28 Apr 1967
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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Apr 28, 1967
Page
1
Melbourne workers at Da Coap Cuttin Textile Group press for a share buyout, aiming to take over the mill. Report mentions Parry opposition, workers seeking equity, and a potential 2000 pound bid, with most employees in New South Wales and Victoria.
A raw account from Adelaide covers MP Andrew Jones defending a controversial speech. The piece notes the mood at the meeting, names politicians including Call, the ALP, and the Prime Minister, and flags ongoing debate about reform and parliamentary procedure. Page 7 continuation promised.
MPs react to a tense scene as Kemneue and others clash over a governance dispute. The debate centers on parliamentary privileges and a possible inquiry by the Privileges Committee amid accusations of misconduct and political maneuvering.
A Sydney barrister Clive Evatt Jr was suspended for two years by the Supreme Court of Appeal after being found guilty of professional misconduct. The decision followed a complaint by the New South Wales Bar Association alleging grossly excessive charges and assist- ing improper solicitations. Evatt denied wrongdoing and said he acted in his client’s interests.
The report notes Loren’s victory in a tense series as August trials approach. It references international competitors, legal proceedings, and shifting schedules across Rome, Sydney, Paris, and Mexico with ongoing debates over trials and citizenship implications.
Fragmentary report suggests a Soviet space mission casualty with unclear fate. Provisional sources indicate possible recovery efforts and investigation underway as details remain uncertain.
In Sydney a father's custody dispute ended tragically as three children died after a fall near Elizabeth Bay. The children Kathryn Szabo aged nine Alec Dyson seven and Thomas five were reportedly in a nearby home when the incident occurred during a domestic argument about custody between the parents and a shipowners guild. Rescue efforts followed but the children died at the scene. Police investigated the circumstances and the adults involved were questioned.
An Adelaide psychiatrist argues for mandatory fitness examinations for all politicians. The expert notes long service, past leaders like Winston Churchill, and warns that mental strain can affect decision making, urging tests to ensure capability in public office.
British Defence Minister Healey signaled further reductions in Southeast Asia as withdrawal plans from Malaysia and Singapore advance. He noted a staged pullout, with about 19 000 troops to depart by April, bringing total reductions to around 28 000 over two years, amid talks on allied defense realignments and future commitments.
A fragmented report from Hackett and West Kingston outlines a custody petition for two young siblings. The case names Dr Kebe Stella Noreman of West Kensington and others, with references to legal proceedings in the ACT Supreme Court and related political figures and venues.
More America's Cup trials promised as Dymu Pullie and Gretel, the Australian contenders, prepare off Ley Heads with the Mite Royal Sydney Yacht Squadron noting the plan tonight.
Fragmented text notes President Johnson pursuing a political settlement amid party divisions and regional tensions. Ambiguous references to ministers, overseas parties, and education issues appear, with unclear chronology and multiple garbled phrases.
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