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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Apr 17, 1973

Page

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Yugoslav Ambassador discusses Whitlam protest note

The Yugoslav Ambassador Uros Vidovic met Prime Minister Whitlam for 50 minutes to discuss Australia’s protest over the execution of three Australian citizens. Spokesmen declined comment, noting confidential talks and describing them as friendly. Canberra seeks more information on possible other dual nationals held in Yugoslavia.

Uros Vidoie Whitham Whitlam Vidovic Yuglostay Yugoslavia Yuugoslav Helerade R. 1 Roby Trio Hell Yugo Canberra Australia Meir Whitam Renilies Vick Vie Whitm Uros Vidovic Parliament House

ACTU Travel Club Opens With NZ Bargain Tours

The ACTU New World Travel Agency announces a 13 percent discounted nine day New Zealand package for the public, with prices from 292 dollars for one adult between March and November, 798 for two adults and two children, and 873 for two adults with two children between December and February. The offer, outlined by ACTU president Hawke and GM Warren, includes instalment options and access to club finance schemes. Aimed at blue collar workers, tours will begin with Australian trips to the Gold Coast and Great Barrier Reef, with overseas options including Tahiti, Europe, Hong Kong, and Singapore. Booking opens May 1 in Sydney and Melbourne, with major packages expected in August school holidays.

Melbourne Manyo Actu New World ‘Travel Agency New Zealand ACTU Hawke Frank Warren Warren Australia Gold Coast Great Barrier Reef The Centre Tasmania Eiji Singpore Kuala Hong Kong Hawaii Rosebud Actu Travel Duby

Premier Reece declares Lake Pedder flood inevitable

Tasmanian Premier Reece said the Gordon River power project would proceed as Parliament approved and would not be altered by the Commonwealth inquiry. He claimed leaks and communication about Pedder inquiry harmed him and stated he would not negotiate beyond his arrangement with the Prime Minister.

Hobart Tasmania Reece Lake Pedder Commonwealth Canberra Whitlam Resee Gordon River Reeve Sid Wednesdys Assi

Former IRA chief of staff ends hunger strike

Sean MacStotain, ex head of the IRA's professional wing, was released from Curragh prison after nearly five months for an unlawful organisation conviction. He described himself as an un repentant republican and remained noncommittal on his stance with the provisional movement. He was weakened by a 39 day hunger strike and did not comment on his position. The episode sparked protests and violence in Dublin before dying down.

AAP Irish Republican Army Sean MacStotain Curragh MacStofain Provisional Movement IRA Dublin Eld

Cabinet acts on food price rises in Australia

Federal Cabinet approved measures to curb price hikes for domestic foods and consumer goods. Prime Minister Whitlam announced a plan to stabilise meat prices and establish a Prices Justification Board, with urgency on proposals from the Australian Meat Board and a joint Parliamentary inquiry into high import content goods. The government aims to use the Premiers Conference to push state action while avoiding blame for price rises.

Federal Whitlant Goverment Wold Whedl Australian Meat Board Commonwealth Governent Whitlam Cabinet Band Iy Prices Justification Board Paramentary Committee On Prices Thiel Mr Crean Murphy Sivem Authority Cale Net

National estate task force to measure heritage

The Australian Government announced a seven member national estate task force to measure heritage including historic buildings towns landscapes parks and reserves. chaired by a member with a secretariat drawn from Urban and Regional Development and Environment and Conservation officials the panel will advise on grants and coordination with states and local bodies to protect the nations assets.

Urensid Te Trational Uren National Estate Australia National Trusts Department of

Australia struggles as windward scores surge to 379

Unclear early report shows Australia trailing with a 370 target and Sp Gorges in form. Certain figures like MB Scores and Windward Liards appear in fragmented text, leaving the exact scoreboard and opponents uncertain.

Windward Liards Avalalia Bac

Free repatriation beds for public patients

The cabinet approved extending repatriation hospital bed occupancy and recommissioning about 500 beds to boost community use. About 100 to 200 beds will be available soon, with several in Sydney Melbourne Brisbane Adelaide Perth and Hobart. No charges will be applied to non repatriation patients for stay or treatment, as the department does not charge its own and the universal health scheme is expected to render charging redundant within a year.

Oogord Sydney Freidelberg Melbourne Greenslopes Bris Dan. Park Adelaide Hollywood Perth Hobart Asiapating Senator Bishop En Hillement Pate Jents Hollywood Hospital Sir. Charles Gairdner SCG ACT Belcon Department of Health Fieet

Japanese Crown Prince Akihito to Tour Australia and New Zealand

Crown Prince Akihito and Princess Michiko of Japan will undertake their 10th overseas trip from May 7 to 22 visiting Australia and New Zealand. The Imperial Household Agency released an itinerary listing Canberra Melbourne Perth Brisbane and Sydney in Australia and dates for New Zealand.

Tokyo Akihito Michiko Japan Australis New Zealand Imperial Household Agency Australia Canberra Melbourne Perth Brisbane Sydney

Parole Hearing Near for 1939 Murder Convict

The 1939 murder convict Me Dunstan says the South Australian Parole Board will deal with an application for release soon. Premier of South Australia revealed details to the Melbourne press club. Mr Stuart indicated a decision may come “before long” and parole could be granted.

Stuart

Lake freeway brochure outlines regional transport plan

A fragmented page describes NCDC working on a benchure for a lake area freeway near Blick Moune in NCPC territory. It notes holiday trading service adjustments in Canberra and mentions plan items for Ester and Anzac periods.

NCDC Blick Moune Ab NCPC Mane Canberra

Australian cricket team in the West Indies withdraws

Australian cricket team in the West Indies will not play in theharesking. 3 hour hand. 8 Peanle wo 18, 2 Fashion 20 Entertainment 28, 28. Other pages include World Habeas Comics Sport Latterless Special 2300.

sTeescap West Indies Fashion Entertainment World Habeas Comics

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