Defence study centre at ANU established
The Australian National University has established a defence study centre to study strategic and defence problems affecting Australia.
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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Aug 04, 1966
Page
1
The Australian National University has established a defence study centre to study strategic and defence problems affecting Australia.
Reports indicate Mao issued directives calling sweeping changes within the military. Date of issue remains undisclosed, but mentions have appeared in editorials and news accounts marking the Chinese Army’s anniversary.
The report outlines a purge linked to colonial governance, comments on the centre for strategic studies, and plans for a new defence research hub. Key figures include university staff, international partners, and government officials discussing ANZUS, regional security, and future research directions.
Fragmentary OCR text provides unreadable phrases and names. no clear event, date, or entities emerge to form a coherent summary or identify a person, organization, or place.
Dr Edward Teller, titled Father of the H bomb, announced in Canberra yesterday a quasar theory. He claims quasars are the most distant objects in space and ties his ideas to motion and energy concepts developed over decades.
In 90 degree heat, Transcription typists arrived to work yesterday only to find their offices like a tropical forest. The article notes the scorching conditions affected workers at the ACT Law Courts, causing disruption and concerns over comfort and safety.
A overheated courtroom delayed jury proceedings for an hour as legal counsel argued points of law. Officials worked to repair the heating system affecting the Law Courts and 90 courts, with jurors staying in the stifling room until temp improved and proceedings resumed.
Prof GH Read of Rend State University Ohio warns that state aid to independent schools would bind them to national goals. He leads a US educators group finishing a three week Australia study tour. The trend he cites says governments seek to control education, risking independent schools yielding to a single demand.
Adelaide report details an Aboriginal affair drawing Mrs Lorne Brant of Dunstan Adelaide, distressed as authorities remove her three year old daughter Susan James. Brant declares no prior indication of wrongdoing while officers confirm welfare intervention. record notes confusion and emotional strain.
Indonesian Herald reports Mr Holt may visit Jakarta in September en route to London for a prime ministers conference. Canberra has not announced a visit, while External Affairs Minister Hasluck prepares for broad discussions next week. If Holt goes, details of a new Australian aid program could be announced, guided by Professor H W Arndt's Indonesia economy study.
A report describes a Bali campaign of terror linked to communist sympathizers on Java's eastern island. It cites arson attacks and clashes as crowds storm the National Front headquarters amid student unrest and claims of eight thousand participants.
AAP Reuters reports the Australian Prime Minister’s planned Djakarta visit could mark a milestone in Indonesian Australian relations. The Indonesia Herald notes cautious optimism and calls for frank dialogue.
An article fragment notes tension between Indonesia and Australia amid references to communism fears and possible collusive tender issues. It mentions Acting Premier Ru, Deputy Leader, and discussions on regional contracts, with mentions of Sukarno and Suharti amid bilateral talks and municipal procurement concerns.
ACT secondary school teachers accuse the NSW Education Department of planning larger classes next year with high schools conceivably averaging 40 to 42 pupils. The issue contrasts with a recognised maximum of 40 and the ACT average of 38, sparking anger among educators.
A fragmented page notes Britain will not trim forces in Malaysia amid wider global tensions. It mentions the Soviet Union, potential nuclear limits, and regional stability worries. Also referenced are Australia and Vietnam policy debates, with pages 6, 7, 11, 18, and 24 25 cited for further context.
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