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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Apr 14, 1972
Page
1
The article outlines a reform of legal aid fees in criminal cases under the Legal Aid Act. It notes the new fee scale approved by officials, with references to the Attorney General, Senator Greenwood, and amendments to section 47. It mentions appeals, reopenings, and oversight by the Superior Court in the process.
The first stage of the major review of Commonwealth Public Service functions nears completion. It involves internal departmental inquiry across all departments and their establishments. Prime Minister led ministers to carry out the investigation and report back.
A large grey headed bat, possibly a migratory species, was sighted near O'Connor in Canberra on Wednesday morning. Residents reported multiple sightings along the Victorian border dusting the Wimmer region while authorities note declines in local roosts. An electrocuted specimen was found on a power line, and researchers warn bats can inflict serious bites and scars. sightings suggest seasonal movement from Queensland.
Gladye Moncrief celebrates her 80th birthday aboard on the Isle of Capri at Surfers Paradise. The dining room overflows with birthday cards and well wishers as friends from Trilla call to extension, sharing greetings and memories from the milestone.
The Prime Minister Mar McMahon will act as treasurer for two weeks while Mr Snedden is overseas. The Liberal deputy leader Anthony and Deputy Prime Minister Anthony will be in South America, allowing McMahon to manage government finances without major decisions taking place.
The Department of Foreign Affairs moved to bar access to Australia for a Rhodesian delegate, Mr Gendfrey Carmichael, who was accepted as a Rhodesian representative at the ICOLD conference in Canberra. Officials indicated he would likely be traveling on a Rhodesian passport, with uncertainty over his participation and the department offering limited secretarial support.
Street battles fill the beleaguered An Loc capital as North Vietnamese troops hold part of the city while a 40 tank column and infantry push toward the town 60 miles north of Saigon. Reuter reports North Vietnamese forces press the rubber town of Loy Ninh and nearby fronts amid negotiations.
The commander Nguyen Van Minh reports at least ten North Vietnamese tanks destroyed inside An Loc and about 200 communists killed in hours of fighting. A relief task force faced heavy resistance. helicopters and aircraft supported ground troops as North Vietnamese forces reportedly hold the high ground near Highway 13.
The Senate accepted without dissent a DLP motion to refer the takeover proposal by James Nationwide Transport of Ansett Transport Industries to the Standing Committee on Primary and Secondary Industry and Trade. The committee, to report within 20 days, will examine foreign interests and the potential effects on television licenses, with TNT borrowing claims under scrutiny. The inquiry scope includes stock-market operates and possible securities concerns, aiming for a report by April 26.
Major rescheduling of Australia’s domestic air lines from May 1 aims to cut the number of daily departures. Government says the reform will space flights more evenly, reducing peak congestion. TAAL manager comments on the plan’s potential viability and impact on schedules and competition.
Fragmentary text references Ryland warnings and partial reversion to parallel schedules. Mentions governments approving operation, timetable ideas, and airline commercial settlements. Lacks clear events, dates, or names.
Three tremors struck Fars Province near Tehran on Thursday following Monday’s deep earthquake. Authorities report one very serious tremor while residents seek safety as officials monitor aftershocks and radio broadcasts update the situation.
A brief Newtown death notice describes a drowning involving a hooded individual, with limited readable details. Authorities have opened an inquiry as investigators seek to identify the victim and determine circumstances of the drowning.
The Federal Executive Council meets with the Governor General to review major water infrastructure for Canberra. Officials discuss a new dam project valued at about $30 million as part of planning for the ACT region and road improvements. The session covers executive undertakings and related governance, amid regional development discussions.
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