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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jun 15, 1971
Page
1
In Sydney a man will appear at Livers Pool Court this morning charged with murdering a middle aged woman whose body was found in Campbellton. Doctors have not established the cause of death. The report continues on page 3.
NSW reported 25 weekend fatalities on the Hume Highway and across the state. A Victorian couple died in a head on crash near Jugiong, while a 17 year old daughter survived. the toll for the year reached 565, with officials citing wet roads and limited visibility as contributing factors and ongoing safety belt campaigns. In Victoria the Queen's Birthday toll was 11, the lowest in seven years, while South Australia recorded six deaths and Queensland 11. Tasmania had four, Western Australia one, and Canberra saw a police constable die after a vehicle incident on the Barton Highway.
Australian forces in Vietnam mounted their largest operation in over a year, involving about 1,500 troops aimed at destroying Vietcong bases near Phuoc Tuy and Long Khanh, 35 miles east of Saigon. Eight Australians were killed and 18 wounded overall, with heavy losses reported after initial progress and subsequent ambush attacks.
In Leeds on Monday the British Attorney General charged former RAF sergeant Nicholas Prager with supplying Czechoslovakia in 1961 with details of a radar device for V bomber jets carrying Britain's hydrogen bombs. The trial opened in a heavily guarded court in the northern England city.
NSW ALP congress lifts a 28 year ban on former Premier J T Lang. Lang, now 95, is expected to apply for party membership soon and be readmitted after decades of splits. The vote drew lively debate but broad support as left and right united to rejoin Lang and reconcile party factions.
An Air Force C135 jet carrying 24 people crashed in the Pacific while flying from American Samoa to Hawaii. There was no immediate indication of any survivors, reports said.
The ACT defeated NSW 169 to 101 in Brisbane to claim their first National Second Division Australian rules title in 22 years. Dave Morgan scored a record 12 goals for ACT as the standout in the final. NSW also faced a strong performance from Canberra with other sport highlights noted from rugby and hockey selections and the Brisbane Cup result with jockey Ron Quinton aboard Royal Shah.
Mrs Geraldine Brodrick of Hughes Canberra gave birth to nine babies early yesterday, two were stillborn and three others died last night. One surviving baby, the first born a 2lb 2oz girl, is in satisfactory condition, while the other three remain of concern to doctors. Royal Hospital for Women reports no change in their status since this morning.
A hospital statement at 6pm reports no change in the four babies' condition since 10am. The first born girl weighing 2lb 2oz remains unchanged, while the other three infants weigh 12oz, 11 1b, and 12oz with two girls and a boy still of concern. Doctors, nurses, and staff are praised for their work as investigations continue and a future press briefing is planned.
Port Moresby Administrator L W Johnson warned the rapidly developing capital risks slums crime unemployment and moral pollution as he opened the Papuan Agricultural Show. He urged early clear eyed action by Papuan New Guineans and Europeans alike to banish want and foster inclusive civic responsibility.
Monsoon rains worsen conditions in refugee camps as pneumonia cases surge. Officials launch rain and air lift to move thousands from overcrowded border areas to central India, aided by trains and international aircraft. Donations mount in Canberra and Australian groups pledge further support.
The Government has not announced a superintendent for Woden Hospital though medical opinion says it should be done well before completion. Eight men faced Sydney and Brisbane courts over alleged banknote and fax stamp forgery totaling about 15 million. US Defence Secretary Laird warned withdrawal from Vietnam could ruin Paris negotiations. Israel's Prime Minister Meir pledged protection of shipping after a tanker shelling incident. A leading Australian political scientist urged a program to explain Australia to Japan amid growing tension. World and pages noted.
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