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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jan 31, 1972
Page
12
The Canberra Times notes the 1972 election year focus on unemployment inflation and a flagging economy. It critiques Minister Forbes for portraying Labor’s migration policy as laissez faire and argues Liberal opposition risks misrepresenting ALP plans, while acknowledging Labor favors limited non European migrant intake with English speaking skills and assisted passages for some entrants.
Dr Forbes at a summer school warned that a Labor Government would escalate non European migration to Australia. The speech echoed a Budget debate address, yet the era’s tolerance toward non Europeans has grown, though fears are urged to be avoided as the Liberal Party is urged to preserve gains in racial attitudes before elections.
The letter argues against jokes about white mice and lemons, defending primary product marketing boards. It contrasts farm producers with manufacturers, noting farmers lack bargaining power and market influence. It questions whether marketing boards can match business rivals and highlights government oversight, consumer representation, and annual reports as limiting factors.
A Canberra Times excerpt reports Catholic bishops in Sydney condemning moves to legalise civil divorce on request and to allow abortion, urging Christians to exercise democratic rights. The piece notes the bishops’ stance contrasts with concerns over state aid to private schools, framing the debate as a test of democracy.
A reader argues against state imposed private morality in abortion law, challenging Catholic bishops and urging respect for diverse beliefs. The letter notes the foetus rights question depends on moral values and urges laws to avoid enforcing religious attitudes. Follow-up letters discuss dog nuisance, kennel associations, dog training, sterilisation, and Canberra dog policy as a civic issue.
In Barker SA Dr Forbes faces heat over wine excise and rents at Greenways Zone 5. Vignerons press him at McLaren Vale meeting while Zone 5 settlers demand action and support an independent candidate. ABC coverage notes heated exchanges and ongoing round-table efforts amid broader wine tax and rental disputes.
In 1971 more Chinese refugees crossed into Hong Kong than since 1962, traveling by boat or improvised aids like tyre tubes and bags of ping pong balls. International Rescue Committee’s L Halleck Rose notes many youths feel uprooted and undereducated, living in rationed conditions. Escape routes include Deep Bay and Mirs Bay, with some heading to Macau then Hong Kong. Refugees face harsh penalties in China, with arrests, trials, and possible execution, while Hong Kong offers limited asylum and reunification with families.
Analysts and veterans note a mood of “last American to die” as US forces shrink to 139,000 by January. Camps close, infantry duties pass to South Vietnamese, while air strikes and support continue. Optimists foresee lull before a potential 1973 offensive, with Thieu predicting a decisive year ahead.
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