29 Dec 1972
Page 1
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 10 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Dec 29, 1972
Page
1
A garbled clipping references officials and reforms, mentioning Vice Minister Joe Labone and Mr Crimerom alongside discussions of governance reforms benefiting all. It notes Ireland and Whitlam era covenants, plus scattered sports and shipping items, with page indicators and price notes.
Former Canadian Prime Minister Lester Pearson, Nobel Peace Prize laureate, died at home in Onawa after a long battle with cancer at age 75. Pearson, Liberal leader for a decade, resigned in 1968 after years in office and later worked on memoirs and lecturing at Carleton University.
Saigon reports renewed Allied air attacks on Hanoi and targets across North Vietnam including field yards and power stations. Officials say multiple B 52 bombers were downed and authorities claim extensive damage in the latest nocturnal operations. Estimates claim thousands of tons of ordnance and millions of tons of supplies disrupted. The situation follows December clashes and peaking intensity as Congress readiness unfolds.
The Seamen's Union of Australia announces a nationwide blockade against all American shipping in response to renewed US bombing of North Vietnam. Federal secretary B V Elliot says Australian seamen and maritime workers are incensed, with tug services withdrawn in some ports and facilities denied for US ships. Other waterfront unions may join. Elliot plans to inform President Nixon. Political figures in Melbourne condemn the bombing as monstrous, while government ministers express strong anti war sentiments amid New Year rallies.
Phnom Penh officials said Cambodia will ask Australia for defense equipment on credit after Canberra abandoned a military aid program. Minister Keam Reth announced intent to continue direct military assistance, including aircraft and helicopters, under credit terms. An official source cited plans to halt training Cambodian troops in Australia and end aid to South Vietnam.
A mixed race group of 18 South African and Rhodesian girls and women was refused permission to stay in Australia. Secretary Miss Janie of the Australian Girls' Brigade said the group was held at Sydney airport and placed on a night flight to Auckland to attend an International Girls' Brigade conference. The Italian immigration stance was described as strict. Three of the six Rhodesians would travel to a British base, the others to South Africa, under an exchange program noted by Rhodesian and South African groups. The decision to cancel the essay was administrative. Continued.
Prime Minister Whitlam announced in Canberra that the government has lifted the travel ban on Attra Tian travelers to North Vietnam. The policy, once tied to Aust Wallen passports since 1965, is removed. Russian journalists may now travel from Hanoi. The move signals a shift away from wartime restrictions.
Deputy Prime Minister Barnard announced plans to reduce the Australian Army to about 31 900 after National Service ends. The shift aims to preserve nine battalions with a leaner force, while a full 1970s to 1975 defense program shapes the Army’s future size and capabilities.
In Australia at St Vincents Hospital Sydney doctors used the first successful heart-lung machine procedure of its kind, keeping the patient alive for 9.4 hours. Miss Faye Rindmeish, 26, Auburn, Western Sydney, survived after pneumonia and appendicitis led to acute respiratory failure. The procedure marks her as the fifth global survivor with this treatment, following earlier reports in San Francisco.
Sydney Thursday reports written submissions are invited for a public inquiry into the environmental impact of the proposed $200 million natural gas pipeline from Moomba in South Australia to Sydney. NSW Minister Beale said today submissions should be made before January 22.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.