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Newspaper

Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Apr 27, 1972

Page

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Victorian plan to halt Ansett takeover by TNT

The Victorian Government froze the proposed Ansett Transport Industries takeover by Thomas Nationwide Transport and moved to appoint a Select Committee in the Legislative Assembly to probe desirability, powers, and timing of a possible block, with scope to compel evidence and counsel. The move follows government and opposition talks and tense party dynamics.

Melbourne Ansett Transport Industries Ltd Thomas Nationwide Transport Ltd Henry Bolte Legislative Assembly Sulieme Henry Sid Hig Victor -Altomne Genel TNT ANT Martel Init Henry AEOE Tal Party Country Party Angus Pearle Sir Hetley Orpostinn Sir Beinaid Ansett Mad Labs Tey Onmsilian Hiding Conant Pac Fdwards Uckbenuh Menunert Victoria Arabi Reginald Angell Mayer Ana

Major changes in Arbitration Bill outlined in parliament

Government signals major amendments to the Arbitration Bill aiming to curb power to refer conciliation awards to a full bench and to broaden compulsory participation. The proposal would modify the act to enhance arbitration machinery while addressing wage, industrial organization, and employer concerns. Opposition from the DLP and industry groups centers on extending government control and compulsion, with debate extending to 34 percent member approval and impact on labor relations.

Ure Architea Tnt Miguel Uoncimmen Feimmant DLP Oma Governhr Power Cbs Ghats Minas

TNT Airlift to back defence of No monopoly threat

A Senate inquiry in Canberra examined a TNT combined submission with ATI and TAA regarding aviation control and potential monopolies. The committee planned hearings with Reginald, Fred Scheer, and Patrick Pacers to assess underwriting and implications for Ansett and Australian aviation.

TNT Thomas Nationwide TT Wye la Senate Simdine Siry Frederick Om Met Australia TAA Stould

South Vietnam fights on three fronts as talks end

Saigon reports the army clashing on three fronts to hold back a four week old North Vietnamese onslaught. Politicians agreed with the United States to end the period of party peace talks. Advances near Saigon raise alarm as defense lines tighten. In Phnom Penh, reports say journalists Terry Reynolds and Alan Hirons were captured southeast of the city during the same period.

Saigon South Vietnam United States Erie Reliatat Cemente Saieon Kanto Pang Leeting Phnom Penh Foutnalin Ania Campoian Phnom Peat Terry Reynolds Gennfield Ransig Attesiance Alin Hirons Melbourne

Censure Move Fails in Melbourne Parliament

Premier Sir Henry Rolfe blocks party move to condemn alleged contempt of Parliament. Opposition leader Mr Holding faces questioning as Liberal members Mr Dixon Mr Fell and Mr Dahe plead with the House. Three Labor members express regret over the Wednesday incident and a motion to deplore it is rejected.

Sslsbusi Repirale Tivenns Remlien Vande Asin Fromps Indswirie Fanele Comanasion Aisi Ful Aleve Celaing Renidenia Indene Hp Commission Aise Sloane Benk Sciences Melbourne Wednesay Henry, Rolfe Taboe Heney Latur Mvemsheck Farher Dixon Howe Holding Labor Mr Fell Dahe

Minister Cairns Accused Of Secret Group Ties

Senators and members of the House allege Housing Minister Kevin Cairns belonged to an organization called Peace With Freedom. They cite documents from National U and link the group to efforts to undercut the government, naming figures such as Bob Santamaria and Peter Coleman among others. Cairns pledged to rebut if substance existed, while debates delayed tabling the papers amid party lines.

Senate House of Representatives Kevin Cairns Laer Sehen McClelland DLP Biotron Murphy Conaviay Kevin Cairne National Ureves

Boredom death by own action at Spanish resort hotel

A fragmented report from Barcelona notes a British actor Genie Sanders found in a Spanish resort hotel. The draft text mentions self-inflicted harm and family ties, including his sister, with sparse details and unclear chronology.

Barcelona Genie Sanders Amit George Sandern

MPs get seven dollars more in Canberra

A clipped item notes a proposed seven dollar per day increase for Members of Parliament in Canberra. The blurb references parliamentary pay talk amid other brief notices, with tiny fragments suggesting discussions and related civic topics on page eight and back page summaries.

Canberra Time Promotes Capital Press Service

A garbled notice from a Canberra based press service mentions Poe Street Franwice and PO Box 21. It references price guidance and the Federal Capital Registry, with limited readable details on the source.

Canberra Presy Australia Poe Street Franwice Act Yorke Faderst

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