31 Mar 1972
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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Mar 31, 1972
Page
1
Demand stayed high to the final day of March sale with bids reaching up to three times reserves. Total proceeds were $587,500 for 104 leases, averaging strong premiums across blocks and regional prices exceeding earlier averages and November figures.
Canberra plans a new guarded station beside the Soviet Embassy to improve security after incendiary attacks. Tenders close April 14 for a brick timber building of about 4m square meters area. The project aims to enable direct police communication and emergency business use, with guards and security measures in place.
Spokesman for the Bureau of Meteorology warned of generally fine weather with mild days and cool nights for Canberra over the Easter period. The forecast noted a tendency for cooler conditions on some days and a mild breeze shaping the overall weather pattern into early next week.
The Commonwealth Government will launch a three year Australian Japanese economic study led by Tony Bowen to examine restructuring and industry impacts in both nations. It will explore bilateral relationships, regional counter economies, and potential influences on Australia’s economy within the Asia Pacific, including ties with the United States.
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The Administrator Mr L W Johnson announced Mr T E Barnett began work on constitutional and administrative tasks needed for self-government in Papua New Guinea. Pressure grows as regional groups threaten to block formation of a government with Pangu or United Party candidates, while the New Guinea National Party backs cooperation with the United Party to govern.
Ten people died and 27 were injured when a train and bus collided near Kuala Lumpur in a daytime crash. Emergency crews responded as investigators began assessing the scene and cause of the accident.
Fragmentary report mentions an April launch tied to Adelaide with references to people and a Palme Minister. Details are garbled and uncertain, but the item signals a planned event in April and some names connected to a government context.
Qantas and BOAC slash Sydney to London one way fares to 420 dollars with 67 percent cut from 701.44. Airlines expect further reductions as IATA framework allows cheaper round trips. no stops required on new fares, though other carriers may match with minimal layovers and surcharges apply.
Government officials warn that new non stop flight limits could hurt Singapore’s air tourism dependent economy. The Civil Aviation Board’s decision on Pacific routes and Pan Am’s fleet changes weigh on revenue, with Australian officials awaiting guidance as talks proceed.Singapore officials warn non stop limits could hit tourism and air travel revenue. The Civil Aviation Board reviews Pacific Frontier routes while Pan Am’s proposed fleet changes threaten Singapore’s aviation ties amid Australian government discussions.
The Government Bill transferring Northern Ireland affairs from Belfast to London became law at noon, suspending the Northern Ireland Parliament for four years. In Belfast a bomb exploded injuring a police officer and disrupting the city as the IRA and political tensions rose amid new security actions and a two day general strike.
Bolivia ordered 119 Soviet diplomats and embassy staff to quit within seven days amid claims of a Cuban inspired invasion plan. Foreign Minister Mario Gutierrez stressed the move does not sever ties with the USSR, while details of the operation remained unclear and diplomatic channels stayed open.
A fatal head on collision near Yass left one man dead and five others injured. The deceased was Desmond Fochland of Yale, while Jean Tortan of Walang Road was among the injured passengers. Canberra Hospital received several patients after the crash, with informants noting heavy traffic incidents across the region.
A 19 year old Darwen man Mathiax Rivischer among 21 youths arrested in Bangkok twice detained on drug charges. He received ten months jail for possessing marijuana. Also jailed were Australian associates Walker 23 from Castel Brishirne and Judi Goodfellow 32 from Toowoomba Queensland.
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