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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Apr 28, 1966
Page
1
The Vatican hosted a private audience between Pope and Soviet envoy Mr Gromyko, described as a peace oriented exchange. Officials say the session aimed to ease East West tensions and discuss Europe’s future within a broader security framework amid secrecy surrounding the exact agenda and participants.
The American National Academy of Sciences named Sir John Eccles, Professor of Physiology at the Australian National University, an associate member. The recognition highlights his scientific contributions as acknowledged by the NAS.
A middle aged woman waited almost an hour in casualty at Canberra Community Hospital after a boarder at her home injured her leg. The hospital officials said a full inquiry would review the delay and details of the incident as reported to The Canberra Times.
Judge Goran condemned the management of Old Buill Colliery for not adequately ventilating a section of the mine where nine miners were killed last November. He said the mine officials and deputies showed cavalier disregard for the problem and delivered his ruling today.
Australian National University professor H W Arndt, long allied with the ALP, criticises the party’s Vietnam stance. He argues the government’s policy lacks sense and questions the Left’s influence, warning of possible expulsion threats and internal factional tension within the ALP.
The John Curtin School of Medical Research at the Australian National University reports a new influenza vaccine with reduced toxicity. Dr W G Laver and Dr D R G Webster state trials in animals and preliminary human testing show non-toxicity and potential for large doses, though effectiveness remains limited to strains included. Researchers aim to broaden protection by studying influenza genetics, while awaiting final test results and provisional patent protection.
At Parliament House a Labor unity meeting saw Mr Whitlam withdraw his resignation in writing after a caucus motion urged him to. Moved by opponent Mr T Uren NSW, a unity resolution was adopted unanimously embracing all Labor factions to unite for a Federal Labor Government. The leadership struggle ends for now, pending the federal election due in November or December.
The chaotic caucus meeting began at 10 45am with Mr Calwell proposing suspension of standing orders to handle Senator Mulvihill's motion. Whispers of preselection splits surfaced as Whitlam urged unity and calls for resignations from Whitlam, Patterson and Ported amid threats of a political showdown lasting over two hours.
The meeting adjourned for lunch then resumed with Mr Whitlam stating his resignation was withdrawn. A unity resolution urged Labor MPs and sections to unite, praising the Caucus and Education Committee’s handling, and stressing joint action to support the Government and oppose drought and policy pressures.
Senator Meiil notes a good debate while detectives investigate a theft worth about 70. Detectives say the thieves escaped with roughly 75 in cash and a large quantity of cigarettes from a van. A unit of State aid and unity discussion is mentioned amid readings at a university conference.
A confidential report shown to MPs over six months proposes 140 million dollars in beef road spending over 10 to 18 years. It urges 27 million for seven beef roads in Queensland and the Northern Territory now. Labor MPs familiar with the document discuss potential public release amid questions over costs and efficiencies.
Page notes the United States may lack sanctuary if it intervenes in the Vietnam War and reports Britain Singapore defence links amid broader Asia agreements, with references to Parliament TV arts for women and classified pages.
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