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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jan 31, 1967
Page
1
Fragmented account describes a cyclone affecting New South Wales with injuries and evacuations. Reports mention ships, towns, and hospitals impacted, with weather warnings and slow movement toward North Coast areas.
About 30 000 militant students from Djakarta Bogor and Ban J ng marched on the Parliament building to demand President Sukarno’s immediate removal. They presented a petition urging military intervention if advice was ignored. Civil unrest fears rose as a human barricade formed near the Presidential Palace and security forces reinforced guards.
Tolmie reads an affidavit in court alleging a warder fired at Ryan during his Australia escape on December 1, 1945. Crowds gather outside Pent Willie as legal maneuvers unfold with Mr Brusey and Mr Starke arguing over stay of execution and Governor in Council authority.
Chaos erupts outside Pentridge Gaol as 4000 protesters clash during the last minute stay of execution for Ryan. Justice Starke granted the stay after new evidence presented by Ralph Freadman and Peter Brusey, postponing the planned hangings for the murder of warder George Hodson in December. The Privy Council appeal had failed and the Governors awaited further direction.
The Soviet President meets Pope Paul VI in a private audience, marking a first such encounter. Italian crowds greet the visitor warmly as discussions hint at reduced Vietnam conflict tensions and continued Moscow-Rome contacts. The president and ministers head to Moscow tomorrow.
Four soldiers were rescued today after their two foot yacht capsized in rough seas near Brighton Port Phillip. Rescue teams acted quickly as strong winds and choppy water hampered efforts. Local authorities are assessing the incident and the vessel involved.
A disrupted Canberra story details a contested airport road project and language training program for envoys. Reports mention costs, timelines, and government commissions, with officials noting the road through Fyshwick and a bridge to aid diplomatic movement as 1968 approaches.
An assertion that not one Australian diplomat in Southern Asia spoke the local language has been denied by Sir James Plimsoll, Secretary of the Department of External Affairs. The remark prompted questions about language proficiency and diplomatic effectiveness in the region.
The Administrative and Clerical Officers Association questions a claim by Commonwealth Howiely Ltd for eight promissory notes last year. Government halts holiday plans as Chinese New Year is celebrated without official events. British Prime Minister calls for restraint in the eastern area, excluding Tortoken Forces, Australia and Hone Hone. Japan’s Liberal Democrat Party gains power with a larger majority after Sunday’s election. Australia’s development is seen as elevating it as a world power with a proactive role. A professor from the east notes a motors editor Leonard Ward highlighting design and engineering in cornering and steering qualities.
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