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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jan 02, 1973
Page
1
A fire destroyed the Wreckers' plant and surrounding premises. Eyewitnesses reported seeing flames spread from the site to nearby structures as investigators searched for the cause. One man claimed to hear an explosion during the blaze and described firemen battling the flames through the night.
Goulburn police have charged a year old woman with murder after the death of Meg Jean Abbeys, 48, of Kinghome Street, Goulburn, at about hour on Saturday.
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Conflicting reports describe intense combat in the southern Philippines as government forces man a counteroffensive against Moro insurgents. Officials say the army retook a hill after a five week battle while insurgents suffer heavy casualties. dozens of soldiers have died and many detainees reassessed in the unrest.
Government sources describe a planned mid year command post style exercise in Southeast Asia linked to Asia Treaty Organisation neutrality aims. The exercise, seen as signaling possible end to earlier SEATO commitments, faces ongoing debate within the Labor government over duration and troop involvement.
The article notes Mr Dexter likely to be named Secretary of the new Department of Aboriginal Affairs this week. It highlights past opposition, his Office and the Aboriginal Affairs Council, and Dr H J Coombs as chairman. It mentions Bryant’s stance and Dexter's background as a diplomat and clergy son educated at Geelong Grammar.
US widens halt to bomb raids as ceasefires run to dusk and air operations in the southern delta area of North Vietnam may continue until tomorrow. President Thieu plans two diplomatic emissaries to Paris and Washington to press for Saigon’s aims, while North Vietnamese troop withdrawals and a demilitarized zone deal loom as talks in Paris near a decisive round.
A Canberra Weather Bureau spokesman said today would be largely sunny with a maximum around 28 degrees on Canberra and the South Coast. Dry conditions persist with a possible shower tonight. Yesterday the Canberra high was 34.6 degrees, and the South Coast reached 26.1 degrees.
Nairobi report cites Post newspaper alleging that former Chief Justice Mr Justice Beredicto Kiwanuka was seized from Kampala High Court, driven to a road between Kampala and Entebbe, tied to a vehicle, and burned by Simba battalion personnel during President Amin era.
Britain Ireland and Denmark joined the European Economic Community and notified acceptance of 40 decisions to the Council of Ministers. Canberra reported record water use with 1,655.4 million gallons in January and daily averages around 43.4 million gallons, prompting concerns about potential next summer shortages and the status of the Cotter and Bendora Corin dam systems.
Aman was found unconscious in a car on Sutton Road in the ACT after a head injury. Police report the incident occurred the day after the person was found and treated at a medical facility.
An elderly Auckland resident Granny Net celebrates her 123rd birthday with a snake and a tot of whisky, claiming New Year’s Day has long been her birthday. Interviewer notes her age and vitality while recalling legends of events in 1864 and her long family history.
The ACT branch president of the Australian Medical Association Dr Green criticises the governments plan to establish two community health centres in Canberra within six months saying the move was made without adequate study. Reports from other pages note New Year explosions in Northern Ireland and New South Wales incidents including arrests after revelers attacked police.
Australia will be without opening batsman Paul Sheahan and off spin bowler Ashley Mallett for the upcoming West Indies tour as both players announced they would not be available for the venture.
A chaotic summary of a Melbourne cricket match featuring Margaret Court and New Zealand rivalries. Pakistan’s captain Aly Whiwed leads a key session, with Australia at 47 for 1 in the final moments of the day as play appears destined to draw.
A compact tourin guide item lists travel notes and world news briefs from the 18 16 section. It highlights places and events with brief observations suitable for a daily reader.
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