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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jun 29, 1968
Page
1
The price of sliced and wrapped bread climbs on Monday with a 19¢ shop price and 20¢ delivery for a 1 loaf. 4lb wrapped milk loaves rise to 24¢ delivered and 22¢ shop. ACT Bread Manufacturers' Association secretary J F Roberts cites increased costs from baker wages and flour price hikes in December as the cause. NSW prices are now matched.
The ACT Advisory Council and Minister for the Interior Mr Nixon agreed to form a joint committee to study the territory’s future government. The council insisted on a single committee for the whole body, while the minister offered to add officers to join the committee. Both sides indicate lingering tensions over broader powers and the role of the committee, with the council noting progress but awaiting a final form of government. The committee would report to the council and be serviced by its secretariat, while ministers maintain ultimate departmental responsibility. Page 3 continues.
U S B 52 bombers pounded North Vietnamese troop concentrations and base camps about 15 miles southeast of Saigon. Air strikes also hit ammunition dumps as allied forces reported heavy fighting near the DMZ and near Quang Tri city with large Vietnamese casualties.
Los Angeles deputies say four youths with explosives were arrested outside the gaol where Sirhan Bishara Sirhan, 24, the alleged Kennedy assassin, is held. The incident follows intense security surrounding the suspect in the RFK shooting.
Snow showers are forecast for the Snowy Mountains with cold west to southwest winds. Cabramurra reports an inch of snow, Thredbo Village 1 inch, Charlotte Pass 4 ft 3 in, Kiandra 14 inches. Canberra stays cloudy with sunny breaks, max around 48. Minister Lewis plans weekend visit to discuss ski safety and first-aid training with concessionaires.
More than 450 apprentices from Forest Hill School of Technical Training had leave suspended after a drunken outbreak following a graduation ball at 3am. The students damaged property and flooded a barracks with a fire hose, sparking anger among parents who planned to travel home. Apprentices were confined to the base until noon as officers defended the action, noting the incident stemmed from the attendees own kin and not official policy.
About 100 Transport Workers Union members walk off at Kingsford Smith Airport over a downward air curtain said to be too strong. Management lowered the curtain but workers vow a 24 hour protest. Elsewhere at Mascot 200 construction workers plan a meeting over a $25 weekly site allowance following a ministerial rebuff.
Canberra meetings end with the Premiers and Loan Council agreeing on about 211 million more in grants to the states. Gorton asserts Commonwealth dominance on taxation while promising restraint to avoid clashes with public and private sectors. Tasmania remains a claimant. Western Australia gains non claimant status.
In Canberra discussions at the Premiers Conference the Prime Minister warned state leaders that any expansion of taxes could jeopardize Commonwealth grants and national policy. Gorton signalled support for modest payroll tax moves but ruled out measures harming revenue. Askin and Bolte pressed for clarity on what new taxes might be allowed, while Tasmanian Premier Reece sought specifics. WA indicated a shift to break fiscal ties.
The Commonwealth Government vows no relaxation of strict telephone tapping rules. Attorney-General Bowen says ASIO tapping requires a warrant and is limited to protecting the Commonwealth from espionage, sabotage, and subversion. Ministers seek stronger laws against eavesdropping and bugging while denying any general extension of tapping.
Nauru seeks a prices deal as governments in Britain and Australia face tensions over regional interests. Geoffrey Sawer notes Bertrand Russell's autobiography volume two reveals key insights. European Economic Commission adopts a tougher stance toward France, while London calls for counter action to curb Anglo Australian drift.
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