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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

May 10, 1968

Page

15

Detectives accused of drunken conduct on duty in Melbourne

A Police Discipline Board hearing heard inspector Colin Pearce Griffithe describe two detectives as seeming drunk while on duty. He testified their breath smelled of liquor, voices were incoherent, and they were unsteady on their feet during an incident in Might Street, Thirmburs. The case involves Cornish and Morris and relates to dog-related fencing and sheep attacks concerns in rural areas.

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Suspended after offensive question shocks Senate

In a Perth session the Australian Senate suspended Senator Benn after he asked an offensive question about providing a Wreathalyzer to test Senator Cormack. Sir Alister McMullin condemned the remark as offensive and baseless and the motion to suspend passed unanimously. The incident sparked calls for apology and a broader debate on decorum and penalties.

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New Guinea Seamen Paid Six Dollars Weekly After Delos Controversy

An official says New Guinea seamen on the Delos were paid six dollars a week while training courses cost more than the crew would earn. Seamen's Union and Hawes officials in Melbourne express concern, noting wages and leave benefits under the three month program. Company representatives say they watch the situation and may refer matters to higher authorities.

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Rain May Cancel RAAF Base Ceremony At Fairbairn

Rain will close base. The public will not be admitted to 10 RAAF base Fairbairn for the welcome of the Duke of Edinburgh tomorrow if it is raining on arrival. An RAAF spokesman said the ceremonial parade would be cancelled if it rained and public parking areas would be muddy with gates slowed at noon.

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