03 Apr 1967
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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Apr 03, 1967
Page
1
A one month truce was agreed to in the waterfront dispute delaying container cargo unloads from overseas ships. Federal secretary Riordan said talks aimed to prevent prejudice to either side, with clerks and shipowners agreeing to suspend actions as fleets remained tied at Melbourne and Sydney wharfs.
A Melbourne trial report describes a fatal stabbing from last night. Victoria Police and Chief Detective Holland pursued a masked assailant who fled through an alley after stealing money. A $10,000 reward was offered for information leading to the killer’s conviction.
Parliament delegates a peace mission to Viela with 41 percent support as North and South Vietnam peace talks loom. The National Liberation Front alignment faces division after a partial abstention bloc. Soviet and Eastern European voices dissent.
A garbled passage describes a university setting with a marble block sculpture near University House and a group of men observing it. It references a date around April Fool's Day, a political or social campaign, and mentions contributors from the geophysics and physical sciences departments as well as individuals named Mike Vernon and Ray Crawhan in a scattered, unclear context.
An unclear OCR fragment references a university center and residence, with mentions of deans and a year of interest. The garbled text implies a dispute or decision involving a minister or group, spanning Saturday to another period, but specifics are unreadable.
The passage quotes Professor Trendall discussing a concept of unity and vision. It notes the singing sea as a possible objection and hints at a reunion or legend behind a broader artistic or scholarly work. The text reflects a fragmented, poetic dialogue on creativity and memory.
A coastal vessel Betty Jane found a couple adrift amid a shark fear and a near drowning ordeal. They endured hours afloat with one cat family submerged and perilously below the surface before rescue by the Dar win station. The survivors showed injuries from wildlife contact and were described as weary but alive.
AMP plans a 10 percent investment in a iron ore venture as shipment, finance, and mining likely shift with the arrival of AMP backing. Downtime and tense passages describe crew injuries, ship movements, and broader implications for Brisbane trade and Western Australia mining plans.
Prime Minister Indira Gandhi calls hunger a war and pledges action during a stop in Patna, Bihar, signaling plans to mobilize food relief and welfare efforts amid famine in the region. She notes severe shortages and appeals for sustained assistance from central and state authorities.
Toronto report says a 16-year-old pilot missing in Canada's Northwest Territories since February 2 was located alive after enduring 59 days in temperatures near 30 degrees below zero. He, named Ron Shear, had a skis-equipped plane and was rescued by RCMP Sergeant Ray Johnson near Yellowknife. He appeared lucid, spoke with reporters, and was taken to hospital where his wife joined him.
Two Canberra police constables were suspended after a theft at the Ainslie Football and Social Club. One, Peter Buckman, 33, faced Canberra Court charges including entering and stealing. Acting Detective-Inspector Turner said the case prompted suspension of several officers after interviews.
Fragmented war time note reports Vietcong routed during a training operation linked to Phuoc Tuy. Abrupt lines reference Aborigines and various local terms, with scattered phrases about villagers, officials, and jailing. Page 7 and classifieds on pages 10 and 11 are mentioned.
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