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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Dec 08, 1966
Page
1
Assailants gunned down South Vietnam National Assembly member Tran Van Van as he drove to the Constituent Assembly session in central Saigon. Two men on a motorcycle overtook him. the pillion fired three shots into his back, killing the 58-year-old politician.
Britain plans to block any UN run by hawks aimed at crushing Rhodesia and keep it under British control. Foreign Secretary McMahon flies from London to press for sanctions at the Security Council as Rhodesia rejects independence terms. The debate centers on an "unmixed and uncommitted commission" proposal to settle the crisis, with Ian Smith’s government resisting conditional surrender. The piece also notes a separate report of a youth arrested with a pistol and a death en route to hospital.
Readable forecast notes warmer conditions for Canberra with higher daytime highs and milder nights. Buren indicates a tendency toward calmer winds and light chances of showers, while temperatures remain comfortable for outdoor activity.
Fragmented report notes naval activity at Sowik Witton point with shelling near positions. Mentions units Manley Toby Os and United Line, with references to ENAP Reais and Inch shell exploded faremal partn tet in Saigon.
The Leader of the Opposition Mr Calwell again declined to answer reporters questions. He said a Labor meeting would be called in February and refused to comment on resigning if Labor loses the Federal election on November 26. At Canberra and Essendon Airports he walked past reporters grim faced, accusing a photographer of being controlled by fascists.
A 13 day dispute between Qantas management and striking pilots ends without agreement. 400 pilots at Sydney Trades Hall hear that negotiations in Melbourne broke down as pilots rejected all settlement suggestions. Ministers announce breakdown in joint statement. Talks with Qantas leaders also reportedly collapsed.
Cap ain Goshell did no arrangement for further meetings with Mr Swartz or Qantas. Qantas officials will consider all reports tomorrow and issue a subsequent statement at noon. The Pilots Federation remains unyielding on pay claims and safety responsibility, rejecting arbitration.
The Australian Academy of Science formed a committee of about 70 top industrialists and scientists to bridge science industry and government. The panel, chaired by Ian Atchennemy, includes Reserve Bank Governor Sir John Kerr and ANZ’s MG Re Darvall, aiming to promote coordinated use of scientists in industry and policy. Meetings would gather government officials and business leaders, with smaller working groups to tackle specific problems.
A group of 9 Qantas pilots reported friction with the Federal Government over a price bill. London investors urged immediate arbitration, but Ministers rejected that path. The federation declined arbitration and an appeal was filed with the Commonwealth Arbitration Commission in Sydney by the Federated Clerks.
The report cites confusion over a 1969 plebiscite and West Irian issues as Indonesia faces pressure over whether to hold the vote. It notes debates within government circles about retaining control and the role of local authorities amid conflicting appeals and industry concerns.
A largely signed ALP letter accusing the Victorian Executive prompted a federal inquiry. After hours of debate the ALP Federal Executive dismissed the complaint on a technicality, moves to disband the Victorian State Executive were discussed, and leadership questions loomed as Mr Calwell left the Canberra meeting.
Watson High School plans to drop end of year tests for Forms 1 to 3 next year. Principal Mr. F. Sweaney says year long assessments and in‑year tests will replace formal exams, reducing interruptions to three weeks of the third term. He argues compulsory exams are wasteful and that constant reform in education demands new assessment methods.
The article reports Senator Gorton defending a Commonwealth Education bursary scheme. It notes remarks by the Minister in charge of Commonwealth Activities in Education, discusses political tensions, and mentions reactions from critics. Other items reference Melbourne arbitration, migrants from Asia, and drug cultivation discoveries in Queensland.
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