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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Dec 21, 1972
Page
2
French fashion notes list Chanel perfumes No 5 and No 22 alongside Balenciaga Dior Diorama Miss Dior and other brands. The compilation names Lancome Lancome Magia and Revlon ideas with fragrance notes and scent lines.
Melbourne reports Mr F J Mahoney named chairman of the Australian Criminology Research Council. The seven member body to allocate funds for criminological research with an initial 100000 pounds, split evenly between the Commonwealth and States. Three board members named: A G Hoath J Downe and F Cunningham, to be joined by three further members chosen by the Attorney General. The council meets in Canberra on February 27.
Melbourne report states that Mr Hawke has agreed to a name change for the Union hotel to R. J. Hawke with the Phoenix Hotel in Storey Road Brunswick slated to open in February and Prime Minister Whishaniew expected to officiate the opening.
A Canberra police spokesman reported multiple thefts across areas including Batchelor Street Torfens and Whyalla Street Fyshaick. Cash amounts totaling about 570 plus a 100 cheque were stolen from a residence and other items such as a portable record player and a guarded alarm system were taken. A church, construction site, saw mill, and doctors surgery were among the targets with losses listed around 485 in equipment and 27 in total value. Authorities note looting continued into the early hours with items missing from vehicles and public centers.
A NSW government committee reports that NSW must spend $4 231 million in the next five years to fix deficiencies in public education. Major outlays include $1 008 million for school buildings and $1 008 million for teaching staff. pre school, preservice education, and capital works are urged as urgent.
Papua New Guinea's Prime Minister Somare and Opposition Leader Tohi man plan a visit to the Torres Strait Islands early next year. Government sources say a joint visit with both leaders is likely. The dispute centers on moving the Queensland border south, a move pushed by PNG and Australian leaders and discussed with Queensland officials.
The permanent representative Sir Laurence Melbourne signed two international covenants on human rights. In Canberra yesterday the Prime Minister Whitlam announced the covenants were signed on Monday December 18. They cover the international covenant on economic social and cultural rights and the other covenant.
The Australian Medical Association urged doctors to ignore the government order and to request nursing homes admit patients needing care. New provisions, set to begin January 1, require Commonwealth Health Department approval before admitting patients to nursing homes, prompting AMA opposition.
The ACT Liberal Federal Electorate Conference heard calls for a plebiscite on legalising poker machines in Canberra. Dr P D Hughes noted no firm timing from the recent election, while union claims of broad club support were questioned and members discussed methods to survey club members on the issue.
The Australian Federal Government announced a ban on the export of dry skins and crocodile skins as well as products made from crocodile skins. Canberra officials stated the move is necessary to ensure the survival of crocodiles in Australia. Senator Murphy, the Minister for Customs and Excise, announced the action yesterday.
A new bell was installed at St Christopher's R Man Catholic Cathedral in Man ka yesterday. The gift came from Father John Morison of af Rerawra.
Police urge vigilance during Christmas as thefts and fires threaten homes. Officers advise residents to lock houses, secure keys with a trusted neighbor, and keep deliveries secure while away. The warning emphasizes safe handling of emergencies and leaving contact details with a designated neighbor.
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