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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Mar 27, 1972

Page

9

Woman dies after polo fall in Mt Gambier match

In Adelaide a 45 year old woman from Casterton died at Mt Gambier Hospital after a polo pony fall during a Penola versus Casterton match. Police said Mia McNicol fell heavily when horses collided and she was taken to hospital for surgery but died shortly after admission.

Adelaide Mt Gambier Hospital Mt Gambier Mia Patricia Leila McMeal Casterton Penola Mra McNicol St John Ambulance

ANZUS Meeting Held At Camp Smith Hawaii

A military representative of ANZUS nations met at Camp Smith Hawaii today and tomorrow. Police said 14 year old Misa Janice Annollina who had been missing since March 6 was found by her father in Sydney on Saturday.

Camp Smith Hawaii Misa Janice Annollina Dianella Street Conner Sydney

KLM to Start Melbourne Air Service in April

KLM Royal Dutch Airlines, already operating a twice weekly Sydney run, will begin a new service to Melbourne in April. The move expands its Australian network and links Svndmen and Melbourne with the existing route.

Melbourne KLM Royal Dutch Airlines Svndmen

Former Governor-General Lord Casey in satisfactory condition after operation

Melbourne reports Lord Casey former Governor General is in a quite satisfactory condition at Mercy Hospital following an operation yesterday.

Melbourne Lord Casey Mercy Hospital

Cooperation between Australia and Sabah on industrial development

The Australian High Commissioner to Mauvoa Mr Rowland and officials from Sabah discussed joint prospects for industrial development. The meeting held Sunday in Kula Brisahall explored possible cooperation and mutual economic benefits for both regions.

Kula Brisahall Sanun Austral Mauvoa Rowland Australia Sabah

Princess Anne of Hesse Dies in Cannes Home

Princess Anne of Hesse an Australian by birth died at a Cannes home on the French Riviera at age 54. She is survived by two children now living in the United States.

Paris Anne of Hesse Nirth French Riviera Anne Cannes

Widows pamphlet planned on entitlements under Commonwealth law

The Canberra Anti Poverty League aims to publish a pamphlet by mid year for ACT civilian widows detailing their rights under Commonwealth legislation.

Canberra

Girl Sought as Canberra Police Hunt for Maher Missing

Canberra police search for Deborah Margaret Maher 15 of Nathan Street Deakin after she was last seen leaving school last Thursday afternoon according to a police spokesman last night.

Canberra Deborah Margaret Maher Nathan Street Deakin Sand Coulter Drive Redfern Street Macquarie Martina Verschoor Elizabeth Crescent Robert Lake Joan Lake Stewart Lake Allan Lake Ian Lake Richmond Street Lisa Verschoor

Adrian Middleton Named Director at Outward Bound School

Mr Adrian Middleton is appointed school director of the Outward Bound School at Fishermans Point NSW. He has spent the last decade working in overseas Outward Bound programs, bringing extensive international experience to the post.

Adrian Middleton Fishermans Point Nsw

Hermit Homegoer Returns to De Witt Island Scene

Miss Jane Cooper, hermit resident, was reported returning to De Witt Island off Tasmania this weekend after a visit to the dentist and an appearance in court on drug charges.

Melbourne Jane Cooper de Witt Island Tasmania

Wellington Milkmen End Sunday Deliveries

Wellington milkmen announce they will not deliver milk on Sundays, citing operational changes. The notice affects local households and businesses relying on weekend milk service. Local officials have not issued responses, and customers are advised to plan purchases accordingly.

Wellington

Two Cars Damaged in Barton Highway Collision

Wray sheep were struck by two vehicles on the Barton Highway causing about 100 dollars in damage to each car. Police said the incident occurred Saturday and was reported last night.

Barton Yass

Damaged Commonwealth bus found at RAAF base

A Commonwealth bus stolen from Kingston Transport Depot was found damaged in the Fairbairn RAAF base entrance driveway after a trip from Oaks Estate. The incident caused 5400 in damage. Separately, Bishop Robert Dann and plumber William Lonie persuaded a young man from jumping from the Entworth House roof overlooking City Square late Friday.

Commonwealth Transport Kingston Raaf Base Fairbairn On & Beers Oaks Estate Fairbairn Avenue Melbourne Robert Dann William Lonie

Southra Tablelands Asthma Group Holds Tonight Meeting

The annual gathering of the Southra Tablelands Asthma Group is set for tonight at the Woden Tradesmen's Club located on Launceston Street in Phillip.

Southra Tablelands Woden Tradesmen’s Club Launceston Street Phillip

Closed Tidhinhilla Deep Slave Communications Complex to public

The Tidhinhilla complex will be closed to public inspection on Wednesday April 12 and reopen on Wednesday May 3. During closure, the facility is scheduled to support the Apalla 16 fight.

Tidhinhilla Deep

The Canberra Theft Report From Narra Bundah and Curtin

Police investigated thefts in Narra Bundah and Curtin. A ward robe in Eighteenth Street Narra Bundah was robbed of 480 dollars in the morning. At Mandarin Restaurant Curtin, 35 and 800 in apparel were stolen on Saturday.

Canberra Eighteenth Street Narrabundah Curtin

Sydney Beaches Close Amid Rough Seas

Beaches closed along Sydney coast with waves up to 20 to 21 feet. Manly and Collaroy deemed safe for north harbour swimming while Bondi Clovelly and Wanda stayed open in the south. Also notes the 1972 Canberra Grammar School fete to be held on April 0 at noon in the school grounds.

Sydney Manly Collaroy Bondi Clovelly Wanda Canberra Grammar School

Retrenchment at Qantas Aimed at 150 Jobs Cut

Qantas is expected to announce the retrenchment of about 150 employees this week as part of an economy drive. The move aims to start the new financial year on April 1 on a sounder basis.

Sydney Qantas

NSW releases acreage for Sydney housing sites

NSW Local Government Minister Morton announced 4,675 acres will yield about 16,350 house sites in the Sydney region. An Aboriginal woman, Marie Ritson, 44, Warragul, was found murdered Friday at Gunns Gully Zoo near Moe, 84 miles east of Melbourne.

Sydney Nsw Mr Morton Melbourne Mra Marie Ritson Warragul Gunns Gully Zoo Moe

Mount Hagen Man Released After Plea in Forced Marriage Case

Wal Ropa of Mount Hagen was freed on a penalty after pleading guilty in Port Moresby Strate's Court to assaulting his son who refused to marry the arranged bride.

Port Moresby Wal Ropa Mount Hagen

Mum bulla Forest Extension Plan Announced

Forest grows Conservation reveals Mr Fife announces the Mum bulla State Forest will be extended by about 2 090 acres, located 10 miles north of Bega.

Nsw Fife Mumbulla Bega

Critical year for AMA ethics shapes medical fee powers

An AMA journal editorial calls a pivotal year for the medical profession and for the Australian Medical Association. It notes the Federal Council lacks power to directly set member fees and reports a March meeting resolving to grant sole authority to recommend fees to AMA members nationwide. Plebiscite forms are being mailed to doctors to register opinions on fees. The article asserts the plebiscite won’t affect Justice Kerr's inquiry into NSW general practitioner fees but will guide the Council's stance on potential fee decisions.

Australian Medical Association Federal Councilo AMA Federal Council Australia Justice Kerr Nsw

Two men die in speedboat race crash off Coogee Beach

In a Sydney speedboat race off Coogee Beach a swell hurled a boat and killed Val Carr 43 and his brother Paul Carr 29. The third crewman Donald Wright 44, was in critical condition with chest injuries and possible lung damage. Val Carr left six children and Paul Carr eight, as witnesses noted 40 foot waves in the vicinity.

Sydney Coogee Beach Val Carr South Cooges Paul Burraneer Bay Donald Wright West Pennant Hills Prince of Wales Hospital Awells Paul Carr

Multiple rescues and missing at sea near Robe and Sydney

A boat accident off Wright Bay 12 miles north of Robe left a man and a boy missing after the craft capsized during net pulling. One man swam 14 miles through 4 ft swells to seek help. In Sydney, John Laterveer, 25, is missing off Solander Bay after attempting to rescue his son Raymond, who was washed off rocks and later saved. A 22-year-old rock fisherman near Culburra was found after washing into the sea. Hobart life savers paddling from Sydney to Tasmania sheltered from heavy seas at Tathra.

Adelaide Wright Bay Robe Sydney John Laterveer Clempton Park Solander Bay Kurnell Raymond Culburra Nowra William Hodder Fairfield Tuo Hobart Tasmania Tathra CH Wright Colin Rowe

Too late to act on union amalgamation says Fraser

In Rockhampton Mr Fraser the Minister for Education and Science said the government would not oppose the metal trades unions amalgamation because it believed it was too late to act. He noted elections leading to amalgamation had occurred and retrospective action would be inappropriate.

Fraser Rockhampton metal =trades group Education and Science Bockhampton Queensland Liberal Party S.C. McDonald McDonald Chamber K. J. Davies Department of the Interior National Capital Development Commission Mr Hunt Een Dereick K. J. Gale Rogers Canberra Commonwealth S. G. East

Papers at the Royal Faster Show on sale in Sydney

Visitors at Sydney’s Royal Faster Show through April 4 may purchase copies of The Canberra Times and Canberra News from the Sidney Morning Herald showground office.

Sydney Royal Faster Canberra Times Canberra News Sidney Morning Herald

NSW toll reaches 200 as weekend crashes claim lives

The NSW road toll for the year rises to 21M after the death of 23-year-old William Brown in a Glenbrook head on collision on the Great Western Highway. Over the weekend seven more deaths occurred on roads including a Newstead Castlemaine crash and separate incidents near Melbourne and Macquarie. Police report multiple injuries and hospital admissions, with several family members among those treated.

Sydney Glenbrook Penrith William Brown Great Western Highway Nsw

Bunraku Puppets Captivate Adelaide With Daring Adult Drama

A theatre review by Gillian Oxford praises the Bunraku National Puppet Theatre from Japan. Director Masa hiko Intai guides three manipulators and puppeteers through two tragic pieces Exiles in Kikai Island and Miracle of Buddha at Tenbosaka Temple. The observer notes meticulous craft, haunting emotion, and aWestern amusement at hidden helpers as the puppets convey life and fate.

Kika Island Tenbosaka

Canberra Girls Grammar junior school opens with ceremony

About 700 attendees witnessed the official opening of Canberra Girls Grammar junior school. Vice-Chancellor Sir John Crawford of ANU dedicated the new building, funded at about 617000 dollars. Bishop C A Warren of Canberra and Goulburn conducted the dedication and the assembly hall was named for former bishop K J Clements. Inspection followed with teachers answering questions.

Canberra Girls Grammar Australian National University Sir John Crawford Canberra Goulburn C. A. Warren K. J. Clements

Santamaria warns Whitlam would end Australian resistance

On CTC-7 Point of View, B A Santamaria, chairman of the National Civic Council, argued that Soviet aims include expanding influence in Australia. He warned that a Whitlam victory in the 1972 federal election would erase current government resistance to Soviet policy, positioning Australia between the Southern and Indian Oceans.

Whitlam National Civic Council B. A. Santamaria

TNT share story behind Ansett deal at Christmas party

The National Times unpacks the year’s largest share deal, detailing TNT’s $11 million move on Ansett and the events behind the scenes, with analysis of how the story unfolded.

TNT Ansett National Times The

Call for decision on lease renewal by Canberra chamber

The Canberra Chamber of Commerce urges a firm government decision within two years on renewal procedures for commercial leases. It stresses broad discussion with government, NCDC, the chamber, and academics, warning that without clear policy many buildings may face renewal failure or derequisition.

Canberra Chamber of Commerce

Professor warns on heart attack deaths in Australia

Professor James Warren, a cardiology expert from Ohio University, told Melbourne audiences that Australia will soon share America’s heart attack death rate. He noted about 600,000 deaths globally each year and warned Australia is already near US levels and will catch up. The lecture tour is sponsored by the National Heart Foundation.

Melbourne James Warren Australia America Profesor Warren Ohio University National Heart Foundation

Liberal officer to resign over North Bega reserve action

Mr E H Purbury of the Bega Liberal branch will resign in protest against the NSW Lands Department decision to revoke the five acre recreation reserve at North Bega. The department also allocated 20 acres to Eden Pastures Protection Board and 48 acres for permissive occupancy, drawing strong local opposition. A Bega meeting urged a protest to the NSW Minister for Lands, seeking reconsideration and potential future use as a recreation site or showground.

Nwsw Department of Lands North Bega Department of Fden Pastures Protection Board Parbury Department Bega Nsw Lewin

Concern over sex education in Australian schools

Melbourne Sunday report says Federal Education and Science Minister Fraser voiced concern about school sex education after receiving many letters on the Australian science education project Males and Females. He warned against an exclusively physical material approach and stressed preserving traditional family values as discussions with the Australian Science Education Council approach May. The project director H O Howard said the program treats human biology and reproduction scientifically.

Melbourne Fraser St Joseph's Technical School South Melbourne Sex Australian Science and Education Council Australian Science Education Project H. O. Howard

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Anzus Air Service Princess Mr Middleton Hermit Home Lifesaver St Christopher's Cathedral Manuka Canberra Avenue AMA Journal Medical Journal of Australia Prince Henry Hospital Newstead Castlemaine Gerrard Eugene Dwyer Leonards Hill Molloongehin Brampied Rocklyn Gillian Oxford Bunraku National Puppet — Theatre Japan Masahiko Intai BR. Webster L. J. Hooker Ltd E. H. Purbury Bega Showground Civic Centre Darrell Lea Rogers Darrell Lea Rogers Guarantee
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