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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
May 19, 1971
Page
1
A garbled OCR fragment references January and institutions but lacks clear events or names. The readable bits hint at a dated communications or technical note with possible mentions of organizations and numbers, but no coherent action or outcome is discernible.
Leopold Minerals NL issued a late statement with A D Treloar and G D Brown confirming nickel values in the deflection hole averaged 0.1 percent from 665 to 690 feet while core assays elsewhere ranged from 0.012 to 0.103 percent. The company suspended drilling pending a geological review and the Perth Stock Exchange planned re quotation of Leopold shares.
Melbourne officials told a House of Representatives committee that prescribed drugs caused chronic dependence and appeared in 85 per cent of attempted personal crisis reports. Dr G L Lipton cited barbiturates 48 per cent, tranquillisers 13 per cent, and anti depressants 6 per cent, decrying unrestricted benefits that aid impulsive crises. He warned long term use should be restricted and noted many psychiatrists differ on prescribing. Professor Hetzel warned Australia has become a nation of pill takers as overdose reports rose since 1960.
A violent storm packing winds up to 125 mph swept Allahabad and surrounding areas, killing at least 25 people and injuring more than 100, with reports reaching New Delhi.
London reports both Prime Minister Heath and negotiator Geoffrey Rippon say main terms for British entry to the European Economic Community should be settled by summer. Heath heads to Paris for talks with de Gaulle allies while Rippon confirms progress but notes unresolved issues including safeguards for New Zealand dairy and sugar. The House of Commons debate features strong warnings against a sell-out.
Seven Irish Guards soldiers on routine border duty inadvertently crossed into Chinese territory at Chung Ying Street Sha Tau Kok Hong Kong Chinese troops blocked their return. A Royal Hong Kong Police liaison spoke from British territory as observers noted the vehicles remained in view. Lieutenant-General Sir Richard Ward was informed and no details on arms or reinforcements were released.
Australian Labor Party Federal President T J Burns voiced disappointment at shadow primary industries minister Dr Patterson for criticising the ALP’s planned five man delegation to China. Burns said Patterson did not raise the issue with the ALP executive.
The National Capital Development Commission said Weston Creek’s Duffy suburb has seen reduced odour intensity and frequency. Officials noted timing favored Belconnen growth and Weston Creek plans, with Stirling to be higher density. Public concern over smell prompted plant improvements and transfer plans to the Molonglo River site.
The two leading British climbers Don Whillans and Dougal Haston reached Camp Six on Everest at 27,000 ft. They expect about two more days to clear a route past the final rock band to the summit as weather briefly worsened. Japanese climbers Naomi Uemura and Reizo Ito were not mentioned in the latest base-camp message.
In Paris Mr Heath and President Pompidou pursue Brussels negotiations on New Zealand trade protections, with Marshall warning of a potential NZ crisis if safeguards fail. Pompidou stresses a European community aim and that Britain must show real European intent, while Heath sees progress toward Britain joining a broader European market.
Cairo reports say leaders of an alleged conspiracy to oust President Sadat including former Vice President Aly Sabry were jailed at dawn. Pretrial investigations identify each conspirator with an assigned role, naming ex War Minister Mohamed Fawzi, Interior Minister Sharawi Gomaa, and Information Minister Mohamed Fayek among those detained. Sabry planned to control the party and install a figurehead president, while Fawzi would supply army support and Gomaa directed security.
The Minister for Social Services Mr Wentworth told a deputation of pensioners led by Mr C White that they would be better pleased to see him in August after the Budget. The Australian Commonwealth Pensioners Federation is at its 12th biennial conference in Canberra.
Milk price reductions sweep three Foodland stores signaling a broader price-cutting battle in the Can berran market. The United States considers NATO discussions next month after Soviet willingness to reduce forces in Europe. A former Arbitration Commissioner accuses federal and state governments of underinvesting in industrial relations.
Aquarius Festival of University Arts appears upbeat yet faces a looming $15,000 loss as critiques and events unfold. The note references Page 3 and mentions Elderaed.
Sir Edmund Hillary urged affluent nations to aid developing nations at the Rotary International convention in Sydney. An economics writer noted that reform of the international monetary system is long overdue, stressing the need for global financial stability and aid.
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