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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jan 16, 1967
Page
1
Police identify a body found near Cooma and report new leads linked to an Adelaide woman. Investigators note a previously published account mentions a Snowy River area missing woman. current inquiry suggests a two to seven year concealment, with threats and a buried remains claim.
A fragmented report notes two false alarms at Annern’s fire station were answered during a trial period totaling 28 incidents yesterday.
AAP report notes the appointment of the Anglican primate for the Bath and Wells diocese in England. Details are unclear due to fragmented OCR, but the move concerns church leadership within the English structure and implications for the diocese.
Peking reports a factional clash among Chinese forces as Mao era tensions surface. Posters denounce rival leaders Li Zedong and Chou Enlai while security forces clamp down and the Red Guards mobilize amid suspensions, self criticism, and reorganizational moves.
Moscow reports quote Pravda branding Mao Tse Lung's policies as a great tragedy used to suppress workers and peasants in China. The piece notes growing international tensions as the cultural revolution draws reaction, with Soviet leaders and allies voicing concern over Beijing's stance and its impact on Communist unity.
Ambulance crews treated about 60 surfers at Tathra Beach after bluebottle stings closed the area for two hours. Reports say stings were severe at several beaches including Newport and Wollongong. Bushfire danger rose as NSW baked in heat waves with Parramatta up to 96 degrees.
Leadership contenders Cairns and Crean will march with Federal Opposition Leader Calwell to Government House Melbourne next Sunday. Cairns will join Calwell at Canberra protest outside Parliament House on Wednesday. Demonstrations are planned in Sydney and Brisbane as well, while a pamphlet opposing Ky’s visit circulates in Canberra.
Fragmented report quotes Australian opposition leader Mr Calwell saying if sane, the United States might bomb Peking before the next election. He accuses President Johnson of already destroying thousands via napalm and phosphorous in Vietnam. Other figures, Whitlam and Cairns, are noted with uncertain remarks as the discussion touches federal policy and Melbourne leadership.
A man aged 41 named Stanislav Dawideiaki from Elizabeth Crem cent Queanbeyan drowned at Cotter Pool near Casuarina Sands yesterday afternoon. Lifesaving patrol formed a line from shore while police and St John Ambulance attended. Despite mouth-to-mouth resuscitation and oxygen, the body was recovered after about seven minutes in the water.
Smugglers face legal action in a South Korea courtroom. The report notes Emma Acas Coliidon among those involved as the case proceeds, highlighting charges and court dates on Page 4.
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