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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
May 11, 1973
Page
1
A fragmented note indicates a legal matter involving a state attorney and court proceedings. The readable words point to a solicitor or attorney and a scheduled time, suggesting a forthcoming court hearing or legal action. Further clear details are unavailable in the text.
Fragmented OCR mentions a hotel and a night event with teams and a two point score or outcome. Names, places, and precise facts are unreadable, but the fragment implies a sports or crowd scene tied to a federation night at a hotel.
Fragmented reports describe rival factions outside Parliament House as tensions rise during proceedings. Vast crowds clashed in the vicinity while officials attempted to maintain order and continue the session amid street disturbances and scattered chanting.
The text outlines heated discussions among MPs including McKena and Lamb on reforms and future policy directions. It notes campaigners' expectations, parliamentary clashes, and the impact on public support, with references to interviews, party lines, and potential changes amid a tense chamber.
The government considers drastic changes to the Trade Practices Act to curb harmful practices. Cabinet approval expected next Monday with potential passage by the parties by the end of next week.
The Compensation Commonwealth Employees Bill faces Senate debate next week amid claims it is unjust. Submissions from veterans and unions argue the plan would fail to protect private and public sector workers, with opposition presses seeking broader coverage and equity in benefits.
In last night’s Senate session the Opposition Leader Senator Withers cancelled all future "pairs" amid noisy exchanges. Government apologizes for breaching the Pike agreement and discipline within the chamber is tested as Senators clash over procedural breaches and demands for accountability. The debate spills beyond the chamber with calls for Prime Minister Whitham to condemn the breaches and for an official apology from the Attorney General. Senate vote confounds Opposition.
A report from the Working Committee on Civic Proposals for the ACT calls for substantial self-government in colleges and major reforms to curriculums and examinations. It urges wide governing council powers, similar councils for high schools, replacing the Higher School Certificate with an alternative evaluation system, and abolishing external certificate exams.
Australian MPs debate a proposed ACT abortion law overhaul as a joint committee drafts a new code. Despite a 98 to 72 defeat on the amendment, Liberals and some MPs push for reform while opposing party members vote against the bill.
A fragmented report outlines the Women's Abi tow Coalition proposing referral centres to help women obtain abortions. It mentions legal and ethical debates, government stance, and opposition from lawmakers, with emphasis on access, consent, and regulatory challenges.
A vacancy for a Defence Food Scheme Adviser exists at the Armed Forces Food Science Establishment in Scottsdale. The post follows the retirement of De RoC. Hit chimon, creator of the establishment, and Dr Hutchinson led past innovations in combat rations including concentrated food packs and odorless heat, aiming to advance military food science.
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