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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Apr 20, 1966
Page
1
MELBOURNE reports the Federal Government endorses a moderate wage increase for all Australian workers. This marks the first time the Commonwealth has supported an increase of any dimension.
An Australian inquiry into an oil venture reveals failures in governance and safety. The testimony hints at lives saved by caution as a family escaped harm while the party pursued promises in a remote north western region near Penh. The account notes passes by the General and a focus on employment risk and an impending camp leasing plan.
Fragmentary text cites ACTU wage demands and worker claims, referencing quarterly adjustments, a case involving a woman and Her husband, names such as Layton Crescent and Crescent Natti, and figures like 840. The passage also mentions injuries, a death linked to a domestic incident, and a NSW location, but many words are garbled.
Fragmented OCR text describes a ministerial meeting about national development and professional associations. Mention of architecture firms and engineering groups and a Canberra gathering hints at cross border discussions. The readable portion references a straw memorandum and regional organizations in Australia and Canberra.
The advance party of about 4 800 Australian troops destined for Vietnam prepares for shipment over the next two months. NSW officials including Sir Roden Cutler and Mr Fraser announce the move as part of the Australian task force.
Australian parliamentary chaos erupts as letters on Vietnam policy are debated. Opposition leader Holt faces questions over a letter urging support or abstention and the numbers of voters cited by party affiliates. Prime Minister Calwell and Labor figures clash over disclosures and the ethics of parliamentary letters and polling.
Reports from Tokyo say Communist China will halt economic aid to Indonesia in response to the sacking of its Jakarta embassy. The decision follows Chinese officials accusing Indonesian authorities of hostility and anti-Chinese sentiment, signaling a diplomatic and aid cut amid rising tensions.
Canberra rent collectors face a growing backlog on overdue government houses and flats though official figures are scarce. A government spokesman said progress was made on a nearly $200,000 arrears task force, with three collectors handling debts as an economic measure. March collections reached about four thousand dollars, below the typical monthly average. At Garden Island a troop carrier loaded with 450 Australian troops for Vietnam prepared to depart as no incidents occurred among relatives at the departure. The Sth and 6th Battalions of the Royal Australian Regiment will join the Australian Task Force in Bien Hoa.
The Prime Minister Mr Holt leaves tomorrow for a four nation tour, visiting Australian troops in South Vietnam Thailand Malaysia and Singapore. About 2 100 youths enter national service as part of Australia moves to bolster military training and commitments. The trip includes talks with senior officers and overseas defense discussions.
A fragmented page cites efforts to accelerate hospital construction plans amid reports of air raids on North Vietnam. It also notes mentions of political leadership questions in labor circles and international diplomacy, with references to Southeast Asia coverage and a wide index of pages.
Malaysia will impose immigration controls on Singaporeans entering the Federation, announced by Home Affairs Minister Tun Ismail Abdul Rahman in Johore Bahru. The measure, applied to foreigners from Singapore but not to British servicemen, aims to safeguard internal security amid concerns over the Singapore-Malaysia relationship.
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