24 Mar 1972
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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Mar 24, 1972
Page
1
Fragmented Liberal ranks spark debate over Opposition stance as internal rifts surface around Prime Minister and government handling. Party figures including senators and MPs grapple with strategy while public protests shape the political atmosphere amid leadership tensions.
In a confusing report a woman claiming to be the wife of Powell drops her claim as investigators outline the events of the night. The article references Adam Clayton Powell and a court action tied to a search for a former congressman amid legal proceedings and a potential estate dispute.
Amendment to the Motor Traffic Ordinance removes speed restrictions based on weight for buses and other heavy vehicles. The report references sections and meetings, noting ongoing review by relevant departments and officials in Canberra.
London reports say the Ulster Cabinet met to study Britain's peace plan for Northern Ireland. Prime Minister Faulkner sat with Heath in London, with possible next steps via private secretaries. Sources hint at concessions on internment, Catholic minority rights, and a major economic program, while a ministerial post for a Northern Ireland government ally may be considered.
Reader to What Doctors’ Voice complains a Canberra general practitioner charged two fees for one visit. A health department spokesperson says the patient alleges a false receipt was presented. The complainant asks readers to pursue action, noting separate consults and fees cited for multiple medical conditions.
The Broken Hill Proprietary Company Ltd signs an 85 million dollar deal to supply about 4 million tons of steel billets over the next two years. The Time in London reports the contract, linked to European demand and a resumption of deliveries by late June 1973, with details appearing on page 15.
Fragmented OCR text shows manufacturers urging reform within the sector. The Victorian Chamber of Manufactures is cited, with mention of meetings held this week and calls for change in leadership and approach. The source names directors and regional figures, but details are garbled and unclear.
Fragmented article notes ongoing discussions on public service hours in France and naval arrangements in the Indian Ocean, with brief mentions of Canada and Canberra. The piece references political and international topics across multiple regions, including China, Indo-China, and public administration themes, but the readable text is incomplete and scattered.
An RAAF Troquois helicopter attached to NAS Squadron Fairhalln was damaged in a crash about 18 miles southeast of Queanbeyan during a training mission. The crew and instructor were reported in satisfactory condition, with investigations to follow after wreckage analysis.
A Rhodesian nationalist guerrilla alliance in Dar es Salaam disclosed a united command plan labeled Tevaluriomary war. The move unites ten banned groups seeking coordinated action against the Rhodesian government and its institutions.
Seven Hackett schoolgirls saw their walkathon fund restored after missing seventy four dollars. Readers and local shops donated funds following a published appeal in The Courier and The Canberra Times. The total reached 11 28 as volunteers and editors rallied to help the Marymead fundraiser.
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