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Newspaper

Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Jan 04, 1966

Page

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Draw Seems Likely In Second England Australia Test

Melbourne report notes England's first innings reaching 48 ahead and Australia at 121 for 1 at tea after rain interrupted play. Simpson posts 67 and Lawry 6 not out as Australia rallies in second innings. Day dull despite crowds of 46 326, largest of five days.

Melbourne England Australia Simpson Mural Lawry Parks Cowper Grout Simpson Juzr Rohan Rivett Lindsay Haysett

Two Die In Rough Seas And Jewish Demonstration

Two people drowned and a third saved after rough seas off Catherine Hill Bay near Newcastle. Jewish students in Sydney protested at the embassy, urging freedom for Jews abroad and permission for cultural and religious education. The event followed a deputation led by Allan Leibler and included comments from Soviet Russia experts.

Sydney Catherine Hill Bay Newcastle Lees Olga Western High Mosay St Marys Newcastle Hospital Leibler John Fulop Telyhout Annetta Catherine Hill Bay East Ovening Kiama Hugh Seas Holy Land Russia

Liberal party set to name retiring date this month

A fragmented report indicates Liberal backbenchers and cabinet ministers prepare for a meeting this month to choose a retirement date and possible leadership shifts. Details remain unclear as factions discuss demonstrations and negotiations amid a calm political backdrop.

Retirement announced at federal cabinet meeting in Canberra

The Minister for Labour James Overcome by James plans to retire, with a formal announcement expected at a Melbourne service tomorrow morning. The Prime Minister will attend between meetings and return to Parliament in Canberra for the resumption of federal duties.

Labour BMG Melbourne Fed Canberra Aed Iman Pital Hasluck James Adjurer Holt Robert Kooyong Rib Furbur McMahon Stenin Russia

Two Killed in Snowy Highway Crash Near Tumut

Two men died when their car overturned down an embankment on the Snowy Mountains Highway near Tumut yesterday. A third occupant survived with lacerations and shock and was taken to Tumut Hospital in satisfactory condition. identities were not released pending relatives' notification. Police noted the vehicle was about 15 tires from Tumut at the time of the crash.

Mantly Snowy Mountains Tumut Sydney South Coast Nsw

Alaska Fire Threatens Sitka Disaster Area Claim

Sitka, former capital of Alaska, faced a devastating blaze with Arctic winds up to three miles an hour. Governor William Egan urged President Johnson to declare Sitka a disaster area, citing extensive damage to the business district and construction sites. The report notes overseas debate on Russian anti semitism and comments by Mreibler on bet oc.

Mreibler Sitka Alaska William Egan Johnson Ramee Acie

Disaster area is declared after fire destroys seven buildings

Southeast regional disaster office chairman Vindie Chellis chartered an aircraft to move portable healers and residents to safety as temperatures plunged. Fire destroyed seven buildings including St Michaels Church built by Russians. Governor Egan declared a disaster area to aid immediate rebuilding with federal loans. Volunteers salvaged priceless relics from Moquawkie, crowns, icons, and medals. The meeting will weigh Hasluck's Asian tour report, Vietnam, Rhodesia, and Lagos conference plans.

Vindie Chellis South East Regional Disaster Office Walt Dangel Egan Sitka St Michaels Moquawkie Marie St Michael's Church

Shastri Ayub Arrive in Tashkent for Peace Talks

Shastri and Ayub reached Tashkent for a conference chaired by Kosygin at the airport adorned with flags. The talks aim beyond border issues and observers expect discussions with Kosygin on Vietnam peace prospects. Earlier Harriman held preflight talks in New Delhi and Peshawar with both leaders amid Washington’s Vietnam peace efforts.

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Indian Prime Minister Shastri and Harriman Discuss Vietnam Probe

Harriman met Shastri for about 30 minutes in New Delhi and urged India to foster an atmosphere favorable to Vietnam peace talks. Indian officials indicated no specific shared approach to Hanoi but suggested India may play a role if talks advance.

Harriman Shastri Vietnam Rks India North Ware Hanoi

New peace move by Wilson in progress

A fresh peace move led by Wilson awaits the outcome of an impending visit to Haiphong by Soviet envoy Alexander Shelpin and the Vietcong offer of a ceasefire date noted as 20.

Wilson Alexander Shelpin

Lagos Date Set for Rhodesia Conference in Lagos

Lagos officials announced the Commonwealth Prime Ministers Conference on Rhodesia will open in Lagos on January 4 with Nigeria expecting at least 18 nations. Doubts remained over Ghana Tanzania Australia and Trinidad, while Britain’s Prime Minister Wilson was likely to attend January 10. Australia hinted at possible representation, but full participation unclear. India will send Law Minister Asoke Kumar Sen to the conference.

Lagos Commonwealth Prime Ministers Rhodesia Nigeria Nigerian External Affairs Ministry Ghana Tanzania Australia Trinidad Wilson Jonathan Gaul New Delhi India Asoke Kumar Sen

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