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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
May 27, 1966
Page
2
Mrs Pandit, former UN president, said in Canberra that India believed its role in Asia would grow, with the government aiming to deepen ties with Southeast Asian counties based on common needs and understanding.
New Delhi reports quote Mrs. Pandit on the United Nations impact, noting women from Nauru and Guinea advancing to high posts and UN reform lessons. She criticizes Western delays and cites her Australian tour ending amid fog delays at the Rutledge property.
In Port Moresby a seminar on alcoholism prevention was held. A Papuan New Guinean today urged the Administration to fund research and education programs. The proposal suggested a five percent levy to finance liquor research and education. Researchers should study the spread of drinking and its social and health effects on a relatively virgin population.
The Defence Ministry announced that India has purchased three Soviet Tupolev 124 jet air liners for use by the President, Prime Minister, and other VIPs.
A $4 million submersible drill rig planned for Whyalla shipyard in South Australia will be the first of its kind built in an Australian yard. The project, supported by Great Drilling Exploration Company, aims to enable offshore search operations and will be towed to positions along the coast. The minister hailed it as a boost to Australian shipbuilding, with completion expected mid next year.
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