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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jul 07, 1967
Page
1
The Government's decisive action in the House today by the Minister for Education Mr Loveday states Mr John Murrie will not receive promotion. An inquiry commission will review the matter, and the outcome remains unresolved.
In a council move, Ulysses is discussed for a private screening after filtering authorities consider banning a film. The episode touches on a royal commission, salary questions for a headmaster, and school protests linked to parents advising against sending children to a shop. The report also notes Bangkok hosting a regional conference site and ASPAC coordination.
A three ton steel safe toppled through the floor during a wheeling at the Commonwealth Bank ANU branch. The massive load broke a wooden trolley and the floor, injuring a worker briefly. The safe became wedged, with shattered debris around it as attempts to raise it failed. No one was seriously hurt.
Federal Opposition Leader Whitlam returned from overseas and condemned Australia’s involvement in Vietnam. He urged a reassessment, saying Australia’s alliance with the United States should not entrench ongoing bombing and military action. Whitlam urged broader diplomatic stance and questioned recent government assertions.
Police confiscated five films thought to have circulated for months in Canberra, with at least one Australian-made title, seized in Fyshwick. Investigators say the films, tied to private viewing networks, may breach ACT laws and could lead to court actions with Attorney General consent required. The incident sparked public fear and a political volley as officials discuss censorship and foreign influence fears.
President Mobutu announced foreign mercenaries had landed at Kisangani and that white settlers attacked government troops at Bukavu. He declared a state of emergency and appealed for African military aid. Reports claimed Kisangani and Buhay were captured and a plan to install Fabumte as head of government was discussed.
The report describes a swamp spreading over sports fields, forcing disruption to local games and facilities. It mentions affected venues, muddy conditions, and concerns from school officials about safety and accessibility, with lingering impacts on athletic activities and scheduling.
In Darwin the Northern Territory Licensing Court heard a clash over hotel licensing. Swan Brewery sought a free house license as it opened a new hotel in Darwin and plans four more across the Territory. Mr Michal Haspiliay acted for Swan while Mr Espatis questioned the arrangements.
The Bank of New South Wales attacks government policy promoting growth in the movie industry and warns it will reduce competition and diversity. At Bangkok talks, sharp policy differences surface. Bombers hit North Viet Nam targets near the Laotian border as regional powers forecast stronger involvement from Australia and New Zealand in security matters.
The NSW Fire Brigade Employees Union official Mr JW Lambert stated today that a costly incident occurred involving uniformed personnel in Sydney. The report notes that 22 minutes elapsed and a partial blast or event was contained, with details limited due to damaged OCR text.
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