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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Oct 12, 1971

Page

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No cut in hospital budget sparks government call for aid

In Canberra the Hospital Management faced a budget squeeze proposing a $150 40 cut, prompting officials to ask the Government for supplementary funds. Members debated essential equipment purchases like X ray gear and thermostatic valves while preserving hospital capacity before Woden Hospital opens. Critics called some cuts short sighted as the board weighed deferring projects and seeking faster commissioning.

Canberra Ailviniae Caer Hospital Denniy Dotain Tiny Brady Taree Mek Webiier Woden Hospital

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Woman 105 dies in Sydney nursing home

Sydney report shows Mrs Eliza Gunter aged 105 died today before her 106th birthday. Born in Nowra in 1865 she spent most of her life in New South Wales and was described as the oldest nurse in NSW. She is survived by four bias.

Sydney Eliza Gunter Dave Mre Gunter Nowra Nsw

Whitlam and McMahon clash on strikes in Sydney speech

Prime Minister and Opposition Leader debated strike control and arbitration in Sydney. McMahon defended tough penalties and sanctions as essential to the arbitration system while Whitlam urged voluntary agreements to curb inflation and reduce industrial unrest. Both claimed government action limited to enabling negotiations, with broader measures to follow. Continued on Page 7.

Mr McMahon Mr Whitlam Sydney McMahon White Py & Labor Whitlam Loth Arbitration Commission Tomelimer

Baby dead in car after being left aboard outside Phillip Offices

Police report a ten month old boy died from accidental strangulation in a car while his mother posted a serer outside Phillip Offices yesterday. The infant, left in his harness by the car seat, was found after about twenty minutes. Coroner preparations begin in July.

Phillip Uibuane

Daughter crushed by truck near Melbourne

A girl died after being crushed by the rear wheel of a truck her father drove near Mansfield, 13 miles northeast of Melbourne. Police reported a neighbor urged the driver to stop and the father discovered his daughter under the wheel.

Melbourne Lille Mansfield Melbaw Mtr Jolly Folly Wes

St Christopher's to close in Canberra area school

St Christopher's in Manuka will close at term end. Archbishop Cahill will seek consultations with government on lease use for the land. Catholic Education Office notes no public funds for capital works and outlines future enrolment and area division among nearby parishes.

St Christopher's Manuka Canberra Goulburn T. V. Cahill Ina Jeveee Momioter Him Fuser Cahill Haw Catholic Education Ofice 1 Minsterould Old South Lune Act Cathlic Education Office Simon Pewell Ujat A Arcbilonese Jislly Sslugble Department of the Dnterior 10 Feuime Rome Cahill Auxiliiary Frank Boyle

Wedding party tragedy reported near Warsaw

Reuters reporting from PAP states nineteen members of a wedding party drowned when their boat capsized and sank in the Vistula River about 40 miles south of Warsaw. The agency said 40 were rescued and 14 bodies recovered.

Waksaw Nanday AAP Reuters Vistula Warsaw PAP

Downgraded Nabarlek Uranium Reserves Questioned

Former Queensland Mines chair E R Hudson testified before the Senate Select Committee on Securities and Exchange that the Sydney Stock Exchange and public were not advised of an August downgrade of Nabarlek uranium reserves from 8,000 to 6,900 tons. He said doubts began in May about the geologist’s estimate, and questioned why the board did not announce the downgrade earlier despite declining inspection reports.

Sydney Stock Exchange Queensland Nabarlek E.R. Hudson Me Hudson Senate Select Committee On Securities and Exchange Hudson Wmmitter Rae Lib Tas Huson Wardot Hadeon Queensland Mines Pras

Non profit dental plan floated by Australian ADA

Australian Dental Association officials announce a national cooperative non profit dental health scheme to operate independently of government. A.D.A. President Dr A J Bloomfield outlines a plan where members pay 25 percent of a dentist bill with 75 percent covered by the fund, financed by employers unions and member organisations for the member and family.

Adelaide Australia The Australian Dental Association A. J. Bloomfield Gene Dixon California Dental Service ADA

Dental plan debate marks shift toward employer funding

Dr Bloomfield outlines a concept where employers pay for dental care and unions or groups contract for member coverage. Australia debates a financing plan via a functional corporation with state branches, targeting groups rather than individuals.

Australia

Japan weighs overseas disaster aid by self defense forces

Tokyo reports Defence Minister Nishimura hinted Japan could deploy its Self-Defense Forces abroad for humanitarian and disaster relief, though legal changes are needed. He stressed such missions would be first overseas task since World War II and favored nonmilitary assistance if direct military roles are limited. Australia’s Bowen, in Tokyo, discussed future contributions while Japan seeks regional stability with the United States and other Pacific nations.

Tokyo Nishimura Japan Jesse Proposal Me Nishimura Yay Asia United States Union Canada Singapore Rios Euler

New town plan proposal for Diesaheyan outlined

A fresh plan emerges for Diesaheyan with aims to guide development. Officials seek input on zoning, housing density, and public spaces to shape a clearer growth path for the town. Public meetings are planned to discuss the proposals and collect resident feedback.

Diesaheyan

Official secrets sales court case reported in London

An Australian wire report states a London courtroom heard evidence that an official secrets document may have been disclosed. The proceedings described alleged possession and transmission involving a document linked to a UK security matter, with authorities pursuing potential actions tied to the case and its impact.

Synod backs sex law reform in Melbourne

The Anglican Synod in Melbourne decided that private homosexual acts between consenting adults should be legal, signaling reform in the church’s stance on sexuality. The report appears on page 3 and notes broader political context in Australia as Parliament faces government changes.

Anglican Synod Melbourne Mata

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