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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Jan 26, 1966

Page

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Trap tactics faulted by Western Australia legal experts

Western Australia legal experts condemned police methods used to convict nightclub owner Cornelius Hermanus for supplying liquor without a licence. The case, tried by Perth Magistrate A G Smyth, involved entrapment of Constable Mawson and his expectant wife. commentators called the tactics scandalous and harmful to law and public trust, urging justice through proper prosecutions.

Western Australia Hermanns Mawson Potria de Edwards

Paltridge Funeral Draws Hundreds in Perth

In Perth on Tuesday leaders diplomats and politicians joined hundreds in a solemn funeral procession for Sir Shane Paltridge former Defence Minister who died after a long illness in hospital aged 56. Government offices were closed and flags flown at half-mast as the city mourned.

Perth Shane Paltridge Defence

Resignation and referendum guide amid memorial services

The article notes Sir Shane’s resignation to the Defence Department, mass and funeral rites for six servicemen, and upcoming referendum on May 2 to enlarge the House of Representatives without increasing Senate size. Australian figures including Prime Minister Menzies and dignitaries attend tributes as Commonwealth Electoral Officer F Lee cites February end for lease distributions and final timetable.

Shane Defence _ Department Porta Este Ser Hn Heart SouNalowly Penh Cavket Mana Ais Sir Shane Commonwealth F.lee

Holt reshuffles cabinet promotes first woman minister in 15 years

Former Supply Minister Fairhall moves to Defence and Housing roles shift as Mr Bury becomes Minister for Labour and National Service. Senior Dame Annabelle Rankin rises from Government Whip in the Senate to Housing Minister. Mr McMahon becomes Treasurer and Senator Gorton advances to Works.

Supply Fairhall Defence Minster Bury Labour and National Service Annabelle Rankin Queensland Senate McMahon Gorton

Cabinet shakeup expands New South Wales role in ministry

The Tasmanian former Minister for Civil Aviation Senator Henry is promoted to Minister for Supply and acting Government leader in the Senate. NSW gains a Cabinet seat at WA’s expense, with other changes including Swartz moving to Civil Aviation and Forbes becoming Health Minister. The new Ministry will be sworn in by Governor-General Lord Casey at Government House today.

Henry Senate New South Wales Western Australia Nsw Victoria Queensland Western Austr Tasmania Southy Australia Swartz Forbes South Australia Army Malcolm Fraser Minster Hulme Executive Council McMahon National Development Fairbairn House of Representatives Holt Air Howson Lord Casey Government House Siam Government

Rise and reshuffle shake up Australian cabinet

Passed over Mr Bury rises from Housing to a high rank and a new ministry forms. Mr Freeth, 31, from Western Australia, is passed over along with Mr Opperman and Mr Snedden as the new ministry meets at Parliament House for the first time at 2.30 this afternoon. Continued on Page 4.

Bury Labour and National Service Freeth Western Australia Promaton Opperman Snedden Victoria Hall

New Ministry Names and Key Australian Ministers Listed

A historic reshuffle presents Sam Holt as Prime Minister with a new portfolio and McEwen as Deputy PM. The lineup includes McMahon as Treasurer, Hasluck over External Affairs, A Der Mann on Primary Industry, Fairhall on Defence, and Henty as Supply Leader. Gorton handles Works and education research duties. Bury heads Labour and National Service. Freeth oversees Shipping and Transport. Opperman Immigration. Swartz Civil Aviation. Snedden Attorney General. Forbes Interior. Chaney Social Services. Rankin Housing. J M Fraser for the Arey.

Holt McEwen McMahon Hasluck Adermann Fairhall Defence Henty Supply Labour and National Service Freeth Opperman Swartz Snedden Forbes Anthony Interior Chaney

Sergeant's Wedding Plans Highlight Lodge Family Ties

A report notes Private William Lodge and Beverly Fabe planning a wedding after his service era. Harold Lodge of Perth and Jeanette Noone are named among relatives. The article mentions army posts and a catering course as part of ongoing duties with St. Thomas More’s Sevgriy's listing.

William Lodge Lodge Bill Gallagher Army Royal Military Ac Pickaptinyal Duntroon Iyce Waller Harold Lodge Perthodge Beverly Lilis Siner Joe WAAC Jeanette Fem St. Thomas More’s Sevgriy Cherie

Japan seeks peace role with international conference plan

Tokyo reports Prime Minister Sato proposes a peace mission and invites an ambassador to push reopening of the Geneva Talks citing 1954 Viet Nam and 1962 Laos meetings. In Washington Senator Fulbright urges recognition of the Vietcong in any settlement talks while President Kennedy officials express mixed support. Canadian PM Pearson notes Canada will not send troops to Vietnam.

Japan Sato Varius Vietnam Laos Washington Senate Foreign Relations Committee Fulbright

Fragmented historical note hints at Rhodesia leadership claim

A mangled news snippet mentions Kuching Sarawak and a Meltiah Government source. It references Rhodesia and a claim that the rebel time in Rhodesia would not be reengulfed as head of government, with scattered mentions of Tasmania University courts and a blend of page indicators. The fragmentary text remains unclear on concrete events or dates.

Meltiah Bst Reime Rhodesia Saith

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