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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Feb 19, 1972

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Three Papuan Women Nominated in New Guinea Election

In Port Moresby Boroko and surrounding areas campaign for the People's Progress Party with three women among its nominees. Miss Judi Modra, Miss Dora Magaidimo, and Miss Joy Moses stand as candidates. Magaidimo chairs Port Moresby branch, the only Papuan woman in such a post. Election report.

New Guinea Rom Judi Modra Dora Magaidimo Joy Moses People’s Progress Party Trick Boroku Port Moresby Miss Magaidimo Aap-Ap

Nuclear pact with Japan ready for signing

Australia moves toward a bilateral Atom Energy Agreement with Japan to promote peaceful nuclear cooperation. Minister Bowen and Japanese Ambassador Saira will sign at Parliament House on Monday, with details pending. The accord envisions marketing and development of nuclear fuel and enrichment, technology exchange, and technologist training, aiming for shared peaceful use of nuclear energy.

Foren Affairs Bowen Saira Uf Muirkelimg. Co Nw Wireresi Austral Japan Alene Energy Commission

Late News Report From Front Pages Covers Game Aftermath

Fragmented OCR yields a vague game update with references to teams and likely casualties. Names and exact events are unclear but indicate a postgame situation with possible injuries and an Army-related context.

Delays in ACT court criticised by judge

In the ACT Supreme Court Mr Justice Fox warned of strong language if delays in committal cases persist. Crown Prosecutor Mr Jo An McCrary said Mr Milan Jovanovic, committed February 1 for break in and theft and assault, would wait about five weeks for a trial date.

Justice Fox ACT Supreme Court Jo An McCrary Milan Jovanovic McCrery Jovanovic Earher Supreme Court McCrory Canberra

Queanbeyan Adopts Thursday Late Shopping Shift

Queanbeyan will switch its late shopping night from Friday to Thursday following a NSW Shop Assistants Award variation in Sydney. It becomes the first center outside Sydney Newcastle Wollongong to gain arsenion. The change, along with a five day working week roster over three weeks, aims to extend hours and jobs, with retailers noting possible price rises in the long term.

Queanbeyan Pthlay Canberra- Oucanbexan Nsw Sidney Queambeyan Sydney - Newcastle Wollyngone Wsitant

Nixon Begins Journey for Peace to China

President Nixon and Mrs Nixon, greeted by 5000 to 7000 Hawaiians and service personnel at Kaneohe, start a "journey for peace" to China. They will fly to Guam then Peking, aiming to ease tensions, expand trade, and seek détente, with limited expectations for rapid breakthroughs.

Honolulu Nixon Kaneohe Marine Air Corps Station China Washington Andrews Air Force Base People’s Republic of China United States Taiwan Chow En-lai Br Henry Kissinger White House Peking Chou Senate Mike Mansfield Hugh Scott Mansfield Niyon Mr Chou Mao Teeying O Hangchow Shanghai Kaneohe Air Station Hawaii

Proposals to end Britain's coal strike aim for compromise

The Wilberforce Committee urged a settlement to resume work for 28 000 miners by November. It recommended weekly increases across groups, with surface workers rising to 23 pounds, underground workers to 25 pounds, and other employees to 34 pounds, backing productivity talks by September. Responses from miners were not yet provided.

Losdon Aap-Reuter Britain Carr Lord Wilberforce N O National Coal Board Mers Ate Wilberforce Emlyn Williams South Wales

Embassy party planned by Aboriginal landrights protesters

Aboriginal landrights demonstrators at the Canberra embassy opposite Parliament House plan a Sunday pardon party in the garden. The event is a bring your own sandwich affair with a note inviting perhaps some for the “howl.” The protest group aims to participate in the diplomatic scene with a casual public gathering.

Parliament House Canberra Pennis Bohm Millie Hithioum Weston

Brazil buys Ikara anti-submarine system in major defence sale

Brazil placed a 20 million dollar order for Ikara the Australian designed anti submarine guided missile system announced by Minister for Supply Mr Garland in Perth. The deal marks a significant export success for Australia with most of the work awarded to Australian private firms and affecting ships upgrades in the developing world navies.

Brazil Perth Garland Jane's Fighting Ships Ikara Jane's Thara Bourne RAN Royal Navy Iit West Thorneycroft Group Ritain Department of Supply Hawker Siddeley Dynamics Ltd Australia

TAA Introduces Non Smoking Sections on Jets

Sydney Friday Trans Australia Airlines introduced non smoking sections on jet services marking the first Australian airline to join the overseas trend. The first two rows in first and economy class on jet flights are set aside for an experimental period following passenger requests.

Sydney Trans Australia Airlines TAA

Minister refused entry to school in Western Australia

Western Australia news reports that Federal Education Minister Fraser was refused entry to Busselton Senior High School by headmaster Mr WJ Gibbney. The headmaster cited the Education Department for approval while WA Director-General H W Dettman said no act prevented entry and the minister was welcome to visit. Fraser called the incident unusual and said officials often use schools to showcase facilities or issues needing improvement.

Perth Western Australia Fraser Souths West Busselton WJ Cibbnes Saul Gibprey H.W Dettman Sai Department of Liberal Party R. Walker Erth Gibbney

Tyre safety rules laid for passenger cars

Commonwealth and State Transport Ministers agreed to recommend safety rules for the construction and use of passenger car tyres. Premier Sir Robert Askin announced a $13.50 million stimulus for works programs to boost the economy. Soccer and other items noted, with World News and features on Shaw Neilson and self government in Washington.

Commonwealth SSW Robert Askin

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