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Newspaper

Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Jan 25, 1966

Page

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Rhodesia trade boycott looming over tobacco sales

Informants say a Rhodesian government measure will ban tobacco leaf sales to curb foreign exchange. Prime Minister Wilson plans a parliamentary announcement with allies to present a united front among major parties. The aim is to pressure Rhodesia’s crop owners to defy the ban while seeking international cooperation on sanctions.

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Mirage lands without tyres saved by RAAF pilot

A Mirage fighter worth £1.2 million landed at Williamtown NSW without tyres after a tyre failure. The RAAF pilot opted for controlled gearless touchdown, avoiding a sea ditching. Crew and aircraft range checks followed the incident.

RAAF William Town Nsw Isuteramt Richard Waterfield Hol Tonn Park Avisbane Miege

Canberra crash claims three victims in early morning

Canberra report details a mid afternoon Mirage crash near Bungendore and Anzac Parade that killed three people and injured others. Ambulance crews and police cordoned the site as investigators blamed weather and control factors. Affected families in Bungendore and Queanbeyan began organizing aid while council groups considered measures to protect a blind pensioner’s home from eviction tied to the land sale aftermath.

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Passengers flock after plan news near Manila

Amid reports of a plan, relatives and friends of passengers rush toward Cleneva Alt ort. Among the 106 passengers were 12 Belgians and several officers. Manila reports cite Air India landing and costly measures blamed on regional officials. Spokesmen refused comment as New Zealanders and Australians react and potential travelers seek paths to board.

Cleneva Altort Belgium Manila Nels Ain Ineia AAP London Philippine Armed’ Forces Mar Air India Land Ajila Bulletin Ioral Estes Toca Europe G. Bertol Z Ivy Thelor New Zaalanders

Indian physicist Bhabha among victims in catastrophic DC-8 crash

A DC-8 flight crash near Mont Blanc killed Indian physicist Homi Bhabha and many passengers including crew. The wreckage scattered on a snowed slope north of Mem Blan, with authorities noting the aircraft vanished after radar contact was lost. Bhabha, head of the Indian Atomic Energy Commission, planned Vienna talks on nuclear matters and was a prominent figure at international forums.

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Holt heads to Perth amid cabinet formation hints

Melbourne reports Mr Holt, Prime Minister designate, flies to Perth for a funeral of former Defence Minister Sir Shane Pall and signals cabinet details will emerge on Wednesday. He does not name potential ministers as he heads into crucial talks with the new government.

Melbourne Holt Perth Defence Shane Pall

No Contention Found On Crash B52 Nuclear Bomber Report

A faded dispatch notes there was no confirmation of Spanish reports claiming parts of a crashed U S B 52 nuclear bomber were detected by a war observer. The item references ongoing uncertainty and official silence on the claim.

Air India jet crashes in Swiss Alps with heavy losses

A Air India passenger jet crashed in the Swiss Alps near Mont Blanc killing 117 people. Officials report the wreckage scattered over a wide area and no survivors. The flight originated in Bombay with stops planned to New York and London, with Geneva assisting in the search.

Air India Swiss Alps Chamonix Mont Blanc

Rusk Urges NATO Help for Vietnam War Effort

U S Secretary of State Rusk called on NATO allies to send troops to Vietnam. He warned Washington may test new air actions if President Johnson haw decided. The Reuters report from Washington notes Rusk spoke on television and Atlantic news services.

London Vate Rush NATO Vietnam FAO World LIS Europe Reuter Washington Rusk

Progress in ore talks reaches basic agreement

Commonwealth and Western Australian Governments report progress in ore talks with a basic agreement in place on patron development and export. Mention of MIG 21 jets spotted over North Vietnam appears, alongside political items and a reference to Labour leaders and MP Mr eB Meanley.

North Vietnam Labour Teaders Eb Meanley

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