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Newspaper

Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Mar 15, 1973

Page

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Debate on Burchett Move Rejected in Senate Clash

The Democratic Kahor Party failed to secure immediate discussion on a motion by Senator Gair to appoint a Senate inquiry into Mr Wilfred Burchett. Liberal and Country Party opposition, with three independents, blocked the move after a three hour debate. The dispute touched on government prerogatives and potential party amalgamation rumors.

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Untitled Late News Fragments Point to Unknown Event

Fragmentary text references late news items and unclear topics. Names and specifics are obscured, leaving an incomplete report with ambiguous affiliations and outcomes.

$30m price cut on F111 to be sought

The Government will seek a $30 million rebate on the purchase of 24 F111 fighters for the RAAF from the United States. Defence Minister Barnard said negotiations with US officials are possible to reduce the aircraft’s price while ensuring Australia’s needs are met.

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PM moves for prices committee in Parliament

The Prime Minister Mr Whitlam will move in the House today for the setting up of a special parliamentary committee to review prices in key sectors. Opposition figures Mr Snedden and Mr Whitlam warned that prices would be reviewed continually and legislation would be introduced soon to formalize price controls.

Whitlam House of Representatives Ramard Whillem Ning Sneddlen Whillams3ia

Missing man found alive after helicopter rescue in Melbourne

A missing man, McMahon, was found alive by a fruit ice helicopter in outer Melbourne after wandering since Sunday. He was located under fir bushes with snow around, thanking the pilot and police for the rescue.

Melbourne Victorian McMahon Evie Mme le Rover Weigel

Environment minister pushes delay on PMG tower plan

The Environment and Conservation Minister Dr Cass leads Cabinet deliberations delaying the Black Mountain telecommunication project. Cabinet will consider a more thorough impact assessment in coming weeks as opposition questions the study’s adequacy and rationale for the tower at the Black Mountain site.

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Talks on Party Mergers

The Liberal Party discussed a merger with the Country Party while Country Party Leader Anthony said informal talks had occurred. He noted no philosophical obstacles to a merger though reservations exist about changing the party name and aligning with other groups.

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Divorce challenge unsettles state senate proceedings

The article reports a divorce challenge involving Senator Wright and the Attorney General, with the Lakers government office and several officials debating the Matrimonial Causes Act provisions. It notes a motion to disallow Wright and outlines procedural steps as the Senate debates the case and related rules.

Senate Mirai Seete Wright Perisoner

Urgent report on South Coast Aboriginal living conditions

Minister Bryant released a confidential 1960s report titled Remora Reconnaissance of Means for Aboriginal Advance. It urged rapid housing, sanitation, and employment improvements for about 1500 Aborigines on the South Coast NSW, noting high infant mortality and deaths from pneumonia and malnutrition. It called for training, better health facilities, and medical access, with cost estimates mid six figures and promises of systemic changes nationwide.

Bryant Nsw

Appointment of Senator Wheeldon to university council

Senator Wheeldon of the Labour Party in Washington has been appointed to the Nustrafiunation University Council to replace the Leader of the Government in the Senate, Senator Murphy.

Wheeldon Lab Nustrafiunation Unniversity Conncil Semnic Senmor Murphy

No relief in sight on price of meat headline

Meat prices in Canberra and across Australia are at record levels with no signs of relief. The report notes yesterday’s statements by authorities, contrasting with federal officials who had claimed recent increases in above production costs. The piece references impacts on the national economy and consumer costs.

Canperra Autrafin Inshusiriol Ahlenium Commission

Intoring committee action and policy notes amid new governance

The report outlines steps taken by the committee formed last December under Professor Karmel, aiming for rapid action. It references support from Washington State University channel and calls for accommodating policies and increasing entitlements. The piece mentions the Vapna New Guinen government and notes page references to broader financial and lottery coverage.

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