UN official opposes jail for personal use marijuana
Mr C W A Schurmann, personal representative of the UN secretary general on the United Nations Fund for Drug Abuse Control, told reporters in Canberra he opposes jail sentences for carrying small amounts of marijuana for personal use. He supports fines instead but says traffickers must be severely punished.
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United Nations Fund For Drug Abuse Convol
C. W. A. Schurmann
Canberra
United States
Mir Schurmann
Expert group to advise minister on congenital abnormalities
The Minister for Health Sir Kenneth Anderson announced the formation of a congenital abnormalities sub-committee. It will advise through the Australian Drug Evaluation Committee and include physicians pharmacologists obstetricians and epidemiologists. The panel will review reports from GPs and hospitals and liaise with authorities while monitoring drugs for women of child bearing age.
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Kenneth Anderson
Sir Kenneth
5. J. Goulston
Kenneth
Churchill trust defends adequate US travel allowance
The Churchill Mem oral Trust in Canberra defended its living allowances for a fellow visiting the United States. It said the 16 week grant of 2,929 including lodging and incidentals was set by the fellowship committee and reviewed with Public Service rates, noting the 17 week period allowed 1 dollar 7 a day and the highest rate at the time was 1 dollar 9 a day.
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Churchill Memoral Trust
Canberra
United States
Shapecit
Ising Ak
Bouwks
Gama Lta
Commonwealth Public Service
Bowih
GP Fees Follow Quarterly Trend In March Quarter
Minister for Health Sir Kenneth Anderson said GP fees for the March quarter aligned with the December 1971 trend, prompting a planned July 1 increase in common fees for surgery consultations and home visits. He noted the Mason inquiry influenced the rise, with patient contributions held at 85c and $1.20 respectively, and expected July‑to‑September observance figures to show a significant rise.
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Kenneth Anderson
Canberra
Mason
MSW
Goulburn to Get New High School in NSW Plan
NSW Education Minister Mr Wall announced eight new high schools across NSW, including one at Goulburn, costing 18 million dollars. Some projects are already underway while others start in coming weeks. The Study HD design features two storey blocks arranged around a central school complex housing PE and music facilities.
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Goulburn
Nsw
Sydney
Canberra
Educaton
Wall
Tara
Chosen for Australian School Debating Team
Bronwyn Levy of Lyneham High School has been selected for the Australian School Debating Team after competing in Adelaide as part of the ACT team. The ACT squad defeated NSW and Victoria, with Queensland winning the championships. A tour of New Zealand is planned for February next year.
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Lyneham High School
Bronwyn Levy
Adelaide
ACT
Nsw
Victoria
Queensland
Australian
New Zealand
Diabetics get cheaper life cover via group policy
The ACT Diabetes Association has negotiated with a life assurance firm to offer cheaper group life insurance for diabetics, expanding access by potentially including non members. Applicants will complete a diabetes questionnaire reviewed by the Canberra Diabetes Information Centre, with possible medical exams.
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ACT Diabetes Association
Australia
Canberra
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