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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Dec 06, 1967
Page
4
Natives assault a Government patrol in desolate country near the West Iwan border, according to 108 brief radio messages reaching Port Moresby. The report notes Papuan tribesmen initiated the attack and describes the patrol as part of border security operations.
A chaotic report from the Voyager incident describes a deadly course and investigations. Names such as Mr Murphy, DC, Sir Shanley, Captain Stevens, and Major Samuels appear amid references to examinations of negligence and potential fault.
A naval inquiry faces sharp debate over Captain Roberts and Captain Stevens findings. Witnesses including Mr Murphy and Sir John Spicer contest the timing of chart reconstructions and the reliability of the aging course signals amid accusations of human error and biased reconstruction.
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