19 Apr 1965
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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Apr 19, 1965
Page
1
Sluk FoF is set for a notable event as plans move forward. Details remain sparse but decision makers indicate a positive outcome and anticipated progress toward a successful result.
Two people died in a head on collision on the Hume Highway about ten miles north of Goulburn. The victims include Emanuel Monwegnour aged 14 of Paired New and Avis BI Derai aged 47 of Windsay Street Richmond NSW. Three women were injured as passengers in the same vehicle and several more details remain unclear. Police are investigating and the vicinity was sealed off for accident examination.
Snowfall stops service in Locogamung yesterday delaying church schedules at Mi Kraseiusko as officials hold activities. Local authorities paused gatherings to ensure safety and assess travel conditions across the area.
A government economist reports rebels in a remote park demand immediate independence. The piece details tensions, international reactions, and ongoing negotiations with authorities and foreign powers over autonomy and political reform.
Reported stance by Sukarno against an Irian plebiscite dominates a fragmented dispatch. The piece notes 50 youths arrested and mentions unusual weather with five inches of snow and scattered place names, implying a chaotic weekend in the region.
Harsh wind and unstable conditions mar the Lake Burley Civils event at Lake Burley, forcing delays and challenging races. Lavfioy Daw and rivals faced the tough, windy day as crowds watched.
The pope appeals for global peace in a message urging an end to war and hunger while calling for wisdom and unity. Detectives report arrests of youths amid ongoing efforts to calm conflict and harmonize international relations.
In Lewisham a fire killed William Henry Hi as bystanders rushed to his aid. Police report a group of youths aided the arsonists and witnesses described the blaze enveloping the man in the shelter. Two suspects are detained and await court proceedings.
Moscow reports a Soviet North Vietnamese joint communique stating volunteers could enter the war if the United States escalates attacks on North Vietnam and Hanoi requests aid. The message, issued by Tass, notes progress toward peace talks and hints at Moscow’s cautious stance on direct involvement.
Fragmented notes reference President Sukarno and a claimed aid figure amid Vietnam withdrawal debate. Mentions bribe language and Canadian, American involvement, with garbled references to Southeast Asia and UN backing concerns.
A Northern Vietnam crisis briefing notes Hanoi says Indonesia offers aid as tensions rise. Prime Minister Me Pham Van Dong comments on spats and possible harm, while Canberra uses diplomatic channels. Australian officials discuss Vietnam policy and foreign aid in tense regional climate.
The clumsy OCR notes mention indigenous rights and discrimination, referencing campaigns, and political figures in Australia and Asia. It references Vietnam era topics and UN involvement, with scattered names and dates obscured by errors.
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