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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Jan 01, 1970

Page

10

Detectives baffled in McKay case in London

Detectives investigate the disappearance of Mrs. Alex McKay, wife of a deputy chief, amid a ransom demand and alleged abduction on a London estate. Investigators describe the incident as a kidnapping with inquiries expanding to possible suspects and locations.

McKay London Alex McKay Wimbledon Sowih Britain Mme McKay Jyomman PAR Elise

Best hope for PNG is new Government

Port Moresby reports on early 1976 political shifts as Labor proposes constitutional development and a cautious path to independence. Statements from Treasurer Alcott and regional reactions show mixed reception in Port Moresby Western District and among conservative communities.

PNG Port Moresby Gulia Labor Dette Tary Port Murasby Alcott

PNG doctors stay home as 1972 self rule plan looms

In Port Moresby the government cites loss of medical staff as reason for not merging Papuan Medical College with the University of Papua New Guinea. The decision, amid debate over self rule and external-territories policy, aims to retain graduates locally despite pressure for university integration and higher salaries to attract expatriate doctors.

Covernment Papuan Medical College University of Papua and New Guinea Presgramme Severs Inegal Bleiher Guiménn Port Moresby Wennesday AAP Bates Socibay Boysont Neading Wedian Ter Sousa al Ory Papux New Guinea Tin Madical College Mars Grange Feu Messi Unis Universty Uly Wipthe University Tim Gusin Pacific Territories Fiji Apltn Inent Ema Senulbte Siven Cohen Paul T Papua-New Guinea Aiex Hasla Eine Burney

Tree houses delight children by lake side

Children admire the new wooden tree houses near Lake Burley Griffin at Weston Park by Yarra dura Nursery. Five youngsters from Garrony and Torrent praise the design with multiple floors and sturdy construction. The huts, built by the Department of the Inferior, are praised for safety and fun opportunities for local kids.

Lake Burley Griffin Weston Park Yarradura Henry Torrent Andrew Henry Department of the Inferior

Mr Fairbairn Criticizes Gas Pipeline Policy Change

Former National Development Minister Mr Fairbairn reopened his attack on the Cabinet for bundling the natural gas pipeline issue. He says the decision not to subsidise any pipeline route other than the most direct is a complete reversal of prior government policy and criticizes lack of subsidies or state requests being considered.

Faithairn Fairbairn Fairhairn Fairbaire Me Fairbairn Nisan Commonwealth Sydney Gippsland

Nixon blamed Confident forecast from PM for 70s in a New Year message

The Prime Minister Me Gorton forecast a final and successful attack on poverty in Australia during the 1970s. He commented on the pipeline controversy and discussed national development strategies, stressing plans for reducing poverty and expanding opportunities while noting political debates from Canberra and cabinet discussions.

Me Gorton Proverty Australia

Australian air chief retires after nearly four decades in RAAF

Air Marshal Sir Alister Murdoch retired yesterday after almost 40 years of service in the Royal Australian Air Force. He entered the RAAF in 1936, trained at Point Cook, and rose through ranks to become Chief of Air Staff. His successor is expected to be Air Marshal C E Hannah, with the national defense pipeline noted.

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