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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Sep 12, 1966
Page
1
A jumble of OCR text preserves scattered names such as Butler Hardy and Scott and mentions finals and cups. The fragment hints at players and matchups but lacks clear events, dates, teams, or outcomes.
Four young CMF soldiers drowned in floodwaters of the Forth River near Forth Tasmania as five men tried to cross a concrete weir. Platoon leader Thomas Barber and others attempted a rescue but were swept away while one man Snare, aged 18, died earlier. The group of eight soldiers was on a weekend exercise by Devonport.
A group of CMF men including Horsburgh Barber Mawer and Nawer attempted to rescue a drowning man in fast currents below a weir. All four were swept under by undertow as bystanders searched riverbanks and grappling lines were used. Police believe the divers perished while aiding the victim amid a dangerous, treacherous river.
Ky will not stand in Kuala Lumpur as Penghulu Tawi Sli backs a push for elections. Dato Ningkan argues for votes by the State Assembly, claiming proof that his wife opposes his stance. Amid regional tension in Malaya and South Vietnam, leaders push for civilian government and a new constitution as Sarawak debates general elections and democratic rule.
Vietnamese voters ignored terror to turnout in a major poll in the Republic of Vietnam. Vietcong attacks across the Mekong Delta and Saigon included shelling Phu Vinh Can Tho and road sniper fire. Prime Minister Ky called a 69 percent turnout a success. Buddhist boycott efforts failed.
Canberra claims a council will oversee the taxi trade in the ACT. Minister for the Interior Mr Anthony said the body would study licence needs, license more taxis, assess prospective owners and drivers, handle complaints, and advise the Minister on industry matters. He invited the ACT Advisory Council Chamber of Commerce and Taxi Proprietors Association to nominate members. The department would supply office and secretary services and an independent chairman.
Blasts rocked Pago area injuring residents and causing fires near the central residence. Reports indicate multiple explosions and widespread damage as emergency services respond to the scene. Authorities cordon off streets while investigators search for a motive and assess the casualty toll.
A UN sub-committee proposed the United Nations assume control of South West Africa from South Africa, possibly by force, with elections and adult suffrage leading to independence and a new nation body. The report, debated at the UN, notes World Court rulings on supervisory obligations and calls for termination of South Africa’s mandate.
Eight tired water skiers completed the mile Murray marathon from Albury to Goolwa SA after a snag filled journey. They set a new outboard speed record of 14 hours 16 minutes for Mildura to Be roes Cotes, overcoming weather delays and river snags. Organiser Les Lome directed the arduous leg by steering through trees and rough water.
Melbourne report states the November 26 federal election will return the Holt Liberal Country coalition with a decisive majority. It forecasts a strong DLP vote across Australia and a disastrous result for the ALP.
Collingwood won by 19 points at the Melbourne Cricket Ground to eliminate St Kilda from the Victorian Football League finals. The report notes Collingwood surged late in the second quarter and then held on as St Kilda pressed, with commentary from Victorian writer Rohan Rivett on page 13. The political text about DLP policy is garbled and not central to the game summary.
Thirty nine killed and nearly 4,000 injured as Mount Awu on Sangi Talaud erupts on August 12. About 14,000 homeless, two million cattle perished, 3,000 houses destroyed, and $9 million in damage reported. Evacuation aided by Philippine vessels. health risks rise with two doctors for epidemics. Authorities appeal for food, clothing, medical supplies.
A US Navy Hercules aircraft landed in Christchurch to evacuate Ameri can scientist Armand Spitz, 27, from Byrd Station after acute appendicitis. The aircraft will depart tomorrow for McMurdo Sound with weather guiding the schedule, while a support plane is due in Christchurch on Tuesday.
British Cabinet spent about two and a half hours at the weekend discussing the Rhodesia issue. The note appears amid page 5 listings with other items such as China’s Communist leaders allegedly steering workers away from Red Guards and references to other pages including sports and classifieds.
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