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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Sep 17, 1966

Page

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Police knifed in station struggle at Campsie

Sydney news reports two officers wounded in a stabbing at Campsie station. A probationary constable named Cook, 20s, and another constable were injured while subduing a knife attacker who then fled as paramedics rushed to Canterbury Memorial Hospital for emergency surgery. The arrested man’s identity and details were not released.

Sydney Priday Campsie Tan Serjicialy Canterbury Moaket Hospital Serine K Cook Pislice Campo Rainy Statin Karl Hin Comb

Shipwreck Rescue Report From London Gleaned

A fragmented OCR note from London discusses a shipwreck rescue, mentioning a crew and official observers. It references a Friday event and notes authorities counting survivors and organizing relief, with scattered names and places indicating a formal maritime incident report.

British and Australian ships respond to Pacific danger near Hone A Japanese Ohin

A chaotic sea action near Prains Reef seizes eight to ten vessels and crews as US and British forces race to the area. Hong Kong Chinese survivors gather after a heavy swell hinders lifeboat rescue while Royal Navy and Australian ships engage in naval recovery efforts.

British American Japan WSS Critkany Loch Fada Prains Reef Hone Ohin Kong Fokye Mani Tyee Rowal Naey Sures Diaemmiet Acattalian Am Parcomata Alo Royal Australian Navy Diamantina South China Sea Pamper Hong Kong

Rain and wind strip trees in Canberra with red dust rain

Squally north west winds swept dozens of blossom trees and brought red rain to Canberra amid dust storms from drought areas in New South Wales. Unsettled weather with cold gusts and showers continues into the weekend with possible snow in the Snowy Mountains and more rain inland.

Canberra Hells New South Wales

German Starfighter crashes and royal air force inquiry

Reported German Air Force Starfighter crash with fatalities and injuries. Defence ministry announces tightening powers amid public shock as observers recount chaotic scene. London reports Royal Air Force commander details frontier tensions and回应.

Bonn Fort Luke von Hessel Frontier Bay of Hiseay

Angry retort to ending of lease by chamber secretary

The secretary of the chamber Mr S East warned that if lessee Mr J G Storey lost his lease the chamber would advise members against seeking government leases.

Chamber S. East J. G. Storey

War camp doctor for trial amid lease dispute and war crimes charges

A court case centers on Dr Schumann the War Camp physician linked to leases tied to a death camp. Officials debate renewal of his lease and potential extradition under a West Germany treaty as prosecutors pursue possible war crimes actions. The chamber weighs charges and departmental influence in lease renewal.

Siorey Mertarial Yorim Pont Storey Myr East Germany Re- Schumann Op Schumann Accra

N-TEST PUT OFF PORT EVENT AT PAPEETE

A planned N test near Papeete is postponed due to weather. Officials cited uncertain conditions and the potential for several days’ delay while awaiting clearer skies and safer testing windows.

Papeete Atr Boot Renter Prance Pacihe War Memorial Orea O

Russia loses trade line with Unigroup Pty Ltd contract

The Russian Embassy said it has not lost anything and is not bitter about the Unigroup Pty Ltd deal to promote Soviet goods. The February contract promised Sowiets-made hydro tools and aircraft worth 1 5,0000 but the firm sold nothing after the pact. Trade authorities noted normal procedures for promoting enterprises through diplomatic channels.

Tore Vimigroup Pty Ltd Unigroup Pro Unigroup Department of Trade Department of External Afar Rus Sans Firmrade Fpem Rishi Eplomatic

Commonwealth conference ends amid tensions and calls for nuclear ban

Prime Minister and conference chair Sie Wilson faced a critical session as Commonwealth leaders discussed Rhodesia and a future multi racial society. Mr Holt stressed debate overruns and urged continued discussion while urging action toward peace and a broader agenda including a ban on atmospheric nuclear tests.

Holt London Sydney Mnister Sie Wilson Commonwealth Wilson Rhodesia Britain Soh Weer

335 Arrests Mark Zambia Copper Belt Unrest

Security officers arrested 33 Africans during a strike in Zambia's copper belt and sent them to rural prisons. The three week action disrupted the sector costing over 2.8 million, with miners demanding pension refunds before joining a national provident plan next month. The government vows action until stability returns.

Lusaka Zambia Arons NH O Permed Zapibiy Abovt Schermes Magional Provident Sipalo

Armalite Selected for Australian Infantry Units

Australia will issue the Armalite rifle to all regular infantry battalions and SAS units after field tests. The move keeps the SIAL rifle in service as base infantry core while supplying Armalite ammunition and training from Maribyrnong.

Armalite Tollows Vietnam SAS Australia Unitedide Special Air Service Maribyrnong Papua New Guinea Army

New vehicle figures show a rise in Australia registrations

Figures released yesterday show a rise in the number of new vehicles registered in Australia last month. The report by economic writer Peter Long examines the figures and their effects on the car industry and its future, with related notices and other content listed across pages.

Australia Monsherg Peter Long

Rabbits at Bega High Farm Threaten Action

The Eden Pastures Protection Board threatens prosecution of the SSW Department of Education over rabbit infestation at Bega High School Farm in South Bega. Chairman FP R Graime said the Director General of Education will be notified if rabbits are not destroyed promptly.

Bega Eden Pastures

25 Years Ago in Canberra Canberra Times Election Notes

From The Canberra Times dated 20 September 1954, note of Mr Hen Mo arriving as the first Chinese Minister and remarks on Sino Australian relations. Advisory Council and Hospital Board elections are listed with candidates such as Lt-Col J J J Goodwen, Pr P Wo Nott, A FE Gardiner, WF Hurles, JF Mates for the Advisory Council and Mire J Wo Ashton, Archdeacon Roeherson, LrCel 1 T BL Goodwin, Messa Vo fF San T W Ware, J Fo Stair, BF Helen, SOC Mile J Ho Jonmieson, W EB Hurley, Lo BD MacArview for the Hospital Board.

Nero Hospital Board Cooper J. J. J. Goodwen P Wo Nott Mess A FE. Gardiner Hurles Wo Ashton Archdeacon €. Roeherson LrCel T. BL Goodwin Messia Vo Ff San T. W. Ware J. Fo Stair BF Helen Soc Mile J Ho Jonmieson W. EB Hurley

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