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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Jul 16, 1968

Page

18

No action on anti-draft booklet reported

The Federal Government would take no action at this stage against youths who published and distributed a pamphlet titled How folly join the army. Renfree said the pamphlet was reported and police cited the Attorney General's representative. The pamphlet appeared at universities in Melbourne and elsewhere weeks ago, advising national service selection and shipment details.

Commonwealth Crown HB. Renfree Renfree SM Rowen Melbourne Banheria Thera

Migrants Sought from South America by Australia

Sydney reports that Australia may obtain migrants from South America says Minister for Immigration Snedden after returning from an overseas tour. He stated he was most interested in sourcing migrants from that region.

South America Sydney Australia Snedden South Americ

Australia plans to boost migration from Europe and the Americas

A senior official outlines Australia’s 1966 shift to non European migrants plus skilled non Europeans. He notes policy changes since March 1966 admitting Asians and others while stressing population will remain European in basis. US offices handle about 60 000 inquiries yearly aiming for 2700 net migrants.

South America Ausstralia Australia Fife Sned Fsen Ss “Tam Furene Britain

Cripple Claims Damages From Killer

In Brisbane, a man crippled by a murderer's bullet sued Frank Joseph Sachar in District Court for damages. Sachar, serving a life sentence in Boggo Road Gaol, was convicted of the April 23, 1966, shooting at Sherwood that killed Wilschut's wife. Wilschut, a former laboratory technician at Queensland University, seeks compensation for loss of income, loss of amenities, and related injuries. The case follows a prior Supreme Court judgment against Sachar when he failed to appear.

Brisbane Alesandra Hospital Frank Joseph Sachar Boxgo Road Sachar Wilschut Fife Sherwood Queensland University Wil Saehar Wichat Brishaine Wilrchat Hadeen Colin

Public toilets protest prompts planned meetings in Chifley

Mr B K Raslin a Chifley chemist proposes four public meetings to press for a public toilet at the Chifley shopping centre after two unauthorised lavatories were dismantled. Inspectors of the Interior department have removed the makeshift facilities amid a dispute over funding and provision for public toilets.

B. K. Raslin Chifley Deiment of the Interior Rarlin Ines Racin 1 Walfmieninn Catal Develon Ment Commission Broadfoot Barlin Queensland Srais Nsw Stie Andy Jin

Australian troops report mine blast fatalities and operations

In Phuoc Tuy Province Vietnam an Australian mine explosion injured several soldiers while 27 farm workers died in Australia from accidents. The Royal Australian Infantry and SAS units joined Operation Albany and Blue Mountain, with air strikes destroying enemy bunkers and trenches as the task force pursued results along the eastern coast.

Phuoc Tuy Vietnam Sydney Fital Indus Lysll Simpson Dubbo Nsw Ruses Long Hai Cuperation Albany Lang Hain Royal Australian Regiment Phil Bennet Perth Phune Tuy Tat

Appeal to Askin over NSW education lag

NSW Teachers Federation seeks an immediate deputation to Premier Askin to address educational delays. A federation spokesman warned a public statement could be issued if the government does not meet the urgent needs noted by the council, including training duration and statewide progress.

Sydney NSW Teachers Federation Askin Nsw Federation Federal Council Heachery Puruls Faihire Federation Benadinot Subus Council NSW Federation

Air Member appointment of commodore announced

The Air Member for Supply and Equipment was named yesterday as the new commodore, reflecting a senior appointment within the service. The announcement confirms the selection and outlines the duties tied to the role.

Cleary

Heated carriages on Canberra train from Sydney Sundays

A Sunday run from Sydney to Canberra now features electrically heated carriages. The upgrade covers the train departing at approximately 1:25 pm, enhancing passenger comfort on the return journey.

Canberra Sydney By Theieaten Se

Fires of Justice at Huonville Court Fight for New Building

Hobart reports a lawyer waited outside in freezing winter cold at the Huonville Courthouse as critics call for a new facility. Tresor Treweek cites antiquated facilities and urgent need while noting a cold waiting area for witnesses and defendants. A plan to light a fire again next month is mentioned.

Hobart Huonville Todig Tresor Treweek

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