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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jul 13, 1967
Page
1
The ACTU executive in Melbourne announced a nationwide four hour strike of metal trades workers to protest the 19 month old margins claim. The date is to be fixed after the executive considered requests for strong protest action.
Beirut reports renewed combat between Egyptian and Israeli forces along the Suez as United Press International notes may trigger heavy disruption. ACTU officials in Australia discuss a four hour stoppage to protest austerity and seek wage increases under the metal trades award. Union actions and parliamentary processes loom over the strike, with talks planned to avert broader disruption.
Whitlam, leader of the Federal Opposition, attacked the Government tonight over rising finance by concealment. He criticised the ALP for fiscal policy and warned of hospital funding cuts while calling for parliamentary scrutiny and a mass meeting in Melbourne to press for medical subsidies and revenue plans.
Awan was robbed of $30 in the Bunda Steel parking area near the Goin Centre at 12M yesterday. Kevin Miles, now in Glenwood, told Canberra de geuver he was attacked by three youths aged 17 to 23 and two girls aged 16 to 20. They beat him, searched him, and took his wallet before leaving in a nearby car, leaving him on the ground.
The article notes a rejected move for open tennis funding amid a broader debate on tertiary education and naval training. It mentions a $67 million request for open housing and references parliamentary votes, the DEP, and involvement by the Royal Australian Navy. Cadets may gain a university degree in science and engineering under a new plan.
The Minister for the Interior Anthony reiterates that Fyshwick’s development and trading activity align with land use plans and will not be allowed to become a major retail district. He rejects claims of unfair pricing and notes a department policy statement prepared after a Canberra Chamber of Commerce deputation.
Mr Anthony publishes a page 13 statement denying breaches tied to Fyshwick retailing in the planned development. He argues the plan favors general community aims, asserts retailing by discount houses is not harmful, and defends wider official actions as appropriate while rejecting claims of bias or chaos in the administration.
The Australian Transport Advisory Council urged compulsory seat belts for carriers, station wagons, and commercial vehicles with first belting scheduled for January. US Defence Secretary McNamara called for increased American pacific measures while NSW North Coast dairy interests responded to attacks on the dairy industry.
The Commonwealth Art Advisory Board bought Sidney Nolan’s Night-Convict im Swamp for the Commonwealth collection at an undisclosed price. Board chairman Sir Daryl Lindsay declined to reveal the cost in Calcutta amid questioning by observers, noting it is not usual to disclose prices paid.
Reports from Congo describe ongoing violence with locals accusing white settlers of barbaric acts. Hostages urged resistance as tensions flare in Lubumbashi and Bukavu, while international observers seek calm and safety measures amid separatist unrest.
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