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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Dec 04, 1971

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Australian Doctors Strive to Limit Fees Amid Inflation

The Federal council of the Australian Medical Association urged doctors to restrain fee increases arguing inflation is severe. It warned unilateral fee rises would strain the government relationship and harm private practice, urging consultation with the government and surveys to reform the fee structure.

Federal Council of the Australian Medical Association Federal Council of the Association Federal Council

Shoppers Take Over the Plaza Inaugural Night

Crowds flocked to the new city plaza for its first shoppers only event with a children's fashion parade an art show Indian dancing and a brass band. ANU students organized stalls and a portion of proceeds aided Pakistani refugees as floodlit display towers drew crowds and the day recalled busy traffic before Christmas shopping.

New City Plaza Plaza NCDC ANU Ely Po City Cinema

Unclear sequence of events aboard hijacked airliner

Police said hijackers threatening to blow up an airliner with passengers on board demanded a payoff and supplies. Reported by Mirrorings, the hijackers were said to have prepared to act, with authorities describing the incident as a hostage or hijack situation.

Itkteo Pooene Kare

Canterbury race meeting in Sydney postponed by strike

The Canterbury race meeting in Sydney was postponed by a strike by Australian Workers Union members over a wage demand. The workers seek a $20 weekly increase. management has offered $6.

Sydney Australian Workers Union

NCDC Plans Curve Improvement at Commonwealth Avenue

The National Capital Development Commission will raise the camber on the city-bound right lane at the Commonwealth Avenue Capital Circle intersection and widen the turning circle with updated lane markings. Work aimed for completion before Christmas. An mph advisory sign remains in place as the ring road traffic increased since August 3.

National Capital Development Commission Commonwealth Avenue Capital Circle NCDC Mintor

ANU exam results to be published in The Canberra Times

The Australian National University expects examination results to be available for publication in The Canberra Times on Saturday. A copy containing the results will be posted to a nominated address for 12c including postage. Orders may be accepted by mail or at the Canberra Times advertising office.

Australian National University Canberra Times Mort Street Canberra City Act

Japanese defence minister sacked in parliament fallout

Tokyo reports that Defence Minister Nishimura was dismissed after apologising in Parliament for derogatory remarks about the United Nations. Prime Minister Sato appointed Masumi Ezaki to replace him after opposition calls for resignation, marking the fourth defence minister in the year.

Tokyo Aap-Reuter Japan Defence Nishimura United Nations Mi Suto

Prime Minister vows to remove pockets of poverty in Australia

Melbourne Friday. Prime Minister McMahon stated the Government will remove pockets of poverty and want. He said social welfare policies are among its highest priorities, with ongoing review, extension of services, and annual increases in benefits. The aim is to reduce poverty nationwide.

Melbourne McMahon

Gould Smashes 800m Freestyle World Record in Sydney

Australian swimmer Shane Gould set a world best in the women's 800 metre freestyle at Drummoyne Pool in Sydney last night. She clocked 8 58.1, beating the unratified mark credited to American Ann Simmons from three months earlier. Full reports on the back page.

Shane Gould Drummoyne Paol Sydney Miss Gould Ann Simmons

Prime Minister McMahon to Appe ar on ABC Interview

The Prime Minister Mr McMahon is scheduled to appear on ABC television on Monday at 9 38 pm. He will be interviewed by David Solomon political correspondent Allan Barnes and reporters Richard Sesame and Robert Moore.

Mr McMahon ABC David Solomon Allan Barnes Richard Sesame Robert Moore

Border Battle Intensifies As Pakistani Jets Strike Agartala

Reports from New Delhi say Pakistani Sabre jets attacked Agartala Airport for a second day. Indian spokesmen claim four jets struck at 3 pm while Indian troops push near Fast Pakistan. fighting spans seven fronts with heavy casualties. Air support and armored units aid the Indian advance toward Pachagarh. Chittagong port explosions also reported as UN trucks are diverted due to Pakistan Army actions near Jessore.

New Delhi Agartala India Associated Press Agamalay Davca Eos Pakistan Tripur Rav Pachagarh Tnd Istampur Bograh Sad 165Th Dingipuir Atral All-India Audi Mergalin Chindanga Khustia Lewsure

Five charged after demonstration in Sydney protest

Five people including three Aborigines were charged at Central Police station after a demonstration outside the Aboriginal Welfare Foundation in Sydney. Seven charges were to be laid against four men and one youth, with youths to appear in children's court and others in the Central Court of Petty Sessions.

Sydney Central Police Station Aboriginal Welfare Foundation Oxing Central Police Metropolitan Children's Court Central Court Pple Farlier Child Mr Waddy Parliament House Papua

Collision on Fairbairn Avenue Injures Two People

Police report injuries from a collision on Fairbairn Avenue late yesterday. two people were injured and unnamed. Four people were arrested. three others were towed by service units to the ACT last night. breathalyzer tests were conducted.

Fairbairn Avenue Cer Breathal Reathalover

Federal plan seeks permanent environment secretariat

Perth reports the Federal Government will create a permanent environment secretariat after a meeting with Federal and State ministers. They also backed forming an Australian environmental council to aid consultation and coordination between levels of government. Brisbane notes premiers to meet the Prime Minister on a national oil pollution plan, with plans to stockpile materials along the coast after talks between Commonwealth and State officials.

Perth Tend Interior Brisbane McMahon Queensland Rae Commonwealth

Sufficiency Aim Defines Australia Defence Policy

Australia’s defence policy aims to position the nation so its strength secures its security in its own right, as stated by Defence Minister Fairbairn yesterday. The report notes emphasis on self-reliant security and strategic capability.

Australia Fairbairn

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