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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Apr 18, 1966

Page

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Whitlam condemns banking control by private firms

Whitlam argues government by planning can counter private bank power. He calls for state insureds and funds to compete with private lenders and opposes foreign and privileged interests. He warns Liberal and Country Parties resist social reform while Labor seeks national economic foresight.

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Head of the Lake Race Held at Lake Burley Griffin

The Telnipes Park High School eight won by a length from Grammar with Daramalen half a length back. The Head of the Lake Cup was donated for perpetual competition by Mr J. R. Frazer, the ACT Member, and presented after the race.

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Police Seek Mother of Dead Infant Near Bus Stop

Police hunt a possible mother after a dead infant was found naked on a roadway near a park in Mas, with a dark haired woman seen nearby. Detectives checked hotels and homes, but no clear suspect. The infant lay 50 feet from a makeshift nightdress and a homemade blanket found at the scene.

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Pilot lands aircraft then dies at Camden Airport

An Australian newspaper item reports a pilot died of a heart attack after alighting from his aircraft at Camden Airport. The event followed talks in Canberra with government civil aviation officials about air traffic control and tower operations.

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McEwen Eyes Joint Shipping Line With Japan

Australian parliamentarian McEwen discussed a potential 50 50 joint shipping venture with Japan to operate ships under the Australian flag. The plan would see private Japanese interests run vessels while Australia orders bulk carriers to move iron ore and coal to Japan, though officials noted rival considerations and existing freight arrangements.

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Subsidy debated to move Australian ore by ship

Australian government subsidy urged to ship ore on Australian crews paid high wages. Sources say Japan could profit from ore transport if Australia backs a joint Australian Japanese shipping venture. A Japanese official confirmed a letter requesting help for Australia to ship exports. In Parliament March 1, Mr Benson pressed trade questions about shipping contracts and possible 60 percent Australian ownership to ensure steady supply.

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Rusk Says US Aims for Good Ties Yet Resists Communism

Secretary of State Rusk told the House Foreign Affairs subcommittee last month that America seeks normal relations but will resist communism in the Far East. He suggested Chinese leaders fear younger generations may abandon revolutionary zeal and determination.

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Call-up reply and conscription issues in early reports

Fragmentary notes show ministers Fraser Calwell and Hasluck linked to conscription debates and oil blockade failures. Also mentions Malaysia security checks and a London visit for talks with the British Government. Minor references to pages 3 4 and 5 and women classified entries elsewhere.

Business talks in Canberra on Japan Australia trade

The Australian Prime Minister and business leaders meet in Canberra to discuss joint ventures and freight shipments to Japan. Australian exports to Japan have risen from seven to about 300 million pounds, attributed to the Business Co operation Committee efforts.

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Parents complain over charges against imprisoned son

In Brisbane on Sunday parents of a detained Australian in Merauke West Irian urged the Department of External Affairs to disclose the charges. They accused officials of reluctance to learn the case details while noting the prisoner’s location near Merauke, 200 miles northwest of the Pacific indus. The prisoner, Ken Bedford 38, a poultry farmer and shipowner, sailed a boat to West Brian to trade skins as part of a proposed exchange scheme.

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