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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Oct 28, 1971
Page
3
A chaotic session unfolds as the wealthy council leader clashes with opposition groups over amendments and funding. Key figures from MG Layton to AMid and SN Amin appear, with debates centering on the HOME policy and a looming election timetable. The assembly adjourns amid calls for order.
Australian authorities approve an Australian holding in Gunn Inc allowing Australian investment in pastoral properties across the Northern Territory. In Parliament Mr Anthony discussed the topic with Opposition Leader Whitlam, referencing Reserve Bank involvement and overseas ownership shares, including a breakdown of British American and Asian holdings while Brisbane reels from Wool Board tensions.
A local gathering titled Families Day draws attendees from nearby communities. Organizers including Rist Aloitation and Hohe AU Pantie collaborate to host activities for all ages with homeland pride and interactive booths. Community groups and volunteers coordinate logistics, entertainment, and refreshments.
Students and staff celebrate CP Stone Day with a ceremonial laying of the nundarion stone at Canberra Chiteye ont Advanced Fitiycation. The event features a parade, a convoy of wheeled vehicles, a WW concert, and a Lone Plax film shown by Lone Plax student. The college drama group presents a show as two students prepare a film project.
Country Party and Liberal Party candidates face opposition to the sitting government after an Albury sponsored move. Farrel electorate council calls end to a gentlemen’s agreement that binds MPs to oppose sitting ministers. Anthony and Fairbairn clash as the NSW party tails restate policy while Albury plans debate on Commonwealth state relations along the border.
Cattle rustlers operate across the bush with prime Hereford stock valued in the thousands of dollars. Four graziers in Bushane Valley offered a $1,000 reward for information leading to the capture of rustlers. A three man government committee returned findings, prompting police to form stock squads in key centres to curb the theft.
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