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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Apr 12, 1973

Page

3

Northern land freeze proposal faces Queensland rejection

The Federal Government asked Queensland to freeze land development around Brisbane and three other areas. Premier Bielke Petersen said the Queensland Cabinet will reject the proposal, arguing only the state can implement freezes. He warned land scarcity could undermine aims of the move.

Sesseane Queensland Brisbane Bielke- Petersen Subary Pany Bjelkes Petersen

Bridge repair details at Thares Bridge announced

A spokesman from the Department of Works said the piers of Thares Bridge were under repair. The river bank’s condition was assessed with a restoration plan and a temporary closure expected to stay in place for a period.

Thares Bridge Capel Fens

North West Cape US base lights signal high stakes

The seven of forty five red lights at the North West Cape high frequency transmitting site indicate an active link to US, Australian, and ANZUK warships in the Indian and Pacific oceans. US officers view the array as crucial for submarine communications and possible joint sovereignty considerations with Australia over the facility amid broader defense lease negotiations and capital costs.

North West Cape Defence Barnard Nort-West Austr Royal Australian Sab Shire Exmouth West Cape Faciny Wat Ation Cape Ener Abc North-West Care Canberra

ANZ Bank Christmas Club Offer

Christmas Club invites participation for gifts and holiday entertaining. The message promotes joining now to receive a Christmas Club cheque as a welcome benefit.

ANZ Bank

Proposal for a national centre for union studies in Canberra

The Minister for Labour Mr Cameron favors a unionist education project to create a national centre in Canberra offering courses for industry workers including union officers. Delegations discussed expanding the Australian Council on Union Foundation and Training, a union postal courts system, and site-education staff, with an estimated annual cost near 300000. Cameron called the program ambitious but said some benefits could be provided to paying union members despite the scale.

Cameron Canberra Plus Council On Union

First recreation workshop in Australia at Canberra College

The inaugural recreation workshop in Australia will be held at the Canberra College of Advanced Education this Saturday. Local organizers invite interest from students and community members seeking hands on sessions and demonstrations.

Australia Canberra College of Advanced Education

Housing Minister approves 94 home units at several Sydney areas

The Minister for Housing Mr Johnson announced 94 home units for aged pensioners at Malabar Heights Whalan Lalor Park Liverpool Wollongong and Newcastle. The Commonwealth will fund the project with repayable grants exceeding 700000 dollars.

Johnson Malabar” Heights Whalan Lalor Park Liverpool Wollongong Newcastle Commonwealth Nnn

National Library names advisory committee members

The National Library appointed its first advisory committee members for social sciences and humanities at a library council meeting. Social sciences chair is Mr Veter Th Westerway with members from the National Library and universities. Humanities chair is Dr Ursula Howl with members including Dr Feones J West and Ms Jen P Whyte from the Australian National University and the library’s reference and research branch.

National’ Library Advisa Commie I Social Ssiences Veter Th Westerway National Lilyans Mensbers Broleean ASW

Wollen Hospital Cardiac Unit Fundraising Push

The Wollen Hospital plans a Sunday fundraising drive led by ACE division chairman Mr C Paul Phillips to support a new cardiac rehabilitation and assessment unit. He urges public backing, noting the project aims to aid patients and meet essential needs for the community.

Wollen Hospital Jung ACE Anal Heart Foundaion C. Paul Phillis Sant New Sunday Phillips Persia Howard Peak

Royal Australian Regiment Association ACT Formed in 1970

The ACT branch of the Royal Australian Regiment Association, formed in 1970, gathers soldiers and ex-soldiers for its 1973 Anzac Day march and commemorative service. The group has about 100 members.

Act Royal “Australian Regiment Association PTL

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