10 Aug 1967
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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Aug 10, 1967
Page
1
Western diplomats report an apparent capsize on Lake Lacul Tei near Bucharest. Unconfirmed accounts say the pleasure boat went beyond capacity with hundreds aboard, including women and children, as a thunderstorm approached.
Conflict grows between left and right wings of the Labor Party over preselection for the Federal seat of Capricornia. The right fears loss if the left dominated Queensland executive's candidate wins. Reluctant moves to sway voters are noted as leaders consider implications of a possible Liberal challenge and regional support.
Canberra Community Hospital Board members criticised the ACT Hospital Advisory Committee's decision to close its meeting. The debate touched on governance, sparsely documented staffing and budgetary implications while a deputy chairwoman noted absences from the press briefing.
Melbourne reports heavy fighting as Australian and New Zealand forces clash with Vietcong amid opposing bombardments and helicopter operations. Casualties mount on both sides with reports of at least five Vietcong killed and Australian losses, while strategic moves consider deploying a joint battalion early next year. The clash stretches over several hours and includes air and artillery support. details remain evolving.
Report recounts a local controversy in Woolgoolga NSW over secrecy in committee talks and a call to refer Fabian’s welfare to a departmental expert. Disputed decisions include press access and a planned haircut for Fabian amid a dispute about public involvement and hospital needs.
Defence officials in Canberra warn Australia’s Viet Nam role is costing about $36 million this financial year up from $26 million last year as manpower rises from 4400 to 6300. Costs run about $3 million monthly with nine months to March totaling roughly $20.25 million and additional assets including HMAS Hobart HMAS Sydney and an extra RAAF squadron.
Two Australian soldiers earned the militaries despatches, including a posthumous award. Warrant Officer John Marwell Stone, 27, formerly of Bunbury, was killed in action on April 19 while serving as an adviser in the Australian Army training team in Vietnam. Second Lieutenant Graham James Ackland, 22, of Crafers, SA, a national serviceman and platoon commander with the 6th...
The text notes political figures and actions in Australia with mentions of Labor, SMA, and a Sydney event. It references Senator Fulbright, the US Senate Foreign Relations Committee, and an Interior Minister rejecting an ACT Act request. It also includes a discrepancy about Captain Stevens and a possible claim of drink.
Sydney reports confirm four girl victims near Megalog Valley Cox's River and Breakfast Creek after floods in the Five Mosetates region. The city notes an unconfirmed fatality below Blackheath as searches continue. A US Navy crash near Lithgow is also mentioned in police briefing.
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