31 Oct 1967
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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Oct 31, 1967
Page
1
Fire destroyed a single storey Riverside hut near Bowen Drive Barton during a night blaze. Spectators watched as firemen battled the flames from adjacent properties. the theatre space had recently hosted Canberra Repertory and Stage events. Explosions were heard as authorities began investigations into the cause.
Fragmented OCR reports the 1967 Nobel Prize awards with names such as Ronald Norrish and a physics laureate, noting joint chemistry honors. The article references institutions and places but contains many garbled terms and misspellings.
A 0 year old casualty is reported after injuries sustained in an incident described with fragmented text. The report names individuals and places unclearly, with partial references to a camp and trauma scene. Further details are unreadable in the fragment.
A Melbourne fire gutted a city building today on the corner of A Beckett and Swanston. Fire crews battled the blaze with authorities reporting major damage to the structure and no immediate word on casualties or causes.
A married local schoolteacher vanished after leaving Mole Creek Friday night with three companions. Searchers plan to trek through snowbound terrain toward Lake McKenzie as snow and high winds hinder efforts. two youths wait for word as police and civilians comb the rugged area.
Prime Minister Molt and Victorian Premier Sir Henry Bolte discuss fire crisis in Gippsland. Holt orders army liaison and readiness for Victoria requests as 100000 acres burn and 60000 more scorched in state forests. Orbost nearoutskirts threatened. bulldozers deployed. no casualties reported.
In Cleveland a terrified new bride Leta Caldwell was held at gunpoint by her former fiancé the day after her wedding. Police said the attacker fired a shot and restrained her husband inside their apartment before fleeing. Caldwell was treated for facial injuries and the case remains under investigation with no immediate arrests reported.
London outlet reports Chinese militia at a border point in Hong Kong attacked with head hazardous devices and stones. British police responded with fire, stating no intention to escalate. The chaotic scene prompted authorities to demand restraint.
A government office reshuffle begins next month as the National Capital Development Commission relocates to new premises in Canberra. The phased move will take years and consolidate staff under one roof at Northbourne Avenue, with other departments shifting from Melbourne. The relocation, to complete by November 20, aims to minimize public service disruption.
The Prime Minister Tunku Abdul Rahman may visit Abotrai next week and attend the Melbourne Cup on November 7. He could meet Laos Prime Minister Prince Souvanna Phoumati who arrives in Syanep today for a visit. The High Commissioner Me Mustaphy declined to comment.
Mr Howson attends a Commonwealth Parliamentary Union meeting in Uganda and is not due back until Friday as Opposition protests a government stance. Questions in the Senate revealed VIN aircraft passenger lists for the past 15 months were kept or not kept and the inquiry expands to determine who was recorded and where records reside. The Labor Party and officials demand accountability, stating the handling of records signals serious government attitude toward Parliament and policy.
A report recounts a political rally where Senator Turnbull criticizes opposition actions and asserts the government’s obligation to respond to rising concerns. The piece notes statements by Ms Harranet and references to Prime Minister Molt and other figures, with coverage extending to Launces, Wolo, and Winton.
City Court heard a grocer admit selling lottery tickets with a sugar product, contravening the Gaming and Betting Act. Prosecutor Mr A Pernell stated the tickets were linked to a prize draw. The defence claimed the sales were in the ordinary course of trade. The case was adjourned to a later date.
The ACT Chamber presented a proposal to the Joint Committee on Capital Development, indicating the 97 523 acres could be valued as two Mirage lighter assets. Debate centers on restoring freehold land to former owners, with representatives from Freehold Landowners and other bodies preparing for a hearing.
The annual conference of the Australian Public Service Federation urged abolishing tests as a measure of public service reform. Key speeches by Mr Jones M.P. highlighted Federal Parliament debates and proposed policy shifts. The report notes discussions across pages three and four with references to Middle East issues and classified listings on pages seventeen and eighteen.
Reported by Reuters from DIAKAKTA on Monday describes Indonesian students marching to Parliament to demand action on economic hardships. The demonstrators accuse MPs of inaction as 130 small saloons reportedly closed amid economic strain and rising prices.
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