Voyager collision echoes Navy training risk and calls for reform
The Canberra Times reflects on the HMAS Voyager disaster and the HMAS Melbourne collision, urging that the Royal Commission findings be balanced with praise for bravery and preparedness. It notes criticisms of lookouts and training gaps, argues for continued naval exercises, and warns against scapegoating as Australia builds air naval capability.
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Melbourne
Naval Board
Voyager
RAN
Royal Navy
Royal Australian Mint installation proceeds like military operation
A detailed nine week plan outlines a massive equipment arrival on September 14 from Sydney and Melbourne, with 140 machines, 200 workers, and 190 cranes. The West Deakin site in Canberra will house processing, testing, and security facilities, aiming to produce decimal currency coins starting before Christmas.
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Melbourne
Royal Australian Mint
Amsieade ® Towt Infensyee Jestallayuony Pro
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Rygheton
Evining Press
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Nwers
Australia
Tion
Monipor
Henie
Horde
West Deakin
Heems
Ko Royal Mint
Australut
Reding Laboratories
Adi Straive
Voyager disaster inquiry faces naval tradition clash
The February Voyager collision with the aircraft carrier Melbourne spurred a Royal Commission led by Sir John Spicer. Critics say naval culture may hinder candor and risk, urging reform of inquiry methods while stressing the need for prompt, public, and thorough investigation to correct systemic errors.
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John Spicer
Hirge
Voyager
Melbourne
Navy
Naval Board of
Royal Navy
RAN
Wascour-mar
Naval Board
Australias
Iin
Queensland thief branded in Brisbane tri week hero label
A Brisbane report from this week brands a local figure as a fourfold thief amid a Queensland tri week, highlighting police actions and community reaction. The item cites a named Brisbane suspect and ongoing investigations, signaling local crime coverage with regional context.
Hero branded thief awaits fate of Brisbane sergeant
The story details Sergeant Stewart Alexander Walker of the Brisbane Police, branded a thief after a radio misappropriation case. He faced a court finding a fine and jail in lieu, plus looming dismissal and possible eviction from the Kelvin Grove police premises.
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Pace
Petre Terrace
Brisbane
Police
Stewart Alexander Walker
Brhane
Piotr Michale
Michalewicz
Dr Olive
Foo Grove
Walker
Michalewier
LTRS
Keith Frederik Charis
Brennan
Lurris
Kelvin Grove
Apel
Wilyuest
Bernard McNicanil
Ned
McMichall
Walkes
Contable
Kay Jefferies
Jim McMichall
Walkers
Cidio
Benix Anthur Walker
Kevinie
Saturday Shopping Proposals Stir Canberra Debate
Readers urge keeping Saturday morning shops and warn against shrinking weekend services. The letter cites Canberra retailers, public demand, and concerns over rosters and volunteer search groups, with references to Rosie Association and local authorities.
Australians tied to fight apartheid policy stance
A discussion on apartheid in South Africa and Australia’s response. Prominent voices question immigration policy and advocate for principled action. Canberra Committee for Human Rights in South Africa coordinates meetings, information, and campaigns across capital cities to resist oppression.
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Australia
Canberra
Souith
Attica
Minney
Caparmion
Robin Gor
South Africa
Connor
Press promotes self reliant search and rescue at YMCA ski club
An editorial urges formalized search and rescue effort led by police with university backing. It notes volunteers from outdoor hubs and skiers should assist only when police lack manpower or skills. The piece emphasizes rapid, coordinated action using mobile ski teams to locate marooned students near Mi Franklin and nearby huts.
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Editoria
YMCA
Tie
Edinis
Mi. Franklin
Ginini
Churches Clash Over Moral Standards and Teaching
Professor Warwon argues that churches claim morals are divine standards while opposing civil reforms. He notes centuries of moral claims by churches, contrasts with other faiths, and says modern science and philosophy fail to replace religious truth. He warns that teaching only what can be shown risks leaving youth with fantasy over fact.
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Newnan
Maine
Chrnee
Tuugry
Shomulves
VICE REGAL The Administrator aril Vady visit Sydney
The Administrator aril Vady and Mes TJ Mboya met at Admiralty Home Sydney with Mes Oath Pine Mises wine Anne and Uoey Sidevy. They are to arrive at Kingsford Smith Airport at 7 08 am Moray mornin nes Agus. One Governor-General and his daughters will transfer to the Governor-General's Come vair and fly to Canberra for the Commonwealth treaith Government services, Chief will be wee wad at Canberra by fmomaie.
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Woodward
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TJ. Mboya
Admuralty
Sydney
Sanist
Kingsford Smithy
Quatin
Moray Mornin
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C.G. Harris
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Richarts
Richants
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Victor “Lassmania
New Zeaand
Feeo Aham Young
Casiherra
Spelesiogical Societys
Fane Aline
Warwon
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