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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

May 29, 1973

Page

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Four divers die in South Australia cave tragedy

A group of divers including Mir Slepten Mills a sister Chrooting and others drowned in a deep underwater cave near Mount Gambier South Australia Their bodies were recovered after an underwater search by police divers and local teams. The incident raised questions about the cave’s hazards and safety practices.

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Acupuncture study tour planned by Australian health council

The National Health and Medical Research Council plans to send a team of Australian experts to China to study acupuncture. The group would include a neurologist a paediatrician an anaesthetist and other specialists. The trip is expected to depart in about three weeks pending government approval.

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Review Sought on Mountain Tower Plan Amid Cabinet Debate

A Canberra caucus review is urged over the Blick Mountain tower project as Cabinet weighs a Black Mountain alternative. Prof S Kan and ANU engineers back safer, cheaper options while opponents warn of emergency exits and environmental impacts.

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UK drug raid nets $175,000 in seizures

London police conducted a major drug raid in the southwest region capturing four main drug traffickers. About 300 officers overwhelmed suspects as drugs valued at £100,000, roughly $175,000, were seized in Cornwall and surrounding areas.

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Whitlam Eyes Washington Stop Amid Nixon Talks

The Prime Minister Mr Whitlam plans a visit to Washington and Mexico City for the Commonwealth Prime Ministers Conference. A spokesman said Whitlam has an invitation to speak at the National Press Club but has not accepted. No White House invitation or formal schedule yet. relations with President Nixon remain unchanged.

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Federal control of native affairs in Australia

The Commonwealth Government to assume direct responsibility for Aboriginal affairs nationwide. Cabinet approved drafting legislation to enable transfer from states, aligning with the 1967 referendum. Prime Minister and Aboriginal Affairs Council discussed the move with both levels of government involved.

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Government to buy drug firms

The government approved purchasing one or more pharmaceutical firms to expand the range of medicines. The plan involves integrating with the Commonwealth Serum Laboratories later, with a goal to increase government influence on drug pricing and supply. The government may acquire existing firms or expand CSL, while exploring licensing, marketing arrangements, and legislation to alter patent terms.

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Health complex plans shown amid broad news page

A dense collage notes plans for a health complex and a range of other topics. It references NATO fears, Australian political shifts, solar energy research in Adelaide, and ongoing oil and mineral developments. Page references imply a broad, multi-topic feature.

New Directors for Qantas Board Appointments

The Director-General of Civil Aviation Sir Donald Anderson heads a reshaped Qantas board with Sir Lenox Hewitt and Sir Belind Wilson named as directors. Eager to balance interests, the plan reduces directors from eight to ten while merging departments under a single Transport portfolio.

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Heath reassured on third minister in vice scandal report

London reports indicate Prime Minister Heath received assurances from a third minister that he was not involved in the vice scandal. The disclosures follow recent resignations linked to associations with Norma Levy, with the inquiry scope and terms pending as Heath considers next steps with colleagues and opposition.

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Explosion in Brisbane Sends Man Flying

Fragmentary report from Brisbane describes a blast that hurled a man into the air at an unspecified location. Details are unclear, with the account truncated and some names or specifics not readable. Further confirmation needed to identify victims, exact site, and cause.

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