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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jul 30, 1968
Page
4
Leonard Ward discusses road safety, driver skill, and speed as he critiques public attitudes toward traffic deaths in Australia. He argues for better driving education, realistic speed understanding, and responsible use of technology to reduce fatalities on highways and streets.
French driver Jean-Pierre Beltoise clinched victory in the Zandvoort Grand Prix as tragedy struck when British racer Chris Lambert died after a crash in the final, while Derek Bell led early heat action before his withdrawal. Lam bert’s death overshadowed the event as other drivers faced mechanical issues and safety debates lingered.
The 1968 Rothmans International Southern Cross Rally route survey team in Canberra predicts a tough race. Allan Lawson and John Arter tested the 550 mile Sydney Canberra section, noting most competitors will not have a clean sheet. The rally begins October 9 in Sydney with early morning passes through Braidwood and Queanbeyan, a rest stop in Canberra, and Canberra drivers among the entrants. International classifications from the Monte Carlo Rally will apply for the first time.
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