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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Dec 21, 1972

Page

3

Warning on Chinese property sale in Australia

Department of Foreign Affairs in Canberra warned that buyers of property from the Republic of China after Australia recognized the People’s Republic of China could have title challenged. The note cites the Friday sale of the former ROC embassy residence to Forrest Motor Lodge Holdings for 80 090. Ambassador Shen facilitated the sale before departing for Taiwan for consultations. The warning states property purchased from China could be challenged on the ground that the PRC had not authorized the sale.

Department of Dnsign Affairs Canberra Republic “of China Australia People's Republic of China Republic of Taiwan Deparmin Foreign Ast China People’s Republic of China

Inquiry ends in Melbourne jail dairy case report

In Melbourne an inquiry into the Penriddge Jail dairy concluded after extensive evidence. Kenneth Tenkinson QC presented the report and findings, noting hundreds of witnesses and documents examined by the inquiry and the government.

Melbourne Peniridge Jail Kenneth Tenkinson

Rates Rise At Tullaganda Shire Council Meeting

Goulburn Wednesday report shows Tullaganda Shire Council approving a general rate rise of 29 pence in the pound effective for the year, marking about a 13 percent increase. The decision, noted by council officials, affects ratepayers across the shire and reflects the council’s financial plan.

Goulburn Tallaganda

Housing PS fears for ACT standards

Canberra public servants warn that moving central government housing and lease administration to the Department of Urban and Regional Development will tie Minister Enderby’s hands on policy. They fear Canberra housing supply and leases will shrink as resources go to growth centres, weakening local control and raising shortages in years ahead.

Canberra Act Department of Urban and Regional Development Capital Territory Enderby Uren Department of Urban and Regonal Development National Capital Development Commission Department of the Interior Te Nedc Inter Sahiesthe Te Ncc Department of Urban and Regional Affairs Department of the Capital Territory Enerhy Houser and Jencey Ype

St Vincent de Paul Society To Deliver 300 Hampers

The St Vincent de Paul Society plans to deliver more than 300 Christmas hampers to Canberra families and about 600 children. The drive totals over $5,000 in aid, with 30 branches contributing and members visiting homes to assist. Donations surpass $788,000 in total society assets, while volunteers account for around 740,000 hours of work this year.

St Vincent de Paui Society Canberra Can Dervis Amsiety

PMs Wife Draws Lottery At Embassy Event

In a surprising coincidence Mrs Whitlam the Prime Minister's wife presided at a lottery drawing for the Inger Rice Foundation voters held yesterday at the American Embassy barbecue. The draw, named after Mrs Rice, raised about $804 with prizes including a car and several pies. Mrs J May and Mrs Nenith were among winners sharing similar outfits.

Keith Cannon Inger Rice Foundation Whitlam Rice Seaind

Prisoners to Move Into Iwofold Bay Guesthouse

Me Maddistine said 20 prisoners plus 5 officers and families will relocate from Earom Trdge to a former guesthouse at Iwofold Bay on the South Coast early next year despite Imlay Shire Council opposition. The Forestry Commission resumed use of an old home near Krom to provide access to Twofold Bay and will have prisoners work in the state forest under the corrective services department. Local businesses will handle food and supply contracts.

Sydney Iwofold Bay Prsonere Earom Trdge Department of Corrective Services Imlay Evo Krom Forestry Commission Twofold Bay Nove Edrom Stiie Maddison

Qantas Plans More Boeing Flights Between Australia and Putape

Qantas will raise its service from five to six weekly flights each direction on the Australia Putape route starting near March. Jumbo 747s will be supplemented by six additional weekly 707 flights, yielding a total weekly seat capacity of 842. The expansion follows increasing traffic on the route and earlier introduction of discounted one way fares.

Sydney Qantas Beteen Australia Putape

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