Try 7 days of FREE access to billions of articles

Start Free Trial

Canberra Times in Canberra, Australian Capital Territory

Page 1

We have pages in Australian Capital Territory

View this page and access billions of articles with a 7-day free trial.

Start Free Trial

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!

Start Free Trial

Cancel anytime, risk free

Not what you were looking for? Search our billions of articles

Advanced Search

Articles on This Page

This newspaper page contains 14 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.

Newspaper

Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Jan 10, 1973

Page

1

Growth ceiling set for 1972 73 Commonwealth Public Service

Government agrees to a 3 percent growth ceiling on the Commonwealth Public Service for 1972-73 with total staff projected at 244,089 by Public Service Board chairman Alan Cooley. Treasury expects running costs to reach about 70.98 million in 1972-73, while new departments will mostly reuse existing units and initial salaries rise modestly.

Commonwealth Public Service Public Service Bours Alan Cooley Fiime Whitham Brockers Commonwealth Service

Late News Summary From Fragmented OCR

Fragmentary OCR text shows unclear late news snippet with garbled phrases and stray characters. no coherent events, names, dates, or places are readable to identify a specific article or outcome.

Chinese seek residence for ambassador to Australia

The Chinese Government aims to establish a diplomatic mission in Canberra and seeks a residence for an unnamed ambassador. A Canberra Times ad offers up to 20 000 pounds yearly rent for a suitable large home in Forrest Deakin or Red Hill areas with multiple living spaces and servant quarters.

Diplomatc Canberra Peking China Australia Canberra Times Department of Foreign Affairs Forrest Deakin Red Hill

Whitlam denounces resumed bombing of North Vietnam

Prime Minister Whitlam condemned the restart of bombing in North Vietnam calling it the sole blot on Australian US relations. He warned against private comments and said relations had improved since talks and bombing ceased, while acknowledging some ministers’ statements. The press conference followed a two day Cabinet meeting in Canberra.

Whitlam United States North Vietnam Theombing Himeself Rvhitlam Canberra Vietnam France

Whitlam outlines plans after Australian election

The article reports Prime Minister Whitlam announcing cabinet sessions to prepare legislation on welfare, sovereignty over territories, and appointing nine permanent heads. It notes proposed wage increases, extended maternity leave, and 18 year olds gaining vote and candidacy rights, alongside Australia’s stance on Vietnam and nuclear tests, and a New Zealand visit aligned with the Canberra pact.

Mirwoitteny Commonwealth Lidia New Zealand Canberra Aunitalia

Nine Secretaries Named as Outsiders Appointed

The Federal Executive Council appointed outsiders to two First Division posts after nine secretaries were named, leaving Education and Property and Services as the only departments without permanent heads. Dr Donald McMichael, 40, director of the NSW Government’s National Parks and Wildlife Service, was named to one post.

The Commonwealth Service Education and Property and Services Yestere Day Counci Cahibel Donald McMichael Nsw National Parks and Wildlife Service Department

Environment and Conservation and Mr Kim Onwin Head New Department

Environment and Conservation names Mr Kim Onwin aged 49 from Sydney as a key head of the new department. The announcement lists seven other permanent heads appointed to lead various divisions within the new Media Department amid a reshuffle.

Environment and Conservation Kim Onwin Sydney Peputition Trav

Not enough readable content for a valid headline

Fragmentary OCR text mentions a person named Bartle TMeler and an Office of Aborigininl 41 fairs but the context is unclear and missing key details to form a factual summary with reliable entities.

Commonwealth Service Bartle Tmeler Office of

Canberra official reshuffle stirs public service row

The article details a contentious appointment within the Northern Territory administration, highlighting the appointment of a senior officer despite opposition from Public Service and friction over the Deputy Secretary role. It notes prior positions in federal departments and a set of reshuffles affecting key public service leaders.

Lou Fingeldiow Vanberra Mani Department of the Interna Department of Theral Affaire Erritonss Dennis Lush Les Terry Canberra Department of the Northern Territory Pryor The Treasuryy Mtr John Stone Prt Mushy High

Second Round of Talks in Paris on Vietnam Peace Efforts

The second round of talks resumes in Paris as U S Secretary of State Kissinger and North Vietnamese envoy Le Due Tho join Vietnamese and allied negotiators. The meeting follows recent air raids on Hanoi and Haiphong that observers link to current tensions.

Ars Emmy Keun Press Norton Nation Security Dr Kissinger Manor le Due Tho

140 Attend First Safety Classes at Deakin Centre

How children aged seven to fourteen attended the opening safety session at the Children's Traffic Demonstration Centre in Deakin. The Canberra Times and ACT Police organized five daily classes, addressing fit of bicycles, right and left turns, and road use on the miniature system.

Deakin Canberra Times ACT Police Ately

Payroll theft mystery in Canberra store disappearance

A security officer at the David Jones Canberra store vanished after collecting a 519,000 payroll from a bank. Police describe a man aged about 31 with short brown hair and a brown beard, wearing a cream shirt and carrying a briefcase. Investigators urge anyone who saw the suspect near Alinga Street in the morning to contact Canberra Detective-Inspector Kennedy.

Canberra David Jones Ltd Loyd ANE Align Withs ACT Newent Ireasian Alinga Steet Kennedy

Two ACT women attacked in street report

Two ACT women were assaulted on a city street as police and authorities respond to the incident. The report notes regional security concerns and ongoing investigations, with background on related events in the area. It references New Orleans police, joint action calls, tyre standards, and Canberra college exam results as surrounding items in the edition.

Australia Canberra

Portrait of Don Bradman Painted by Australian Artist

A South Australian artist Robert Hasmlrd has painted a live portrait of Donald Bradman for the Pavylina at Lords. Bradman, captain of Australia’s team, is cited with connections to the 1985 1988 era and prominent cricket leadership.

Adelaide Australia Donald Bradman Robert Hasmlrd Lords Donald

Also Mentioned on This Page

Nani Care Judy Morris Macquarie Panda Service Ara North Im Territory By Michael Jacobs United Text Wandaide Christman Ry Bruce Judderyee Mi Radeon Wlanboly Cienera of Health Sime Iy Commonwealth — Service Ainge R. F. Littley ACE Police Jamas John Vivian Carta Oberg Goulburn Armeting Af New Orleans Middle East Lycia World News Don Ansett Airlines Gazebo Kings Cross Melbourne Brisbane Rowanon Exia Airunes OF Northbourne Ave Auatrail Pirie Strat Fyanwick
Search Courier

Search the Canberra Times Today with a Free Trial

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.

Not Finding What You Were Looking for on This Page of The Canberra Times?

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!

Looking Courier

Browse Newspapers

You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!

By Location

By Location

Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.

Browse by Location
By Date

By Date

Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.

Browse by Date
By Publication

By Publication

Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.

Browse by Publication