Try 7 days of FREE access to billions of articles

Start Free Trial

Canberra Times in Canberra, Australian Capital Territory

Page 1

We have pages in Australian Capital Territory

View this page and access billions of articles with a 7-day free trial.

Start Free Trial

This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!

Start Free Trial

Cancel anytime, risk free

Not what you were looking for? Search our billions of articles

Advanced Search

Articles on This Page

This newspaper page contains 9 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.

Newspaper

Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Aug 14, 1971

Page

1

Ulster PM denounces Irish abolition call over Stormont

Belfast report says Northern Ireland Prime Minister Faulkner bitterly denounces Irish Republic PM Lynch for calling abolition of Stormont. Five days after internment reintroduced to clear terrorists, an IRA hard core is said to be defeated. One man died in a gun battle in Londonderry Bogside, raising Ulster toll to 25.

Belfast Northern Ireland Faulkner Irish Republic Lynch Stormont Press Association Londonderry Cme Bogside Ulster United Kingdom Dublin IRA London Patrick Hillery CIVIC Permanent Building Society Limited Intema

Belfast in quiet as IRA fears rise and attacks occur

Belfast endured a near ghost town at night as residents heeded security forces and stayed off streets. IRA snipers and firepower clashes with British troops continued daily, with two businessmen targeted as petrol was poured and ignited in their homes. Police feared this could signal a renewed campaign of intimidation and the authorities urged calm while Ulster enters a tense political standoff.

Belfast Wegal Irish Republican Army Stewart Mackie Willam McCracken

Constable shot at door of home near Gresford

Newcastle Friday reports Constable W E King shot dead at the Gresford police station door while alone with his wife. The assailant fled in a car with the registration number noted by Mrs King. A 6 year old driver was detained nearby and questioned late tonight. King, believed Irish, served about ten years in the district and leaves two daughters aged seven and ten.

Newcastle W. E. King Gresford Constable King Mrs King Paterson Ireland

Iron ore dispute grants temporary injunction in Perth

In Perth on Friday the Supreme Court granted Han cock and Wright and their associates temporary injunctions to stop the WA Government from reallocating iron ore reserves. The Angela reserves are at issue with government allocation to Armco Resources Pty Ltd. Earlier report referenced.

Perth Hancock Wright Supreme Court Angela Armco Resources Pty Ltd

Australian police plan holiday visit to South Africa

Australian officers who protected the Springbok rugby team in Australia may tour South Africa for a holiday. businessman Wolfie Oosthuizen of the Orange Free State plans to bring 1000 policemen, backed by Springbok supporters, with funding reportedly between 3 and 6 thousand pounds.

Port Elizabeth South Africa Wolfie Oosthuizen Orange Free State Australia Die Gosterlit Yester Welkom Oosthuizen Springboks Springbok

Liberal deputy leadership race after Gorton sacking

Mr Fairbairn takes over Defence as Parliament nears budget session. Labor predicted to seize on the crisis while Whitlam vows no confidence, though unlikely to succeed. Key Liberal contenders include Snedden Fairbairn Fraser Swartz Bowen and Chipp with McMahon staying neutral.

Liberal Party Gorton Labor Party Whitlam Snedden Defence Fairbairn Ter Bowen McMahon Sunday Australian Alan Reid Canberra Labor Queensland

Liberal party rift clouds Melbourne Cup deputy lead

Letters from Fraser show Liberal support across the party while deputy leadership remains unsettled. Gorton and McMahon clash over resignations and early party meetings. Whitlam and Cour comment on government changes as Labor plans tactics. Gair urges stability. Snedden avoids leadership talk amid crisis.

Gorton McMahon Liberal Party Whithim DLP Cour

Trees should not have been cut at Turner Primary School

The director of Parks and Gardens says none of the trees at Turner Primary School should have been removed. Department counts 19 caguarinas and 3 eucalypts felled to reduce competition, with 22 trees to be replaced. School principal M Bak claims 40 trees were felled before workers stopped. A departmental statement cites authority and future consultation and replacement plantings.

Turner Primary Prinaer M. Bak Badham Parks and Gardens

Joint ACT NSW water tests detailed by officials

A joint NSW ACT water quality inspection system was arranged in detail after a tour of Weston Creek and Belconnen sewage treatment works by state and territory health officials. Also noted are military awards for Vietnam service and political protests in Bangla Desh, with other items including a secret war confession, West Gate Bridge work update, and regional accounts.

Weston Creek Belconnen

Also Mentioned on This Page

Mr McMahon Government House Mr Fairbairn Toe Defence Mr Gorton Valparaiso Kametnytt Cabinet Deeere Today Fabiner Tin Dee Musmmar Kaddafi Middle East News M Tri Mols David Solomon Mr Fraser Liber Party Nen ALP Gair Tion ABC Melbourne Paul Hasluck Interior Hunt A.C.T Vietnam New Delhi Bangla Desh US Congress China Egypt Sadat Lsrael Canal Zone West Gate West Gate Bridge Victoria S Smolensk Ussr Katyn Soviet Union George Zubreycki Queanbeyan United Tomie Ves Magpies World News Pickering Civic Co-Operative Permanent Building Society Ltd Building Society House Cantera City, Act Canberra Times Federal Capital Press of Australia Limited Pirie Street Fyshwick Sct John Fairfax & Lone Limited Donde Boious
Search Courier

Search the Canberra Times Today with a Free Trial

We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.

Not Finding What You Were Looking for on This Page of The Canberra Times?

People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!

Looking Courier

Browse Newspapers

You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!

By Location

By Location

Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.

Browse by Location
By Date

By Date

Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.

Browse by Date
By Publication

By Publication

Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.

Browse by Publication