13 Jun 1967
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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jun 13, 1967
Page
1
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A large fire at a furniture warehouse in Queanbeyan last night destroyed hundreds of thousands of dollars in stock. Firefighters from Queanbeyan and Canberra battled the blaze, which began around 2:45 pm, with crews pumping water and using hoses to contain the flames.
An Australian official said that a cruiser has been located in the Lombok Straits between Java and Sumatra, where the Perth was sunk in 1942. Diver Dave Warchett credited with the find after ten dives, amid current up to six knots.
Bureau officials say today and this month will stay warm with temperatures likely to exceed normal June levels. Forecasters estimate average highs near 8 degrees above typical values, signaling a hotter spell as the month progresses.
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Labor branches clash over Vietnam policy with three SRC members resigning and a no confidence motion under consideration. The report notes student unrest, UN lines on the war, and broader regional casualties in the Middle East while detailing local legal and police interactions in Canberra.
A Melbourne woman was freed in Greece as the Australian Labor Party faced internal divisions over Vietnam policy. At state conferences in NSW and Victoria, motions opposed compulsory national service for Vietnam but critics argued policy shifts could threaten unity and national defense.
Sydney and Melbourne petition signatories protest censorship of four films at the Wash Sydney Film Festival. NSW ALP Conference opposes immediate Vietnam troop withdrawal and supports censorship exemptions. Melbourne youths and university reps resign over motion restricting debate rights.
Fragmented and chaotic report describes two deaths during U S riots with references to police clashes, political maneuvers, and international reactions. Mentions of Melbourne, Syria, and claimed associations hint at a broad, unsettled context.
Scavenging children uncover medical waste including blood soaked bundles and hypodermic needles along a lane behind Kingston Shopping Centre. Refuse appears to originate from a nearby surgery and is described as sealed and dangerous. Police have been alerted to the hazardous situation.
A rugby captain suffered a back injury during a tour in Nelson New Zealand. He required hospital inspection and potential surgery, with officials stating the back injury could affect his participation in upcoming matches. A department inquiry noted issues with waste disposal and storage on the tour site, prompting safety warnings and calls for proper garbage handling.
United Press International correspondent Joseph Grigg reports four Egyptian armoured divisions were wiped out in the Sinai Desert. He compares the scene to El Alamein and notes the Israeli tally of 679 dead and 2,653 wounded, 259 seriously, as announced by the Isfacht military command.
Heavy floods cause widespread damage along the NSW north coast with areas inundated and hundreds evacuated. The disaster prompts officials to assess losses while residents brace for continuing high waters.
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