24 Feb 1967
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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Feb 24, 1967
Page
1
Southeat Awa correspondent reports President Sukarno moved to transfer government powers to General Suharto last night. The sudden vote breaks the deadlock but leaves uncertainty over whether the declaration is a lasting compromise or a prelude to further conflict.
A fragmented report notes Anthony weighing voluntary versus compulsory alcohol tests for drivers and a separate, abrupt shift of full executive powers to General Suharto. The piece links this to President Sukarno’s declaration and Indonesia’s constitutional crisis ahead of Congress meeting March 7.
Prime Minister Holt pledged electoral redistribution within the current Parliament. Legislation would be introduced in the House within a fortnight as a first step toward redrawing seats. The move accompanies a referendum on constitutional reforms affecting Aborigines and House membership growth.
A transit strike in Melbourne began when a bus driver wearing brown shoes led workers to halt operations in sweltering heat. The action centered on disciplinary lines and safety council debates, with officials citing uniform policies and labor tensions as key triggers.
Seamen refuse supply ship duties as hundreds endure heat waiting for trams and buses. Union secretary Mrs Oshea urges strikers to return to referendum talks at Unity Hall. Parliament redistribution proposals loom as electorates remain unequal and delays threaten next general election.
The report outlines a May referendum announced by the Prime Minister, with a May 20 or 27 target date after Parliament rises. It mentions distribution of a booklet to voters and indicates the issue centers on uniforms and discipline. Trade union actions and tramways board meetings are noted, along with disruptions at Melbourne ports and a seamen’s stoppage over cargo details and work conditions.
Report outlines potential rise in the House of Representatives to ease funding and term pressures. It notes possible Senate expansion and references Dravidian and other party positions amid constitutional questions and upcoming elections.
A fragmentary report describes a prolonged struggle on a building's fifth floor near Queen Street. A Scandinavian man, aged about, suffered injuries after being restrained, with authorities noting a 21 minute ordeal and related disruptions while responders attended to the scene.
The ruling Congress Party has captured 50 of the 90 seats in the Indian elections, signaling a strong mandate ahead of forming the government in New Delhi. The result underlines a decisive victory for the party led by Prime Minister candidates and reshapes the political landscape.
A partial, jumbled news fragment references various names and possible events but lacks coherent details or clear facts to summarize a specific incident or outcome. No recognizable people, places, dates, or organizations are extractable for a precise card.
A garbled report from San Diego outlines a legal case alleging a man died from smoking related causes. The fragment mentions a widow, land, various state names, and a lawyer named Trau or Tra, with details about the court hearing and party involvement. The text is incoherent but centers on a toxic legal action and a death claim.
A seven hour session of the Royal Automobile Club of Victoria led to the expulsion of council member Mr T G Paterson for actions deemed prejudicial to the club. Paterson, a long-time member and service arranger, faced a two to one vote, ending his tenure on the RACV council amid internal controversy and police involvement.
Reading shows a jumble about a machine destroying letters and a Soviet China axis, with mentions of jet aircraft during North Vietnam events, Kennedy investigations, and a death linked to Beeee Orica. The garbled text references pages 4 and 12 13 and various sections like Weather Finance and Classifieds.
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