25 Jan 1972
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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jan 25, 1972
Page
1
Government analysis shows Braidwood water unsafe after tests in Sid Pry. Tallaganda Shire Council spokesman says samples from Shoalhaven River indicated contamination. residents told to boil water. Heavy rain last week blamed for pollution as further testing continues.
The new permanent Act replaces the old temporary law and becomes effective in February. Attorney General Greenwood says the High Court found the old Act invalid but the new Act, tied to practices by operations, should be valid. He notes the government will introduce a strengthening bill soon and requires registrations of examinable agreements since the decision by March 27.
A fragmented clipping notes a protest labeled SPC STS PROTEST related to a court proceeding. It references figures such as Sadat and Cap S Peentest, with mentions of Lawes Sori salar eurogund and Lauanas Page, indicating a dispute or public demonstration connected to a legal matter.
Soviet Foreign Minister Gromyko and Japanese counterpart Fukuda held five and a half hours of talks on preconditions for a peace treaty. They agreed on exchanging visits between the two prime ministers. Fukuda did not detail the conditions, but Tokyo seeks return of the Habomai, Shikotan, Kunashiri, and Etorofu islands.
Melbourne police probe arson at Lorimer Street Painters and Dockers Union office thought sparked by petrol bomb. Alfred Nelson, an officer known as The Ferret, reported missing since December 7 after a political row and dockside unrest. Police fear abduction amid rising waterfront tension and upcoming Vic union meeting.
Ian Marshall reports a controversial matter involving two white swans and a dispute over illegal actions during a visit by Mr Spence and his party. Police were notified as details relate to a postal or government instruction from the State, with Zoo director Beavis and warden Davies quoted about the incident near Northam and Perth.
Aroe biked hk ce and Teles fom being transported to a 10 destination near Meresland when six men worked to sever a house so it could be moved to a new site by morning. Police said the effort cut the structure in half and a team labored all night to prepare it.
General Sir Harry Tuzo ordered a full inquiry into alleged brutality by troops during a Republican march near Londonderry. An Army spokesman said the investigation follows television footage of a soldier kicking a man on the ground amid about 40 minutes of hand to hand fighting near the Magilligan internment camp.
President Nixon asked Congress for a record 246.3 million dollar budget for 1972-73, expanding arms spending and forecasting a 25.0 billion dollar deficit. He called the plan strong medicine to boost jobs and the economy while warning of political risk from financing deficits.
The Pentagon will ask Congress for a supplemental appropriation of 254.8 million dollars to finance a jumbo jet for leaders, submarine missile programs, and research aimed at countering Soviet threats. The plan shifts most of the rise to human resources while maintaining a modest overall defence increase for the new year.
Mr Nicholl urged reform of the Petty Sessions system to reduce public waits. He spoke to a crowd in the courtroom about moving away from fixed 10am attendances and long waits, noting lost wages and inconvenience. He advocated staggered times so people would not have to attend at 10am for later cases.
PMG plans restoration work on the scar left by a cable installation on Black Mountain. A spokesman said the effort would replant 3000 seedlings and secure native species to protect the site while addressing environmental concerns raised by the ACT electorate council and the Society for Social Responsible Science Study Group on Environmental Quality.
At Karachi airport Bhutto announced Pakistan severed diplomatic relations with Yugoslavia. He said he respects Yugoslav leaders but cannot remain aligned after Belgrade's decision. He spoke before a brief tour of Middle Eastern and North African capitals and expressed regret at the announcement.
A report notes widespread staff turnover affecting Australian Capital Territory schools, with readers advised to consult the Economy page for further details. The item references broader economic concerns alongside government discussions on Aboriginal land and war records as Cabinet tensions continue.
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