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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jul 26, 1973
Page
2
The Leader of the Opposition urges equal time on national broadcasting to explain government tariff reductions. His speech to be aired today on radio and TV stations at 7 15 pm across ABC and other networks.
John Tanner, president of the ACT Real Estate Institute, criticised the Department of the Capital Territory for expanding options to repurchase government houses. He said the government could build new homes cheaper than buying back existing ones, as the policy shifts amid rising demand for government accommodation. The department would give tenants priority to buy if a house is resold within five years, with valuations not disclosed.
The Commonwealth Film Censorship Board in Sydney weighed a private viewing rating system under which adults could see any material. An unclassified rating could exist alongside four existing classes, with restrictions by state law and possible bans only for bomb making or calls to violence against officials.
A puppy wandered into the Reid residence of Ms Alison Cleland on July 14. Mr Stefan Mikite, 21, of Narrabundah, took the animal to provide a new home after a recently killed pet.
A writ seeking about 35 million dollars in compensation for the Lanyon property in Woden Valley has been set for the August 14 session in the High Court of Australia in Sydney. A High Court spokesman said the case, brought by Sig and Russell of Sydney on behalf of the owner, may not proceed then. The property was compulsorily acquired by the Commonwealth in 1971 for Canberra development, with 1.875 million offered. The writ was filed October 20 last year and served October 23.
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