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Newspaper

Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Aug 01, 1973

Page

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Enderby acts on price of beer petrol

The Minister for the Capital Serritary, Ml Enderby, says petrol is a good for Price Regulation under the ACT ordinance but stops short of a petrol price freeze. He warns large suppliers that price rises must be checked and notes limits to government action. He cites meat price controls as unlikely and mentions a proposed weekly press conference with updates on inflation and supplies.

Enderby Ml Enderby Act Nsw Washington Whitlam

Leaders name Ottawa trip for Commonwealth Conference

A scrambled report notes Uganda's leader and Queen subject tied to Ottawa visit for a Commonwealth Conference. The AP via Radio Uganda mentions preparations and a special afternoon event.

Hitching Rine Ottawi Ama Lgarnda Scots Guards Ottawa Uganda Associated Press

Sharp price surge at restricted A auctions in Canberra

Prices jumped at yesterday’s restricted A auction of residential leases in Canberra with over 500 buyers at Albert Hall. 73 leases across Spence Evatt Macgregor and others sold top prices around 5 400 to 6 213 dollars with strong demand and higher averages than June and April auctions. Tomorrow will see more leases under restricted A and B rules with bids limited to long term ACT leaseholders and spouses meeting eligibility.

Canberra Evatt and Macgregor Spence Spence Jones Evair Maceregor Eval Macgregor Jury

Moderation of ACT lease prices predicted by official

Capital Territory official Mr Enderby said prices for ACT leases should moderate next year due to more serviced land. Lease auctions will be monthly with more blocks turned off by the National Capital Development Commission. He warned against finance companies buying blocks as land brokers and noted 121 leases in groups of 2 to 15 blocks for the late August sale, including 85 under Restricted A and 47 under Restricted B conditions.

Capital Territory Enderby ACT National Capital Developmen Commission Canberra

Labor wins Balcatta seat by 30 votes in by election

In Perth on Tuesday the Labor Party secured Balcatta by election by 30 votes, keeping the government with a one seat majority. Burke led with 9,376 votes, Liberal Beck 9,346, and Australia Party candidate Campin 469. Preferences gave Burke 301 and Beck 168. Premier Tonkin hinted at possible leadership change, saying no decision yet after a Merredin Labor meeting.

Perth Labor Party Balcatta Burke Neil Beck Wilfrid Campin Campin Dr Beck Western Australia Tonkin Merredin ALP Sod

India to release Pakistani prisoners after talks in Rawalpindi

Informed sources say India and Pakistan agreed to repatriate more than 90,000 Pakistani prisoners held in India since the 1971 war. Delegations finished a nine day session in Rawalpindi with conditions on returning POWs and war crime suspects, while Pakistan opposes trials and seeks full prisoner return before recognition of Bangladesh.

Karachi Pakistan India Bangladesh Associated Press Rawalpindi Peeladesh United Nations National Assembly

Victorian doctors plan to wait on fee changes

Victorian country doctors vote to defy the Australian Medical Association by delaying fee raises. They seek to observe the federal state dispute on fees before acting, with AMA recommendations up to around 30 percent. Many general practitioners in small towns expect to keep current fees for now.

Melbourne AMA

Refshauge's WMA Post Free Path Between Two Bad

A clipped historical note describes a disputed or unclear path between two bad areas, mentioning Refshauge and a WMA post free path concept. The fragment suggests concerns over access or rights but lacks concrete details.

Cordial talks at White House with Whitlam and Nixon

The Australian Prime Minister Mr Whitlam and President Nixon met at the White House. The talks showed no disputes on policy and both sides avoided subjects that could reveal differences. Whitlam spoke positively afterward while U S press noted Nixon’s cautious stance amid Watergate concerns.

Washington Whitlam United States Nixon National Prom Club Rogers

Nixon Welcomes Whitlam With Lengthy Washington Visit

The Washington Star reports a broad personal diplomacy effort as Nixon hosts Australian Prime Minister Whitlam. Whitlam spends 70 minutes with Kissinger and 75 with Nixon, while officials describe the talks as a general read of attitudes toward ANZUS and SEATO. Fulbright lauds Whitlam as a new force for Australia.

Washington Star- News Nixon Senate Foreign Relations Committee Fulbright Whitlam Washington Nator Fulbright Whitham Australia

Whitlam Eyes Long Term Western Pacific Security Network

The regional idea discussed by Mr Whitlam envisions a flexible umbrella group for Western Pacific nations to consult on common problems. He noted no set members or timetable, acknowledging China’s complex role and potential ASEAN sensitivities. The plan aims for a gradual, multi year development with no immediate binding commitments.

Whitlam

Fighting force down to seven thousand near Phnom Penh

Khmer rebels push closer to a key defence area south of Phnom Penh as fighting tightens to near seven thousand troops. The report notes the broader context of conflict and related pages.

Phnom Penh

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