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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jun 10, 1971
Page
12
Reports from the East Pakistan refugee crisis warn of rising violence as millions seek asylum in West Bengal. Hindu refugees appear to outnumber Muslims, amid fears the Pakistani army and Muslim majority are targeting Hindus, straining housing, food, and jobs.
Report warns that religious loyalties in East Pakistan and refugee influx near Barasat threaten to ignite violence. Describes clashes, refugee shelters, and possible exploitation by radical groups including Maoist Naxalites. Highlights risk of wider India Pakistan confrontation and looming famine impact on East Pakistan.
Dr B K Selinger warns of unnecessary dangers from leaded petrol and related occupational poisoning. He notes symptoms like irritability and cognitive decline, cites mercury in felt production, and mentions rising two forms of mild poisoning linked to urban exposure.
Canberra reader David P Ashwell recounts a June 1 near miss while driving north toward the city. A large sheet of clear plastic debris on the poorly lit road caused his car to veer off, crash through a kerb, and hit a grassy embankment. the rear window and debris shower prompted police and witnesses to assist. Ashwell thanks those who helped and urges a report to police about the polythene sheet and responsible owner.
A Canberra reader voices concern over a near miss on a twisty hill between Terridale and Jindabyne. She asks what channel exists to report negligent driving and urges a warning system to prevent lethal incidents.
A fragmented note discusses potential common starting times for government departments such as Defence Trade Works Interior and NCD to improve daily contact. It suggests grouping by official daily contact rather than fixed functions and notes refugee-related concerns and a call to forward the idea to an appropriate organization.
The 1960 African summit begins June 21 in Addis Ababa with a preparatory meeting tomorrow. Leaders debate talks with Pretoria as Ivorian President Houphouet-Boigny may attend, defending a plan for dialogue with South Africa despite strong opposition across the continent.
A fragmented dispatch discusses about face in African diplomacy as leaders seek Pretoria dialogue and Western backing. It notes U Thant style calls, Bonnish and Nixon praise, and Ugandan, Ghanaian, and Central African figures weighing engagement with South Africa amid Lusaka Manifesto aims and regional realignments.
Fragmented OCR reads accuse a gaming center of ridiculing religious belief with a taunting remark about atheism. It mentions an unnamed speaker urging shame for lacking faith and hints at a contentious debate. The garbled text obscures precise attributions and context.
A fragment notes Pakistan refugees and a front page image in the Canberra Times dated June 7. It mentions the East region and a journalist or editor reference, but the readable text is incomplete and lacks clear events, numbers, or named individuals to detail a full report.
A pensioner reports helpful youths volunteered to clear a garden after an unsolicited visit. About a dozen young men arrived with garden tools and two power mowers, did a thorough job, promised to return the following weekends, and offered to watch the area in the village. The resident, Roy Hod, thanks them and notes a small donation to cover charges.
A grateful widow expresses thanks to university students who visit on Saturdays and Sundays to assist with Meals on Wheels, highlighting community service and ongoing support.
The Governor-General and Lady Hushick arrived in Cone serra from Perth at midnoon yesterday. The Government received the minister for defence. MP Goria. The Governor-General sent a telegram to the Duke of Edinburgh on his birthday, extending warm greetings from his wife, Myrrelé, and the people and Government of the Commonwealth of Australia.
The piece analyzes France under President Pompidou, arguing the Algeria crisis and nationalising oil assets expose missteps, risking France’s standing with the Third World. It warns that France’s future depends on decisive policy toward Algeria Europe and broader ties, while noting U S influence and the need for a strong leadership profile.
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