24 Jan 1972
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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jan 24, 1972
Page
1
ACT Advisory Councillor Ken Fry laments failure to restore a wide scar left on Elk Mountain after a PMG cable installation. The scar remains visible from the Eve Nine as it climbs the mountain, and has persisted for more than 12 months, raising concerns about landscape impact.
Environmental observers note soil erosion and scarred surfaces on Mount Ainslie and Black Mountain due to incomplete landscaping and ongoing development. They cite restoration efforts, warn of further PMG action, and lament loss of native flora amid roads and powerlines despite calls for conservation.
A 28 year old police constable was killed in a struggle with three youths at his home in Taren Point, Sydney. A sedan fleeing the scene crashed, three men fled and police searched the area while the constable was found dead. The death prompted a major investigation as officers questioned the suspects.
An unclear report references Queensland defeating South Australia with scattered phrases about players and events. The garbled text mentions names and possible matches, but many terms are jumbled, leaving the exact scores and context uncertain.
Police sources say 30 gold bars valued around three million pesos were found among rubble after a fire at Manila International Airport terminal killed seven and injured 28. Authorities moved the bars to official custody as investigators, led by President Marcos, probe arson. Officials expect the terminal to reopen soon as emergency crews continue assessments.
Hugh Adam Forster 16 of Tanari Place Aranda died in Cherra Hospital Saturday after accidentally falling at Sturt Island YMCA Camp. Police said he fell down a steep embankment while collecting driftwood with friends, breaking his leg in two places. A report was prepared for the Coroner.
A violent thunderstorm lashed the Gold Coast around 6.40 pm causing winds up to 70 knots, unroofed structures, uprooted trees and downed power lines. The gale lasted about 15 minutes and was described as one of the city’s fiercest in years, ripping roofs and causing widespread damage.
In Melbourne on a Sunday television program Minister for Labour Mr Lynch warned unemployment would rise above December’s 120,400 figure due to seasonal trends and only fall as industries resume production next month. He cited $17 million spent on rural relief creating 3,000 jobs and warned inflation tied to wages, urging price restraint without wage pegging.
Britain Ireland Norway and Denmark signed the EEC Accession treaty in Brussels as they edge toward January 1973 entry. Prime Minister Heath faces parliamentary hurdles while Ireland Denmark and Norway weigh ratification. A protester hurled ink at Heath during the ceremony.
Tokyo reports Soviet Foreign Minister Gromyko will press Japan tomorrow for the return of war lost territories still in Soviet hands. He arrived in Tokyo for talks with Foreign Minister Fukuda. Tokyo officials say the main issue is the return of the Kurile Islands seized at the end of World War II.
A Canberra specialist doubts a proposed communication plan, warning that human factors render the idea impractical. The Rhodesian riot suppression report notes 14 Africans killed and 56 wounded in clashes over Anglo Rhodesian timber tariffs, with related pages listed.
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