Tashkent spirit tests Kashmir peace after deadlock
A Canberra Times condensed note on the 1966 Tashkent Agreement as a fragile step toward cooling tensions between India and Pakistan. It cites disputes over Kashmir, political statements by Ayub Khan and Mrs Gandhi, and warns that breaking the accord would undermine peace prospects in the subcontinent.
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Tashkent
Shastri
Pakistan
Tashkeemt
India
Kashmir
Min
Jammu
Information Secretary
Kashmmir
Ayub
Rawalpindi
Gandhi
Money for building stimulus urged for Canberra
Canberra building activity shows signs of slackening with housing approvals for six months to February at 1146 units, down from 1177 previously. Non housing value dropped as inflation raises costs, suggesting lower actual work volume. advocates urge a Canberra stimulus, noting $15 million national housing boost and proposing $500,000 extra for the ACT to spur construction and save taxpayer expense.
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Canberra
Melbourne
Sydney
Act
Unknown excavation underway at soa bed search
Mysterious digging has been under way for some time as researchers probe a soa bed. Questions arise about their objectives and potential discoveries, with speculation on what artifacts or clues might be uncovered and where the effort will lead.
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Colchester
Mediterranean
New Zéaland
Sydney Rock
Pretty Beach
Kileate
Ouribah
Newcastle
Earth’s Interior Explored From Core To Crust
The article outlines the earth’s structure from a solid nickel iron inner core to a liquid outer core, a rocky mantle, and the crust. It notes the 2,200 mile core radius, 800 mile inner core, 1,800 mile mantle, and shallow oil well depths, with seismic and radioactive data guiding current understanding.
Mohole plans spark race to drill through earth crust
The Moho layer marks a crust mantle boundary and both American and Russian teams seek to drill through to sample mantle rocks. Americans propose a floating, 279 by 234 foot barge in 18,000 feet deep Pacific waters near Hawaii with a 35,000 foot drill pipe and complex mooring. Russians plan a 42 mile deep hole near the Kola peninsula using altered drilling and anchoring tactics.
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Yugosiay
Andrej Mehorovich
Kulpa Valley
Yugoslavia
Moho
Tome
Occar
Oil and Natural
Thiper
USA
National Foundation
Nea
Profesor
V. V. Belousov
Kola Peninsula
Russia
Fi Ives
mid-Pacific
Africa
Earth
NSW Armed Robberies Spark Alarm As Crime Surges
The NSW wave of armed robberies draws concern from police and public figures. Sydney–area thefts since August total about 100,000 dollars with bank heists and doorstep robberies reported. calls grow for public cooperation and preventive measures.
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Nsw
Scotland Yard
CID
Briain
Sydney
Ganley Vale
Smithfield
Coogee
Marth Ryde
Letters To The Editor On Demonstrators At Town Hall
Readers respond to a protest at Kew Town Hall against government policy. Arthur Anderson and others defend peaceful civic discourse and condemn insults toward demonstrators while urging calm, dignity, and continued public engagement.
Canberra suburbs and their names in early federation debates
A fragmented historical excerpt discusses Canberra suburb naming amid debates between King O Malley and opponents. It traces proposed land tenure, leaseholds, and Crown land policy shaping the Federal Capital Territory, citing Parliament debates and the Seat of Government Administration Act 1910, with mentions of O Malley and Senator Stwin forty Smith and GB Edwards.
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Canberra
Alenander
Tume
King Opmalley
A.S. Daley
Hay
Federation
Henry B. Higgins
Dewi
Alexander
Oper
King O'Malley
O’malley
O'Malley
Federal Capital Territory
Martland
Iowa Mall
Marton
Senate
Stwinforty Smith
Labor
Nsw
Wit
Hous of Representatives
Hease of Representatives
G. B. Edwards
Cemveryis Hive
Noah Sydney
Edwards
Freehold
GB. Edwards
Maine
Gutnard
Batmen Guerrilla Raid Reported in Canberra Times Text
An obscure excerpt describes a surprise raid by guerrilla fighters nicknamed Batmen. The piece mentions batlike costumes, a leader, and action against foot soldiers, with references to Canberra Times coverage and a civic roundsman probe.
Freedom to Protest in South Africa Sparks Letter Debate
An April 4 letter criticizes South Africa's treatment of indigenous people and compares it to colonial oppression. It questions whether editors would face incarceration for publishing such views and argues for Tibetan self-determination amid Chinese rule.
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South Africa
Fred Struttit
Éiler
Heir Pont
Mulives
Bay
Tohananhire
Mich Frank
Vaile
Struts
Queanveyam Nsw
Tewwop
Musi
Tibet
Takien
China
Adelaide Festival critics clash over second rate material
A Canberra Times report cites Adelaide critics debating the festival's programming and budget. Organisers defend the include of second class material while praising performances by amateurs and professionals. The exchange recalls Monteverdi, Porgy and Bess and Wind Quintet highlights from the Adelaide event.
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Hoffmann
Canberra Times
Hay
Pennington Hall
Ceriy
Age of Monteverdi
Mater
Gulliver
Correction note on motorist names and affiliations
A reader correction clarifies misread names and affiliations involving individuals from the United States and related organizations. The notice fixes erroneous spellings and associations in the earlier report.
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