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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Dec 16, 1966
Page
5
The 34th annual Carols by Candlelight will be on Christmas Eve at 8pm on Parliament House lawns. Canberra City Band led by W Hoffman to perform with other Canberra artists. about 1000 attendees expected. if rain the event moves to Monaro Mall.
A year old migrant father of three died when fire destroyed a house on Nina Street in St Albans. The man, a Norwegian bakery night shift worker, was not named by authorities as of nightfall.
Melbourne reports that the National Employers Associations adopted a resolution reaffirming support for the introduction of a total wage in Federal awards. The move signals a push to unify wage structures across industries under federal regulations.
Kenneth Badger, alleged armed robber of the Toorak National Bank branch on February 11, 1968, is to be extradited from England. Chief Stipendiary Registrar Marwick found a prima facie case. Badger was arrested in Essex last weekend and faces charges. Detective Sergeant Holmburg travels to Finland to finalize extradition arrangements.
Federal Health Minister Dr Forbes will not intervene in a board dispute over purchasing an atvcraft for the Hospitals Contribution bundle. He told Canberra the Commonwealth keeps a strict watch on management expenses and would not seek to control individual expenditure within a defined percentage of income from contributions.
The Prime Minister announced that VC Dasher Wheatley died in a Vietnam paddy field on November 13 after refusing to leave. His widow Edna Wheatley of Campbell Town says her husband was rough and tough and would not stop facing danger. She mourns him, praises his heroism, and notes the impact on their four children. The story is carried with photos and extensive coverage in Australian outlets.
Wellingtion New Zealand Prime Minister Holyoake said civilian mobile medical teams to South Vietnam are halted while consideration is given to a military medical unit. Bangkok reports Thailand will send doctors and dentists to aid South Vietnam but logistical problems hinder deployment. The move underscores difficulties in delivering aid amid security concerns and alliance commitments.
Bangkok reports Australia handed over a new 50 kilowatt transmitter near Korat in northeastern Thailand. The Thai government will use it to counter Communist propaganda broadcasts from China and North Vietnam, marking a Cold War aid milestone.
Mr Housley announced an appeal to the public today to recruit about 13 500 temporary staff for Christmas rush. The Director-General of Posts cited nearly 4 000 helpers already employed, with 200 million articles to be handled in capital city mail exchanges over three weeks to boost postal deliveries.
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