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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Jan 02, 1976

Page

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Woolcott Seeks UN Presence in East Timor Talks

Australia’s ambassador Richard Woolcott urged United Nations involvement in East Timor during talks in Jakarta with Indonesia’s Foreign Minister Malik. He pressed for access for International Red Cross workers and warned against ignoring Timorese pleas for UN action, noting safety for emissaries and the need for international oversight in the troubled territory.

Jakarta Australia Richard Woolcott United Nations East Timor Indonesia Malik Woole Niko International Red Cross Portuguese Timor Jodas Pasipone Foreign Affairs Canberra Eit Vittorio Gunceardy Geneva Timor Red Cross Werke Taaria Thomax Finmalves Antara Ensauency Hunt Waldheim Doe Rei Aranier Worthe Imees Fr Inforestan Iprsadieaat Gonca

Warning After Snake Killed In Red Street Garden

In Red, Mr E G Knox killed two 14 metre brown snakes in his front garden on New Year’s Day, interrupting dinner as they slithered onto the path. He warned parents to caution children about snakes this season. humidity and heat were blamed for more sightings. A separate Brisbane report notes 12-year-old Kenneth Licence from Sunnybank bitten by a snake with a single fang at Wollumbin Wildlife Reserve near Mount Warning on Tuesday.

E. G. Knox Chariots Street Knox Mre Iim Childden Brisbane Kenneth Sunnybank Wollumbin Wildlife Reserve Mount Warning

Illness hits Antarctic evacuees in Christchurch

Twelve Americans evacuated from the Antarctic to Christchurch face isolation after arrival with nausea vomiting and diarrhoea amid suspected hepatitis. Tests and samples are underway to identify the cause of a possible dormant bacterial infection from ancient ice.

Christchurch Antarctic Pextors Siple Mu Murdo Eninsula

Suharto Says Indonesia Has No Territorial Ambitions

President Suharto told a nation address that Indonesia has no territorial ambitions regarding East Timor. He emphasized Indonesia cannot remain inactive amid the Timor situation and supports a decolonisation process allowing East Timor to determine its future. He urged a peaceful, fair path and joint regional responsibility after the Vietnam War era changes.

Indonesia Pme Emald Mat East Timor Ine Donesia

Casuarina drowning victim identified near Jamazen area

A Casuarina man aged in his life drowned yesterday afternoon at Casuarina Sands. Sergeant Eddie Richards of the ACT Police said the body was found at about 4.45 pm, after a swimming incident that began around 3.30 pm. Police are notifying the deceased’s relatives.

Casuarina Sands Eddie Richards ACT Police Jamazen Canserra

Date floated for Parliament restriction by spokesman

A spokesman for the Prime Minister said last night that February 17 seemed a logical date for restricting Parliament. The date had not been confirmed.

Fraer

Gandhi warns of CIA type acts in India

Indian Prime Minister Mrs Gandhi cautioned followers about CIA style activities and alleged foreign manipulation. She claimed opponents were ready to strike and emphasized threats to India's democracy. Reports cited global concerns and internal calls for constitutional changes amid a tense political climate.

Mrs Gandhi CIA Gandhi

Police investigate water damage at Trade offices Barton

ACT Police probe suspected malicious damage after a water leak damaged more than 20000 in an unoccupied third floor section of the Trade offices at Barton serjean. The incident was found on Wednesday and could have occurred between December 17 and the discovery time, with water seeping to the ground floor.

Tadanean Jakarta Mann Conmell Remminnin Mithdrawa Ter Ineinie Barton Shen i Wan Lee Ren

Prosecutor's Wife Goes to Paraguay in Extradition Bid

The Federal Government weighs long extradition effort for Sydney businessmen Alexander Barton and his associate as Paraguayan authorities and Australian agencies coordinate. Spokesmen say the case involves up to one hundred thousand dollars in costs, with a web of travel and legal actions stretching through Argentina and Australia.

Sydney Alexander Barton Thomas Paraguay Federal Goverement

82 Die in Air Crash Over Arabian Desert

Airport sources report 82 aboard a Middle East Airlines Boeing 7208 perished when the plane en route from Beirut to Dubai crashed in the Arabian desert. The flight carried 67 passengers and a 13 member crew.

Trahran Saridih Arabia Middle East Airlines Arabain Dhabran Sad Dubai Beirut

Tourist traffic up as estimate by Cantyrra Tourist Alirea

Sean, a spokesman for the Cantyrra Tourist Alirea, said yesterday that interstate cars were up over last year by about 2.88 percent. Large numbers of tourists visited the Australian War Memorial, the National Library and Parliament House amid ongoing activity at major sites.

Sae Amtrom Lusseer Oy Aesterdas Tanvvats Sean Alirea Sais Ausralian War Memorial National Library Parliament House

Car crash injures New Year revellers in Melbourne

A car plowed into crowds celebrating New Year in Melbourne, leaving police guarding a man in hospital. The chaotic scene prompted calls for heightened security as authorities brace for sensitive political changes.

Melbourne Tage 3

The Tide of War Reviews and World News Notes

A fragmented review page highlights a World News and Finance section mix with lifestyle items. It references a wartime book review by Franz Kranston, The Dark Kingdom, and a cultural note on Africa, alongside fashion and crossword hints, all on page six with related mentions across sports and society columns.

Valery Chalidre Franz Kranston Earl Pee Yuese Mt 5 Richardson

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