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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Apr 04, 1966

Page

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Man 71 dead nine hurt in hospital crash

A 71 year old man died at Grandin Base Hospital after a two car crash on Saturday night. Nine others were injured including patients from Kenmate Hospital and a nurse from Frontline Hospital. The collision occurred on Hay Street near Wood Street. Police investigated the high speed impact and urged caution.

Kenmate Hospital Wosan Hestal Gregory Reginald Jaggenlueen Genge Wood Hay Street Queanheyan

Queen Mother visits Canberra amid royal schedule

The Queen Mother, accompanied by Prince Charles, attends services at St John’s and meets ministers as she tours Canberra. Officials include Prime Minister, Lady Cavey, and Governor General Tod Cases. Plans include a two day Snowy Mountains visit followed by a trip to Fiji.

Raaf Rise Farman Lam Perth Tod Cases Cavey Minchar Mr Hoh Moianit Charles Viernaa Crewals Reid Bavourie Howse Atherton Steet Civic Howse Barnarde House al Tam Atheston Street Trafic Queen Meeher Minis Ceylon Meuse Gientral Mitukimanie Muttablinoare Ani Commonwealth High Commissioners Prince Charles Snowy Mountains Canberra Fiji

Ky plans force to take Da Nang from Communists

Prime Minister announces military operations to clear Da Nang of Viet Cong influence. Government says 500000 policemen and 2000 soldiers will support actions, with Marines already moved into Da Nang area. Hue and northern region cited as more volatile than expected, while internal political pressure grows.

da Nang Saigon South Vietnam First Corps Conatant de Nan Nguyen van Man Heen Ising Air Maranal KY Teday da, Nang Associated Press TCC Kynaid Rment Cai Hue Hudd

Darby Munro dies and Saigon unrest worries US

AAP report from Washington notes President Johnson watches the South Vietnam crisis with a cautious tone as Buddhist protests in Saigon intensify. The news mentions Darby Munro’s death in Sydney and broad political tensions with Vietnam, Britain, and domestic demonstrations shaping policy discussions.

Washington Johnson South Vietnam da Nong White House Saigon

Fires in U S sweep vast areas amid heat and smoke

A chaotic national blaze scene unfolds as crews battle wildfires across multiple states including New York and Alabama. Reports cite evacuations, high winds, and scorched landscapes with authorities coordinating routes and resources. Names appearing amid the coverage include local officials and fire chiefs.

Sir Robert Named Scholar in Residence at Virginia College

Sir Robert Menaves will be scholar in residence for the Alabama term at Vinveroy University. He will deliver public lectures and participate in seminars in the school of law and the department of government and foreign affairs.

New York Vinveroy Virginie Esieriay Robert Menaves Iterary Achular Alamn Si Robert School of Law Department of Government and Foreign Affairs

Cabinet To Discuss Mail Dispute Today

Federal Cabinet and Postmaster General will discuss ongoing mail carrier disputes across Australia. The talks involve Hulme Cabine and ministers on wages, with 12 million letters and 4 000 bags of mail affected. Swadney and Perth report widespread stoppages and disrupted sorting and coding operations.

Australia Hulme Berra Cabine Usuar Labour National Bury Commerice Fecal Amaltamate Pos Swadney Perth Denys Ta Avery Hulmesal

Peacock Wins Kooyong By Election In Melbourne

Mr A Peacock, aged 27, won the Kooyong by election with 65 percent of the vote for the Liberal Party in Melbourne. Totals show Peacock 24 299, Brereton 755, Cock 213, Gaynor 5 737, with 894 informal votes. Rolls list 49 500 voters. overall turnout reflects a strong Liberal gain versus 1963 data.

Melbourne A. Peacock Kooyong Liberal Party Peacock Robert Rob Menzies Mensien Vitoria Snce Nailand Ee Ay Gale Young Liberals M Cardiner Cooney I Melbourne Mr_w Om W. Gaynor Dorex P. A. Brereton Hei Dent le Be W. Gaynor Democratic Labor Party le A

Holt comments on by election Kooyong result in Canberra

Prime Minister Holt spoke in Canberra yesterday on the Kooyong by election. He said the Liberal Party gained a thin young recruit with a long parliamentary life ahead and noted the by election’s movement tended to disadvantage the government. He blamed token and maximal campaigns by the ALP, DLP, and other groups for the outcome while stressing the government’s broader policy support in Vietnam and national service.

Holt Canberra Liberal Party Robert Menaiew Calwell Robert Menzies Mies Ha Ngbane Keo ‘Yong AUP DIP Robert Kooyong National Forum Innex South Vietnam National Service

Labor swing in Kooyong threatens government hold

Mr Calwell spoke at NSW Labor HQ noting a 7 percent swing against the Government in Kooyong. He said the shift could bring Labor as close to victory as in 1954 and 1961. He attributed the result to broader public sentiment rather than personal followings, warning of a downward slide in government popularity.

Sydney Nsw Labor Konyong Calwell Wim Kooyong Calwell Aid Liberal Party Peacocks Robert Wrennes Holt Kooy Sir Roberts Menzies Police

Author dead in cyclone news and housing loan report

Fragmented notices mention Cyclone Shirley moving with high winds and heavy rain in northwest Western Australia. Other items reference Fullerton California housing loan details and Forester, aged 66, linked to Horatio Ei woe. dates and pages provide scattered context.

Shirley Wesern Australia Fullerton California Inivir CS. Forester Forester Bo Sul

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