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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Feb 06, 1971
Page
2
Melbourne's Jewish community steps up security against a resurgence of anti semitism. Commercial patrols guard synagogues schools and institutions while weekend volunteer drivers patrol in cars. Leaders warn volunteers not to carry weapons and to call police for any offences observed.
Government has not decided on a national health commission introduction while plans for community health centres proceed. Dr Ronald Wells states a cabinet date for the commission is unclear, with Belconnen and Weston Creek land set aside for early centres and operations aimed to start by 1973. Private practitioners remain outside the health centres, and staffing and funding details include expatriate posts and public service experience requirements.
The Postmaster General's Department delays comment on the proposed television and radio relay tower for Black Mountain after the Canberra Times sought answers. A department spokesperson said it cannot comment on various questions, with prior inquiries dating back nearly two weeks.
Private D. W. Horrigan of Hambledon Queensland was wounded in action during an enemy contact in Phuoc Tuy province South Vietnam yesterday. He is reported in satisfactory condition.
In Canberra last night Attorney-General Mr Hughes denounced directors who acted irresponsibly as menaces in commerce. He urged stronger provisions for doubtful debts and better boardroom openness to ensure integrity and competitiveness. He warned of anti-competitive influences and urged that directors be held to high standards while calling for decisive action to curb inflation and improve corporate governance.
Diplomats from 14 Canberra embassies, with some in tears, bid farewell to French Ambassador Andre Favereau and Mrs Favereau at Canberra Airport. The Favereaus, in Canberra four years, spoke of family and duty as they prepared to depart.
Only one of fourteen headrests tested under crash conditions showed any effect, indicating varied performance. The findings appeared in Choice magazine from the Australian Consumers Association, as reported in this month's issue.
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