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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Aug 27, 1964

Page

14

Taxi-truck man stops stabbing in Wellington incident

A taxi truck driver intervened to halt a stabbing during a disturbance near the airport in Wellington. The event involved Senile Patel Airlines of New Zealand and SPANZ, with injuries reported and authorities bearing on the legality of payments tied to airport dues. Witnesses say the assailant was restrained by bystanders as police investigated the chaotic scene.

Wellington Wedneph Parpl Senile Patel Airlines New Zealand Ralph Hanan Andine Jeter Cenmany Airways Andl Airport SPANZ Severn Iwoneds Mabel Alice Mir Mbps Hart Trgiwervtal Whit Campbell Printing Dawn Hartwig Adie Perth Rivervale Caroline Robyn Nicky Balmain Sidney Canberra Williamsdale

Essay prize a passport to the snow

An 11 year old Aboriginal boy, Malcolon Piawis of Taree Fortier NSW, wins an essay prize from Rural Bank of NSW tied to the Marion Aborigines Observance Committee. He writes of his ancestors and the Snow Country, noting his broken arm and first visit to Canberra amid pride and wonder. Keith Morgan of Coraki NSW also features in the story.

National Aborigines Day Observvice Committee Australian War Memorial Snowy Mountains Keith Morgan Coraki Malcolm Davis Forster Nsw Snow Piawis Taree Mariong Aborigines Malemlinn Winder

Farmers reject wool voting at annual conference

The United Farmers and Woolgrowers conference debated Wool Growers Board proposals but quickly voiced resistance to a public ballot on wool marketing. Speakers argued for government-led decisions, stressing that a ballot remains possible but not guaranteed. Stakeholders warned against wide party lines and urged cautious action on reserve pricing and marketing rules.

Sydney Australian Wool Industry Conference Wool Board We United Farmers and Woolgrowers Wowrner Kennedy Weel Hein

Woman killed by tractor on farm near Perth

A teenage woman, Tovee Elizabeth Andersen, about 46, died when a tractor used to pull her husband’s trek collapsed reverse and pinned her at a hog shed on a farm near Pinjarra, 60 miles south of Perth. Investigations continue as witnesses recount the tragedy and authorities review the incident.

Perth Wis Kelled Pinjurra Tovee Elizabeth Andersen

Papua New Guinea Graduates First Entive Police Officers

Papua New Guinea marks a milestone as its first intake of police officers graduate in Port Moresby on a Wednesday ceremony reported by AAP Reuters. The event signals efforts to professionalize the force and enhance public safety nationwide.

Port Moresby AAPS Reuter Papua New Guinea

Call for board to advise on books during police training

Police Training College near Port Moresby expects new officers to graduate with ranks equal to expatriate officers. Melbourne led a talk on banning books, with a narrow 116 to 92 vote. The meeting also approved a four week training period and a compulsory education course on law, police regulations, fingerprinting, and laminated wind screens. Starting salaries were set at £762 plus £185 allowance, totaling £947 with postage free.

Police Training College Port Moresby Holland Berwick Victoria Vic C. Nore Moyle

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