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Newspaper

Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Apr 15, 1972

Page

1

Controversy over Ansett takeover and charter plans in writ

In Melbourne Supreme Court, Simon War render and Yolland Burrows accuse Tricontinental, TNT, and associates of using a bid to seize Ansett Transport Industries to back a freight and passenger air charter service. They allege breaches of negotiations, conflicts of interest, and attempts to obtain licences and control of Ansett.

Melbourne Simon Warrender Yolland Burrows Supreme Court Ansett Thomas Nationale Transport TNT Comtinental Tricontinental Associa Ansett Transport Industries Limited Warrender South Yarra Pamela Myer Norman Myer Burrows Mont Albert Commercial Bank of Australia Warender Qantas Airways Limited Hamley Hem Ansett Transport Industries Ltd Galsully O'Bryan Peter Murphy Peter Liddell

Snow avalanche kills 15 on Nepal peak expedition

Fifteen members of a South Korean climbing team are dead after an avalanche on Manaslu near Nepal's Himali range. Four Koreans survived, and leaders Kim Yae Sup and Vir Wun Hae issued warnings to move to safer routes as rescuers and fellow climbers recount the tragedy and the brutal exposure on the 26,670 foot summit.

Karmana Vaap-Reuter Manashe Tw Sherpay AK She Kim Yae Sup Fritty Sethil Hose Pilal An Iid Keven Journalal Tin

Election timing hints from Federal Treasurer snedden

The Federal Treasurer Mr Snedden said he expected the federal election to be held in late November while attending meetings in Vienna and Paris. He claimed government measures announced on Thursday were not influenced by polls and reflected a reviewed economy and policy.

Sioner Tralay Snedden Sedney Arefore Awan Development Bank Vienna Organisation For Ecanomic Cooporation Paris Pine Canthony Aml

Paratroopers drive Viet Cong from An Loc capital

Vietnamese paratroops flown by helicopter retook An Loc, 60 miles north of Saigon, pushing enemy forces back two miles. UPI reports describe heavy bombing by jets, tank assaults, and scattered combat across South Vietnam as clashes widen near Phuoc Long and Kompong Trach with both sides sustaining casualties.

Saigon An Loc United Press Interna Nonaseporid An Toc South Vietnam Eas Toyal Am SSC Deita Nahting Phuaj Cambodia South Hetna Kompong Trach Fren Phnom’ Penh Mekong

South African dean wins appeal in terrorism case

The Appeal Court set aside the five year sentence of Anglican Dean Gonville ffrench-Beytagh, finding error in the Pretoria verdict. The 60 year old opponent of apartheid had been convicted on three of 103 charges after a long trial, with prosecutors accusing incitement to violence and fundraising for anti apartheid groups.

Bloemfontein South Africa Johannesburg Gonville ” Ffrench Bey Tugh Saparthead Pretoria South Caralan Henry Jordson Jusee Opilvie Thompson Justice Botha Trollip

Rhodesian delegate to Canberra conference blocked

Rhodesian candidate Mr Carmichael, named as a Rhodesian delegate to an international conference in Canberra, will not travel after action by Australia's Foreign Affairs and Immigration Departments. The Australian Embassy in South Africa cancelled his entry authority amid UN embargo concerns. Carmichael had sought a flag for his desk, but authorities indicated he would represent only the employing company. He will stay in Rhodesia.

Tan Vetter Ian Power Warrender Burrows Tricontinental Thcontinental Wartender Godfrey P. Carmichael Canberra Departments of Foreign Affairs and Immigration South Africa Ausra Carmichael Canberra-Rex South Rhodesia

Pensioner avoids repayment of social security funds

The Minister for Social Services Mr Wentworth instructed the department not to pursue recovery from Nellie Sweeney, a Halvnd Sydney pensioner. Despite four years of payments, she was told to keep the money as she earned little and relied on a guide dog. Wentworth later used his discretion to halt further action, with departmental reviews pending to decide if adjustments are needed. Sweeney expressed relief at keeping her payments and continuing to feed her guide dog.

Wentworth Sydney Nellie Sweeney Cope Ian Nsw Sweeney

Shooting in Papua New Guinea Leaves Patrolmen Shot

Reports describe a shooting incident in Papua New Guinea near Port Moresby involving police and a prisoner. A senior government official reportedly flew to the village as authorities continued to investigate an Australian connection and locate the weapon used.

Port Moresby Fa Uy Iaap

Restaurant at Cotter Closes Down

The Cotter restaurant, built last year at a cost of about $200,000, has closed after operating for only a few months. The article notes broader political and cultural items on pages 3 and 13, including election coverage and cricket tour previews.

Cotter England Melourne Rohan Rivert London Robin Mar- Iar Pennywise Fiers St Laney Sim Fie Maurice Dune Pune

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