Try 7 days of FREE access to billions of articles

Start Free Trial

Canberra Times in Canberra, Australian Capital Territory

We have pages in Australian Capital Territory

View this page and access billions of articles with a 7-day free trial.

Start Free Trial

This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!

Start Free Trial

Cancel anytime, risk free

Not what you were looking for? Search our billions of articles

Advanced Search

Articles on This Page

This newspaper page contains 19 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.

Newspaper

Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Dec 04, 1973

Page

7

Untitled fragment notes unclear text in public record

Fragmentary OCR text appears garbled and incomplete across lines. No coherent event, names, or places can be reliably identified from the snippet provided.

Fragmented OCR Item From Unknown Page

A damaged OCR fragment mentions sections and numbers with unclear place names and dates. The legible portion references cattle and a light related term alongside random alphanumeric sequences. No coherent event or identifiable entities emerge from the readable text.

Overseas Trade to Aid Small Countries Section Planned

A new section within the Department of Overseas Trade is being established to assist developing countries to export to Australia. It aims to start with small negotiations and work with the Public Service Section to provide expertise and possible import finance support while advocating trade improvements and export opportunities for these nations.

Department of Overstar Trade Australia Canberra Citens Amirciy Severo Moduets Fnr Sein Stilling Il le Pot Wisisidnes Hhese Colunmvies Sith Conlick Imling Woods AustTaw Luce

Minister lacks understanding of export refinance role

The Minister for Overseas Trade Dr Dains reportedly misunderstood the funding and operations of the Australian Banks Export Refinance Corporation. Sir Robert Norman stated the Reserve Bank provided 4 million in loans to 108 corporations with favorable terms, while noting that concessional funds from government and banks supported export credit and that the corporation worked in harmony with Reserve Bank policy.

Overseas Trade Dr Dains Export Refinance — Corporation Robert Norman Normaq Calms Reseue Dennis Ife Sintermoan Fund SRD Shims Ise Norman Commonwealth Reserve Bankes Governmet Fis Manestar Coninnets Ecognied Auetralia Ghirns Tas Anglian Banke

Appointed official deselected in rapid national election

Aesinafes sworn in as former Minister for National Development fell from Parliament in fast polls. Bees named director, Bebe HT South visited, commissions announced in Canberra. Sip Resell served as Member for Darling Dewas from 1249.

Aesinafes Han’ Bees South Comberra Yesterney Sip Resell Darling Dewas

Notice of Meeting for the Amere Estate Riya A

Notice sets a meeting for 22nd November 1973 to consider balance sheet and profit statements. Directors Law Smith, Finlay retire. Proxies allowed. secretary signs.

Law-Smith Aro Ana Me Finlay DFC Ascordanes Ivan Aer Waverner

Australian equity in GMH expensive says inquiry

Melbourne hearing into the Australian equity in General Motors Holden revealed the company would remain a wholly owned subsidiary of General Motors, with Eon Clark stating access to US and European development data and the high costs of exhaust emission controls. He noted cost pressures on Australian buyers and the potential impact on Holden’s operations and export plans. The inquiry referenced 1972 dealings with local buyers and suppliers valued at about 230 million dollars.

Gen Eri General Motors Europe Clarkald Way Intarmnnion Wold Paren Imeresis Clark Holden Australie GMH Throng Sherehold- Inga GML Focal Muters Cepa Olyrigie Tye An A Co Nyles Ltd

Australia Chamber of Commerce Urges No Vote on Referendum

The Australian Chamber of Commerce in Canberra urged a No vote in the upcoming prices and incomes referendum. It warned that inflation could continue unchecked if the government relies on internal price controls and increases the public sector at private sector expense. The chamber criticized the government’s broader economic policy as destabilizing and said it signals a push to transfer more powers to the public sector.

Australian Chamber of Commerce Chamber Canberra Tnt Australia Gove Mént Lion Promi Jt

Referendum backs price freeze call by public institute

The Institute of Public Affairs urged the government to impose a three month prices incomes freeze after referendums were successful. It argued this would restore the cost of living adjustments and cited the referendums as evidence of support for stabilizing prices.

Institute of Public Affairs Institute Honuscasshyl

Wool output rise continues in September figures

Australian Census data from Canberra shows September wool receipts by brokers and dealers rising compared with the prior two months. The September quarter totals fell short of 1972 levels, with quarterly and yearly figures indicating declines despite monthly gains.

Deaters Bareau Census Stat Istica Canberra

Snedden in Brisbane Rally Urges No Vote on Referendums

The Federal Opposition leader Mr Snedden faced a mostly friendly crowd of about 3,000 in Brisbane at a Liberal Party run tally to urge Australians to vote No to the prices and incomes referendums. He promised action on income tax and interest rates if the Liberal and Country Parties returned to government, while condemning the government’s inflationary policies and central power.

Snedden Brisbane Liberal Party Irge Ale Snedden Interjeriars ALP Actu Presigent Haiyke Eniy

Scorpio Investments List Change Divides Into Angto Pacific Estates

Scorpio Investments lists a name change into Angto Pacific Estates Ltd. The move consolidates assets under the new corporate identity. The filing notes continued operations and rebranding while preserving existing contracts and leadership.

Scorpio Investments Angto Pacific Estates Ltd

Industry limited says Australian car makers face plans to import

Mr Clark warned the Australian car industry cannot support more manufacturers. He cited Toyota and Nissan plans for 45 percent local content and warned four producers would still fail to secure a profitable domestic market. Japanese firms reportedly consider assembling here under the plan, which GM opposes as limiting competition and risking unfair advantage.

Clark Nixwan Toyota Australia Gmhe Fonts Chrysies Ueyina Be Sa Hendastey Conpanies Ile Investment Otryain and Ningen J GME Holden Tong GM H Nissag Nissen and Tayots

Australia urged to scrap local content plans for cars

Renaisil Australia told the Tariff Board that local content plans are costly and should be replaced by harmonized international standards. The managing director Maurice urged replacement parts tariffs to ease prices, noting current rates vary and may hinder new models and affordability.

Australia Renasil Australia Tariff Board Maurrice Penles FaNid

Canberra computing market to expand with new department networks

Canberra market activity for computer equipment is rising as major departments plan in house installations. Two departments eye private networks linking CES offices with centralized data access, while the Public Service Board and Department of Labour consider a nationwide terminal network and shared services across agencies.

Canberra Capital Territory Aleavanen Shee Aurcought Fyshwick Ganberga Department of Labour Public Service Board Départment of Labour Commonwesltt Sarvee Hans Iite Labour Cameron CES Delalla

Woolworths Plans Joint Computer Network

Woolworths Ltd has completed plans with International Computers Ltd and Olivetti to build a company-wide computer network valued at 81.75 million. The deal covers 290 ICL machines and 190 Olivetti terminals to be deployed by February in coordination with JCL computers, led by director Mr Simmons.

Woolworths Ltd International Computers Ltd Olivetti Tor Mr & Simmons Directg Depuy Jast Rouen Adel Tha Competitheim Olivetti

Faster gliding results at Waikerie Lab Championships

Announcements from the World Gliding Championships in Waikerie South Australia describe a Nova 1210 minicomputer speeding up results. The system prints each competitor's time course speed and points, aggregates daily scores, and displays the final result. The Nova computer features 16K storage and real time processing under development by Gliding Federation members.

Eontest Waikerie South Australia Ber Gliding Federation

Chrysler to upgrade IBM installation for Adelaide plant

Chrysler plans a new IBM System 370 upgrade at its Adelaide plant to cut scheduling costs across multiple Valiant models. The move aims to boost production from 240 vehicles daily by improving inventory control, routing, and data flow from engineering changes to manufacturing stages.

Chrysler Adelaide IBM Nicis Dan Aystem Current Financial Systems

Canberra talks shape Australian computer education drive

A Canberra conference on computer education needs and resources identified key factors for future Australian schooling. Independent consultants Barty Smith of Canberra and Harry de Ferranti of Sydney led preparations with ministerial support and industry representation from Qantas and the University of Sydney Extension Board. The event aimed to outline planning, address distortions, and publish a comprehensive report to governments next year.

Canberra Australia Barty Smith Harry de Ferranti Sydney Reanley William Pettingell Chaiman Alsteslian Gas Light Co

Also Mentioned on This Page

St Cen Vas London Ham Bhp Ian RS. Plater Ting The Public Relations Institute of Australia FL A. Stevenson CH. OF Commerce Mr Snedden Tabur A. Whate Chyrle Renault Ausin Computing News Tp Australis Ees Melbourne Woolworths Walter Huemorerle Univay Sperry Rand Australia Eft Department of Defence Thee Wd Valiant Glover Sien Belen Otering Servie Bonymouse Bbyernment Colleges of Advanced Education Leng Australiaa Iran Lacus Ousnear Anenty Australian Capital Territory Totalizator Agency Board Basra Qatar W. Inglis Systeme Antill Atreet, Bickbon
Search Courier

Search the Canberra Times Today with a Free Trial

We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.

Not Finding What You Were Looking for on This Page of The Canberra Times?

People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!

Looking Courier

Browse Newspapers

You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!

By Location

By Location

Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.

Browse by Location
By Date

By Date

Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.

Browse by Date
By Publication

By Publication

Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.

Browse by Publication