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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Aug 12, 1968
Page
9
A new Holden Monaro driven two weeks escaped unharmed when it crashed and somersaulted at the Cooyong and Mort Streets junction in Braddon yesterday. Fifteen people received treatment for minor injuries at Canberra Community Hospital from weekend road accidents.
In Canberra Mr Lynch warned that Paris discussions among governments to explore possible peace negotiations would fail without a broader agreement. He cited Vietcong setbacks and warned against overoptimistic aggression while reaffirming Australia’s resolve to back South Vietnam. The Royal Military College briefing drew officers from Australia Britain New Zealand and the United States.
Senator Murphy urged constitutional amendments inspired by the US Bill of Rights to protect fundamental rights in Australia. He warned of concentrated power in government and private groups, calling for enforcement machinery and a referendum path. Other speakers criticized loan council procedures and stressed education, housing, and social services reforms.
In Newcastle a 15 year old, Anthony Siock of Edgeworth, climbed a pole and touched live wires causing a 25 foot fall near Stockton borehole colliery airshaft at Cockle Creek. He suffered a fractured skull but survived. Police say his condition was satisfactory at Wallsend Hospital tonight.
A three year SA study outlines an ambitious 570 million plan for Adelaide transport. It includes underground rail, 80 miles of freeways and expressways, a 125 million property acquisition, Port River bridge, 35 miles of new arterial roads, widening 240 miles of arterial roads, closure of some inner railway stations, and expansion of public transport with express buses and feeder services.
Chief Secretary Sir Arthur Rylah declared his visit to New Zealand last week was for promoting tourism between Australia and New Zealand and denied using his position to aid Avis Rent a Car. Premier Sir Henry Bolte backed the trip and said ministers may serve as company directors. Opposition calls for an explanation as Parliament is not in session.
The ELDO group bars live news of the November Woomera launch the eighth in its 11 stage program and Australia confirms the blackout citing handling crowds and ELDO failures. The seven nation space consortium includes Britain France Italy West Germany Belgium Holland and Australia.
The Democratic Labour Party warns the Federal Government that an early election could cost marginal seats reliant on DLP preferences. Senator Guir says the government lacks a record majority and may lose seats, while accusing the government of cynically wasting public money. The DLP opposes redistribution proposals, citing underrepresentation of over 500,000 DLP voters.
Mr Sp A Santamaria said the Federal executive's instruction to Whitlam and his MPs to back electorate redistribution showed his future was decided. He cited a close 38-32 win over Dr Cairns and polls suggesting a split Labor could hurt opposition chances, while noting a second resolution censured unity calls.
The Federal Council for the Advancement of Aborigines and Torres Strait Islanders condemned Minister Nixon for rejecting Aboriginal land rights claims. The council accused the policy of half truths and warned it would provoke discrimination, resentment, and racial tensions in northern Australia while stifling Aboriginal economic development.
The Minister for the Navy Kelly defended Rear-Admiral Crabb after his criticism of Government policy on the Royal Australian Navy. Crabb asserted insufficient ships. the DLP praised his candour while Senator Little disputed the minister and defended the admiral’s emphasis on naval logistics and the need for modernise fleet capabilities.
Two Canadian actors Mark Winters aged 35 and Jerry Kostur 29 attempt the first balloon crossing of the 4000 mile Atlantic. They sail from Harden Point Nova Scotia with army rations and 12 gallons of fresh water aboard. In Australia three RAAF pilots Flying Officer David Robson and Flight Lieutenants Jock Hayden and John Ellis seek favorable winds at Pearce base to drift across the continent aiming a new world distance record in balloon flight.
Linda Jane Stillwell, seven, from Middle Park, wandered near Spin in St Kilda with her siblings earlier in the day. Police conducted a large search into the night amid fears for her safety as the child known to talk to strangers remains missing near Luna Park and the pier.
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