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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Dec 08, 1965
Page
2
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The Australian Associated Press announces a new AAP NZPA Reuters Pacific Board to strengthen news operations across Asia and Southeast Asia. The move aims to heighten staff training, enhance staffing overseas, and provide unified coverage from Korea to Indonesia, with continued staffing support from Reuters and NZPA.
In Canberra Mr Boggs defended Australia’s Vietnam role as real and effective saying it is not a token contribution. He meets Treasurer Holt and other officials and plans Hong Kong and Vietnam travel. He cites better access and growing meat and sugar market cooperation in the alliance.
Australia plans a large expansion of its military force as 40,000 servicemen are projected for next year. Projections show seven infantry battalions at full strength by mid year with the 3rd and 7th battalions each receiving 350 National Service intake. The plan includes overseas deployment in Vietnam and Malaysia, with a defence budget rising seven to eight billion dollars in coming years. The report notes broad strategic ties with the United States and ongoing debates on policy while stressing no insurmountable difficulties in expansion.
Two New Guinea legislators arrive for a two day visit to confer with the State Department ahead of the UN Trusteeship Council debate. Robert Jabua and James Meanggarum will meet American officials and then return to New York to advise the Australian delegation.
Prime Minister Sir Robert Menzies to speak at Ruyton and Wesley College speech nights in Melbourne. Thai diplomat Major General Chan Ansuchote to attend a Victoria celebration honoring the Thai king. Ceylon High Commissioner hosts a cocktail for a parliamentary delegation. Argentine Agriculture Minister Walter Kugler heads to Sydney for a two week tour. Canada’s High Commissioner and Mrs Menzies host events for Senator Connolly and the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association.
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