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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Aug 27, 1968
Page
20
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Melbourne report on customs hearing against Homfray of Clichenham Py Ltd accused of duty evasion on two shipments from Japan. Allegations include false invoices and underpricing, with rebates and a Mitsubishi deal cited. Colin Croft, managing director, denies intent to deceive customs.
Syndicated report notes Broken Hill miners have ended a week-long strike. Details are sparse with minimal official confirmation and no listed concessions or subsequent actions. Local labor leaders and company representatives were not immediately available for comment.
A Treasury delegation will fly to Tokyo Friday to continue talks on a double tax agreement with Japan. Treasurer Mr McMahon announced he expects last year’s negotiations to reach a point where the agreement could be ready for each government to consider.
In Sydney Mondas, two escapees are still at large after fleeing from the gaol on Saturday by using a rope fashioned from mattresses. The men are named as William Alfred Treacy, 22, and Alan Edward Douglass. Meanwhile 3,800 miners agreed to resume work at a mass meeting today as Bar rier Indust Council negotiates with the Mine Managements Association. The State Industrial Commission directed further talks, with unions asserting they aim for wage growth amid ongoing disputes over metal trades awards.
Two Australian soldiers were wounded one accidentally and one in action in Phuoc Tuy Province during the weekend. Private Norman Eric Bloffwitch, 21, Riverdale WA, 1st Australian Reinforcement Unit, was hurt when a weapon discharged accidentally. Corporal Tory Wayne Easterby, 21, Chermside Brisbane, Haulin, RAR, was wounded during enemy contact. Both are reported as stable at the Australian Field Hospital, Vung Tau.
Melbourne reports Social Services Minister Wentworth states Australia needs a coherent welfare pattern built on interdepartmental cooperation. He notes two main reasons for fragmentary effort and praises the Prime Minister Gorton for creating a welfare committee to drive a unified approach with voluntary and community partnerships.
Sydney report says Alfred Pul er of Cronulla died in hospital six days after a neck injury sustained in a car crash near Queanbeyan on June 10.
Brisbane market experts told the ACT inquiry the cost of a wholesale or retail market in Canberra would be high and not economically viable. They cited Rocklea Brisbane figures showing per square foot costs and argued transport, turnover volume, and local demand would not support a profitable facility. The Interior Department spokesman echoed concerns, stating public protection and builder interests would be safeguarded by not pursuing a wholesale or retail market in Canberra.
In Goulburn, complaints about Canberra bakery bread arriving earlier than local bakers have been referred to the Chief Secretary. Goulburn bakers accuse NSW ACT baking hour differences of causing the early sales. Mr Ron Brewer MLA asks the Chief Secretary Mr Willis to examine the matter.
Authorities in Australia tested new materials and building techniques at facilities in Canberra. The Department of Works oversaw testing while the Interior Department handed over suppliers of materials. A Canberra district project at Macquarie suburb cost about 2.7 million dollars and aimed to document and approve housing methods for the National Capital Development Commission.
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