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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

May 08, 1971

Page

12

A Matter of Education in Drug Abuse Study

A Senate committee of inquiry into drug abuse in Australia presents the nations first authoritative statement on the extent causes and remedies It urges education as the key response focusing on people within social context and calling for a total health education program and school curriculum review to foster responsible citizenship

Senate Committee of Inquiry Australia World Health Organisation Western Countries

Secret deal ends behind closed doors in Australian medical pay row

The health minister announced a new deal with the Australasian Medical Association that reduces the community cost to 593 million a year versus the AMA's 35 million demand. Critics warn the arrangement hides the process and risks future claims, calling for public scrutiny and arbitration for future settlements.

Feo Australis Medical Association Greenwood AMA Targé

Language survey rewrites New Guinea prehistory study

A study by the Australian National University maps Papuan, Sepik, and Australian Aboriginal language groups across New Guinea and Australia. It shows most of New Guinea shares a common language base, with multiple migrations shaping regional speech. The work links language spread to mountains, rivers, and early contact, outlining future findings on Australian Aborigines.

Australia New Guinea Australian National University Research School of Pacific Studies Western Australia Arnhem Land South Australia Victoria Alor Island Arth Timor Indonesia Sants Crag Islands Ensizra Solomons Lince de S.A. Wurm Capell West Irian Huon Peninsula Australian Papua Flydela Angoram Bogia Madang Iwan Huon Gulf West Yormcoth Ong Markham Highlands Strickland Fly Digil Eilanden Gulf of Papua Triany Vogelkop and Bombers Ane Trian Wa Ene Wan New Britain

Letters to the Editor on bombing, wages, and Chinese transliteration

A reader letters section discusses penalties for bombing and theft, praises the Queanbeyan Leagues Club's growth, and criticizes misinterpretations of Chinese transliteration and language reform. The writer references Australian National University experts and notes on the Mandarin pronunciation system.

Investiture at Government House Yields Knighthood Honors

A government investiture ceremony at Government House yesterday morning saw the Knighthood accolade conferred on Sir Alan Hulme and other titles presented. In the afternoon a second investiture repeated the knighthood honours with insignia awarded, followed by an evening reception where numerous titled figures and dames were entertained by the Governor-General and Lady.

Government Hous Government House AC Lay Hashieck Alan Hulme Vady Hulme Harry Oto Ly Gibbs

Parliament House hours fuel tense Australia debate

In a Canberra session dominated by scrutiny of sitting times and ministerial conduct, Prime Minister and Attorney General spar with opposition over a four day sitting week and questions on Wheat Board notes to China. Dr Patterson accuses ministers of political meddling while MPs clash over Hansard edits and parliamentary rules.

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