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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Jun 23, 1973

Page

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Boy 3 Recovers After Micro Surgery At Hospital

A three year old boy, badly injured when his foot was drawn into tractor blades, underwent two micro surgeries at St Vincent's Hospital. Doctors, including Dr Wayne Merrion, described the procedures as successful, restoring tendons and enabling movement. The child may wear a caliper for now but could one day play football again.

Melbourne Calvi Walpa Copeland Rudolf Calyi Ashiji Sieum Seve Ido St Vincent's Hospital Ake Calsad van Paid St Vincent's Wayne Merrion Australis Morison Morrison

Talks ordered on Sydney power dispute Friday

Talks ordered on Friday by the Industrial Commission to avert a prolonged power strike in NSW. President Alexander Beattie called on the Electricity Commission and the striking unions to attend a compulsory conference Monday morning, presiding himself. If no settlement, the State Cabinet may consider provisions under the Arbitration Act on Tuesday, potentially spreading the dispute to other areas.

Sydney Industrial Commission Nsw Alexander Beattie

Power Dispute Threatens Reno Peak Demand Strike

NSW power workers press for a 35 hour week backed by the Labour Council. Government invokes emergency regulations with penalties up to 31,000 for breaches. The dispute centers on weekly hours while many plants remain shut or operating under strain. The situation risks further outages during peak demand periods.

NSW Power

Union se riELBOURNE, riday. In a surprise move today

In a surprising development, union officials announced a sudden strategic shift with potential impact on local negotiations and staffing at key Melbourne workplaces. Details remained scarce as executives prepared statements.

Rielbourne,riday

End of SS demands higher shift allowance from SEC and ERA

The article reports on men's claim for higher shift pay backed by professional ringers and senior members. The ACT Electricity Rue proposes voluntary power usage limits for households during peak periods to reduce demand. Secretary Mr Peter Alexander notes the situation is uncertain but hints strike action by SW electricity workers could be possible under ACT provisions.

SS Wens ACT Electricity Canberca Peter Alexander

World Court calls halt to Pacific tests

The International Court of Justice urged France to stop further tests in the Pacific, granting Australia’s interim request by eight votes to six. Prime Minister Whitlam welcomed the swift ruling as the Foreign Ministry in Paris said it would study the judgment before commenting.

Aest Mé Whitlam France

ICJ blocks French nuclear tests by ruling for Australia

The International Court of Justice granted Australia an interim measure against France to halt atmospheric tests in the South Pacific. Eight to one vote backed Australia and New Zealand arguments that further tests could threaten Australian territory, with a ruling on a similar New Zealand request expected later.

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Ford to lay off 1400 Geelong workers after restrictions

Ford managing director Brian Inglis said once Victoria's power restrictions end the Geelong plant would shed more than 1,400 jobs. Anglia, blaming a five week delay in vehicle builders, stated the company holds excess stock and cannot continue production at the facility.

Melbourn F Ford, Motor Company Brian Inglis Victoria Ford Geelong Sar Anglia Brosdmaidows Aaid

Broken beer sale driver incident described in garbled note

A garbled OCR fragment mentions beer and a forklift driver sequence near a Torelie walk, with deliberate damage described. Names, places, and concrete facts are unclear, yielding a minimal item about a suspicious disturbance without verifiable details.

Whitlam Eyes France Action After Court Ruling

The Prime Minister said Australia hopes France acts in line with the court order granting an injunction until legality of nuclear tests is further considered. He praised the court, government allies, and counsel, warning ongoing tests could defy the world’s highest judicial tribunal and threaten peace and security.

Whitlam France Aus Australia Australany Whitlang Atromes- General Sensor Murphy Nr RF Ellicom Briish Beng Aed

France Won't Comment on Court Competence Yet

Paris reports quote Jane Ministry spokesman saying comment will come only after further steps. He reiterated France does not recognise the court's competence in defence matters.

Murphy France Foreign Ministry Defence Ministry

Skylab Recovery Test Conducted East of California

A premature fragment reports a Skylab recovery test was conducted miles east of California. Details on the vessel, timing, and outcomes are unclear in the readable text.

Miles Soat California

Hostile witness declared in Australian damages case

In the ACT Supreme Court, Justice Fox declared Domenico Vocione a hostile witness for the defence in a damages suit by Paolo Vociano over injuries from a August 1971 car crash on Goyder Street. Vociano’s counsel opposed the move, arguing the witness was hostile but not fully adverse.

ACT Supreme Court Justice Fox Domenica” Vor Queanbeyan Asa Nrma Insurance. Ltd Vociasno Bry Paolo Vociano Goyder Street Maxwell K. G. Ges Paolo Vocisane Domenico Vocimeo Ges Mrz B. Roman Fontes E Ellie

Navy base closures spark Rhode Island impact

Washington reports the US Navy trims bases in an economy drive. The cuts disproportionately affect Rhode Island, with page 3 coverage. A Melbourne staging of A Midsummer Night's Dream by Peter Brooks differs from the original, per theatre notes on page 9.

US Navy Rhode Island Washington Peter Brooks Melbourne Paul Barina Giscvesey Brook Leas

Geanley Blainey Myth Debunked In War Cause Review

A critical review explodes the myth of accidental or unintentional war in Geanley Blainey’s work The Causer of War, arguing the tone and analysis reveal deliberate causation rather than chance. The piece challenges readers to reassess traditional narratives and examine underlying motives shaping conflict.

Geanley Blainey Lor Co Tine — Pei

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