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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Aug 23, 1966

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Nationalist Party backs Sukarno amid Indonesia turmoil

Indonesia's Nationalist Party pledged support for President Sukarno and warned against ousting him. The AKOGAM disbanded and reverts to KOTT as peace efforts with Malaysia continue, while student protests and military briefings frame the Jakarta political scene.

Djakarta AAP Reuter Indonesia The Nationalist Party PNT Sukarno Malaysia Command Akogam Malaysia

Turkish quakes hit eastern Turkey as rescue efforts continue

A fresh wave of earthquakes struck eastern Turkey on Monday as rescue teams worked to reach survivors of last Friday's disaster. Official death counts range from 1,845 to as high as 4,000 according to Turkish newspapers, with thousands injured.

Urim Turkey Te-l Nef

States discuss Victoria New South Wales finances with Holt

The Federal Cabinet will consider whether Prime Minister Holt should meet Victoria and NSW Premiers to address their financial difficulties. Victoria's Sir Henry Bolte pressed for talks, warning of tax rises or halted development if funds do not arrive. The meeting follows a request by Victoria’s Acting Premier Rylah, with Victoria’s budget framed as an election budget.

Mr Holt Nsw Victoria Henry Bolte Holt Melbourne Henry Askin Canling James

Australia names first Ambassador to Mexico

The Australian Minister to the United Nations, Dudley McCarthy, has been named Australia’s first Ambassador to Mexico, announced by External Affairs Minister Hasluck to the House of Representatives. McCarthy, 55, has served in New York since 1963 and will relocate at the end of the next session. The appointment follows Australia and Mexico agreeing to exchange ambassadors.

United Nations Dudley McCarthy Australia Mexico Hasluck House of Representatives McCarthy United Matinne New York UM. x Melbourne Department of Terri Ie Wreck Prc Sapp Tories Department of External Athin Wilsons Con South-west Pacific Oliver Goode Gabor San Ane Neil Gabor

Greenish to contest ACT seat as five candidates named

Mr Greenish announced his plan to stand for the ACT seat, accusing the Government of failure in overall control. Five candidates are listed or expected: J. R. Fraser ALP sitting member, R. W. Rowell Liberal, J. D. Donohue DLP, and Mrs A. P. Dalgarnon Independent. The Australian Party plans to contest but has not named a candidate. Greenish, previously Liberal, states he is no longer with that party due to disagreements with NSW and ACT Liberal executives.

Greenish J. R. Fraser ALP R. W. Rowell Liberal J. D. Donohue DLP A. P. Dalgarnon Independent The Australian Party Act Liberal Party Incall NSW Liberal

Wage fixing system called out as out of date in Australia

Australia’s Arbitration Act and wage fixing system were condemned by employers as out of date. Two girls died in a shark attack near Rabaul yesterday. A Malaysian Parliament row involved Miss Sandra Nelson. The bench selection controversy and national wages case dominated discussion, with calls for reform.

Melbourne Australia Rabaul Reuter Duke of York Island Kuala Lumpur Aap-Reuter Sydney Sandra Nelson

Fishermen Missing Off South Coast Found One Body

One of four anglers missing off the South Coast, Otto Frederick Kleinbeck, 48, of Windang, was found by a helicopter. He sailed from Currarong on Saturday with two partners who remain missing. Ronald Williams, 22, of Rockdale, was found Sunday tied to a wheel of a submerged runabout. The missing men are Yegen Rohoe, 23, Windang. Randolph Webber, 35, Kiama Downs. and Thomas Sidwell, 48, Belmore Sydney. Police to resume search today.

Otto Frederick Kleinbeck Windang Currarong Ronald Williams Rockdale Yegen Rohoe Randolph Webber Kiama Downs Thomas Sidwell Belmore Sydney

Abattoir for Sale Could Shift to Private Operation

A Canberra ACT government study favors private enterprise for the abattoir with tenders for sale or lease to be called soon. The plan aims to maintain meat supply and hygiene standards while preventing price jumps. Critics warn of potential monopoly and stress public opinion was not sought through elected representatives.

Forbes Act Canberra Pricy Sompebaton Goulburn R. R. O'Keeffe G. J. Walsh T. W. W. Poe A. P. Dalgarno Governolment Standard ACT Ac-Queanbeyan - Canberra Visory Council Nsw Lacalliers Association R. B Ceaunt Douglas Pov

Third coastal ferry ordered by Evans Deakin firm

Brisbane shipbuilder Evans Deakin and Co Pty Ltd has ordered a third roll on roll off vessel for the Australian National Line. Two earlier vessels are already in production. The latest ship, costing about 6.5 million, will operate on the Melbourne Sydney Brisbane North Queensland route and is due for completion in July 1969. It will have a Gotaverken stern door and a mechanically operated car hoist, powered by two MAN diesel engines, with a speed around 17 knots. The vessel will carry a crew of 42 and accommodate 12 passengers.

Brisbane Evans Deakin and Com Pty Ltd Australian National Line Freeth Canberra Melbourne Sydney North Queensland Gotaverken

Budget changes and political critique cross New Zealand pages

A New Zealand political scientist blasts the overall New Zealand policy as stricter yet less publicised than Australia. The note appears on the Ota to Other pages with Hoffmann’s critique of a Canberra cancer case, and references to women, finance, lottery, sport and classifieds on pages 12 to 15.

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