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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jan 15, 1973
Page
12
The Commonwealth Bureau of Agricultural Economics predicts a sharp drop in coarse grain output for 1972 73 in Australia due to poor seasonal conditions across states. Barley and oats plantings and yields fall, exports decline, while oilseed production is expected to rise further.
Australian Labor MP for Eden-Monaro Mr Whan criticizes the Australian Wool Corporation’s leadership and policies. He argues traditionalists block progress in wool marketing reform and questions price averaging and proposed building plans. He urges using full powers to boost processed wool sales and profits for the industry.
A 13 year old driver charged with indecent assault will appear in Canberra Petty Sessions today. The charge stems from an incident on January 8. The youth appeared in Section Court on Saturday as extradition was applied for by Sergeant Harley of the ACT Police. The offender was brought to Canberra for the hearing.
Mir Frank Craft, 67, of Lubella Street, OC cnrner, was struck at the Barry Drive and Aelcowmen Way intersection on November 18. He died last night at Canberra Hospital from injuries sustained in the accident.
Melbourne reports conservation groups push for a Federal State inquiry into Lake Pedder Tasmania after Tasmanian Premier Reece announced a federal inquiry would be held. The Lake Pedder Action Committee and Australian Conservation Foundation call for Resignation of Mr Reece, urging a national review before flooding proceeds between May and June to avoid irreversible damage. The groups argue a national assessment would reveal engine and financial costs of alternatives to the Aldridge project and safeguard Australia’s national parks.
Pensioners in New South Wales are told that a housing project called The Miner for Housing could gain approval. The plan, announced at Canserra, would fund construction with Commonwealth grants exceeding 260,000 dollars. It would add units to the LIRR housing stock in the state.
Warders at seven New South Wales jails resumed duties ten days after a two day strike that left prisoners locked in cells. The NSW Public Service Association informed the return followed discussions with officials and a decision to bring in more staff earlier in the week.
A Canberra area study by Forestry and Timber Bureau officers informs about public misconceptions in bushfires. The guide explains that heat stroke, not burns or fuel explosions, is the primary death risk from radiant heat, which lasts briefly. It notes many city residents live near bushland and may face high intensity fires.
Instructions test car as shield against radiant heat in grass and forest fires. Experiments place vehicles between windrows of burning timber to measure outside heat, inside air, and bodywork temps. Findings show windows cut radiation, dashboards heat, and survival chances improve in cars during 30s to 4 minutes of flame.
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