10 Aug 1970
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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Aug 10, 1970
Page
1
The Anglican Synod at Goulburn heard Bishop Clements urge experimental worship forms within reverence. He suggested trials in parishes around St Philip's O'Connell area, aiming to explore new rites and hymns while maintaining discipline and unity in liturgical practice.
About 104 people from Canberra’s sporting and cultural societies formed a 12 member planning committee yesterday at Albert Hall. The panel will decide facilities, probable costs and revenues, building feasibility, and financing including government aid, lottery funds, and operations income. The aim is a family centre for parents with children and to expand recreation for the elderly and watching younger athletes. Committee includes M Wheeler, A Traves Taylor, Mrs Marcus, Mr T Thompson, M f Iydenstein, Captain Poole, Mrs A Viden, C Cummings, R Fool, Mrs Schwarzlose-Fisher, F Taylor, and others.
Fragmentary late news item reports a racing incident and a spire collapse near Areca and unspecified locations. Mentions AV Mowat and Bakiehw A Sweten among scattered names with unclear roles. Readability is limited, details unrecoverable.
State aid policy dominated by need takes center stage as Federal Opposition Leader Whitlam argues there is a single Labor policy. He says federal funds can go to non government schools when the need is shown, amid Victorian party tensions and talks of alignment with federal executives before the state election.
Mr Hartley secretary of the Victorian Labor Party discusses the tension between State autonomy and Federal influence over state aid policy. He notes the coming Federal conference will address State aid within last election contexts and broader questions. He calls Victoria more neutralist than the Liberals and remarks on tensions from a rough conference at Ticken Hill.
The ceasefire in the Middle East reaches its second day with no major incidents along the Suez Canal but Palestinian commandos attack from Lebanon and Jordan. Israeli airstrikes hit Lebanon as casualties rise to three wounded on the Golan Heights. UN envoy Jarring awaits responses from Egypt Jordan and Israel on indirect talks while diplomats push for early resumption of negotiations.
UN optimism centers on a proposed ceasefire backed by the United States and Arab states. PLO and Egyptian spokesmen commented amid general war of words with Cairo and Baghdad. Moscow praised the move as a political step, while criticism came from Western and Arab voices over terms and acceptability.
A 36-year-old migrant was killed 15 miles north of Yass at 1 30 pm on Saturday when his semi-trailer collided head on with an oncoming semi and swerved into a car he had tried to avoid. The driver of the other semi, Zelyko San 36, of South Australia, was seriously injured. The other driver, Edward J Ranyard 38, headteacher of Gunning Central School, was injured with non life threatening injuries. Eleven other road deaths over the weekend raised NSW total to 72 for the year.
Seven soldiers received decorations for bravery in the Dak Seang mission near Kontum Province during the Uday operation. Posthumous mentions and multiple awards highlighted acts of gallantry across the 211th Mobile Strike Force and Royal Australian Regiment units, including life-saving aid, bunker destruction, and leadership under fire.
RSL officials announce plans to pursue a formal services inquiry as part of organizational review. The step aims to assess current contracts and operational needs, with findings expected to inform future arrangements and governance decisions.
Relations expert Juddery notes profound changes in Austraea ia s diplomacy with Japan. West Germany Chancellor Brandt plans a Moscow visit on Wednesday to sign a Soviet West German treaty. Federal Minister Holton promised effective action from recent government reforms affecting industry.
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