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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

May 10, 1966

Page

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Prosecution-query on Bulli mine report sent to Judge Goran

In Sydney on Monday Minister for Mines Leisis referred the Bulli mine disaster report to Judge Goran for elaboration to determine if prosecutions under the Coal Mines Regulation Act of 1912 are possible. Deputations from miners and legal groups discussed the issue with Crown Law authorities, as officials weigh potential charges after the Old Bulli Colliery explosion that killed four men.

Sydney Leisis Bulli Goran Lewis Tonger Fedesland Prosecutions Ation Afamagar Rievi Miners' Federation Mahon A. J. Ayer Ssa Sser Acre Calwell Hi Nieis Melngrrang Cadwell Hill PaePar Ormern Lear Keen Laune McCaw Einbora Cal- Vard Hind Vielhe Narson Alice Amy Ont Lewis Goran Fas Jany Fe Sa Thelin Vietnam Aston Net Malaysia

Mice Cause Major Loss at Murrayville Lucerne Farm

Mice have caused an estimated $50,000 loss to a 250 acre crop of lucerne seed at an experimental farm in Murrayville, Maile. The incident highlights agricultural risks faced by local growers and researchers.

Mildura Murrayville Maile

Calwell Defends Farm Policy Amid Parliament Clash

Australian politics clash as Calwell defends farm regulation stance while pressed on prosecutions and seed rates. Debate touches on Vietnam policy, defense, and the role of the government in agricultural oversight and restraint.

Controversy over conscription and Vietnam policy in Australia

Perth reports Mr Calwell questioned government policy on Asia and Vietnam involvement as debates over conscription and National Service intensified. A deputation pressed the issue while Labor voices argued about volunteers, defense, and Australia’s stance in Southeast Asia amid calls for clarity on Vietnam commitments.

Eatwell South Coast Every Landeroas Minerv Edom Australia Regan Vietnam Ronald Hoviligan Calwell Denke National Service Marawa Perth France Ibeland Pakistan Inc Lam Roar Hasluck Nam South Vietnam Bel Labor Party

Nausea gas clears Vietcong base for 2500 US infantry assault

US aircraft dropped large quantities of nausea gas on a Vietcong jungle stronghold near the Cambodian border, clearing the way for three battalions of ground troops. Troops from the 1st Infantry Division conducted Operation Birmingham 70 miles north of Saigon as Buddhist protests and political maneuvering continued in Saigon and Hue.

Tay Ninh South Vietnam Saigon United States

U S review opens amid Vietnam policy debate

The United States launches a two part review of Vietnam policy with top officials including Secretary of State Rusk and Senator Fulbright, aiming to clarify stance on South Vietnamese elections, military leadership, and civilian government timelines amid controversy over Ky remarks.

South Vietnam Rusk United Nations

Fischer sentenced to life imprisonment in sabotage case

Abram Fischer, a lawyer and Communist, was sentenced to life imprisonment after being found guilty of conspiring to commit sabotage. The report cites officials in Revuxia and mentions a harsh stance toward Communist China amid a reported atomic test development.

Fischer Revuxia Abram Fischer

Fischer sentenced in Rivonia sabotage case

The court, led by Judge Boshoff, jailed Fischer for nine months to a fine of 150 with concurrent terms totaling years for six counts of fraud and two forgery. His defence admitted membership in banned parties and involvement in sabotage. His son and two daughters witnessed the sentencing in the Supreme Court.

Fischer Wessel Boshoft African National Congress We Sizwe Spear of the Nation South Africa Justice Boshoff Supreme Court J. H. Liebenberg Bosham Stat Nelson Manilela Elis Sidney Kent Rivonia

Ward changes follow mothers' complaints

Nursing duties in the obstetric section at Canberra Community Hospital will be reorganised after a board debate and a mothers' complaints campaign. The hospital board discussed letters and deputations urging improved staffing, facilities, and care, with a plan to review the unit and report findings.

Canberra Community Hospital Ab- Merrie Sinberra Times He Hospital P. N. O'Donnell O'Donnell Fraser Canberra Harri Uni Margaret’ Boyd

TV man faces charge in armed robbery case

A Sydney television personality is to appear in Ryde Court after being charged with aiding and abetting an armed robbery. The charge was laid late today as the man and his sitter went to Fastwood police station yesterday and again today when the charge was laid. Ball was granted. Mr Chaney in Halifax. HALIFAX Nova Scotia Monday The Minister for the Navy Mr Chaney begins a Thursday tour off Canadian maritime command operations in Halifax accompanied by his wife and Navy Department staff members. He will be met at Halifax International Airport by Rear Admiral W M Landymore. Canadian Sea Operations.

Vietnam Ausaria Defence of Australia Cent St Belike Army Sydney Ryde Tomorow Fastwood Chaney Halifax Nova Scotia Reuter Martime Command Navy Department

Shipping crisis near McEwen warns Australia faces freight costs surge

The Minister for Trade and Industry Mr McEwen warned a Canberra conference that the shipping crisis is near and trading opportunities could be severely restricted. He stressed freight costs on imports last year outweighed wheat, Australia’s second largest export earner, and urged action. Detailed report Page 16.

McEwen Canberra Australia

UK and Asia minister says Britain would lose world power if withdrew

The Australian minister for external affairs Hasluck warned that Britain withdrawing from Asia would cause Britain to cease to be a world power. The socialist international conference in Sweden called for China's entry into the United Nations. Nuclear explosions could be used to establish underground reservoirs in Australia. Motoring for women TV Arts in Finance Lottery Sport Classifieds pages 18 19.

Hasluck Britain Asia Sweden China United Nations Australia

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