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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jul 06, 1973
Page
1
A Broadcasting Control Board survey in Melbourne finds Australians largely favor TV for parliamentary coverage but doubt full televising. Viewers prefer limited telecasts such as Question Time and key events, with concerns about openness and viewer reach.
Martin Hletcher, an 8-year-old hooker for the Wevouite junior team, faces life suspension after tripping an opposing player in an under-12 game. His parents oppose appearing before a seven-member judiciary, citing the incident as trifling and overly harsh for a child.
New Zealand Navy frigate Otago ordered to enter the French nuclear test area around Mururoa Atoll. Prime Minister Kirk said France intends to proceed with tests and the ship will avoid French territorial waters while approaching the forbidden zone. Two NZ protest yachts, Fun and Spirit of Peace, remain nearby.
An Australian defence spokesman said HMAS Supply will remain outside the testing danger zone in the Pacific. The vessel may trail within 120 miles of the orange danger area but will keep a safe distance from the testing zone as France proceeds with nuclear tests. Monitoring stations in Australia will collect samples and pass data to government advisers with prompt warnings if needed.
The ALP Federal Conference will consider a plan to give preference to unionists in the Commonwealth Public Service. It covers recruitment, promotion, annual leave timing, and retention during retrenchments, backed by the industrial committee led by Mr Cameron and union leaders.
The ALP Federal Executive backed a proposal to phase out school cadet units and university regiments, shifting support to army air force for basics. The plan, pending defence ministerial decision, would end most units without service backing. Army cited 34,000 cadets in schools and 330 units nationwide.
In a dramatic final, the Russian defeated American amateur Mayer 6 3, 3 6, 6 4 to win the Wimbledon men’s singles. Earlier reports noted Mayer’s strong play as he challenged for the title.
A city spokesman said all occupants are well after an incident described as a hijack. Details remain sparse as authorities investigate the event in the area associated with the ad crew and local passage.
At a conference in Adelaide, State Minister Mr McKee announced that all children's nightwear from January 1 next year must bear a label stating increased flammability risk. The label will require additional wording on the product, reflecting the hazard.
Melbourne reports Australian maritime unions announce a ban on U S shipping starting tomorrow, a move tied to rising tensions. Government sources suggest the Nixon administration faced pressure over Cambodia, while Defense Department figures indicate roughly 150 to 200 daily air sorties in the region as the broader maritime actions unfold.
A Soviet prawning vessel is sighted repeatedly in the Gulf of Carpentaria off Karumba in northern Australia. At about 244 feet long, it may differ from the former Soviet ship Van Gogh. Australian prawners urge declaring gulf waters as Australian territory from Cape York to Gove. Foreign crews from Japan Taiwan and New Guinea are noted as challenging access.
Three more members join a peace plan push as the US pushes a Europe wide conference. Labor delays legalizing open government service while journalists face publishing constraints. Gay Davidson comments. housing prices rise as construction costs surge in Canberra. US dollar rules clash in grand final preview between Almils and Eastlake.
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