Aboriginal rights clash with mining plans in Arnhem Land
In a Canberra Times opinion piece, Dr H C Coombs attacks paternalist government and business attitudes toward Aborigines in Arnhem Land. The article cites tensions at Gove and Nhulumbuy, noting a lack of respect for Yirrkala heritage, sacred trees, and place names. It warns that land development must respect Aboriginal ownership and roots, urging policy countermeasures before tragedy or missed opportunity ensue.
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Australis
Muck Jcas
H.C. Coombs
Reserve Bank
Northern Territory
Arnhem Land
Coombx
Council For Aboriginal Affairs
Macquarie
Great Eylandt
BHP
Gove
Nabalen
Gove Peninsula
Nhulumbuy
Northern‘Territory
Nabilo
Nhulambuy
Hashick
Territories
Gove/Nhulambuy
Nixon
Commonwealth
Armhem Land
Coombs
Second thoughts on the Solomons threaten Australian interests
The Solomon Islands may become a test case for constitutional change in Melanesia, potentially reshaping links with Papua New Guinea and Australia as a Westminster model faces erosion. The piece notes rising separatism in Bougainville, debates over governance systems, and the prospect of an independent Solomons state influencing regional dynamics by the early 1970s.
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Papua-New Guinea
Solomon Islands
Honiata
Guadalcanal
Tralia Willy-Nilly
Papwi New Guinea
Port Moyesby
Bonsainvile
Westminster
Canada
Australia
New Zealand
India
Paksstan
Mapsia
New Guinea
Sir Robert
Tower
Legou
Port Moresby
Couneil
Exco
Couneil Hou
Counneil
Gilded Meiners Fund
Seychelles
Solomons
Legeo
Papua-New Gulea
Bougayneville
Red Biophy
Bougainvile
Hain Oy Naire
Solontons
Gulnea
Melanesia
Bougainville
Pram Thy Bugotu
Walt Alyena
Marhino Kelesi An
Witc
Malai
Honiaca
Salona
Pacific islands brace for Australia's Papua New Gains push
Bruce Juddery surveys a nascent inland nation shaping regional politics beyond Papua New Guinea. The piece argues island responses to Australia's expanding influence in the Pacific and implications for nearby independence movements.
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Pacific
Australia
Papua New Gaines
Bruce Juddery
Papas-Ng
Bold Licensing Reforms Fuel South Australia Alcohol Debate
The Licensing Act 1967 in South Australia aims to modernize control over liquor, shifting power to the Licensing Court and enabling new license types. The Full Licensing Court approved a canteen license at the Yalata Aboriginal reserve to sell cold beer, a move intended to curb Aboriginal drinking in penalties by offering compliant, supervised consumption on site. The plan, costing about $20,000, includes a bar, concert hall, and kitchens, with broader interest from Aboriginal Affairs officials and potential similar trials in the Northern Territory.
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South Australia
Hill
Ber
Polly
Licensing Court
Yalalu
Yalita
Nuwahor Plain
Adelaide-Perth
Ceduna
South Australian Department of Aboriginal Affairs
Lutheran Board of Missions
Penong
Ceuans
Executive Council
Yalata
Hope
Johnston
Vlvar
Phose
Win
Department of Aboriginal Affairs
Rick
Adelaide
Northern Territory
Me R. L. Dean
Alice Springs
Canberra Day Observance Sparks Preparations Across Regions
Citizens discuss Canberra Day events and planning for a one day celebration. References to meetings, logistical concerns, and local organizers Hammond, Rodney, and Daniels highlight efforts to secure a stable, annual observance with community involvement this year.
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Canberra
Catholic education debate in New South Wales
The article outlines pressure on Catholic schools in New South Wales over funding and policy. It notes Canberra’s role, mention of a federal program, and concerns about the impact on religious education and school stability amid government actions. Leaders and groups seek preservation of Catholic schooling amid funding changes.
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Canberra
Calhnie
New South
Commonwealth
Anderson Cahuainaita
Nsw
Moon Quest and Ventures Stir Broad Debate
A fragmented selection discusses lunar exploration and early space ventures linked to industrial funding. The piece reflects on technological optimism and the motivations of corporations like The Lunar Mineral Corporation while noting public interest and the confusion of opinion across society.
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Canberra Times
Aystem
Porliaho
Legislative Council
Indian Ocean
Cabernet
Morthand
Western Pacific
Her
New Hebrides
Gilbert and Ellice Islands
Ant Legeo
Honiura
Islands
Sir Robert Foster
Tiji
Soloman
Legco
Papua
He Teyfmory
Trist Territory
Pacific Islands
Arm
Jah ‘Soloman — Islands Protectorate
Solomon Sew
Ysann
ATA
British Solomon Islands Protectorate
Wwo
A. Rk, Sungster
Adel Taide
Theseifficuilties
Colona
West
Durlurental Ungery
Everson
Blydenstein
Dolphin Lite
Curtin
Saan
Man and the Moon
America
Lumar Mini Corporation
Frelon
Vbauhd
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