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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jun 10, 1968
Page
9
The Australian Consumers Association editorial in Choice condemns automotive service and repair fees as unfair and fraudulent. It notes prices from 250 to 5000 pounds, argues hourly rates are astronomical, and says diagnosis accuracy is alarmingly low while consumer burden remains high.
In Port Macquarie a 22 year old man, Raber Thomas Gardiner of Tuniut, drowned while attempting to rescue a boy at Nobby's Beach. Gardiner and a friend saw a child in trouble, he disappeared after entering the water, the boy reached shore and is hospitalized. Two teachers were washed to their deaths at the same area two years ago.
The Australian National University plans to establish a fourth chair in the Faculty of Law early in 1969. The new professor will implement specialised courses in business and commercial law including international studies. The faculty currently offers an undergraduate law course and postgraduate facilities and hopes to add public law specialisation, notably public international law.
In Brisbane, a soccer player died after collapsing during a match. The victim was 28 year old Austrian Joseph Maier, who had been in Australia seven months. Ten minutes earlier he collided with another player during play.
A Queanbeyan constable grappled for over 30 minutes Saturday morning while trying to arrest a speeding suspect on the Federal Highway north of Canberra. An ensuing clash drew motorists and police from Queanbeyan and Canberra, with the arrestee later charged with speeding and resisting arrest.
Australia and South Vietnam issued a joint communique during Prime Minister Gorton’s visit noting regular consultations are crucial as Paris talks proceed and North Vietnamese attacks and troop infiltration continue. The leaders affirmed South Vietnam’s right to choose its government and praised Australian aid workers.
About 35 people were charged with riotous behaviour after brawls in the streets of Port Moresby following the territorys biggest annual rugby league match in which Papus defeated New Guinea 2 10.
Sir Murray Tyrrell, official secretary to Governors-General since 1947, received a knighthood in the Queen's Birthday Honours List. Born in Kilmore, he began as a PMG messenger and rose to a prominent role shaping Commonwealth government communications. He lives at Mossy Point and enjoys fishing.
BRISBANE Sunday Australia cannot fill Britain’s Far East gap after 1971 withdrawal, stated treasurer Mr McMahon. He told the Queensland State Liberal Party convention at Queensland University that Australia can supplement regional defence efforts, aid stability, and help improve living standards in Southeast Asia. Talks to clarify Australian position continue.
About 40 people attended three sessions on Saturday as convention papers were presented. Delegates from societies in four states reported their activities at the Commonwealth Aerial Phenomena Investigation Organisation weekend event. Unknown individuals and fragmented phrases limit fuller details.
Morphine valued at 66 pounds was seized by customs during a Griffith raid last night. Three men were arrested and a car confiscated. A senior customs official said the exact quantity was not yet known.
Firework preferences shift in Canberra as bungers sell slowly while roman candles vanish from shelves. The Canberra Apex Club plans a show at the Canberra Show with about 1000 Australian dollars in fireworks and will feature the Duntroon Band marching girls and a teen dance.
The NSW State conference of the ALP endorsed a regional defence plan for Southeast Asia within the UN framework. It calls for member nations to contribute personnel and funds for a UN peacekeeping force, possibly based in Singapore, funded and controlled by SE Asian states, replacing SEATO functions. It supports ANZUS, UN nuclear nonproliferation talks, and opposes conscription for Vietnam or outside Australia except in war.
Delegates condemned the Gorton McEwen Government for amendments to the National Service Act and its claimed imposition of intolerable responsibility on Australians. They urged an Australian Peace Corps alternative and civilian service, criticizing alleged mistreatment in custody and advocating civilian testing. Senator Mulvihill proposed a peace corps option. Melbourne conference warned the bill endangers rights and liberties.
Melbourne reports the Victorian State branch of the ALP resisting what it calls political expediency. President W Brown accuses the DLP of vilifying Labor and hindering election chances while backing continued Labor government. A committee will study the Victorian executive's composition, with six conference elected and three state executive chosen members. The conference kept current candidate selection methods while opening a 12 month review of alternatives.
The Australian Labor Party conference banned general preference exchanges with the Country Party and largely condemned CP members as political charlatans and double crossers. A loophole allowed talks when location of preferences might prejudice ALP candidates, surprising State secretary W H Hartley who had sought a full ban.
In Melbourne the Victorian conference declared abortion should be lawful to preserve the patient’s life and prevent physical or mental injury or birth defects. Dr M A Cass noted about 25,000 illegal abortions annually, mainly among married women, and the conference rejected forcing parliamentarians with religious objections to vote for the measure.
The Victorian branch affirmed its opposition to state aid for non government schools. Speakers criticized former State Opposition Leader Mr Stoneham for proposing 3 million dollars in state aid during last year’s election campaign.
Thredbo Village drew about 3000 visitors for opening weekend while Cooma reports 6000Snowy Mountains snowfields bookings and full accommodation. A new Merritts Chair Lift launched by NSW Lands Minister Tom Lewis, with 113 chairs, rises 700 feet.
The Minister for External Affairs Mr Hasluck announced Australia will open an embassy in Lima with a resident chargé d affaires and an ambassador to follow. Peru has had a legation in Canberra since 1963 and has raised its mission to embassy level. An Australian Trade Commissioner has been in Peru for several years.
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