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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Oct 02, 1973
Page
2
A Victorian official warned that crops suffer from excessive wetness and boggy land hindering planting. He cited peas, fence melons, and tomatoes as likely to run short for months as farmers struggle to access their fields.
Western Australia Cabinet approved a submission from Min mer for Consumer Protection, Mr Harman, authorizing drafting of legislation to outlaw pyramid cling.
A lecturer blasted proposed police reforms and a national convention of civil educational groups arguing the shake up would not improve crime control. He warned about public attitudes and noted vagrancy offences and mistreatment of Aborigines amid the debated changes.
Court reports: Robert John Small, 37, unemployed, remanded in City Court until October 5 on two armed robbery charges. alleged robberies involved Commonwealth Bank South Blackburn on 22 November 1971 and Greythorn on 5 April 1972, totaling 21243 plus four pistols. Also accused of illegal use of a car on those dates. no pleas taken. bail opposed. Detectives note no money recovered.
Police told Box Hill Court that four motorists were hospitalised after a blood alcohol reading of .4. Constable Ian Findlay called it the worst intoxication seen. John Joseph Steele of Doncaster pleaded guilty to driving with a blood-alcohol of .03 or greater and driving under the influence on July 6. Steele’s counsel said he had a drink. he received a fine of 100 and a 12 month driving ban. The charge on the other count was withdrawn. In Brisbane, a youth who spat at a girl was fined 175. Jennifer Lawson case noted with aggravated assault admitted. judge urged restraint.
Melbourne reports the Australian Conservation Foundation urges rapid solar energy development. Executive vice president MF Blanch argues nuclear power is hazardous and relies on finite uranium. He calls on governments to set aside funds and promote solar as a primary energy source.
A Victorian survey shows only about 15 percent of organisations mark Australia Day, the highest state rate, while Queensland reports 129 percent and NSW about 10 percent. Canberra participation was zero among 75 organisations surveyed. Minister Grassby commissioned the study after criticism that weak observance insults the nation and plans to refer the findings to local and state councils and migration ministers meeting in Adelaide.
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