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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Mar 16, 1973

Page

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Security to be toughest ever in Canberra

Canberra braces for unprecedented security during the prime minister's visit. Police will enforce tight restrictions, with helicopter patrols and street closures planned to prevent threats. Officials warn of intensified measures days ahead of the event, aiming to protect officials and crowds.

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Delivery fee rules for ACT vendors spark new price limits

The Capital Territory Department outlines a proposed minimum delivery charges for tertiary vendors, detailing fees of up to 32 for daily deliveries and minimums for pint, turin, and daldrt earnon. Households may see changes as authorities warn against overcharging.

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Women Police Advancing in Auckland Traffic Force

Auckland city Traffic Committee selected women applicants for the police force, signaling a shift to gender equality in the department. The move follows similar openings historically dominated by men, with women now eligible to join under the same conditions.

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Government to set up prices committee in Parliament

The Treasurer Mr Croan moved to establish a ten member Prices Committee of Parliament with power to inquire into complaints about private firm price rises. Seven House of Representatives members and three Senators would convene to gather evidence, report, and consider price regulation measures to curb inflation. Debate ended with adjournment.

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Refugee shot at Berlin wall by East German guards

United Press International reports an East German border guard shot a refugee attempting to flee to the French sector of Berlin. Witnesses saw an ambulance take the man away on a covered stretcher with no sign of life. Police officials stated they assumed he was dead and denounced the fear in the city.

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ACT education authority plan outlined by minister

A paper suggesting an ACT education authority with a five member part time council and a four member review panel was released by Minister Beazley. The plan includes appointments from the Minister Advisory Council ACT Parents and Citizens and ACT Commonwealth Leaders Federation with a target to start by the 1974 school year and a April 21 submission deadline.

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Federation approves inquiry into ACY Commonwealth education reforms

The Minister and parent teacher groups react to the plan for a review panel on AC education in 1974. Mr P W Connor notes broad support for an independent inquiry as March 27 council and April general federation meetings prepare submissions. The ACT Council of Parents and Chiefs Associations welcomes the process and stresses timely reform before the 1973 end.

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Formation of ACT land body planned amid government drive

Fragmentary OCR shows a plan to form an ACT land body and a commission under federal administration. Mentions of currency, legal actions, and regional governance hint at policy shifts. Other readable notes reference trials, transport industries, a rifle shoot, and lifestyle pages with classified ads.

Move to disband L-CL sparks opposition split talk

ADELAIDE Thursday The Deputy Leader of the Opposition Mr R Milhouse locates that the Jang established L-CL should disband He says a split in the party along metropolitan and country lines is inevitable The Leader Dr Exstick responds Milhouse advocates two warring factions Rural conservative push prompts debate over Liberal Fairy role in regional politics

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Drink drivers to lose insurance in new Australian scheme

In Melbourne a new insurance rule threatens indemnity for drivers with blood alcohol levels over 0.1. Australian insurers in the Tani Tas ter group will refuse cover for accident damages, raising the national standard beyond prior state limits. The Fire and Accident Underwriters Association notes varied limits across states, with 0.08 in Victoria and ACT at 0.08, and 0.1 elsewhere.

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Defence to launch 15 year strategic assessment plan

Australia’s Defence and Foreign Affairs ministries will undertake a 15 year strategic assessment to shape contingencies and capabilities. Minister Barnard announced at the National Press Club that fellowships will be created at the Strategic and Defence Studies Centre to study regional force structure, foreign policy links, and long term basing options. The plan aims to evaluate manpower, equipment, and potential arms control and peace avenues over the next decade and beyond.

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