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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
May 12, 1973
Page
3
Fragmented verse praises President Peace and Nixon, calls for unity between Arabs and Jews, denounces communism and apartheid, and envisions a transformed world under a cultish leadership. The garbled text mixes political slogans, religious imagery, and cryptic misspellings, creating a feverish, surreal tribute to a perilous prophecy.
A narrator describes a late evening train journey with eerie green light, ghostly figures, and tense atmosphere. Passengers nap as the car rattles to a halt, while distant city noises fade into the country night. The driver waves at a stop as a late commuter blasts a horn in protest.
Johnny and Paul steal into the overgrown yard and plan a pretend dinner for Ruth and friends. They trap a rabbit, kill it with a stick, and present a grim feast. The guests react with shock and dismay as the improvised meal sours their impromptu game.
The fragment questions fate and divinity, asking who manipulates human existence and whether the French or another power is behind life’s fragile course. Authored by P. A. Knapp, the text presents a speculative meditation on gods, life, and loss.
The article notes ongoing claims of government employment discrimination. Mr Kalinopolony alleges National Extraction blocks his entry to public service, while an interpreter states entrance would have been easier if born and educated in Australia rather than Greece.
NORMA HALL notes Canberra's 1973 debate on government plans to establish committees to investigate and address employment discrimination based on race colour sex religion political opinion national extraction and social origin. The piece questions committee member selections and potential biases while urging impartial action.
The veteran English actor Robert Morley recalls Canberra’s pioneering days and Australian staff tensions during a Melbourne breakfast interview. He jokes about monarchy, the capitalistic system, and his plan to travel to Sydney with his child, while noting his affection for butlers and a wary view of national pride.
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