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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jan 24, 1968
Page
1
In Melbourne Reverend Neil Glover plans to consult legal advisers about appealing a finding by Anglican Archbishop Dr F Woods who labeled his conduct disgraceful in a clergyman. Glover said he was unsure about pursuing an appeal to the Appellate tribunal and preferred not to relive the controversy.
A seven man tribunal found Mr Glover guilty of conduct disgraceful for marrying Miss Marion Mupas while his first wife lived. He was cleared of discipline charges. Stripped of the vicarage near Christ Church Report, he plans to seek ministry in another diocese and consult lawyers on appeal. His wife expects a child and supports him, while he questions church authority and contemplates leaving Australia.
In Washington on Tuesday reports describe a chaotic scene with unclear details about a likely incident. Names and specifics are obscured by garbled text, but the item references a dramatic event and a crew member with a notable description.
Mr C C Robertson, retiring clerk of the Victorian Parliament, told a Canberra conference that federal taxes strangled state finance. He urged a fairer distribution of income-raising powers between Commonwealth and state governments, arguing Victoria cannot fund development from existing state powers. The remark came during Australia's first conference of presiding officers and parliamentary staff.
Gunner Lennard Edwart Newman, 22, of Briana, was found guilty by a seven officer army court martial of the murder of an Australian army officer. The verdict was pronounced immediately after the trial. Newman was acquitted of the murder of Teuten vant Robert Craham Bite in Vietnam last December. He now faces a potential life sentence after the conviction on the murder charge.
North Korea seized the US Navy intelligence vessel Pueblo after boarding actions by patrol boats off the North Korean coast in the Sea of Japan. The ship carried 87 officers and ratings and was reportedly taken to a North Korean port. A separate clash near Seoul left one police officer and five civilians dead after a running battle with South Korean authorities.
Postal workers resume service after a 12 day strike that halted millions of postal items. Settlement came after five hours of interstate talks involving ACTU chief Mr Monk and officials, with Queensland Victoria South Australia and Tasmania to start work. Postmaster General Hulme warned of multi million dollar losses and urged businesses to avoid bulk postage for two days.
A Melbourne meeting at Festival Hall urged action if pay claims were not heard within 14 days, while Sydney set 10 days. Mr Gi Slater warned the strike hit employers and the public, with volunteers peaking at 4 040 across Australia at peak. Unions list kept to back the stoppage amid government pressure, as states weigh next steps and potential backdowns.
The first Canberra mail run for Sydney was set to depart at 4 am by air, with subsequent airmails to other capitals. Postmaster Me Fo Jacobs said mail hacking would take more than two to three days to clear, predicting only one daily Canberra delivery as canal workers faced dismissal and strike fallout.
NSW officials discussed supplying Canberra with water after reports the Interior Department was examining a penalty for using auxiliary supplies. Tantangara Reservoir could be tapped with Snowy Mountains Authority approval and cooperation from Victoria, NSW and South Australia. Bore water was noted as an alternative, with drilling costs and capacity risks highlighted by experts.
Royal Navy visit announced for next month includes a guided missile destroyer and five frigates with several auxiliaries. The group will face to sit in exercises and display capability as part of annual naval diplomacy.
A brief news item reports a US victory achieved with the help of part-time South Vietnamese government groups, recording a crushing win over North Vietnam as of yesterday. The note references pages 5 and 6 and mentions other sections including poetry, sports, and classifieds.
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