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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Dec 01, 1966
Page
1
Fragmented text describes multiple ceasefire references amid Vietnam holiday periods. It mentions figures and places such as Canberra and New Year observances, with garbled names and unclear actions. The passage lacks coherent facts to form a full report.
Fragmented dispatches describe Vietnamese civilians killed in Saigon and surrounding areas as US forces conduct artillery and air strikes. Reported dates span late December to early January with mentions of Vietcong activity and Allied military actions. Enduring uncertainty remains over exact numbers and locations.
Waste oil flowed from Braddon contaminating pools near Regatta Point, sending experts to assess the environmental damage. Authorities said cleanup teams would inspect the area while monitoring water quality and potential impacts on wildlife.
Sydney reports NSW Minister for Education Mr Cutler refused to grant more State aid to Roman Catholic schools in the Archdiocese of Canberra and Goulburn after a deputation sought twenty pounds per term for each student.
A charged man aged year and a half, Holt, faces trial on an intent to kill charge in a case alleging a weapon with intent to kill the Prime Minister was involved. The document references a rifle and press photocap. The ministerial decision cited does not apply to ACT Catholic schools. The deputation included Auxiliary Bishop Canberra Goulburn and other church officials reacting to the interview outcome.
The Archdiocesan Board of Education faces a critical Saturday meeting to decide on “very serious” recommendations after a contentious review of Catholic primary schooling. Officials report 44 primary schools affected and discuss possible fee increases and allocations amid parish accountability and government policy.
The Weather Bureau notes cooler conditions today with rain possible in the region. Temperatures are expected to hover around average values for May, with a mix of sun and clouds and a tendency toward warmer days later in the month.
Hobart dispatch reports the House of Assembly debating a price bill, with the measure likely to be rejected by the Legislative Council. The bill is under consideration amid opposition and is expected to face a firm challenge before a final decision.
The Australian National University and its English department faced criticism from Professor T Inglis Moore who ridiculed the national literature program. He argued Australian literature courses were diminishing while other nations expanded offerings, noting postwar restructuring and staffing shifts at ANU and related universities.
Readers report confusion at the Adelaide Avenue Hopetoun Circuit junction alleged roundabout or silent police presence. Traffic advisory notes drivers must yield to entering traffic and requests clarification from authorities on right of way and signaling at the intersection.
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