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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jul 06, 1972
Page
12
The Amalgamated Metal Workers Union presses a 48 to 71 point demand against oil companies as strikes by oil maintenance workers disrupt supplies and transport. Companies refuse to negotiate while the union shifts toward bypassing arbitration. Public confusion grows amid stalled talks and concerns over consumer oil prices.
The text argues the Commonwealth bears moral responsibility for Woden Valley flood deaths on January 25 1971, noting designed flood-prone sites, warnings ignored, and failures by NCDC Interior and ACT Police. It asserts presumptive negligence and urges damages without admitting liability, contrasting with 1951 52 bushfire payouts.
The world chess championship venue dispute has turned the match between Boris Spassky and Bobby Fischer into a lavish sideshow. Fischer has dominated publicity while Spassky’s walkout over a rule dispute drew criticism as a prima donna gesture. The event now plays like a high profile entertainment with large crowds and big cash involved.
A 4000 strong CPSO letter warns Territorians may resist greater autonomy once costs surface. Darwin City Council fears financial obligations will outpace capacity. Negotiations in Canberra seek transfer of 16 state-type functions to the NT Legislative Council, with costs rising to about 1300 per head. Consumer charges and revenue-raising powers are hotly debated amid a stalemate over timing and scope.
Defence and Interior clash over 825 service members occupying 7,880 ACT rental homes amid a growing waiting list of 7,400. Interior seeks higher rents or sale to free stock. Defence cites small share and rising buyouts as root cause. Proposals include limiting sales, higher rents, or a statutory housing authority to manage controls.
The Argentine Cricket Association’s first fully Argentine side tours England and Wales, captained by Frank Forester. Players mix Anglo Argentine roots and locals. cricket survived wars, coups, and Evita era tensions, with a 10-wicket win highlighted by the Lord's-bound visit and calls to integrate cricket into Argentine schools.
Citizens weigh in on city litter with a towering ad covered container outside Monaro Mall and discuss service housing postings. Sir Rohan Delacombe hosted a Government House visit with Victor Smith, W C Andrews, and Dr James Conner as Canberra planning and development topics were toured.
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