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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Apr 29, 1968
Page
1
Women in the ACT face the first summons for jury duty as twenty women and thirty six men are summoned for a Supreme Court case before Mr Justice Dunphy. The process follows the ACT Juries Ordinance and allows eight challenges each by prosecution and defence. Exemption deadline was April 1 with fines up to 110 for non responders.
In Saigon reports say US Air Force F-111 missions resumed after the loss of a third F-111 last Monday. Five swing-wing fighters remain in Vietnam, all stationed at Takhli air base in Thailand, marking the first month of combat since deployment.
A Sidney Nolan painting of explorers Burke and Wills is for sale at 35000, about 20000 above the Australian record price for art. Gallery owner Barry Stern hopes a wealthy Australian corporation buys it for presentation to the National Gallery in Canberra. The record price is believed to be for Russell Drysdale's Cricketers.
Sydney reports Binshaw the champion six year old pacer leaves for the United States to continue his racing career. The gelding holds one of Australia’s best records including the 1967 Inter Dominion victory in Perth.
Fragmented OCR item reports troops dispatched following a frigate departure. Irregular text mentions a governor and naval actions, with garbled names and phrases. Reading suggests a wartime or defense notice about mobilization near a port or shipyard.
Two Australian soldiers were killed and four wounded in Vietnam last week, with three clashes against Vietcong. Killed were Capis in Anatoly Janil Enko, 24, of Parkes, and Lance Corporal Roger Leon Fisher, 23, of Minto. One Pvt Valdi Gravellis, 21, of Redcliffe, remained in serious condition after gunshot wounds. Wounded were Privates Timothy Mark Hall, James Thomas Virgin, and Tan David Caddies, all listed in satisfactory condition.
An Israeli military patrol killed 13 Arab guerrillas in a gun battle in the Wadi Auja area north of Jericho. The army said one guerrilla was wounded and captured, while two others escaped.
The ALP left wing failed to block Mr Whitlam's plan to resign from the Labor leadership as a special party meeting looms. Dr J Cairns remains Whitlam's only declared opponent for the leadership recontest, with supporters predicting a 40 to 45 of 70 vote majority.
Melbourne reports State Labor Leader Mr Holding and deputy Mr Wilkes say there is no crisis between the Victorian Parliamentary Labour Party and the State Central Executive. They deny knowledge of Friday ALP statements claiming differences, reiterating no issue links to federal disputes.
A Victorian Liberal MHA Mr A W Jarman urged a royal commission to probe Labor Party structure after tensions with the State Executive and Parliamentary Party intensified following Mr Stoneham's 1967 policy speech promising state aid. He argued if Labor were any other public body it would be compulsorily restructured. Liberals in Canberra favor a stronger opposition as Labor voters, nearly half the population, lack meaningful representation.
The Australian Wool Growers and Graziers Council rejected resuming part of Wave Hill cattle station in the Northern Territory for Gurindji tribesmen. President T B C Walker urged a full assessment of need, cost, and tenure before action, warning such moves could undermine northern development and set a precedent for land rights and management issues.
Vice President Humphrey enters the U S presidential contest with a patriotic appeal for Johnson policies. He targets Kennedy and McCarthy in a national speech to about 1000 supporters, stressing unity and Vietnam peace while promising a vigorous campaign. Kennedy comments that Humphrey will be a formidable opponent in Nebraska ahead of the May 14 primary.
Former Vice President Richard Nixon welcomed Hubert Humphrey’s entry to the Republican race praising him as capable and promising constructive participation. Humphrey, seeking the presidency for a second time, aimed to win broad labor and business support with a large campaign fund though not contesting primaries. He urged unity, denounced factionalism, and called for peace in Asia and the unfinished American revolution through steady, determined effort.
Sydney police urged hospitals to report bullet wound patients after a Caringbah office shooting. Two 15 year old boys reported hearing scuffles and shots while attempting a break in, seeing a man with a bleeding stomach flee toward Cronulla Beach. The youths face 12 counts of breaking and entering.
At the National Sheepdog Trials held at the Canberra Showground on Saturday afternoon Mr W McIntosh 49 of Rosedale Victoria collapsed during the national open championship. His dog Yulong Lady remained equal leader, continued guiding the sheep for about 15 minutes before another competitor directed the animals off the course. Three nurses treated Mr McIntosh at the scene until an ambulance arrived. he died on arrival at Canberra Community Hospital.
Canberra is forecast to receive rain today with variable rainfall over the ACT for the next 24 hours. Yesterday’s high reached 75 degrees, eight degrees above April’s average, and today’s top temperature is forecast at 40. Water consumption over the weekend measured 7.6 million gallons in the 24 hours to Saturday and 4.4 million gallons yesterday.
Archbishop Woods era report notes agnostic priests urged to resign amid church affairs. Brief mentions a quiz and a 7ee week market in C, with Page 3 reference. Other pages refer to weddings and classifieds on pages 11 and 12. Israel plans parade in Jerusalem for 20th anniversary amid UN call. Page 6.
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