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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Aug 26, 1964

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Canberra moves to end backyard workshops in leases

The Department of the Interior will seek court action and fines up to 100 pounds plus 10 pounds a day for lease breaches. Home businesses from residential leases will be investigated, with defences allowed if the use does not cause nuisance, disrupt neighbors, or harm the neighborhood’s amenities.

Department of the Interior Canberra Minster of the Interior Arca Ordins Bnce Ordinane J. Ry Fraser

ANU faces slow start for Canberra medical school plans

Canberra discussion shows government and ANU weigh timing for a new medical school. Officials say facilities at Canberra Community Hospital must advance first, with a possible 1970s establishment target, while university and hospital planning lags and community input calls for early cooperation.

ANU University Burien Canberra Inall

Fireworks blast kills dozens in Mexican village

A fireworks explosion during a feast in Atlatlahuca Mexico left 42 dead and many injured. Officials fear the toll could rise as rescuers comb debris near the village church and nearby inflammable gas tanks. Authorities report confusion and note gaps in warning between university authorities and hospital officials.

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States to lose air powers and aviation facilities

The Prime Minister tabled a letter stating that Commonwealth support for aviation facilities would rise in cost as maintenance and operation expand. Sir Robert outlined the financial burden and suggested Commonwealth control of navigation and air safety, with South Australia’s Premier Playford noting recognition of the need for such control. NSW Premier Renshaw commented on the need for Commonwealth involvement.

Robert Commonwealth Hce South Australia Thomas Playford Bath J Am Vyi Ig Nsw Renshaw

Essex Triumph by Six Wickets in Fourth Interest

Fletcher scored not out and Bailey remained not out as Essex chased the target after Booth dismissed Fletcher and B Knight. Bailey and Fletcher guided Essex to a six wicket win with 19 runs in the extras tally and 15 by the opponents.

Essex Fletcher Bailey Booth Knight

News Pages Inside ANU Report Skiers Row

A compact listing summarizes a selection of articles across sections News Elections Parliament Finance Sport Editorial War in Borneo and Law Report TV Radio with page references 17 18 19 28. It notes feature pieces on women's services and a general sports feature.

A.N.U U.S Borneo N.S.W

Vietnam turmoil as Khanh faces pressure and student protests

Vietnam's military regime under General Khanh confronts mass protests after a bomb at a Saigon hotel and calls for a premier. Students demand constitutional revision and a mixed military civilian council, while Khanh promises reform including a curfew tweak and a press council. Violence and barricades flank the turmoil.

Tals Selene Med Khanh Associated Khanh Saigon Geners da Nang Saigo d Reales Jfail Duong van Minh Cjendal Khanh Vietnam Mei Fighting Students Committee of Dalantary

Voyager Report to Be Tabled in Parliament Today

A Royal Commission report into the Voyager disaster will be presented to the House of Representatives by Prime Minister Sir Robert Menzies. The Royal Australian Navy destroyer Voyager sank off Jervis Bay after a collision with HMAS Dedree in February, with eighty two lives lost and the disaster prompting inquiries and safety discussions.

House of Representatives Robert Menzies Voyager Jervis Bay N.S.W H.M.A.S Dedree J. G. Beale Senia Begashire Jauncey O'Connall Ronald James Wheal Robertson Melbourne Beale Hs H.M Sydne Mumbulla Shire O’connell

Alarm over shooters in ACT weekend violence

Authorities report rising weekend shootings affecting farm stock and wildlife. A Merino ewe in lamb was shot on a Rowallan property, a farm pony injured, and a landowner says armed incidents threaten livestock and birds. Farmers call for stricter firearm access amid ongoing patrol reinforcement.

A.C.T ACT Police Lamb Rowallu Canberra Times

Turbulent Vietnam Crisis Tests Khanh Regime And U S Policy

The piece argues that South Vietnam faces a fragile, impermanent government under General Khanh, with Buddhist and student unrest challenging Western aims. It criticizes the feudal warlord system, rising casualties, and U S cash costs while warning that Khanh’s leadership may falter, risking Communist gains and regional instability.

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