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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Mar 11, 1972

Page

2

Protester resumes embassy vigil near Israeli Embassy

A Victorian protester, Benjamin Methay of Noble Park, resumed a vigil opposite the Israeli Embassy in Yarralumla after an earlier acquittal on a Gaming Ordinance charge. An ACT constable observed Methay and his wife with placards on Turney Street as Methay demanded the release of political prisoners.

Benjamin Methay Noble Park Victoria Canberra Mechay Turrana Street Merbay Turnel

Thieves Loot Workshops in Canberra Suburbs

A Canberra CID report details thefts in Fyshwick and Holder. Thieves entered a Fyshwick office through a window, taking about 892 from petty cash. At Holder, a woodworking machine valued around 900 was stolen after forcing a window into a tin finished home.

Canberra Pyatwick Holder Tyne

Wreckage on Fraser Island Identified as Ship Fittings

The Minister for Ships and Transport says consultant identified metal objects found on Fraser Island as ship fittings. Initial reports described them as old iron. further inquiries by officials aim to confirm if the piece is part of a ship wreck. The minister referenced a 1914 passenger vessel loss near the area and noted efforts to compare found debris with known ship plans to verify identification.

Ikon Fraser Island Queensland Wally Dousonaultant

Ban on aiding firm blamed for motel collapse in Sydney

A union ban on the motel housing the Springbok rugby team was described as partly responsible for the leasing company going out of business. Proprietors said the ban by the Liquor and Nie Industries Union affected deliveries and finances, contributing to the company’s downfall. Several employees faced layoffs as the firm struggled to survive amid the dispute.

Sydney Unestone Newland Sigel Cockptt Hoel Cockspit Dni Mortage Liquor and Nie Industries Union Ohn More

Doctors urged to exercise caution on drugs in pregnancy

The Director General of Health Sir William Refshauge warned Australian doctors to be very careful when prescribing medicines to pregnant women especially in the first three months. He cited the Drug Evaluation Committee findings on amipramine and other antidepressants and tranquillisers, noting unpredictable effects on fetal development. The caution covers all Pregnant patients and nursing mothers with possible hazards outweighing benefits until full evaluation is done.

William Refshauge Jmade Sir William William Mestride Sveres Inge Bros Bros

Australian health panel backs limited hexachl bathing in hospitals

The Australian drug evaluation committee recommends restricted newborn bathing with hexachlorene, limited to hospitals and only for babies under medical supervision. Minister Sir Kenneth Anderson said the finding stems from overseas temporary visits and expert evaluations.

Kenneth Anderson

Scientific warning on chemical preservatives in lab work

The document warns about caramitiee and hexa-Chirophene recommending limited use for cleaning extensive bias and advises that in combination with bacteria preservation only very low concentrations should be used. It notes cautions and cautions in laboratory settings.

Fon Laboralor Animale

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