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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Jan 24, 1972

Page

9

Cambodian Contingent Arrives at Richmond for Australian Training

Seventy Cambodian soldiers and airmen arrived at Richmond RAAF base northwest of Sydney for training at Australian service schools under the current program. The group includes students to study jungle warfare, with courses at Canberra Technical College and safety measures noted as part of the security plan.

Sydmny. Lund Richmond Raaf Base Sydney Australan

Perth housing costs and wheat shipment delays captured

Police search yields no results as inland reports of infant safety concerns surface. South Korea weighs importing around 10 000 tons of Australian wheat over US supplies due to US West Coast dock strikes delaying shipments. Royal Agricultural Society of NSW acknowledges receipt of Santa Gertnidis sailings and NSW government plans delivery of West Bed wing aircraft for aerial photography.

Seoul Aapreuter South Korea Australia United States

House Sale Sparks Bid At Auction In NSW Crescent Barton

A one bedroom fully equipped home in Crescent Barton, NSW, sold at auction for a strong bid of about 3 000 pounds. The sale drew a crowd of around 50 people. The bid came amid lively competition as bidders sought the property in a rising market.

Nsw Crescent Barton Siene

Milk loading shift sought by ACT dairy co op

The ACT Milk Distributors Co operative asks 10 bulk suppliers in Canberra and nearby to move loading to 1 pm from the usual 4:45 pm and to limit pre dawn sales. Spokespersons cite health compliance and delays for drivers, while some vendors reportedly ignore ACT rules. The co operative plans to approach the Health Department and police to regulate the loading times.

ACT Milk Distributors Co-operative Canberra Bega Hewia Mk Heim Sor Saul Co-operative Department of Health Police

Call for Child Care Reforms in Melbourne

Melbourne clergy urged reforms in child care including home help services and community treatment programs as institutional centres struggle with rising numbers. The Reverend Dennis galley noted 320 children awaiting care next term, calling for diverse options beyond dormitory placements to assist deprived children.

Dennis Galley Dreir Melbourne Oakley Melbourne Air Church Iren Allam

Australia Party could win ACT seat in federal vote

Political analyst Malcolm Mackerras said the Australia Party could gain a seat in the ACT at the federal elections. He noted general discontent with major parties and potential crossbench support. The party planned seats in NSW Tasmania Queensland Western Australia and likely more as campaigns run nationwide.

Sydney Australia Act Malcolm — Mackerras Sal Austra Party Ahd House of Representatives Mackerras Gauks Liberal Party Kea Etuerty Avril Paris Mir Fergus Paris Mittagong Nsw Tasmania Queenslan Australand Ms Express Siner Australa Atu Maui

Five road deaths in NSW toll climbs this year

NSW authorities report five road deaths this week with one pedestrian among the victims. Phillip George Thompson, 41, of Victor, dies in Wagen hospital at 11 15 am. Stanley Bissett, 51, of Cessnock, dies when his car leaves the road and hits a pole. Rodney James Ke, 42, of Maifield, dies when his car leaves the road and crashes into a tree on the Pacts Highway. Sonia McDonald, 18, of Blacktown, killed outside her home by a passing car. The year’s toll reaches 36, with figures showing a drop from the previous year.

Phillip George Thompson Victor Wagen Hospital Stanley Bissett Cessnock Rodney James Ke Maifield Pacts Raimond Terence Sonia McDonald Blacktown

Copter crash inquiry and bomb blast report

A Brisbane Sunday report describes an inquiry into a copter crash and a bomb blast near Auckland. Officials say the blast damaged a building and front doors, with police investigations continuing as court action and safety reviews are pursued.

Brisbane Don McAny Dayal Pondrel

Parents plan protest over Tharwa Primary transport cut

Parents of 10 Tharwa Primary School pupils will protest tomorrow afternoon against the Department of Education and Science decision to remove a conveyance allowance. They demand arrangements for transport to the nearest school as no bus service exists to Tharwa. A spokesman said ministers are considering the matter as Canberra officials travel for a cabinet meeting.

Tharwa Department of Education and Science Tharwa Primary Schoo Valimia Hinev Revalian Medical MteBride Ator- Sosing MeHrde Ewald ANU Mather

Young girl petitions for local playground in Weston

Amanda Bromfield a 12 year old girl on Ironside Street Weston circulated a petition urging the block opposite her home be mown and turned into a safe play area. She gathered 83 signatures showing concern over weeds and lack of nearby parks for the suburb’s many children.

Amanda Bromfield Ironside Street Weston Siiery Wat Weston Primary Felde Ironside Buvelot Melanes Ince National Capital Development Commission Amanda A. Bromfield

Controversy Over Foetus Drug Testing Raises Ethics

Canberra experts discuss a controversial Australian Journal of Forensic Sciences article proposing testing drugs on unborn fetuses. Doctors warn practical and ethical barriers, noting abortion, consent, and maternal risk, while proponents argue possible future medical insights.

Lyne Benaccologst de Willan Atdride Australian Journal of Forensic Sciences

Warder strike threat looms at Pentridge Jail

Melbourne Sunday report says the Minister for Social Welfare Mr Smith will meet a deputation of Pentridge Jail warders tomorrow morning to avert a threatened strike by the staff. The deputation, likely led by the Section secretary Mr McN Banner, comes as warders accuse the administration of file retention and note hardened criminals increasingly work on the jail farm amid alleged alcohol issues.

Melbourne Hospital Employees’ Federation Ess No 1 The HEF Keith Mitchell S00 Sandown Satiray Mr Smith Pentridge Smith Mir EV. Shade Senith A Peneridge Victorian Public Servce Association Men Banner

Nabalco seeks area of Gove for woodchip project

Sydney reports Nabalco Pty Ltd requests federal assurances that land ownership will not block a woodchip industry plan for Arnhem Land. The probe aims to study a 890,000 square mile proposal on the Gove Peninsula with potential Aboriginal employment, equity offers, and a further feasibility study, amid tensions over land rights and exploitation.

Sydney Nabalco Pty Ltd Arnhem Nabals Gove Peninsula Nahalcn Ltd Osveans Fem Melbourne Sunda York Nabalco Victorian Solle PX. Purcell Oh Fibal Group Oni Nabalco

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