15 Jan 1972
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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jan 15, 1972
Page
1
Four people were in satisfactory condition at Canberra Hospital after a head on collision on the Federal Highway near Gentpy up at DS Fi Queries. Police reported heavy rain and slick roads contributing to the crash as emergency crews tended the victims and cleared the scene.
A man identified as Gordon Henderson of Dennambu lia drowns while attempting to rescue his two children at Pambula beach. Police aid to the accident describe a difficult scene as bystanders pulled the children from the surf and tried to save the father.
Fragmentary report describes a drowning off Melbourne with a rescue failing. Witnesses told of onlookers and crowd excess near the shore as authorities work to recover the body of the man identified as Henderson. His wife Elizabeth was on the beach at the time.
A man was injured when unknown assailants attacked him on Me at night. Police are investigating the incident, seeking witnesses and surveillance footage to identify suspects and determine a motive. No arrests have been reported.
Danish King Frederik aged 72 remains in hospital after a heart attack and faces serious condition. Bulletin notes falling blood pressure as family members including Queen Ingrid and Princess Margrethe gather at Copenhagen Hospital. Royal entourage and Amalienborg palace stay nearby as the tense update is issued.
The Prime Minister McMahon announced in Canberra that the next Premiers Conference would be held on Monday February. Premiers have agreed to continue the conference the following day if needed. The gathering aims to address employment, schools, transport, and the economy amid rising unemployment. The February meeting follows a request from NSW Premier Askin to discuss the overseas economy’s impact.
A fragmentary Moscow report notes a Soviet official ordered to leave the country amid a dispute involving a delegation from a House of Natives Education body and a New York based contact. The incident centers on a request to depart from the Soviet Union and related diplomatic tensions.
In Sydney, AMA officials including Dr H. MacDonald will study the current stance of the national health scheme in NSW. A meeting with Health Minister Sir Kenneth Anderton and senior health officers discussed adherence to the common fee for surgery and home visits. The government plans further discussions with the AMA as NSW doctors may shift away from the common fee, risking broader impact on the scheme.
In Upper Mt Gravate suburb Brisbane Aman William Mohan, a retired council worker, appeared in court charged with obscene language after firing shots at electricity workers trying to install power lines on his property. Police intervened as Mohan shouted at them and at officers at Mt Bowen station later.
Air Marshal Sir Colin Hannah is announced as the next Governor of Queensland. The appointment follows Sir Alan Mansfield’s retirement and underscores a transition from the Australian Army to state leadership with a career spanning air service command and operational roles.
AAP reports a marble plaque in Barcelona commemorating Priday in an Olympic era chariot race. The note marks Barcelona as the second Old Roman city to host an Olympic centenary celebration with a pressed metal medal attached.
Sir Colin, long associated with Western Australia, is appointed Governor of Queensland. He and Lady Hannah recall three happy years in Queensland, highlighting his ties to the state and his prior Air Force service. The selection marks a notable shift from his prior roles and promises a focus on welfare and representation for Queensland.
A Canberra report highlights a notable uptick in youth offenses across the ACT with authorities citing social factors and rising arrests. Funds earmarked for hospital equipment include a $500,060 grant for Woden Hospital.
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