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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Apr 08, 1966

Page

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Court martial acquits Tedder amid defence plea

The court martial acquitted Major Tedder after defence counsel urged the case lacked sufficient evidence. Key testimony noted that disciplinary action had already been considered and that authority to charge remained under review while evidence and statements from officers including Brigadier McNamara and Lt Col McNamara were discussed. The proceedings referenced Singapore and Australia locations with multiple officers named and the trial status as concluded.

J.T McNamer Rosy Tuadier Jacky Jackson Tnecamwer McNamara Mayin “Tedder Ation Nash Igor Navighion O'Neill

Millionaire son seeks court ruling over father’s will

The Buckland case centers on the son’s claim to a share of his late father’s fortune. The matter before Mr Justice Gillard concerns the will of William Buckland, a businessman who died aged 42. Trustees hold most assets in charitable hands and the son seeks an $8.498 million award, arguing he is entitled under the estate plan.

Bourne Supreme Toorak Una Rmed Charises

Massacre Claims Stir Saigon Amid Mekong Delta Clash

Civilian prisoners were slain by Vietcong guerrillas in the Mekong delta as government forces moved in. A US spokesman said twenty five captives were executed before a security cordon formed, triggering Buddhist protests and calls for Premier Nguyen to cede power.

Saigon Mekong Delta Jill Pye Sirmons TNE Xy Tao Elecamese Jin Tiehl Nguyen

Clarke deported from South Africa

Clarke recounts his deportation from South Africa after being held briefly in gaol. He notes no official explanation was given, insists he was treated well, and cites administrative difficulties and interrogation as the reasons. He says he will leave as planned but remains unsure of future steps or return.

South Africa Kyi Ibeen Annus Hawit Joie

Queen Mother Farewell Tour Ends After Seven Day Visit

About 2 000 people attended the farewell at Canberra as the Queen Mother departed for Fiji. Prime Minister Holt helped lead the official send off with Prince Charles Governor General Lord Casey and Mrs Casey present. The Queen Mother briefly chatted with a child from Air Force and delayed departure by about 14 minutes.

Lord Casey Casey Queen Mother Raaf Rane Fairbairn Mr Holt Holt Wren Air Force RAAF Ale Qantas Fiji Australia

South Korea plans to send troops to Vietnam this spring

Premier Won Chung told the National Assembly committee that additional forces will be dispatched soon. An infantry regiment of about 4 000 is preparing to sail within days, with a second army division following in April. South Korea already has around 2 000 troops including a combat division and support units engaged in Vietnam.

Seoul AAP Reuter T-K Won Chung National Assembly South Vietnam Vietnam Aly Auril South Keren

US recovers H-bomb after Mediterranean crash

US forces recovered the hydrogen bomb lost in the Mediterranean off southeastern Spain after nearly three months. The embassy said the bomb fell when a B-52 bomber crashed off the coast, sinking about 2,300 feet, and was found last month.

Madrid Mediterranean Spain

Two Ukrainian Writers Arrested Over Suspected Dissent

Two Ukrainian literary critics Vasyl Symonenko age unknown and Janko Svetlishny age 41 along with Ivan Dryuha mid forties were reported under arrest. They were linked to diaries and writings critical of the Soviet regime. The case involves alleged broadcasts and publications deemed anti-Soviet. Authorities continuing a crackdown on dissident Ukrainian authors as wartime tensions rise.

van Svetlishny Ivan Dryuha Sgiinat Pean Vornes Vasyl Symananio Symon Janko Soviet Union Kiev Sinyavsky Yuri Daniell Sants Sudhanoat Svetishay

Mail Sorting Dispute Moves to Arbitration

The unit signals willingness to arbitrate over designation wages and conditions and will direct members to resume work on a normal basis. Mail deliveries may not return to normal until the end of next week, as stated by Mr Chambers.

Chambers

Postal Strike Delays Mail Across Australian Cities

A Sydney based postal strike disrupts mail delivery as sorters walk out delaying Easter mail. Canberra, Melbourne, and Perth report overwhelmed post offices with overtime orders and a looming backlog. Officials expect pile ups to clear by midweek with nationwide service strained.

Cabinet says no to Britain over Rhodesia sanctions

The Federal Statement says Australia will not join in new sanctions on Rhodesia. External Affairs Minister Senator Gorton said Australia would not reimpose unilateral measures, noting exports to Rhodesia are mainly food and stressing willingness to aid drought-affected countries.

Smith Rhodesia Gorton Que Rastiin Realia Great Britain Whodesia Geear Papeete Australia Africa Yelione

Canberra theatre group review and TV question page note

A fragmented page review mentions Canberra repertory Society and detached questions on TV. It includes references to lotteries and an Ordinary 681 amount in classifieds, with page notes about fare changes and other pages.

Canberraepertory Leioure Courts

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