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Newspaper

Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Jun 04, 1971

Page

1

Denial of 30 million bridging loan to Mineral Securities

In Canberra, Mr My Re L Dowling of Patrick Partners told the Senate Select Committee that neither he nor his firm promised 30 million in bridging finance to Mineral Securities. Dowling aimed to refute allegations by former Mineral chairman Kennett McMahon and ex-managing director Tom Nextel about triggering the company’s collapse and inability to secure funds.

Mineral Securities My Re L. Dowling Patrick Partners Canberra Senate Select Committee On Securities and Exchance Dowling Frm Bowling Milnsee Kennett McMahon Fommer Tom Nextel Boh Hag Power and Resources Australia Lid Iran Mir Tess Minsee HRA Minsec McMahon Ie Chatman

Debating death warrants and Minsee investments fallout

An exchange recounts plans tied to Kathtewn Investments and Narbarlek uranium, with Mr Dowling and Mr McMahon criticizing alleged mismanagement and inflated claims. The dialogue targets profits and funding gaps, noting a mid 1970s fund value of 24 million and promises of 430 million, amid scrutiny of control and risk.

Kathtewn Investments Narbarlek

Minose fall tied to finances and McMahon claim

A parliamentary-style exchange centers on the Minose collapse and alleged financial mismanagement linked to Patrick Partners. Mr Dowling criticizes the lack of evidence and questions Mr McMahon’s promises while noting the broader public focus on the取り affair. Contingent continuation referenced to Page 15.

ACT Employers Federation kept sick leave register

The ACT Employers Federation for four years maintained a register of sick leave taken by its 780 members. Director F J Gillingham said the register aided member references and was confidential, though gaps existed and information was erratic. He noted ACT sick leave was relatively liberal, with ten days after a month’s work, but many viewed it as a privilege. The federation lacked similar registers elsewhere and drew diverse responses from members.

ACT Employers Federation Fins F. J. Gillingham Fast Mitts Gillingham Cullen Ange

Canberra premiere of Love Story draws Sydney Melbourne stars

A Canberra premiere of Love Story attracted notable guests from Sydney and Melbourne amid gala night fundraisers for a heart foundation. The event raised discussions of philanthropy and cinema influence in Australia.

National Heatt Foundation Canberra Austalia Vibers Sydney Melbourne

Korean Prime Minister Named Amid Cabinet Shuffles

A fragmented report from SUOUL indicates President Chung-Hiee Park appointed Mr Kong-Pil Kimi as Prime Minister, succeeding Mr Too-chin Park who resigned earlier. The five-year-old new Prime Minister Hoy a Vener Cable nel is mentioned in unclear terms and appears to be a garbled reference.

Suoul Thurnlay Aps Heules Chung-Hiee Park Touny Panty Kong-Pil Kimi Too-chin Park Hoya

Crisis in India cholera toll climbs in Bengal camps

Thousands die as cholera sweeps refugee camps in Bengal amid overcrowding and monsoon floods. West Bengal Health Director Dr H Sihas reports the situation deteriorating rapidly with about 1,400 official deaths and 5,000 in critical condition. Authorities warn up to 100,000 more refugees may cross the border. water is polluted and sanitation nearly non-existent.

West Bengal H. Siha Nadia Saba Ne Sali Inter India Dum Dum

Refugee Cholera Deaths Reported Near Calcutta

Reports from Krishnagar and surrounding towns describe bodies along roadsides as East Pakistani refugees flee. Officials note cholera deaths amid a large exodus with thousands gathered, seeking aid and shelter while international relief mobilizes funds and shipments.

Krishnanagar India Calcutta

Bomb Attack Shakes Lisbon Ahead of NATO Conference

A blast hit Lisbon's main communications center hours before a NATO conference opening. Police blamed an underground group calling itself Armed Revolutionary Action. The explosion damaged teleprinters and lines but caused no major injuries. the NATO emergency channels remained untouched as the summit proceeded.

Lisbon Axion NATO

Too many Asian students at Australian universities

Me J B Webb director of Community Aid Abroad argues for sharply reducing Asian undergraduates in Australian universities saying they are often too young to maturely relate to Australia and can become alienated from their families. He urges selective admission focused on postgraduate studies and recommends a permanent National Advisory Committee on Overseas Students in Australia.

Oxford AAP Reuter Indi Rury Aust Fare Sydney John Fer Bblem Avas Ford Australia J. B. Webb Webb Metbawenn Australis Australi Aur Canada Anseralla Furane Melbourne Auxerenlia Me Webb Cific Astral Asi Pacific Inisle Colombo Ne Sil UN’ Auldiion Mir Syebb Qvarseas Atsoelie

Training sought for specialist teachers

L Feast notes 72 teachers in the AGT require special training to cope with the needs of a low earning and learning impaired children. The ACT Association for Advancement of Slow Learners and others launched a campaign to push for better resources ahead of the 1973 elections.

ACT Association For Advancement of Stow Yeaterslays

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