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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Dec 28, 1972
Page
4
A scrambled page of cryptic crossword clues from Life Style TV Arts Entertainment describes across and down entries, with references to weight loss tips, a cottage layout problem, and a solution note on page 16. It lists numerous hinted clues and partial answers, including a triangle perimeter riddle and various wordplay prompts.
A scanned TV schedule hints at a prime time thriller with characters Don Geneva Lovie Jourdan and Tyler Moore. Channel 7 and Channel 3 present a mix of adventure comedies and crime plots as viewers await the star packed line up.
Listings show 1960s style programming with various shows and guests. The guide notes Daniel Boone Peyton Place The Champions Sea Hunt and The Dick Van Dyke Show among others. Guest stars listed include John Enckon and Michael Donalat with times and channel marks.
A dense radio timetable lists programs from Midnight to Dawn with hosts like Newe om, Urraktan Law Scheel Jobo Fewster, and 6.30 to 7.00 segments. It notes news patches, weather updates, music slots, and shows across multiple hours, including Morning Concert, Bible readings, and various feature entries.
Charlie Chaplin aged 84 is set to direct and act in a new film titled The Freak with leading roles by his daughters Vaxephine and Wigtona and wife Oona. He hopes to start shooting next year in England, marking his first screen project since A Countess From Hong Kong. Jerome Epstein may produce, with Chaplin previously writing and directing.
Scotland eyes a North Sea oil surge with Aberdeen and other cities thriving as workers pour in to offshore rigs. Officials project billions in revenue and thousands of jobs, while debates focus on Britain’s share of the boom and how much Scottish industry will gain from the energy bonanza.
Austen & Bprofit Austen & Bult AUSTEN & B. PROFIT Austen & Bulta Ltd the NSW coal miner earned a profit in the six months to December despite an unprofitable first quarter. Chairman Mr R. Austen told shareholders that forecasts are premature but if mining and washing plant problems are resolved a profitable year seems likely and the company’s reliance on export orders has been limited. He noted the Australian dollar revaluation may affect the option and loan arrangement with Brascan Ltd of Toronto.
The Federal Government will permit Kinnears Ropes Ltd to acquire Carpet Manufacturers Ltd. Sir John Bunting, Secretary of the Prime Minister's Department, stated no objection to the takeover. Kinnears plans a 2 per share bid for the 48 percent of Carpet Manufacturers it does not own and recommended shareholders accept the offer.
J L Parker acting chairman of Sydney London Investment Co Ltd announced yesterday that shareholders passed three resolutions at an extraordinary general meeting implementing the proposal to acquire all issued capital of Kralco Mineral Corporation Pty Ltd.
Mr Collin C. Brown chair of Industrials and Mining Ltd explains the Melbourne Stock Exchange suspension citing new regulations. He notes three other firms were suspended for similar reasons and says the exchange sought clarification of the companys future activities.
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