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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jan 13, 1971
Page
4
The Australian National Advisory Committee for UNESCO sponsors a meeting of Oceanic culture specialists at Australian National University from today through Friday. Minister Bowen said the gathering aims to set priorities for Pacific culture research and to stimulate Australian scholars' interest.
The Reverend John French has been appointed Rector of Adaminaby and will assume duties during the last week of February.
The acting librarian at ANT, Min J M. Waller, says the seminars focused on cooperative acquisition and bibliographic prospects. About 140 literati, including many from Asian centuries, attended the events ending yesterday. Organisers aimed to broaden interlibrary cooperation and global exchange at the congress.
A statement by the Concerned Asian Scholars of Australia and New Zealand criticises Sir Paul Hasluck for supporting a remote academic community isolated from current problems. The stance, voiced at a congress fringe event at ANU, argues academics should engage with real world issues rather than stay privileged.
Mr Prench, in his sixties, has served as assistant priest at Temora since 1969 after beginnings in Tumut and Melbourne training. The text also covers a convoluted congress commentary on academic journalism and political implications, criticizing the organization and presentation of papers while noting leadership’s stance on neutrality and contemporary issues.
Equipment for a Canberra breath test pilot study has arrived with five civilians and three interviewers to conduct 200 car interviews and breath tests at 20 locations. Officers will organize the project from Dickson Centre, determine blood alcohol levels and inform drivers of possible penalties. If drivers refuse testing, taxis may be arranged or drivers left to drive on.
The National Capital Development Commission outlined two surveys to aid road and public transport planning in Canberra. A travel survey of motorists will run under supervision in Narrabundah now through early February, while a work survey targets 3,000 office workers across Canberra with morning journeys collected the same day.
YASS Tuesday Mr Thomas Drennan a well known former railwayman died in Yass last night He was 80 He leaves a widow three sons and a daughter Funeral service will be at St Clements Church Yass at 2 30pm tomorrow Drennan drove the steam engine on the branch line from Yass Suction to Yass Town He retired in 1955 as steam gave way to diesel and service ended He served 47 years with the Railway Department at est Wryalong Ballet linked to family history and local figures at Temora and Yass plus a note of the Drennan house a 1937 residence once owned by Hamilton Hume and later surgeon Allan Campbell
In Sam Francisco on Tuesday, AAP Reuters reports prima ballerina Marilyn Jones earned a standing ovation for a recital. The renowned Australian dancer continues to captivate audiences with her flawless technique and expressive performance.
The Summer School, organized by the ASL Center for Continuation Education under Dr Duke Bartler, presents three lectures at the National Sinvereity hall. Professors Basham and Sprenko will address Indonesian traditions and Chinese piety, with discussions on Indonesian heritage and Australasian links.
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