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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Dec 30, 1966
Page
1
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Melbourne brief reports that Opposition Leader Calwell sent a protest letter to External Affairs Minister Hasluck accusing South Vietnam's Charge d Affaires Nghiem My and Philippine ambassador Ezpeleta of breaching diplomacy. Calwell condemned My comments about Ky and demanded My's expulsion, calling Ezpeleta's intrusion a serious protocol breach.
A Department of External Affairs spokesman said no letter from Calwell had been received and officials hinted Mr Izpeleta and Dr My might be asked not to comment. Final Ky visit plans to Australia hinge on dates agreed with Saigon and Hanoi officials, with security to rival Johnson's tour and potential demonstrations. In Wellington discussions on a New Zealand visit continued with Prime Minister Holyoke’s office confirming talks.
A Canberra firm denies notes connected to war era forgeries. South Vietnam’s Constituent Assembly, meeting in Saigon, recommended moving toward a two party system once a constitutional rule is reestablished. The 117 member body, elected in September, voted to include the recommendation in the constitution it is drafting.
A $250000 colour feature titled Journey Out of a Darkness will shoot in the Northern Territory outback beginning mid January near Alice Springs. The drama pits aboriginal law against white authority and will star Konrad Matthaei with James Trainor directing for Australian American Pictures Pty Ltd. Howard Koch, Oscar winner for Casablanca, wrote the script. Frank Brittain produces. Filming runs January 16 to late February, with completion targeted for late April.
In Chile central Chile felt a strong earthquake today following a earlier quake that caused hundreds of deaths. New tremors struck the northern area, forcing thousands to flee their homes yesterday. A late news update notes continuing seismic activity.
The Commonwealth and Victoria approve a major offshore development totaling about 150 million dollars to exploit the Marlin oil find and supply natural gas to Victoria. Production leases will be issued under Victorian law, then titles under joint Commonwealth-State legislation, with royalties and potential overrides shaping the deal.
In Hong Kong and Accra reports speculation swirled that China's fifth nuclear test conducted yesterday may have been a hydrogen bomb. Major Japanese papers argued the test moved Peking closer to thermonuclear weaponry, while Ghana police offered a reward of A$25,000 for information.
Reports outline Victoria and Commonwealth terms for Barracouta and Martin offshore fields with 6 percent for Victoria and 4 percent for the Commonwealth. Observers see potential new state revenue as talks continue on Australia’s offshore oil and gas code amid political maneuvering.
A Japanese led consortium plans a quarter million dollar steel shipyard in Rabaul New Guinea. Tobo Shipbuildings Limited will host 12 Japanese technicians for two year contracts and train local apprentices. The venture aims to produce four cargo vessels and other ships up to 140 feet, with workshops and a floating dock to support repairs. Work starts January with local access for Africans and Asians for up to two years.
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