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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Sep 22, 1972

Page

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Swinger Hall housing sale under government conditions

Residents of Swinger Hall allege delays and unclear terms as the Department of the Interior discusses selling houses at market prices with caveat emptor terms. Group leader David Parsons argues for market pricing and faster transfers while residents face rising mortgage costs and uncertainty about occupation dates. Interior says survey, cost, price calculations are in progress and will be shared when available.

Sager Hall Wit Department of the Hrverive David ‘Parsons Tnterior Swinger Hall Department of the Interior Swinger Il Swinger Hill

Shooting in Kampala Evokes Citywide Evacuation

Report from Nairobi cites urgent dispatches that Kampala faced a security scare with the city center ordered evacuated at 3 am local time. Military patrols swept streets as residents fled, shops emptied, and residents sought cover in shelters amid unclear threats.

Union move could halt pipeline

The ACU called an urgent meeting of unions to discuss a proposal to ban the Australian Gas Light Company's pipeline after a $54 million pipe order was awarded to a Japanese company. The ACTU secretary said unions would study methods to reverse the decision at a meeting next week.

Melbourne ACU Australian Gas Light Company ACTU H. J. Souter

Temporary appointment for Commonwealth Teaching Service head

A former senior assistant and secretary of the Department of Education and Science, Mr W J Weeder, 67, is recommended for acting commissioner of the Commonwealth Teaching Service. The post, offering about 17 900 a year, is temporary as the council debates permanent appointment and salary adequacy.

Depeemment of Education and Science W. J. Weeder GURL ACT Ernion Mii Ben Department of Faycaion Science Fouer Commonwealth Teaching Service Faycative Council Deepactmen

Terrorist reward announced by Attorney General and Senator Greenwood

The Attorney General and Senator Greenwood announced last night that the Commonwealth would provide a 20000 dollar reward to match the NSW Governments offer for information about bomb incidents in Sydney last Saturday.

Greenwood The Commonwealth Nsw Sydney

NSW and Commonwealth offer rewards over bomb incidents

NSW authorities announced a reward of 40 000 tied to police investigations of recent bomb incidents. The move followed criticism in parliament about government handling and came after consultations with NSW officials and the Treasury. The Commonwealth joined with an additional reward, and Sydney’s Croatian Liberation Movement offered 2 000 for information on the weekend bombings.

Commonwealth Senate Drake Brockman Murphy Greenwood Nsw Treasury Murphy Fest Qantaa Sydney Australia Ustasha

Pipeline Friction Over Japanese Steel Pipes Sparks Union Concern

Australian unions warn a 761 mile gas line contract to Japan threatens metalworkers jobs. Mitsubishi and two Japanese steelmakers won a 220000 ton order of 34 inch pipes for the Australian Gas Light pipeline worth about 84 million. ACTU jealously weighs action after talks slated for Sydney next Tuesday. Spokesmen say domestic pipe production would not meet the order and job losses loom if the contract goes offshore.

Mitsubishi Cordon Tokyo Australian Gas Light Company Sydney ACTA AWU Amalgamated Metal Workers Rest Univn Australia National Council of Ie Eederatedronworkers Association Yesteria Adelaide ACTU

Minister wary of intervening in Japanese power contract

Customs and Minister for Trade and Industry Mr Anthony said he would not intervene in the contract between the Australian Gag Light Company and a Japanese firm that will supply 134 million watts of power.

Inquiry into imminent pipe import duty affects industry

The Minister for Economy and Excise Mr Chipp said a department inquiry would determine how much implied tax would be dutiable. He noted the extent to which AGL could be granted exemption and whether suitable pips could be manufactured in Australia. Senator Caton told the Senate the government was examining the matter.

Con ‘Omy and Excise Chipp Austra Catlon Anthony Senate Mailer

Future of mission in Vietnam under review

The Minister for Defence, Mr Fairbairn, began decision making on the fate of the 150 man Australian mission in Vietnam. The mission was created after the Australian Task Force withdrew last year. Reliable sources report ongoing assessment amid uncertain outcomes.

Fairbairn Vietnam Ene

Canberra child care debate prompts centre expansion

A Canberra spokesman notes danger to waiting babies from mothers abandoning infants in cars and calls for more occasional care centres. Only two centres exist in Manuka and Civic with rising demand, as officials press departments of Interior and Health for action and future discussions to address care needs.

Woden Laza Jemison Serra Manuka Civic Bratt Canberra Spee

No Tax Now on LP Gas in Budget Speech

The Commonwealth will not impose excise tax on liquefied petroleum gas following industry representations. In the budget remarks, a new levy of about 2 1/2d per litre was proposed but later dropped to keep LP gas tax free, as announced by Minister for Customs and Excise Mr Chipp.

Commonwealth Seedden Sec Ae House Representatives Customs and Excise Chipp Teuons

Japanese PM Me Tanaka to visit China for talks

Tokyo spelled Me Tanaka to lead a high level mission to Peking next week seeking fresh diplomatic ties after decades of strained relations. The visit aims to discuss normalization of relations and peace treaty concerns with China and Taiwan, with a potential meeting involving Prime Minister Tanaka.

Tokyo Me Tanaka China Peking

Fyshwick spartan Employers face criticism over area

Employers allege a lack of environmental care in Fyshwick drawing ire from local workers amid a murky scene. The report notes a crowd of women at a gathering attempting to capture the commander of the Wel fate battalion. Page references indicate broader Cold War tensions with Korea and the Soviet Union, and calls for proper oversight of American troops.

IW Ae Provisional Ng Korea Ching St General Assembly

Submarine Detection System Seen On par With Global Efforts

A brief note reports that Barra x, an Australian submarine detection system, is believed to be on par with comparable systems operated by international partners. The item mentions ongoing guidance and government involvement, suggesting alignment with broader defense efforts.

Barrax Aurelia Bruce Juddely

NSW Agriculture agrees with Shire on dividend provision

An agronomist at the NSW Department of Agriculture reached an agreement with Goodradighee Shire Congest over reed for a second aggronauts for the aurea. The article notes no final dividend will be paid for these to June 30 and mentions a sharp fall in provisions, reported on page 18.

NSW Department of Agriculture Iya Goodradighee Shire Australia

World News 46 Courts and Classified Ads On Pages 15-17

World news item lists 46 courts and 7 ordinary sections with 6649 AT special 2221 in classified ads across pages 15 to 17. Includes brief notices and editorial references to legal and commercial listings.

World

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