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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jun 09, 1972
Page
1
Fragmentary notes describe delays in rental units at Swinger Hill and contention over housing plans. Mentions department decisions, development council and NCC oversight, with references to timing in October and next steps for project handovers.
The VIP house built for The Miner’s Interive Me Him on Kenhhramt Street will be offered at auction this afternoon by L. J. Hooker Ltd for the Government. The property, costing about 326,800, has stood empty since completion expected in November. Also to be sold is The Cattec Restaurant built at 200,000 that closed after a few months of operation. Reserve prices are set but not disclosed.
Melbourne report notes Victoria’s chief stipendiary steward Jim Ahern received special investigation powers for race meetings. The grant covers race day and continuations to probe any matter arising at any meeting. Officials aim to enable broader inquiries, with Ahern not commenting on the move or its scope.
Papua New Guinea’s Chief Minister Michael Somare, 90, to be installed as chief of his clan at Lite Wig, East Sepik. Spokesman says Somare becomes chief automatically after the elder’s death, with a formal meeting and feast planned, and he may receive garlands and a place of honour.
Melbourne is stirred as ACTU pushes for a quick end to the rail stoppage aimed at resolving a week long dispute. Federal union secretary Moorhead cites progress and possible moves but warns that no quick settlement is guaranteed. Thousands of workers across states are idle as talks continue and the nation awaits a resolution.
The Department of the Invent terminated the Penrce lease granted in 1966 for a site on Charlton Street after six years of partial work, citing clause 1(4) that allows lease termination if land remains unused for its intended purpose. The leaseholder, who faced a buyback scenario, could not be reached for clarification.
Surgeons at Groote Schuur Hospital threaten to quit after a protest meeting. Professor Christiaan Barnard warns his brother Marius could be charged with misconduct for speaking at a city event. Government pressure and possible ousting loom amid the hospital dispute.
Australian Prime Minister McMahon announced 69 million in civic aid and 20 million in defence aid to Indonesia over three years from July 1973. The package includes a Sabre jet fighters squadron and support equipment valued around 10 million, with details to be firmed in talks between Canberra and Jakarta. The communique stressed practical defense cooperation and rejected any alliance pact while noting continued security discussions and regional resilience efforts.
Festival notes show performers aged twelve to twenty five, with unclear details about program and timing. The text mentions a Water Festival and references to locations, possible dates, and organizers, but the fragmentary source limits precise facts or outcomes.
Prime Minister McMahon said there is no real need for a live power defence arrangement among the UK New Zealand Singapore Malaysia and Australia. He stressed the pact imposes only an obligation to consult and values goodwill and confidence with allies.
Professor Fenner from the Australian National University argues Australia could reach 38 million by 2038 if population growth is restrained. He warns current rapid growth strains housing and social life, urging planning to accommodate growth without overcentralisation or coastal clustering.
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