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Newspaper

Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Dec 20, 1969

Page

1

East Germany seeks Bonn talks on peaceful coexistence

East Germany sent a special emissary to Bonn with a message from Ulbricht as Volkskammer debates establishing relations based on equal rights. Bonn wants full international recognition as a pre condition for talks, while Kohl keeps details undisclosed amid tough West German positions.

Bonn East Germany Ulbricht Germany Sage Kohl Nere Ment Urday Hrundt Guardian

East German Leader Proposes Treaty With Bonn

East German Communist chief Ulbricht proposes a treaty with Bonn to ensure equal talks between East and West Germany. ADN reports copies of the message were sent to the United States Britain and France.

Bonn AAP Me Ulbricht

Wainer demands police extortion evidence on abortionists

Melbourne Friday reports Dr BB Wainer warned Chief Commissioner Wilby that he would present evidence of police extortion connected to abortionists if proof is not produced soon. Wainer is among six who signed affidavits on extortion sent to Wilby by Chief Secretary Sir Arthur Rylah.

Melbourne BB. Wainer Wilby Warner i Arthur Rylah

Canberra Commercial Property Trust forms to back local boom

The first Canberra based land trust offering ACT residents direct investment in the capital’s commercial property has been formed. The Canberra Commercial Property Trust, registered yesterday, plans a Northbourne Avenue building near Civic for TBM Australia to house the Systems Dex Institute. It will offer 100 unit minimum at one dollar apiece and list on the Sydney and Melbourne Stock Exchanges.

ACT National Capital Canberra Commercial Property ‘Trust Northbourne Avenue Civic Manufacturers’ Mutual Insurance TBM Australia Ltd s _ Systems De x Institute Iblic Sydney Melbourne

Lords abolish capital punishment in UK vote

In London Friday the House of Lords voted to permanently abolish capital punishment for murder, after House of Commons approval and a five year trial suspension. Prisons and police officials voiced doubts about safety and regret, while Archbishop of Canterbury Br Michiel Ramey praised the move toward a more civilized society.

London Bri House of Lords United Press International Fred Castell Lords House of Tomimons Michiel Ramey Canterbury

Helicopter Crashes Near Port Moresby Rescue Base

A rescue helicopter crashed while attempting to reach a copper exploration base camp in north western Papua New Guinea. Sixteen people were stranded on a mountainside in West Rab, with officials unsure of identities and the urgency of the rescue.

Port Moresby Papua Srote West Ran

Poseidon reports large nickel ore reserves at Windarra WA

Adela id e cheers greet Poseidon as chairman T A Hutton announces sufficient nickel ore reserves at Windarra for a major mining operation to start soon. Geologists note potential four million tons in the Shirley zone with drilling showing nickel and copper. platinum and palladium detected. Shares rally across Sydney Melbourne and Wellington, with prices peaking at 130 shillings.

Adelaide Poseidon Windarra Western Australia Australia T. A. Hutton Poseidon NL Hutton Shirley

No drinks outdoors on New Year’s Eve in Canberra

Alan Harper and Gus Petersilha voiced disappointment after ACT Police licensing squad memos ruled liquor could not be served on the terrace of the Balcony Room restaurant. They planned to host a band in Civic Square to celebrate New Year’s Eve but reversed course after permission was refused. Harper urged tavern licences and adult treatment, insisting liquor rules stifle Canberra's entertainment.

Canberra Balcony Room Alan Harper Harper ACT Resturant Harpur Gus Petersifha Civic Square Cafe Petersilha Hary

Junior Queanbeyan council proposed for local youths

The Mayor Alderman F E Land outlined early next year plans to form a junior council of school children. The aim is for junior councillors to discuss youth affairs and issues like litter and drug addiction, though he noted no current drug problem. The panel would advise the municipal council with representatives from each school and a youth mayor to be elected.

Queanbeyan Council Ems Landway Quick Queanbeyan Yatr'in Pire Sen

Plot to install Sukarno foiled

Indonesian army says it uncovered and crushed a plot by senior officers to restore Sukarno. Five generals detained after meetings at the Defence Ministry, with links alleged to the deposed president. Several officers named include Sudirgo and Rukman, among others.

Sukarno Diakar LA Frits Iaap-Reuter Dr Sukarno Army Rankine Imeolanel Ts Mair Dr Sul Dyuharta Unher Sudirgo Military Pole Rukman Eastern Tadonesia Sibir Sunarjo Panggahean Cieneral Suiriro Defence Ministry

Vietnamese Defence Minister Gisp and Hanoi resolve

Fragmented OCR summary notes unclear items from pages 3 to 20. Mentions Vietnam Defence, Canadian tax proposal for states, Aboriginal education policy, and a writer’s choice review by George Zubrzycki. Key named entities include Sir Henry Bolte and Hanoi.

Sir Henry Bolte States

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