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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jan 09, 1973
Page
1
Gunmen killed and injured many as they held a 3 hour siege at the 17 story Howard Johnson Hotel. A sniper on the roof was killed or mortally wounded as police and a helicopter answered the attack. Supt Louis Sirgo was among officers killed.
Canberra South branch of the Australian Labor Party defeated a motion opposing poker machines in the ACT by 16 votes. Minister for the Capital Territory Mr Enderby supported allowing a referendum but opponents urged against forcing views on others. A Poker Machine Gambling Referendum Committee formed to push a ACT referendum with plans for a petition to Parliament.
In New Orleans and surrounding areas, ongoing coverage details a late breaking story with police involvement and regional updates. The report highlights a nine man incident investigation and continuing local responses.
A W A wins a large Army contract for Field Com portable range finding gear enabling range and bearing calculations in fractions of current manual time. The system will speed gun bearing for fire support and will be adaptable for Army testing and for current weapons.
Canberra South ALP discusses expulsion of Professor Arthur Burns who stood in the federal election as an Independent Labor candidate for the ACT Hills. Branch rules block action, and no statement will be issued yet. A further meeting is planned this month with an annual meeting next month.
Australia slumped to seven wickets down for 67 runs at stumps on day two of the third Test against Pakistan in Sydney. Pakistan bowlers Nawaz and Allam-... mesmerised the Australian batsmen as the home side faced a tough lead with a rest day looming and little hope of saving the match.
The Liberal Party urges Parliament to be summoned in Canberra amid tensions with the United States and US bombing actions. Leader Snedden demands the Senate meet to address deteriorating US relations, government accountability to militant unions, and foreign policy direction, with talks ongoing with Anthony and Gair.
The Country Party leader Anthony condemned the Liberal Party plan to appoint a full slate of spokesmen, arguing it risks a shambles without proper coordination with the Country Party. Snedden named 16 Liberal spokesmen covering environment to pensions and repatriation with McMahon staying silent on specific areas.
The Canberra Lions Club will present seven bicycles for a safety program at Deakin next to Fay Street at 2pm to equip the Traffic Demonstration Centre. Special road safety classes start today and run five sessions daily until January 27, with pupils aged seven to participate under police supervision and optional parent attendance. Each student receives a Coca Cola, safety badge, and bicycle sticker.
A senior military officer is being interviewed in London over allegations of supplying goods to the Australian Army in Vietnam. Inspector F. T. Davis and Sergeant B. E. Hull from the Commonwealth Police flew to London to begin inquiries with the officer. A second officer may be interviewed. the secretary of the company in Hong Kong was questioned last month. The probe follows information to Commissioner J. F. Davis about an officer acting as a company agent and possibly receiving money as expenses. The Army says it is cooperating and will press charges if offences are disclosed.
Private talks between US adviser Kissinger and North Vietnamese negotiator Le Duc Tho resumed in Gil Sur Yvette near Paris. Talks focused on reviving negotiation efforts after a Dec pause, with emphasis on a major push to repair ruptures and advance peace.
Police locate an elderly man about 70 who died in extreme heat in Millewa northwestern Victoria. The incident occurred near Aaaie 1 Erdeera as authorities seek to confirm circumstances and determine cause.
The ACT Health Minister Dr Eveingham stated a regional authority would replace the Canberra Hospital Board and ACT Health Services, ceasing their existence, with hospital services integrated into community medicine. The public sector at Canberra Hospital was seen as misaligned with Labor policy, and outpatient charge extensions under the benefit fund would be decided by the Department of Social Security. A decision on Canberra’s next medical school was expected soon.
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