15 Aug 1972
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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Aug 15, 1972
Page
1
Australia saw a tiny drop in registered unemployed in July to 94,180, a negligible shift amid industry disputes and market uncertainty. Unfilled vacancies rose 9.9 percent to 13,479 with a 4 percent overall movement, as new vacancy notices continued their recent trend and placements edged up amid seasonal adjustments.
The RSL warns many may quit the forces if urgent action is not taken on defence retirement benefits and pay. Deputy Opposition Leader Barnard says Labor would implement the Kerr and Jess committee recommendations if the government delays. The executive cites procrastination on severance pay life insurance housing and dependants medical benefits and resettlement as ongoing issues. Sir Arthur Lee calls for high priority and immediate decisions to avoid harming recruitment morale and defence efficiency. Labor pressure in Parliament pushed the government to form the Kerr committee and DG schemes. Fairbairn notes some issues require resolution and a meeting with service ministers is planned. Page 9.
Unemployment rose slightly as benefit recipients increased by one while total unemployment fell from 267 to 243 males. Unfilled vacancies declined from 486 to 473, with vacancies filled by 365 to 432 males.
The Budget eve report shows unemployment fell only slightly in July to October, dampening government prospects before the election. A 1,608 rise in rural unemployment grants and an oil dispute are blamed by the Labour Minister while the ALP cites NSW and WA spikes, foretelling parliamentary clashes this Budget week.
Fragmentary OCR notes mention a cricket Test at The Oval with unclear date and opponent. Names and specifics are unreadable, but the reference indicates a Test match scenario occurring at a major venue.
The Yass Apex Club named Sister Agnes Martin as Yass Citizen of the Year in recognition of her 27 years of service on the staff of Yass District Hospital, highlighting her community involvement and dedication.
In Port Moresby two Australian district officers were charged after allegations by a senior government minister that Highlanders faced firearms threats. One officer faced counts of carrying an unlicensed pistol and using threatening language, another for pistol possession breaches. The incident occurred at Minj near Mt Hagen during a July compensation ceremony where tribesmen settled deaths with $3200.
Fire severely damaged a farmhouse at Sutton about 15 miles north of Canberra last night. Fire brigades from Sutton Bush Fire and Canberra South Fire attended the blaze to battle the flames and prevent spread.
UN Secretary-General Waldheim in his first annual report introduction urges big powers to seek UN help in life and death issues. He defends the UN role amid Nixon talks and Hanoi claims, praising a possible Security Council for peace. He warns against downplaying the organization as failures persist.
The Canberra Times marks the 25th anniversary of India's independence with a two page survey by specialist writers examining events shaping India's progress and current world role. The feature begins on page 12 today.
The Federal Treasurer Mr Snedden and Mrs Snedden attended the Scots Ladies Night dinner at South Yarra. They wore Mackay tawan outfits. Mrs Snedden remarked it was nice to see a man’s knees. Mr Snedden focused on entering out of the cold.
Wind from a passing car and caravan knocked Raymond John Phelps of Wagga from the bumper of his car while cleaning the windscreen. He was taken to Goulburn Hospital with an injured elbow and shoulder.
An American transport planner in Canberra criticises highway program opponents on environment grounds. The Canberra Times notes further items on Lake Pedder and Tasmanian hydro, with a budget forecast and Army reorganisation plans by the AUP. Two soldiers killed by mines in Belfast.
The Australian Labor Party will move to censure Minister Hunt over the Aboriginal embassy dispute. Labor will seek disallowance of the ordinance used to remove the embassy during a parliamentary recess and press for public notice of its operation. Whitlam and Enderby lead the attack in both houses, with Whitham reporting after a caucus meeting.
Canberra’s John James Memorial Hospital, the city’s first private facility, will more than double its size at a cost of 530000. Construction by Hughes Bros Pty Ltd will start soon, with 19 medical and psychiatric beds, a three bed ICU, three occupational therapy rooms, and a larger pathology lab. Open for patients next July.
A new $10,000 race for two year olds, the Black Opal National Stakes, will be run in Canberra on Sunday April 1 next year. The event will include added stake money from nomination and acceptance fees paid over six months, sponsored by The Canberra Times CTC-TV and 2CA. Report Back Page.
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