20 Jan 1972
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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jan 20, 1972
Page
1
Readable lines show bids and prices at yesterday's lease auction with many bids failing or withdrawn. Reserve prices shaped outcomes, while a subset of high priced lots reached near reserve, suggesting future dips or rebounds depending on competition.
San Diego reports confirm U S Navy conducted tests on porpoises for military use. A new experimental unit trained mammals to locate and remove sunken objects as part of surveillance and detection efforts. The program aimed to compare with Soviet systems and explored undersea animal capabilities.
Deputy Treasury secretary J H Garrett leads an Australian mission to Tokyo to study raising a yen loan. He plans to discuss negotiations with finance authorities and assess feasibility of a fund in Tokyo. The report notes uncertainty and mentions a formal request by Australia and the extended briefing on currency costs.
Salisbury reports a British commission in Rhodesia urgently asked the Salisbury government to explain detentions of former Prime Minister Garfield Todd and his daughter Judith. The Pearce Commission considers Black and White views on settlement terms as authorities detain the Todds under internal peace and security laws.
World XI batted first and were all out for a modest total as Graeme Pollock scored 73 to anchor the innings. Southern NSW reached 147 for the loss of several wickets to secure a draw, with Mark Clees top scoring on 46 before a run out ended his innings. World XI batters failed to push beyond the best stand, leading to a stalemate in yesterday’s game.
Report from Adelaide notes nightly gang raids on opal mines near Coober Pedy. Police suspect 9 community members colluding with raiders. One man recently paid 400 from a mine theft. investigations link to broader mining crime and organized band activity in the town.
Veteran journalist Seymour Hersh charges a second massacre of at least 100 Vietnamese civilians occurred the same morning as My Lai. He alleges Army cover up by Lieutenant Calley and Charlie Company, citing sources and Pentagon release gaps. The piece notes Peers Commission findings and limited prosecutions, with Calley the sole convicted officer.
Sydney health officials believe a local malaria case is linked to nearby homes. Doctors will test residents next week to map infection sources and trace transmission chains.
Sydney telephony and postal workers confront PMG over pay and working conditions as APWU and PMG representatives clash. The unions seek higher allowances and threaten arbitration while job actions loom. The Postmaster General pledges formal talks as a settlement path remains unclear.
The article outlines Germaine Greer presenting her arguments on women’s position and influence. It notes references to economic and political matters, including direct action discussions and a conference. Irregular text mentions finances and lotteries with scattered page references.
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