28 Oct 1969
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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Oct 28, 1969
Page
1
Vatican City reports that the Pope agreed to senior bishops' request for a synod of bishops every two years to tackle major church problems. Observers note the move signals a shift toward broader lay and regional participation in governance, with voting results on proposals pending.
Fragmented OCR yields partial reads of a Mena area story. Names and places are obscured but indicate a community event or update with municipal or school ties. The readable bits hint at local figures and a date or location, awaiting clarification for a coherent summary.
Canberra and ACT branch officials consider adopting NSW dental fee increases seen to affect routine work. If accepted, prices would rise for consultations to 3 20, extractions to 4 20, amalgam restorations to 9 10, full upper or lower dentures to 61 90, with Canberra noting previous 7 percent rise in February and an anticipated larger move now under review. Sydney reports Health Minister Ivo Healy naming an advisory committee to evaluate the NSW proposals.
In Adelaide Magistrate Court a man charged with driving while intoxicated and over 0.08 per cent alcohol in blood awaits a ruling. The appeal seeks to limit discretionary powers of the Chief Magistrate and question the use of suppression orders under the Evidence Act. The case involves newspaper publishers with a stake in public access and mentions potential publication of the defendant’s name.
A powerful earthquake in central and north eastern Yugoslavia killed at least 15 people in Banja Luka. Most buildings were destroyed, with only the Plaza of the Republic largely intact and urgent appeals issued for engineers and relief crews to aid survivors.
In Nairobi the government announced that the key opposition leader Opto Odings and his deputy are under house arrest. Six other members of Parliament remain in confinement as details fill page six.
Senate Republican Leader Hugh Scott said on a radio program Nixon would withdraw at least 300000 service members from Vietnam and cut US armed forces by 30 percent, aiming for a 40 percent reduction within three years though without a set timetable. Also three US POWs are identified as potential Vietcong releases, while Navy aims for all US advisory forces out of Vietnam by June as Vietnamization proceeds.
Country Party representation in the new Dalition Government is expected to rise to eight ministers from the current six after discussions with Prime Minister Mr Gorton. Mr McEwen seeks two additional Country Party ministers, while Senator McKellar plans retirement and Senator Drake-Brockman may take the place. Talks follow the election and focus on coalition restructuring and party posts.
Counting yesterday produced little change in the Federal election results with six to ten seats still in doubt. Opinion firms saw the Liberal Country Party coalition likely to win 65 or 66 seats to Labor 59 or 60, with several seats in doubt across states. Labor leader Whitlam remained optimistic about Brisbane outcomes.
Long wait likely there was no counting yesterday in Evans and Phillip. It will resume today. In Griffith the Government dropped back slightly though scrutineers expect DLP preferences will aid sitting Liberal Cameron. Garrick's gains and Labor leads persist in other seats as preferences shift. Education and regional races noted with Forrest and St George deemed safe for Labor.
Sydney Monday The Minister for Immigration Mr Snedden said he would not oppose Mr Gorton for the Prime Ministership. We have a Prime Minister and a party in government. We must pursue government to the best of our ability. He spoke on the ABC Current Affairs program This Day Tonight. When asked if he would stand if drafted he replied You think every member would express loyalty to our party and to our leadership.
Francis Farrell of Seventh Street Narra bundish was fined 10c in Canberra Petty Sessions after being convicted of making an unsafe right turn from Parkes Way around the Ronde Pond roundabout into Anzac Parade. The case noted that signals and roundabout layout may have caused confusion and discussed road rules under the ACT Motor Traffic Ordinance.
In the Court of Marine Inquiry yesterday neglect charges were brought concerning the Noongatt rescue operation after the sinking. Evidence referenced the emption s rescue ship and questioned procedures amid the loss at sea.
Fragmented OCR text mentions reforming a Liberal Country Party coalition and facing problems in government. It references Mr Gortta and issues of ownership and revitalized opposition in the House of Representatives.
government lands sweeping victory as 40 year political domination ends with final seat tally. court notes in Sydney report a denial by a man connected to a shooting of a 15 year old named Testle Agnew as described on pages 5 and 7. other sections refer to building arts entertainment and classified pages 20 to 22.
Canberra recorded a summerlike high of 80 degrees on Sunday with a 10 degree drop from October averages. Forecasters expect cooler conditions ahead with today’s minimum near 61 degrees and unsettled skies.
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