i, M 10 7 M. rch 1975
AUSTRALIAN GIFT TO TESCO FMtID
The Prime Minister and Acting inister of Foreign Affairs,
Mr E. G. Whitlam, today announced that Australia would contribute
$ A50,000 to the UNESCO Trust Fund for the Restoration and Preservation
of Moenjodaro. The remains of the city of Moenjodaro, dating back scme
5000 years, form one of the most important archaeological sites of
Pakistan and in the world.
The site is now threatened with destruction by
in the nearby Indus River and by atmospheric wethoring.
of its importance, Pakistan and UNESCO are collaborating
preservation and restoration of the remains. movements In view
in the
An international appeal has been launched and the Australian
Government will contribute $ 50,000 to the fund.
The contribution is evidence of Australia's desire to take
part in efforts to conserve and protect the world's cultural heritage.
Whitlam, Gough
Period of Service: 05/12/1972 - 11/11/1975
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Release Date:
07/03/1975
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Transcript ID:
3639
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