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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Sep 23, 1971

Page

4

Melanesia federation plan raised by West Iran leaders

Self described Melanesian federation advocates in West Iran urge native leaders in New Guinea the Solomon Islands Protectorate and the Anglo French New Hebrides to back an independent Melanesia. The proposal, named Melanesian Federation, aims to unite Aes Tham New Guinea the Solomons and New Hebrides with about 2 million people under a regional body.

Port Moresby West Iran New Guinea Solomon Islands Vonde- Iarium New Hebrides Melanesia F Associated Press

NSW to spend record 84.2 million on education

The NSW Government plans a record 84.2 million dollars for education in 1971-72, up 26 percent from the prior year. Premier Askin announced funding for teachers pay and development of new colleges at Goulham, Newcotie and Lindfield, plus agricultural college projects and agriculture department programs.

Sydney Nsw Askin Thie Goulham Newcotie Lindfield

Education S22 570,000 for hospital collier health

Education S22 570,000 for hospital collier health. sersives. and hic hospital has been summoned to hero al additional 4 million amount of 4.8 milling Rav Hen allocated to the Magister Tor Public Works. Mr Hughes for subsidies to roval anion fier in country areas undertaking water dipply of newerige scheme. This would be in ad from to finance raised by focal counsil from the key resources. The total amount for rousing thin year was 652 million, at which S3hd imlinn was earmarked for The Housing Commission A toll of S186 mllvin sould Be pant is. the home Builders accouny for stmperative bunding 9 eretion Mr Arkin al that Commonwealth asistance should enable reasonable Temials fir continue to be fixed by the Housing Com uission over the near five years inhiect m etal myssemen's. The allocation in the Raylwany Department was Somilion. and in add hon 32 milion weld be made available from the Dovernment Healwayy Re newals Fund Fiyide totalling 287 million and be avalable or the Maritime Services Bioard this financial year for capital works this would allow the board to Guntime the program of development at the ports ff Sydnes Newcantle and Beary Hay

Coller Health Sersives Hero Tor Public Works Hughes Focal Counsil K Ey Housing Commission Arkin Commonwealth Raylwany Somilion Dovernment Healwayy Fiyide Maritime Services Ff Sydnes Newcantle Beary Hay

ANU Students Union meets in support of Aboriginal rights

The ANU Student Union discussed proposals during Tuesday night meetings. A resolution endorsing arms support for the Nish Republican Army was defeated. A separate plan called for a social action officer and an investigation-focused Annual Council for 1972. The orientation director was urged to include a seminar on nationalism in the 1972 program.

ANU Nish Republican Army Eppressite Northern Tire Tan

Protest Over High Defence Budget in Canberra

Protesters from three states plan a demonstration in Canberra next Wednesday against defence allocations. The event aims to contrast the defence budget with other spending areas and features speeches and a performance by a local group on the lawns of Parliament House. A moratorium committee invites attendees from wellington and nearby regions to join, timing the protest with the defence estimates debate in Parliament.

Canberra Sattmal Mforatoria Canwattiee Ani Sil Heise Tne Canherti Moratoriun Sant Rom Wclois SAS Willy

Speed trap scene questions by Canberra police

Canberra police question several people daily in a speed trap operation as a spokesman provides clarification on the measures and aims of the enforcement effort amid traffic safety concerns.

Canberra

Debts Written Off Plague Yass Ambulance Costs

The Yass ambulance service reports 2300 in bad debts written off over the past year amid statewide issues. Auditor A Parker notes nonpayment and government claim denials as factors. Officials discuss possible action by the NSW Ambulance Transport Board and state government remedies.

Yass A. Parker

Marriage guidance council reelection noted in meeting

The council discussed guidance on marriage matters and reported voter support for reelection of My Halley. Speaker Mr Huey noted the council faced issues about increased interviews and a proposal for better counsel services, with potential funding adjustments.

Office closes sub-office in Civic for six months

A Department of Republic lion sub-office, operating on Fridays in the MLC Building in Civic for six months to cater for servicemen on the northern side of Canberra will close October 1. The user has not been well.

Department of Reputlion MLC Huilding Civic Canberra

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