25 Apr 1967
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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Apr 25, 1967
Page
1
Reports from Canberra Sydney and Pasadena describe the first Earth images captured during a total lunar eclipse. Scientific crews at Tighinhilla and other tracking stations relayed photographs showing Earth partially shadowed as the Moon entered Earth's umbra.
Charles Carter aged 31 married, died after being struck by a snapping wire while working near Wagga on a Monday. He staggered about 50 feet and collapsed, cause of the incident attributed to the broken wire. Authorities investigate the accident and safety measures at the site.
A bomb was hurled at an ALP candidate's home in Melbourne, triggering a fire but no serious injuries. Neighbours reported the blast as police investigated the attack linked to far-right Croat factions. the incident disrupted a living room where assailants struck with a brick and caused a small blaze.
Athens reports Greek government will set up military courts across cities to try crimes. Meanwhile Soviet cosmonaut Komarov dies when parachute lines malfunction at seven kilometres, first Soviet space death. Tass had reported final contact 124 hours earlier.
Moscow dispatch reports Vladimir Komarov’s wife expressing worry as his space flight proceeds. She says husbands who are pilots never reveal their destination or reasons for departure, while observers describe the mission and its tense, historic stakes.
Reported by TAAP Reuters describes a Fokker aircraft diverted during internal conflicts near Lagos. Passengers were reported safe as gunmen were believed to attempt a political hold amid a constitutional dispute. The incident prompted government retaliation and a strong military response.
A 12 year old appeared in the Canbert Children's Court yesterday facing a charge of having broken into a home in Launceston Street. A woman from Bobsony led him to the court, with the case to proceed tomorrow. The article notes a second Victorian year in the December quarter.
Fragmented clippings report Anzac Day events and Canberra references, with mentions of migrants, diplomas, and political hints. The sparse items touch on Vietnam era topics, Masonry like names, and scattered finance notes across pages 2 and 14.
In Singapore and Malaysia Britain frims a plan to scale back forces east of Suez, aiming for a substantial withdrawal. Officials signal possible reductions of 5 000 to 10 000 troops and associated facilities as negotiations proceed with cabinet backing.
The December quarter wage figures show NSW and ACT workers earned an average of 63 to 80 shillings weekly, with Victoria at 64s 50d and Queensland the lowest among states. The Commonwealth Statistician Mr Archer released the data, noting crosses with prior records and national averages around 62 shillings.
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