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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jun 19, 1967
Page
10
In Brisbane a street fight between mods and rockers left two youths with head injuries and another vehicle damaged as fights spilled along Adelaide Street.Eyewitnesses report about 30 teenagers battled using rocks and pick handles, while a passing car and nearby pedestrians were caught in the chaos.
A NSW Senate discussion centers on ACT voting rights and self government. The motion calls for ACT residents to vote in federal elections and for broader reforms including housing services, employment aid, and protections for deserted wives, framed within a push for state level authority.
Washington reports that Prime Minister Hart and President Johnson met at Camp David with tensions over the Middle East crisis looming. Johnson appeared unsmiling and declined attendance at the UN emergency session as Kosygin prepared to speak. A televised address was planned to address the Middle East and allied economic issues. Australian Opposition Leader Whitlam arrived in London for talks with British officials on policy and defense. Dr Cairns suggested Johnson and Holt meeting would do little to ease the broader tensions.
Melbourne Sunday report on Geofrey Mallet of Williamstown who stored a 43-foot delta-wing prototype Vitean chamber in his 48-foot backyard. The craft, shipped from Australia for testing by the Department of Supply, costs about 3100 pounds at auction. Mrs Mallet voices pride and concern about the ambitious project and its impact on home life.
Sydney Sunday report quotes Methodist Church leader Gribble condemning racial discrimination in New Guinea. He cites ongoing housing and education inequities and urges the church to eliminate vestiges of segregation while acknowledging persistent prejudice among white settlers.
Melbourne unions plan a crucial meeting and possible nation wide 24 hour stoppage in protest against the total wage decision. ACTU secretary H Souter warns arbitral system should ease industry disruption rather than save. Delayed Metal Trades claims add to the pressure.
Melbourne papers recall Lord Baillieu as a mild magnate who led a public and private life marked by service. He leaves seven sons, a daughter, and a widow, with the estate passing to his eldest son Wilt Estizn Hie. A funeral at St John’s Church of England will be followed by a private cremation at Speingvate Cemetery.
A garbled report mentions Lord Bafthew receiving CMG in 1929 and references to the British Empire in 1948. It notes Australia Workers Union concerns and a speech on strategic regions, with comments about economic exploitation and wartime roles. The text is fragmented and difficult to parse for clear events.
A toddler died after drowning in a backyard pond in Melbourne's suburbs while several children played nearby. Police said the boy, David Nicholson Reid, was found in distress as others watched. The incident occurred during a day of activity near Shepparton and Narrabunidah residents were mentioned in related notes.
The Australian Television Council challenged the Australian Broadcasting Control Board over programs featuring roller games and world championship wrestling. It condemned violence and offensive behavior, calling the shows undesirable and outside accepted standards. Respondents noted continued flouting of rules by wrestlers referees and commentators drawing criticism from viewers. The council may use the protest at a national television congress to push for stricter oversight.
The proagonists lined up on Saturday for a deafening concert at the Albert Hall in Canberra. Nine competing pop groups performed as the International Bulletin of the Sounds staged a lively event. Vocalist Perry Wright and the Mystics drew intense attention as Wright led his group to capture the crowd with a standout musical sound.
Rain did not break drought but slightly eased drought conditions in the Capbersa region. A brief shower around Goulburn offered minor relief while Queanbeyan to the west reported minimal rainfall, with a recorded deficit under 15 inches.
A Canberra taxi drivers association plans a weekend meeting to press for tougher driver screening and license tests. The group aims to create a representative body to dictate standards and prevent unqualified driving while outlining broader industry concerns amid unsettled weather and rising temperatures in the region.
The first residential leases in Belconnen are offered for sale with 264 leases to be auctioned across Aranda Macequarie Pearce Torrent Raver Mawe son and nearby blocks. Auctions occur this morning and tomorrow with further sales planned for Wednesday and September.
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