24 Jun 1972
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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jun 24, 1972
Page
1
Severe winds up to sixty miles per hour and heavy rain lashed Sydney causing roofs to lift and boats to crash onto rocks. Power outages rose as electric lines failed and fire crews stood by. The storm disrupted transport and damaged buildings across the area with reports of flooding and downed trees.
London reports the pound will be allowed to float in foreign exchange markets after a week of heavy pressure. Chancellor Anthony Barber stated that international capital movements forced the move to avoid reversion to prior restrictions, with several central banks in Europe monitoring the situation. The Treasury noted markets would be monitored closely during the adjustment period. Australia and Japan also cited currency actions as part of wider realignments affecting trade and capital flows.
Mr Barry Holloway, a National party member, won the PNG Speakership after a fractured contest. The rival candidate John Manske failed to stand, while Holloway previously won a 1964 seat and helped found the Panu Party in 1967, later defending a highlands seat against United challenger Veet Weetman.
The Prime Minister announced a new group within his department to coordinate decentralisation and urban renewal across Commonwealth agencies. The plan, promoted months ago by Mr McMahon, aims to unite work from Shipping and Transport, Housing, Interior, Works and the Environment, with other departments involved to a lesser extent. Details remain scarce as Premiers Conference discussions focused on broader urban policy and state needs.
Reports from Belfast describe ongoing gun battles between gunmen and the Army after an IRA halt order. Amid tight security, officials in Canberra and Sydney discuss political and budget implications, including Commonwealth housing plans and aboriginal housing funds.
A garbled wartime dispatch describes a firefight or explosion causing casualties among a group linked to the Army. It mentions a late midnight action, public response plans, and claims that a bullet originated from dissenters aiming to influence the sequence of events and political outcomes.
The Broken Hill Pyro Ltd plans to acquire nine Burragorang Valley coalmines from Clutha Development Pty Ltd in NSW. The sale, valued around 90 million, aims to fuel BHPs expansion into coal export and potential railway developments to Port Kembla. Details indicate ongoing supply needs and a shift to integrated transport for coal.
A Melbourne boy had his severed foot sewn back on in a ten hour operation at St Vincent's Hospital. Doctors said the operation was lengthy but the surgeons remained optimistic about the outcome. Police reported the incident occurred on a farm and are investigating the mishap.
A 40 year old woman had her right middle finger severed when a door jammed at her home in Engsting. She and her son sought medical help at Southland District Hospital then were moved by ambulance to Prince of Wales Hospital Randwick for micro surgery to reattach the finger.
Reported Israeli air raids hit targets near the ceasefire lines in the Mount Hermon region. Military spokesmen described direct hits on large sites as the raid began around 9:20 pm ABST. No casualties details were confirmed.
United States official Diaid Hale approved a plan to note the site in Mount Meweh. In women seating, they fear a change. Press dyes alma Wyld. Mement decided yesterday in Higubabnee to appropiate. Tom enfore: Impodmance and 'Shesing evant i Sieh.
Report notes an incident between last Sunday and yesterday involving Saldarrane and a glast Pures. The article provides few readable specifics beyond the event timing and parties named.
Fragmented text reports a deferred government decision on a large nuclear power station near Pau Stemagreme campmor with mentions of professors and national policy. Other items reference rent reductions for servants, rugby league seeding, Nixon era mentions, and censorship debates.
A fragmented OCR page lists sections and topics such as Churches Gardening Comics and Special features with scattered page numbers and partial headings. It preserves layout hints without coherent narrative or full articles.
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