21 Mar 1972
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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Mar 21, 1972
Page
1
A massive bomb blast in Belfast's city centre killed four people, including two police officers and two civilians, with nineteen injured. The explosion followed a warning call to the Belle Telegraph and occurred near Donegall Street. Security forces blamed an intentional attempt to draw crowds into the area.
Canberra Transport Workers Union members meet at 1 pm to review a plan setting a 24 mph cap for city buses. The Interior Department said services halt from noon to midafternoon for the discussion and police had signaled drivers would not be prosecuted under section 145. The move affects riders and workers as delays ripple through city routes and schools while authorities seek guidance.
Ally Nish, longtime Canberra figure linked to YMCA and Rotary, died aged 11 according to a page 11 notice. The longtime NSW resident was privately cremated by her own wish. ashes to be interred locally.
Weather forecast predicts a cooler day with a maximum near 73 degrees. Yesterday’s high reached a different level, and the note compares it to the usual March maximum, indicating a return toward seasonal norms.
A late Belfast blast today killed and injured many people, with reports noting about 4100 injured and several dead. Authorities acknowledged fatalities and wounded as investigations begin.
The Prime Minister McMahon indicated the federal government would review foreign investment pricing amid evidence that capital inflow did not boost the economy. Treasurer Mahon noted fresh signs of reform and that Australia should enable local participation while foreign firms respect the national policy. The government aims to balance investment, ownership, and policy to safeguard monetary control.
An Aboriginal leader urged turning the Northern Territory into a Mecca for Aborigines, drawing on global support and envisioning a homeland free from European dominance. He framed the move as essential for Aboriginal self determination and cultural revival while framing statehood as a pathway to rights.
TNT reveals a mystery buyer position and announces an $11.5 million secret deal creating a 23.4 percent stake in Ansett Transport Industries, owner of Australia’s largest domestic airline. TNT plans to pursue intensive transport service expansion and notes further acquisitions may occur to reach a controlling share.
Moscow reports Soviet leader Brezhnev urged wider cooperation with the United States in a major policy speech to the Soviet Trade Union Congress. He warned that cooling relations with the US and China risk moral and strategic drift, and said Moscow seeks bilateral moderation within socialist principles. He noted talks with China should be founded on peaceful coexistence and proposed that improved US relations could advance peaceful coexistence and reduce sanctions.
The senior ACT petty sessions magistrate Sir Keohn said magistrate rates were not getting a fair go from the legal profession over listing matters for hearing in Canberra. Emmett spoke for a claimant asking that three matters set for yesterday be heard. delays were noted as about six matters remained for hearing and four civil cases settled out or pending. The court finished most matters before 1 pm with Nicholl's court continuing at 3 pm to conclude partially heard items.
In Vienna on Monday an alleged Nazi aide, Franz Noval, goes on trial for the fourth time since 1964. He is charged with complicity in the murder of hundreds of thousands of Jews and is described as an important figure assisting Eichmann with the final solution. He reportedly served as a railway superintendent for Eichmann's special unit.
A new ministerial lineup was circulated naming Jun as Minister and cabinet reshuffles including Thad as Treasurer. Reports say the decision came over a week ago and an official announcement is expected this week. Garland already acted as Treasurer, while Peacock is noted as Minister for External Relations and a prior Army minister relinquished the role.
Fragmented, OCR-like clipping outlines Japan pursuing dialogue with China while facing parliamentary and government strain. It references ministers, policy hurdles, and international diplomacy complexities amid a turbulent page excerpt.
Fragmented OCR reads about an AGC bid and a meeting in Australia. Mentions a $20 million figure and a fee placed by a club. Nearby notes refer to page content and an appeal section. Details are unclear due to damaged text and scattered fragments.
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