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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Mar 24, 1973

Page

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Singing lessons at Narrabundah school visit by PNG lecturers

Visiting lecturers from Papua New Guinea will teach at Canberra's College of Advanced Education until November. Eight lecturers will conduct sessions with Narrabundah Primary School pupils and integrate Western and indigenous education styles. The group will visit schools nationwide, including a Narrabundah stop where children showcased surprising singing skills. A barbecue in Narrabri will honor the visitors and express appreciation from students and teachers.

Helen ‘Vsila Bougainville Teachers’ College of Papua New Guinea Narrabundah Narrabundah Primary School Gin Helen Tsilay Dellege Bourguinville New Britain Mise Tella Papua New Gales Shy Canberts College of Advanced Education Australia Narrabindah Wreap Chidren Bolt Ei Wwe Papua

Threat to Caltex petrol supplies

Reports from Canberra warned Caltex petrol supplies could run short due to a continuing dispute at the Australian Oil Refinery Ltd plant in Kamal NSW. Production workers walked off March Le causing fear of fuel shortages. A Caltex spokesman said shoring was possible if petrol could not be obtained from Sydney. Service stations reported adequate reserves but warned stock would run low if the strike continued, with possible shortages through the week.

Galtes Cartberra Australian Oil Refinery Ltd Kamel Nsw Provest 2 Fearsan Valion Avhieh Canberra Sydney Cowell

Electoral changes warning and party stances in parliament

The Minister for Services and Property Daly warns against quick electoral changes under amendments to the Electoral Act. He says Liberal Party leaders and government ministers face pressure as debates consider double dissolution if the Senate blocks the bill. Tony Anthony notes Liberal opposition, while Canberran party meetings weigh the political costs and timing of the bill’s passage.

Mr Daly Ope House of Representatives Meily Sir Daly Fale Liberal Party Bamperatie Labor Senate Isi Enouam Counntry Party Tony Daly Beiseane Anthony Sai

Canberra Weather Report Reflects Cloudy Cool Day

The forecast for Canberra calls for cloudy periods and a high near 21 degrees. Winds are easterly to south east at 5 to 10 knots by the lake. Rain totals yesterday peaked around Canberra with 64 points at Kivett, 6 points at Stromlo Forest, and 55 points at Fisher. Yesterday's high reached about 16.7 degrees.

Canberra Kivett Stromlo Forest Fisher

Australia to establish full diplomatic ties with Vatican

The government is to announce tomorrow the establishment of full diplomatic relations with the Vatican. Australian Ambassador Malcolm Booker is expected to be credited to the Papal State as next steps unfold, with several prominent politicians named as likely candidates for the post. Previous attempts by the former government to start Vatican relations were unsuccessful after years of negotiation.

Tommorrow Vatican Malcolm Booker

Government to build more own offices to curb rents

Australia wide remarks by Minister for Services and Property Mr Daly at Brisbane speech cite yearly leases costing over 30 million dollars. He notes government space exceeds six million square feet and argues increasing own buildings will curb escalating rents across cities including Sydney Melbourne Canberra Adelaide Perth Hobart.

Australia Mr Daly Daly Brisbane Mc Daly Sydney Sane Melbourne Canberra Adelaide Perth Hobart

Queensland growth study plan announced for four centers

Prime Minister Whitlam and Queensland Premier Bielke Petersen announced investigations into development growth centres in Townsville, Rockhampton Fitzroy Basin, Gladstone, and the Moreton district. Federal and Queensland officials will survey tasks and coordinate efforts, aiming for intergovernmental cooperation similar to the Albury Wodonga project. Agreement on three issues but no full resolution of main conflicts.

Brisbane Queensland Whitlam Bielke- Petersen Townsville Rockhampton-Fitzroy Basin Gladstone Moreton District Whittam Sad Gjelke-Powersen Rt. A. Lansdown Queenslant CN. Barton Misie Lansdown Bartun Canberra Victoria Nsw Alburs Wodonga The Teaders

Wham Whitlam Meets Torres Strait Islanders Over Land Rights

A joint news conference shows a push by Whitlam and advisers for Torres Strait Islanders land rights and Aboriginal reserve discussions in Queensland. They pledge federal and state cooperation, address currency and security matters, and aim for improved relations with a focus on land tenure and development.

Queemsland R B. Lansdown C. Karon

Great Race Returns Soon on NSW Highways

A vintage day in New South Wales features the Great Race with classic cars from the Car Club Australia. Two 1587 recompives of NSW Railways will pace between Queanbeyan and Dungendors as part of a veteran car rally. The old car, famed for downhill speed, is favored to win the unofficial event amid a orderly display of well maintained machinery proving modern transport beats noisy emissions.

New South Wales ISIS Yee Car Club Australly Haxeen Alam

Uren Plan to Bar Refinery Project

The Minister for Urban and Regional Development Mr Uren said it was unlikely the Federal Government would permit the Ampol refinery at Lucas Heights. The report notes government positions and related policy debates across pages 4 and 18, including airline policy and warnings from the US ambassador.

Uren Lucas Heights

Alvin S Americ Raveling review on Indian issues and marriage

Marian Eldridge reviews theme in The Marriage Wilderness and The Patterson Report. Discussion spans wounded sectors, women's analysis, and the denigration of indigenous groups. Page references cited as backdrop to Eldridge’s critique.

Alvin Americ Raveling Patterson Report Marian Eldridge

Classifieds and Real Estate Listings Page Summary

Multifaceted page fragment from the Classified Press shows ads across real estate and listings. Mentions include opportunities for property, vehicles, and services. Readers see scattered snippets across pages 24 to 27 with various offerings and contact cues.

Mes Onnion Fiminee Jeff Sport Jini Real Estate Lattery Jachpol Sa

Best priced four bedroom home in Canberra today

This brick residence sits on a large block, close to schools, shops and transport. It features four bedrooms, a modern kitchen and lounge, separate dining, and a fenced yard with blinds and insulation. Only limited details remain from the listing, but the property promises value and a comfortable family space.

Tau Ify Bes Tom Canberra Honkanelves

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