21 Jun 1967
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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jun 21, 1967
Page
1
An auction conducted at an unidentified venue progressed with bids around 21 750 dollars for Red Hill lease items while other lots moved at 14 000 to 28 400 dollar ranges. Witnesses reported excitement as bidders competed amid noisy proceedings and an auctioneer restrained funds.
Abandoned yacht Tiki Jit is the focus of a salvage race about 200 miles north of Nant Cape, with multiple salvage parties racing to be first. The Royal Automobile Club of Victoria and other officials are involved, while funding and legal actions feature in the unfolding effort. reports detail bidders, locations, and an auction timeline.
Nearly 400 students at a state university voted to retain a controversial gag at a noisy assembly. The motion drew sharp exchanges as witnesses described tense scenes, with several supporters threatening resignation if restrictions persisted.
Weather alerts across Queensland warn of heavy rain and flood risk for coast and inland areas including Burdekin and Belyando while a contested by election looms. Debates over student interests and campus issues surface amid continued political contention and reshaping of party lines.
The Senate narrowly rejected proposed postal rate hikes, with debates centering on government revenue and the impact on PMG charges. Senators Murphy and Ancryt expressed concerns about post office revenue claims, while the government argued the plan would boost income between 15 and 17 million dollars. The division came after a contentious budget session tied to impending elections.
A BBC AP report notes eight British soldiers killed in Aden as Arab fighters engage British troops. The article also covers political maneuvers in Australia and Britain over independence in Aden and South Arabia, warning of potential security measures and the possible deployment of naval or air forces.
Five Launceston nursing sisters survived a harrowing trek through rough bush on the Freyeiict Peninsula to reach a beach after being cut off. They endured hunger and exposure for about a day before rescue, speaking of their ordeal and naming fellow carers from Coles Bay and nearby areas.
Fragmentary OCR reads late news items about Hibs and various teams. Mentions possible bets, standings, and unnamed players with unclear actions. No clear events, dates, or organizations remain readable.
A report from Page 5 outlines fading hopes for a summit between President Johnson and the Russian Premier Rosyen as they delayed plans for talks. The piece notes divisions over Middle East elements and prospects of agreement.
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