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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jul 16, 1970
Page
1
Federal narcotics agents uncovered a drug ring using skindivers to smuggle marijuana into Australia. Investigators believe packets are cast into water near major ports from ships at fixed points, with distribution likely organized around coastal areas.
Mataungan Association head Denise Kereku warned police may force relocation of native families from 15 000 acres on Gazelle Peninsula to ease land shortage. Administration plans subdivision and housing blocks while squatters vow to defend land. Police reinforcements rise to 4040 as tensions mount. Kereku appeals to United Nations and Whitlam government over policy and policing.
Melbourne economist Dr Rose told a Senate committee in Canberra that doubts linger over whether private share issues can be made public and marketed with a prospectus. He warned such movements risk sidelining ordinary shareholders and wasting assets, while law professors debated possible grounds for creating a security body. Separate reports describe drug seizure efforts, noting packets of marijuana found on Port Phillip beaches and in vehicles, with authorities saying the shipments likely originated from suspected smuggling routes involving Middle East sources.
Fragmentary OCR reading notes indicate a late news item about Merten and a courtroom phase at a crystal, with references to laws and attendance. Details are unclear and names are partially garbled, but the core mentions a legal proceeding and an impending session.
London reports Britain's 47 000 dockers rejected the latest pay offer, signaling a nationwide strike the first since 1926. Delegates voted 48 to 32 against the management proposal, seeking a substantial rise in the basic wage near £11, with the new offer reportedly guaranteeing about £20 weekly.
In Edinburgh the Ninth Commonwealth Games open tomorrow with a record entry. Weather risks push back events as winds and rain threaten top performances. First events today include badminton at 11am, athletics at 1pm, swimming at 2.30pm, and weightlifting at 2.40pm. Bowls underway since Monday amid Melbourne hopes. Australia aims for 12 gold medals.
Bidding was brisk at land auctions yesterday with most blocks above prior sale premiums. The highest premium paid was 13,500 for Pearce Section 10 block 20 bought by a Canberra resident who wished to remain anonymous. Average premiums varied by suburb with Pearce notably high and Mawson slightly lower. Overall average premium per farm was 1,439 with BeBiocks attracting the top individual lot premium of 2,250.
ACTU president R J Hawke arrived in Sydney to discuss the oil dispute as strikes threaten public transport across the eastern States. Petrol and diesel supplies dwindle with many Sydney Newcastle Wollongong Canberra stations out of stock or on short rations. Refineries face stoppage as talks continue and Shell BP report limited deliveries and embattled supply lines into the weekend.
Canberra and Sydney face fuel shortages as Mobil and Ansett report dwindling stocks and potential outages. Australians brace for transport chaos with planned gas rationing in Victoria and widespread fuel supply disruptions across major centers.
In Torrens a heated meeting on a four acre land use clash drew Canberra’s attention. The Parents and Citizens Association, backed by local groups, opposed flats near the school and lobbied the NCDC after the land was reallocated from church use. They secured a concession of 14 plus 1 acres for open space, while the fate of the remaining two acres hinged on community demonstration within a year. The Torrens Development Association formed to press for retaining the two acres amid ongoing negotiations.
Weather notes report a yesterday high of 48 degrees, four below average, with a 23 degree low nine below average for the month. The Yam forecast shows a 33 degree yesterday, five below average, while Lam rose to 35 and midday reached 38. By 3pm the temperature stood at 47.
Fragmented text notes that the US Army allegedly sought to conceal the My Lai civilians’ involvement and an alleged cover up. Mention of overseas academic figures and a Melborne university link appears. broader references to policy questions and regional tensions surface on page three.
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