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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Aug 17, 1972
Page
5
Foreign Minister Bowen denied claims that his department and the Commonwealth jeopardised Australia China wheat sales. He said political matters did not influence the sales and noted Australia surpassed Canada in wheat exports to China in the decade up to 1970.
The postmaster general Sir Alan Hulme announced in Canberra yesterday that new stamps featuring James Cook will be issued for the Australian Antarctic Territory and Macquarie Island. The designs celebrate circumnavigation and exploration.
The Government faced a Senate defeat on an amendment to the Softwood Forestry Agreement Bill last night. Four DLP and one Independent senator joined the Opposition to condemn the government for failing to prepare and publish a national plan for softwood forestry and for the use, development, and conservation of forests and associated flora and fauna.
Labor figures including Environment spokesman Mr Uren in New South Wales claim a bomb lobby exists in Australia and accuse the government of pursuing a nuclear conspiracy. They advocate diplomatic action against France and, if needed, sanctions, while denying focus on Chinese tests.
The Minister for the Army and MP RKatter attacked the government’s defence stance, accusing Labour of playing Russian roulette with Australia’s security. Debates centered on manpower needs, with Army officers and government officials noting figures from 40,000 to 70,000 volunteers, and criticism of statements by Mr Morrison.
The Minister for Shipping and Transport, Mr Nixon, defended a freight rate rise in Parliament saying the Australian National Line had no alternative due to sharp cost increases in wages and in repairs and maintenance. He spoke in reply to a pay question from Mr Duthie who asked about a possible subsidy for Tasmanian services amid dependence on sea transport.
Senator Drake Brockman, the Minister for Air, told the Senate yesterday that no relationship had been established among the causes of four Mirage aircraft crashes in recent months. He urged further inquiry and review of investigation findings to determine any common factors.
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