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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Apr 19, 1973
Page
1
Hobart report outlines Tasmanian no fault insurance scheme benefits for accident victims and families. It details weekly payments, funeral costs and disability allowances, with provisions for dependants and widows, aiming to ease hardship under the scheme introduced by Parliament.
A narrow vote defeated an ACT proposal on poker machines, with supporters arguing it protected working people while opponents feared increased gambling. The debate cited studies suggesting money lost on machines rose sharply, reaching hundreds of millions in NSW during the early 1970s, per crisis estimates and official investigations.
Unclear OCR fragment mentions Paris and dated terms but lacks coherent facts. Reads as shattered notes possibly related to a news item with names and events obscured by errors. No identifiable people, organizations, dates, or outcomes can be reliably extracted.
The March CPI shows a 2.1 percent rise across Canberra Sydney Melbourne Brisbane Adelaide Hobart with food costs driving much of the gain. Meat and dairy prices climbed while fuel and housing components also contributed, lifting the yearly average in all six capitals.
The Postmaster General said only postal and telecommunications were affected as Rhodesia’s regime faced isolation. With the Director General in Melbourne, plans were discussed to withdraw all services. NSW Rhodesia Association leader cited human rights concerns under UN Article 18 while the House debate questioned closures.
A tender of mauve ihan 10,000 has been accepted for heating of the Lae Time Wall. The purchase of a new public netdress system has been deferred.
Nine South Pacific nations including Australia condemned France for nuclear testing in the Pacific. Prime Minister Whitlam led the Forum, urging action to stop testing, seek UN General Assembly support, and press Britain to restrain France. Negotiations included seeking an immediate halt and possible International Court steps if France fails.
Australian Attorney General Senator Murphy begins a test round of talks with French ministers in Paris aimed at raising tests and easing a tense dispute. Officials say France may resist. Murphy insists Australia seeks a joint stance and warning of action via the International Court if needed.
Report from Apia describes an evening clash involving Papua New Guinea Chief Minister Sir Michael Somare and Australian PM Gough Whitlam. An Australian naval crew member misidentified Somare, prompting apologies, while Whitlam joined Pacific Forum delegates in informal talks on defense and regional matters.
Public transport to and from Canberra during the Easter break is nearly booked solid. ACT Tourist Bureau, Ansett, and TAA spokesmen report few vacancies on routes and high demand across the holiday period with many services full or heavily booked to Sydney, Albury, and Canberra. Weather outlook is cloudy with no rain forecast and several venues running reduced hours over Easter.
Australian Hotels Association expected to announce service lists and horse racing changes tomorrow as beer prices set to increase in Victoria, southwest, and Queensland regions.
A cryptic report from Sydney notes Sir Paul remains hospitalized at Sidney Hospital amid unclear conditions. Authorities or family have not released formal statements, and the public awaits further confirmation on his health and any medical updates.
Fragmented OCR text mentions illegal abortions linked to ACT and a Canberra area culture section. It also references a resignation, a culture note on Australians, a Watergate mention, injuries, rugby study, and a Rugby Union development project. The source is garbled with numerous errors and unclear details.
A publication from Canberra Times details a printer and publisher listing with misprinted addresses and misaligned names. The notice references 4 Pirie Street Pushwick ACT and publisher entities The Federal Capital Prose of Australia Limited and others. The notice appears as a damaged or garbled OCR fragment.
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