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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Aug 15, 1968
Page
33
NSW opposition leader Mr Hills demanded today that the Premier send an apology to President Johnson for implicating him in a statement about riding over the Waides. He argued no government member could commit a more despicable act than the Premier’s public quip.
A multi jurisdiction case centers on forgery and conspiracy as ten men and a woman face charges linked to defrauding banks and an impending hospital transfer plan. Prosecutors allege staged cheques and pretense to secure funds amid debates on Parramatta hospital moves and university input. The case spans Sydney Melbourne and Tasmania with details tying to Bank of Queensland and related firms.
Perth reported that Dr B R Adderley, parish priest of Nannup and Bunbury editor, was asked by Bishop L J Goody to avoid pastoral work on the papal encyclical birth control. Adderley denied suspension and said he sought permission to resign faculties to hear confessions while avoiding guidance on birth control. The bishop stated Adderley had not been suspended.
In a crowded Newman audience in Sydney a Labor MLC, Mrs Roper, condemned GMH Holden for high speed car advertising amid Australia’s road toll debate. She argued ads for Monaro fuel reckless driving and urged the transport minister to curb such promotion while calling for safer vehicle practices. The discussion touched on road safety, church authorities, and licensing policies.
Perth police allege Kalgoorlie Express conductor Jefferey Leonard Barnett 27 confessed setting fire to a Filey coach at Baandee on March 17 1968. Det Sgt K R Stewart quoted Barnett saying the fire began with a cigarette lodge near the coupling and that he set it for publicity while denying the bomb hoax charge.
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