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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Feb 07, 1972
Page
9
The 1972 Young Liberals national convention starts on the Gold Coast with a motion to abolish national service. The proposal opens the business paper and will be debated amid criticism of federal and state government policy on immigration aged care taxation overseas investment the environment and education.
A theft on the Watson Newsagency footpath saw newspapers valued around 40 dollars stolen, most later found along Westa Staten Road. Two men, Colin Monk and Nicholas John Oheefe, died when a light aircraft crashed near Goul burn while ferrying a demonstration flight to Canberra for the RAAF. Melbourne report notes the opposition leader Holding plans a Murray River houseboat tour. The Gunnamatta Beach whale tragedy ends with burial of the last of 36 washed ashore.
Sydney reports North Shore Gas Co plans to convert about 60 service vans, half the fleet, to gas fuel next month. The fuel costs 2c per gallon and is non-polluting. In Alice Springs a tourist hotel motel becomes a child health unit under a Federal program to fight malnutrition among Aboriginal children in central Australia.
Ballet director Sir Robert Helpmann arrived in Sydney from London to begin work on the ballet Cinderella for the Australian Ballets 10th anniversary season, kicking off March 17. The Dairy Industry Authority deputy chairman Reg Warne warned an investigation into the pricing could raise milk costs, prompted by producers and processors seeking increases since September. Community Indoor Recreation Complex Development Committee members will view the film Leisure Centres in Europe at the National Library tomorrow night.
An Asian tourism operator submitted a plan to Queensland's Labour and Tourism Minister for a $10 million resort in Brisbane. The document outlines development near Central Queens and signals potential jobs. The proposal, amid discussions on wage increases and costs, notes planned employment and sector impacts.
Canberra landlords are charging large premiums to renew or transfer leases, said ACT MP Kep Enderby. He urged the Interior Minister to reapply Section 36 of the Landlord and Tenant Ordinance to business premises, arguing such premiums act as a private tax on small traders and push up living costs. He noted short-term leases enable frequent levies and warned of monopolisation and lack of redress for tenants.
A Rivett mother reported her local children's playground is so overgrown that kids play in the street or a nearby underpass. She cited a Canberra Times piece about Weston finding the interior department mowing a block for unofficial play space. A black snake was seen in the weeds and parents say no action has been taken.
National Civic Council president B A Santamaria urged on View program that if neither General Motors Holden nor the federal government could revive motor vehicle demand then state governments should absorb the unemployed from the industry by placing them in essential work. He cited over 400000 people in Sydney and Melbourne living in unsewered areas and argued sewerage projects were more essential than more cars on the roads.
A 40 page colour magazine on Australia’s historic buildings is bundled free with The National Times this week. The National Times is on sale now and promotes the magazine as a must read for heritage topics.
Victoria faces further power restrictions as the State Electricity Commission dispute enters day six. Latrobe Valley workers cut Hazelwood output from 480 to 1000 megawatts. SEC chair Robert White warned of higher breakdown risk as restrictions intensify. Melbourne operates at 14 percent, thousands to be stood down, trains and trams halved tomorrow. Trades Hall disputes committee and the Arbitration Commission Full Bench will meet to review actions.
Sydney Sunday news reports Federal Opposition Leader Gough Whitlam accusing government Budget policy of blighting thousands as he returns from a seven week tour. He predicts 50 000 more jobs lost and calls for tax cuts and higher social spending to revive confidence and reduce unemployment. the Democratic Labor Party seeks a mini Budget to boost spending.
Statistics from the Department of Interior show 98 incidents at Hindmarsh Drive and Jerrabomberra Avenue in the four years to 1971 with 27 injuries and one death. Two deaths had already occurred this year. Vehicle events rose to 37 in 1971 and 23 of 26 estimated causes were due to failure to observe or yield signs.
A NSW weekend toll rises with seven road deaths including Harold Roger Paddington 19 from Goondiwindi killed when his utility hit a semi trailer near Moree. Other victims: Fileen Stephens 31 of Gateshead West, Duke Anderson 45 of Taree, Stephen White 17 of Jerrabong, a Mosman woman near Glen Innes, Edward Dunford 4 near Forbes, Christopher Ellis 18 of Emmaville. Police report two more divers ejected in crashes. The year’s toll to 41.
A capsized 8ft fishing boat in Port Phillip Bay near Campbells Cove led to the drowning of Belinda Scalise, 3, from Sunshine. A 22-year-old man, John Constantine, also from Sunshine, remains missing with police hoping to locate him. Mrs Guiseppine Decalla, 51, was rescued after a long struggle while Mir Dimitrios Maragos, 28, from Richmond, drowned when swept from rocks. A separate incident reports Lillian Sheriff, 40, drowning in a Belgrave South home pool. her clothing was recovered.
The Minister for Social Services Mr Wentworth announced an immediate rise in aid to organisations providing accommodation for single elderly persons. The Commonwealth subsidy cap for single accommodation rises from 4800 to 5200 dollars, and with the organisation's new contribution, subsidised accommodation could reach 7800 dollars per single person.
Officials discuss Australia offering 16 old Sabre jets to Indonesia and the upgrade costs, border boundary items, and the possible joint expert group. Preparations include talks on Papua New Guinea border traffic and the proposed Indonesian consulate in Perth.
An ACA test questioned the reliability of an approval label as a manufacturers association pressed for uniform standards. Professor Stout warned of child health risks from current toys, noting Britain's 1964 safety legislation and Australian import taxation as factors. concerns about nonflammable materials and enforcement were raised amid calls for stricter safety controls.
Senator Gair praises President Suharto and Indonesia’s security role in Southeast Asia. He warns about PKI’s 1965 attempt and credits Suharto’s leadership for thwarting communism. He calls for release of journalist Hassim Rachmann. Melbourne meeting request by Victorian International group to meet the President.
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