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Newspaper

Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Dec 20, 1971

Page

10

Urgent review urged for Australia’s aircraft industry

The Medbulase and Vigterian Emplosers Federation call for a government review of Australia’s declining aircraft sector. They cite stalled development and industry instability and urge swift action to protect jobs and national aerospace capacity. The federation confirms a meeting with officials to discuss potential policy measures.

Medbulase Vigterian Emplosers’ Federation Australia Mimiibund Aircraft Industry

Bomb found near Harwis remains uninvestigated in March

A bomb threat prompted police to cordon off a site in Harwis as officials investigated a suspicious device found recently. Investigators have not released details on the type of device or potential suspects, and no injuries were reported.

Unclear Source Phrase Spurs Debate On Behalf Of A Student

A fragmented OCR item mentions a student named Minhname Ronné Hhult and references bullying by others. Details are unclear due to garbled text, but the piece seems to note tension at a school or campus setting with several named individuals.

Death inquiry updates in Port Hope district

Fragmented OCR notes mention a death inquiry and names including We Mestad Nutley and Shanon. Vague references to a meeting, a house on Venity, and a carats led by Woden lien Youn. Choirs are noted with Don Whithread and other locals. unclear details and several garbled terms persist.

SFA Don Whithread Nelly Anit Vighone

Appointment of new Treasury Secretary Richard Randle announced

The government announced that Sir Richard Randle will be appointed as the new Treasury Secretary, replacing the outgoing minister. The change is planned to take effect later this year with a formal transition in Tram 16 and retirement of the current holder.

Treasuy Richard Randle Ivoire Richard Way Nury Tram

Retired Anglican Bishop Cecil Muvetaan to Leave Huishooe

The Anglian Dean of Huishooe Cecil Muvetaan will retire after serving as bishop since 1985, ending a long tenure at Herth where he held the role within the church.

Fae Hanasnnay Huishooe Cecil Muvetaan Anal Tee Wim Herth Tosh

Pioneer dies in Canberra tannery notes and funeral set

Mr Ctl Waller wineg at the Pawies Walley and Caler law fle dies in Canberra on Saturday. His tuners will the lace tomorrow at St John the Rapist Church Reis and then at the Canberra Cemetery.

Tannery Tepat Ctl Waller Wineg Pawies Walley Caler Law Canberre Sat St John the Rapist Reis Canberrd

Drowned man found at Summer Head Any causes inquiry

A man identified as Sartatay 1% of Rirehitl Siidney drowned this morning while goening at Summer Haiad Any. Authorities say ALT Pale quedenman and yesterdiy are investigating the incident for cause and potential foul play.

Husard

Pool mystery in western water affair unsettles city

Domino of garbled text reports a pool incident near Marka with water rise suggesting a western mystery. The article mentions a reopening last week and references individuals Bor Phallin Ray and Bentul in fragmented phrases. The piece hints at a nighttime event and a possible injury or loss.

Hyer

Ceremony Celebrant Susy Ree Snuin Celebrates Birthday

Ipauhe resident Susy My Ree Snuin, 43, marked a personal milestone with family and friends in a modest celebration. The event honored her life with food, music, and warm wishes.

Fragmentary report on fatal harm near Adelaide

A partially legible local notice describes a death aftermath in Adelaide. The text mentions a juvenile victim near a restaurant, a person named Pavia van Schmidt from Seackil Park, and unclear details about a hospital story and money. The fragmentary nature prevents full reconstruction of events.

Adelaide Yester- Hay Hvesin Pavia van Schmidt Seackil Park Satna

Unclear OCR Silo Death Report Near Peak Hill

A fragmentary report mentions a silo death near Windsor and Peak Hill with references to a man named Parkes and a quote about a body being found. Police were notified as details are incomplete and unclear from the damaged text.

Melbourne court hears drugged shirt order case

A Magistrates Court case in Broadmeadows involved a man named Net Brow of Ascot Vale as police investigate a stock of Feshirte shirts linked to Myer’s criticism. Sir Robert Menzies was reportedly unwell ahead of a planned 77th birthday hospital stay.

Melbourne Myer K. G. Pummeroy Broadmeadows Priday Net Brow Ascot Vale National Amberley

Closed migrant reception centre shuts amid redundancy

The Bonesilla migrant entre, Austra lis largest migrant reception centre, closed on Friday. The Department of Immigration said the centre near Aiury had become obsolete and redundant.

Bonesilla Australis Department of Immigration Aiury

Theft at Rugby Union club and church vandalism reported

Police said a break in occurred at Presbyterian Hall Cur tin on Saturday night with a small theft of cigarettes and chocolates from the Rugby Union club. Vandals scattered cushions and pamphlets at the Church of the Good Shepherd Curtin and caused minor altar candle damage.

Bancerra Rugby Union Chi Io Barton Presbyterian Curetin Curtin

Canberra college candidate to run in federal election

A University of NSW spokesman says a candidate will stand in a marginal Sydney seat for the forthcoming federal elections. The campaign centers on tertiary education as a right, prompted by a 16 percent rise in university and college fees. SRC to prepare briefs for a regional Canberra conference February 11 to 13.

Tne Canberra College Sydney University of Nsw Representative Council SRC Canberra

Hunt for food in garbage bins

A Melbourne report describes a pensioner scavenging for stale food from market bins and seeking aid. The piece notes unemployment and political actions affecting pension and welfare, with references to back-alleys and a meeting organized under government supervision.

Melbourne Penstotter Vickerva Pensioner al Maries East Harley Eplepoy Saul

Fallacy of Racism and Equality in Human Diversity

A professor from ANLI, Dr Derek Freeman, argues equality does not mean sameness. He challenges apartheid premises, stating diversity and unique genetic potentials are real, and racial hierarchies deny human dignity and harm social justice.

The ANLI Derek Freeman ABC Insight Treen Igeviinnie Teat

Free after 84 years for Victoria prisoner Marion Jones

Melbourne reported Marion Jones, 35, released from Fairlea Prison on Friday after the longest women’s sentence this century in Victoria. She served 41 years, noted for above average abilities, now seen as a partner rather than a Fairle or inmate. Nat Theodore, 31, remains in Ararat Jail on the same charges of wounding with intent to murder.

Melbourne Marion Jones Fairlea Victoria Sweetearl Nat Theodore Ararat Marion

Seven Die On Queensland Roads Weekend Toll

Seven people died and four were seriously injured on Queensland roads over the weekend. The crashes included a car rollover on the Federal Highway and a fatality on the Princes Highway near Girgarre. Authorities described the death toll as a record weekend carnage, with a three month old baby among the victims.

Queensland Brisbane Rourne Pia Phe Seegie Girgarre Nauraey Twinaeriady

Dismissals Tied to Objection to Unionism Say Liberal MLA

Sydney Sunday reports several large retail stores Mawing to dismiss long serving workers over alleged objection to compulsory unionism. Liberal MLA says the May signed agreement with ALTE and retailers like David Jones Woolworths and Grace Bros enforces unionist limits, threatening shop staff with years of service who refuse.

Sydney Suniay Hird Sory Libeeral Iheaos Athont Sidya ALTE David Jones Woolworths Camera

Wool plan branded a failure by Australian Wool Board chief

Sir William Gunn warned the wool plan would fail if rival priorities continued. He urged rational, unified action and noted international currency settlement discussions in Sydney and Tokyo could lift demand. Britain’s and Japan’s moves signaled stabilising trends for a strengthening wool market.

Melbourne Australian Wool Board William Gunn

Brand policy debate in agrarian reform discussion

Fragmented OCR text suggests a discussion of brand policy and government intervention in agriculture. It mentions Sir William, growers, and the idea that policy should precede or accompany reforms. The readability is poor and key facts are unclear.

Premier's offer to busmen to end strike

The Premier Mr Askin pledged to provide fair treatment for striking bus drivers if they return to work by the end of the war. He claimed no change in government stance and warned union leaders against rank and file revolt. Officials said it was speculation and denied plans to force a settlement. Local bus drivers faced hardship as the dispute continued.

Vines Huvere Mdvanion Sydney Askin Petind Simung Avbia Enwid Ewan

No Danger From Atomic Fallout in Australia Says Minister

The Minister for Sage rly Mc Garland stated there is no danger from atomic fallout over Australia in 1970 or 1971. He cited UK Atomic Energy Authority data showing lower fallout in August compared with the prior year and referenced the 1970 French nuclear test fallout report. He noted health effects remain uncertain but early indications for 1971 suggest the fallout level this year is about the same as last year.

Sagerly Mc Garland Australia United Kingdom Averiaian _Atomic Weapons Test Safety Committee Patharvaat Albune Indica Amtralia Ak Cervallon

Soprano Sutherland heckled at Kennedy Centre recital

Australian soprano Joan Sutherland was interrupted during a Kennedy Centre recital when a woman in the audience shouted about reading the music. Sutherland, calm, quipped I have a lousy memory and used none, drawing applause from the rest of the audience.

Washington Joan Sutherland Kennedy Centre Miss Sutherland Min Sutherland Gressest

Yabbies for Christmas Delicacy Mix Up for Swedish Guests

The Cergstrand family plans a Christmas yabby feast after discovering the Australian yabby equals the Swedish krafta, a delicacy said to be nearly extinct. They advertise for kraftor at two cents per dozen, hoping Swedish friends will attend a New Year’s Eve party.

Wwe Cergstrand F. Cergstrand Yabbes Cory Yabby Sturday

Vandals smash three school windows during break in Altona

Police and staff suspect students from Altona tion School vandalized three windows with rocks and rubbish today during the Friday break before summer vacation. Authorities note the incident occurred as pupils prepared for holidays and review security footage and nearby accounts.

Melbourne Altonation School

Chairman SYDNEY Sanday Nine in a Decade

The chairman for the nine in a decade is noted as Sydney Sanday with focus on leadership and continuity in the organization during a period marked by sustained growth and strategic initiatives.

Sydney, Sanday The Nine

Boom in the theatre profits under Australian spotlight

The National Times surveys the Australian theatre scene revealing where big profits are being earned. The feature notes theatre as a growing money maker and highlights industry trends this week.

Poseidon National Times

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