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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Dec 05, 1972

Page

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ASIO Opposed to Soviet Scientific Exchange Proposal

An ASIO representative, Mr D O Leary, condemned a proposed Australia Soviet scientific exchanges agreement at a secret inter departmental meeting on November 1. Debate focused on Antarctica sovereignty and the agreement’s merit with strong criticism from O Leary and reservations from other departments before the incoming Whitlam government weighs policy toward the USSR.

Australian Security Intelligence Organisation Soviet Union ASIO D. O'Leary Inter-Departimental Committee Department of Foreign Antarctica Iewan Australia Antarctic Department of Supply D. Apnsley O'Leary Barnsley Department of Foreign Affaire Hetter Standine Ussr Whitlen Whitle Mill

Tidal Wave Warning After Japan Earthquake

The Meteorological Agency warned of possible tidal waves along Japan's Pacific coast after an earthquake near Hachijo Island, 200 miles south of Tokyo. The quake measured seven on the Japanese scale, with epicentre offshore and potential for coastal impact.

Tokyo Tapen Meteorological” Agency Japan Pacific Hachijo Island

Restricted Auction Drives Up Prices in Canberra Leases

The Canberra restricted land auction saw higher prices for top quality leases while poorer leases slipped. In Chapman, Flynn and Melba the average rose to $4,266 from $5,098 last month, with 32 Chapman leases averaging $5,898, and overall revenue near $400,990. bidders noted cheaper lots lacking, and the department planned another restricted sale to balance supply.

Neve Generity Tower Toreal Fiyan Melbe Essen Chapman Meiha Same Abuirbs Flynn Melba Chapman, Flynn and Melha Sane R. He Webster Eric Dunn Sydney Canberra

Teachers and Students Missing on Mountain Trek

Fifteen schoolboy hikers and two teachers from St Patrick's Sale go missing on Mount Tamboritha about 160 miles east of Melbourne. Police and volunteers search the area as weather allows. relatives await news, while authorities plan intensified efforts with aircraft and helicopters. Mrs Margaret Lyndon of Longford and Father Alfen Sherry are named among the teachers.

Melbourne Rom Sale Mt Tamboritha St Patrick's Cor Sale Margaret Lyndon Longford Alfen Sherry St Patrick's Martin Danenelly Katren Marnie

CONTROL MOVE Liberals told to end feuds

The Liberal Party plans a Canberra meeting on Thursday to discuss sanctions on Federal MPs after a poor election showing. Federal president R. J Southey says party interests exceed those of individuals and feuds since Harold Holt’s death have been deadly and destructive. He warns past conduct must end to safeguard endorsement authority for candidates.

Liberal Party Canberra Liberal R. J Southey Harold Holt Southey Mc McMahon Kenneth Anderson He. Party

Liberal Party to reevaluate organisation and leadership

Mr Southey argues the Liberal Party unlike Labor must redefine its internal control and strengthen its organisation over Federal Parliamentary actions. He calls for amending the party constitution to empower the Federal Party organisation and prepare Liberal MPs for leadership challenges amid internal tensions since Mr Holt’s death.

Southey Liberal Party Labor Party Ant Outsi

New PM Names Press Staff And Advisory Team

The incoming Prime Minister plans a three member press group led by Evan Williams and Ni Fe Walsh with David White as top personal adviser. The team includes former Sydney Morning Herald officials and scholars from National Times and Oxford. Discussions continue on economic staff roles and final terms of engagement.

Foreign Affairs and Treasury Evan Williams The Sydney Morning Herald Ni Fe Walsh Lie Corres Daly Allant National Times David White White ALP von Siint MA Wits Whitlam Whigham Wrenski Wilenvii Syd Whitham Richard Hull Uilling the Age Keith Sinctain Coombs Reserve Bank

Price record for Nolan painting in Melbourne sale

Melbourne buyer pays 60000 for an Australian painting by Sidney Nolan sketched in London. Julian Sterling of Southern Cross Galleries negotiates, saying the artist worked quickly and the price reflects the demand for Nolan’s work.

Sidney Nolan London Southern Cross Galleries Julian Sterling McAipline Sterling Nolan

Ancient insect found in Hellyer Gorge area

University of Tasmania expedition uncovers a 300 million year old fossil insect, the oldest in Australia and perhaps the Southern Hemisphere. Professor Carey notes the specimen is largely intact but damaged at the mouth, with legs and wings preserved. Found by Clive Burnet at Hellyer Gorge, the fossil lies in cracked mudstone.

University of Tasmania Australia Souther Carey University Helly Yer Gorge Tanta Profesor Carey Clive Burnet University of Taser Hellyer Gorge United States

New Zealand Rugby Forward Sent Home After Hotel Incident

A New Zealand AML Blacks forward, part of the team in England, was sent home following an incident at Cardiff hotel on Saturday. The scuffle involved the player and hotel security, with no charges expected.

Wirmingham Mot Jay Hestone New Zealand AML Blacks Oure England Beeen

NCDC plans Fyshwick compensation amid plan clash

Calendar page summarizes NCDC plan for Fyshwick with compensation mention and government approval. Notes talks in Faria on Vietnam ceasefire and back-page items include cricket crowd incident at the MCG and Palmer departure in Canberra. World pages are listed as cross references.

Faria Vietnam Ian Chappe Australia Victor

Stolen Goods Worth 4000 Reported in Lyneham Theft

Canberra police spokesperson Saul reports a theft on Wattle Street Lyneham where a thief removed goods and cash totaling about 4000 dollars between 8 34 pm and 1 2 am yesterday. The incident is under police investigation.

Thiever Hoe Wattle Street Lyneham Ain Canberra Saul

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