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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Jan 12, 1968

Page

8

BIG says 'trap' charge false in Australia row

Sydney report quotes Mr CW Russell of Basic Industries Gratin denying 10day that BIG aimed to trap the Minister for Primary Industry Anthony. He asserts the group does not target individuals and defends the Country Party's policy, noting industry concerns and policy guidelines.

Sydney CW. Russell Basic Industries Gratin Anthony Russell BIG Couns Party Counity Party Queensland Polins Country Party Imal Tata Hothe Ane Ana Woot Guidetioes Sinter Jirvfarming Mvargival Fsrean

Former Canberra Hospital Board chairman seeks reply from Health Minister

The chairman of the former Canberra Hospital Board, Dr T. Harrison, has not yet received a reply to a letter sent in November to the Minister for Health, Dr Forbes. A copy went to the Prime Minister, Mr Holt. Harrison notes the new board was formed after Dr Forbes announced the elected board. He says he has received no further correspondence from Forbes or the Prime Minister’s office. Harrison chaired the old board for four years and was a member for ten.

Canberra de TH. Harrison Forbes Harrison Fetter Holt Harrison Srcom D Forbes

Weapons for mayor and artefacts given in New Guinea

A display of arrows a bark beating stone and other artefacts from New Guinea central highlands was presented last night to Mayor Alderwin Land by the son of the Bhimbari council president, one year old Mewie Launa, in a ceremony reported by Queanbeyan Municipal Council.

New Guinea Queanbeyan Flimbari Chimbo Quekabeyan Council Spo Alderwin Land Bhimbari Council Mewie Launa

Immigration experts urge higher skilled migration into Australia

Professor Gustav Nossal calls for 5 000 Asian immigrants annually rising to 10 000 in years ahead while Dr George Zubrzycki urges an inquiry into attracting and retaining skilled migrants. They argue Australia should modify its restrictive immigration policy to allow a broader intake and a more diverse society, citing past recruitment of medical practitioners engineers and architects.

Gustav Nossal Australia George Zubrzyck Austr Sneddeys Canberra Nossal Walter Eliza Hall Wen, Matourie Zanryetl Attalian ‘National University Zubraychi Nowal Nowany Iin Vwe Zobraycki Astralia Abilly Zinbraycki Hur Nawalayy Australie

Australian Citizenship Convention invites delegates amid immigration row

Australian Minister for Immigration Snedden rejected inviting Australians of Asian or Aboriginal descent to the convention. About 300 delegates from across Australia will attend, opening at Canberra Theatre on January 16 with Governor General Lord Casey officiating. The theme Ten Years Ahead urges lessons from 30 years of immigration.

Snedden Australia Lord Casey Canberra Janu

Mrs Holt Leaves The Lodge Amid Sharp Party Debate

A chaotic party scene shows Mrs Holt resigning from the lodge as preselection rules are debated. Snooped messages and political postures from Saigon to Canberra reveal tensions over leadership, allied relations, and the Pacific community's future cooperation.

Ill Milk Contaminates Melbourne Hospital Staff

In Melbourne thirteen patients, two nurses and four wardsmaids at the Royal Melbourne Hospital are in satisfactory condition after drinking contaminated milk. The incident occurred on Thursday, with the health authorities investigating the source of the tainted dairy product.

Royal Melbourne Hospital Laver

Floods claim first victim as Queensland deluge worsens

In south east Queensland floodwaters surge across towns near Brisbane. A 20 year old man drowned while attempting to swim the swollen Mary River near Mount Kenworth. At Kenilworth emergency measures were needed as rivers rose and patients were moved from hospitals. Dozens of tourists are stranded along the Bruce Highway and communities cope with rising waters, while officials probe a milk contamination linked illness.

Brisbane Greensland Mary River Mt Kenworth Dede Laver Vine Creek Kenilworth Henty Aye Peemed Norman Mahommed TNE Iere Conan Shaif Mule Maryborough Pital Noosa Heads Tewantio Jmries Marth Fhoodstera Toke Tewan Bruce Highway Maryborbuh Conray Normhour Hax Kenilworth Ce

Measure mix-up aims for central Canberra weather figures

Canberra Bureau of Meteorology plans a central recording point in Canberra to issue rainfall and temperature figures for the city. The move follows concerns about the current system and the potential bias in official figures.

Canberra Bareat Huceau

Officials to exam tighter water restrictions in Canberra

Officials from the Department of Works and the Department of the Interior will review the need for stricter water limits in Canberra today. Rainfall yesterday varied, with some districts receiving up to 2.75 inches while the Rendora Dam level rose and the overdam drop continued. A Rega Co-operative spokesman said the rain would help the district through the start of winter.

Canberra Department — of Works Department of the Interior Rendora Rega Co-operative Can. Nerra Win Goulburn

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