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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Jan 08, 1968

Page

9

Special course planned for teachers at Macquarie University

Sydney Sunday report outlines a new four year combined BA and Diploma of Education program for future high school teachers. Honours majors five years. All university schools involved. Vice Chancellor A G Mitchell says it mirrors overseas professional training trends and shifts practical training earlier.

Sydney Macquarie University Universty University A. G. Mitchell Nsw Australia Teachers’ College Mitchell Macquarie

Australia Must Invest 50 Million Year In Papua New Guinea

Australia’s integrity in Papua New Guinea is on trial says MP K E Beazley. He argues Australia must spend 50 million a year in capital to build infrastructure for PNG’s independence, noting private capital will not suffice. Beazley criticizes past wage promises and urges a deliberate policy to restore trust and support governments.

Melbourne Australia Brawt Papua K. E. Beazley Beazley Parliiamentary Committee On Foreign Affairs Ccm Holt MRA Que Onash University New Guinea Papua New Guinea Haslock Territories

McMahon Faces Private Decision On Prime Minister Post

The Treasurer Mr McMahon said he would announce whether he seeks the prime ministership in the party room. Senator Gorton voiced support for the coalition and cautioned on defence finance. Other ministers stressed party unity and pragmatic leadership while evaluating Vietnam policy and national development.

Sydney Mr McMahon See Gorton Liberal Party McMahon Helother Ang Country Party McEwen South East Asia Liberal- Country Party Australia Leslie Bury Labour and National Service

Whitlam Arrives in Tokyo For Week In Japan

Australian Labor Party leader Gough Whitlam has landed in Tokyo for a week long visit. He will call on the Japanese Prime Minister and Foreign Minister and meet leaders of the Japan Socialist Party and Democratic Socialist Party.

Tokyo AAP Reuter Australian Labor Party Gough Whitlam Japan Japan Socialist Party Democratic Socialist Party

Calwell vows to push Vietnam policy at Labor conference

Melbourne report says former Federal Opposition Leader Arthur Calwell spoke on TV and radio vowing to defend Labor’s Vietnam policy and to influence the conference as a delegate and Victorian ALP Central Executive member. He insists he seeks to galvanise activity to withdraw troops and denies sabotaging Gough Whitlam.

Melbourne Labor Party Labor Liberal Party Calwell ALP Whitlam Tam Vietnam

Sunset Fire Alarm Manners Haze Mystery

A vivid sunset yesterday drew several fire and police calls as orange red clouds and atmospheric haze created a sky glow near the mountains. Officials attributed the effect to upper atmosphere dust mixing with sunset light and did not report any actual fires.

Day Bureau of Meteorol Eral Comsky

Britons Apply for Australian Entry Record in December

Immigration minister Mr Snedden said in Canberra that 10,533 Britons applied last month to enter Australia. The figure was 2,095 higher than December 1966 and 1,538 above the previous December record of 8,995 in 1962.

Australia Mnister Snedden Canberra

Man Electrocuted Polishing Car in Melbourne

A man died while polishing his car with an electric buffing machine in Melbourne. The incident occurred Sunday at Eildon as the worker was using the tool.

Melbourmne Eildon

Qantas Flight Stewards Strike Shuts Sydney Flights

In Sydney more than 300 Qantas flight stewards voted to strike for 48 hours, protesting failure to negotiate proper conditions. About 20 Sydney flights were cancelled and 1,000 passengers delayed on routes to America, New Zealand, the UK and Japan. Members funded the action with an $8 levy for possible court action as dispute parties face Commissioner Holmes in Sydney.

Sydney Qantas Sydney Trades Hall America New Zealand Japan J. P. Forrester Forrester Holmes Conciliation Arbitration Commission

Consultations on U S dollar policy amid Australia US talks

The Australian and US Governments will hold close consultations at political and official levels over US capital restrictions. A joint communique says Australia accepted the programme and will ensure its special interests are considered, aiming for a unified world economy through cooperation.

Australia Johnson Eugene Rostow Federal Cabinet Economic Committee

Freighter Tomar Towed After Engine Room Fire

The Norwegian freighter Tomar with its engine room gutted by an explosion and fire is being towed toward Port Phillip Bay. Fifty-one crew members abandoned ship after a generator exploded. The Zwarte Zee tug pulls at nine and a half knots. the vessel lists to port and remains a smouldering cargo.

Melbourne Tomar Port Phillip Heads Eton Port Phillip Bay Lavsund Cork

Fire on tanker Tomar triggers urgent abandon ship

The Tomar crew and passengers abandon ship after a generator fire threatens cork cargo and oil tanks. Rescue at sea near Robe Victoria, with 43 crew and eight passengers saved by Risdon and Robe boats, while 29 crew members plus five officers remain aboard to fight the blaze as salvage operations continue.

Tomar Martin Lausand Robe South Australia Risdon Lausund Portland Victoria Gothenburg Melbourne Karl Berkmann Manuel Einco

Stowaway Atu Dyebru Charged After Tomar Fire

A stateless Ethiopian stowaway, Atu Kidane Dyebru, 28, was charged in Portland police custody after being found aboard the Tomar following a fire on the rescue ship Risdon. With no papers he cannot be landed in any country. he awaits detainment at Maribyrnon until the shipping company arranges removal.

Risdon Portland Pole Atu Kidane Dyebru Australia Atu Port Said

Sunburn risk from perfumes and plants warns readers

Sydney reports the Australian Consumers' Association says perfumes and colognes can increase sun sensitivity, as can certain drugs and plants like figs carrots and celery. January Choice tests found some products offer little tanning and may fail to block rays, urging caution against extended sun exposure.

Sydney Australian Consumers’ Association

Water use in Canberra at low point since restrictions

Water consumption in Canberra from Friday to Sunday fell to a low not seen since restrictions began on December 6, dipping to 17.6 million gallons in the past 48 hours. With a forecast temperate day and more warm weather this week, usage is expected to rise toward 25 million gallons. rainfall totals reached 76 points Thursday through Saturday, while Bendora received about 50 points in the same period. Experts say the ACT would need about 200 points to ease agriculture stress and 500 points to negate water restrictions.

Canberra Bureau of Meteoroogy Bendora Nwo Cotter Bendorn

Surveyor 7 Moon Probe Launch and Tracking Update

Surveyor 7 blasted off on a 200000 mile mission yesterday with Tidbinbilla Tracking Station in the ACT reporting normal progress. The unmanned 3288 lb spacecraft began tracking at 5 20 pm, contact broke at 11 40 pm, with plans to resume at 2 30 pm today as it aims for a noon landing on Wednesday near Tycho crater after a 66 hour flight. Scientists in California anticipate a guided soft touchdown in rugged lunar terrain.

Tidbinbilla IASA California Tycho

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