealth Christchurch Oru New Zealand Mir Kirk Orda Warfheid

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