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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jul 28, 1966
Page
4
A group of 30 Japanese undergraduates led by Mini Yamaguchi Mr A Yamana and Min T Adachi toured Australia University yesterday threatening to report on the Australian way of life and its relation to Japan to help fund part of their trip expenses.
In Brisbane on Wednesday the Criminal Court found Tate Voday dangerous for driving after a fatal crash on Surfers Paradise Isle. Leshie Frith was charged with dangerous driving causing death. Mr Justice Douglas imposed a 400 dollar fine, six months imprisonment by default, and a three year driving ban. The defendant pleaded not guilty. The Crown argued the case involved reckless conduct.
Sydney reports rising bank robberies spark fears for officers safety. The Australian Bank Officials Association cites need for police and security measures to protect staff, urging extended safeguards and faster armed response to raids. The group notes officers face dangerous situations as criminals target banks.
Canberra and Melbourne reports say Liberals held a party for Prime Minister Holt after a televised raid on riding schools. RSPCA officials inspected sites linked to the party branches in Woden Valley and Yeunnan, preparing court action over horses injured in training. Police noted several assaults and robberies tied to rural areas, while authorities stressed enhanced security checks at facilities using riding gear and alarm installations. The PM’s overseas trip preceded the event, and officials indicated ongoing investigations across NSW and North Queensland into horse welfare and security lapses.
In the UN Trusteeship Council, a heated exchange erupted between Australia and the Soviet Union as the council neared draft conclusions on conditions in the Australian Trust Territory of Nauru. Soviet delegate Ustinov accused Australia of colonialism while Australian representative Dudley McCarthy rebutted Soviet colonial holdings in the Pacific.
The text describes a U S gift to Keomarri and remarks by Mr Hanich about a renovation or renewal of a house project. It mentions accommodation for about 120 handicapped people and the need for an attached section and rent, with references to ambassadors and families connected to the project and ongoing questions about funding and implementation.
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