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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Jun 13, 1972

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Rugged country search for missing professor and son near Corin Dam

Police resumed search at 1am for Australian National Diversity professor Peter Bishop and his son who vanished near Corin Dam Canberra region. A heavy weekend effort used helicopters boats and trackers with 12 police and two rangers, but darkness rugged terrain and terrain hampered salvage operations. Authorities noted the pair had bushwalking experience and their vehicle was found at the dam with coffee and sandwiches missing.

Act Corin Dam Canberra Frofenor Peter Bishop Tone Curtin School Medical Riom Coeur Dam Stanin Lonps Siinay Bishop'e Wile Bara Professor Bishop Carin Benora Dam Carin Dam

Malaysia says Australia can decide on forces in region

Kuala Lumpur reports that Malaysia would not oppose withdrawing Australian troops from Singapore if needed. Five Power defence talks favor keeping Mirage jets in Butterworth for regional air defense, a stance shared during a briefing with Australian journalists. Prime Minister McMahon and Tun Razak discussed political implications, with Malaysia reiterating welcome for Australian forces and no distinction between land and air units.

Kuala Lumpur Australia Singapore Butterworth Malaysia Lumpur Tum Ri Australian Labor Party McMuhan Jakarta McMahon Tun Razak Foreign Ministry Zainal Sukomg Gener Ale Ta Razak

UN vote on nuclear tests a victory for allies

In Stockholm and Canberra readers note a UN conference vote on France's Pacific nuclear tests. New Zealand and Peru led a strategic push, with 48 voting for and 14 abstaining. Britain, the Netherlands and others abstained or protested. Week plans for Sydney and Canberra protests were reported.

Stockholm New Zealand Peru Agence France Hoese Tye Ribiean France China Ape Owen Hinaws Lear Netherlands Britain Ied Stair

Emperor Hirohito Invited to Visit the United States

Dr Henry Kissinger announced that President Nixon invited Emperor Hirohito of Japan to visit the United States at an appropriate time. No immediate official response was received from the Imperial Household. Peace condition noted.

Tokyo Mongay Aap-Reuter Dr Kissinger Nixon Hirohito Japan Kisinger

Negotiator Returns to Talks on Tet Offensive Peace

A mediator resumes discussions aimed at easing the Vietnam War conflict on Tet. William Porter, head of the American side in the talks, leads the effort to secure peace based on this month’s proposals.

William Porter Epee

Heavy traffic delays at festival display site

Large crowd gathers as sponsor radio and TV promotions at the grounds push start times back by half an hour. Reported issues include traffic on North Avenue and Berton Street, with three hours of bonfire and events drawing a crowd. About $4,000 in trades to food stalls, $3,000 in prize winnings settled, and funds allocated to Young Life and a foundation.

CTCT Sam Trevel Nornoure Berton Sisiwe London

England all out for 234 in second innings

Australia fast bowler Dennis Lillee took a fiery spell, finishing with six wickets as England were all out for 234 in their second innings at Old Trafford. Lillee’s pace and precision swung the morning session, leaving England under pressure and Australia in control of the match.

Old Trafford England Dennis Lilles Ictau Fous Walla Sppell Ewa Bere Todsy

Australian stance on Five Power arrangements in Southeast Asia

The text reports debates in Australia over the Five Power Defence Arrangements and Malaysian views on possible Australian troop withdrawal from Singapore. It notes Malaysian reluctance to change the alliance, preference for neutralization of the region, and a cautious view of fundamental shifts if Labor gains power.

Rusia Lumpur Roembere Hig Pacamiiaeion Bni Svat Saul

US city flood toll rises to two hundred nine

A fragmented report notes a rising death toll from floods in a U.S. city reaching two hundred nine as authorities grapple with disaster aftermath. Other snippets mention arms, Sweden, and drug topics, but no clear connections or details are provided.

ABC protest over Prime Minister party intrusion at ABC facility

Sydney ABC managers protest alleged unauthorised entry by two members of the Prime Minister's touring party into ABC premises in Kuala Lumpur. The Australian Broadcasting Commission's Asia representative called for clear statements after a briefing mishap and subsequent press centre access by PM staff and a Malaysian official.

Kuala Simcoe Broascasting Commission Asia Peter Hollinshead ABC Pera Ikmanton Salt ABC News von Geening Socialian Att Kuala Lum ANC Sydney Kale Lumpur Nur Lyawa Tesen Orwaa AMC Priove Frome Miner Malaysian Department of Foreign Affairs

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