10 Aug 1965
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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Aug 10, 1965
Page
1
Fragmentary text reports violence in a jungle operation with casualties and restricted details. Names and specific facts are unreadable, leaving only scattered phrases about an Australian context and fatalities.
A would be cracksman disturbed while attempting to blow the safe at Civic Footwear Centre in East Row Civic over the weekend. Explosives found in the safe and no items stolen after security moved the safe and transported it to Bien Hoa. Police and military observers noted the incident involved Australian planners and a dawn operation, with the Army handling the recovered item and guarding the scene.
Singapore and Malaysia leaders sealed plans to separate amid ongoing differences. Tunku Abdul Rahman and Lee Kuan Yew, both prime ministers, along with respective ministers, signed the secession accord on Saturday, formalizing Singapore's exit.
The Prime Minister signals a return to Canberra for full assessment as Malaysia and Singapore split. The Tunku Abdul Rahman says separation is the best remedy amid disputes over loyalty and race, while Singapore’s Lee Kuan Yew laments potential turmoil.
At a Kuala Lumpur news conference the Tunku warned Singapore against opening diplomatic ties with Indonesia or Communist China. He warned that Singapore’s future defence and economic role could affect Malaysia, urging caution over any moves toward independence or foreign alliances.
Deputy Chief Minister James Wong announced Sarawak will continue to belong to the Malaysian Federation despite Singapore's withdrawal. He stated the policy remains unchanged and Sarawak would carry on as before under the federation. The opposition leader Siesta Wong urged a plebiscite under Afro-Asian influence should be held in Sarawak following Singapore's exit.
In a garbled clipping readers glimpse stray names and places including Phi jie Par and Miraee Hil ty with unclear events. The text shows disrupted phrases about causes or signs and a discussion of a wallet wind and a sine well, leaving a murky snapshot of topics and people with no clear narrative.
Reports state a bomb was hurled at the Goulburn police station. Detectives moved to the scene tonight with authorities arriving early to assess the blast and secure the area. No injuries were immediately reported as investigators search for suspects.
A Reuters report indicates Indonesia was prepared to recognize Singapore as an independent state, with Foreign Minister Subandrio noting potential reconsideration of relations with Malaysia and other aspects of ties. Officials in Kuala Lumpur warned that decisions depend on evolving events and diplomatic positions across Southeast Asia.
A clipping notes a 14 percent wage increase approved by the ACT Conciliation Commissioner G A Vinay. It references references to Singapore and various page mentions, plus reports on racial discrimination, public recreation venues, Canberra conference criticism, and Warwick Farm horse racing contenders.
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