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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Dec 15, 1971
Page
1
A Victorian court considers whether an unborn child may claim damages for injuries sustained in the womb. Judges differ on the scope and implications, with commentary noting potential shifts in abortion law and precedent. The case, discussed by the Attorney General and legal scholars, raises questions about fetal rights and compensation.
Amendments to the act make licensed grocers able to sell liquor between 9am and 9pm on Sundays. Motels and restaurants with liquor licenses will be able to serve alcohol on Sundays under the revised Cannetsa ordinance.
The Queanbeyan Municipal Council approved increases of up to 1.5 per cent next year to maintain current services. General rates rise from 3.25 per dollar on land to 4.0 per dollar for urban farm land. water rates go from 1.216 to 1.32 with a $34.44 minimum, sewerage from 1.0 to 1.4 in the dollar with a $25.38 minimum. Garbage service costs rise from 1 to 2 per service due to updates.
Canberra, Goulburn and Cooma Technical Colleges will publish results of secretarial arial studies, accountancy and commerce certificate examinations tomorrow.
Indonesian sources, cited by United Press International, report tentative state visit plans for a male dignitary to Indonesia in February. The itinerary includes stops in New Zealand and the Philippines, with a prelude in Jakarta on a Tuesday IAAP.
In Melbourne, a business organization board paid 4200 to clear Arbitration Court fines on unions Amalgamated Engineering Union Housermakers and Builders’ Society in Australia Australasian Society of Engineers Federated Ironworkers Association Federated Engine Drivers and Firemen’s Association Moulders Union Tramways and Motor Omnibus Employees Association Iron. The Reverend John Westerman presented the cheque and a letter explaining the anonymous donation aims to ease Christmas hardship and foster industrial harmony. The act follows government pressure over fines and signals a shift toward negotiated settlement and new industrial relations.
A garbled page combines items on media support for television, US foreign aid funding, a proposed federal policy to outlaw certain industrial agreements, draft criminal code discussions, NSW education reforms planned by 1978, and Auckland street safety concerns amid reported attacks by thieves and rapists.
US naval force reported to have passed Singapore into the Malacca Strait heading toward the Indian Ocean amid speculation on a role in the India Pakistan war. Indian troops pressed toward Dacca as Pakistan pledges to fight. UN mediation urged, Soviet veto blocks ceasefire efforts as Kabul and Tokyo discuss Security Council action.
Townsville reports the Australian Labor Party plans a nationwide appeal to unions and industry for 250000 to fund an effective federal election campaign. Federal secretary Mick Young announced the goal, noting unions would provide a major share while industry groups may also contribute.
The Federal Government plans to keep 18 to 20 year olds from federal elections despite state laws lowering the franchise. Cabinet review next year will decide, with WA grants for 1 year olds and SA starting July 1. The interior minister noted NSW SA and WA laws apply only there, while federal voting rights remain unsettled.
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