25 Nov 1967
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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Nov 25, 1967
Page
1
People on the electoral rolls of the ACT and the Northern Territory have no vote in the Senate election today signaling restricted participation for those voters and highlighting regional eligibility rules impacting the result.
Political correspondent Jonathan Gaul notes Gallup Poll results show the Government regaining ground after devaluation concerns. The survey suggests Labor may secure a Senate majority by winning 17 of 30 seats if it carries five of six states, with DLP preferences shaping balance of power. Voting begins tonight with central tally in Lyneham and broadcasts planned. Whitlam and Holt comment on party options and election events across Sydney and Melbourne.
A Hong Kong newspaper says commandos struck a Communist air base in Koanming province. The report cites a 10 November date and notes the operation aimed to degrade enemy air capability. No injuries or further details are provided in the fragment.
A London court quashed a deportation order against Tasmanian John Lockhart Brownlie, aged 21, and substituted a three month bond. The chairman Mr Malcolm McGoupgan noted Brownlie plans to travel to Australia on December 1 and must honor the undertaking.
The Conservative Party retained West Derbyshire with a greatly increased majority. James Scott-Hopkins won the seat in the first special poll since devaluation, with the Conservative vote more than doubling and a 13 percent swing from Labour to Conservatives.
Acting Indonesian President General Suharto told a mass rally in Bali that general elections cannot be held next year for technical reasons. Elections were scheduled for July 1 next year.
Cyprus moved to general mobilisation as reserve officers of the 10,000 man Greek Cypriot national guard were ordered to report for orders and equipment. The crisis followed Turkey rejecting Greece's offer to negotiate, with tanks and missiles seen near the Greece Turkey frontier. Australian officials expressed grave concern over the deterioration of ties among NATO allies and potential dangers to citizens.
A Canberra survey shows nearly 20 percent of sixth formers drove to school this year. More than 100 senior students used cars motorcycles or scooters, mostly at southside high schools. Percentages report walk or cycle rates among primary and secondary pupils, plus bus use. Lyneham High School headmaster notes 18 senior students owned cars. Telopea Park and Narrabundah high schools had the most student drivers with dozens of cars and motorcycles reported.
Firefighters struggled for water on the rubble strewn five storey site of the National Library in Canberra as flames began in the top floor air conditioning unit. Firefighters battled for about 90 minutes before bringing the blaze under control, while crowds gathered and city lights reflected across Lake Burley Griffin. The library project, costing multi millions, aims to centralize national collections once complete later this year.
Brisbane marked its hottest November day in 54 years as the temperature rose to 103 degrees by 2.30pm. Dense smoke citywide as firefighters battled at least one major fire under control amid extremely dry conditions. Bushfire danger warned to stay high over the next two days. Water skiing at Burrinjuck Dam may be banned soon if water levels drop further.
The ACT Totalizator Agency Board posted a 29.8 percent rise to 259000 pounds in the year ended July 41. General manager Mr M. J. Shegeg said turnover is expected to rise further in 1947 68, according to the annual report.
Johnny Famechon defeated Johnny O'Brien before a capacity 6900 crowd at Festival Hall Melbourne to claim the Empire featherweight championship. The match headline from Back Page notes Famechon's decisive victory and title status.
The Commonwealth Public Service ended its policy prohibiting diabetics on permanent employment unless controlled by diet. Now diabetics using insulin or drugs may be considered case by case, judged by degree of control. Experts say the move may influence state and private sectors.
A notice indicates a complete ban on hosing gardens and potential admission restrictions to the Catholic Girls High School at Braddon unless funds are raised for additions. The page also mentions reviews of Hans Gussvist's account of China's Cultural Revolution up to May 1967 and related arts, crosswords, and finance features.
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