Whittlam outlines Papua New Guinea self government timing
The Canberra Times notes Mr Whitlam frames self government as the key issue in Papua New Guinea policy. It contrasts Government gradualism with Opposition calls for earlier talks with the House of Assembly and stresses debate on the territory’s future.
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Papua New Guinea
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Pentagon
Canberra
Air Force
Whitlam calls independence non negotiable in Papua New Guinea
The piece argues independence cannot be negotiated and critiques Canberra Canberra Port Moresby administration. It notes Whitlam’s promise to appoint New Guinean administrators, questions wage and ownership issues, and warns against delaying self rule while urging timely preparations for home rule by 1973.
F-111 fate tied to politics as crashes mount
The F-111 fighter, plagued by repeated crashes and grounding, faces possible cancellation as Defence Secretary Laird weighs safety findings, budget cuts, and political calculations ahead of the 1971 cycle. White House decision may hinge on safety reports and electoral considerations affecting General Dynamics and Boeing.
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Republic
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Vietnam
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Ford Motor Company
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General Dynamics Corporation
Texas Company
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Australia
Grumman Company
Long Island
New York
Hal
McDonnell Dougy
St Louis
Abortion Act reshape in South Australia sparks debate
South Australia passes a liberal Abortion Act modeled on Britain allowing two doctors to approve abortions under broad grounds while conscience clauses permit medical refusal. The law demands two months residency, prescribes hospital settings, and faces lingering criticism and practical costs estimated for GP and specialist services.
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Commonwealth
Australia
Victoria
Britain
British Medical Association
Britai Cortin
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Australian Medical Association
J. R. Magarey
AMA
Margarey
Letters to The editor on Vietnam protest and Biafra aid
A reader describes a January protest on the War Memorial lawns with police in plain clothes arresting a demonstrator amid chants against Spiro Agnew. Another reader urges Australian aid for Biafran victims, detailing UNICEF and World Council of Churches involvement and a Canberra collection on January 30 to fund relief via the Australian Council of Churches.
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Spiro
Lars
Behin
Tri Poles
Australia
Vietnam
Vollaire
Unicef
World Council of Churches
Geneva
Biafra
Canberra
Jane Nary
Council of Churches
Servics
Alrcady
A. Post Ofice Hox
Governor General Hosts Mathematics Summer School Visit
Sir Paul Hasluck and Lady Hasluck hosted guests in Canberra after a Sydney arrival. In the afternoon the Governor General and Lady Hasluck received lecturers and students from the National Mathematics Summer School at Government House.
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Mr McMahon
Sydney
Lady Hasluck
Canberra
Sydey
Government House
National Mathematics Summer School
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