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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Dec 15, 1966

Page

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Headmaster warns on sex liquor and discipline

Canberra Grammar School headmaster Mr P I McKeown warned parents to set firm standards to curb promiscuity and lack of discipline among youths. He spoke to a hall of parents and students about the need for closer school parental ties, better facilities, and government support for education to shape an ethos and growth.

Canberra Grammar School P. I Mc Keown McKeown Schoo Eccntion Hull

Weather outlook and rainfall update for Can berra

Further squalls are expected with more rain and a high around 66 degrees in Can berra today. A major storm yesterday pushed December rainfall close to average, bringing 12 points of rain and hail in a brief period. Today looks cool with fresh westerly winds and showers possible later.

Canberra Anderra Victoria

Jury deadlock delays Gajic retrial date set

The jury was out over six hours in the case of Gajic who is unemployed with no fixed address. Mr Justice Joske remanded him for retrial on February 28 and ordered he remain in custody until the new hearing.

Gajic Justice Joske Merrifield Aspm UAS Justice Soske

Second Raid on Hanoi Reported by Soviet Courier

A Soviet correspondent in Hanoi says U S aircraft bombed the North Vietnamese capital for a second day. He saw one American plane catch fire on a parachute and reports Hanoi was bombed again, with Red River targets described. Radio Hanoi claims eight U S aircraft were shot down and several damaged.

Moscow Hanoi United States Bolen TR Ntency Sanka Red River Ight Tokyo Westnesday AAP

Posthumous VC for NCO in Vietnam

The action centers on NCO W. R. J. Swanton of Brisbane who, under heavy Vietcong fire, was moved from an open rice paddy to a nearby wood 200 yards away by Vietnamese Private Dinh Do and WOT Wheatley. Swanton refused to leave his dying comrade as Vietcong pressed within 19 yards and was seen pulling the pins from two grenades, one in each hand.

Dinh Do Wot Wheatley W. R. J. Swanton Brisbane Holt WO Wheatley WO Swanton Tra Rong Quang Nhat WO Wheatley Ne Srike Swanton

Doctors and nurses on patrol at Interfaith hospital

In Jamaica Queens New York doctors and nurses patrol the Interfaith private hospital as a court eviction threat looms over 87 patients. Dr Thomas Matthew 42 oversees barricades of cots and barbed wire while negotiating with the bank and city council to protect welfare patients amid rent arrears and a foreclosure dispute.

New York Famaica Forepital Rot Inj Proyao Prietor Matthew City Welfare Patierts Matthey Hospital

Cabinet debates expanded Vietnam troop commitment

Federal cabinet debated boosting Australia's Vietnam force from 4500 as Lieut Gen Sir John Willan recommended a shift to hold and clear strategy. Additional troops, likely from the 2nd, 7th and 3rd Battalions, could be sent early next year, subject to allied confirmation. A separate report recalls the Victoria Cross awarded posthumously to WO Wheatley for Vietnam service.

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Retrenchment Hit Two More Workers At Margarine Plant

Sydney report notes Sack for 200 Margarine Pty Ltd will dismiss another two workers in the coming days as retrenchments follow a state quota directive. A company spokesman cites production limits as the reason, with three states affected. The context includes earlier reports of awards and a 1965 advisory from Saigon.

Sydney Marackuile’ Margarine Ptytd Rookerman

Painter jailed for indecent paintings in Sydney court

Sydney artist Michael Gordon Brown aged 28 was sentenced to three months gaol in Paddington Court of Petty Sessions for delivering indecent paintings to an art gallery Gallery A Exhibition av Ltd of Gippa Daddington He pleaded not guilty to the charge and the punishment was imposed today.

Sydney Michael Gordon Brown Paddington Petty Brown Av Ltd Gippa Y Daddington Brown

Nine Africans Sentenced to Death in Cape Town Shopkeeper Killing

A South African judge sentenced nine African men to death for the murder of a white shopkeeper in Cape Town. Two of the eleven accused were found not guilty and discharged. The ruling, delivered by Mr Justice Michael Corbett, follows a case spanning over four years.

Cape Town Aap Reuter Michael Corbett

Qantas Strike Ends Today

A historic labor stoppage at Qantas appears to be concluding today as talks with unions reach a resolution. Industry leaders express cautious optimism while the airline prepares for resumed operations and affected routes.

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