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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Apr 20, 1973
Page
6
The Newcastle Chamber of Commerce considers appointing three public relations officers to manage an image share for the city. The plan aims to promote the area amid concerns about industrial and urban growth, with officials noting workers frequently visible in daily life and urging modernization of promotional messaging.
A garbled OCR style notice mentions Sir Paul Hinglick and a hospital operation involving multiple splinters. A hospital spokesperson notes a serious condition with fingers damaged and a transfer to a medical facility.
The report notes a council shift with Cr Eccles replaced on Suenkarhabee Shira Cours by Soothan sai My cha aun. Eccles recently signed, and Mr Armours was described as an auditor for a supervisory role.
An Australian engineer, Saui, has been named director of a United States group. The appointment marks a leadership change as the organization seeks to advance its plans and operations under new direction.
A party of 44 senior fliers from the United States plans a visit to Australia for a briefing on American policy. The delegation will receive a full briefing and time with officials to discuss NSA, defense, and foreign affairs, aiming to avert tensions and enhance Camber relations.
An Australian designed rocket named Cockatoo was launched from Woomera in South Australia yesterday morning. The Department of Defence provided wind and atmospheric data as part of the test.
Miss Elsewbeth Andrews Full 9 will assume her duties next Thursday as the first woman Deputy President of the Commonwealth Conciliation and Arbitration Commission. Evatt, a barrister, is the daughter of Mr. Clive Evatt of Sydney and has resided in London for around 17 years.
A garbled report notes tensions over film bans involving New Zealand authorities and United Artists. The fragment mentions AAP Reuters and Paris, with unclear references to a distributor and an actor named Will.
A New Zealand parliamentary delegation led by Ilan Brown will visit Australia from Sunday to May 4. The visit follows an invitation from the Australian Prime Minister to strengthen cross border cooperation and discuss regional issues.
Sydney officers are reviewing a report into the affairs of Vardin International Pty Ltd and related entities including Var in Taternationsl Pry. Laid and Varin Taternationsl Fosmeticr Ply Lid as part of an invasive probe into corporate conduct and cross border dealings.
The minister for declare Mr Barnard will depart for New Zealand on April 29 for talks with Prime Minister Mie Kink and Defence Ministers Ste Froilkiner about commitment interest.
The new hydrographic survey ship HMAS Flinders will be commissioned into the Royal Australian Navy at Williams Town naval dockyard on Friday and begin service on May 7.
Five Irinnayan men from Irinnaya province were found carrying rifles when they crossed into Papua New Guinea. Government spokesmen confirmed the incident, saying the men were detained and later returned to their origin. The event occurred amid tensions over border policies with Indonesia and claims of movement support from local factions.
Attendees at the Royal Easter Show today reached 103K with 4 310 on the same day last year. The total attendance for this year is 54 457 725, compared with 39h SU at the same event last year. The show was boosted by Australian families who attended during a new Sunday torch event for the first time.
Early traffic out of Canberra spiked on Barton Freeway as ACT Police reported a busy exodus toward Easter. Spokesman Joe Field said nine people sought violent restraint near Eanbern yesterday, with air traffic at Paine Airport expected to be heavy again tonight.
Fragmentary text shows a police charge note with garbled phrases about a youth, money, and Woolworths town store. Unable to determine full event, entities, or outcome from the unreadable source.
Labor MP for Diamond Valley Mr McKenzie says the private member’s abortion bill will not be deferred despite controversy. He expects introduction on May 10, while debate on medical ethics and alternative provisions continues amid religious and political opposition.
Winner Mre Torttu Takkinen of Northbourne Avenue Downer took first prize in Canberra Jackpo Lottery No 17 yesterday. Mr Takkinen, a Finn, works in the Canberra Hospital Laundry. Full lottery results.
NSW Minister for Transport Mir Morits urged motorists to take care during the Easter and Anzac Bay holiday period. Police outlined safety measures to reduce crashes, including restrictions on overtaking and enhanced patrols. Airlines reported reduced flights and higher delays attributed to weather and traffic conditions.
In Perth on Thursday Minister for Housing Mr Bickerton paid a $30 speeding fine after being stopped by a police motorcycle squad three weeks earlier. He described the payment as an Easter gift to the Commonwealth Revenue, hoping to demonstrate how simple it is to settle such penalties.
Unions plan to seek a flow on from the new Civil Building and Construction Industry Award agreed by the Commonwealth Conciliation and Arbitration Commission. They aim to push the 1995 wage and allowance increases, with hearings noting 1000 workers across five unions. A May 16 meeting will discuss strategy while the Prime Minister for Western and Regional Development urged no talks with employers without union representatives present.
The 1971 72 ACT budget shows a $3 deficit for ACT accounts and a $35 million deficit in national muni cipal accounts for the year. It lists water and sewerage charges, street lighting, recreation and sports maintenance, and library costs rising under a government move to relieve local councils of road and municipal funding. The report notes increased costs from population growth and public works, with specific figures for services and disposal, and highlights the impact of policy shifts on the ACT budget.
Expenditure details show operating and maintaining sewage treatment ware and sewerage rate modeling. Winter-supply costs rise, with loan interest and a range of charges across departments. The report notes a continued decrease in refich with rising electricity and other charges from July 1, and outlines total general services and cleaning expenses.
Officials report new electric trains ordered for Nel town, with Premier and ministerial aides outlining rapid delivery and safety checks. Witnesses describe a tense scene as police and security staff restrain several party members during the assembly, while electronics systems are reportedly tested after an earlier disruption.
Australian markets brace for higher Japanese car prices as import costs surge in Tapany and production costs climb. Manufacturers from Mazda and Toyota to local distributors warn of up to 20 percent increases by end of next month, with domestic prices expected to follow as wholesalers adjust margins amid a buoyant home market.
Western Australian Minister for Community Welfare intervened to delay the deportation of Mr and Mrs Herbert Simpson and their accompanying children. The minister advised against removing the children from Community Welfare care unless they express a wish to return abroad. The Simpsons had been jailed after a serious legal setback and faced deportation after a sentence exceeding a year.
The Australian Labor Party ACT branch moved last night to send a representative to the Federal Executive on May 18 to advocate union affiliation with the council. The meeting at Tradesmen's Hall chaired by Terry Wiggins discussed representation and terms, with officials noting the proposal was not yet precise. Politically, ACT industry union shares are lower than New South Wales levels, reflecting local attitudes toward industrial ties.
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