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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Feb 08, 1966
Page
1
Victorian state government workers plan a 48 hour strike starting midnight tomorrow, backed by over 80 000 employees. The walkout stalls government operations across Melbourne as disputes with the Trades Hall and unions escalate, with talks and arbitration ongoing but no resolution yet.
PORT MORESBY Monday AAP The Assistant Administrator of Papua New Guinea Dr John Gunther 55 has been appointed the first Vice Chancellor of the Territory s new university The University Interim Council Professor PH Karmel announced the appointment in Port Moresby today He announced also the appointments of Professor Ps Inglis 36 of the Australian National University to the Chair of History and Dr F C Johnson 31 to Dr EG Johnson and Dr Gunther with Sirlin the School of General Research George Curis and Povey toe Further details follow in a fragmented report of university affairs and appointments.
A quoted discussion by Dr Tatterow and Dr Patterson critiques Northern Division efforts, urging state and commonwealth water and road projects to spur regional growth. They argue the North faced distrust, drought, and political tension, while advocates insist coordinated plans and major storages could accelerate Queensland and northern Australia development.
The ACT Advisory Council was invited to assist the National Capital Development Commission in planning the new Belconnen district in Canberra. Discussions touched on northern development, decentralisation, and public-private partnerships, with comments from local leaders on planning and governance.
Police traced the mother of an infant found abandoned on a convent door nep in Canberra on Saturday.
Dr Patterson denounces Northern Division policy and political manipulation as he resigns and seeks the Dawson by election as a Labor candidate. He faults lack of funds and influence, while Calwell outlines northern development plans and a campaign opens with 500 attendees.
Kim Beazley profiles Billy Hughes known as The Little Digger, tracing his half century in Australian politics. The fourth installment draws on caucus minutes to probe his WWI leadership and imperial policy, comparing his era to Fisher and Channon. The piece notes Hughes's 1915-16 leadership and previews more material to come.
Palmers shut 24 stores, H. G. Palmer Consol dated Ltd closes 24 problem outlets and pays off 90 employees. Also notes about the Chinese embassy in Jakarta and a boycott of Congress by Ching. A raid in Johannesburg leaves ten Africans involved.
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