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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Mar 31, 1972
Page
5
A Canberra Times fragment argues for personal conscience against rigid church discipline. It notes historic shifts away from papal penalism, the rise of individual moral sense, and a recovery of core Christian meaning amid modern upheavals. It cites Jesus Christ as a central example of moral challenge and renewal.
A reader letter critiques ABC broadcasts on television and radio, urging freedom of speech and abortion law reform coverage. It notes Greer’s speech at Summer Town Hall, audience questions, and speculation about future topics, including Royal and mining issues, with calls for broader airtime and responsible reporting.
Readers discuss school systems and parent involvement, naming Florence Gross and other figures. The letters touch on veterans clubs, car history, and parliamentary debates, with concerns about government policy, pensions, and Aboriginal and Jewish issues, reflecting contentious public discourse.
A chaotic, OCR-like piece discusses Mackay youth and teens, community planning, and schooling. It mentions council committees, the Shire council, public hall meetings, and concerns about education and skills for future employment. The fragment references local figures and organizations and hints at a broader debate on youth services and community development.
A letter argues for building an ice rink, noting public demand and petitions in progress. The writer urges action, with supporters citing local interest and possible intermediary steps. The text mentions a Margaret and a voter concern, but specifics are unclear.
Sir John Crawford and Dr Okita plan a three year joint economic survey of Australia Japan relations. Funded by the Commonwealth at 45 000 with university and government support, the project aims to produce policy options on trade investment and aid while exploring bilateral and regional implications.
A Geelong to Melbourne corridor hosts Point Cook RAAF base home to Australia’s most sophisticated Asian language instruction. Soldiers and airmen study Thai, Indonesian, Japanese, French, Sintiary, and more through intensive workshops with modern labs and audio visual gear.
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