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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jan 27, 1967
Page
1
Weather bulletin reports rain likely again today and strong winds across suburbs. A cyclone near Mackay, with 70 mph winds, is expected to move northeast, bringing rain and gusts up to 14 miles per hour in inland areas. Localities from North East to St Lawrence brace for worsening conditions as the system tracks southward.
Melbourne report notes premiers of RSW and Viewria will meet the Federal Government on February 15 to discuss finance. Sir Henry Bolle, premier, announced talks would be held in Canberra just before the Loan Council meeting on February 16 and 17.
Fragmentary report notes a rate near seven percent and mentions names Healey Tantonn and Crane air, with limited readable context about a financial or industrial matter. No clear event, date, or location is extractable.
Ronald Ryan's lawyers will seek another stay from trial judge Mr Justice Starke tomorrow. They already petitioned the Queen to intervene, aiming to halt the Tuesday execution for the 195, 463 murder case. Religious leaders and law teachers are expected to petition as well while unions plan protests in Melbourne.
A custody case in the Supreme Court involves two daughters aged 12 and 9. The mother asks for the girls to return from England, citing family disruption and seeking orders for custody. The father, Dr Peter Norman of London, is represented by counsel in the matter heard in Sydney.
Canberra students face longer study paths as the principal, Mr F J Jeffery, adopts new diploma courses after the NSW Department of Technical Education raises standards. About 30 to 40 percent of those under the old course would not obtain qualifications, with most future training moved to Sydney or outside Canberra.
A disrupted Australian political row unfolds as officials and educators weigh the impacts of a controversial event. The report cites Mrs. Ryan, the Pentridge prison context, and comments from Premier Sir Henry Bolte about state responsibilities and potential policy shifts amid rising tensions.
Hong Kong dispatches state China confirmed its army moved into Manchuria to aid in capturing 300 events linked to Chairman Tse-tung. Reports from Japanese correspondents cited wall porters claiming armed provinces were taken amid clashes across north east and north west China and Tibet.
Sukarno faced military pressure to quit as Colonel Subardinan demanded an end to divided leadership or risk civil war. Sukarno offered resignation only if elections due before July show loss of public support. Palace tensions rose with Suporto arrested and barbed wire around Merdeka Palace. General Suharto reportedly drafting constitutional removal plans.
Indonesian Foreign Minister Malth announces intent to safeguard relations with Australia at the opening of the new Australian embassy in Djakarta. He says cooperation will strengthen Pacific security and peace. Australia’s External Affairs Minister Hasluck says Australia Day in Monera reflects shared goals amid difficulties.
In Jakarta political observers shift from Sukarno’s survival to when and how he will relinquish power and the potential consequences. General Suharto’s inner circle looms as the decisive figure, with many predicting a rally around October and a possible gradual removal rather than abrupt collapse. The mood is tense as analysts weigh whether the president will concede or be forced from office through political pressure or force.
Saigon reports that South Vietnam appoints Lieutenant General Vien as defence and war minister replacing Lieutenant General Ng Huu Co who was sacked by the military junta. Prime Minister Ky attends an emergency meeting as senior officers falter in leadership while an overseas goodwill trip to Formosa is cited.
A fragment from Page 5 reports Prime Minister Mrr Hott addressing Australia Day, with remarks on Vietnam remains and US Defence Secretary McNamara saying Vietcong cannot win. Page 7 notes Prime Minister Wilson’s cautious encouragement after talks, while Page 16 reports Britain cutting bank rates from 7.1% to 6% per cent.
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