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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Dec 07, 1970
Page
3
Professor Frank Fenner, speaking at a seminar, warns that infectious agents will continue evolving despite chemotherapy. He notes germs would become resistant, posing ongoing threats to humans and challenging eradication efforts.
Former Victoria ALP secretary Bill Hartley warned at a Connally Association function that unions may grow hostile to a Labor Government. He accused left wing and allied groups of attacking Tideonian influence and warned constitutional changes could push unions toward more direct action, risking parliamentary respect.
A historical reflection notes the shift from rural to urban living as a key factor in infectious disease spread. It emphasizes air travel amplifying transmission, with references to pandemics in 1968 and 1987 and to how airplanes and trains created faster global dispersion of respiratory viruses and other pathogens.
An auction of 142 docks is planned on December 23 at Tamaty Ih. The auctioneer arranged the sale during Christmas holidays for the convenience of people in the South Coast area.
Sydney reports reveal a Geelong Grammar incident involving a youth found with 200 LSD doses leading to a six month jail term for Michael Ditfori. The case connects to a broader boarder policy review as administrators consider enrolment limits and discipline measures amid narcotics concerns.
Sydney talk reports Dr Bill Williams of CSIRO Brisbane argues humanity is trapped by prejudice. The piece critiques education as a fixed path chosen by outdated academics, noting rigid assumptions and shifting goals undermine genuine understanding.
Australian Opposition Deputy Leader Barnard, on a three day fact finding mission in Europe, met French officials and Dassault executives in Paris. He spoke on withdrawing Australian troops from Vietnam and urged a multilateral approach while reviewing Mirage aircraft deals and future defence cooperation.
In Melbourne and Sydney reports, new mining policy proposals face sharp opposition. Prospectors complain of blanket exploration rights and 30 day waits, while officials argue changes protect public interests. A NSW minister defends tweaks despite calls for broader access.
The Department of Education plans transportable school rooms as temporary facilities. The spokesperson said six to twelve months may be needed for the project with longreach Anglican Church supporting accommodation. Twelve classrooms were used at Lyneham Primary School and the department hopes to hear from The Reverend Peter Davies about a temporary block to ease the crisis.
Sydney reports quotes Dr Phillip Chapman warning that space exploration will not solve population pressure. He argues space settlement could come only after vast resource use and energy, stressing Earth has reached its limits and that even with progress, humanity faces unavoiding growth constraints.
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