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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
May 17, 1971
Page
1
Malaysian security forces reported two more communist guerrillas killed in a clash about 10 miles from Butterworth air base. The Defence Ministry said a patrol also killed four guerrillas the previous day, with the earlier report referenced.
Bangkok reports say Thai Foreign Minister Thanat announced efforts to improve ties with China through an unnamed third country. Thailand pledged to curb state radio propaganda against China while seeking peace and noting reduced Chinese propaganda at border areas as talks proceed under Southeast Asia Treaty Organization allies.
The Secretary of the Department of Immigration Sir Peter Heydon of Forrest died suddenly on Saturday at age 57. His funeral will be held tomorrow afternoon after a service at St Andrews Presbyterian Church Forrest at 2.15. The cortege will proceed to Norwood Park Crematorium. Obituary.
A Bureau of Meteorology spokesman said the weather would stay settled and cool for several days. Yesterday’s high reached 39 degrees while the overnight low was 44, seven degrees above the average minimum. Today’s forecast peaks at 61 with periods of sun.
President Nixon in a letter to Westminster College President Dr Robert Davidson marked the dedication of a giant statue of Sir Winston Churchill. He recalled Churchill's 1946 Iron Curtain warning and said the dangers of isolation remain urgent as the world shifts from confrontation to negotiation amid ongoing oppression.
Australia Party may displace the Liberal Party from second in the ACT next general election. ANU researcher Malcolm Mackerras warned a two party preferred vote could split again, noting Batman in 1966 as precedent. He cited declining Liberal identifiers in the ACT and limited overall effect without mass social alignment.
Seven people were injured in a two-vehicle crash about 4 pm near the Barricks Creek bridge two miles from Queanbeyan on the old Cooma road. Three children and four adults from one car, plus the other adult driver, were taken to hospital and are now reported to be in satisfactory condition. Earlier, at about 2:50 pm on Uriarra Road a car skidded and broke three shop windows. aoman was taken to Queanbeyan police station and will appear at Petty Sessions.
Gunfire tore through central Belfast as a patrol near Exchange Street clashed with suspected thieves. A civilian was killed, two soldiers were wounded, and two other civilians injured. A machine gun from a window sparked the exchange. the area was cordoned and security forces searched by night. Observers linked the incident to renewed IRA activity aimed at driving British forces from Northern Ireland.
A black opal worth about 100000 may be sold abroad to realise its value. It was found three months ago by Keith Hobden 53 who runs a sheep property near Gilgandra. The discovery at Glengarry near Lightning Ridge was kept quiet until now.
In Parkville the Australian Labor Party Victoria council heard Labour Leader Whitlam praise a broadly based reform, noting that most election office bearers were chosen. He outlined potential seats to win in coming federal elections, including Casey Diamond Valley Holt Slaves Latrobe Ballarat McMillan and possibly Wimmera or Wannon if rural mood stays low. He credited volunteers for restructuring efforts in Victoria and NSW branches.
Victorian ALP reaffirms left influence with George Crawford elected state chairman by 192 votes to 169 for A E Innes while W H Hartley becomes senior federal delegate. Crawford and Hartley take key roles amid party reforms and new state council rules. Hawke and others contest positions as party unity sought.
South Australia reports an 80 mile slick from Goolwa to Salt Creek as a harmless phyto plankton bloom not crude oil. Tests ordered by Minister Corcoran confirm no oil pollution, though slicks near Cape Jaffa Robe and Grey may involve crude fuel or bituminous goo. Further advice from the Federal Shipping Department awaited.
Reports note third Saigon led incursion into Cambodia this year with battalions armored cars and artillery. Other items mention Sadat's purge after failed coup attempt and Heath optimism on Common Market gains. Rugby results highlight Wests over Norths in ACT premiership race.
A tornado 150 feet high ripped through Tauranga suburbs Gretton Merivale and Galena on Friday, tearing roofs from houses and wrecking power and telephone lines. Thousands of dollars in damage reported, but no injuries occurred.
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