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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Jan 17, 1966

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Woman Likely to Lead India Prime Minister Indira Gandhi

New Delhi reports indicate India may elect Indira Gandhi as the next prime minister to fill the late Prime Minister Shastri's leadership gap. Support from state chief ministers backs her candidacy amid party divisions and a high-stakes national election.

New Delhi AAP Reuter India Pap Indira Gandhi Me Nehra Mrs Gandhi Gay Shashtri Liament Shin Vely Pest Staley Nadia Fiateran Gandhi Mel Lam Denui Desai Mam Roy Reine India Nehru Inerson Mittra Wne Ues Gary Pal Aig Mra Bration Drs Tongetere

Australian deaths mount in Vietnam toll rises

The report states Australia has suffered further casualties in Vietnam with new killed and wounded figures. It notes 38 Australians killed and 13 wounded, plus one missing in action. Names referenced include WO Pees and WO Love among others from the Australian forces.

Vietnam Raat Miamhio Heights Nsw Mand Wat Sation

Hottest day in 13 years hits Canberra and NSW

Canberra recorded a maximum of 99.6 degrees on Saturday the hottest in 13 years. In Sydney the city’s core rose to around 30 degrees while parts of NSW faced extreme heat. Four deaths were linked to heat and road incidents in South Australia as the nation faced record temperatures across several regions.

Canberra Teadingy Ave Sydney Fairbairn Nsw Manuka Pool Allesorth Perth

Churchill award to theatre director in Canberra

A Canberra theatre director and designer, Mr A Buiavicius, has won a Churchill Fellowship worth £3000. He plans a 12 month European study in drama production, theatre design and related arts, building on his Canberra credentials with the Elizabethan Theatre Trust and local theatre circles.

Churchill Canberra A. Buiavicius Europe Hentia Prewdnce Mr Ammelus Yarralamia Euriope 1Ithunsia Australis Dramiatic Art Sydney Elizabethan Theatre Trust Olé Tole Theatre Company Etrof Ionescu Butavictua Pinay Australia

Nancy Prasad to Live in UK Amid Nigerian Mutiny

Six year old Nancy Prasad born in Australia faced travel and immigration hurdles as a rebel crisis unfolded in Nigeria. Reports say she would move to Britain with her sister under Commonwealth oversight while troops shelled and security forces fought to secure Kaduna and Lagos locations.

London Dunony Nap-Reuter Nancy Prasad Australia Abubakar Sens Noreome Nancy Shas Minton Reginald Powiditch Iggruggie Wan Sha Broadcasting Corre Inter Ion Ninty Wan Abiy Kar Mie Ehohak Mia Calahar Nigeria

Rebels kidnap Nigerian leaders prompt military seize

Rebels seize control as Prime Minister Sir Abubakar and Finance Minister Mr Okotie Ehoh are believed abducted. Regional premiers Chief Samuel Akiniola and Sir Ahmailu Belin are reported killed. Brigadier Som Admulagun and wife shot at their home. Chief Akintola and Sir Ahmadi killed in northern towns. Kaduna home burned.

Sir Abubakar Mr Okotie Ehoh Samuel Akiniola Western Region Sir Ahmailu Belin Norhern Region Som Admulagun Nigeria New Brigade Akintola Thadan Lagos Sir Ahmadi Kaduna

Trials of an author in early 20th century

The Canberra Times previews a new memoir by Hesketh Pearson detailing the author’s struggles with cancer and early career trials in 1925. It notes interactions with prominent figures like GBS, Chesterton, Belloc, and Shaw as Pearson recalls signing a contract, and a moment of embarrassment discussed among literary contemporaries.

Hae Hiesketh Pearson Geormare Shaw Bacar Wildes

United States and South Vietnam Pledge to Pursue Peace

The United States and South Vietnam governments say they will continue efforts toward peace while staying alert for opportunities. Other pages note a women’s group, a technical college result, and sport news in TV Guide classifieds section.

United States South Technical College

Canberra students named in Leaving Canberra tale

Fragmented Canberra schooling notes list many students and places including Canberra Grammar Terence Lonergan St Edmunds and Telopea Park. Mentions Anthony Donald Furlonger and families in Canberra and Washington with Nigeria connections and multiple regional schools.

Carolyn Anne Furlonger Telopea Park High School Otherra Furlong Anthony Donald Canarl Iherra Grammar Terence John Loner Jean SC Edmunds Furlonger Teltrhenen Park High Itpulenger Washington Purlonger Hoeder Kassin Lome Abidjan Feory Dahomey Tapos Nigeria Arie Canberra Lions Club Vale Heathcote High Ions Stephen David Sena Crs Cole vAuhony Beier Hi Tawrensel Fdward Cram Nowrajihe Enelohm Lonergan St Falun Maths Hlmunds College Australia Lorores Robert William Warner Avuitay Nemec Anthony Legia Geoffrey Bruce Romer Suubha Dickson High Can St Edmund Tim United Siebert Kim Christe Geoffrey Bernard Lewin Pher ‘Troman Narrahun MRO Sydney Boys High School Lay High School Had Pee Ieyee Wiliam Abbot Judih Anne Schofield Ranragul High School Tepora

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