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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Jan 08, 1966

Page

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Australian cricket tests vivid but unsettled on the Hill

In Sydney a crowded Hill end watches a tense day as Smith, Lindwall, Sincock, and Barber shape a dramatic Test. England’s Boycott and Cowdrey struggle against Australia’s bowlers Hawke and Booth, leaving England 3-58 at 5.15 after a high tempo session marked by strong fielding and sharp pace.

Sydney Mike Smith Smith McKendie Ray Lindwall Roycott David Sincock Fenvely Sincock Noble Port of Spain Trinidad David Rohan Kanha Gary Sobers Basil Butcher England Dutinen Sincolk Fleidsenan Shell Boyport Panwire Barber Highian Cricket Tawathy Australix Portridge Ant Austin Richie Renaud Cloncurry Perth Newcastle Solomons Johnny Douglas Mildura Brafford Christenan AL Tanck Brian Routh Ntl Englund Inch Boycott Melbourne Australia Frank Woolley Jefe Fas Dour Hess Peter Philpott Hin Aigurex MCC Barker Bextor Bucher’ Sivish New Hall Briar Booth Paddington Showground Mehentic Cowdrey Grost Tallon Oldfield Langley Aum Tratian Kev Murrington Colin Cowirey Lcavelock Hawke Booth Rinitala Robby Simpson Cowper Simally Brown Grout Willy Grout Mike Smitth Neil Hawke Sydney Cricket Ground Picturegram

Escapees held on murder charges

Melbourne Friday remanded Ryan and Peter Walker on murder charges after escape from Coburg Prison. A naval Air Force aircraft towing a practice tarp near Nowra crashed the winch jammed and power lines cut electricity to nearby areas. The aircraft landed safely but the cable entangled in lines disrupted South Coast power. Walker was charged with harbouring the raft that carried them.

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Rhodesia Tightens Fuel Rationing Amid Oil Shortage

Government limits private motorists to restricted fuel rations as Rhodesia moves to conserve supply. Measures cap aviation fuel to aid essential services and allocate up to two gallons per week per vehicle, with allocations based on need and vehicle use. Officials say new rules aim to ease shortages and maintain critical transport.

Avin Pancage Witcraft Anmierdam Iniruc Afriva Wilkow

Japanese Premier Sato seeks Communist buy-in on Vietnam peace

Tokyo reports Prime Minister Sato pledged to press Communist leaders toward a settlement in Vietnam peace talks. A US spokesman cited American efforts and urged unity with Moscow, while Foreign Minister Shinri Shina was not present at the session.

Tokyo Sato Pan Vietnam Seto Averell Harriman Hagel Sito United

Canberra police seek explanation of Vietnam talks during visit

A Perth paper reports Mr Harriman arrival in Canberra by special jet from Bangkok and his mission to brief Prime Minister on recent Vietnam developments. He will travel to Tokyo to inform officials and discuss US position with President Johnson’s administration. Public reaction notes shortages and transport concerns amid broader peace efforts.

Harriman Bangkok Johnson Nod Tokyo Ivantc Uls Vietnam Mackman Canberra Japan Humphrey Vieaum Peace Weltwarn Peoply Pasha Perham Ste Hursting Paticeman Weshingtons Ais Enoniha Elma Elms Marge Yaar

Leaving Certificate Results to be Published in Canberra Times

The 1903 Leaving Certificate results will be released and available in The Canberra Times on Wednesday.

Canberra Times

Harriman to Visit Canberra for Vietnam Briefing

Harriman will visit Canberra to brief Australian Prime Minister and senior ministers on United States Vietnam policy. The diplomat's mission focuses on explaining U S policy and gauging Australian reaction, not defending or discussing defence questions, and is not part of a formal peace offensive.

Harriman Australas Vietnam United States Australia

Consultations Mention Talks With Hartiman in June 1963

Sir Robert Menzies outlines prepared talks with Mr Hartiman from Australia’s last June visit, noting government interest in Vietnam developments and exchanges with United States leaders. The statement references Ambassadorial talks in Moscow and Australia, with mentions of Johnson and global military alignments within NATO context.

Robert Menzies Hartiman Australia Harrison Vietnam

Review and notes fragment hinting at columns and pages

The snippet hints at a thought provoking review by Oumar White on pages 10 and 11 and Garry Rattweke's Pow Cult on page 12. It mentions a recall by CoS Dally and a gardening section plus a technical examination cells feature. Page references suggest diverse content across the issue.

Oumar White Garry Rattweke Cos Dally

Canberra 25 Years Ago Victories and War Wariness Rise

Canberra marks twenty five years since a pivotal victory in the war era. Officials recall casualties and prisoners, highlight allied leadership, and note Canberra’s growing national identity beyond mere location. Plans for memorials, timber plantations, and city initiatives surface as the capital contends with war’s legacy and postwar recovery.

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