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Canberra Times

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Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Dec 21, 1971

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Bhutto Takes Power in Pakistan Amid Resignation of Yahya Khan

Zulfikar Ali Bhutto was sworn in as Pakistan's President and chief martial law administrator following Yahya Khan's resignation. The move shifts civilian rule to Bhutto's Pakistan Peoples Party leadership, with Bhutto vowing a national address and plans for a parliamentary conference.

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Airlines Set Open Europe Australia Fare Talks In Geneva

London Monday AAP reports the International Air Transport Association and airlines discussed new Europe to Australia fares at Geneva. A minimum return fare around 700 dollars was proposed, with open rates contingent on proposals from Qantas and LATA. Agreement, while expected, hinges on provisos for direct Europe to Australia routes and three month advance booking patterns.

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Dialling the world sees surge in international calls

More than 5000 international calls were booked from NSW and the ACT during Christmas and New Year. A spokesman for the Postmaster General's Department said international calls are very much up on the previous year. Calls to the United Kingdom are fully booked until December 27.

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Girl saved from pool at Yarra Glen incident

Curtin resident Flowe Annene Raine, aged three, was pulled from a Glen pool by her mother near See Place. Neighbour Mrs K A Sinnott revived her until ambulance staff took her to hospital in critical condition as heavy rain caused flooding across Yarra Glen Melrose intersections and warnings remained in place. Police monitored intersections and warned motorists while forecast storms continued.

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Yugoslav Prince Alexander Announces Engagement to Bilin Princess

London report: exiled Prince Alexander, 27, son of the late King Peter and Queen Alejandra of Yugoslavia, announces engagement to Bilin Princess Maria Gloria, eldest daughter of Prince Pedro of Orleans Braganza and Princess of Palacio Gracra, Petropolis, per Press Association.

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Explosion in car targets Brisbane teacher home

A bomb exploded in a car outside Brisbane civil rights teacher Pat Brady’s Paddington residence at about 10 pm. The device, likely gelignite, blew the front seat. A red swastika was painted on the car’s rear. Police scientific branch investigates the incident.

Brisbane Pator Don Brady Mr Brady Paddington Police

Discord in Cabinet over dollar value splits Liberal Country Ministers

The Australian Cabinet faced a deep split over the dollar valuation. Country Party Leader Anthony convened an extraordinary meeting with seven Country Ministers after Liberal and Country ministers clashed in Canberra. The dispute centers on whether the dollar should align with sterling or not rise above the US dollar, with timing and Treasury input shaping the debate. Wellington NZ waits for Australia as Tokyo markets rise on yen moves.

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New Zealand adopts colour TV standard change

The New Zealand Government plans to convert the single television channel to colour transmission. Minister Mr Walker of the Broadcasting Corporation stated the change will complete the conversion. The Broadcasting Authority noted the PAL system is standard in most Western Europe, with New Zealand following suit.

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Girl 18 Charged In Wyoming Murder Case

An 18 year old girl Deslin Pamela Raye Mond of Sydney faced Gosford Court on murder charges in Wyoming near Gosford. Prosecution says she helped strangling Daniel Stephen Hay with a saucepan then stabbed him with a knife after filming a window screen to mislead neighbours. Bail request noted parent absence and risk but not refused. A juvenile appeared in Gosford Children’s Court later.

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Canberra Times Preview Page Highlights Weekend Features

The Saturday edition lists book reviews and church news along with service details and parish notes, offering readers a snapshot of religious life and literary commentary for the weekend.

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Woden Hospital Chief Named Inglevin Superintendant

The Canberra Hospital leadership appointment details Dr Elvin as incoming general superintendant. Plans mention a three week Britain tour to inspect hospital equipment and a two week Europe visit. Woden Hospital expansion to 1993 aims for 800 beds and staff increases.

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Interior intervenes in milk dispute among vendors and retailers

The Department steps into a milk dispute between night vendors and grocery retailers aiming to restore order and attract customers. A Federal Labour Party leader, Mr Whitham, referred to a major wave of action. details remain unclear as the article notes examination.

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