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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Aug 20, 1973
Page
9
Melbourne reports an unannounced state-wide traffic blitz planned soon by Police Traffic Assistant Commissioner J G Mac Laren as weekday tolls rise to weekend levels. Eight deaths on Victorian roads this weekend push yearly toll to 73, compared with 88 last year, while Sydney notes twelve weekend NSW road deaths.
The Australian National Travel Association will hold an afternoon meeting in Canberra to discuss how recent sewerage charge increases affect hotels and motels in the ACT. Attending organizations include the Australian Hotels Association the Motor Inn and Motel Association of NSW the Motel Federation of Australia Ansett Airlines ACT Ratepayers and Residents Association and the Canberra Chamber of Commerce.
A police spokesman warned that drugs stolen from Davies Pharmacy Kingston between 9 pm Friday and 4 45 am Saturday could be fatal even in small amounts. Separately, David Graeme Speer of Eggleston Crescent Chifley was killed Friday morning when struck by a vehicle being moved in an auction room on Lyell Street Fyshwick.
A police spokesman said a stolen autoscope, an electric calculator, and a quartz iodine lamp worth 240 dollars were taken from the Canberra College of Advanced Education between August 7 and August 16.
The CMF dinner by the Australian Nation University unit CMF Sydney University Regiment gathered members at Hotel Canberra on Saturday night for the annual founder’s event.
The Minister for Transport and Civil Aviation Mr Jones announced government approval for Qantas to buy two additional Boeing 747Bs. The aircraft are slated to enter service in March and May next year, expanding the fleet and international capacity.
Rotary The Rotary Club of Canberra South received its charter documents from Rotary International on Saturday night. It is the sixth Rotary club in Canberra to receive a charter.
Police continue to search for a man armed with a sawn off single barrel shotgun who held up a TAB agency last night and escaped with more than $7 500.
About 60 Canberra Czechs gathered outside the Soviet Embassy to mark the fifth anniversary of the 1968 invasion. Speakers included D Darby, MHA for Manly, who accused the USSR of betraying the UN charter and promised to send a further protest. Wreaths honored Czech students Jan Palach and Jan Zajic who self immolated. The protest ended peacefully after about an hour.
The ACT Housing Industry Association proposed a land allocation scheme under restricted and unrestricted conditions. It said the plan, discussed with the National Capital Development Commission and the Treasury, would resume land to stabilize prices and help buyers. Association members declined to elaborate on the proposal.
Seven ACT ACOA members lobbied federal ministers outside Parliament House in support of recent 16 percent and 12 percent pay settlements for second and third divisions of the Public Service. A proposal for a $20 weekly rise for Commonwealth staff will be voted on by ACT union members at midday on Parliament lawns. A further plan seeks an extra $7.20 weekly for Commonwealth employees. Transport unions warned buses would halt during the meeting, resuming about 3 pm, with school buses unaffected. Leader Mr Brian T Anson said the group handed copies of a letter to the Prime Minister and spoke with most ministers.
Adelaide Sunday report says the DLP and the Country Party expect a merger soon in Queensland and Western Australia after remarks by federal and state DLP leaders. Senator Gair and State Secretary M J Posa said talks were near fruition in two states with limited progress elsewhere. Adelaide conference urged talks with genuine anti socialist forces in SA.
Telopea Park High School celebrated its 50th anniversary with open day events. Prime Minister Whitlam, a former student, opened historical and educational exhibitions alongside past and present student tours and sports contests.
A speaker at a University event hosted by the ACT Education Authority raised worries about the body of education in the territory. Attendees anticipated a cabinet decision on the matter by noon, signaling potential changes to educational policy and funding.
In a Channel 7 interview Prime Minister Whitlam said ASIO Director-General Barbour did not complain after the police raid. He suggested ASIO might come under federal control before year’s end and warned about telex security while noting few Soviet spies in Australia and asserting US relations remain crucial. Opposition Leader Snedden demands truth. DLP and Victorian DLP criticize ASIO raid and security policy. migrants and a totalitarian regime referenced.
A brief note discusses the inflation survey and its influence on national economics and consumer behavior. It mentions Times on sale and hints at readership interest in the topic.
Victorian Labor and Melbourne Trades Hall Council announce an informational campaign to counter AMA opposition to the National Health Scheme. No industrial action. Three levels include Federal Parliament, electorates, and union outreach with full-time officials. Sydney reports cite calls for a Royal Commission into government health campaign and doctors resisting price controls.
The ACT branch of the Returned Services League urged government sponsorship of a national youth service. At its 47th annual congress Major General J Vincent moved the plan for civilian task forces. Members would, age 17 to 25, serve one year in civil defence, Aboriginal welfare or community projects.
Kevin Michael Livermore of Port Kembla, 28, remained in satisfactory condition at Canberra Hospital after a crane jib incident on the Tuggeranong Expressway. A chain attached to the jib struck a live cable, causing first to third degree burns described by police as fairly extensive.
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