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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Dec 08, 1971

Page

3

Escaped prisoner recaptured after shop clothing purchase

A 19 year old Sydney man Stephen Jensen Pry from Dimas was recaptured after escaping on Monday from Jai. He bought clothing in Jinlabyne aiding the chase and was identified by a shopkeeper. Pry will face Cooma Court on multiple charges next today after being held at Cooma police station.

Jai Jinlabyne Jindabyne Oolice Stephen Jensen Pry Dimas Sydney Cooma Court Cooma

Plan urged to employ Aborigines in Australia

Aboriginal rights leader Ken Calbung called for a government backed scheme to place Aborigines in permanent work. He cited Western Australia figures showing 7 percent Aboriginal population and high unemployment, urging training and rehab programs to reduce welfare costs and social trouble. He criticized top level apathy and pressed Canberra officials for action.

Ken Calbung Calbung Canberry Western Australia Colhung Aborpinal Advancement Council Premuantle Cidbung Colbung Commerealth Canberra Colming Abiemono Athos Omr Howson Seville Mir Mester Alwaye Senwtor Bonner

Dri-Glo Beach Beauties In Bright Color Arrivals

Beach season novelty Dri-Glo items marketed for all ages with bold stripes and abstract prints. Children’s sizes start at $2.50 while adult sizes range from $5.50 to $8.99, available at all stores.

Hospital reach via river after car plunge near Melbourne

A late model blue car left the road on Alejandra Avenue near Chapel Street and partially submerged in the Yarry River. Harold Victor Alsop, 35, of Carnegie, escaped with kidney problems and was rushed to Royal Melbourne Hospital after diving from the vehicle.

Melbourne Yarry Siu Harold Victor Alsop Carnegie Alsop Alejandra Avenue Chapel Stice Royal Melbourne Hospital Alaip Cmd

Two-State Inquiry on Firm Investigators Named

Two inspectors from New South Wales and Victoria were appointed to probe Vardin International (Aust) Pty Ltd. NSW Attorney General Sir James McCaw said the inquiry is not a pyramid selling investigation. Inspector names include Mir James Daniel Long.

Sydney Nsw Victoria Vardin International (Aust) Pty Ltd NSW Atformes-General Mir MiCaw Extenrse Council Sir McCaw Mir James Daniel Long Bottom Sospessor SW Corporate Affairs Commission Francis James Antonie Victorian Companies Office Supreme Court Justice Street Mardin International (Aust) Pty Ltd Ft ix Lass Company Iean

McKensey and Company consultants aid Liberal image drive

Melbourne reports reveal McKensey and Company Inc two heads in conference over a Federal election image project. The firm handles research work for the Liberal Party with Canberra federal secretariat ties while remaining tight lipped about partner identities.

Melbourne McKensey and Company Inc Liberal Party Say Bik Terradhy Savey Mer Malcolm Pyberal Nitss Canberra

Malaria risk cited as travel rises to Indonesia

A NSW doctor warns the malaria threat rises with extended holidays to Indonesia. The Medical Journal of Australia notes transmission could be harder to stop, urging travel movement checks by the Commonwealth Health Department. Past Australian malaria bursts were contained by treatment and mosquito eradication.

Nsw Medical Journal of Australia Australia Indonesia Corp Lynn

NSW Supreme Court Justice Named President of Ryder-Cheshire Foundations

Justice Nagle of the NSW Supreme Court was appointed president of the Federal Association of Ryder-Cheshire Foundations on Saturday. The foundations aim to aid chronically sick and helpless people.

Nsw Act Victoria Victorian Supreme Court Justice Cullard Melbourne McCaw G. 0. Reid Victori Reid

Premier Accuses Sergeant of Mental Illness Over Crime Stats

In the Legislative Assembly Premier Askin called a police sergeant mentally ill after a police medical officer certified him unfit, replying to Deputy Leader Einfeld’s question on the sergeant’s commitment for psychiatric treatment and current fitness for duty. The Premier warned of a forthcoming detailed response.

Sydney Askin Einfeld Legislative Assembly

Canadian YMCA visitors tour Australia YMCA work

A Vancouver YMCA study group will travel from Melbourne to Canberra then depart to Sydney. They will visit Visiting YMCAs across Australia after inspecting YMCA projects in Port Moresby and Mount Hagen in Papua and New Guinea. Canberra YMCA executive director Eric Howson said the Canadian government and Vancouver YMCA are jointly involved in a Mt Hagen project.

Vancouver YMCA Canberra Melbourne Sydney Australia Port Moresby Mount Hagen Papua New Guinea Eric Howson Mt Hagen

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