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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jul 03, 1973
Page
1
A six piece short list for Australia's national anthem was announced after 2,500 entries. Poet Douglas Stewart contributed Song of Australia, an adaptation of Waltz in Matilda. Others include We'll Keep The Faith by David Boutland and Advance Australia by James Devaney.
Two of six verses present a hopeful ode praising unity and nation building. It envisions freedom, shared future strength, and guidance from a higher power amid old feuds and racial tensions. The verse pair mixes personal awakening with collective ambition across a storied land.
A lyrical patriotic verse invoking Nancy Noble to unite Australians across a rich, peaceful nation. It speaks of guiding light, wisdom, and freedom, celebrating ancient land, oceans, and a broad future of prosperity. The piece blends spiritual imagery with national renewal themes.
Fragmented poem-like text praising unity in Australia. References to sun land, diverse thought and skills, creative hands, youth, friendship, vision, and hope. Appears as a stylized national sentiment with unclear author and structure.
The verse urges Australians to lift their heads and declare a simple war for freedom against troubled times. It calls for bold action before night falls, insisting the hour to stand alone without regalia has arrived and that speaking rightly is the first step.
Fragmentary verse portrayals of a swagman by a billabong under an erotibah tree recounting a yearning to invite others to dance. The playful rural imagery includes wallabies, platypus, and a moonlit night while a swagman sings of a shared waltzing matilda. Two of seven verses.
Perth reports Bond Corporation executive chairman Alan Bond urged a national referendum on land tenure to decide freehold versus leasehold for residential land. He warned of scarce serviced zoned land and rising prices, while commissioners noted potential shortages under current standards. The inquiry scope was expanded to probe broader land tenure and development issues.
PORT MORESBY Monday AAP report riot police fired teargas to disperse hundreds of villagers in Suiawa Papua New Guinea Chimbu District as clashes between rival Kamanagu and Endugwa clans worsened Officials closed shops schools and the airstrip and ordered people off the streets while about 100 police were flown in The dispute centers on compensation payments for two clan members killed in a February road accident with the Endugwa seeking 450 more from the Kamanagu and both sides previously negotiating with administration officials The Queensland Insurance Company had paid 1500 to the Endugwa leaders hoping to curb violence.
Reported action sees Miss Wong defeating Wade in a hats contest at Weslot with an apparent late result. The brief notes an earlier report on the same event and mentions totals around twenty dollars.
Minister for Health Dr Everingham opened Australia's first salaried community health centre, the $140,000 Melba Health Centre, as part of a trial contrasting salaried doctors with fee-for-service staff at Scullin. About 100 people attended. the mobile, single-storey prefab design aims to test flexible layouts for future builds.
The ACT and Northern Territory payroll tax was reported at 245 a year, with the States at a lower rate. Premiers agreed to lift payroll tax to 4% annually to address budget deficits, though any territory rate rise would need separate Commonwealth approval and an Act of Parliament.
New road plans outline a trunk link from Goulburn to Bathurst via Crookwell Binda and Tuena with an estimated cost of about 5.1 million dollars.
Brisbane report of a painting by Sir William Dargie sold for 7000 to Gold Coast nature zoo owner Mr Billaughan, who plans a free display at Natureland Zoo Coolangatta. The portrait of an American prince seated on a lavatory was painted in 1943 during wartime and was donated to a church fete after previously belonging to the Arnot family of Atherton.
About 500 villagers from nearby groups marched toward Kundiawa and were halted by police 14 miles from town. reinforcements flown from Mt Hagen as fighting spread into Kandiawas leaving at least two injured by arrows. A woman was stabbed to death on Kundiawa airstrip in a separate incident not linked to a compensation dispute. House of Assembly in Port Moresby debated tribal violence. a government inquiry recommended 60 measures to curb lawlessness. Deputy Chief Minister Dr John Guise blamed rumour and fear about self-government next December for stoking tensions. Two men were killed in a clan clash at Wabag Western Highlands on Saturday.
The Australian Broadcasting Control Board objected to an HSV 7 Australian production episode of Ryan three hours before its scheduled air. Board officials said stations should censor content themselves and only approved trailers indicated suitability for adults. Myles Wright defended the program noting the last 20 minutes viewings and stating the board’s requests echoed prior overseas series standards.
The Associated Press reports the discovery of an ancient Roman town on the slopes of Vewvian. Researchers describe the site as significant with artifacts suggesting substantial urban activity in antiquity.
A newspaper summary notes housing demand in the Australian Capital Territory surged to more than 21 times the available supply in the past year. Other items include a bombing funds cut by President Nixon affecting Cambodia, leadership changes in Iraq, and Australian political and business developments.
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