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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jul 17, 1970
Page
1
Reports from Moscow and Paris indicate China plans to send a new ambassador to Moscow as Sino Soviet tensions ease. Western and Soviet sources describe a cautious thaw with both sides signaling possible reengagement though ideological differences persist.
Mr Askin the Premier was in Sydney for a trip and cancelled engagements. He had planned to open the new Grafton State office block and to present the Grafton Cup at the races.
Victorian RSL resolves to make burning of the Australian flag an offense and to seek a White Paper on the Communist Party and subversive movements. The motion calls prohibitions on burning foreign flags and warlike slogans, urging federal action and a crackdown on subversive activity. Sir William and Sir Arthur Lee comment on democracy, conscription, and national security during the conference opening.
A stormy Australian National University Students Association meeting nearly erupted in violence as a resolution to dissolve the Student Representative Council was adopted by a slim majority. About 150 to 200 students attended, and the vote showed deep division with efforts to adjourn and delay proceedings.
Melbourne detectives believe a man shot in South Melbourne was killed for knowing too much about an armed robbery plan against the Metropolitan Security Services. They link the victim, William John Player, to the June 1 MSS robbery and to four fugitives who escaped with 2 9 088. Police say he arrived from Sydney and boasted of criminal ties as they fear the gang may kill again.
Melbourne hosts a compulsory conference called by Arbitration Commissioner E J Clarkson to end the oil strike. Representatives of six unions and companies will discuss shortages and rationing as Sydney service stations run dry. Police and essential services brace for continued disruption. other cities report fuel and gas restrictions and potential refinery shutdowns.
ACTU president Mr RJ Hawke urged a productive Melbourne conference and possible private talks with the Arbitration Commissioner to ease the dispute. Sydney discussions noted limited capacity to pay, as 1000 maintenance workers seek a $12 weekly rise. Public support and regional strikes continued with Shell refinery and Essendon Airport workers pausing actions but warning of further stoppages.
London reports the British Cabinet approved emergency measures including possible troop use after the first national ports shutdown in 44 years. Queen returned from Canada to sign proclamations as dockers strike shuts maritime links. disruption spans passenger vessels and ferries while cargo moves by land.
Canberra faces threatened shortages of heating oil petrol and aviation fuels as refinery disputes persist. Officials warn supplies may run to the weekend with international refuelling already diverted from Sydney Melbourne routes, while ACT Health Services says reserves could last months for critical services.
Mr Peter Thomas Shephard, 21, of Gowrie Private Hotel, was killed when his motorcycle veered and was thrown into the path of an oncoming car on an unnamed road behind Russell offices yesterday after 9 08. He was dead on arrival at Canberra Hospital. Police said the machine apparently went out of control.
A renewed effort to relocate Gazelle squatters is planned for tomorrow. The report notes unsettled land prices and ongoing attendance at yesterday's sections, with details unclear due to fragmented text. The Canberra nurse pay flow rise follows a May decision by the Commonwealth Conciliation and Arbitration Commission. The piece also references an Africa security council and a Cambodia room with Mr George Ware wick Smith poised to become Secretary of Interior.
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