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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Sep 04, 1972

Page

9

Win for moderation at LCL meeting in Adelaide

Liberal Country League delegates re elected president Ian McLachan and backed a new constitution in a weekend AGM. A. R. Perryman's bid for LCL presidency failed by 69 votes. he may run for vice presidency next month amid persistent moderation gains.

Adelaide Liberal Country League Executive Reform Group A. J. Messner LCL Ian Mclachan A. R. Perryman Liberal Movement League Perryman

Brisbanes opens farm subsidy program by Sept. 1

A public subsidy colony on a farm near Caboolture, 40 miles from Brisbane, will open by September 1. Organiser Mr Fred Woodrock says applicants will be interviewed by a committee. Meanwhile Die Bracke performs in Canberra as part of a three month world tour, presented in Australia by FP ieaherhan Theatre Trust and the Goethe Institute in Munich.

Brisbane Caboolture Brisbaine Golden Vatley Connylab Fred Woodrock Public Sersant Die Bracke Canberra van Australia FP Ieaherhan Theatre Trust Goethe Institute Munich Georg Eichner

ACT Advisory Council votes on pool project setback

The council agenda for tonight includes a motion expressing disappointment over the rejection of the heated pool project from the 197277 NCDC budget. Police identified the man found near Yford Falls as Jun Atouba of Mosman, shot in the back of the head with a shotgun.

ACT Advisory Council Sydney Sundae Yford Falls Jun Atouba Mosman Atrubs

Adult Education Courses Resume in Goulburn September

Education officials in Goulburn announce adult education courses to resume on September 2. The program features Asian studies and psychology, with emphasis on child psychology. Institutions and instructors are expected to provide schedules and enrollment details in the coming days.

Goulburn Om Crulburn

Photographer Ken Issitt dies at 42 in Canberra Hospital

Ken Issitt a photographer on The Canberra Times staff died in Canberra Hospital after suffering a stroke. A Hackett resident and Timemember of The Canberra Times since 1965 he began cadet training with the Sydney Morning Herald and worked for the Daily Telegraph in Sydney. The Canberra Times photographic manager Ross Campbell Jones praised his wide recognition and friendships across politics police racing and other circles.

Ken Issitt Canberra Times Canberra Issitt Hackett Sydney Morning Herald Daily Telegraph Swene Canberra News Ross Campbell Jones Oo Issitt

Australian open bridge titles decided at Hotel Canberra

Tony Jackman and Mike Robson won open pairs while Ruth Eaton and Mary McMahon took the women’s pairs in the Australian open bridge championship. Cummings and Seres trailed close behind. leaders and remaining contenders battled to the late hours with 28 pairs competing.

Canberra Tony Jackman Mike Robson Dick Cummings Tim Seres Nsw Denis Howard Roelof Smilde Th Eaton Mary Me Winsome Lipstombe Gerda Stern V. Butcher J. Rickard Elizabeth Havas Act Barbara McDonald Qld Ruth Eaton Mary McMahon Sorelier A. Jackman M. Robson Oldrose Cummings-T. Jeres Mrati Gilbert Howard B. Smiths B. Crmberer Ernest Insw

Billycart boy appeals for information after cart stolen

Nine year old Julian Fidge of Giarran placed a poster in a Garran supermarket window after his billycart was taken on Tuesday. His mother said Julian built the cart himself from parts gathered over two weeks and hoped to have it back before school holidays.

Julian Fidge Julian Eldershaw Place Giarran Garran

Call to set up rural bank

The Liberal Party federal rural committee urged a national rural bank to provide long term low interest finance for agriculture. They proposed widening the Commonwealth Development Bank charter to offer long term loans to primary producers and considered a separate rural bank financed by existing rural credit sources. They urged a no loan rate above long term bonds and suggested an insurance arm to guarantee loans. An independent rural industries board and a marketing forecasting service within the Bureau of Agricultural Economics were also urged.

Liberal Party Federal Rural Committee National Rural Bank Australia Canberra Commonwealth Development Bank Rural Industries Board Bureau of Agricultural Economics

School Fire at Kwinana Senior High

Perth detectives probe the cause after a morning blaze gutted Kwinana Senior High School with extensive damage and no immediate report of casualties. Local authorities say the fire started early. investigations focus on origin and prevention measures for the aging facility.

Perth Kwinana Wale

Threat to many caravan parks across New South Wales

The NSW Lands Department will close hundreds of beach front caravan parks as a long term plan. Lands Minister Mr Lewis says land will be used better and alternative sites provided. Many parks on Crown land will shift to public use, with councils CTIA and 12 Chambers of Commerce resisting. A joint Central Coast committee seeks to retain the parks.

Sydney NSW Lands Department Nsw Lewis Thearavan Trades and Industries Association CTIA Chambers of Commerce Central Coast Chambere Oof Commerce

Fats not harmful admits expert in Perth talk

British nutrition expert Professor John Yudkin told a Perth audience that dietary fats do not cause heart disease. He said blood cholesterol is largely irrelevant to heart disease and urged a high protein diet with meat eggs and some vegetables while warning against man-created foods like bread and sugar.

Perth John Yudkin University of London Yudkin

BBC engineer forecasts two TV sets for most homes in ten years

James Redman director of engineering and BAC board member spoke on ABC radio predicting major changes in radio and television services within a decade. He said constant access to up to date headlines weather sports and prices could be provided and that many homes may need two sets to keep normal programming from being interrupted. He also noted potential television set attachments to print information.

BBC James Redman ABC Mr Redman BAC Redman

Canberra Bushwalking Club cleans Cotler Road litter load

Twelve members of the Canberra Bushwalking Club collected about 7,000 cans and several hundred beer bottles along Cotler Road yesterday. The rubbish was taken to Fyshwick for recycling. The group previously collected around 4,000 cans on Cooma Road about a year ago, covering 22 miles. Yesterday’s effort spanned about 12 miles and surprised the spokesman with the quantities found.

Canberra Cotler Road Fyshwick Cooma Road

Apprentices Show Trades at Monaro Mall Garema Place

Displays of about 18 trades will be staged this week at Monaro Mall as ACT Apprenticeship Week begins. Apprentice hairdressers offer free styling, cooks hand out samples, and Garema Place features three displays including motor body repair, sheet metal work, and plumbing with a transport department exhibit.

Monaro Mall Garema Place The Motor Body Repair Association Department of the Interior Transport

Taxation Lists From Banks Raise Tax Bills This Year

Federal taxation officials have used broad powers to obtain lists from Australian banks. Many people face heftier tax bills this year due to these lists. The National Times reveals what the lists include and how they may affect readers this week.

National Times The

Nixon urges Australians to curb car addiction at Kiwanis congress

Federal Minister for Shipping and Transport Mr Nixon told the Kiwanis-International provisional district convention in South Melbourne that Australians must reduce their car dependence. He warned road deaths will continue despite safer cars, urging walking, better traffic management, and public transport to ease pollution and congestion. He noted teen drivers and alcohol use, and said experts are considering driver training programs and central district vehicle access. He also cited a national boat-safety push and possible boating safety measures.

Melbourne Nixon Othe Kiwanis International Provisional District of Australia Palmlake Motor Inn South Melbourne Ausralia Niven Commonwealth

Airline extortion plot collapses as Geneva police nab suspect

Police in Geneva halted an airline extortion scheme when they arrested a suspect while collecting a ransom at a site near the French border. Lufthansa officials linked three conspirators, including a woman, to the plan with involvement from a German police officer who dropped the money in a moving car. A 34 year old Western Australian remained in custody as Swiss authorities begin preliminary proceedings.

Geneva Mr Smith Lufthansa C. Dehio St Antoine Linder Magsteate

Island feudalism denied on Cocos Islands

John Clunies-Ross, owner of most of the Cocos Islands, rejected claims of neo feudalism on the Australian administered atoll. In a cable to the Australian Associated Press he said counter comments would be biased and that reporters are being welcomed to see conditions, while restrictions on where they go or who they speak to are seen as part of painting their own picture. He insisted allegations will seem fanciful.

Cocos Island Cocos Islands mid-Indian Ocean John Clunies-Ross Associated Press Clunies-Ross Woud Crumies-Ross Clinique ABC Claire Howarth Marion Bjerke

Guides for foreign capital policy outlined by Anthony

Deputy Prime Minister and Country Party leader Anthony said the government would publish guidelines for foreign investors before the elections. He favored directing investment to develop Australia’s resources and opposed portfolio investments and takeovers. He noted Australia’s healthy overseas balances allow discrimination in investing.

Country Party Anthony Lcy Australia

Cleveland Orchestra to tour Australia and New Zealand in 1973

The Cleveland Orchestra announced it will visit Australia and New Zealand in 1973 for the opening of the Sydney Opera House.

New York Reuter Cleveland Orchestra Australia New Zealand Sydney Opera House

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