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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jan 20, 1973
Page
1
Australian officials briefed Prime Minister Whitlam on a potential new embassy in Hanoi as Canberra weighs restoring formal representation. The plan, aligning with North Vietnam relations, faces timing questions and domestic scrutiny while the government considers a rapid move.
Reports from Southernay indicate heavy battles across four fronts as negotiations for a ceasefire loom. President Nixon consulted top advisers in Washington while Cambodian clashes near Phnom Penh tested regional efforts, with officials signaling fragile progress and stalled terms.
Retail price levels edged higher in Canberra Sydney Melbourne Adelaide and other capitals with a 1.2 percent December quarter increase. The 12 months to December 1971 continued to trend lower than earlier peaks, reflecting easing inflation though overall price growth remained evident across sectors including housing and clothing. The Commonwealth Bureau of Statistics noted the rise was the largest since December 1971, with Canberra recording the strongest quarterly advance among capitals.
About 200 Sydney petrol stations may run dry today as tanker drivers strike. Canberra reports no immediate alarm, though NSW drivers plan to resume talks after 1 am Monday. ACT branches urge controlled deliveries while a broader transport strike continues.
Supplies dwindle as 260 Sydney area petrol stations face shortages with strike action by oil tanker drivers. Union officials warn the shortage may worsen beyond Monday while industry spokesmen urge public to avoid panic buying. Airlines anticipate disruption if tanker deliveries slow, with broader calls for a 38 hour week and wage review under federal awards.
Canberra drivers and most fuel tanker crews in the ACT, members of the ACT branch of the Transport Workers Union, were not expected to join a broader strike. A union meeting instructed ACT drivers to target service stations with petrol, while NSW tanker crews were not to cross into the ACT. The plan aimed to limit petrol supply, with possible further action depending on Public Service Board decisions.
A major blaze near Melbourne in the Dandenongs near Lysterfield has firefighting crews on scene. Authorities report several fires in the area and warned of extreme fire danger with a hot, windy day ahead. No homes are destroyed yet but several structures are at risk as fire bans extend to a second day.
James lashes out in a dramatic ABC AM program interview about alleged attempts to extract money from the Australian public. He criticizes diplomats and Whitlam, defends his finances, and denounces criticism as a misuse of taxpayers’ funds.
Juan Corona found guilty of murdering 25 itinerant workers in California. Trial details outline the killings and the court ruling. The report notes ongoing reactions and implications for labor and public safety. The piece references the wider Watergate era context and public concern over crime and corruption.
Real estate ad copy lists multiple homes with repayments from $34 weekly and prices ranging from $20,900 to $89,000. Descriptions mention panoramas of Belconnen Valleys and Lake Gamutinders, modern kitchens, carports, bedrooms, and handyman services. Includes several brand names and local amenities in a dense, OCR-heavy listing.
A fragmented entry lists the Federal Capital Press of Australia Limited at Pir Street Fyshwick ACT and John Fairfax & Sons Limited with references to publishing activities and category notes.
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