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Newspaper

Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Jan 10, 1972

Page

9

Queensland University bars over two thousand students for 1972

In Brisbane Sunday, more than 2,200 Queensland University students received exclusion notices from all courses for 1972. Another 720 were refused admission to one course or a subject after failing twice. Those failing supplementary exams this month face exclusion. The actions follow the University Senate decision in October last year on gross failures, including persistent failures across years.

Brisbane Queensland University University Queensland University Senate

Australian and Tasmanian incident updates and Paris visit

Sunday reports from Perth Hobart and Paris detail Jim Rae aiding a hospital patient, Harold Stepp dying after a fall, Robert Harris recovering after an accidental shooting, and Australian minister Carland planning talks in Paris on Mirage fighter jet supply. The items reflect a mix of local accidents, injuries, and international defense diplomacy.

Hobart Harold Barry Stepp Girraween Nsw Wynyard Tasmania Burnie North Western General Hospital Paris AAP Reuter Carland Frances

Nickel study win for Indonesian nickel project feasibility

Brisbane consulting firm Coffey and Hollingsworth Pty Limited has won a commission to advise on a feasibility study for a major nickel project in Indonesia. Work is due to start early next month. Senator Barry Goldwater, with his son Barry M. Goldwater, passed through Sydney en route to Antarctica for four days. Qantas offices in Britain report surge in inquiries for new cheap fares to Australia starting next month as London advertising begins.

Brisbane Coffey and Hollingsworth = Pty Limited Indonesia Sydney Barry Goldwater Antarctica Barry M. Goldwater US House of Representatived London Qantas Britain Australia

Scholarship SUNTY and overseas study program announced

The SSW Government announced a scholarship program likely covering overseas study. Details suggest a significant award aimed at supporting students for further education, with emphasis on academic merit and international exposure.

SUNTY SSW Fey A Petsam Abu

Whitlam arrives in Rome on private visit for Sicily holiday

In Rome on Friday from Belgrade and en route to Sicily, leader of the Australian Opposition Mr Whitlam will have private meetings with Italian leaders only. In Melbourne, missing teenager Susan Joy Proposch, 15, is being sought after vanishing from Cheltenham with a friend.

Rome AAP Reuter Whitlam Belgrade Sicily Nao Melbourne Susan Joy Proposch Cheltenham Anne Stubbings Heatherton Susan W. Proposch

Five Australian youths chosen for Indonesia study project

Marian May, 21, of ANLI, is among five young Australians selected for a year long programme. The project will include a three month stay in Indonesia followed by a campaign to share experiences with Australian schools and groups about their ridings.

Melbourne Marian May The ANLI Indonesia

ACTU to decide on Wollongong discount store opening

The ACTU executive will meet in Melbourne on February 2 to decide whether to open in Wollongong its second discount store. Austcare aid: over half last year to East Pakistani refugees. cheques totaling $100,000 paid in December. Austcare's refugee aid reach $2,042,092 for 1971.

Wollongong ACTU Melbourne Austcare

Mecking Nears Grand Master Title at Hastings

Nineteen-year-old Brazilian chess star Henrique Mecking moved closer to grand master status in the Hastings International Congress Premier section. He now needs 24 more points after defeating West German IM Helmut Pfleger. Adjournments and results from the Australian Chess Championships round ten are listed, including draws for Miner, Jamieson, Rubesnae, Currier, Hin, Bootvy, and Korda with others.

Hastings England Aap-Reuier Henrique Mecking Helmut Pfleger Tome Ad Ig Ciocaltes Cromania Bovis We F. Markland G. Bottell Mr. Franklin Melbourne G. Seek Lomt M. Kerbie Miner Th A. Jamieson Rubesnae J. Currie K. Hin Dew Boot Baste John A. Srode Barter A. Korda Saaries

Garden snake killed in Hackett garden incident

Hackett resident Mr John McEntes of Micharde Street reported his wife saw a brown snake near their garden fence while visiting a neighbour. The family cat apparently directed attention to the snake and a neighbour killed it with a jack after it had momentarily disappeared.

Hackett John’ McEntes Micharde Street

Pendergast Family Reunion and Lake Jindabyne Race

Australian pioneer Pendergast celebrations in Moonbah and Jindabyne drew 2 000 spectators for a four furlong bush race at Lake Jillamatong won by Noel Pendergast on an unnamed horse. The event supported Pinel School for Hand Children at Cooma. A Moonbah memorial Mass blessed by Father Paul Foley preceded the races as the clan unveiled a roadside plaque. In Sydney, about 150 Robertson clan members gathered in Cremorne to mark their ancestor James Robertson’s arrival in 1822.

Paul Foley Sydney Sarah Foley Waverley Pendergast Foley Sharon Pendergast Moonbah Lake [Ill Jindabyne Pinel School Cooma Pendergasis Moonbah Catholic Church Laslor Park Saran Foley Sharon Harry Pendergast Bill Lake Jillamatong Lake Edge Snowy River Stanley Noel Penderpat Pendergars Ron Pendergast Moonah Honwip Ballim Australia Robertson Robertson Paint Cremorne James Noel Robertson Neutral Bay Asher James Robertson

Loophole Seen Over Ban In Safeway Dispute

Melbourne reports a legal loophole may let Trades Hall Council keep a three week Safeway ban despite a Supreme Court injunction. Solicitors warn the THC secretary K C Stone he could face contempt if he convenes the dis ies committee. Stone says only that committee can lift the ban, calling the loophole a vicious circle. A union official criticizes militant unions over strike fines pending a years end amalgamation plan.

Melbourne Trades Hall Council Supreme Court THC K. C. Stone

Talks likely to be postponed regional planning conference

The proposed regional planning conference bringing Goodradigbee Yarrowlumla Gumminng and Monaro Shires the NSW State Planning Authority and the NCDC is almost certain to be postponed for at least a month. Observers will attend as a placeholder since the NCDC cannot provide a venue due to lack of space and leaders seek stronger support from the agencies.

Goodradighbee Yarrowlumla Gumning and Monaro NSW State Planning Authority National Capital Development Commission Goodradigbee Shire NCDC

Charge after sergeant hurt at Randwick incident

A youth faces South Tomorrow court on charges of causing grievous bodily harm after an alleged attack on a police sergeant in Randwick late Friday night. The sergeant, Alusa Chorc hill, was taken to Prince Henry Hospital in satisfactory condition. A 19 year old apprentice fitter was questioned by Sergeant Churchill at Avoca Street traffic lights when the assault occurred.

Sydney South Somorrow Randwick Sergeans Alusa Chorchill Prince Henry Hospital Churchill Avoca Stree Ruyalorth Shore Hospital Spit Memorial Darlinghurst King’s Cross

Hope for high school staff agreement

Hope rises that the teacher shortage may be less severe this year and could pave a compromise between the NSW Government and teachers organisations over high school staffing. A spokesman for the SSW Teachers Federation cited lower than expected resignations as hopeful evidence while debates continue over the two extra teaching periods per week.

Nsw Federation NS Department of Education Act Education and Science Fraser Commonwealth Teaching Service

Police seek business manager registrations in Canberra

The ACT Police reported a strong weekend response to a campaign to record names of Canberra business managers and key holders. A spokesman said many premises were left unlocked or burgled. registering managers would ease police work. Cards list business details, managers, key holders, and storage of explosives. Patrol officers collected records to distribute to managers.

ACT Canberra Fom Civic

Four more drownings in Victoria raise summer toll

Victoria records four more drownings since Friday raising the summer total to 21. Victims include a 20 month old girl Elizabeth Maria Impink in a backyard converted pool tank and a 22 year old fisherman Victor Prodan from Sunshine. Another 14 year old girl and 21 year old Ross Davidson die in private pools and dams as authorities tally locations across lakes rivers and seas. Eight teens pulled from surf at Bronte Beach in a mass rip current rescue.

AL Wangaratta Elizabeth Maria Impink Victor Prodan Sunshine Point Cook Childers Trafalgar Ross Davidson Strathmore West Brunswick Sydney Bronte Beach

Australian banks clash harms home buyers

Australian banks and building societies are embroiled in a row that harms home buyers. The National Times reports exclusively this week on the dispute and its impact as readers can find full coverage in the current issue.

National Times The

Adventists Confer at Coanburn Conference

An estimated two billion Adventists attend the annual Seventh Day Adventist gathering at Coanburn from January 6 for six more days. Most campers stay at Lilac Grove while organizers add 120 family tents to house a surge of attendees. Over the weekend, twelve street preachers arrived from Melbourne to join discussions central to the event.

Coanburn Lilac Grove Melbourne

Road toll lower over weekend in Victoria

Sia people have died on SSW roads this weekend, making 25 for the yet. MPL BOURSE, Sunil-Te people died on Victora's roads over the weekend, bringing the year's toll to 13. 19 fewer than for the same period last year.

Sydney Sia MPL Sunil — Te Victora

China set to become major wool user in decade

Keith Gaggin of the Farmers and Graziere Co operative says China could be a leading wool consumer within ten years as demand for woollen goods grows and mills expand. Australian wool imports slipped 2.7 percent while New Zealand and Argentina shipments rose by 48 and 42 percent respectively.

China Keith Gaggin Farmers and Graziere Co-operative Company Ltd F and G Gaggin Australia New Zealand Argentina

Wool Commission Confidence After Friday Meeting

The Australian Wool Commission expressed confidence after a Friday meeting on increases. Officials signaled optimism about future price support and market stability amid ongoing industry discussions and policy considerations.

Melbourne

Rating valuations cut Nineteen leaseholders on Macarthur Avenue

Nineteen leaseholders on Macarthur Avenue OConner received rating-valuation reductions of up to 110 dollars under the Rates Ordinance Section 1. The reductions followed changes since the last valuation, including road widening that narrowed the nature strips east of Sullivans Creek. One Forrest resident saw a drop from 14 008 to 14 700 due to an electrical substation outside the lease. The Department of the Interior spokesman said reductions ranged from 510 to 1 150 dollars. More appeals are anticipated this year to the Valuation Review Board, which also sits on land rent appeals.

Macarthur Avenue Oconner Sullivans Creek Forrest Tespwinse Department of the Interior Valuation Review Board

Safety classes for children begin tomorrow in Deakin

The Canberra Times reports ACT Police will run road safety classes at the Denison Street demonstrations centre in Deakin. First session at 9 am, with the week’s classes covering bicycle and pedestrian safety, traffic light crossings, and road hazards. Call Constable Simmons at 497444 extension 37 for enrollment between 8:20 am and 4:31 pm today to arrange a time.

Canberra Times Children’s Traffic Demonstration Centre Denison Street Deakin Simmonson ACT Police

Withdraw, says Uren calls for advisers withdrawal from Vietnam

Federal Labor front bencher Mr Uren urged immediate withdrawal of all Australian advisers from Vietnam. He argued Australia remains militarily and morally committed to an authority group there and that free Australians should leave Vietnam so the people can settle their own affairs. The address was delivered at the Central Methodist Mission Lyceum Theatre in Sydney with a Canberra copy moved.

Uren Vietnam Aminoriiy Group Freepa Lien Central Methodist Mission Lyceum Theatre Sydney Canberra

Australia backs training of South Vietnamese troops poll shows

Gallup poll of 2308 Australians aged 16+ finds 9 percent favour leaving 40 instructors, 32 percent oppose, 9 percent undecided. Support strongest among Liberals and young voters, with 69 percent of 16–20 age group. On Cambodian training, 50 percent back it, 35 percent oppose, 15 percent undecided. views split by party, with youths again more favorable.

Australia Vietnam Liberal4cp DLP ALP South Vietnam Cambodia

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