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Newspaper

Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Jun 09, 1969

Page

12

Equity Court refuses receiver for company affairs

In Sydney the Equity Court refused to appoint a receiver for the company and its affairs. The bank demanded settlement of an overdraft exceeding 500000. The court withheld judgment on several motions seeking more time to examine the company’s financials. Artist Russell Drysdale awaited a National Memorials Committee decision on his portrait of the Prime Minister taken at a Gosford home.

Sydney Equity Ant Equity Court A. G Alenandex Wilts Cipilys Commonwealth Trading| Bank Jin Fredito St. M. Howe Tysticg Street Justice Street Olyah Russell Drysdale Prine Gorton Pryndall Whystall Gosford Natinant Drysdale Ings Parliament

Portrait of Prime Minister Draws Mixed Feelings in Canberra

The painting by Russell Drysdale, depicting the Prime Minister in a serious pose beside a bookcase, drew mixed reactions. Canberra officials discussed a discretionary award of 5000 pounds and possible coverage of Drysdale’s expenses while awaiting formal decisions on whether to return or display the portrait.

Kings Hall Gorton Russell Drysdale Tony Expleton Mit Canberra Drysdle Iota Hospital Tev Drysdale

Wounded in action in South Vietnam five RAR soldiers named

Army Headquarters in Canberra announced that five soldiers from the battalion Royal Australian Regiment were wounded in a mortar attack in Phuoc Tay Province. The report lists additional wounded on Friday and Saturday including Corporal Geoffrey William, Lance Corporal Johannes van der Hel, Private Eric, Trooper David Gilbert Hoy, and others, with details on units and home towns such as Elizabeth SA, Kalgoorlie, Kellerberring WA, and NSW.

Canberre RAR Phouc Tay Navn An Artoural Corps Priday Shenk Chany Conde Tan Geoffrey William Ere Nara Conporm Barry Winsai Hennig Marned Puckir Pinelemene Ts One Robert Jobin Lormen Saliadron Frag Canailon Sai Tet Mospita Gafty Gran Mov Foon Ale Ha Gowne Nsw Truent Wands Trugnar Tadney Malin Beerhiyy Ly Igeried Nairagin Ted Ningle Mulional Service Bian Kellerberring

Qantas Sells Boeing Jets Amid Sale Talks

Qantas announced the sale of four superseded Boeing passenger jets with prices not disclosed for commercial reasons. Braniff International is purchasing some aircraft, with negotiations having taken a week before a Sydney contract signing. The sale follows Qantas phasing out older jets from its Sydney base and involves remaining Concordes and 7075 models under review by aviation authorities.

Sydmey Qantas Boeing Braniff — Inter Ran Quins Bacings Wosing Jotercontinentals

Warning To Parents Across Brisbane Over Student Undermining

Brisbane reports quote Premier Hie Petersen warning parents about alleged elaborate schemes to undermine authority and corrupt youth. He cites pamphlets titled Rules for Revel and accuses anarchist-driven groups of targeting primary and secondary students to erode religion, virtue, and civil order. A related Sydney note mentions a 21-year-old teacher among eight arrested in NSW amid unrest and calls to preserve morality.

Esse Ak Asi Teese Pam Sydney Vital Industries Easiois Nsw Ottton Eteeel Ab Meinsty Street Bperiouy Ronenss Inion Siete Cope Democratis Greeniere

PNG Faces Teacher Shortage Ahead of 1970 School Year

The Papua New Guinea government aims to recruit at least 120 teachers for primary, secondary, and technical roles before the 1970 school year. Minister Balnes announces campaigns to fill vacancies, with postings to close around June.

Tery Sender Papua New Guinea Binemal Territories Mr Balnes Sata Balnes Dena Capaign

Two blind men injured in Victorian car smash near Wodonga

Melbourne Sunday report states two young men, Owen Fones aged 20 of Mhurgy and Frans ois Rusell aged 21 of Wodonga, were ejected from a car on the Muirmy Valley Highway and suffered severe facial injuries requiring eye removal after transfer to Wodonga Bare Hospital. Reginald Woodall aged 21 of Albury sustained arm leg and facial injuries. All three remained in satisfactory condition at Wodonga Hospital as police described the crash as one of the worst seen.

Owen Fones Mhurgy Fransois Rusell Wodonga Fes Broker Glass Heine Wodonga Bare Hospital Reginald Woodall Albury Clewe Worlanga Hospital Ign Otal Matthew Pice

Call for Action on Film Laws Sparks Hobart Debate

A fragmented report quotes national figures criticizing film censorship and enforcement. It notes alleged lax oversight by governments, debates over obscenity standards, and references to legal rulings and societal impact. The piece mentions Santamaria and Bjork as involved voices amid broader public outcry.

Hobart Aaateks Rice Ct Inday Santemantn Ahnul Fealion Eraphy Stig Bjork Santamaria Heliain Zestamel Ant Oelof Society Jaume Oka Supreme Cour America Esanse

Australian team finds treatment for pulmonary embolism

Sydney reports that researchers at St Vincent’s Hospital Melbourne have developed a method to dissolve blood clots causing pulmonary embolism. The breakthrough potentially offers life saving relief, with some patients recovering after extended hospital stays. The national health foundation notes the method’s promise amid ongoing trials.

Sydney Sunday Meac St Vincenti Hospital Melbourne

Delay in West Irian Poll Sparks Uncertain Timeline

A lengthy report details a stalled West Irian poll with authorities postponing for days. Officials cite investigations, refugee movements, and security concerns as factors while noting talks with Indonesian authorities aim to restore normal proceedings and safety for civilians amid unrest and border tensions.

Melbourne council criticizes police methods on abortion evidence

Mr John Enwell, reereslery of the Victorian Council for Civil Liberties, condemned tonight methods as allegedly fed by some police to obtain abortion evidence.

Melbourne John Enwell Theictorian Council For Civil Liberties

Coloured migration views outlined in Adelaide debate

In a Sunday report from Adelaide the Opposition Leader Mr Dunstan sums up coloured migration views, arguing Australia needs a balanced intake with backprovinces ready to supply migrants. He cites police observation, housing and job access as key conditions and stresses advantages such as cultural exchange and improved international ties.

Adelaide Australia Mr Divistan Jie Lash Tansuia Hal MiWholse Contentiout Bennett Dunstan Smiths

Drowned man identified near Angus Street bridge

The man found dead near the bridge was Joseph Alfredt Willfimis, 40, a gardens worker of Angus Street Alms. He died at 9 00 am after floundering in the water near the bridge. Local authorities report the incident as a drowning.

Avessant Bridge Fritay Joseph Alfredt ‘Willfimis Marks and Gardens Angus Street Tim

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