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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Dec 18, 1971

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War ceasefire hoped as India and Pakistan near end

Reports from Canberra New York and London say President Yahya Khan urged a unilateral ceasefire to halt fighting on the western front and allow a withdrawal. India and Pakistan were near ending the undeclared war in 24 years with a tentative halt around 14 GMT today.

Suds Saut Yala Yahi Kia People Radio Pakistan Yahya Bahotan Yang Weylertteenvehie India Canberra

Killed in crash on Mount Kirscrenbit tail

A crash near Mount Kirscrenbit killed Lauite Spuna and Peny sigan Mules after a trip went awry near Angat. The wreckage location and exact sequence remain unclear, with limited readable details from the damaged OCR.

Kirscrenbit

Hotels open tomorrow in Australia Territory

Fragmented OCR text indicates plans for hotel openings and bar licenses. Mentions of hotels, licensed bars, and dining service times appear. Details are garbled and unclear but suggest a hospitality expansion with liquor service linked to meals.

Weekend Weather: Light Showers Expected Across Regions

A forecast calls for a fine weekend with a chance of evening showers. Winds will be light to moderate from the northeast. Saturday saw a high near 78 degrees and a low around 42 degrees, with continued dry conditions expected.

Fourth Battalion Home Brings Warm Welcome From North Queensland

Thousands of North Queensland residents welcomed the last major Australian unit from Vietnam as the 4th Battalion returned. The troops aboard HMAS Sydney were met with cheers and fanfare marking a significant homecoming after the withdrawal of Australian forces.

Brisbane Queensland Intaniry Vietnam Hmas Sydaey

Wart Cure Reported Using Smallpox Vaccine on Warts

Dr Belisario reports applying smallpox vaccine to warts cured 80 percent of cases. In 32 patterns warts disappeared within four to six weeks. Minor side effects appeared mainly in unvaccinated patients including feverish malaise and local reactions. Not recommended as routine wart treatment but may help very resistant cases.

Medien Journal of Australia John Helisario Syiley Belisario Peters

Rapist to be held in solitary confinement

A court proceeding details a rapist being ordered into solitary confinement. The Supreme Court review includes defense arguments by Mi HE Bavin and Mr Aled Rei. The timeline references a preomere arrest and geographic mentions are unclear due to damaged OCR.

Aline Iy Aled Rei Kiley

Bread prices up Monday in local bakery report

A brief local note reports bread prices rising on Monday at a nearby bakery. The fragment mentions price changes and shopper reactions, with unclear details about the exact amounts or brands.

Former MP Dies at 74 in Be munl Hospital

Former Member for Newcastle in the Monia of Representatives Mr Dasud Oliver Watkine dies at age 74 in Be munl Hospital. Report notes he wed recently and leaves a legacy in local politics amid a brief New Aside tribute.

Dasud Oliver Watkine Weed M4 Newcastle Monia of Representatives Bemunl Hospital Toda

ACT School to Get Capital Aid for AME Primary

The Association for Modern Education AME has conditional approval from Minister Fraser for capital aid to open a primary school next year in the old Dunoon primary buildings. The spokesman said eligibility hinges on conditions that require broad educational representation and initial support from the AME. Negotiations to meet these terms continue as the minister reviews detailed proposals and long term plans for permanent facilities and a suitable site.

Association For Modern Education Department of the Laterie Fas Ie Interese AME Sival Pooares Pit Decison Shell Ministar National Capital Development Commission

PM refuses talks with Premiers over economy conference

The Prime Minister Mr McMahon rejected a request for a special Premiers Conference on economy and unemployment. He said a mid February meeting would suit the regular schedule, while NSW Premier Askin urged an early session. Victoria's Sir Henry Bolte and Queensland's Mr Bjellke-Petersen opposed the plan.

McMahon Canberry Nsw Mr Askin Soverter Rome Mideebruary Viciora Henry Bolte Queensland Bjellke-Petersen

Queanbeyan site hailed as ideal for industry

A local manager describes a Queanbeyan land area as ideal for industrial use. The council reviews rezoning requests and debates protections amid a broader report on planning and regional development. The page also notes international news and various local notices.

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