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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Dec 05, 1972

Page

3

Former PM Menzies congratulates Whitlam on victory

Sir Robert Menzies former prime minister and Labor leader Whitlam exchanged congratulations after Whitlam's electoral win. Menzies recalled his long service from 1949 to 1966 and wished Whitlam mental vigor and health, with his wife sending best wishes. Anthony was among those delivering the message.

Robert Menzies Country Party Anthony Labor Party Whitlam Robert Hell Herve Ome Mra Whitlam

Whitlam lays groundwork for first Labor government

Labor leader in ministry talks with Whitlam, senior public servants, and party lieutenants about forming Australia’s first Labor Government in 23 years. He eyes streamlined ministries with proposed groupings, a separate Environment Department under Urban Affairs, and a new Media Department. Treasurer hopeful Crean backs prices tribunal.

Whitlam The Treasury Charles Wheeler Department of Foreign Affairs Keith Waller Labor Party Hatnard Canberra Senate Murphy Willesee Whithim Australia Labor Siream Labor Ministry Jones Environment Uren Postmaster-General's Department Broadcasting Park Army Navy Air Ins Barnard Frank Crean

Victorian ALP Seeks Senate Nominees Amid Open Seats

In Melbourne the Federal secretary of the Amalgamated Pecal Workers Union George Slater is expected to nominate for the ALP Senate seat for Victoria. John Batten a lawyer and others push for nominations as five Victorian Senate seats open next year. Stakes rise as Slater and Mrs Melver gain center group support while Povser leans left and Hutton backs the right.

Melbourne Storcdiy Amalgamated Pecal Workers Union George Slater Pasion of Victoria Wvictoriaa Alp Poeser John Batten ALP Team Melzer K WH Haneley Senor Povser Hutton Mr Slater Melver Mr Holding

Reform of drug law favoured by wife

The Prime Minister's wife Mrs Margate urged support for reform of drug law. She warned the ABU against hypocrisy and criticized current penalties. She said Australians want changes and asked the government to act, noting public concern over enforcement and fairness.

Elyet Margate Whitlam Jase

Labor plan for aviation posts and reopens Cocoa Islands

The Director-General of Cal Aviation, Sir Bom Anderson, a Qantas director, outlines Labor plans for aviation posts under Prime Minister Whitlam. Charles Dines would head civil aviation policy. The Cocoa Islands may reopen as a strategic point to Europe. Labor would hire a capable company to align aviation with Ansett, and aim to restructure transport departments to remove redundant roles while asserting governance. Western Australia signals a push on UHI deposits with a focus on primary resources.

Cal Avnition Bomwil Anderson Qantas Hse Qi Lindep Labor Charles Dines Whit Jaen Od Transport Dhanes Telat Donee Sant Lee Qhentas Beard Guiry Alia Trivle Qnion Oo Grevern Dnbtun cAmpunkit Australia TAAL Cocoa Islands Eurepres TAA Ansett

Feuds warn Liberal party unity ahead of polls

In a continuation of a page one debate, Liberal MP John Jess criticizes the party’s internal feuds and poor leadership, urging the federal executive to restore party authority. He claims Labour unity should guide the Liberals, fears for candidates, and hints he may stand again if re elected.

Liberal Party Harold Mott John Jess McMahon Jess Latrobe ABC

You shave don’t you so do yourself a favour

An ad for a Remington Shaver boasts a unique comfort dial allowing users to choose their closeness of shave. It highlights suitability from tender skin to tough beards, with adjustable trimming for sideburns and moustaches and a turn to right.

Remington

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