19 Jun 1967
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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jun 19, 1967
Page
1
The first of three Iuaury Mystere 20 jet aircraft for No 34 VIP Transport Squadron arrived at Fairbairn from France on Saturday, drawing admirers. The squadron will add two BAC-NT jet airliners later, widening its fleet to include ten HS 748 turboprops and two large jets for a luxurious service.
Sugar costs increase with projections of about 18 percent rise per pound in markets including Queensland and NSW. Premier Nicklin and federal officials discuss extension of a price support agreement set to expire August 31. Debates focus on renewals and potential electoral impact in the Senate and state governments.
A local constable agreement was extended amid procedural adjustments. Officials report continued collaboration with the constable office to maintain enforcement and community safety through the new term.
A report notes two individuals charged with assault amid broader coverage of Senate elections and political maneuvering. It mentions figures such as Senator Murphy and Senator McClelland, Labour party concerns, sugar pricing talks, and post office disputes affecting campaign dynamics.
Sydney reports shipping lines lost about 3 million dollars after the Suez Canal closure for 13 days. Acting chairman F J Graham of the Overseas Shipping Representatives Association warns delays, higher costs, and idle vessels will press shipping between Australia and Europe. He notes reduced loads, higher rates, and fears for passenger and cargo services while the canal remains shut.
World opinion deplored China’s atmospheric hydrogen bomb test amid alarm in Japan over fallout. Britain and the United States voiced deep regret, while observers in Moscow and Beijing weighed strategic implications and China’s break of a US-Soviet nuclear monopoly. Demonstrations greeted reports in Peking as officials hailed the achievement.
The NSW Teachers Federation cites a survey of about 000 schools showing primary class sizes rising this year. In first and second grade classes, 53.7 percent had 35 or more pupils, while about 170000 pupils in years non-prade were in crowded classes. The federation aims for 37 or fewer per class.
A government survey notes that over 30 percent of total schools face makeshift classrooms. Many schools use oversized or unsafe spaces, with some facilities heated or lit poorly. The report cites postwar construction delays, inadequate funding, and costs of up to $140,000 for improved buildings.
The US delegate told a UN General Assembly special session that America would cooperate with Russia in seeking peaceful, just Middle East solutions. Russian Prime Minister Kasyplis, flying from Moscow, did not speak at the assembly as expectations grow for his policy statement.
Fragmentary report notes TANFL Kingness and a summit conference to be held before next Saturday. Mention of Arab State proposing summit talks to Ateney after the Gizeh aggression. Also references joint Arch mpptaneh and preparations near the palate at barley with future actions hinted.
AUCKLAND Sunday (AAP) reports a housewife who dreamed her husband would win. She tied the Aristo Pair Linda TAR double at Te Ammoldi races and the bet paid off. Three years earlier she dreamed Wee Amyn won at Ellerslie and Jerib won days later.
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