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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Dec 12, 1964
Page
1
National Association and Roy Wilkins condemned a Mississippi court ruling that freed 19 white men accused in a triple murder case. The civil rights group called the decision shocking and urged federal review to protect all Americans’ rights.
Fragmented report details a court hearing with mentions of named individuals and groups, including Findlay and Kerr, amid protests and testimonies. The piece references staged actions, allegations of violence, and court proceedings with several attendees and defendants.
Sydney report states that Abgel Panarello a shop assistant of Canbherra had an appeal against a murder conviction dismissed today by Fair Aish Court. Panarello was previously sentenced to death by Mr Justice Bridge in the ACT Supreme Court for the murder of Mary Dorothy Moras.
In Sarawak four Indonesians were reported killed and three wounded after a clash between a security patrol and 40 guerrillas at Long Banga. In Sabah Tawau a night battle followed a beach landing by Indonesian infiltrators.
A garden plan near a lake is proposed by NCD C and partners as a major outdoor project. The article mentions Melbourne Dey and Nana Javetopedi in connection with the effort and hints at debates over location and design.
Hearing on Monday of the Australian Workers' Union appeal against a State Industrial Commission decision could ease the Mount Isa Mines dispute. Miners and company employees may decide on wage increases and a shift to contract or piecework as authorities seek a short truce and return-to-work talks.
A teenage couple who lost nearly everything in a Thursday night fire have received gifts and offers of help. Local and government groups, including the Department of Interior works, provided clothing and other essentials, with accommodations and food donations mentioned. Weather and local responses are noted as volunteers organize support while authorities coordinate housing and future assistance for Mindarieldah residents.
In a dispatch from Jakarta, President Sukarno pledged to compensate the United States for libraries and property damaged during recent disturbances. He met with US Ambassador Howard Jones and discussed ensuring protection for American missions and personnel.
The fragmentary text lists unrelated items including Vietnam aid finance and sport features. It mentions dates and sections but lacks coherent facts or names to form a clear news item.
The cold spell continues with near winter temperatures. Overnight lows reached 16.8 degrees below the December average and a high of 63.2 degrees, 14.5 deg below the average maximum. Tonight's forecast calls for a low around 40 degrees with cooler temps expected today.
A garbled Canberra page recalls 25 years past with mentions of Brom Coberts Timer and Meg Covtersit receiving an Aeronca plane from the Canberra Aero Club. It lists officials at Canberra High and Canberra Grammar, including headmasters and the High Commissioner’s negotiations, but many names and items are unclear.
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