19 Sep 1967
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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Sep 19, 1967
Page
1
The Australian National University plans a free place scheme for Aboriginal undergraduates starting next year. SRC and student representatives debated funding and access, with officials noting university and federal support to cover fees and living costs.
The council bowed out quietly with Mr R. P Greenish withdrawing the last motions. Four remaining councilors face re election amid a tense environment. Ballot adjustments and counting continue as political lines shape post term governance.
Unclear OCR text describes a riot in Istanbul with widespread damage to a local property and several injuries. Fragmented phrases reference Irish groups, a soccer rink, and a person aged six amid chaotic street violence. Exact names, locations, and outcomes are unreadable.
Vague dispatch describes a windswept pace at a race with US defender and Australian skipper among participants. Mentions shifting wind conditions and final closers as contenders, with terse references to competitors and outcomes.
A veteran pilot and former RAAF officer, now a Liberal figure, faced a heated public clash over napalm usage as he took a party role in Laverton. The sashayed debate drawn from Vietnam era missions included napalm and white phosphorus inquiries, with leadership claims and electoral challenge tied to the issue.
A chaotic telegraphed exchange followed Britain handing over Soviet scientist Dr Vladimir Kachenko to Moscow. Reports say Home Office authorities acted on medical advice and his wishes as officials coordinated with the Soviet embassy. The embassy confirmed Kachenko was released and flown to Moscow with his wife Galina amid questions about his mental health and care.
The article outlines deteriorating Australia Cambodia relations tied to Prince Sihanouk and Chinese influence. It notes Sihanouk cancelling agreements with China News Agency Khmer Presse and planning to withdraw Cambodian diplomats from Beijing as Canberra pressures recognition of Cambodia. Australia warns of diplomatic fallout as ambassador's position and staff prepare to depart, while both nations seek to stabilize ties amid alleged Chinese subversion claims.
Sir John Cockcroft a noted physicist and first chancellor of the Australian National University died in Canberra at 70. He held posts at Churchill College Cambridge and Sydney University and was a fellow of the Australian Academy of Science. His career included honors in science and contributions to physics.
The Minister for Health Dr Fitches asked the elected Canberra Community Hospital Board members to stay on beyond their term. The ad hoc advisory council will include two councillors and a new Hospital Board of Management will be formed after the Advisory Councillors are named. The retiring board will meet one final time before the new board assumes office.
The Australian article reports cyclist Gunther Karner set to begin his Sydney Melbourne record assault from the Sydney GPO as a test of the nine hour forty two minute mark. Officials note uncertainty over start point from Canberra, with references to Frank Thomas’s 1932 route from the GPO. Melbourne confirms official support and best wishes from High Commissioner Maria Opperman as Karner heads into a challenging 53 mile sprint.
A fragment describes pilots ordered to fly combat missions in Vietnam, mentioning American Army, university students, a boycott, and a publishing company withdrawing counts on its books. References to Australian gas company and other unclear entities appear as garbled text.
Readable fragments describe home decorating for spring with hints at furniture, fabrics, and decorative schemes. Mentions a supplement of mazes and a focus on furnishing updates to refresh interiors.
US eyes Russia for response before public approval of Mina defense system. Report notes aircraft sorties near Vietnamese and Chinese borders, signaling rising tension. Classified listings included on pages 29 and 30.
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