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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

May 13, 1971

Page

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PMG moves on Black Mountain tower plan amid opposition

A Postmaster General official outlines PMG Department support for a combined television and telecommunications tower on Black Mountain with an integrated gallery and viewing platform. Opponents from the National Capital Development Commission warn the plan could replace existing structures and harm the environment. Communications officials say detailed plans are in progress and environmental preservation remains a concern while alternate sites and configurations are weighed.

Alan Hulmano PMG Black Mountain National Capital Development Commission Serr J. A. Mulvibil Tab Nsw Alan Hulme Uestiane Boll She Jaen Alan Enmre Vali

58 Feared Dead as Turkish Earthquake Strikes Burdur

Reports from Burdur region in Turkey say at least 58 people died and many were injured when a powerful earthquake hit about 370 miles southeast of Istanbul. Aerial teams and army units were mobilised for relief as officials confirm widespread damage and disrupted communications.

Istanbul Turkey Burdur Satanbulu Sale Pouver Bunitt Neavines Evel AyIiih Burr Tilh Hind Een Ein Reief Warks Furdur Igit Nto Athens Observatory Tecajuledl Aarfh Irerayar Aniles Athens Irene Thirkey Aegean Alosehi Jaqvir Tepion Yen

West Berlin opens border to West Germany

A late Berlin report notes West Berlin and West Germany easing travel barriers after a tentative agreement. Officials describe faster crossings and reduced restrictions as tension in the region remains high. The change signals a shift in the Cold War border dynamics and affects daily movement for residents.

Mars flight postponed to Mars by space agency

CAPE KENNEDY May report notes Mariner 9 mission delayed at least two days due to a failure in the craft. Associated Press says postponement depends on investigation results and could extend if issues persist.

Cape Kennedy Space Agency Mars Mariner

Accord by EEC on farm policy reaches narrow accord

Brussels reports indicate EEC agriculture ministers reached a compromise to preserve the unity of the common farm system after nearly 18 hours of non stop talks. West Germany and other member states sought a high parity and compensation terms for farmers facing price shifts while a 25 percent threshold was debated as a limit for support, with some urging broader parity and others cautioning against excessive costs.

Brussels Wednese Day Mikel Agricuitive Auregda Farma West Germany Mhully Sradt Michel Cointal Germany Sintes

Police Officer Guilty Of Theft From Charity Fund

A Sydney court heard a postal officer opened letters to disabled and poor recipients for a stolen money scheme. The man, Raymond Larey Hick of Manly, admitted stealing 340 dollars from the Commonwealth Sweith during April. He was found guilty and sentenced to three months in jail.

Sydney Charity Orgamisas Feiler Court Souay Hai Rayorond Larey Hick Manly Conmon- Sweith Frencks

Liberal MP questions minister appointments in Parliament clash

Senator Carmack and Senator Sim criticised the planned creation of extra ministers and assistant posts as a prostitution of parliamentary rule. They argued the Senate must preserve constitutional proprieties while the House pressurised for expanded ministry power. The bill passed with coalition support despite warnings of central bureaucracy dominating Parliament and undermining the House of Representatives.

Magnus Cormack Lib. Vic House of Representatives Senate Sim Lib Way Senate Carmack Sim Noling DLP Cormack House of Government Iam Seng Aur Canton Wright Romana 12 Home of Representatives Senagar Wright Carmack Australis

Peace Talks and Jobs Inquiry Tie to Senate Event

Amid a quiet session, readers note scant interest in the jobs inquiry and a separate reference to a Senate event. The page also mentions peace talks in Parliament and a formal environment hinting at a forthcoming agreement.

Unclear text prompting possible Iran China notes

The fragmentary OCR text references Iran and China with incomplete phrases about an article, a correspondent, and a home page. No coherent event, person, or organization can be reliably identified beyond generic geopolitical terms.

Airlines scrutinize US airliner passenger trials

The Australian Government considers tighter scrutiny of United States airline passenger trials as the minister for air weighs options. The report notes shifts in policy amid ongoing discussions Week in Parliament references.

United States Xin Prssesiger Ghiyners South Pacific Ate Se Wor Cotton Pane

Opposition Leader questions government on China policy shift

In a TV appearance Senator Murphy accused the government of aiding a movement toward engagement with the People’s Republic of China. He argued the opposition’s stance would ease a broader shift for Australia engaging with China while the government weighs four arrangements to send a delegation to Beijing in June. The remarks touched on recognition conditions and China’s willingness to engage, with farm and trade concerns and inter-party discussions cited as influencing factors.

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Fishermen Rescued After Adrift Off NSW Coast

Aboard a small dinghy off the New South Wales south coast, four fishermen suddenly began to drift and were rescued by helicopter after eight miles at sea. Kiama Police later reported three men from Woolooware and Gerringai were missing but had been located near Mack Head. The group was airlifted to safety, with one man’s rescue near Blick Head, as heavy seas and a strong westerly wind hindered their passage.

New Zealand Nsw Kiama Gerrow Mack Head Werd Beach Elicopter Mysrs

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