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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Oct 18, 1971

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Socialist Left Attack Blows Back on ALP In Melbourne

Melbourne report notes Victoria ALP leader Holding accusing the Socialist Left of stabbing the ALP in the back. He claims secret contributions and paid promotions within the party, naming a State council debate and alleged deals totaling tens of thousands of dollars.

Melbourne Susway Victoria Parliamentary Labor Party Mr Holding Hat ALP Ste Alp Council Alps Sangly Agiuin Commestore Martels Ltd Paris State Council Common Ove Wideningstrae

Five Die in Ulster Fighting This Weekend

Northern Ireland violence escalated with gunfire in Belfast and Londonderry leaving five dead and multiple police officers wounded. Senior officers and a sergeant were among the casualties as gunmen ambushed patrols and a driving convoy across the city, with high tensions continuing into Friday morning.

Ulster Sindh Fara Amie Seciom Daniper Northern Ireland Cepuham Coe Tie Ferday Bivish Belfast Price Tispeviar Les Mcfiien Dealh

Fire death baffles police in Deakin home

Police investigate the death of a middle aged woman found burnt in a red room at her Empire Circuit residence, Deakin. Officers know little about the events and believe she may have been alone at the time. Next of kin have been advised.

ACT Empire Circuit Deakin Sybil Mavis Peake Ima Interviate

Rushed Late News Fragment Sparks Brief Local Report

A fragmentary late news item mentions a local event with unclear details. Readable names or places are not evident, but the fragment suggests an ordinary community update or notice without clear outcomes or dates.

Canberra Life Line Appeal raises funds in drive

A Canberra Life Line Appeal fund drive yesterday raised about 6000 dollars, not counting anteuiitty assets. A spokesman said a kitchen exhibit and several items, including a carseat head and a transistor radio, were auctioned. Senior subsidized students collected donations, while volunteers urged other supporters to contribute by calling the Life Line Appeal. The event aimed to raise operating costs, estimated at 5700,000 for the first three years.

Cannerra Sharion Life Wine Whiel. Negari Canberra AuBi Apnea Sss

Withdrawal SAIGON: Australian forces move from Nui Dat to Vung Tau

Australian forces in Vietnam completed a move from the Nui Dat rubber plantation where they had been based for five years. The head charters of the Australian fan force in Vietnam announced the relocation to Vung Tau yesterday.

Saigon Vietnam Vung Tau Nui Dat

Australian Prime Minister McMahon to Visit Washington and London

Prime Minister McMahon will travel to the United States and United Kingdom for talks with President Nixon and Prime Minister Heath. The trip, lasting about three weeks, will cover currency issues, Vietnam, and broader Commonwealth relations.

Me McMahon Washingwin Nixon Mr Heath McMahon Australia Nisan China Soviet Union Vietnam McMahon Sitl London Mc Heath Brian Heath Britain Prine United Kingdom Washington Canberra II Foreign Affairs The Treasury Country Party United Nations Henry Kissinger Peking Shima Agenla Presient Presient Nixon Commonwealth India

India refuses to withdraw forces from border with Pakistan

India will not pull back its troops from the border despite the crisis. Defence Minister Ram spoke at a political meeting in Jullundur near the Pakistani line. President Yahya Khan of Pakistan had urged withdrawal to ease tensions. Reports from Teheran and New Delhi described ongoing border shelling and threats of further actions as East Pakistan teeters under conflict.

Jullundur India Pakistan Ram Jule Tundur Yahya Khan Prdgory Ystwich Persian Empire Lahore Sia Wal Stan Pakistii Vanya Khan

Storms lash Brisbane area with extensive damage

Severe storms sweep across Queensland for 36 hours causing widespread destruction. High winds topple trees and power lines, damaging homes and rail infrastructure in Brisbane and southern regions, with thousands of dollars in estimated losses.

Brisbane

Right foot thief sought in Melbourne shoe spree

Melbourne detectives chase a baffling theft case after a thief smashed a window and cleaned out a collection described as having too many right footed shoes. A police official called it a net with no right feet and puzzled investigators about the motive.

Melbourne Police Apokoman Sid Toinh Couiere

Fasters join campaign in 13 day Catholic fast

The 13 day fast of Indonesian writer Paul Poertwynca outside Parliament House drew support from Roman Catholics across Australia including five Melbourne fasters. Five Melbourne participants joined in response to reports of Poertwynca’s illness. others linked to St Edmund's College. Poertwynca aims to push the Commonwealth to increase aid to ten dollars per capita.

Paul Poertwynca Parliament House Australia Melbourne Lief Poernomo Commonwealth O'Dwyer Pacinomo Srutch John Shepherd Poemomo Shar Sally Ray Natonal University Committee Canberra

ACT climber dies at Booroomba Rocks fall

A 25 year old climber Kenneth James Warner of Milder Street Weston died instantly after a 180ft fall from Booroomba Rock near Akje Creek tracking station on Saturday. He was with 18 ANU Mountaineering Club members. one said he had been climbing alone when the accident occurred.

Mr Warner Booroomba Rocks Act Kenneth James Warner Milder Street Weston Booroomba Ak Je Creek ANU Mountaineering Club

Mother dies in England after hospital stay

The mother of three Assam children was killed at their home last Thursday and died in hospital today. Mrs Manihen Parmar, 39, died from injuries and her 17 year old son remains in hospital with severe burns and shock. Hospital spokespeople confirmed the death and the boy's condition.

Akadford England Jinday Assam Manihen Parmar Agu

Cambodia dissolves two House system debate echoes

A fragmentary report notes discussion on dissolving a two-House system with references to Western Australia and Canberra. The text criticizes parliamentary structures and mentions polling centers and commentary by Roger M. Pegrum.

British Prime Minister Meets Kissinger as Nixon Era Policy Weathers Shifts

Europe report notes Beitnin moving toward Wes Dr Kissinger's influence as Nixon's top foreign policy adviser arrives for a 48 hour stop en route to China. Sidney Legacy family service planned, while NSW golfer Hilly Dunk wins the Australian Professional Golf Championship by three strokes in Surfers Paradise.

Dr. Kissinger Nixon China Pawe

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