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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Jan 31, 1973

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Yachtsman in Antarctica Survives Boat Capsize During Gale

A lone yachtsman near Palmer Station on Antarctica's Palmerston area faced a capsize as a gale forced his vessel to overturn twice. Reports from nearby clinical sites indicate significant damage to the craft and concerns for the skipper's safety. A US navigator noted the incident occurred amid heavy seas and worsening conditions, with search and rescue teams monitoring the situation.

Fio New Zealand Sout Island Rauber Sabanel Dewi VaeTe Uewiley Reine Palmer Station Bewis Nueeny Hiten Harper Redeni

Gift boat construction delayed by regulatory and funding issues

A chaotic report outlines delays in building gift boats, citing regulatory hurdles, funding uncertainties, and miscommunications. Local officials blame delays on certification and procurement problems while noting some progress toward site preparation and contractor coordination.

737 Violations Alleged in Ceasefire Across Regions

South Vietnamese military command reported 737 ceasefire violations since Sunday, with clashes in multiple regions including probing operations and forceful actions near strategic terrain. Washington alights that the ceasefire remains fragile yet not alarming, while food supplies to Saigon are halved and prices rise amid continued fighting. President Johnson’s stance on peace remains central as discussions continue with Signon and other parties.

Saigon Somarand Samy Agence France Presse Peralin Sinat Heen Military Commission Eet Anpreuter Sigon Aleing

Cabinet weighs role of Commonwealth in bush site projects

A Cabinet decision yesterday considered how the Commonwealth should respond to development projects affecting the environment around Black Mountain and other areas. The discussion covered which studies and engineering work are needed, and named ministers responsible for guiding investigations and reports on implementing future planning while involving relevant officials.

Black Mountain Pabiner Sim Commonwealth Minter Gioinel Mum Nsw Allister Bose Serena Fotus Teeritory Hinderbs

Israeli raid attempt on Syrian air space repelled

An Israeli air raid attempt aimed at Syria was repelled today as aircraft approached Syrian airspace from the Lebanese border. Syrian defenses intercepted the intruders and forced them to retreat, with reports noting formations of ships and sea-based forces involved in the attempt.

Aftrat Tilesiay AAP Atrerash Svanels Sciam Atm Thamasens A. Sigrement Rervary Syme

U S Supports Thieu Regime in Saigon Amid Talks

US asserts Saigon as the legitimate government of South Vietnam under President Thieu. Vice President Agnew in Saigon says the United States will push for the peace agreement terms, expects both sides to fulfill obligations, and rejects foreign troops’ withdrawal demands while noting 124000 to 148000 North Vietnamese forces would remain in South Vietnam.

Tetas Johnson Vietnam Vad Sesserlay United Press John Yom Ann Johnsomire Rothe Limaf Mme Ages Saigon Tice Bou Pnikens Agnew Thieu North Nieimamese South Vienam

Laos Peace Talks Inch Toward Ceasefire Draft

The Vuotian government presented a ceasefire draft in peace talks with the Pathet Lao in Vientiane. The proposal outlined a new provisional framework within months as negotiations resume between the government and Pathet Lao representatives.

Yifntianf Aap-Reuter Vuotian Pathet Lao Ane Wen Paihet Lao Vientiane

Rebuff to PM on merinos sparks cabinet clash

The Australian cabinet rejected exporting 30 merino rams to China, citing Labor's federal conference stance. Prime Minister Whitlam backed a departmental recommendation to approve the sale after initial opposition from Senator Wriedt, who favored a referendum to resolve the issue.

Whitham China Vanncestom Minster Seman Wricdt T Aed Ag Weilnessrat Seniath Wrieith Wrieit Imperation de Limes CIL People's Republic of China Eal Hav UF Merine Whitlam Senator Wriedt ALP Labar Party Hawke Uni

No need for PNG party politics on government

Fragmented OCR notes show Papua New Guinea party politics and government formation at stake with mentions of ministers and public desh. Other items include coal export price disagreements to Japan and Melbourne water shortages affecting gardens and residents in Victoria.

Japan

Post Office inquiry ordered by Government officials

The government announced a Royal Commission into the Post Office with three commissioners named to conduct the inquiry at Parliament House. The panel includes Sir James Merman, a Brisbane consultant, and two others. The move aims to review postal service issues amid broader arbirtration and labor matters.

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Price rise expected in ACT housing market

The ACT building industry lobbies warn weekly wages boosts will push home costs higher. David Andrew of the ACT Master Builders Association noted the Commonwealth Conciliation and Arbitration Commission’s rulings set to take effect Thursday, with individual builders to decide how to apply the increased rates despite overall wage growth.

ACT Building Industry ACT Master Builders Association David Andrew

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