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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Aug 30, 1966

Page

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Boats sunk by U S in Gulf attack

In the Gulf of Tonkin American air force aircraft sank two North Vietnamese torpedo boats and damaged two more. The Vietcong attempted two blocked routes between Saigon and the sea as US forces reported minor skirmishes and 74 Vietcong deaths over the weekend. A South Vietnamese unit suffered casualties along the Carpathian border northeast of Saigon. U S pilots attacked oil depots near Haiphong, claiming damage to depots and several other targets.

Saigon Gulf of Tonkin United Sites Gearg Schenel Sea Soph Vietnamere Minderale Lowes Waanibuah Ai Sogo Gaiam Jake Toy Ninh Fone Haiphong

Council to seek full report on abattoir

The ACT Advisory Council prepared to carry out an independent inquiry into the Canberra abattoir operations. It decided last night to investigate if the minister for health does not provide a copy of the report, amid plans to sell or lease the abattoir to private enterprise. The council chairmen urged timely access to the full details to assess public interest and competition aspects.

ACT Advisory Council Canberra

Decimal currency changeover likely earlier in Canberra

Canberra progress on decimal currency conversion accelerates with officials indicating the nationwide shift may occur earlier than July 1967. Ministers warn of political and health department friction while stressing completion of the program across cash registers and machines in ACT regions.

Canberra Bourd

Brownlow Medal win noted for Ian Stewart again

Melbourne’s Ian Stewart, 22, won his second Brownlow Medal in two years amid a tight count. Nicholls of Carlton finished second with 17 points and Sharrock of Geelong placed third. Stewart finished with 2 points in a feat rarely achieved to win consecutive awards.

Melborne S. Kilde Ian Stewart Stewart Nicholls Carlton Sharrock Gerlong

Untitled late news fragment on Vietcong and Heigen area

Fragmentary report references threats and East China Sea trends with vague names and places. Mentions Vietnam era language and political commentary without clear events or dates.

Canberra Shutter Economics Stressed by Councillor

Mr A G Martin urged the council to objectively review the costs of running an efficient Canberra shutter system. He backed the Government’s choice due to the sole system at Canberra abattoir where butchers employ their own slaughtermen and because the district lacked enough stock to run efficiently. He noted frozen meat was cheaper to bring into Canberra than livestock, and hinted at road refrigeration issues.

A. G. Martin Act Canberra

Director wills $2m for culture centre in Sydney

Sydneysiders learn that the former managing director of Fosseys Pty Ltd bequeathed an estate exceeding $2 million for a cultural centre in Sydney. The will, dated last January, designates the fund for foundation and ongoing support, with duties to be paid as required. The deceased, a bachelor of Homecrum Sydney, left no immediate heirs.

Sydney Fosseys Pty Ltd

Petition to reestablish Premiers ties in Australia

In Adelaide on Monday a minister and Mr Wilko led a petition to re-establish relations among Australian states excluding Rhodesia. The document seeks government action on Rhodesia Association and construction plans for a central architectural complex. It calls for cultural and educational development and signatures from supporters to be sent to the Prime Minister in Britain.

Adelaide Wilko Australia Smith Rhodesia South Australia Turner F'Ature Britain Sydney Mr Holt

Australia Plans Peace Talks as Rhodesia Crisis Looms

Prime Minister Holt and External Affairs Minister Hasluck will travel to London for a conference on Rhodesia. Holt says Australia will test its tolerance and continues to press for a peaceful solution, with talks set to run into September amid Commonwealth concerns.

Mr Holt Mrs Holt Kingsford Smith Airport London Holt Commonwealth Prime Ministers Picturegram Haslinck Waity Australia Sydney United States Canberra Sarte Rhodesia Commonwealth

Free drug sought for child in life saving request

The Lucks of Gunning appeal to Health Minister Dr Forbes for free neomycin sulphate to treat five year old Christopher Luck who has pancreatic and fibrous tissue issues. He requires daily inhaled and oral doses, with current costs about 150 dollars per day covered by his parents. The case prompts a full health department review after Mrs Luck states the treatment is essential to keep him alive, though doctors warn the illness is ultimately fatal without it.

Christopher Luck Ken Luck Gunning Christopher Christopher Luck of Dr Forbes Chrisstopher W. Barbour Gunening Lucks Luck Christopher Stowne Forbes Health Department Weaterday Royal Alexia Luck Weaterdra Children's Hospital Sydney Topher

Issue for Britain and Rhodesia Divides Commonwealth Stance

Australia regards the Rhodesian question as a Commonwealth and international issue of controversy. Mr Holt says new nations will attend as the Commonwealth enters a transitional phase. Australia offers help but notes Britain’s response and public opinion are central to resolution.

Australia Holt Commonwealth Willim Britain

John McCallum resigns as Williamson's managing director

Melbourne Monday John McCallum resigns as managing director of J. C. Williamson Theatres Ltd after eight years with the firm. He cites disagreements, remains in Australia for now, and may stay as chairman of Powell International Files Pty Ltd. his wife actress Constance Withers may pursue London work in February. McCallum, 48, Brisbane born, served with the AIF in World War II.

Melbourne John McCallum J. C. Williamson Theatres Ltd MotCalham Williamson Wos Frm Sondertwl Moet Ahum Wwe Australia Powell International Files Pty Ltd

Riots ignite as roving gangs attack Chicago shops and cars

Violent unrest erupts across northern Chicago with bricks and Molotov cocktails injuring at least ten, five critically. Police arrest 64 suspects as six cars burn and shops are torched. Milwaukee Under National Guard patrol marks Wisconsin's Civil Rights Crisis escalation.

Chicago Milwaukee Wisconsin National Guard Satrol Martin

Benson Absent From ALP Meeting Amid Resignations

In Canberra reports show Mr Henson declining to explain the move while Mr Benson faces action over a breach. The ALP executive may cancel plans as Hartley attends, with Benson and Brown resigning from roles as leadership tensions mount.

Henson Sta W. H Hartley Canberra Labor Neemen Benson Men Defend Aus Brownem Sanuredayion Makhalia Péling ALP Batman Erie Brown Wow Mir Wally Butler George Crawford Ted Innes Holt George Poyser Vietnam

Duke withdraws from polo team amid travel limits

The Duke of Edinburgh pulled from an England polo squad to tour Argentina due to British currency restrictions. Buckingham Palace hinted the trip to celebrate Argentina's 140th anniversary in October could still occur if government approval is granted, while Princess Margaret encountered political strain amid Britain's economic squeeze as Poole's Boilermakers Union protested catering costs.

Loson Duke of Edinburgh England Argentina Buckingham Palace Duke Republic Margaret Plao Britain Boilermakers’ Union Englian Poole

Guard on Soviet embassy in Beijing amid massive anti Soviet protest

Chinese troops guard the Soviet embassy in Peking as a two day anti Soviet demonstration unfolds before the building. The report appears on page 4 with notices for classifieds across pages 17 to 19.

Peking

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