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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Feb 01, 1972
Page
1
A pub eviction sparked a clash over a dress code as a 1-year-old trainee and others contested management claims. The incident began Friday when patrons argued after a bailiff entered the dining hall, prompting revelations of prior evictions and youth participation, with discussion of crowd behavior and security.
Canberra logged the coolest January day in 24 years with Alan Daw, director of the Bureau of Meteorology, stating the average January 1972 temperature was 75.2 degrees, 66 degrees below the long term average and second lowest on record. The year’s daily maximum reached just 3 degrees above.
Australia recognises the People's Republic of Bangla Desh in a Western-backed accord with New Zealand and others. Prime Minister McMahon and officials frames the move as a step toward broader international recognition. The Bangla Desh mission will open in Canberra, with Allen in Dacca named Head of Mission pending Commonwealth status.
An extensive crowd of more than 30,000 people witnessed a standout performance at Moonee Valley Racecourse. The event featured a record-breaking effort by Victorian competitors, with notable acclaim for Rafferty who received a rousing reception after the race. The day delivered a historic pace and strong showings across the program.
The Australia Day weekend saw multiple drownings across states. NSW reported several deaths including twins aged 22 months near Pennant Hills, and two divers from Marks Point. Other incidents occurred in South Australia Victoria Queensland Western Australia and at Shellharbour Wollongong Caloundra and near Caloundra unpatrolled beach. A 17 year old youth is missing after swept from a rough beach north of Caloundra. Lifesavers and authorities continue searches and recoveries.
IRA orders reprisals follow a mass shooting in Londonderry as 13 civilians were hit and 9 soldiers wounded amid clashes. Police said the attack came during a day of unrest linked to a protest, with authorities noting prior violence and a priest reporting no visible bloodshed at the scene.
Fragmented text describes threats to New York firms, police actions, and gun violence near Rowville and Glens Fishin Plat. Mentions soldiers dispersing crowds, alleged gunmen, and officials citing danger from weapons. Names like Marion, London, and Revlen appear in garbled form amid chaotic reporting.
Brisbane researchers reported no link between influenza and birth deformities. They found no evidence that influenza during pregnancy causes major or minor congenital issues. The study notes that deformities were not tied to flu exposure and emphasizes broader factors.
A fragmentary report notes ACT shop workers in a union dispute with Amistante and references tensions over pay and conditions. The article also mentions post service disruptions and a forecast of further interruptions affecting mail delivery. The Federal seat and Postmaster-General are cited in the context of possible interventions.
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