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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Mar 14, 1973

Page

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Duke Conservationists Protest Antenna Tower Plan

A protest greeted the Duke during a Canberra visit as supporters opposed a proposed telecommunication tower on Black Mountain near the RAAF Base. The Duke of Edinburgh, visiting Australia with ACF leaders, met officials including Prime Minister Sir Paul Blashuck and environment minister Dr Cass White. The event sparked demonstrations urging preservation of Black Mountain nature reserves while a report to the government on the tower plans was promised for next week.

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Late News: Unclear Text Fragment Prompts Brief

Damaged OCR snippet mentions payors and unions with scattered names. Readable facts are minimal. no clear event, date, or organization is extractable. Cannot determine a coherent news item from the fragment.

Milk tokens run valueless after vendor abandons routes

Hundreds of milk token holders in Arundy Cook and Macquarie areas found their tokens worthless after Mr Gail Kirkwood abandoned his routes last week. Other vendors stepped in, but token acceptance remains on an oath basis only. ACT Milk Distributors representative Syatman Macleod says several households with current tokens cannot be served. some tokens are worth about $3 to 126 tokens, while delivery promises vary and some vendors refuse Kirkwood tokens.

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Australian economy shows strong growth in latest quarter

Treasury says the economy grew strongly and notes a surplus around 100 million dollars in the three months to February. Pay balance improved with little or no major capital outflow, and financial conditions remained easy amid signs of easing inflation.

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Hungarian defects amid ICCS ceasefire oversight

A Hungarian defected amid ICCS ceasefire work as the Far Australia embassy spokesman cited by AP reported the embassy identified the van. Daher sources name Mr Gyorgy Waltney as a member of the four nation ICCS overseeing the Vietnam ceasefire.

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Cabinet talks on house costs and price rises

Government vows to curb unjustified price rises in housing amid shortages. Housing costs blamed on high demand and supply gaps. Minister for Housing John son says aid to the building industry will be considered as the government prepares to confront rising prices in housing and related materials.

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Whitlam plans China trade mission and talks on visit

Prime Minister Whitlam announced a forthcoming Australian trade mission to China led by Overseas Trade Minister Cairns and chairman Tan Metennan. The group includes industry and bank representatives as they seek stronger diplomatic and economic ties. A separate Tokyo trip to Japan was also noted for late October, with possible meetings in France and Canada related to Commonwealth conferences.

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Whitlam defends preferential voting system stance in parliament

Opposition attacks on voting method stir debate as Mr Whitlam reiterates support for the present or a preferred system. He says the next election should run under the preferential arrangement, while critics claim the plan risks undermining democracy.

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Substantial wage rise urged to curb unrest

Melbourne report: ACTU industrial advocate Robert Jolly told the Federal Arbitration Commission that a substantial national wage rise is necessary to prevent unrest. He argued that past increases in the 1970s caused widespread discontent and urged a modern, humanitarian approach to set minimum wage levels, seeking a rise from 43 to 1 per week. The hearing resumes after last December’s session.

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Canberra Hospital abortion debate moves to board meeting

Challenge to Mr Enderby of the Canberra Hospital Board prompts a special 6.30pm meeting to explain the merits of abortion on request. Allan Fraser, chairman, notes the hospital would serve those who know how to access it while Mr Ker fears Enderby may not provide timely information. A spokesman says the minister has received notice and accepted the committee’s request, with restructuring needed on short notice.

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Electoral Bill debated over representation aims and boundaries

Minister for Services and Property Mr Daly introduced a bill to reduce variation in electorate size and ensure equal representation. He criticized past boundary manipulation and urged a one vote one value principle, noting the bill does not alter the total number of seats but strengthens fair apportionment across regions.

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Territory control changes rejected in ACT advisory

Fragmented article fragment notes rejection of territorial control shifts in the Australian Capital Territory. Mentions ACTING President Thowke and anti social groups, plus references to currency, European deals, and European political tensions. Includes scattered notes on education, ministers, and transportation faults.

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