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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Dec 21, 1970

Page

3

Climber recounts glacier fall on Tasman Glacier

Alan Langworthy of Menai NSW injured and trapped in an ice cave on Tasman Glacier after falling into a crevasse while returning from Mount Green. He spent four hours in the crevasse and hours in a tent before rescue and transfer to Mount Cook. He is recovering at Timaru Hospital with two companions.

Timaru Alan Langworthy Menai Nsw Tasman Timaru Hospital Langworthy Tassman Hut Mount Green Mount Cook

No alignment for Australia MP criticizes United Nations stance

Queensland independent senator Turnbull Katter argues Australia should uphold Western style democracy and avoid abandoning core principles while serving as a parliamentary adviser to the Australian delegation, criticizing the country’s UN role and unity in global peace efforts.

Brisbane the Country Party United Nations For Kennedy Queensland Bull Tasmania Katter Australia Reston Kotter New

Bougainville Seeks Referendum on Secession from PNG

Bougainville pushes for a referendum on separating from Papua New Guinea. AAP reports a renewed bid by local groups and the Napidakoe Navitu party to press the Australian government to allow a vote despite prior refusals. A public meeting chaired by Paul Tapun discussed timing for a select committee tour next month. Local leaders claim overwhelming support for independence. observers doubt official referendum will be granted. Police also report a separate cannabis seizure in Bougainville.

Bougainville, Sunday Bougainville Island Papua-New Guinea South Pougainvelle Napidakor Navi Party Paul Tapun Naapidakoe Party Commines Bougainville Napidakoe Sny House of An

O7 editor refused bail in drug case in London

In a London court on Friday the Magistrate A L Stevenson temporarily left the bench as Richard Clive Neville 29 joint editor of the underground magazine O7 was refused bail on a drugs charge. Neville shouted from the dock asking to make a statement amid claims the trial is political and persecution by Detective-Inspector Frederick Tat.

London A. L. Stevenson Richard Clive Neville Neville Arues Frederick Tat

Qld prepares for holiday makers

Brisbane reports elaborate plans to manage over 250000 holidaymakers on the Gold Coast and North Coast during Christmas New Year. Police lifesavers and inspectors will coordinate, with increased police at coastal ports and a temporary station at Coolum. The council will act on youths and sleeping in cars or benches.

Brisbane Queensland Gold Coast North Coast Nsw Abou Bbl Dilesavens New Heads Ceastro Ramnbow Hay Ber Coolum Iiold Getty

Walker dies after speedboat collision in NSW waters

Australian reporters say 22 year old Aurorafiemin A Walker was injured when a speedboat struck his craft off Penang on Sunday night. He was flown to a hospital and later died, with his body to be returned to Beresford, New South Wales, for burial per RAAF statement.

Penang Reuter Raap Aurorafiemin A. Walker Pingle

Bangkok divorce suit rejected amid adultery claim

In Bangkok a civil court dismissed Australian Charles Keith Hyland's divorce action after the Australian embassy confirmed his wife Dorothy Lise Hyland resided in Australia. Hyland had accused his wife of adultery and neglect of their children while he was imprisoned in 1968.

Bangkok Aap-Reuter Charles Keith Hyland Thawee Churoenphithark Hyland Pytland Mors Dorothy Lise Hyland Adstala Mir Holand Vielcang

Warning on sales offers from door to door tricksters

Sydney readers are warned by the Australian Consumers Association about high pressure door to door sales by students selling books and magazines. Advertisements promise benefits but lead to forced purchases or loyalties, with signed contracts, gifts, and possible overseas trip incentives, while often failing to deliver products.

Daly Association

Australian cultural vitality noted by Le Monde on Australia

Le Monde’s two page feature on Australian literature highlights cultural autonomy trends, free sources, and Patrick White’s works The Mandala and The Vivisector drawing international attention Potential Nobel prize talk signals renewed vitality despite a reputation for censorship and disdain for intellectual work.

Paris SAP Reuter Australia le Monde Patrick White London

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