16 Feb 1967
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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Feb 16, 1967
Page
1
Fragmented OCR reads as Britain prepares to give a carillon to Canberra for the 1 Golden Jubilee. The text mentions Mount/Canberra venues, panels, and a ceremony with officials, hinting at a formal ratification process and a ceremonial presentation involving diverse figures.
Researchers led by Dr Scott at Sydney University announce a breakthrough in rust resistance in wheat. The team reports lowering rust growth on host plants and developing incubation methods, noting this as an essential early step toward a preventive inhibitor. Further work remains to confirm durability and commercial impact.
Australian and US crews from RAAF Pearce and NASA-Kalgoorlie teams searched west of the continent for a satellite in orbit. Aircraft reported airborne at 2 pm local time, aiming to locate debris or the craft itself. No confirmation of the spacecraft’s status was provided as the hunt continued over Indian and Pacific regions.
Photographs from Lunar Orbiter 3 prompted reports of “sightings” as messages spread from Queensland to Western Australia. NASA confirmed three images captured a satellite orbiting the Moon after a long fault caused delays. A Brisbane labourer described a “tremendous splash” nine miles from his fishing spot, fueling speculation.
Violence marred the opening day of Indic Federal and State elections across Assam Bihar Uttar Pradesh and Andhra Pradesh. Police patrols were deployed as tensions rose between supporters and opponents of Indira Gandhi and the Congress Party amid widespread unrest.
About 22 motorists fined since December for parking at the ends of Bougainville Street, Manuka, will have fines cancelled after complaints about unclear no parking markings. Fines of $4 will be refunded to those who paid, with letters to confirm cancellations. ACT MP TR Braser noted widespread anger over parking ticket practices and urged widening or adding parking facilities.
NSW Premier Askin and Victoria's Bolte meet the Prime Minister to push for more Commonwealth money to ease state budget strains. They argue drought, bushfire relief, and infrastructure needs require expanded federal funding, while ministers warn against broad stimulus without clear national benefit.
Australians and a New Zealander were killed when a Vietcong booby trap hit their unit near An Nhut in Phuoc Tuy province. Major Donald Mackenzie Bourne of Watson Canberra was among the dead, aged 35, along with Captain Robert Milligan. Four others were wounded including Second Lieutenant John Meane-Butcher and Privates Foran Cocks and Bruce Schakidiches. Major Bourne, who had joined the Sh Bn in May, became the first ACT soldier to die in Vietnam, and left a wife and four young children.
Saigon reports 246 guerrillas slain by Korean marines in a night battle near Quang Nhai city 245 miles northeast of Saigon. Marines aimed to recover ground while Vietcong casualties were high and ground losses moderate. Near Long Tau river a US minesweeper was damaged by a mine and two others grounded by rifle fire.
A memorial to Australian and New Zealand dead in World Wars will be built in Israel at an estimated cost of 200000 dollars. The project was announced at a special press conference by the Australian Jewish community leader and is to be placed near the Anzac Memorial site in a forest district. The plan includes a stone memorial and surrounding gardens with a digger motif, to honor Allied troops.
The NSW Insurance Offices denounced more concessa aims on premiums for comprehensive newe mace of car. Seventeen witnesses pave idence om the third alter fie Franete Heachener be conceens for his Dutel. After minking only TAO motion im Mabe rast fees.
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