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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Aug 12, 1971

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Gorton Faces Likely Dismissal Amid Liberal Party Turmoil

Prime Minister McMahon plans to remove Gorton from the Defence portfolio within 72 hours and has summoned a Canberra cabinet meeting on Sunday without Gorton. Talks with senior ministers and mounting party discord suggest possible steps toward leadership changes, amid calls from figures like Hughes to preserve party unity.

McMahon Gorton Defence Canberra Fipeton Alka Soules Bime Murusier McMahion Gartiin Wnity Stepmig Liberal Party Mr Atoms Alan Beis Gorion Gonign M Goran Mane Marsh Air McMahon Gor Hughes Mr Gorton

Death toll hits nineteen in Belfast week of violence

In Belfast's market area gunmen from the Irish Republican Army seized Inglis Bakery forcing workers to flee. British troops fought through streets and roofs in a block by block assault lasting about an hour, leaving one guerrilla dead and around twenty gunmen involved. more than 100 people injured as politicians in London and Dublin discuss heightened security and internment without trial.

Belfast Northern Ireland Market Rea Cig Ha Irish Republic Hillery Lonedon Irish Republican Army Inglis Fliza Street Tof

Indian plea to U Thant over Sheik Mujibur Rahman

New Delhi reports India asked UN Secretary-General U Thant to use influence to save Sheik Mujibur Rahman, jailed in West Pakistan on charges of waging war. The case drew international concern as a fair trial and due process were questioned.

U Thant New Delhi United Nations Sheik Mujibur Rahman Awami League Singh Gromyko Sham Ial Mujibur Rohiwan West Pakistan Sheik Iero iSheik Mujibur Matee London Bernard Sheridan and Company Sean MacBride Sheik Mujibur Wednesay New York Wednes Senting Sheik Mujibur L! Thant Java Times Wias Hanund Sisie John King

Reduction in price reserves sought by government plan

Government considering lowering reserve prices as annual trading data suggest pricing above reserve norms. Vooker Ltd reports 2e sale issues and notes that price levels often exceed reserves in unsettled districts. Auctions show many lots unsold, with some leases approved, others awaiting next cycle. affected by price locks and market expectations.

Vooker Ltd Weelangera Huye Cannerra

Violence erupts as vigilante action and gunfights rock Belfast area

Reports describe vigilantes demanding residents stay indoors near a bakery while heavy fighting erupts between Catholic and Protestant factions in Belfast. About 100 soldiers, armed with Thompson submachine guns, bombard barricades on White Rock Road with shattered windows and gunfire echoing through Falls Road. Casualties include 19 killed and multiple wounded as police seal off neighborhoods and search for suspects amid ongoing clashes.

TRA. ii Whiterock Road Belfant Yobber

Wedge clash Britain Ireland unrest erupts across towns

Wedge of troops clash as Protestants and Catholics trade fire last night. Civilians suffer bullet wounds, a theatre system damaged by an explosion, and a firestorm as families flee trouble spots. Report notes 100 Catholic refugees seek sanctuary and internment laws loom amid political crisis.

Mares Iast Republic

Television survey in Sydney shows children watch more TV than attend classes

A Sydney study by Catholic Archdiocese supervisors found children spend more hours watching television yearly than in schooling. The survey aims to reduce screen time and improve pupil focus, noting Catholic primary schools could play a role in guiding media use.

Sydney Marvey Hay Nakeli Archdiocese of Liem

Papua cannibals freed by Papua New Guinea court ruling

Seven men from a remote Western Papua area were acquitted in Port Moresby Supreme Court of cannibalism charges. Justice Prentice said cannibalism was not improper in their community, while detailing witnesses and evidence about killings, body disposal, and ritual practices.

Port Moresby Papua Supreme Court Justice Prentice Justice Prentice Seven Olhot Mr Olhot Sumtals AAP Prentice Sithene Queensland

YACHT RACE RESULTS AND MISFIRE AT ADMIRAL'S CUP

Ragwmuffin won the final of the Admiral's Cup series while the tour's other yachts Sulacia and Koom olen faced major problems. The page notes miscellaneous items including immigration entries and church leadership changes in Sydney and Melbourne, with references to public notices and industrial statements.

Sulacia Mand Koomolen

Arbitration meeting on Australia's future system in Melbourne

A Melbourne gathering tomorrow will discuss the future of the Australian arbitration system. Representatives from the federal government professional bodies and white collar unions are expected to attend the meeting to consider reforms and collaboration.

Melbourne Wesnen Tay ACTL Melborne

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