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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Sep 15, 1972

Page

1

Craven accuses govt of upsetting multiracial Springbok tour plan

Cape Town Reuters says South African Rugby Board president Dr Danie Craven charged the government with sabotaging a deal with anti apartheid leaders that would have allowed a mixed race Springboks tour of New Zealand next year. He alleged timing by Minister Koernhof ruined the plan and said he hopes ties with other rugby nations remain intact, though he feels abandoned.

Cape Town Carpreuter South African Rugby Board Danie Craven Springboks New Zealand Craven South Arens Minster Piet Koernhof Botan Mir Vorster

Takeover offer for Rhiw International withdrawn

Melbourne reports Sir Thomas Ramsay, chairman of Kiwi, announced withdrawal of the Us Clorox Company bid for Rhiw International. He cited no nationalist reaction, despite opposition from political leaders including Prime Minister McMahon. reasons given were internal to the deal.

Melbourne Rhiw International Clorox Kiwi Thomas Ramsly Mir McMahon St Thomas

Youth dies in Bendigo police lock up

A 16 year old youth died in the Bendigo police lock up last night in Melbourne region. Police withheld cause of death while the youth and another minor appeared in Bendigo Children's Court today.

Melbourne Bendigo Bendigo Children’s Court

Missing Fragments Create Brief Local Crime Note

A fragmentary late news item describes a burglary scene where jewelry and electronics were taken from a residence. The note mentions valuables and a disturbed window light, with few clear names or places remaining readable.

Inter-tribal battles lead to mass arrests in New Guinea Highlands

Police report 96 warriors arrested in a series of clashes in the Western Highlands and Chimbu districts. A special court at Ogle heng convicted 32 others. six month to 18 month sentences given for violence and incitement. The conflict has injured many, destroyed homes, and strained regional jails. Police expanded sweeps with 200 officers at Ogiebeng warning against carrying weapons.

Port Moresby New Guinea Highlands Ogleheng Fecal Government Council Western Highlands Chimbu Oplebeng Ils Oroneka Kaimrita Oghebeng Ogiebeng Oelebeng Faira

Australia to buy 10 Sea King helicopters for 17.9 million

Minister for Supply Garland announced the purchase of 10 Westland Sea King Mk 50 helicopters at 17.9 million to replace Western Fleet aircraft. Negotiations will be held with Westland Helicopters Ltd of Britain for a formal agreement.

Garland Sea Kings Westland Helicopters Ltd Britain

National Place plan by NCDC and National Gallery

The National Place project would situate between the National Library and the National Gallery and High Court buildings. It proposes landform modifications and substructure car parks, with a grassed edge extending along Lake Burley Griffin to create a formal lawn and sculpture court at the National Gallery connecting to the lake. The plan accompanies the NSCTX TM annual report tabled yesterday.

CDC Lake Wigh Greer Campijl Lake Burley Griffin National Gallery Farhamen Vesterdas

Inoperative ordinances restored after Senate action

ACT ordinances and Commonwealth regulations are restored. The Bill to validate gazettals passed the Senate without amendment and awaits Governor-General assent. Attorney-General Greenwood moved to end debate by 45 pm. Government will not appeal ACT Supreme Court ruling on the trespass on Commonwealth Lands ordinance. It will not blanketly drop charges against 245 arrested in the Aboriginal embassy removals. Two defendants remain unprosecuted to preserve their special status. Senate shot down Opposition wide amendment expanding how restored laws apply and prosecutions.

Senate Greenwood High Court ACT Supreme Court House of Representatives Po Shells Dobson Pearan SM Eelletracraty I Erayaet Msnerndsry ACT Full Supreme Court Seat of Government

Opposition moves amendment over law reform debate

In the Senate Senator Murphy argues the bill would retrospectively punish innocent people and calls for the Attorney General to use available resources to release detainees. Senator McClelland seconds, but the amendment is defeated as divisions occur and the government maintains the measure.

Murphy Senator Murphy Perscin Luisle McClelind Mburritys McClelland Sod

ACT court adjourns 113 cases for lack of competent court

The deputy clerk of the ACT Court of Petty Sessions Mr A Hoge in courtroom No 4 adjourned all 113 matters on the court list due to there being no competent court in Weal. The hearing featured Mr Hogg noting power to adjourn under Section 88 and debates over appointment authority and timing, with continued discussion expected on page 16.

ACT Court of Petty Sessions A. Hoge Dobson Weal Hogg TU MC Patm Pitt Mr Sheils ACT Stipendiary Mr Dobson Court of Petty Sessions R. A. D. Martin

Life saving kidney machine sits idle in Canberra

A $5,000 kidney dialysis machine bought by the Canberra Valley Lions Club sits unused in the Australian Kidney Foundation office in Canberra for nearly three months. The Canberra Hospital management refused the device over funding rules, despite Lions support and patient need.

Australian Kidney Foundation Canberra Alex Johnson Canberra Valley Lions Club Canberra Hospital Ieee

Statement on investment policy and foreign takeovers

A government statement outlines forthcoming action on investment policy and foreign takeovers. The report notes ongoing deliberations and expected measures to address cross border stakes. The coverage references page three and reflects the official stance planned for release.

South Africa Threatens Talks Over UN Double Standards

In Pretoria Prime Minister Vorster warned that if the United Nations applies double standards to terrorism South Africa could not continue negotiations with the world body. Parliament was told the government will spend 3 million dollars on Aborigines this financial year.

Aap-Reuter Fr Koornhof Nir Vorster poli‘Gant South Africa Vorster Pretoria United Nations

Life style page from a World News issue

A compact reader note listing sections such as Parliament, Courts, and crosswords. It mentions finance pages for dates 12 and 13, with ordinary and special lanterns and a sport segment around pages 16 to 18. No specific events or persons are detailed.

World News Parliament Il Finance

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