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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Apr 05, 1966
Page
2
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A girl from Green Valley named Framees Dhekoy jrege fell into a tunnel used by central and town hall crews. She was rushed to Sydney Central Hospital after rescue attempts failed, with bystanders and emergency teams aiding as the situation unfolded.
The world premiere of a film on six of Australia's best portrait painters will be held tonight at Canberra Theatre, spotlighting renowned artists and offering a glimpse into their studios and portraits.
Twenty tourists will be charged with smuggling after a customs raid on the liner Canberra last Saturday. Customs officers searched luggage of 1300 passengers and seized items including radios and photographs as part of a broader investigation by a special customs squad. The offenders will appear in the Special Federal Court on dates to be set, tied to a broader film and art event storyline connected to the NSW Air Ambulance Service fundraising drive.
Witnesses report rifles fired at a Janniker area off Smith Street after a truck screen window. Police search the area while two RSPCA officials are found behind a gate probing illegal cat killings. Twelve cats were killed before a bullet shattered a factory window.
Government Insurance officials and industry spokesmen debated new premium rules as buyers contend rates rise. Key figures Mr Maddie and Mr Mauldin criticized the moves while opposition leaders warned Parliament of likely challenges, suggesting the changes may push premiums higher or trigger legal tests.
Plumbers Union protests against using a white ant pesticide on building foundations rather than tin flashing led to a halt in pesticide use. The National Capital Development Office and Health Department investigated the insecticide MNURELI, deeming it injurious unless specified for certain conditions. The union and Department reached a compromise to proceed with existing contracts if amenities were provided. Several workers walked off jobs in the Woden Valley as the dispute unfolded.
SYDNEY Monday reports suggest a possible halt to a proposed bullfight weekend tied to cruelty prevention acts. Chief Secretary Mr Willis indicates officers will examine the plan for Sunday April 24, aiming to prevent cruelty and review the fight’s legality and location.
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