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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Feb 18, 1965
Page
1
About 141 workers return to Mt Isa Mine with hopes of more rejoining as underground operations restart and a 6 point workers’ demand dispute fuels tensions. A clash among staff and a later street incident surface amid union-backed resistance to reinstatement.
The Australian Government plans a pill of wheat to India with a large gift offered on easy terms below commercial rates. Prime Minister to announce details within days after India requested a million tons signed by Mrs Shastri on January 2. The move aims to ease food stocks and curb inflation amid US shipments and currency payments under local terms.
Late news from Singapore reports a stowaway found aboard the Creek liner Patris, described to Canberra police. Detectives pursue leads linked to the January 19 murder of Mr and Mrs Welonias of Nurbundah. Police decline to confirm if the descriptions match a suspect.
Miss Jackson arrives in Canberra to spend one night as part of her tour and to write about her feelings and impressions of people and events she has seen. The elegant beauty queen, Miss Carel Jackson, intends to record experiences in a diary for publication.
The piece notes a contestant aiming for the Miss International title and Miss Australia’s involvement. It mentions plans to travel in August, potential participation representing Australia, and ties to Perth suburb residents including Tania Verstak who has helped with routine and nerves. A civic reception was held for Miss Australia at Hotel Canberra hosted by Mr. J. H. Pead. About 500 guests attended.
Vietcong guerrillas strike a local militia post a regular army police post and a National Police post, six government men killed, 22 weapons and three radios missing. A sunken camouflaged Communist boat was also reported along the coast.
SYDNEY Wednesday An important policy statement on Labor's stance toward the Southeast Asia conflict is expected tomorrow. The Australian Labor Party Foreign Affairs Committee met to discuss Kennellys reconciliation in South Vietnam and to consider calls from Victorian ALP leaders. The eight member committee will report to the Victorian executive and the federal body at Sydney. Kennelly, deputy Labor Leader in the Senate, faces questions over inflammatory statements as the party reconsiders its alignment amid rising tensions. In other news in Bombay, the Federated Clerks' Union notes a Bank of India rate rise to six per cent, reflecting persistent price pressures and potential electoral implications.
Washington reports the United States government says Communist China is preparing another nuclear test. The exact date is unknown but an explosion is expected within four weeks.
Cracksmen failed in a £90,000 payroll robbery at the Bella Vista Bank of New South Wales branch in the Snowy Mountains. They damaged the safe door with acetylene gas, fled with their equipment, and left after realizing the second safe held no money. Police suspect they wasted gas supplies and may have known the safe was burglar-proof.
Fragmented report notes SAS troops arrive in Singapore during a difficult period. Mentions of training, leadership, and Australia's role in regional defence. References observers and a train incident in Eastern Malaysia with evacuations and firefighting crews.
A 34 year old ACT advisory council highlights a visitors book evacuated from South Vietnam as President Johnson weighs actions. Kosygin in Moscow calls for a full American retreat while Royalty discuss Canberra visits. Australia announces elite SAS and 3rd Battalion RAR rotations for Borneo and Malacca, with best wishes extended to troops abroad.
An explosion at 1:50 a.m. damaged windows at the Swiss Guard barracks on the Vatican border. A home-made bomb is suspected, with a wooden door scorched. No injuries reported. Communists protesting a ban on a controversial play are believed responsible. Pope Paul was in the Vatican complex and called for immediate details.
Weather bureau expects Canberra to top out near 90 as heat persists after a 97 degree reading yesterday. A spokesman cited a slower than expected cool air arrival and noted Melbourne cooled earlier while a water main burst in Canberra disrupted northern suburbs, cutting supply from Red Hall Reservoir and Black Mountain systems until repairs by 1 pm. A Department of the Interior spokesman urged restrained water use.
A muddled report cites town protests as Albania seeks a clash in the U.N. rights vote. UK Prime Minister Wilkinson says he will safeguard Commonwealth interests in talks with President de Gaulle. Malaysian official dismisses negotiations under duress. US states a 10m plan to boost heat storage. An interview with Adelaide author Nancy Cato appears on Leisure pages.
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