13 May 1972
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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
May 13, 1972
Page
1
Prices for bread increased by two cents, with unwrapped loaves rising from 23 to 28 cents and wrapped loaves from 23 to 28 cents per loaf. Small fancy rolls and other bakery items also show higher costs, while manufacturers blame rising costs and lack of control on supply. The average housewife is urged to recognize the impact of inflation on daily sustenance.
An Australian university has commissioned Leonard French to paint a mural valued over $20,000 for a dining hall wall. The project aims to be completed within nine months, with the artist applying his large-scale style to the hall space.
Fiji Opposition National Federation Party walked out of the opening of Parliament in Suva protesting the appointment of an Australian judge as Chief Justice. Leader Siddig Kove led 18 MPs in leaving as Governor-General Sir Robert Foster arrived, with a boycott continuing amid contempt‑of‑court jailing news and ongoing tensions since December.
A truncated report notes widespread travel disruption as rail workers initiate a go slow across the network. Commuters face delays and cancellations, with authorities urging patience while operations struggle to maintain essential services.
Fragmentary OCR text suggests internal discipline in a political party with names such as Walon and Waloon or Walon. It mentions the leader, deputy spokesman removal, and ministerial figures, but exact details, dates, and places are unclear due to damaged text.
Tanzania reiterates it will boycott the 174th Commonwealth Games in Christchurch if New Zealand maintains sporting ties with Scully Asia. The action would affect inter national competition and reflect tensions over regional sporting alignments.
Communist troops captured most of besieged An Loc as Saigon rushed reinforcements to the town’s southern edge. US and South Vietnamese aircraft bombed the area, dropping more than 1,700 tons of bombs in a major assault that damaged government defenses and wounded residents.
Reports describe two skirmishes near the Cambodian frontier as North Vietnamese troops reportedly attempt to spearhead action toward Saigon. The US and allied wires recount naval movements, conscription plans in South Vietnam, and broader Soviet and Japanese coverage amid ongoing conflict.
Across Melbourne Sydney Adelaide and Brisbane protests escalated into clashes with police. Demonstrators faced baton strikes, thrown poles, and injuries as arrests were reported. In Canberra a quieter demonstration drew about 600 people with no arrests or injuries recorded.
Federal and state ministers push for stricter R rated books. Debate centers on legal age, censorship, and education. In Canberra, four men face bail in a sex case. Reports mention industry shifts and federation history while real estate pages list property listings.
Fragmentary OCR shows Canberra Times style header and postal and printing service notes. Ambiguous names and addresses appear, with limited readable content about publication and contact info for the Federal Capital Press of Australia and Canberra offices.
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