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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jul 30, 1966
Page
1
SURFERS PARADISE Friday reports a dramatic last minute shift by Labor leader Mr Calwell reversing the party's official state aid policy. The move occurred late in the afternoon and unsettled supporters and critics alike.
Fragmented OCR shows Britain reporting economic shocks with price hikes on over 308 household goods and US plans for five new space missions. Royalist views appear amid scattered lines about crosswords, TV arts, finance, and a lottery listing.
Mutiny and clashes erupted among loyalist and dissident Nigerian Army units in Lagos over control of the airport amid plans to overthrow the military government. Reports describe disciplined troops mutinying and seizing key facilities as political turmoil roils the region.
Delegates at a Labor conference wrestled with policy on direct State aid to education while amid upheaval in Nigeria where loyalist forces moved to quash a coup. A split vote on resolving conditions for state or territory aid ended with a narrow outcome as tensions rose.
Indonesian President Sukarno reiterated his power and kept confrontation rhetoric, but government sources say Bangkok accord with Malaysia remains intact and negotiations proceed. Malaysia expects early peace while Suharto’s patience message reassures allies amid economic strain and public doubt.
Allan Morrison, one year old, sheltered in his playpen as the Mirage crashed nearby. The pilot ejected, the aircraft exploded, and debris shattered windows while a fire engine and ambulance rushed to the scene near Queanbeyan and Fairbairn RAAF Base. The boy and his mother Mrs Mary Douglas Morrison were uninjured beyond minor mouth bruising.
In a tense sequence authorities pursued suspects described as dangerous, with reports indicating they eluded capture after a rapid chase through urban streets. Police urge witnesses to come forward as investigations continue.
The Board of the School for General Studies at the Australian National University has extended the year end study vacation by three days after a petition from undergraduates. Keith Baker said students welcomed the extension but uphold the two-week vacation principle. A submission will be made to start 1987’s first term earlier by one week.
New Zealand moves to allow Anzac Day activities after 1pm under a new bill. Parliament considers legislation from the Minister for Internal Affairs. The measure enables certain public fixtures and social events on Anzac Day previously restricted.
The ACT Rural Lessees Association weighs a proposal to raise £3000 via a penny per acre levy on all leases north of Trdhin billa. The fund would compensate at £2 per acre for lands withdrawn from leasing and be placed under Government control.
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