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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jan 24, 1973
Page
1
The Canberra commercial radio licence inquiry is delayed by several months. Prime Minister McMillan and Senator Meher speak on broadcasting policy as officials reassess the act. Officials note Canberra’s special position within Australia’s broadcasting system as the delay continues.
An obituary notes the passing of former US President Fondon Baines John Wisigit Westeny at his Texas home after a heart attack. It mentions condolences and references coverage in editorial pages and tribulations surrounding the event.
A speaker identified as Australian Senator Wheeldon on Hane Radio said Australia could see reparations or what North Sielmam had offered. He claimed to speak for ministers, members at the Australian labor party, and trade unions showing support for the struggle.
Driver unions extend stoppages from Western Australia to South Australia and Canberra area as turnout grows. Negotiations stall over pay, with offers around $9 in Dec and $4 in Jan, while public services like waste collection face disruption and Canberra fuel supply tightness eases last week. Page 3.
Miss Mary Gibbs of Faraday School earns the George Medal for bravery in the October kidnapping case. A Bendigo teacher helped guard pupils, escaped with them from a van, and led the group through dense brush to safety, thwarting a ransom plot tied to a 31 million scheme.
In Paris Dr Henry Kissinger and North Vietnam's Le Duc Tho began formal discussions to finish the ceasefire text. Observers expect a peace pact to be signed within 48 hours though official timing remained unclear. The talks take place at the International Conference Centre in Paris.
The discussion paper outlines a planned ACT Health Commission as an independent statutory body. It would be responsible to the Minister with five members including a fulltime chairman and deputy, and three part time members. The commission would recruit an advisory council and a ministerial nominee, likely drawn from the Australian National University. It would control works and major budget matters similar to the National Capital Development Commission and would employ all staff for Woden Valley and Canberra hospital services. The aim is to create an exemplary health care model based on cooperation among private practice, voluntary groups, and government services, with the commission developing gaps in non-government provision. The government seeks comments by February end and plans enabling legislation this year.
The Liberal party advanced its leadership selection, choosing a new executive and setting up the next steps for nominating a Leader of the Opposition. Meanwhile prices for Flynn leases rose amid market chatter and regional political turbulence. Iceland reported a volcanic eruption near its southern coast prompting evacuations of about 4,100 residents from a total population of 5,000.
A briefing notes several unusual aspects in Dr Everingham's discussion paper on the proposed ACT health plan. It notes five pages and an energy page with prefixes and internal spelling quirks. The summary also references a hospital bed scenario and population-related projections amid fragmented, unclear passages.
The Prime Minister, Mr Whitlam, announced yesterday the formation of a committee of inquiry to prepare a national compensation scheme for Australia. The panel includes Justice Meares and Professor Auyah, with terms to report on coverage, funding, and administration, including injuries on roads, at work, in homes, at schools, and elsewhere.
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