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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jul 20, 1970
Page
9
The Canberra Times argues that conciliation and arbitration in Australia fail to prevent recurring industrial stoppages. It notes government inaction, the rising cost of living, and the need for reform in strike settlement machinery while warning that no quick fix will end the paralysis without broader structural change.
The article analyzes intense industrial unrest in Australia centered on nursing salaries and the concept of work value. It links nurse protests in Canberra to broader national wage-relativity disputes, noting impacts on public perception and relations among nurses, academics, and CSIRO scientists, and discusses queue-like salary structures shaping future settlements.
The article analyzes Mao Zedong's strategy as China deepens influence over Indo China politics. It cites Premier Chou En Lai's presence at Mengzi and Mao's asserted support for the National Liberation Front and allied groups. It notes Prince Sihanouk as a possible Chinese pawn and hints at Beijing offering a "secure rear" to revolutionary leaders in Indo-China.
The text discusses apartheid policy, its social and political impact, and reactions from international bodies. It contrasts gradual reform with violent suppression, noting tensions between racial groups, economic interests, and the role of the United Nations. It cites Australia and evolving global attitudes toward South Africa.
Readers discuss apartheid in South Africa, rights of whites, and the need for tolerance. A Canberra reader urges Australia to lead in racial understanding while another letter critiques driver education and road safety, proposing compulsory courses and better training. Concerns also rise over Pearce planning and group housing impact on traffic and parkland.
The Governor General Sir Paul Mirdick and Lal Masinek attended the wedding of Mr John Whelais and Miss Flora Alonso in Canberra on Saturday afternoon. The Administrator of the Territory of Papua New Guinea Mr Mel Johnson and Mr Johnson have Malt Government House.
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