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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
May 17, 1973
Page
1
Government to launch a long term planning exercise via a ministers committee and secretariat with think-tank capabilities in the Department of the Special Minister of State. Members include the Prime Minister Whitlam, Ministers for Education, Urban and Regional Development, Defence, and Treasury Senator Willee.
A conditional capital grant of 682 500 pounds for the Association for Modern Education in Canberra was approved by the Minister for Education. Begun in 1960, the scheme targets a primary school for 178 current pupils in Weston Creek with temporary buildings, aiming to expand to about 250 prospective pupils and eventual secondary education.
Yesterday’s minimum of minus three degrees set a new cold mark for Canberra this year with widespread frost and fog forcing Canberra Airport to close for three hours until 11.30am. The day’s maximum reached 12 degrees and forecasters expect fine weather with gusty winds today.
The Prime Minister warned Labor MPs that the House may be recalled in June to reject Senate amendments to government bills. If not passed, reintroduction could occur in September with a renewed dissolution threat. The Liberal Party remains doubtful the PM is serious about a double dissolution.
The ACTU boycott against French testing cuts hits Qantas as the Australian flag carrier diverts Tahiti flights via Honolulu after canceling routes to Paris and Noumea. UTA and Air New Zealand shifts aim to keep Tahiti services while preserving essential French links, amid broader fallout.
Queensland discussions point to a merger and possible future alignments in Western Australia and Victoria Within a year major parties may amalgamate for state and federal purposes Anthony of the Country Party cites policy alignment on Turnbull era issues and anti-Labor unity Senator Gair says a DLP Country Party merger would benefit Australia and calm concerns over government trends Anthony travels to Brisbane to push Queensland plan as management committee backs constitutional amendment to allow mergers with state mandate and two thirds vote at conference Continued on Page 3.
National spotlight grows on environmental issues as officials urge a coordinated review across agencies. The article highlights rising concerns over pollution control and policy responses amid ongoing legislative debates.
In Melbourne a proposal was agreed to for a ship to sail into the Mururoa Atoll test zone. Minister Dr Cairns and his private secretary son Philip confirm sponsorship and crew details. The voyage is planned within a week with costs under £1 million, exact figure not fully confirmed.
Melbourne reports the Australian Postal Workers Union bans all communication services to and from metropolitan France, including the French Embassy and consulates, while maintaining links with the Australian Embassy in Paris. Protest postcards are delivered. Renault Australia reduces production. ACTU supports further bans. Airline services to France suspended from midnight. some staff redirected.
Reports indicate Zambian troops opened fire on a party of tourists near Victoria Falls, killing a Canadian girl and wounding an American man. Rhodesian government officials pledged a inquiry, denying any Canadian fatalities and blaming unknown assailants amid tensions with suspected guerrilla groups.
A clipped article fragment notes WA jail figures compiled by Jacette Fain show that in a given year adult Aboriginal prisoners faced terms and importation contrasts with white populations. The incomplete text references percentages and terms, indicating gaps in official reporting and data alignment.
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