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Newspaper

Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Oct 16, 1971

Page

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Indonesian Fasts Outside Parliament On Hospital Demand

Indonesian writer Mr Paul Poernoma fasting outside Parliament House for days. He seeks hospital examination for his condition as the government debates increasing aid to Pakistani refugees. Activists and students plan a public rally on October 24 with calls for more aid and urgent medical checks for Poernoma.

Paul Poernoma Parliament House Canbetea Hospital Paul Poernomo Afernoon

Australian forces withdraw from Vietnam under defence plan

Defence minister My Fairbairn announced the Australian Army would end its civil action programs and withdraw units from Vietnam. The Thin Royal Australian Regiment returns to Adelaide aboard HMAS Sydney as plans move troops, gear, and training facilities back to Australia by Christmas.

Vietnam My Fairbairn Royal Australian Regiment Adelaide Sydney Canberra Phuoc Thu Fairhairn Australy Australia Nui Dat

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A distorted OCR fragment references late news with scattered phrases about fate and pace. Readable names or concrete events are not determined, leaving only vague hints of a prescriptive or poetic line about a deadline or destiny.

Two Hurt in Sydney Suburban Youth Shooting and Stabbing

Sydney police reported two separate incidents in the suburbs tonight. A youth was shot and another man was stabbed, both injuries described as non fatal. Authorities cordoned off areas as investigations began.

Sydney Ans Sydney Suburbs

State visit of Sir Arthur Porritt to Australia planned

Sir Arthur Porritt the Governor-General of New Zealand and Lady Port will start a state visit to Australia on October 27. Staff at the New Zealand High Commission Canberra yesterday said the first official visit to Australia by the Vices registrar appears to be noted in early dispatches.

Arthur Porritt New Zealand Lady Port Australia High Commission

Kosygin on Nixon visit and Middle East peace

Soviet Prime Minister Alexei Kosygin told eight US state governors that Nixon’s visit could spur Indo China ceasefire and a Middle East settlement with Israeli withdrawal. He hoped Nixon’s text might foster warmer ties between nations, though peace remains challenging.

Moscow Reuter Alexe Kosygin Nixon Indo-China Middle-East

Canberra jet loses world height title to Lake Geneva fountain

The Canberra Captain Cook Memorial Jet, once the world’s highest, has ceded the top spot to Lake Geneva’s fountain. Official figures place Geneva at about 42011 feet versus Canberra’s 450% peak during testing. Canberra operates with three pumps and earns roughly 21000 dollars annually, while hours are limited to short daily sessions.

Canberra Phillip Davenport Munro Street Curtin Arizona Rghest Fouaisia Tonor Fountai Hills Suny Davenport Secon Lake Geneva Switzerland Geneva McCulloch Properties Inc McCulloch Oil Corporation C Hase Alan Harper ACT Advisory Council

Arbitration Act review to tighten penalties and strikes

In Adelaide, Labour Minister Mr Lynch signals a comprehensive overhaul of the Conciliation and Arbitration Act, aiming to tighten penalties for strikers and strengthen the system. He criticizes the ALP policy and warns a Labor government would curb unions with stricter sanctions, as tri‑party talks proceed for a final solution.

Adelaide Labour and National Service Lynch Sturt Ian Wilson Australia ALP Whitlam Jim Labour Movement Lyn ACTU Australian Council of Council of Commonwealth Public Service Organisations Employers Policy Labor Party

Senator defends his committee over witness rights

The Senate Select Committee on Securities and Exchange faced sharp scrutiny from NSW Bar Council. Senator Rae defended its conduct while acknowledging gaps in rights for witnesses. Attorney-General Greenwood cited public criticism and said the committee was conscientious in protecting witnesses. The Bar Council urged statutory rights for witnesses and clearer limits on inquiries, suggesting legislation to define powers and privileges of Parliament and its committees.

Senate Select Committee On Securities and Exchange Rae Lib. Tas NSW Bar Council Senate Select Fon Securities and Exchange Senany Roe Council Senate Alo Greenwood Sydney Matiere

Talks on cheaper air fares to UK begin

Melbourne reports preliminary discussions with Britain on low fare non scheduled flights. A senior official, M. Chapman of DCAM, will visit London to confer with aviation authorities in France, West Germany, Greece, Italy, and the Netherlands over the next three to four weeks. The government and Qantas seek a subsidiary to operate low fare scheduled routes as soon as possible.

Melbourne Australia Britain Department We Civil Aviassion London M. Chapman Dcam International Relations Branch France West Germany Greece Healy Netherlands Cotten Qantas

Hostile view taken of P.S. report

Inside the Public Service reactions to the Commonwealth Administrative Review Committee findings are described as limited yet hostile. Bruce Jaddery reports on page 3 with further mentions of Canberra planning, eye catching politics, and industry concerns amid national issues.

Commonwealth Administrative Review Committee Public Service Bruce Jaddery Taivoriat

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