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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Mar 15, 1972

Page

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Envoy Assures On China Policy Taiwan Links Retained

Government leaders were told the new relationship with the People's Republic of China would not undermine Taiwan. The briefing occurred during talks with Prime Minister McMahon Deputy PM Ansary and Foreign Minister Bowen with US Assistant Secretary Marshall Cheen. Green said Asian leaders welcomed the move despite initial unease, viewing it as a chance for peace in Asia and beneficial to all concerned.

China Taiwan People’s Republic of China McMaher Mtr Ansthany Bowen Faet Mir Marshall Cheen Indonesia McMahon Wimenuiee Oo Mer Anthom Cahme Fob Bunting Kloo O Shann Ralke Sydney Asia

Mass violence between Bengalis and Biharis in Khulna city

Reports from Khulna near Dacca describe a mass clash as Bengalis attacked Biharis with sharp weapons and improvised devices. Hundreds were injured and at least one body counted by a captain as tensions spread to Mohammedpur and Chittagong. Hospitals report 250 more treated. Authorities imposed curfews and cordons while relief workers tally casualties amid ongoing unrest.

Dacca Bangladesh Khulna Repear Todas Ulie Cnidren Kaul Manls Taian Leos Hangladesh East Bakostan Mohammedpur Chittagong

Jet train crash near Nantes kills four, injures 41

A jet engined express train jumped the rails at high speed and caught fire near Nantes, France, west of Paris. Railway officials reported four dead and 41 injured in the incident.

Nantes France Paris

Darwin Evicts Unemployed from Old Town Hall in Move

Darwin city leaders begin eviction of unemployed residents from the old Town Hall. Ten council employees arrive at 8 am to secure windows and doors with ice barriers, marking the council's first concrete action in the process.

Darwin Old Town Hall

Department outlines restricted auction lease loan plan

The Interior Department plans loans over 10 000 to buyers of Malley leases at a restricted auction this month. Instalment terms may cover up to the reserve price, with quarterly payments and a potential monthly balance. Interest on outstanding balances drops from 6% to 5% to align with bank rates, aiding those seeking leases under government terms.

Department of the Interior Bam Canberra Tomes Mally Cemsine Hatrivra Commonwealth Savings Bank

Tasmania political crisis ends Liberal Centre coalition collapses

In Hobart Premier Bethune asks the Governor to dissolve parliament ending Tasmania's first non-Labor government in 35 years. Lyons resigns from the Ministry after the Coalition split, signaling an imminent election likely on April 22. Bethune accused Lyons of breaches of trust while Lyons cited mutual distrust as the cause.

Hobart Tasmania Bethune Tasmanian Centre Party Kevin Lyons Afriyons Padre Bastian Lyons Tyone Lyone Tennec Emigraliann Chiesene Tibecal Liberals Joseph Lyons Aeck Labor Party Liberal Party Eallame O Mir Lyons Sid Bell Hay Rethune Appal Cnticim APPM Bell Bay Rail

ALP Challenge For Vote At 18 Challenge by ALP for vote at 18

Political notices describe ALP challenges to the Commonwealth regarding lowering the voting age to 18. Reports indicate debates across sections and references to court actions, with mentions of Mrs Gandhi's Congress Party in India and other regional political developments.

ALP India Wes Bengal Candhi Congress Party

Ban on Irish MP in Bordeaux sparks protests

French authorities barred Irish MP Berna dette Devlin from landing in Bordeaux to fulfill a speaking engagement. Police secured the airport as a small group of leftist demonstrators gathered while journalists watched, and organizers of the Ireland meeting were kept at a distance.

Bordeaun Reuters Treland Bernadette Devlin Bordeaux Selther Ireland Aimee

Lee visit canceled by Singapore prime minister

The Prime Minister of Singapore, Lee Kuan Yew, canceled planned Australia visit this year. Singapore High Commissioner A. P. B. Rajah said Lee had hoped to come in November but chose not to after learning a Federal election was due near year end. He still has a standing invitation.

Singapore Lee Kuan Yew Australia A. PB. Rajah Rajah Lee Col

Miss Ainsley Gotto Heads to Monaco for New Post

Sydney dispatch says Miss Ainsley Gotto former secretary to MP Mr Gorton left Sydney tonight for a new job in Monaco. The move marks a notable career shift for the high profile political aide.

Sydney Ainsley Gotto Gorton Monaco

British torpedo officer jailed for selling secrets to Soviets

Lt David Bingham, 31, was jailed for two years after pleading guilty to 12 charges under the Official Secrets Act. He admitted trading details on ship movements Naval intelligence and nuclear depth charging material. The court said the damage was incalculable and the affair strained Britain US intelligence ties.

David Bingham Peter Rawlinson Li Bingham Bingham Royal Navy Lt Bingham Australia D. W. Beach RAN Representaive Britain James Comyn le Bingham

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