08 Aug 1972
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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Aug 08, 1972
Page
1
Hobart reports the Tasmanian Government plans a cigarette tax based on sales, aiming to raise about 1 million dollars annually. A High Court challenge is expected on the tax validity, with officials noting similar revenues as liquor fees. Tobacco sellers may face license fees tied to cigarettes sold under the proposal.
More than one million dollars worth of colour television equipment will be shown in Canberra from August 30 to September 5. The exhibition, organized by the Institution of Radio and Electronics Engineers of Australia, will feature over 50 exhibitors including representatives from every major manufacturer.
Qantas and MSA have sold over 1.6 million dollars worth of tickets for Asian holiday charter tours launched three weeks ago. Only 2 percent of the 6,000 seats remain unsold.
A report notes a British or Allied operation involving Romney era logistics. It mentions 16,254 tons or items, a voyage toward Rae Pointi on Melvilte Island, and a bond of 14,000 units of aircraft fuel for oil operations in the Atlantic. The terse garbled text indicates wartime supply movements and strategic fuel stockpiling.
US aircraft backed Cambodian forces against North Vietnamese tanks along Route 4 near Kompong Trabek and on a rail corridor to China. The Hanoi offensive drew airpower to interdict the siege, with tanks knocked out and a key by pass bridge damaged. The Lai Dong logistics point near Haiphong was also targeted as part of broader operations.
Minister for Justice Maddison said NSW prisoners already work a 25 hour week, shorter than the 34 hour target by unionists. He argued the daily routine ends at 4 pm, with prisoners confined in cells until the next day, and called the system demoralising and hindering rehabilitation. He noted UK practices where prisoners’ work aligns with a 35 hour week.
In Fast Crippsland a Melbourne scientist Sir Norman Wakefield and Monash Professor James Warren study 3.5 million year old footprints found on the Genoa River during a botanical expedition. The arrow shaped marks resemble ichthyostega like features from the Devonian era. A joint paper may take about two years to publish.
Three officials trapped after an avalanche near Thredbo were not injured. Dynamite will be used tomorrow morning to clear hanging snow and drifts above the course for the international ski series. Otmar Dorfer, chief of the course, described the upside down fall and loss of ashii. Blasting was needed again after heavy weekend snowfalls.
Catholic mob stormed an Army post at Casement Park in Belfast, tearing a high fence, lighting an armored car, and engaging troops with rubber bullets. Two soldiers died in a landmine blast near Lisnaskea as clashes spread amid Catholic protests against occupation and school policies.
In Mittagong, an 11 year old boy became wedged in a chimney. Police, fire crews, and ambulance workers spent three hours freeing him with coal chisels. The boy Michael Hremevise, from Inkerman Road Mitta gong, was admitted to Bowral Hospital after the incident. His twin Anthony reportedly climbed onto the roof of their father’s new house.
In Canberra yesterday Chief Justice Fox ordered writs of prohibition against the Minister for the Interior and Mr W S Flynn to halt further proceedings under Police Regulation 11A concerning Sergeant William Thomas McQualter. The judgment criticises the lawmaking process and raises concerns about ministerial overreach and lack of representative government in the ACT.
The ACTU president Hawke challenged Federal Attorney-General Greenwood over election expenses during a law and order debate at Dallas Brooks Hall East Melbourne. Greenwood rejected the charge saying expenditure was recorded as less than 1000 dollars and that the issue concerns authorization. Hawke alleged substantial spending by Greenwood or the Liberal Party on pamphlets cards and television exposure.
The Milk Authority Ordinance fixes wholesale and retail prices for milk cream and sour cream but excludes flavoured milk and free school milk. Gazetted under Section 4, the regulation takes effect for 12 months from gazettal and uses November 1 prices to stabilize the industry during an inquiry into price cutting by major stores.
President Marcos orders police to seize all food supplies to counter hoarding in flood devastated areas amid oil dispute reports. The page notes council plans for car defect notices and mentions ACT plan discussions, reflecting chaotic regional responses.
Yorkshire batsman John Hampshire and Lancashire opener Barry Wood lead England’s 12 for the fifth Test against Australia at The Oval starting Thursday. The selection reflects middle order strength and confidence ahead of the pivotal match.
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