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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jun 01, 1967
Page
2
Brisbane reports the Winton inquiry found the Ansett-ANA Viscount VH RMI's flaps and undercarriage retracted before the crash. A Civil Aviation Department expert testified the disaster began with flap and gear issues during approach to Winton aerodrome.
The United Nations was urged as the prime tool for world peace by High Commissioner S. T. Stewart at a Commonwealth Day luncheon in Canberra. He warned the UN could be strong or weak depending on member nations and stressed global interdependence amid contemporary pressures. The report also discusses aircraft crash investigations with timing details and ongoing inquiry into rotor failures and cabin blower fires aboard VH-RMI.
A Sydney bank robber captured at Tumut on April 14 was sentenced to eight years for robberies at Yass Brisbane and Melbourne. Police told the court the man stole from three branches totaling 3,080 dollars and that the case was heard at Sydney Quarter Sessions.
Supreme Court heard a case linking Trantino to a bank hold up in which he allegedly acted as treasurer while steering the operation. Evidence traces him from Beaconsfield Bank to Kingsford Smith Airport where a former councillor and Albert Cockrell, a farmer, rented a car to travel to Brisbane. The DA seeks to recover about 3 080 pounds amid allegations of a broader scheme connected to the Otway Shire.
The Minister for the Interior Mr Anthony extended the Canberra abattoir report deadline to May 31. The ACT Advisory Council must present its findings by then after cabinet delay. Council chair J H Pead said progress was hindered by lack of access and that members have faced restrictions. The council aims to complete investigations within the extended period.
Up to six divorcees a year are being married in Anglican churches in the Canberra Goulburn diocese. Assistant Bishop C A Warren said the diocese relaxed the rule banning church ceremonies for divorcees. Bishop K J Clements of Canberra Goulburn could approve weddings for divorcees after consultation with parish clergy, without needing Synod or Primates approval.
Specialists of the Australian Institute of Horticulture will be at Monara Mall tomorrow night and Saturday morning to assist home gardeners with their problems.
The Department of Works plans changes to reduce sewerage odours from Weston Creek treatment works. Measures include moving dried sludge for burning and chlorinating incoming sludge. Minister Anthony stated improvements should appear within weeks as authorities pursue elimination of nuisance affecting Curtin and Government House areas.
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