Menzies to talk to nation on future plan
Sir Robert Menzies will address the nation via press conference on Thursday outlining a plane for the future. Details of the event are uncertain but officials expect a high profile address amid leadership speculation. The secretary said the plan is to ensure fair coverage and clear messaging from the government. The conference follows rumors over who will become the next Prime Minister.
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Thursay
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Nifens Wecretary
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Treas
Holt
Sir Robert
Parcel bomb injures Aden official in terrorist surge
In Aden a parcel bomb seriously wounded Me Robin H Thorne, a ministerial secretary in the Aden Government, as he opened a package addressed to him from Aden Airways. Thorne, 48, lost several fingers and underwent abdominal surgery after the blast at his office. He was taken to an RAF hospital for treatment amid a wave of anti-British violence in the South Arabian Federation.
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Aden
Wan
Fiat
Aden Airways
Sibom
Tangai
Amo
Diaimed
Abdul Quwee Mackawee
Adsa State Legislaive Council
South Arabian
Nigerian coup rebels submit to army in Kaduna
Rebels led by Major Chukuma Nangwu surrender to Major General Aguiyi Ironsi's military government in Lagos amid a coup that toppled Sir Abubakar Talawa and formed a provisional regime. Reports place Abubakar Talawa as captive in Calabar after rebel advances and mass political suspensions.
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Lagos
Tebel
Chukuma Nangwu
Kaduna
Agugni Ironsi
Chen
Tut
Flovalinta
Calahar
Fastern
Abubakar Talawa Belewsit
Canberra youth fined and disqualified after motor breaches
A 19 year old Witold Wasiak was fined 550 pounds and disqualified from driving for 12 months by Mr Hermes in the Canberra Court of Petty Sessions after pleading guilty to 12 charges under the Motor Traffic Ordinance. His license suspensions run two periods of 12 months each, with multiple fines for speeding and unlicensed driving, and mentions of vehicle and registration issues.
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Hermes
Canberra
Wasiek
Turcom
Wasiak
Nic Hermon
Job vacancies rise in 1965 but overall employment weak
The data shows 60 351 job vacancies amid modest seasonal movement in December. Nonseasonal employment fell 0.2 percent, with NSW and Victoria down 0.6 percent while gains occurred in the West and Queensland. Factory work led declines though gains appeared in motor vehicle, textiles, and electrical machinery sectors. Factory employment stands at 11 000, 2.2 percent below June 1965, signaling a rapid rundown prompting government remedial action.
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Department
Nsw
Victoria
Queensland
Matale
Jury plan upsets council
In a confusing council meeting a proposed juror plan sparked heated debate. Councillors argued over unanimity rules and potential death sentence implications, with Mr J H Pead and Mr Yuill defending existing practices and critics labeling the amendments terrifying and misguided.
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Ige
A. Dalvarno
Oeatubhoranessay
Yuill
Capi
Eviibad
Uanapu Geigneaeh
Pead
Iesan
J. Walsa Xaia
Council
Adanted
Pepemree
W.W. Pye
Yui Anid
Saigon
Unemployment climbs as figures rise in December
Unemployment rose 50 percent from five months earlier with December showing the largest monthly gain since 1961. Registered unemployed reached 40 700 in December, with benefits totaling 20 000 and overall jobless numbers swelling after seasonal adjustment. Men's unemployment surged, and most states saw higher totals. The labor department attributed resilience despite drought and reduced production, a statement disputed by critics.
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Western Australia
Notable Labor Leaders Examined in Canberra Times Series
Western Australian analyst Mr Kim Folward Rearney writes on early Australian Labor leaders from John Watson to John Curtin. The Canberra Times will publish a series based on recently accessed minutes and sources. The first article appears on Page 2 today.
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Wan Fisher
Commonwealth Bank
King O'Malley
Kim Folward Rearney
Premantle
Western
AU Cilia
Fone
Anthor
Labor
Calwell
Bewdley
Searles
John Watson
John Curtin
Aly
Canberra Times
Students Critical University Governments For Inactlow Teacher
Fragmentary note reports students at a university voicing criticism of federal and state actions affecting teachers. Limited readable names and dates prevent full attribution. The item hints at campus debate over governance and education policy.
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Department of Labour and National Service
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