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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Mar 23, 1973
Page
1
The Queanbeyan Milk Vendors Association boosted milk to 1s 9d a pint, citing increased costs and travel to Canberra. Spokesman says the rise aligns with recent pricing in nearby regions and reflects profit margins, as vendors face higher supply expenses despite local competition.
Ampol Petroleum Ltd and Total Oil Co to construct an $80 million refinery at Lucas Heights, 50 miles south of Sydney, on NSA Government land. The plant aims for at least 78,000 barrels per day capacity and should be in operation within three years. The managing director, Mr Ay B Harris, outlined the project details yesterday.
The Attorney General Senator Murphy met with ASIO Director General Peter Barbour in Canberra to discuss security matters related to Croatian terrorism and the broader fight against extremism. Murphy praised police work and said cooperation across states was essential, with details to be provided in the Senate next week.
The Attorney General's Department is drafting legislation to grant authors a share of royalties whenever their works are borrowed from libraries. A spokesman said officers are working on this bill amid long standing author campaigns for remuneration. The move follows a prior library rights proposal tied to an election campaign context.
The article details a dispute at the minister’s home site as a group led by Enerhy Lind Alte and Enderby press for payment and recognition. Workers, including roofers and distributors, ended a stoppage after an agreement with contractors and a negotiating committee, with expectations for a resumed back-to-work by Friday.
The Department of External Territories will be disbanded on December 1, aligning with self government transfer to the Papua New Guinea Government. Staff faced uncertain transfers, with no guaranteed reassignment and possible redistribution of functions to Foreign Affairs and other departments as self-government programs proceed.
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The entry notes negligible chances of rescue but continued effort amid pain and discomfort. It mentions Susie and Vickie lacking a father, Dr David Lewis guiding Sydney on a October 19 voyage in a 42 foot steel ship toward Antarctica, with arrival January 30. History appears tomorrow in The Canberra Times.
The Capita Texitocy Minister Enlerby proclaims April 24 a public holiday in the ACT, aligning with Easter Monday on April 33 as per the 1988 holidays schedule. The decision grants workers a break from Good Friday April 20 to April 28, affecting many workplaces and observances.
Hobart reports the Federal Government will ban cigarette advertising on television as color television is introduced and may extend the restriction to alcohol and other drugs. Minister Dr Everingham outlined steps, including press advertising limits and a proposed ad content screening policy, with a cautious federal stance and calls for state cooperation.
Professor Franks Fonnet urged expansion of coastal cities amid disputes and cautioned against deceptive policies. The report notes political stances in Ireland and security council discussions in Latin America, with a focus on funding, Catholic-Protestant tensions, and proposed canal deals. Also mentions football knockout fixtures and ongoing entertainment and classifieds on pages 10 to 15.
Soviet Communist Party Leader Mr Brezhnev is expected to visit the United States this year. The discussions aim to ease tensions and promote peace while addressing significant policy differences with the American administration.
A dented report notes Prince Rainier and Grace of Monaco will visit the Ween Paine Cuslan in Tayrminia. Later this year John Hailded, a federal official, says members of the Japanese Royal Family may also visit. Figures show 745% dumblers from overseas and 20.4% train Taseianin.
The Department of Foreign Affairs completes its long renegotiation begun over two years ago. Dick Woolcott is named head of the new South Asia Division while David Anderson shifts to North and West Asia. The overhaul creates two first assistant secretary roles and reorganizes Pacific and Western into a new West Asia and Sino East branch led by John Lavell. Michael Conic heads North Asia under Anderson. South Asia splits into Mainland and Southeast Asia sections. Gerry Nuner assumes control of the Joint Forces and Garry Woodward becomes Ambassador to Burma. The Mainland Branch is to be run by Peter Henderson with overseas posting anticipated. The change reflects the minister Whitlam and PM emphasis on Asian regional organization.
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