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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Feb 05, 1968
Page
10
In the Southern Tablelands and nearby electorates the Liberal and Country parties coordinate for the NSW State elections. Opponents Alf Lonehurst and K Glaney face Beale in the South Coast seat, while Langhurst is linked to a storekeeper role. Goathan and Queanbeyan are key sites with mentions of candidate shifts and prior contest outcomes.
In a Brisbane speech the Opposition Leader urged Australia to leverage influence with the United States to counter the current Vietnamese policy. He argued Australians should press Washington to revise the approach, claiming US support should be aligned with Australia’s freedoms and strategic interests.
A vast blaze near Myrtleford north east of Melbourne threatens to run uncontrolled again as hot northerly winds arise. Fire authorities say incendiary devices were used earlier. crews battle amid shifting perimeters and ongoing water drops. Local prayers and ecumenical services mark community response as the fire impacts surrounding towns and livestock.
The Fire Chief and officials from the Forestry Commission say the blaze near the bay area may have been caused by incendiaries. Volunteers and forestry officers are checking affected forest and reporting about 300 senor in property damage as a rough estimate while investigations continue.
A 19 year old boy survived a long separation from friends after being placed in a crate in Australia and sent to the United States. At Kennedy Airport his mother and sister waited, while authorities pieced together how the crate’s voyage occurred.
The Seekers delivered an engaging show with tight harmonies and minimal gimmicks at the Canberra Theatre. Audiences responded to smooth vocals and steady rhythm as the group performed with consistent energy and clear cohesion.
A man was seriously wounded by bullets after guards fired on two suspects near a prison reserve in Brisbane. Police, aided by witnesses, pursued a 22 year old and later detained him. The victim was admitted to Royal Brisbane Hospital with a abdominal bullet wound and underwent surgery.
The article describes a heart massage course taught to nurses in Canberra to revive a man at Gasuarina Sands on Wednesday. It notes the club's provisional chairman Blydenstein and planned talks about family safety events at the Police Boys Club.
Weekend reports indicate efforts to enlarge the hospital board amid regional water level notes at Coombo Barr and Conbarra. A spokesman said river inflow and consumption figures spanned several days, with 6.1 million gallons used in the latest eight hour period and tens of millions in broader daily totals.
The Federated Liquor Industries Union's Federal secretary A McVeigh plans talks in Melbourne over equal pay moves by Commonweal Hostels Ltd and women workers in hostels. The report notes arbitration outcomes and calls equal pay a milestone for Australian industry and unions.
In Port Moresby Papuan and New Guinean advisers to the United Nations were labeled sluggish and lacking initiative by Miss Angie Brooks, president of the UN Trusteeship Council. She urged the local House of Assembly to appoint advisers and urged broader native involvement in government affairs.
Dr Jim Cairns argued socialism in Australia would be built on bank nationalisation in 1973 guiding the 1980s. He spoke to Young Labor, predicting a Country Party ALP coalition government responding to farm crises, a 1978 republic, and a 1974 ALP split with conservatives leaving. The ALP might rename itself the Australian Socialist Party by 1976.
Migrants from the Mis family fled Melbourne’s scorching heat after 36 hours, returning to London. They described the Melbourne airport terminal and heat as oppressive and recalled their journey aboard a Qantas flight. Moss said the air felt friendly once they stepped outside and they were glad to be back.
Army officials released names of three Australian servicemen killed in action in Western South Vietnam and 13 wounded. Public notices list Private John James Hurt and other personnel from Western Australia Queensland and New South Wales. Wounded include Private Donald-Thomas, Private James Mannioliy, and Trooper Lindsay Conroy among others.
Death of former Mayoress Mrs L Walker of Vans WV reported at Yass District Hospital aged 29. Wife of Alderman W T Walker and sister of Sir Walter Merrie of Merryville. Survived by husband and son George Walker of Ledge JWainby Yass. Funeral at Yass Cemetery Tuesday after 3pm service at St Clement's Church for England.
A large marlin was landed by Australian boat Wynne-Mares near Bere magui. Jack Nixon, the Ore boat prazier, hooked the sack marlin in about 40 minutes, weighing 801b and potentially a new Australian record. Local fishermen report similar catches near Bermacuy.
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