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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Jun 26, 1973

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RAN tanker leaves for French test zone

The Royal Australian Navy fleet tanker HMAS Supply sailed from Sydney to the French nuclear test area. It will meet the HMNZS Otago off Garden Island and no refueling details or duration were disclosed. New Zealand PM Kirk announced that migration minister Fraser Colman will board the Otago for the voyage, with five media reps aboard. The trip aims to publicise events in the remote zones and support for small nations, despite no entry into French waters.

Royal Australian Navy Sydney Navy Canberra Garden Island New Zealand HMNZ5 Otago Japan Wellington Fraser Colman HMNZS Auckland Kirk New Zealand Press Association New Zealand Broadcasting Corporation Britain Australia Canada National Party John Marshall Ome Mururoa Atoll Fun Spirit of Peace RAN Hmas Supply Sydney Harbour Picturegram

Brezhnev Hints at Early SALT Pact Prospects

Brezhnev signaled a long-term nuclear arms limit accord could come within six to eight months after his farewell speech. He noted Moscow hoped for a SALT agreement early next year and framed detente as integral to global stability across Europe Asia Africa and the Middle East.

United States Paris Fted Moscow Europe Asia Africa Latin America Middle Far East

Deadly bar fire in New Orleans’ French Quarter

A flash blaze swept through a bar in the French Quarter of New Orleans killing two people. Police described the hotel as old and disreputable, with witnesses alleging a deliberate arson attack involving two men and petrol.

Kacen New Orleans

Power strikes end as NSW lifts power rationing

Power rationing in New South Wales ended at midnight after five hours of talks. NSW Labor Council, State Electricity Commission, and Minister Fife reached a compromise to pursue a 35 hour week for power workers and to meet the Premier or other ministers. ACT Authority plans to lift voluntary restrictions once supply is adequate. Victoria also ends dispute with workers accepting a $71 interim shift penalty rise.

NSW Labor Council State Electricity Commission Robert Askin Labour Council Canberra ACT Electricity Authority Peter Alexander NSW Electricity Commission Alexander Victoria State Industrial Commission Alexander Beattie SW Electricity Commisson

NSW minister lifts electrical use restrictions after talks

Sydney reports say NSW Minister for Mines Fife promised to inform Labor Council of a potential compromise before a 35 hour week committee meets. Restrictions on domestic electricity will lift from midnight, with commercial limits easing 4pm to 9pm. Industrial caps are to be relaxed as soon as possible after further discussions.

Sydney Nsw Fife Labour Council

Late News Delay Statement On Wiretap Inquiry

Mr Jono Dean stated he did not conduct an investigation that President Ninon claimed cleared all Administration employees of the wiretap. He said he would have advised the President against pushing such a claim.

International We Paris-Sud University Philippe Manin Curler Robert Gion. Menda AAP Jono Dean Sant Ninon Pug Associated Press Dean

GM H Holden to close Adelaide plant in rationalisation move

General Motors Holden announced the closure of its Adelaide plant as part of a company wide rationalisation. The South Australian Trades and Labour Council secretary J E Shannon said unionists were unhappy about the proposals while Vehicle Builders Union state secretary B K Abbott noted the move reflects plant streamlining across the Commonwealth.

Adelaide General Motors Holden's South Australian Trades and Labour Council J.E. Shannon Commonwealth The Vehicle Builders Union B. K. Abbott

Marihuana linked with mental ills

A Commonwealth Health report ties marijuana use to psychiatric problems and brain damage. It notes some patients developed psychosis or personal crisis after using the drug, with hyperactivity and agitation common. The report says symptoms did not appear before use and highlights effects on adolescent development.

Commonwealth Department of Health

DJ theft charge in Canberra petty sessions

A 34 year old man appeared before Mr Dobson at Canberra Petty Sessions yesterday over the theft of 19 613 from David Jones Pty Ltd on January 9 this year. The court granted a tally and adjourned the case to allow further inquiries I could not determine the exact phrasing for the last part about his residence within the text.

Dobson Canberra Petty David Jones Pty Ltd

Whitlam to Meet Nixon in Washington July 30

Prime Minister Whitlam accepted an invitation to meet U S President Nixon in Washington on July 30 1973. The visit, arranged during a busy week, will occur with Nixon meeting other leaders including Tanaka, Bhutto and a Canada heads event in Canada.

Whitlam Nixon de of Foreign Affairs Washington Mixon Mr Whitlam White House San Clemente California Tanaka Commonwealth Heads of Government Canada Bangladesh Bhutto Washington Hanimentean Aiseli New York National Press Club Asia Society Business Rae Commerce

Surgeons want scheme inquiry in Salvation Army red shield appeal

The Salvation Army will hold its annual Red Shield appeal on Sunday. The Can Ave Times reports a one page feature on the Army’s work and a call for a scheme inquiry by surgeons to support the campaign.

Salvation Army Canave the Army

Minister Criticizes GM Computer Lotteries Special 2377

The Minister for Overseas Trade and the Minister for Secondary Industry, Dr Cairns, criticized the GM computer lotteries Special 2377 and Ordinary 67348 as part of a broader economic policy debate. The remarks highlighted concerns over state lottery procurement and potential impacts on trade and industry.

Dr Cairns Gm-H

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