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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Aug 02, 1966
Page
10
Fragmented OCR text provides partial readable fragments with unclear names and dates. The item appears damaged, offering limited factual detail about a local public notice or event. No coherent outcome or actions are discernible from the readable portions.
An auction firm advertises a sale with partial readable text including a location and general sale action. The fragment mentions a sale event and bidding, but lacks full dates, times, or lot specifics.
Illness continues to affect schools in the ACT with Sacred Heart College among the hardest hit. About 140 of 74 pupils were absent due to sickness, and teaching resumed yesterday after a mid day closure last Thursday when nearly all staff were away. Linayham Canberra and Campbell Huh Schools show improvements and Watson Primary’s headmaster notes passes improving, though attendance remains affected by winter illness and more pupils and teachers were absent.
Prince Charles left Melbourne for Jamaica this morning and paused to shake hands with 11 year old Sharyn Sutton who breached security to greet him. The girl eluded police and officials to reach the prince in the VIP lounge and said goodbye with a cordial greeting.
Lord Florey, Chancellor of the Australian National University, opened an art exhibition in the ANT Hinton building amid a crowd of more than 90 entrants from student and staff bodies and Canberra residents under 25. He noted he has spent years opening laboratories and now opens an art show, saying foundation stones have gone out for a date if you can find one.
The ACTU proposed a three part plan to lift margins for metal trades. ACTU president A. Monk cited a wage committee reading of the 1966 national wages case as the basis for the strategy. Commissioner Winter signalled margins could hinge on work value adjustments and broader economic factors.
About 13 000 workers at Port Kembla steelworks and Cockatoo Docks walked out in a wage dispute. Federated Ironworkers Association and officials accuse non unionists of illegal recruitment while investigations into suspensions and arbitration cases continue. Mr Winter will report to the Full Bench as talks resume at 7.20 am tomorrow.
Officials of the Australian Union and Waterside Workers ACT branch met with the Federation to discuss fines on Australia’s trade hosts. Minister for Labour and the Public Service Board considered reorganising pay and hours for unauthorised public servants. Adelaide reports note British ships and a seamen strike affecting port operations and potential wage relief through improved service and workload flexibility.
American professor Walker told Canberra reporters that China earns Western currencies in Hong Kong through notes, rents, and trade, making Australian wheat sales to China appealing while American sales lack the same justification. He linked Taiwan embassy ties to policy shifts and predicted military power shifts after Mao’s death.
Melbourne and Brisbane reports say the ALP Federal Conference banned the Defend Australia Committee, sparking claims of political hysteria and cross party restrictions. Senator McManus argues the ban targets individuals while others pin the move on left-wing influence and security fears.
In Melbourne, Ken Boyd the country footballer testifying in a libel suit was described as a hitter and a problem to city league sides when he played ruck for South Melbourne. The witness said he was a strong player whose reputation could harm teams, with details of the Corowa and Wangaratta Rovers connections and remarks from Alan Gale. The trial, heard by Justice Lushiages, continues with Craven and Gale giving evidence.
Phillip Dawes of Tate Street O Connor was taken by ambulance to Goulburn Base Hospital after his meat truck overturned in heavy fog near Col lector yesterday morning. He was treated for minor injuries and discharged. Meat from the vehicle was scattered over a wide area.
The Roman Catholic Archdiocesan Education Board urged State and Federal governments to provide immediate financial help for all non government schools including ACT institutions. The board, citing loans and reimbursements, warned that without aid planning for Daramalan College and Griffith Girls High School would stall, while supporters welcomed the policy as aiding independent schools.
A garbled report notes Muttukumaru, a national figure, and Sir Ray among attendees as an event in Wagga marks a presentation to the RSL. The piece mentions a music manuscript, royalties, and a Returned Service mission, with patrol cars and a high-speed transport reference.
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