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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Apr 11, 1966

Page

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Defence chief to head TAA

The retiring chair man of the Joint Chiefs of Star Committee, Air Chief Marshal Sir Frederick Scherger, has been appointed Chairman of the Australian National Airlines Commission. Sir Glenn Chipproialh has been Chairman of the Eimamision for seven years. The commission will oversee air transport policy and aviation matters.

Joint Chiefs of Star Frederick Scherger Australian National Airlines Commission Choly Ot Mall Gleen Freleek Charmon Grevens

Two ACT men die on roads

A Canberra area crash killed two ACT men, Peter Keith Words 19 and Theodore Haynod 20, when a car rolled near Batemans Bay. The driver Allan Stanley Maisie 34 survived with critical injuries, while passenger Gloria Kelling 25 suffered abrasions and shock.

Batemans Boy

Lake Burley Griffin Forecast Shows Mild Sunny Day

The forecast calls for a fine mild and sunny day with light winds. Early afternoon expected temperatures around Sh degrees and a northeast breeze of 5 to 10 knots over Lake Burley Griffin.

Titay Lake ‘Burley Griffin

British frigate stops tanker amid UN force debate

The report describes HMS Alerwick halting the tanker Manuela as part of a naval operation. It notes tensions over security council actions on Rhodesia and possible use of force, with Greece and South Africa referenced and mood on the council showing divisions and abstentions.

London Aap-Reuter Berwick Manuela Beira Defence Ministry HMS Alerwick Hs Manvelium Motanighe Britain Wancil Rhodesia Mina Portugal Hewa

Men see meteorite fall in New Zealand valley

Report from Wellington on a meteorite sighting in a valley during a Sunnay event. Local witnesses describe a bright streak and confirm fragments perhaps recovered by residents. No official confirmation yet, but excitement grows among collectors and astronomers in the region.

NZ Valley

South Vietnamese forces drift as Da Nang mission falters

Fragments describe Marines flying out after the Da Nang operation, anti government groups pressing in central regions, and a Sagom Catholic statement opposing rebellion. In the north, Buddhists form a cabinet to direct a struggle, while the Unified Buddhist Church says it has no confidence in the government. Full report.

da Nang Sagom Saigon Unified Buddhist Church

Military junta's survival now in doubt

The South Vietnamese regime faces grave doubt as civil war tensions rise. Hue remains out of government control while northern militants and dissident officials loom. The Saigon government fights to hold Da Nang and the northern provinces amid shifting loyalties and political fracture.

Saigon South Vietnam North Vietnam Hue Vietnam Struggle Committee Fter

Malik forecasts Singapore ties in foreign minister remarks

Article notes Malik predicting closer ties with Singapore per Foreign Minister Adam Malik. Fragmentary notes reference ACTL aiding Aboriginal pasteur workers in the Northern Territory and a 1910 gold minerals search in Waxe. Also mentions sport, weather, classifieds sections across pages.

Vane

Diver Missing After Coast Search Near Port Kembla

Port Kembla police searched the Rendalong Point and surrounding shores for diver Robert Chrate 24 of Gillipoll Street who vanished during a skinsliver event. Chrate secretary of the Port Kembla Skin Diving Club was last seen near Bend Nong Point wearing a weighted belt to stay submerged. Raimond Parry, a fellow diver, tried to reach him but was unable as the cold hindered rescue efforts. A separate report notes an 11 year old diver drowned at Nelson Bay after entering a cave with other skindivers.

Muton Rendalong Sera Robert Chrate Gillipoll Steet Port Kembla Christie Wan Hiesone Elim Nong Point Christie Raimond Parry Nice Cluh Fonts Parry Sydney Nelson Bay Newcastle Testay

Pontiff Pleads for World Peace From St Peter’s Balcony

From St Peter’s Basilica the Pope renewed Eastertide pleas for world peace. He addressed brothers men and urged moral strength, hope, and unity under Christ as the beacon of spiritual and moral union for mankind.

Atican City St Peter Basilica Christ

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