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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

May 28, 1971

Page

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Federal state offer 50000 reward in airline bomb hoax case

The Commonwealth and NSW Governments posted a total reward of 50000 for information leading to the bomber in a Sydney hijack threat. NSW offered 20000, with Canberra later adding 30000. Police describe the suspect as a 25 to 26 year old man with brown hair and medium build. The incident involved a ransom paid at Sydney airport and a Boeing 77 jet diverted but landed safely.

Sydney Commonwealth Nsw Allan Howyer Howage Ag Reserve Bank Billy Qantas Qaning Tony Re McMahon Qantas G Goerence CU Atthers Qantas Palm Esterdlay Miaka Hamb Hung Korg Bom Pialierad Bonny

Bids brisk at lease auctions across multiple suburbs

The Interior Department netted 290930 from an unrestricted auction of 90 residential leases at Albert Hall yesterday. Four leases sold, three failed to meet reserve. Weston Rivett Duty Ane Holes led premiums, with averages near 42 hundred dollars and bids from 2200 to 3400 in sold blocks. The auction continues with 78 blocks today across Holder Westangeria Rivell Weston Peace Farrel Fisher Biggine and Seuk in Piepcemmati Maier.

Department of the Interior The Albert Hall Weston Rivett Dally Learés Jans Fanuily Jessen Holder Weetangeia

Belconnen Bus Timetable Changes Announced

The Department of Transport will run two Belconnen bus services two minutes earlier in the morning peak. The Lithiin 47 bus will depart 7.34 am instead of 7.40, and the Higgins T3bqm 40 will leave earlier at 7.32. Timetable changes affect all stops, with timetables posted at depots and local offices.

Belcannen Way Rae Department of the Teter Rewaning Peat Rawle Lithiin Tovie Higgins

Late news airliner crashes near Vienna airport

A European airliner crashed at Vienna's Schivedhat airport amid uncertain cause. Authorities from Austelan said the incident is under investigation as rescue and police teams secure the scene and account for passengers and crew.

Vienna Reumae Aoian Eva Ant Viesina Schivedhat Austelan Winnork Authoritize

Approaches to China bring response

The Australian Government said it had received at least two responses after moves to start dialogue with China. Prime Minister McMahon described them as probing inquiries and declined to specify their source. He spoke at a lengthy press conference outlining policy decisions while stressing quiet diplomacy.

China McMahon Flo Chris

McMahon comments on China policy and press conferences

Australian Prime Minister discusses diplomacy with China and potential overseas reaction. He notes variability of press conference coverage, hints at cabinet review of public statements, and defends budget remarks by Treasurer Snedden while stressing cautious, subtle approaches in foreign affairs.

Howson Named Minister in New Federal Department

Melbourne Thursday Mr Howson a longtime Victorian MP was named minister in the new Federal Department of Environment Aborigines and the Arts effective immediately. Prime Minister McMahon announced the move noting the 10th ministerial post and indicating two existing ministers Chipp and Peacock would receive assistant roles to broaden their experience. Howson, first elected in 1956 for Faulkner, returns to the Crown as the 27th Federal minister after a career including past duties as Minister for Alei and later dropped from the Gorton ministry.

Howson 2Ith East Pakistan India Qantas Diana. Burns McMahon Peter Howson Wistoria McMahon Ng Moinisters Anthony Aversia Customs and Excise Chipp Army Peacock Houise Swan Snedden Mr McMahon Executive Council Alan Hutloe Faulkner Rober Mendes Fis Gorton Melbourne Mimuelé Yarna

Canberra Growth to Ease Report From NCDC

A garbled late 20th century clipping notes the NCDC possibly moderating growth in Canberra with references to officials such as associate commissioner Mr R B Fansdown and mentions retirement of the Anglican Bishop of Canberra with no clear dates. The fragmentary text hints at political and church leadership topics but lacks coherent details.

Church of England Girls’ Grammar School Canberra Donald Selth Selth

Public Service Board wage questions rise amid inflation

The record notes rising debate over the Commonwealth Public Service Board economic role as inflation fears grow. It questions how Bruce Taddery is paid and whether wage structures remain fair while various cost-spending mechanisms are examined.

Bruce Taddery

Unclear clash report from East Pakistani borders

Fragmentary item notes casualties in clashes on the East Pakistani borders. The readable text mentions 120 Pak stani and 30 from its own side with 14 Erdle reported. Details and context are incomplete.

Erdle

Seaman jailed for defection after backfire

Lithuanian seaman Kudirka, returned from the Soviet ship Vigilant off Martha’s Vineyard after a failed defection, was jailed 16 years by the Lithuanian Supreme Court. The incident sparked U S protests and led to suspensions of three coast guard officials and a reprimand for the Vigilant’s captain.

Moscow Reuter Ois Supreme Court Sims Kuditka Sovienskya LiWay Martha's Vineyard Massachusets

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