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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Nov 30, 1972
Page
1
South Vietnam President Thien proposed a direct summit with U S President Nixon to discuss achieving a Vietnam peace settlement. Diplomatic sources said the plan would be presented to Nixon in Washington, with timing and venue undecided.
The Commonwealth Police investigate the Air appearance from the Royal Australian Mint after 11 coins vanish from a display case during the month. Superintendent J B Joslin said sovereigns valued about 8 dollars each and that several home dollars and other items are involved in the missing stocktake.
The Department of the Interior announced the acquisition of 5,243 acres of freehold land across four properties in the ACT. The land, vested in the Commonwealth under a December 1970 decision, will be compensated under the Lands Acquisition Act. Readiness for compensation talks was offered to owners, who may remain on grazing lands on permissive occupancy or enter longer term Crown leases with similar terms to other rural leases.
Fragmentary OCR item mentions a penny savings event and a date near the end of a page. The readable text hints at a local sale or notice involving a shop or organization but lacks clear names, places, or specifics.
The board stated a new price would be 60 grams per egg. This note reflects a reader inquiry about rising egg costs and the board's announced rate.
Ten Canberra clergy publish a statement declaring abortion a major election issue in the ACT. The signatories include leaders from Roman Catholic, Anglican, Presbyterian, Methodist, and other churches voicing concern over proposed legalization and calling for care for mothers-to-be while opposing abortion on demand.
In Melbourne today's decision by the joint council of the Commonwealth Service, with union and department reps, grants federal public servants up to three days paid compassionate leave on the death of a near relative. The Public Service agreed to introduce the new provision.
An ASRB poll for The Age Sydney Morning Herald and The Canberra Times shows Labor leading in 25 marginal seats with a potential majority of nine if the federal election were held last weekend. Conducted with Melbourne University support, the survey of 2,504 electors across 26 marginal seats indicates a softer swing than a month ago, with some drift back to Liberal and Country Party and DLP.
The poll shows Victoria leaning Labor with about 58 percent likely to vote ALP, a 10.8 point rise from 1969, risking several seats including Diamond Valley. NSW support dips but could yield at least three seats for Labor if gains hold. Queensland, WA, and SA show shifts toward Liberal and minor parties. Overall Liberal and DLP gains threaten Labor's majority nationwide.
Victorian parliamentary actions and international ownership debates feature in a state and global affairs roundup. The report notes a Senate inquiry into foreign ownership and control, mentions Defence matters, and highlights New Zealand Labour Party cabinet selections including Maori ministers.
Prime Minister McMahon said he would not change abortion laws in the ACT or other Commonwealth Territories. He indicated that he hoped to guide states through this issue and maintain a conscience vote stance, while noting the matter had not yet reached Cabinet.
A 21 nation draft launched by Sri Lanka’s ambassador seeks to declare the Indian Ocean a zone of peace. The plan argues no great power borders the area and regional economic interests are minimal, aiming for a General Assembly consideration.
BHP plans to back a new engine project with Mr Sarich and two partners forming Terex in a development company in Western Australia. The venture aims to design compact, lightweight engines for industrial tools with an initial investment surpassing 80 million dollars.
In Port Moresby a veteran wool industry figure Sir William Guinn died after a 22 year career. He announced retirement from chairmanship of the International Wool Section and from the Australian Wash Coalition, citing frustrations over industry recommendations being ignored or altered. The report notes his impact on industry policy and ongoing regional tensions.
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