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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Apr 16, 1966

Page

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First head of the lake regatta for ACT schools

Canberra secondary schools will race for the Head of the Lake trophy with 170 competitors from Canberra Grammar, Canberra School, Lyneham High, Narrandera College and other institutions. Racing starts at 3 30 pm on a 1500 metre course from Central Basin under Kings Avenue Bridge, with spectators urged to view from the rowing shed.

Canberra Canberra Grammar School Teloper Park Lynehamigh Sidmind's College Timalan College Minder Bridge Ul Ger Secondary Schools Sports Association WR. Fraser Fraser Central Basin Kings Avenue Bridge Fatt ‘Basin

Move to control foreign shippers by government supervision

Government moves to regulate overseas shipping and finance by imposing incentives and restrictions on foreign shippers. Officials say new legislation will require licensing, price controls, and subsidies tied to national interests, aiming to curb profits and tighten monitoring of imports and exports.

Peter Samuel Ficiab

Wine Wool And Cheese At Canberra Fashion Exibit

The Canberra fashion show included Sir John McLeay and guests such as Mrs Petersens and Australian week figures. Drinks and food mingled with wine, wool and cheese as attendees enjoyed a March event featuring a Swedish ambassador’s wife and a TV star. Freshly shorn sheep in the foyer drew amused glances.

House of Representatives John McLeay Canberra-Res Avisitalia Mentary Union Mra Gusta al Petersens Jimmy Mannan Appear Gondin

Buddhist leadership doubts Ky government five month plan

A communique from Buddhist hierarchy says a new government is unnecessary for three to five months. The church aims to send a delegation to northern provinces to deter extremist anti government acts, as General Thi leads rebel factions in Hue and Da Nang.

Catwell Fairhall Nang Vietnam Tulsa Mune Walser Prosihie United Marshal Ky States Ansira Ian Dar Treops Mtetmamere Boerne Imaal Thisayt Launceston Tasmanyan Ienowa Nichole Tut Qiang EX-1 Ment Rime Nguyen Ca Likor Women's Association Northern Elie Hue Cosa

New chief in Vietnam amid anti Pekong rally protests

Widespread demonstrations erupted as crowds gathered near Jakarta and Saigon influenced by regional politics. Officials reported clashes around foreign embassies including Chinese posts, with police and security forces attempting crowd control. The unrest reflected tensions amid regional leadership transitions and debates over influence in Indochina.

Gilroy Backs Call Up Policy Amid Vietnam Debate

Cardinal Gilroy of Sydney supports the Commonwealth government over conscription for Vietnam service. He says the government must safeguard welfare and act conscientiously, while Anglican bishops urge prudent analysis of a difficult problem.

Gilroy Sydney Cardinal Gilroy Commonwealth Vietnam Gulroy Spt Australia Fonghe Commonwealth of Ausvalle Marion

A book that escaped a ban on Saturday views

Section notes a book that escaped a ban and mentions Garry Restucle's Pop Cult column on TV and art. It references Saturday features and pages covering variety from church services to courts and finance. Includes scattered phrases about teaching laymen to paint and a report on local issues.

Garry Restucle Tv-Art

Vernon Tennis Match Stolen Tape Repels Heist

A garbled report notes a theft attempt tied to Vernon tennis. It mentions a repelled effort and an unclear description of the tape involved, with details truncated and names/origins missing.

Copper prices rise overseas on strong market signals

Copper prices climbed overseas as London dealers followed Chilean gains. The surge in the stock market and producer optimism supported higher prices, with expectations that Chilean producers would push even further.

London Ducent Chile

Australian Wounded Soldiers Named in Vietnam Report

Australian wounded Private Love of the 1st Battalion Roya Australian Regiment was shot in the right thigh in South Vietnam and operated on at a casualty clearing station. The report lists Mr Hawthorne of Western Australia among the wounded.

Hawthorne WA South Vietnam Love Roya ‘Australian Regiment Elest Ing Station

Tunku signals talks with Indonesia possible to ease tensions

Kuala Lumpur reports Prime Minister Tunku Abdul Rahman said Malaysia would consider talks with Indonesia if confrontation ends. He stressed recognition of Singapore only if Indonesia halts hostile moves. He insisted talks require peace and would not reopen discussions while confrontations continue. Australia noted Australia’s stance on peace and Malaysia’s position remains cautious.

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