Chichester Rounds Cape Horn in Bold Voyage
Sir Francis Chichester told his wife he was very well after rounding Cape Horn aboard the Gipsy Moth II on the Horn voyage’s final leg. Lady Chichester described his message as terse and confident as the Protector and its crew battled seas that threatened the mast and ballast.
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London
Reuter
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Francis Chichester
Lady Chichester
Cape Horn
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Topsy Moth TV
Fom
Australia
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Weiner
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Horn
Navy
Checcester
Falkland Islands
Sir Francis Chichester
Drake Passage
Petrol price rise sought by SA firms prompt decision
A joint application for a petrol price increase was submitted by all fuel companies in South Australia. Prices Commissioner J Leaker indicated the Prices Department would announce soon, as several firms refrained from commenting. Previous increases elsewhere suggest a lift of several pence per gallon may occur in the coming weeks.
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South Australia
J. Leaker
Adelaide
Penkey
APL Bourne
Vijor Peel
Refuseil
Cyral
Sion Dies on Tanker near Pigeile Undeed
A late news item reports the death of Sion aboard a tanker near Pigeile. An injured whe meter is mentioned, with details obscured by damaged text. The report cites AAPM dispatches and notes uncertain proximity to a thunderstorm event.
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Tondon
Pigeile
Royal Commission to probe Murrie demotion in Darwin school
Adelaide Tuesday. A Royal Commission will inquire into the demotion of Mr John Murrie from headmaster of Larrakevah Primary School in Darwin. Education Minister My Loveday announced the inquiry, saying the case warrants close scrutiny to avoid miscarriage of justice.
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Adelaide
John Murne
Darwin
Inf Assembly
Loveday
Owonlel
Juste Walters
SA Supreme
Canirt
Ian
Public Service
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Sioner
Royal Commission
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Loveday Sail
Murtie
Murrie
G. Murrie
Collinswood
Pf. Manderdones
Murric
Murrito
Mir Loaneday
Alarnes Creneral
D. Dunstan
Northern Territory
Myurrie
Public Service Commissioner
Trial Opens in 1965 Gaol Brutality Case in Johannesburg
Report notes Theron, a 40 year old married man with four children, among those implicated in alleged gaol brutality. Several defendants have already been jailed while his trial began in November 1965. Magistrate G R Deowling recently delivered a 228 page ruling.
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Theron
Johannesburg
Magistate
G. R. Deowling
Tanker Fire Reports Cause Oil Spill At Sea
Reports say a tanker on fire caused a large oil spill after an explosion in the engine room. Vost guards noted injuries and earlier accounts described a ground collision with Pareadhas NATE and other tangled details.
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Ltn
Don
Pareadhas
Nate Reuters
Tankes
Forrey Canyven
Selly Betes
Vost
Exmlos
Queensland floods tally put at five million in Miner Brook Shire
Miner Brook Shire chairman K W Garhunt said early estimates place flood losses at five million dollars across the shire. The figure reflects initial assessments after the recent Queensland flood events, with officials cautioning the amount may rise as surveys continue.
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Tncuitam
Tiesday
Minerbrook
Queensland
K W
Garhunt
Feckay
Six Halls Plan For Opera House Sydney
State Cabinet decided to build six halls within the $50 million Sydney Opera House with total seating of 6 500. Major hall to be used as a concert venue for 2 800, with a smaller recital and chamber spaces. experimental theatre and opera ball seating for 1 400 and 450 respectively. Government plans include acoustics and stage machinery to support orchestral performances and finest operas, aiming to house the orchestra and earlier Horaceuth purposes.
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Sydney Opera House
Union
Askin
Gimie Hall
Jared Scrichet
Mead
Arena
Phe
Ivehaleaniann
Woo Ti Rinbee
Lal Tay Piconde
Oper
Adnan Teaipe
Mir Askinsich
Former warder Theron jailed in South Africa trial
Johannes Theron, ex head prison warder, was gaoled for 32 months and fined 200 rand after a 16 month trial into maltreatment of prisoners. He faced multiple charges including false affidavits and publishing false information, with concurrent sentences and a small fine on groceries and payments to prisoners. Last week he was found not guilty on three minor counts.
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Johannesburg
Aap-Reuter
Johannes Theron
Theron
Em Ss
Vietnam peace moves amid U Thant Saigon talks report
Well informed Vietnamese sources say U Thant sent latest peace proposals last week and Saigon replied within 48 hours. South Vietnam’s General Van Thieu had urged talks with North Vietnam to end the war, while Washington pressured for progress as President Johnson weighs next steps.
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Tédus
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North Vietnam
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Vietnan
Johnson
Widdell Sieinim
Eacelian
Statister
Poe
Johns
Cambodia
Guam
Ian
Mihi
Suspect Escapes in Sydney Suburbs After Arrest
Police intensified manhunt after a suspect fled during a search in Sydney suburbs. Unclear notes reference Wanda Beach murder and Johnson administration context amid international pressure and ongoing investigation.
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Sydsey
Tieway
Wanda Beach
Peety
Sydney
Johnson
Mod fashion linked to new stomach ailment in men
A British medical journal reports a rising condition among mods where tight clothing and guitar playing press against the stomach. Dr Anandlal notes a young male patient with distress from tight pants and guitar strain, suggesting dress as a contributing factor and advising modification.
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London
Today
Anandlal
Lady Baden-Powell to Visit Canberra for Leader Recruitment
Lady Baden-Powell the world head of the Girl Guide movement will visit Canberra late next month on a national tour to recruit leaders. She arrives April 22 for three days and then travels to Tasmania. In Canberra she will dine at the Australian National University and speak at a combined Guiding and Scouting gathering at Manuka Oval. She will also call on Members of Parliament and attend the Anzac Day service at the Australian War Memorial.
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Girl Guide Movement
Baden- Powell
Canberra
Shey
Ties- Tal
Baden-Powell
Australia
Molonglo
J. OR. Fraser
Australian War Memorial
Special council meeting sought by ACT Advisory Council
Members of the ACT Advisory Council urge chairman J H Pead to convene a special meeting to address seven motions not discussed at last Monday night. Four hundred people feared dead in floods at a Brazilian holiday resort. Watts, the Los Angeles suburb scarred by 1965 riots, faces ongoing issues in 1967. WA State ALP secretary publicly comments on the Federal Leader. Lottery Ordinary S817 Sports Classifieds Pages 21-24.
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ACT Advisory Council
J. H. Pead
Watts
Los Angeles
Ban on Easter work sparks shop union talk
The Shop Assistants Union told its members not to report for work on Easter Saturday. The division reached an accord that allows shop assistants to be entitled to Easter break, with union organiser Mr C Meilfraith noting no definite decision yet on a chain store plan to open. Officials in Sydney said no final decision would be made before late holiday shopping arrangements.
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Pah
Mgr Hephes
Hughes
Renshaw
Oright
Sydney
C. Meflerath
Dickson
Manuke Bringhes
Mtr Mcilwraith
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