11 Jul 1972
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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jul 11, 1972
Page
1
Compulsory government house transfers and the planned review by the Department of the Interior focus on whether seized or reserved stock should be sold. The department aims to complete valuations and determine if tenants can buy or stay, amid criticism of halting sales and concerns on timing for renters waiting years for ownership.
A report on injections designed to prevent pregnancy describes a treatment tested on ten women who already had several children and faced prior contraception issues. Professor Shearman, an obstetrics and gynecology expert at Suiey, discusses the method and its effects.
Melbourne reports Premier Henry Bolte is expected to reveal his retirement date this week. He reportedly told State Cabinet yesterday the timing would be suitable for the public announcement in the coming days.
Minister for the Army Mr Katter said he would explore possibilities for the army to offer safety and survival courses to children. While visiting the new training centre at Canungra near Brisbane he noted potential use of survival gear and water flotation methods, and said adults could benefit too. He planned talks with civilian authorities soon.
The Minister for Sasial Bevin announced in Canberra yesterday that the endowment payment was made in June for 4,001,670 children under 16 in Australia. The figure reflects a nationwide program and highlights government support for families.
In Belfast seven people died and at least 26 were wounded after gunfire shattered a fragile two week ceasefire. British troops and police faced gunfire amid rioting in western Belfast as Dublin announced the truce had ended. The attack damaged shops and houses while a priest was shot during the violence. The former Northern Ireland prime minister said the IRA move to end its ceasefire was not unexpected.
Newspaper reports say ACTU leaders failed to halt a nationwide oil strike. Government ministers condemned the action and warned of economic disruption as workers at refineries press for wage gains. About 12 000 refinery maintenance workers across Australia have withdrawn their labor, with no talks scheduled after tomorrow.
The text describes government vehicles tied to transport and petrol rations. It mentions ministerial care, limited fuel allocations, and concerns over vehicle access for interior departments. It notes no immediate provision for new deliveries and hints at logistical strain affecting services and supply.
Fragmented report from Melbourne cites ACTU president Hawke and unnamed officials in a tense exchange about wages and job security. The text references industrial actions, negotiations, and a potential meeting in Sydney, with mentions of accusations, privatisation fears, and a looming government stance on labor terms.
Six people were killed and three injured when a car struck the rear of a stationary semi trailer at Cathy, 50 miles north of Mackay, on the Bruce Highway near a railway siding. The nine occupants were believed to be returning from Home Hill. two youths and one adult sustained serious injuries. The trailer reportedly had mechanical trouble and the car crashed underneath the trailer, with victims seated in the front area.
Me Xuian Thuy, chief North Vietnamese negotiator, reached Paris to resume Vietnam peace talks. American hopes for a serious negotiation toward ending the war rose, but Thuy offered no clear support, saying only that Washington’s new proposals would be considered.
The Australian Council for the Arts chairman Dr Coombs said in Canberra that the council is interested in a creative arts and sciences festival to be held in Canberra. While there were objections in principle, further talks will be held with the Canberra Theatre Trust as the trust suggested a first festival of about 10 days from March 4 to March 17, 1973, incorporating Canberra Day.
Federal and state ministers will decide whether daylight saving would be adopted when they meet in Sydney next Friday. The discussion centers on whether to implement this time shift across regions and how it would affect daily schedules and public routines.
An article notes typists and related workers oppose a proposed pay rise from the Public Service, signaling tension over wage increases while other Canberra developments and statewide politics are noted across pages. The report also mentions a military court plea rejection, Indonesian near-border actions, and cricket selectors for England.
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