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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Jan 22, 1973

Page

9

Aboriginal health focus urged in Northern Territory

The Minister for Health Dr Everingham asked the Health Department to address Aboriginal health issues in the Northern Territory. He called for health workers who can educate Aborigines in basic hygiene, especially speakers of Aboriginal languages, to improve preventive care despite adequate curative medicine. The minister began a week-long tour of the Southern Territory yesterday.

Everingham Health Department Northern Territory Canberra

Royal visitors accept Australian invitation in May

Crown Prince Akihite and Crown Princess Mich iso of Japan accept an invitation to visit Australia in May. The Australian government plans shows Canberra as the start with a tour across several states. Prime Minister Whitlam confirmed the visit.

Akihite Crow Michiso Japan Am Imvitarean Austalia Canberra Viei Png M- Whitlam Prins

Man Dies At Carrington After Chest Wound

In Carrington Kenneth Teron Drorden, 42, died at Rivalew Hospital two hours after sustaining a chest wound at his home. Police arrested a kitchen knife suspect, charged with manslaughter. The defendant will appear in Newcastle Court for trial.

Siowcastle Drorden Kenneth Teron Carrington Newcastle Court Tor Mery

Norfolk Island administrators join talks on territory transfer

Air Commodore Pickard and the Corman oof committees along with Mr W M Randall completed on Friday talks to move Sarfolk Tan from External Territories to the Capital Territory. They met the Minister Ste Prderby who returned from the Worthern Territory. British Lego has agreed to supply Bourke's and ACTS Merc with Westinghouse parts as discussions continue with FReourke's representatives tomorrow.

Norfolk Island Pickard Corman Oof Sarfolksland Council W. M. Randall Cymberra Pinnster Sarcfolk Tan Capital Territory Ste Prderby Worthern Territory Melbourne Lego Bourke Lid Freourke Westinghouse

Victorian government to introduce R classification for books

The Victorian Government will announce an R classification for books and newspapers similar to New South Wales. Publications affected will be available only on request and must be displayed under the new scheme.

Nsw

Australian minister to attend Zambia meeting

Sunday meeting in Zambia will have MP Paul Keating representing Australia. Prime Minister Whitlam has conferred ministerial status and authority for him to contribute Australian funds to project efforts.

Paul Keating Blasland SSW Zambia Whitlam Keating

Award to 75 Squadron for top RAAF proficiency

The 75 Squadron operating Mirage fighters at Butterworth Malaysia has been awarded the Duke of Gloucester Cup for 1971 72 as the most proficient squadron in the Royal Australian Air Force.

So 75 Squadron

Goulburn Plans Artificial Lake Near Teachers College

In Goulburn an artificial lake is planned near the Teachers College with survey plans finished. A preliminary design will be submitted soon to the Goulburn City Council.

Goulburn Teachers College Goulburn City

Catholic schools in Goulburn area expect smaller deficit

Brian Keating of the Archdiocesan Board of Education for Goulburn Canterbury says increased Commonwealth aid and lower deficits reduce the expected financial shortfall for Catholic schools in the Goulburn region this year.

Goulburn Choogla Archdiocesan Board of Education Canterra Brian Keating

YMCA Strike Allows Canberra Bus Ferry to 247 Children

ACT Transport Workers Union drivers backed by the YMCA to transport 247 children from the Sturt Island camp on the Murray River near Canberra. 128 children went to Canberra and 19 older youths returned. Commonwealth drivers remain on strike, seeking a 9 per week raise since December and an extra 4 per week from December, with a compulsory arbitration conference set for tomorrow.

Tao ACT Transport Workers Union Commonwealth YMCA Sturt Island Murrumbidgee Canberra ACT Mir Doug Carpenter Oman EL Boyson Carpenter Public Service

Industry crisis as tanker strike closes Sydney services

In Sydney the tanker drivers strike threatens to end petrol supplies with more than 300 service stations already closed and many outlets likely exhausted by tomorrow. A meeting at Petersham Town Hall is planned to discuss a possible return to work while ministers arrange cabinet sub committees to assess the disruption. Public transport and Qantas report minimal impact though industry talks continue on a NSW state award context.

Sydney Weo Tomorow Petersham Tim Transport Workers Union of SSW W. C. McReady NSW Transport Morris NSW Cabinet

Weekend thefts in ACT target cash and valuables

Five thefts were reported to ACT Police over the weekend. About 400 in cash vanished from Whale Car Wash in Lousdale Street Braddon after a break in between 10.30 pm Friday and 7.30 am Saturday. A Suzuki motorcycle valued at 800 disappeared from a garage in Haysdon Street Hackett between 7.30 pm and 10 pm Friday. A pad of gold plated pendants worth 100 was taken from Chandlers Jewellers Kingston during Friday shopping hours. A tape recorder worth 100 was stolen from a car outside Canberra Rex Hotel at about 5 pm Friday. Between 10 pm Saturday and 7 am yesterday the Pizza restaurant in Giarema Place was entered and 120 stolen through a louvre window. A police spokesman urged car owners to lock vehicles.

ACT Lousdale Street Braddon Firayson Street Hackett Chandlers Jewellers Kingston Canberra-Rex Pizreria Giarema Place

East West Airlines to launch Sydney Alice Springs service

East West Airlines will start a twice weekly direct Sydney to Alice Springs flight on March 6. General manager John Riley announced adult one way fare of 4 dollars. Flights operate Tuesday and Saturday from Sydney and Wednesday and Saturday from Alice Springs. A Sydney Bathurst and Orange service will begin Thursdays at 2 pm with a weekly flight.

Sydney East-West Airlines Alice Springs John Riley Bathurst Orange

Liberal Party Executive to Meet Today on Reform

The Liberal Party Federal executive holds its first ordinary meeting since the general election. President R J Southey aims to review party parliamentary relations and enforce MPs responsiveness to rank and file opinion. Only Snedden and Lynch attend as parliamentary representatives.

Liberal Party R. J. Southey Southey Snedden Lynch

Doctor urges rebellion in AMA nursing home clash

Dr Merven Jacobson of North Balwyn urged the Victorion AMA branch to defy Federal policy on admitting patients to nursing homes. The SSW branch had decided to follow the policy. The dispute centers on doctors filling a form to seek Health Department approval. Dr Jacobson is a member of AMA and secretary of the General Practitioners Society of Australia. Victorian AMA secretary Dr A W Burton said the State branch would follow Federal policy.

Melbourne Merven Jacobson North Balwyn Victorion Australian Medical Assavidlion AMA SSW Federal Health Department Department of Health Jacobson General Practitioners Society of Austraia A. W. Burton

Talks on student health at Australian National University

The conference on The Problems of University Life at ANU runs from yesterday, with about 150 delegates from Australia, New Zealand, Britain, the United States and Hong Kong. Chancellor Dr H C Coombs to open, topics include overseas student health, changing sexual mores, drugs, and stress. emphasis on preventive care and communication among health officials, ending Friday.

Australian National University New Zealand

Beating the car thief guide and spare parts cost report

This National Times feature outlines strategies to beat the car thief and investigates the high cost of car spare parts. The issue promotes its on sale status and highlights the week’s special reports.

National Times

Education conference on development education in Canberra

The National Conference on Development Education chaired by Mr Faderby at Canberra College of Advanced Education opens with Mr Brian McCall of the United Nations outlining everyday teaching tasks in an industrialised country. The Australian Council for Overseas Aid education unit organises the event running Friday to Wednesday.

Mr Faderby Canberra College of Advanced Education United Nations The Australian Council For Overseas Aid

PMs discuss joint nuclear opposition

Australia and New Zealand prime ministers Whitham and Kirk held six and a half hour talks in Wellington on a joint stance against French nuclear testing in the Pacific. They signaled caution and planned a joint communique while debating South Africa ties, trade tensions, and race relations.

Wellington Australia New Zealand Whitham Kirk Pacific Stir Whitlam Cannon South Africa Niversary Malavsia SiNgpeTe South Pacific Mr Kirk Ark Christchirch Whitlam Whithim Oppositon New France Thes International Wart of Justice Cises

Australian attack on nuclear testing dominates London talks

In London the Commonwealth Law Ministers meeting closed with Attorney-General Murphy accusing France and others of nuclear testing that harms humans and the earth. He outlined Australia’s human rights commitments, including joining covenants and plans to curb apartheid and racial discrimination while promoting new privacy and freedom safeguards.

New Zealand Grovernment Kirk Mir Rack Whitlam Sant Canberra London Commonwealth Law Ministers Australia Murphy Commission of Human Rights Murphys Agerclan Murphy Rod

Bravery Constable Honoured for Brave Conduct

Northern Territory Police Constable Paul Glas Sandeman receives the Queen's Commendation for Brave Conduct after being wounded while attempting to disarm an hijacker in Alice Springs on November 14.

Paul Glas Sandeman Northern Territory Police Force Alice Springs Wirport

Meta et im Mathews Port Seem Canberra City

Meta et im Mathews port seems Canberra City. A brief note places two names and a location in the capital region, suggesting a civic or social item. The fragment hints at a public or neighborhood context involving local figures in Canberra.

Is Meta Et Im Mathews Port Seem Canberra City

MP fined banned after trots incident

In Hobart a Government member of the Lus Mananan House of Assembly was banned from trotting tracks for six months for indecent language and offensive behavior toward stewards. He paid a $100 fine after leaving the stewards room amid an inquiry into Vespasian’s Danbury Park Cup performance. His driver Athol Burgess was fined $40 for not driving the horse out with the whip in the straight.

Hobart Lusmanan House of Assembly Australia Syd Ward Labor Sewards Elphin Yesteray Ward Vespasian

Gas price up 2 cents in Canberra

Gas price up 2 cents per gallon in Canberra affecting about 2 500 households from February 1. AU spokesman for Gas Supply Ltd cited rising costs as the cause. It is the first increase in 12 months and will cost the average household about seven dollars a year, with variations by consumption. Other major suppliers did not expect price rises soon.

Canberra For Gas Supply Ltd

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