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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Feb 22, 1966
Page
1
Indonesian President Sukarno announces a cabinet reshuffle removing Nasution as Army Minister. General Suharto remains in place while Nasution is replaced amid pressure from student groups and the Communist Party amid political upheaval.
A garbled OCR summary discusses President Sukarno and aides, efforts to project control, and internal dissent within Indonesia’s political scene. Mentions PRL, military leaders, and accusations of undermining loyalty, with reference to ministers and discussions reported by a foreign press source.
The 25,454 ton Norwegian tanker Anne Mildred Broevix drifts ablaze after a collision in dense fog with British freighter Pentland about 40 miles from Heligoland. Forty thousand tons of ore aboard. All 42 crew escaped. three German fire-fighters struggle to combat oil fire as hopes fade for saving the tanker.
Canberra service stations require extra charges on all petrol cheques after a meeting led by ACT Service Stations Association president Mr Leigh Day. Banks revenue concerns and rising cheque costs prompted the move. The levy, ranging from 1 to 2 cents per cheque, aims to offset higher bank fees and processing expenses.
A British admiral joined the aircraft carrier row amid the defence White Paper dispute in Parliament. Admiral Sir David Luce declined to say if he will resign, and Admiral Smeeton criticized the plan as making the Fleet Air Arm a laughing stock while claiming the government’s carrier policy harms the navy after three decades of service.
A tidal surge devastated Rabat area fishing fleets near Casca Bay. Drowning and displacement followed as boats were driven ashore and dykes breached. Port authorities report damage to the coast and disruption to fishing and petrol sales. The disaster prompted government discussions on broader defense and budget measures.
Sir Richard Kirby withdraws from presiding over the national wage case. The Australian Council of Trade Unions seeks wage increases for basic and skilled trades, with proposals from the Metal Trades Employers Association and the Victorian Chamber of Commerce. Kirby will still hear other major matters, while J P Horan consults on employer applications for ship trades.
ACTU officials voiced readiness for the hearing after a 23 to 2 bench majority accepted their proposals. Sir Richard Kirby admitted he and Mr Justice Moore had been overruled by colleagues over the wages case ruling. Monk said ACTU would press ahead if the bench was reconstituted. Hawke unavailable for comment.
Asummary notes changes to Australia laws proposed amid political clash. Prime Minister Sir Robert Menzion reportedly rejected the plan recently, with page references to follow. The notice hints at broader coverage across pages including politics, international affairs, and public notices.
A fragmented account portrays James Henry Scullin as a pivotal yet divisive Labor leader. The piece cites his 1929 federal victory and later defeat, reflecting internal party ruthlessness and shifting power dynamics within Australian Labor Party history. It references Beazley’s critique and ties to Curtin era debates on wartime policy.
AAP Reuters report from Messina South Africa notes an unofficial petrol shuttle between South Africa and Rhodesia resuming. The service aims to ferry fuel supplies to Rhodesia amid mounting shortages and mounting logistic restrictions.
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