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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

May 20, 1968

Page

15

Quiet wedding in Sussex church for elderly Australian pair

A 84 year old Australian groom and his 71 year old nurse bride plan a quiet wedding at a Sussex church next Saturday. Reverend Roydon Oliver Clack says there will be no big party, and the marriage, based on friendship and mutual interest, reflects a long association as Clack’s nurse becoming his wife. The couple live at Fen House, West Mortland NSW, where Clack once led YMCA and served as a wartime officer before settling in England as a Congregational minister.

London Sussex Roydon Oliver Clack Catherine Stoolman Fen House Miss Stoolman Mr Clack West Mortland Nsw YMCA Australia AIF England

Indonesian official cites higher West Irian spending per person

Major General Syarif Thajeb led a parliamentary delegation to Port Moresby arguing Indonesia spends more per capita on West Irian than the rest of the country. A UN team will visit West Irian as a referendum looms, with Thajeb seeking guidance from Port Moresby officials on the complex task ahead.

Port Moresby West Irian Indonesia Syarif Thajeb Thajeh 6Ain Australia United Nations West Irion

Youth is a guinea pig for adults

Australian born psychiatrist Dr John Unwin argues adults use rebellious youth to test values and morality. He cites limited enforcement of penalties and family experiences as proof, noting mass media and society pressures influence youth while adults seek viable social solutions.

Boston John Unwin Brisbane

West Irian development viewed as ready for parity with Papua New Guinea

A speaker comparing West Irian to Papua New Guinea notes Australia has been present longer and the region is less fertile and accessible. He cites greater development now than under Dutch rule and mentions spending about 4.46 million Australian dollars in the last financial year, arguing progress supports near equality.

Rengral Thayet West Irian Papua-New Guinea Atihe Lea Heaid Australia

Beals and Batson Trial Sessions Under ACT Law Courts

Court listings show Regina v Beals and Regina Batson before Justice Smithers and Justice Fox in ACT Law Courts. Proceedings begin today in No 2 courtroom with Crane v Hotel Can herr and related case items noted for hearing.

Justice Smithers Othe Act Regina Beals Batson Justice Fox ACT Law Courts Ham Crane

Duke of Edinburgh departs Canberra amid blustery weather

About 50 people braved 46 degree winds at Fairbairn RAAF base to bid farewell as the Duke of Edinburgh left Canberra for Quirindi and then on to New Zealand with a stop at Norfolk Island. Accompanied by Governor General Lord Casey and Prime Minister Gorton, he inspected an HS748 aircraft and visited Porwick s estate.

Raaf Fairbairn Duke of Edinburgh Canberra Qwirind Sydney RAAP WIP Prince Philip Lord Coxey Mr Gorton Diplomatic Corp Philippines M. Ezpeleta Whillany House of Representatives Aston Porwicks Sinclair Hi Quirindi Hill Intindi New Zealand Norfolk Island Australia

Inquiry into Wahine disaster focuses on cause and loss of life

Wellington report states the inquiry will not consider claims against shipowners. The Secre­tary for Marine, Mr R N Kerr, said the purpose is to establish the sinking cause and loss of life and whether fault lay with any party. It may recommend measures to prevent a recurrence, but claim compensation probes are not part of the inquiry.

Wellington Interneos Secreary For Marine R. N. Kerr Ava Kerr

Federal Grants to NSW for Training Facilities

The Federal Government will provide NSW 11,127,000 to fund capital facilities for trade and verificat courses over a three year period starting next July 1. Announced yesterday in Canberra by Minister Fraser, this follows the Commonwealth technical training grants starting in 1964 with NSW receiving 4,974,000.

Nsw Canberra Fraser Commonwealth NWS

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