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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Aug 24, 1966

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Transfers of Public Servants to Canberra Begin Again

The planned full scale transfer of public servants to Canberra restarts amid uncertain conditions. Average MV Anthony assumed the Bear sect Sunni tracer originally inherited for phox fintrntat. Turseen not stated. The transfers were intended to replace precaite wh Cochems's supply at Cov fepment hoo me.

Canberra Melharne Inter Ark Sediana Averrogi Anthony Tewna

Girl Four Held for Ransom in Berlin Incident

A four year old girl was abducted by an armed man near Deer yesterday. Police pursued the suspect through Montreal and Ottawa area, with the kidnapper demanding a ransom of 8100. Authorities secured the child unharmed and are reviewing leads.

Wermin Berlin Montreal Mass

New gin for Ord amid river district development

A fragmented report notes new gin operations near Ord River and Gut River District as the State Government plans establish and operate facilities. The piece references a pioneer project, a 104 Nash Sed arrest, and reforms within the Ong Ree scheme amid fiscal measures, with correspondence suggesting ongoing visits by a journalist.

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Magpies in Narrabundah Threaten Children

Nesting magpies in Narrabundah have attacked several children in recent days. Sister Noelia of St Benedict’s Primary notes a child was slightly injured while playing near Narrabundah Oval. Anthony Heridge, 10, was attacked while cycling along Jeera Homers Avenue, a motorist fending off the bird. Local schools report no current complaints but fear seasonal increases. The Department of the Interior says magpies are protected but will discourage attacks through enforcement.

Narrabundah St Benedict's Primary School Noelia Nirabunduh Anthony Heridge Jeerahomers Avenue Anthony G. Hernidge Conk Crescent Sturt Avenue Heridge Narrshun Dah High School Mek. J. Smuvth

Calwell attacks Vietnam vow on early troop home and budget critique

Labor Leader Arthur Calwell used his 1966 67 Budget reply to attack Australian involvement in Vietnam and preview election promises. He urged bringing troops home, cautioned against budget effects on prices, and outlined Labor plans including a referendum on price control powers, pension reform, contributory pensions, and expanded medical entitlements.

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Labor pledges broad education aid and Vietnam stance

In a policy speech Labor outlines Commonwealth support for teacher training in primary and secondary schools, an inquiry into education, emergency grants to relieve swollen classes, and grants to non-government schools. Mr Calwell accuses the government of hedging on Vietnam while opponents defend prior positions, linking calls for escalation to American guidance.

Labor Commonwealth Assislane Stes Vietnam Calwell Valian Mother Enghind Uncle Sam Hols Lbs Hanon United States Australia

U S to train 40000 rejects for military service

The United States plans to accept 40000 men not meeting normal education or health standards for military service. Secretary McNamara disclosed the plan stating training would occur over several years.

New York United States Secretary of Defence McNamara Defence Department

Envoy for Malta and Australia audits raise payroll costs

A parliamentary report highlights clerical errors and inflated overtime payments in 1960s Australia Malta envoy plans emerge alongside audit findings. Duplicated payments of 445 to 32 officers and 488 to 23 officers were disclosed. Audits flag license costs and public service duties, with Maltese migrant welfare as a cited concern.

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Monster seen on Loch Ness radar near Fort Augustus

The Loch Ness Monster was sighted again by radar near Fort Augustus. George Aliph and George Ralph, Scotland's head keeper, described a 40 foot long creature following a boat for an hour at three quarters of a mile. Tim Gough reported a strong wake. Billy Smart offered a 12500 reward for capture.

Fort Augustus Scotland Tuesay Loch Ness Vedi Oms George Aliph Jock George Ralph Tim Gough

Pupils Protest at Woonona High School War on Principal

Sydney report says students at Woonona High School in New South Wales have declared war on principal Mr JM Webster and will continue to sit together until teachers address their grievances. The brief note records student action and ongoing dispute at the school.

Sydney Woonona High School Wellagong JM. Webster

Separate playtime rules stir school debate in early education

Witnesses describe tensions over co education and gender segregation in playgrounds and canteens. Teachers advocate mixed activities while some staff resist, citing discipline and tradition as reasons for keeping boys and girls apart in certain spaces.

No date for talk on aid defers state meeting

Federal Cabinet has deferred a decision on whether the Prime Minister Mr Holt will meet the premiers of NSW and Victoria to discuss the financial difficulties of the two states. The United States studies admitting communist China to the UNS. The threat of disease has left the earth devastated region.

Holt Nsw Victoria Prge United States China UNS Otehey

Undimmed Devotion in Memoriam Notices and Draft

A fragmented newspaper snippet notes memoriam notices for nurses and hospitals, referencing wage disputes and a compulsory conference. It mentions King Richard III and a historical recollection tied to August 22, 1485, with inserts by a Sigg J linned and references to the Richard ’ MME Society.

Mninor New York New York Nsw Richard Toy Bow Iwan Sigg Richard ‘ Mme Society

Report Would Curb Campus Spies Controversy In NZ

An inquiry into New Masonine campus tensions was presented to Parliament evaluating the exclusion of part time student David Godfrey from Auckland University amid revealed security advice. Retired Judge Sir Douglas Hutchinson urged that if a security service member attends a course and observes sensitive on campus matters, another agent should investigate. He noted some subjects may not trigger fear but fields like public science could raise concerns. The inquiry followed a May 31 incident when students protested Godfrey’s presence in a lithical science class, causing a lecturer and class to retreat.

Supreme Court Douglas Hutchinson New Zealand Scurity Douglas Auckland University Stiden Godfrey Clase

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