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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Jan 29, 1971

Page

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Anglican Dean of Johannesburg Freed After Bail Posted

The Very Reverend Gonville Heylagh, Anglican Dean of Johannesburg, was freed on bail after eight days in custody. He faced eight magistrates court charges under the Suppression of Communism Act tied to alleged links with underground groups including the South African Communist party and the African National Congress. He appeared pale and nervous, with a 2000 rand bail posted and a 30 minute court appearance. no plea entered.

Johannesburg South African Communist Party Afrigan National Congress Gonville Afrian National Congress Orgaiinng

War Crimes Accusations Shake South Africa Protest Scene

A dean stands charged amid a packed gallery with distributing pamphlets calling for armed resistance in South Africa. The case, tied to allegations linked to the African National Congress factions, includes a heavy security posture and a potential three-year jail term. The defendant, a British subject, faced bail stipulations and travel restrictions after an eight day police detainment.

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Full Inquiry On Flash Flood Satisfies Canberra Assurance

The interior minister Mr Nixon pledged a full and searching inquiry by his department and the National Capital Development Commission into Tuesday night’s Woden Valley flash flood. He promised complete cooperation with the coroner, with facts to be shared and further inquiry only if needed after the coroner’s report. The investigation covers meteorological patterns, drainage, the storm system, police, civil defense, and aid to affected property owners.

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Climber Dies in Southern Alps Icefall Tragedy

In Timaru New Zealand two climbers were descending a sheer ice-face on the R500 Governors Col when ice gave way. One climber, identified as David Nelson of Brighton Victoria, was killed and the other was injured.

Timaru New Zealand Southern Alps David Nelson Brighton Victovia

Hughes not guilty of assault

Hughes, the Federal Attorney General, was found not guilty of unlawful assault in Waverley Court. The charge stemmed from an incident with university student Janials of Carttan who claimed Hughes grabbed his throat, pushed him against a fence, and poked him in the stomach with a cricket bat during a visit to Hughes at Bellevue Hill. The magistrate dismissed the case citing insufficient evidence, with MacDonald ordered to pay $10 in default $3 days’ imprisonment.

Sydney Thurady Thomas Eyre Forrest Hughes Waverley Naning Mughes Made Jannals Carttan Wee Hughes MacDonald Smythe Macs Donald Bellevue Hill Larnoedd Ivan

Princess Departs for BarbadosFlight Details Scrambled

A distorted report notes a princess flying to Barbados with unclear details. The text mentions Caribbean focus and an Associated Press style citation but contains numerous garbled names and places, including Mustique and Baghdad references, rendering concrete facts unreliable.

Fragmented Late News Snippet Describes Random Actions

A garbled late news fragment reports disjointed phrases about a setting, a collar and a discharge, and a return to a setting. It references unclear names and dates, yielding no coherent event or identifiable entities.

England team changes for sixth Test at Adelaide

England announces changes for the sixth Test in Adelaide with John Hampshire earning his first Test cap in place of injured Brian Luckhurst. Keith Fletcher replaces the vice-captain and two other shifts are made from Melbourne selections as England head to the match at Adelaide Oval.

Adelaide England John Hampshire Australia Brian Luckwurst Adelaide Oval Keith Fletcher Exsex Ats Jin ‘Cowdrey Melbourne

Ford Chairman Sees Drivers Prefer Cheaper Safety Items

Henry Ford II, chairman of Ford Motor Company, says motorists favor cheaper vehicle safety features over costly add ons. He cites a 42 percent preference since 1956 and discusses ongoing talks with government and industry. Ford plans visits to Melbourne and Canberra next week and notes safety investments depend on consumer demand and regulatory outcomes.

Sydney Ford Motor Company Henry Ford Ince Ford Melbourne Canberra

Police injure Two In Road Incident Near Goulburn

Police report two ACT residents were slightly injured when their vehicle struck a pole about 1 mile from Goulburn yesterday. The crash occurred after the car failed to negotiate a bend, and responders treated the occupants at the scene.

Goulburn

US plans air force pull out of South Vietnam by 1972 end

US military sources reported the Air Force would withdraw combat units from South Vietnam by year end 1972 if air operations can be Vietnamised, with advisers and technicians remaining. The US pressed heavy bombing in Laos and Cambodia to pressure North Vietnam, while Congress scrutinized Cambodia policy and the pace of disengagement.

Saigon South Vietnam Associated Press

Withdrawal of US squadrons amid Vietnam pullback drive

Two year plan tied to three factors aims to withdraw all US squadrons in two years while sustaining air power. The US Air Force holds more than 7000 men and 30 squadrons in South Vietnam with 1200 aircraft including helicopters. Progress hinges on North Vietnam’s ability to fight, training of the South Vietnamese Air Force, and the evolving role of American military aides delivering supplies. The debate touches on Cambodia actions and the handling of troops as Congress weighs policy shifts.

Ho Chi Minh Trail Vietnam South Vietnam Cambodia Rogers Foreign Relations Committee Laird Senate Armed Services Phnom Penh Cisian Camerodia Emory

Air power in Cambodia defended by Admiral Moorer

Admiral Thomas Moorer, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, rejected ideas that US air power in Cambodia would widen the war. He said air strikes in Southeast Asia should continue to achieve objectives with minimal casualties, noting there has been no widening of the war and that US air operations had decreased.

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Barnard pushes pact to standardise arms with Japan

Australian Opposition Deputy Leader Barnard urged Australia and Japan to standardise military equipment. He called for joint production where feasible to boost regional defense, citing Southeast Asia and Malaysia Singapore Indonesia and Thailand. He spoke during a world tour ending in Tokyo and dismissed Soviet base ambitions in the Indian Ocean.

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Uganda’s Amin Seizes Power in Uganda Military Rise

Major General Amin declared leadership in Uganda amid regional upheaval, while Australia’s Canberra ruling faced overrule in a separate court proceeding. Papua New Guinea note cites progress toward self government as Port Moresby reports confirmed by Territory Administrator Johnson. Page 6 and adjacent sections detail politics, justice, and regional notes.

N. Guinea Papua New Guinea Johnson Port Moresby

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