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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jan 13, 1973
Page
1
A weather bureau forecast predicts a cool change sweeping Canberra with a drop in temperatures and westerly winds. No significant rain expected though yesterday some rain fell in nearby areas. High winds created dust and reduced visibility from 19 to four nautical miles by evening.
The pool of government rental houses increased 31m to 8.428 billion? wait list 7.366. Mortgages on government owned homes stood at 9,409 as of December 31. Increases suggest possible resumption of selling government houses halted July 7 last year. Enderby to discuss with Uren to boost built stock. a policy statement on housing planned end of month. Budget shows four bedroom houses at 28 months, three bedrooms 36 months, two bedrooms 24 months. During quarter 114 houses and family flats allocated to defence personnel, plus 28 for teachers and firemen. total allocations 326.
Australia’s 250000 Commonwealth public servants receive an additional week of annual leave. The move follows a decision by federal cabinets and arbitration rulings, with pay maintained during the leave and potential back payments for prior periods. Officials expect the policy to extend to other workers and include shift and penalty rate adjustments.
McN Steen, secretary of the Federal Council of Retail Tobacco Traders, announced a planned price increase for cigarettes across Australia starting Monday. No rise is expected for tobacco, cigars, or imported cigars.
The Capital Territory minister indicated September elections may be postponed six to twelve months to avoid double campaigns as a plan for self-government is developed. The Advisory Council’s life may be extended to six to twelve months and the council’s transition to a legislative body discussed with Mr Pead.
One person died and five injured when a car heading north on the Princes Highway collided with an approaching vehicle about 12 miles north of Moruya. The Canberra couple, Funa Nazhih My Cain and Nurshid Dustur of ANU, were among the injured. two were seriously hurt.
The Prime Minister announced details of the inquiry into proposed price increases by Broken Hill Proprietary Co and Australian Iron and Steel. Justice Moore will report as soon as feasible, with interim inquiry to examine steel price rises pending a permanent mechanism.
A parliamentary storm surrounds the steel monopoly after it halted unilateral price increases. The government’s mandate to scrutinize basic commodity prices is cited as controversy grows. The inquiry timeline references last May and February figures, with profit concerns and calls for policy reform shaping the debate.
Kosciusko National Park rangers handed over about 1 000 head of cattle to their owners yesterday after a S10 a head deterrent fee was paid. The fee was imposed because the cattle allegedly grazed illegally in the park.
Fragmentary OCR notes show a basketball score line 108 98 with unclear team names and player references. The readable bits suggest a female players event, but essential details such as teams, date, or venue remain unreadable.
Captain Michael Heck, a highly decorated B52 commander, resigns amid refusal to fly further combat missions. He cites destruction and killing as unjustifiable and seeks non-combat status or conscientious objector path. He appeared for a possible court martial after declining flights. details of the case and potential penalties remain undecided.
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