08 Mar 1972
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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Mar 08, 1972
Page
1
NSW objects to a federal decentralisation report arguing the Commonwealth seeks to reassign authority. The record notes tension over the 1971 Teller piece dated October 28 1971 and ongoing committee discussions, with NSW departments signaling distrust of the proposed changes.
Former Canberra Tourist Bureau director MI Dunbar died yesterday at 69 after a long illness. He led the bureau for 38 years and was a prominent figure in opening clubs and service organisations in Canberra. His passing ends a lengthy era of local tourism leadership and civic involvement.
Melbourne Tuesday report says former Australian diving champion Row Masters, known as Olly Pian, was killed in a head on collision on the Princes Highway Gippsland yesterday.
On Traer Island beach debris shows cannon fragments embedded in sand near a wreck. Warden reports uncovering brass casings and possible musket or cannon remains near the waterline. Local officials say excavation may continue as they confirm the discovery and coordinate with authorities.
Orientation notice from Canberra reports the Spunie Centre events in March with details about Ker Mie Ausra visiting, outlining schedule and participation at the ACT events in the capital city.
The Commonwealth Government moves to appoint an arbitrator to probe general practitioner fees under a proposed national health participant scheme. The aim is to ensure only patients of doctors charging a set fee would access certain benefits, with the process shaping the future of physician payment policies. The move follows pressure from the government and responses from medical bodies wary of binding fee schedules amid debates about access and cost.
A dispute between doctors and the Government in New South Wales escalates as Department of Health findings show GPs charging above the common fee. Federal and NSW discussions continue with AMA input sought and a Senate briefing planned.
In the Southern Highlands chaotic election scene leaves pallor papers destroyed. Mr Kamsada notes piles of completed ballots and damaged material while the office struggles to account for votes. Officials report delays and lingering uncertainty as the count proceeds.
Ansett Airlines and TAA plan new internal schedules to reduce par alle routing on main lines. Government pressure drives altered peak departures, while ministers promise closer study of Tasmanian and New Guinea routes. Debate centers on passenger preferences and broader timing alignments amid regional service shifts.
Wimbledon champion Evonne Goolagong said she might not play in this year's Women's Federation Cup in Johannesburg. She cited possible restrictions and the controversy over wearing a special badge, with details of the plan and conditions yet to be clarified by officials and Australian officials.
A chaotic, partially legible report notes attempts by Australian officials to secure the release of an Australian man detained in China. Government sources say talks and representations have continued, with no clear outcome by early February.
A fragment from a page reports parental opposition to a teaching bill, noting Australian context and parliamentary discussion. The text mentions the ACT committee and broader world concerns, but specifics are unclear. The readable portion centers on parents and legislative debate over education policy.
Fragmentary notes describe health concerns and government actions in Royal Newcause town. Mentions hospital access, public petitions, and eligibility questions related to public health, with references to pages on world news parliament and finance sections. The legible parts point to policy debates on hospital stays and treatment accessibility.
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