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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Sep 01, 1971
Page
4
The article outlines NZ and Australia immigration tensions with fear of resentment shaping policy. It notes officials and ministers from New Zealand and Australia engaging in talks, delays, and potential relaxations amid political pressure and cross‑country concerns.
A Victorian inquiry will examine last night's Alpine highway bus crash that left four children, three nuns, and the driver injured. Officials say the disaster near Rollarat may affect further transport safety measures and response procedures.
Fragmented report notes injuries to Miss Ian Meterman at a hospital, with garbled details about location and response. The piece references intersections and medical staff actions, and touches on cross-country citizenship issues involving New Zealand, Australia, and Papua New Guinea, amid political discussion.
Committee heard that effluent from ACT pollutes Weston Creek sewage and river waters. Officials outlined treatment works performance and potential pollution risks. Session included health surveyor Me Fe Kirwan's remarks and a briefing by the Department of Works at the Burrinjnch area committee hearing.
An army spokesman outlined reduced service terms for early discharge affecting the 1970 intake. Some servicemen would be discharged November 2, with others moved to end of their current term, while administrative changes prompt ongoing adjustments to enlistment plans and related service reductions.
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