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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Oct 06, 1971

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New hope for One and All crew

Search for seven missing crew of the Ketch One and All near Maideton Reef continues after debris spotted by an RAAF Orion 30 miles north of Middleton Reef. Five missing are Queenslanders. two Americans and a Royal Australian Navy submarine crew involved. Mrs Anne Kenny petitions Prime Minister and Navy Minister as relatives call for a wider, prolonged rescue effort.

Brisbane Tilesity Middleton Reef Nsw Raaf Orion Edson Lang RAN Otay Boing Neen Maidieton Anne Kenny McMahon Navy Mackay CARP W. Ward Halt

Aria prize Melbourne update with John Pickering

Melbourne report notes a prize event labeled Aria Prize in Melbourne on a Tuesday featuring John Pickering aged 25. The fragment mentions an individual and location but lacks full context or event details.

Melbourne John Pickering

Seaton Eatery in Sealy Aims for Chefs and Talent

Fragmentary notes indicate Seaton eatery in Sealy seeks skilled staff and notable talent. The brief hints at a hiring push or culinary event with mentions of local venues and names, suggesting a potential restaurant expansion or menu focus. Further readable details are limited.

Embassy site purchase for Saigon chancery move

Australia plans to spend 674000 to buy a Saigon block and unfinished hotel for the permanent Australian Embassy in South Vietnam. The site on Dai Dong Thong Nhu, Saigon’s main street, was approved for a chancery by a Department of Works team in 1970, with negotiations near completion and a feasibility study to follow.

Saipan South Vietnam Severnl Emmassy Saigon Dai To Thong “Nhu Chancery Building Department of Works Australia Jakarta

Kissinger to Peking for Nixon Visit Talks

Henry Kissinger, U.S. foreign policy adviser, and Nixon would visit Peking in late October for talks with Chinese leaders to arrange President Nixon’s forthcoming trip. The plan follows a previously agreed secret top level conversation with Chinese Premier Chou En Lai.

Hong Kund Henry Kissinger US Vewlens Nixao Peking Ching Kisinger Ysl Kissinger Hifnese Chow Bev Han Lo Nixon

New rate for dollar urged by Australian economists

A group of economists from several Australian universities calls for a new exchange rate alignment between the Australian dollar and the American dollar and major currencies. They argue a neutral realignment could balance effects on the Australian economy while aiding international equilibrium. Signatories include H W Arndt B Cameron T W Swan and colleagues from Melbourne Sydney Monash La Trobe and NSW.

Fessora Australia H.W. Arndt B.D. Cameron T.W. Swan R .Downing R. F. Henderson J. Q. Perkins Universit of Melefessor F Simking Universiiy of Sydney D. Cochrane PH. Gr

Australia to double aid for India and Pakistan refugees

The Australian government announces an additional 18 million in aid for India and Pakistan refugee relief, with 800 000 for India emergency relief and a similar sum for Pakistan trade. Funds will support UN agencies and relief shipments while authorities coordinate delivery and monitor subcontinent developments.

Austratia Ist India Pakistan Sheenna Australia Acing Sim Giait Abno House of Representativ Veterday Sinclair United Nations Comrussan Cominie Inter Dlian Subcontinent

Minister Sworn In As Executive Councillor Yesterday

Mr. Sworn in Me R King was sworn as an executive councillor by Governor General Sir Paul Mariach at Government House yesterday. The ceremony included remarks from the Minister for Primary Industry.

King Cp! Vic Murnia Paul Mariach Minster Seine

Questioned figures loom over national school survey

Figures in a nationwide survey of government school needs, presented by late Ministers for Education in a nation wide report, drew strong questions from Minister Fraser who criticized the survey for possible biases and incomplete data from independent schools. He asserted the government would fund further research and noted disagreements over Commonwealth versus state control. The Prime Minister and other leaders signaled ongoing discussions on education funding and survey scope across states and territories.

Education and Science Fraser Yas Braser AU Whitin Boiser Sirvey Ber Pryie Mugaier Gorton Friver Raver Commonwealth Nieves Ielie Schoals Etry Act Northern Territory Sion Swat Panther Ighan FIM Repunli Erwin Nk Esticaiann Parenta Repo Canberra College of Advanced Education Commonwealth Advisory Committee On Advanced Fundation Sano Canberra

ACT education costs for 1971 75 in Senate report

A Senate issued education cost projection from Minister Fraser details ACT needs of 591,200,300 over five years. It lists direct Commonwealth outlays NSW reimbursements and state costs, with salaries, administrative overheads, capital works, and school resources for primary and secondary systems.

Fraser Nsw Gover Dine Shhady Sena Wahbom Amd Seta Licainsi Eaimalen Teaeher Coust Tor Commonwealth of Direct Se Lnrory

Taxi fare rise move debated by Interior department

A proposal to raise taxi fares was under consideration by the Department of the Interior as reported yesterday. The association’s president, Mr K Lambert, stated in August that a fare increase was imminent, with the press and supporters noting anticipated changes.

Tati Department of the Interior Department Aid K Lambert

Gorton Fragments Socialist Debate Amid Coalition Strains

Prime Minister Gorton stressed that opposition to socialism is not a clear stance as he reflected on Liberal Labor clashes. He noted lingering differences within the coalition and criticized abandoned plans, including national files and school reforms, while affirming commitment to debate and policy continuity.

Gorton Ponee Liberal Mont National Files Lam Seery Det Weevines Tie

Melbourne Driver Fined for High Speed Race Near Wallan

Norman Kingsley Hibbard, 33, MD of Setonme, was fined 150 and disqualified for six months after pleading guilty to high speed driving on the highway near Wallan. Police said his Ford GT accelerated during pursuit, endangering himself, a passenger, the public and officers.

Melbourne Norman Kingsley Hibbard Seton Wallan Colin Pavey Hibbard K Burgess Victoria Randown

Grants to Nursing Homes Rise

The article notes rising grants to nursing homes amid discussions in parliament and government departments. It mentions ministerial statements and policy directions, with references to UN General Assembly discussions and Australia’s views. The piece also touches on fuel costs and atmospheric concerns affecting industry and public sector responses.

Tor Forelaw Allatrs Mir Bowen Hav Put General — ‘Assembly Australia Poxe S

Australia’s North West Shelf await better output impact

A tightened industrial debate notes Australia’s core issue as the Autstration Woot urges action while Wood Ie would not newesaartly be the smallest producer. Noodside projects a strike of 1,500 barrels daily tests the commercial potential in WA’s North West Shelf.

Industey Noodside North West Shelf Western Australia

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