03 May 1972
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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
May 03, 1972
Page
1
A dying Olympic rower, given months to live, marries Erica amid a somber ceremony in Munich. Friends and family recall a brave, cherished figure facing a short future as supporters pledge to honor his memory and keep his dream alive.
Reuters dispatch reports heavy fighting around Hue as South Vietnam forces retreat from Quang Tri Province. Shelling of Minh city and Vietcong advances threaten the capital while Cambodian pressures near Phnom Penh tighten.
The ACT Advwty Council plans to advertise a demolition date for 14 bus shelters unless the public acts within three months. Objections were noted, with many residents citing the shelters’ value to pensioners and the elderly. Replacement shelters are planned, potentially reducing shelter count and covering several streets and districts.
A fragmented report notes Cabinet discussed guidelines for foreign takeovers and a proposed fee structure. It mentions the Treasury and meetings with Mr Snedden and Mr W M6Y8, citing pages 23 and 25 for related debate and investment matters.
Liberal and Labor parties reiterated immigration stances after Calwell attacked multiracial Australia. Calwell warned of a chocolate coloured nation by the 1980s, while Chipp and Forbes upheld a predominantly homogeneous society. Willesee said grants would be reduced. Padethy echoed the party line.
Perth reports marked by Calwell charge that migration policy risks creating a racially divided Australia. He framed Western Australia’s stance as a test of national unity, accusing ministers and church leaders of fostering a shift toward a multiethnic model. Premier McTiernan responded with caution, signaling concerns over social cohesion without endorsing drastic policy shifts.
A chaotic transcript shows Mr Frdetby disputing Mr Calwell's late statements amid a generation gap claim. He argues Calwell represents Labor Party views and warns of social tensions. The discussion touches on assimilation and a modern Australia seeking unity without racial conflict.
Fragments from a historic newspaper page discuss extending payments under a wool plan for the year. References appear to involve political figures and regional notes, with mentions of the Soviet Union and cabinet actions.
Australian governments plan identical health warnings on cigarette packs sold in all states from January 1, 1973. Senator Sir Kenneth Anderson said in Canberra after meetings with NSW Victoria South Australia and Western Australia health ministers. A Commonwealth State committee will plan a national campaign on smoking dangers with verbal and visual warnings on advertising.
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