23 Mar 1972
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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Mar 23, 1972
Page
1
A Canberra Department of the Interior notice describes Ginninderra School House near Hill as available for lease. The old building, once the Ginninderra school site, could be used for residence or a new purpose, with plans for display boards and refreshments at a public sale.
A fragmented report outlines a WHO Geneva meeting and Canberra health officials debate on hospital management. Key figures Sir Renner Ayilersons and Sir Willa Refshiange are noted along with ministers De Pibes and Benatar Greenwood. The text mentions a national development commission and a proposed 26 million central sterilising facility.
A fragmented OCR line references names and places with unclear context. The readable portion mentions Se Ame and Et, with stray letters suggesting a personal or event note. No coherent event or identifying facts emerge.
Dr John Guise after secret talks with the Pangu Party surfaced as the main candidate for Papua New Guinea's leadership. The meeting at Dr Reuben Taureka's home drew no comment from Guise or Pangu. The United Party and other factions weigh support as Somare and Chan evaluate backing and coalition options.
Mr Frank Gardiner urged today an inquiry into an allegation that a man sentenced in 1970 to ten weeks jail remained a prisoner due to an alcohol cure program. Gardiner said the detainee was a victim of red tape and a bureaucratic mix up within the Queensland Department of Health.
Critics in Canberra and elsewhere condemn the Northern Territory inquiry proviso affecting Aboriginal testimony on health services. They accuse officials of suppressing evidence and hindering claims about medical care, while urging full participation and accountability.
Adelaide reports a Liberal-Country League power struggle as Mr Steele Hall seeks to retake Opposition leadership. Young Liberals push to rescind Hall’s resignation, aiming for a rapid reversal at Friday’s LCL council meeting. Federal Liberal party presence signals high stakes and possible party split.
A recut report on mining and the environment shows two considerable back downs from the approach advocated by the mining price Canberra secretariat. The article outlines corruption, budget cuts, and price impacts with references to market pages and editorials.
The TAA presented its case to Prime Minister Mel Mahon on renewing the no airline policy. Sir Frederick Scherger and officials outlined the industry shift with ATT owning 23 percent of ATL shares, urging broader air and road transport integration and legislative changes to enable new aircraft and hotel resort ownership.
Prime Minister Heath met Northern Ireland leader Faulkner in London for crucial talks on an Ulster peace initiative. Faulkner flew from Belfast to Downing Street, pledging to back his government’s judgment while the Unionist Party supports keeping Northern Ireland as part of the United Kingdom. Observers expect discussion on phasing out internment and future power.
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