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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Jun 22, 1971

Page

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Motion for easier abortion in ACT debated in council

A motion to ease abortion rules in the ACT progressed to interior minister Mr Hunt for consideration. Several departmental representatives backed the measure, while critics argued about safety, medical risk, and the need for family planning and contraception provisions.

Counc Voll High Andersor ACT Health Services Aldo, Feruiri Epartment ‘of Works Gordon “Walsh Lab Match Las ‘Ween Comnet Kon Frydhaby Jim Leedman Elementm Mylan Black Fred McCawley Alan Fitzgerald Australia

End sales tax fight on contraceptives and abortion policy

A discussion on sales tax removal for contraceptives and abortion access in the ACT features Mr Leedman and other speakers. They argue education, hospital care, and legal protections, noting costs of the pill, demand for abortion services, and the role of clinics versus back‑yard facilities.

Leedman Seedman Dalgarno Stit ACT Health Services de High Anderson Shore Sydney Kings Crosh Clinic Witp Alan Fitegerald

Wimbledon Championship Result Reported in Ambiguous Text

Fragmented news snippet references Wimbledon championship results with unclear scores and convoluted phrases. It mentions London and Melbourne, and names like John Semanibe, hinting at a tennis outcome. The OCR text is garbled and lacks coherent details to confirm participants or results.

Crash hats for motor cyclists proposed in ACT

Legislation competing motorcyclists and pillion passengers in the ACT to wear crash helmets would be prepared immediately. Minister for the Interior Mr Hunt announced this in a late night statement at a ACT Advisory Council meeting. The notice paper withdrew a motion calling on the minister to introduce such helmets.

Intersio Hunt Moeling of Me Act Advisory Council Line Council Me Tan Black

Court backs UN stance on South West Africa at The Hague

The International Court of Justice endorsed a UN advisory opinion declaring South Africa's administration of South West Africa illegal. In a 13 to 2 vote the court urged UN members to recognize illegality and for states to refrain from assisting South Africa, enabling the UN Security Council to push for withdrawal. dissenting views cited. The ruling followed six weeks of hearings and shapes next Security Council action.

the Hague International Court of Justice United Nations South Africa South West Africa Me Hquest The Security Council Furthher Namibia South-West Africa Paricutur Egalef Eyales Scumbont South West Africa Swine Posen Sweden Charles Gayeumaa Nigeria Alice States World Court UN Security Council UN General Assembly Voli A Sovilhy Africa Ethiopia Liberia Soul Africa Pretoria Aawresiter Mr Vorster Vorster Mohammed Zahulla Khan Pakistan

Australia in Vietnam War debate prompts PM statement

Prime Minister McMahon expected to address Australia's 1905 controversy over sending a battalion to South Vietnam. The Defence Committee led by Sir Arthur Tange examined the move, with Minister for Home Affairs Gordon arguing the legal basis and Australia’s role in Southeast Asia. Senator Gaines urged clarity on Australia’s Vietnam policy and the alliance with the United States.

McMahon Australie South Vietnam Sinan Ioe Defence Committee Department of Defense Arthur Tange Sammilles Will ABC Avathalin Gorion Sai Vietnam Australia Viena Australis Asia Lealee DLN Senilor Hay Gorton Curiberra Mahon Assalia Viatnam Guir Sai New York Tioves My Mahan Siecesniye Liberal Unity Pury Menis Austrasia le Hhoen Ine South

War plans exposed in Washington Post articles

A Pentagon official said documents fed to the Washington Post formed the basis of Vietnam war articles and contained highly sensitive information about current operational plans and troop movements. Judge Gierhard Gessell prepared for a closed session as the government pursues the case against the publication.

Washington, Manway AAC Pentagon Washington Post Mc Doolin Divine Court Gierhaed Gessell

Price control debate in peace time in Australia

In Sydney on Monday officials debated whether the Commonwealth has direct powers to control incomes or prices in peace time. Siren Mr Snedden urged stringent overall controls and linked price stability to broad policy coherence. Mr Spiaidert echoed the need for effective measures balancing public interest and long term economic health.

Sydney Alian Mr Snedden Austalin Spiaidert Swith Snedden Autralia Weldorf

Two days of talks on British entry to Common Market begin

Ministers start 48 hours of negotiations seeking a final terms deal for Britain joining the European Common Market. New Zealand Rift risks loom over dairy and butter exports, with Prime Minister Meath and Deputy Marshall weighing acceptance or rejection as fisheries and beef quotas loom large in the debate.

Luxembourg Britain Eibalny Ie New Zealand Prine Ministit Marshall Mrr Meath Norway Deamark Ireland Rinpon Briain Neemtintnr Livgenylsoure

Federal conference backs child dental plan in election push

The ALP Federal Conf adopts a proposal for a national dental service as a key policy in the coming Federal election. Reports also note border clashes between India and Pakistan and a regional rail summit dominated by unemployment concerns and South Africa topics.

So Nitiomil Schon Dental Service Faber

Payroll tax view splinters in state voters confusion

A scrambled news item notes state voters reacting to payroll tax proposals amid a conference week. The Prime Minister and PM adviser David Solomon are cited in a fleeting, unclear view of the conference's impact.

Mr Men David Solomon

Stapping Pyro Improvements For Exhibition Hailed

Reports from yesterday announce improvements linked to the exhibition event and an upcoming amendment expected to gain prominence in national political channels. Officials indicate reforms may address backdoor financial flows connected to a figure named Mick Walsh, with broader implications for Wall Street style rules.

Mick Walsh Wack Pape

Penal clauses in ALP report and arbitration act debate

Legislative wrangle in Launceston revolves around penal clauses and the Arbitration Act. Officials cite federal and state labor accords as employers seek safeguards while unions push to maintain pressure against penalties. Negotiations continue across ACT and state councils with aims to satisfy both sides and keep agreements independent of the arbitration system.

Launceston Indus Oneanisationsocial Committee Old Atec Rusonimendovar Penil Labor Party Ir Rd Hawke Tutlewinge Nnlois Hiwke ALI Fancuit GR. Comer Woutld ACTU Trades and Tabor Nher

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