18 Apr 1969
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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Apr 18, 1969
Page
1
The Canberra Times launches Voters Voice to channel 117000 Terri tory residents complaints about government efficiency, heav y handedness, and injustice. The forum seeks another voice beyond one MP, with readers urged to prove their claims and sign for anonymity unless requested.
A 24 hour statewide strike by Transport Workers Union stops buses across every state and territory except NSW. Pupils workers and VIPs must walk or find other transport while garbage collection is suspended. Officials warn heavy traffic to the city and urge motorists to leave early.
NSW abstains while transport workers threaten a national strike. An arbitration ruling is upheld over union action as 24 000 members weigh a walkout. Essential services in Queensland and Canberra areas brace for possible slowdowns with trains and deliveries likely affected if fuel runs short.
Commissioner Cough will hear the port workers dispute in the Stration Commission tomorrow afternoon. A national stoppage notification was made to the commissioner today by transport stations in Victoria, South.
Canberra detectives probe an arson attempt at the Russian Embassy hedge on Eyana Crescent Griffith last night. A petrol trail 150 feet long was ignited but the 10 foot high hedge largely survived. Vandalism included painted messages and prior garden hose damage. Police report ongoing inquiries and guards at the embassy.
Paris dispatch says the United States warns that escalating military actions begun late February would not end the war. instead it would only prolong it and cause more destruction. Ambassador Cabot Ledge notes plans amid full scale peace talks, with U.S. casualties influencing Nixon administration stance.
Reports from Washington and Hong Kong recount bodies and debris recovered after a US reconnaissance aircraft is believed shot down by North Korea. Officials warn survivors are unlikely as US military redeploys off Japan. International reaction focuses on North Korea’s claims and ally responses.
Australia to buy container ships at about £4 million each, totaling £16 million. The ships will sail under the Australian flag with Australian crews. Announcement made in Canberra by Minister for Trade and Industry McEwen and Minister for Shipping and Transport Sinclair.
The Australian Government approves a formal agreement for the Australian Coastal Shipping Commission to enter a joint venture with Associated British Shipping Transportation Lines, forming a new Australia UK North American ship operation. Ships to sail under Australian flag with Australian crews. government to possibly buy ships for the trade unit. Continued on Page 3.
Canberra residents donated to relief a Curtin family with a dying child and medical bills. The St John Morton family faced bailiff action when Darrell Morton died and sister Kim Maree was injured. Collections across offices and hotels raised funds to cover the undertaker and medical expenses, with contributions totaling more than enough.
Mr Leslie Willan Wirke, 25, of East Reservoir, was awarded 385.000 in damages today for injuries suffered in a motor accident after being rear‑ended. The case was heard in Melbourne on Thursday.
The former ACT Adsl Council chairman Vir 3. M. Pe hay secured the Minlee fer for the Interior. He speaks of Pontius Pilate and a stance on Canberra abattoir matters. Also notes Prague Communist purge talk, Vietnam policy critique, and a police search in Sydney after a shooting incident.
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