31 Oct 1972
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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Oct 31, 1972
Page
1
A man named Ronie Rixony near Dick Som sat last night and found a small creature he mistook for a mechanised hamburger. It turned out to be a baby echidna discovered while out near Canberen on Saturday. He planned to show Rewie and the pene.
A baby echidna found yesterday near Cairo was taken to wildlife researchers, accompanied by M Griffiths of CSIRO. Scientists rebuilt the burrow and planned to observe the pup to see if the mother returns to feed it.
A Melbourne plan to open a new abortion clinic on request within weeks drew early backing from Dr Wertram Warner and others but sparked warnings of safety risks and public backlash. The proposal aims to provide late term services amid reform debates, with hospital support reportedly uncertain and regional concerns voiced about remote access.
Sydney report states the NSW Secondary School Board will not hide the year’s certificate results and will release examinations. Board executive member De Wit A Vaughan commented tonight on the matter.
Fragmentary OCR yields unclear details about a local event. Readable elements mention names and an incident but the full story and specifics remain obscured.
Government moves to relocate departments to Canberra affect lease auctions for 4300 government houses this financial year. The National Capital Development Commission says it cannot increase supply further, with 3500 leases to be auctioned and extra houses funded by shifting departments and compulsory transferees. Prices have risen despite efforts to add serviced sites and town houses, and agitation grows over housing availability and relocation timelines.
A proposal for a Canberra community radio station was announced in the ACT commercial broadcasting license contest. Backed by Trevor Crouch and Canberra’s National Television Network Canberra bureau, the plan aims to raise funds by selling 3 000 shares at 3 each, with no controlling interest and one share per signer, to finance the bid and future operations if successful.
TEL AVIV Monday AAP says Israeli aircraft hit four Palestinian command buses around Damascus. Bases named Dowma Bi Sukhana Herne Sah Ali. Jets returned to base as claim noted 24 hours after Lufthansa hijack. officials deny direct link to Munich events.
Damascus reports an escalating civil conflict with air raids leaving women and children among the killed or wounded. A government spokesman framed the attack as part of a continuing campaign against Syria by Arab and German commandos.
Seaman Lowell J. Howard is in custody after authorities linked him to the abduction of Michelle Moorer, niece of Admiral Thomas Moorer. The incident began predawn near the Moorer family quarters in Daytona Beach, Florida, with the girl escaped to a passerby’s car during the traffic stop. Howard, 17, a seaman aboard a destroyer based at Mayport Naval Station, was arrested several hours later by highway police.
A vehicle accident near the Thurwa Bead in Queanbeyan ACT left one person dead and another injured. The injured rider was admitted to Queanbeyan Hospital around midnight today. Police say the incident occurred just inside the ACT boundary and details remain limited.
The Commerce chamber reports in its latest Journal edition that U S investment in Australia rose amid worries over Australian company buyouts. Research shows American firms bought in 44 percent of 630 listed Australian firm offers from 1960 to 1968, about a quarter of all registered takeover bids. The period includes data up to 1970 and notes limits of self controlled firs.
Police and sailors scanned Jervis Bay beaches for 40 dangerous detonators found Friday on a Royal Australian Navy patrol boat wreck about 16 miles offshore. The items, described as extremely dangerous aerial bomb inserts, prompted a Navy inquiry and warned of explosive risks.
South Vietnam Foreign Minister Tran Van Lam said Saigon would sign an Indo China peace agreement if North Vietnam pulls troops and if an interim council’s role is limited to a ceasefire and elections. He warned the council could be a disguised coalition government and weaken the National Assembly, signaling potential progress if Hanoi accepts their stance.
Envoy Tran Phuong Quang will meet Australian Foreign Minister Bowen in Sydney and officials in Canberra to present South Vietnam’s position on the US North Vietnam ceasefire accord. South Vietnam denies Thieu obstructed peace and seeks clearer explanation of Australia’s stance amid ongoing talks.
A six member deputation from Private citizens and organisations sought a mediated ceasefire in Vietnam. At the US Embassy in Canberra Ambassador Rice first refused to see all members, then invited them in after 30 minutes. The talks lasted about 40 minutes with deputies pressing Nixon to sign a ceasefire agreement.
Peaceful protests in Sydney and Melbourne formed a joint demonstration outside the U S consulate. The gatherings urged action on an international cooperation program, backed by the association and local groups, highlighting cross city support and calls for urgent signings.
More than 900 building workers in Sydney planned a stoppage at the request of their employers. A meeting was set for tomorrow at Laver Town Hill to decide whether to strike or be fired. The gathering follows the signing of a new industrial agreement by the Lands Lease Corporation and unions, proposing a 78 percent pay level and a death benefit equal to one year’s pay, with a long term incentive plan to be managed by unions.
A wartime style summary notes a three day ban on broadcasting election matter before polls close. Mentions 1942 era context with Everes and Arm Marek. Also reports Windarra nickel project development and shareholders sale. Peter Thomson wins Australian Open golf at Kooyanne course in Adelaide after playoff.
A policeman on duty in Red Hill Canberra died after a crash on Hindmarsh Drive on Thursday. He suffered critical injuries and was rushed to hospital where he succumbed to his injuries. Police say investigation into the incident is ongoing.
Fragmentary text mentions a moon man figure in Sydney and a Monday event with colonel and tames twins. It references a rain walk and visits to Biriehorehey with unclear names and locations. The readable pieces suggest a travel or ceremonial outing with no clear outcome.
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