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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jun 12, 1973
Page
1
In Melbourne's western suburbs youths reportedly held competitions to bash old men on Friday and Saturday nights. Reverend Fates fung Doolai criticizes the pattern noting youths feel lonely and seek outlets for frustration while authorities urge firm discipline to curb violence and assault as court decisions seek deterrence.
In Rome, Joba Newcombe and Ton Micker defeated Cate and Gevill Mus tem Australia 6 3 6 2 6 4. Tie Nastise from Romania routed opponents 6 1 6 1 6 1 in the 12g event, highlighting a decisive day for the international field.
A blast at the Sydney Wide Store complex on Pitt Street wrecked two shops and damaged two others. Police believe the device housed in the record bar was a gelignite charge, ignited by a fuse, with no clear motive or suspect. Experts and bomb squads investigated, area sealed, and surrounding shops checked for further danger.
A seasonal rise in unfilled vacancies reported by the Labour Ministry highlights a sharp increase to 64,500 in May, with unemployed numbers narrowing by 911. The seasonally adjusted figures indicate the largest monthly rise in vacancies since records began in 1988, while the unemployment rate declined from 18.5 percent to 18.0 percent through May. State breakdowns show NSW at 2,120 vacancies and Victoria around 2,310, with other states varying.
London dispatch reports an Egyptian mummy, previously described as a princess, prompting prayers and interest as researchers seek to verify its identity and origin. The Times covers the developing story from the British press.
In Belfast a surge of violence hit Protestant strongholds as security forces feared a new offensive by Protestant militants. Police and army units clashed with Catholic-led factions in several engagements injuring a bus driver and prompting riots with hundreds arrested as demonstrators attacked police and windows.
Massada Israel Monday reports say Chancellor Brandt was shaken and four people injured when a helicopter touched down on the cliff top fortress above the Dead Sea. Security pushed Brandt clear, the craft dragged by wind and collided with an ancient wall near a 2,000 year old fort.
Sydney report details a rift within the NSW Labor Party as federal minister Frank Uren accuses state leadership of factional manipulation over preselection rules for Senate and Upper House candidates. NSW ALP President J P Ducker calls for internal dispute resolution while a nationwide appeal to Prime Minister Whitlam is said to be underway.
Melbourne records twenty new disease cases as Dr Ge fon toe and Dr Nal nue report on gastroenteritis occurrences. The notice highlights rising illness amid medical teams at the past ten days and urges observation after Communion rites and public health guidance.
The General Practitioners Society calls for a Royal Commission into doctors incomes to clear up what they deem nonsense. A delegation will discuss the issue with the Minister for Social Security in Sydney while officials plan overseas trips to study systems in Canada and Britain.
Ford workers staged a work action at the Liverbank plant amid tense talks yesterday. The walkout drew attention to labor concerns as management negotiates wages and conditions with the union leaders.
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