12 May 1967
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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
May 12, 1967
Page
1
Fragmentary OCR text hints at a war era narrative focusing on individuals and events but contains insufficient readable facts to identify names places or dates for a fuller summary. The readable portion does not provide concrete actions or outcomes to report.
Prices jump in Victoria South Australia and Western Australia as reviews underway in New South Wales while Canberra and ACT show similar trends. Officials cite a general uptick in petrol costs with specific figures noted and industry groups warning of further increases.
The House of Representatives faced a late sitting as a heated clash between Government and Opposition disrupted question time. Speaker Harcock urged calm and a return to normal practice amid growing absences as MPs pressed for extended proceedings past midnight.
The US says a Soviet warship made a second rushed approach in the Japan Sea nine days after a prior incident. No injuries were reported. The event prompted US warnings as tensions rise with Soviet vessels in the region.
A spokesman describes Cracker Night promotional plan offering a fireworks display at Canberra event weekend to entice attendance. The message highlights a discounted $1,050 price and urges safer online promotion while stressing the goal of a large display for far less than typical costs.
The Australian Senate defeated by 24 to 20 a proposal to form a select committee to investigate repatriation and Vietnam war costs. Debate highlighted divisions across parties over compensation and government policy, with opposition leaders arguing for a full inquiry while government supporters stressed risks and timing.
In Wagga a major punting spree tops five hundred thousand pounds after Filly What Puy defeats rivals including Wage Gold Cup front runner to win the day. Duval bet heavily, backing multiple horses in a dramatic meeting marked by record bets and volatile odds. Police later reported surrounding chaos and widespread betting activity at the track as the event concluded.
An official Sydney report describes multiple airliners diverted during ongoing hostilities. Names listed include Corporal Roy Say and Private Ravel from New South Wales and Queensland, with others traveling from London to Hobart and Melbourne in a tense wartime scene marked by shrapnel injuries and disrupted routes.
In Port Moresby the Public Service Association condemned indigenous civil servants salary rises as shockingly low. The Port Moresby Workers Association president Cala Oala-Rarua called the increase an awful tithe rise, noting the landmark judgment would hasten self government and worsen disparities.
Reported government sources say Vietnam will hold presidential elections on September 4. The piece discusses possible candidates, high officials, and policy debates, noting concerns over Vietcong activity and the impact on economic and administrative reforms.
Four Australian soldiers were accidentally wounded in Viet Nam yesterday. An earlier mine explosion injured another soldier on Tuesday and he died of his wounds yesterday. Three of the five other sailors in the group were injured. The incident occurred in South Vietnam as troops faced a minefield.
Police and fire crews questioned witnesses after a semi-trailer fire on the Marne Highway near Tullibank three weeks ago. Authorities valued the loss at about 180 dollars as they continue inquiries into the incident and possible theft connections.
In Smethwick England Susie Phillips a bakery worker suffered eye strain and headaches after three years on a conveyor belting deadpan tasks. She requested reassignment to avoid faults but nothing changed leaving 800 colleagues joining a sympathy halving the disty comit of 1,500,000 cakes.
British divers Ken Chambers and Eric Jackson, aboard the Windsor Castle liner from Cape Town to Soul, report 1 000 miles completed today. The ship is set to cover 5 020 miles in 1 1 days with expected arrival six hours ahead of schedule.
The House of Representatives will debate the Voyager inquiry next week with Acting President General Sulvartoy of Indonesia and other officials expected to attend. The session targets governance issues and the formation of a commission, amid broader negotiations and cabinet discussions.
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