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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Aug 24, 1972
Page
12
The speech targets the Government's national responsibilities, arguing the Budget fails to curb inflation and unemployment and benefits the rich at the expense of the poor. It notes promises to abolish the means test and introduce national superannuation, while highlighting ongoing tax rises and a perceived election-driven approach.
The analysis argues the 1972-73 Budget fails national priorities by ignoring price curb measures, poverty, poorer schools, urban transport, and local government needs. It notes Whitlam’s policy visions lack workable proposals and questions the coalition’s commitment to equitable national income distribution, while asking if Labor could improve outcomes.
Health authorities moved to ban the capture and sale of school sharks longer than 28 inches amid mercury concerns. The action follows prior seizures of New Zealand flake and traces a global worry from Japan’s early cases to Sweden the United States and Australia, highlighting uncertain acceptable mercury levels in fish.
A protest against Barnes misrepresenting Australian views argues that public attitudes to colour based immigration have shifted. The text notes growing appreciation of Asian cultures and supports non European immigration, while acknowledging ongoing White Australia policy perceptions and lingering color based travel bias.
In a Canberra Letters piece Nancy T. Burbridge argues the Black Mountain tower is unnecessary and environmentally harmful. She opposes including Jim in Seeuseans tower plans, advocates a planetarium, critiques PMG cost focus, and questions tax funding while urging attention to landscape preservation and broader public works costs.
Sir. The letter by Mr D J Prentice criticizes those who trumpet morality without offering real replacements. The writer argues Dalton defends decency and condemns snide remarks. The piece ends with a call for genuine standards and better discourse. J J McKEOUGH
Letters argue Australia should welcome educated Ugandan Asian refugees as immigrants, condemning racial exclusion and urging Labor to act. Contributors challenge white immigration bias and highlight humanitarian duty and national self interest. The debate includes criticism of ABC censorship and broader policy questions.
Letters from Robyn Higgins Sir and others debate media balance in ABC current affairs. The Canberra Times cover cites Theodore Shabad on Soviet Jews facing cultural bans and emigration barriers with a $20,000 education return levy. Readers protest pamphlet litter in Phillip, urging newspaper ads over windscreen leaflets.
M Parris of the Monaro Conservation Society argues for stronger protection of Kosciusko National Park and NSW nature reserves. He notes NSW land use totals, park area, and international conservation benchmarks, urging that grazing and exploitation be halted to preserve ecosystems and water flow for Australia.
Mrs Margaret Booth O Connor criticizes the Pialligo pound conditions in letters, noting dogs are housed in a small front-yard pen during yard work. She recalls a July 24 death from molestation and questions the welfare of stray dogs in the capital’s care.
A reader adds a tribute to Mrs Burgmann wife of the late Bishop Hurgmann praising her humility sincerity and practical care across the Canberra Goulburn diocese. The tribute notes her lasting impact and the lasting memory held by those who knew her and Mr Rutemann.
Sir Paul Hasluck, Governor-General, received the Ambassador of the Netherlands and the Netherlands Secretary at Government House. He opened the annual meeting of university staff associations at Bruce Munro, ANU. Later he met Dr W. D. L. Ride, hosted luncheon, and entertained the High Commissioner for India and several dignitaries at dinner.
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