29 Sep 1972
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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Sep 29, 1972
Page
1
Committee members reviewed the tower site amid ongoing preparations. The chairman and several officials voiced concerns about funding, approvals, and regulatory steps as discussions centered on the project’s development and potential impacts.
South Australia Premier Dunstan denounces a 15 million loan to New South Wales as a politically motivated move, noting Canberra did not inform other states. Western Australia and Victoria weigh in, contrasting NSW aid with earlier Western Australian unemployment assistance amid looming federal elections.
Australia’s Postmaster General Sir Alan Hulme announced a base-rate reduction of more than 60 percent for Telex services to 38 international destinations effective Sunday. Destinations include South Africa, Greece, Mexico, Panama, Singapore, Ireland, and Rhodesia among others.
The Australian Post Office reported a record net profit for the year ended June 30 1972. Earnings rose to 8.5 million and total operating revenue reached 798.7 million up 81.5 million from the prior year. Communications service contributed 645.1 million due to more telephone subscribers and tariff tariffs. International calls for Australia topped one million for the first time in the calendar year.
The day’s unrestricted lease auction shows Chapman and nearby Belconnen areas at higher prices than July. Average Chapman leases approach $12.17 with ranges from $4,000 to $15,600 and reserves up to $2,280. Flynn parish yields average around $1,505, with Flynn blocks selling to private bidders and reserves about $2,020 to $3,140. Overall two days’ auctions report strong demand for prestige sites, including Waramanga and Tub Loch areas, amid new parking and development requirements.
Railway detectives and police investigate the disappearance of a mailbag containing 12400 in new notes from the Reserve Bank in Sydney. The bag was among seven en route to Merri, believed to have left Sydney by train on September 20 and to have been misrouted to Marwabrook. Detectives suspect overscarring occurred on arrival.
Chinese Prime Minister Chou En-lai announced in Peking that China and Japan would establish diplomatic relations and terminate the state of war. Japanese Prime Minister Tanaka stressed normalization is the first step toward broader rapprochement, with a joint communique to be signed outlining measures taken to ease tensions in Asia and promote world peace.
Mr Chou said China and Japan differ in social systems but can solve problems through equal-footing talks. Observers call the summit earnest and friendly with progress on Nipponese relations and potential embassy openings in Peking and Tokyo. A spokesman doubted a full success, noting a signing ceremony would only occur if major issues were resolved.
A Reuters summary notes Australian Prime Minister Snedden urged cautious reform of the global monetary system at an IMF gathering. He emphasized national sovereignty over currency value while supporting international cooperation to stabilize markets. The remarks followed discussions with Australian and international delegates on currency regimes and reform prospects.
A Papua New Guinea MP admitted he once practiced cannibalism and urged government aid to end the ritual through education. He, from Easter Highlands Obura, pleaded for support to stop eating human flesh and to bring his tribe into modern ways.
The Prime Minister hinted on ABC that he will announce the federal election date soon after discussions and papers are reviewed. Parliament faces a three week sitting and a break before potential election dates of November 18, 25 or December 2, with Senator Murphy urging an immediate disclosure.
Fragmentary newspaper item notes a clash in the House over a wheat sale to China amid broader trade and policy tensions. Mentions a rejection of a government price restraint package and ongoing committees examining pay and defense conditions. Page references and unrelated world news bits accompany the item.
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