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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Apr 13, 1973
Page
1
Fragmentary OCR text shows garbled phrases and names, leaving the main event and entities unreadable. No clear persons, organizations, places, dates, or outcomes can be identified to form a factual summary.
Cambodian capital Phnom Penh teems with evacuees as war disruptions spread across functions of daily life. Residents abandon homes and evacuations intensify while foreign embassies and aid workers coordinate shelter, transport, and basic needs. The Western seaport Kenning Som faces electricity and water shortages, with roads severed and communications strained.
Dense fog shrouds Canberra today delaying all operations since 1.05am. Passenger flights began at 7.10am with winds from the northeast and a forecast for improving conditions later, though the day remains overcast with minimum temperatures around 26 degrees.
The Senate narrowly backs a board of inquiry into the ASIO affair by 25 to 20, with opposition claiming risks to government authority. Senator Withers argues the bill aims to ascertain the breadth of issues raised, while critics warn of political overreach and potential court challenges. The proposal contemplates possible appointments of three High Court or Supreme Court judges to oversee proceedings and assess legality of actions by Senator Murphy related to Canberra and Melbourne offices.
Easter holiday week will see fresh food supplies in Canberra with several supermarkets operating. Officials promise stock including meat, vegetables, dairy and basics, with arrangements for Easter shopping and hours.
Lebanon urged the United Nations Security Council to intervene immediately amid reported guerrilla raids. Prime Minister Awence Prince Prewe condemned the attacks and called for swift international response.
The Federal Government aims to establish a National Fuel and Energy Authority to supervise energy development in Australia. Minister Mr Connor told the House of Representatives the body would include state reps and focus on offshore and onshore exploration, production, transport, and refining of petroleum. He cited a major Commonwealth financial role and potential joint ventures with companies, while noting sovereignty issues for offshore ventures. The plan would involve up to 843 million in Commonwealth support and detailed exploration policy discussions with the Bureau of Mineral Resources.
Fragmented OCR summary hints at ongoing scrutiny of salvage clubs and pokie operations. Mentions Chinese influence, mining, government reactions, and legal figures but lacks coherent details. The text references Senate or House discussions, protests, and regulatory tension around gambling and salvage interests.
A garbled report discusses offshore legislation and cooperation to govern exploration. It cites the Petroleum Submerged Lands Act, royalty revenue, and offshore resource potential. Major international companies are noted, with offshore activity concentrated in North Sea regions and Australia, highlighting development delays and royalty concerns.
A fragmented report outlines proposed annual energy plans and mineral resource development by the government. Ministers discuss expansion, supply security, and policy direction, while officials pledge careful oversight and regional collaboration.
A Perth launched report by a Law Council of Australia committee urges sweeping changes to divorce grounds. It calls for ending blame rhetoric, simplifying fault standards, and recognizing irretrievable breakdown with couples living apart for one year as sufficient. Proposes creating a Family Court to centralize divorce matters and speed up hearings.
The advisory council cooperation in Sydney redefines local government representation with three members from each jurisdiction and one from ACT, while states retain voting rights only on financial matters. Northern Territory seats center on Alice Springs and Darwin. The September date shift follows government delays, aiming for constitutional reform approval by federal parliament and a nationwide referendum.
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