10 Jun 1965
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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jun 10, 1965
Page
1
Canberra reports indicate a push to intensify the search for a new ACT Police Commissioner. Details on leadership choices and potential candidates are emerging amid discussions on the role and years of service.
A union delegation including 25 600 workers from ACT NSW and regional areas will submit three pay claims to the Public Service Board in Canberra next Wednesday. The Labor government says talks will cover general wage rises for professional and clerical staff amid calls for an overhaul of public service pay scales and job classifications.
Unclear report details a major labor dispute affecting Sydney Melbourne Brisbane and Fremantle ports. Leaders threaten intensified campaigns as arbitration and federal plans fail to resolve demands. Workers seek wage and policy changes amid broader industrial tensions.
Prime Minister Sir Robert Menzies says Australian forces could be deployed if needed as he briefs after talks with President Johnson. He notes manpower, defense and economic issues, while discussing the 1st Battalion RAR's arrival and US- Australia military coordination.
Washington reports President Johnson announced that American troops are now prepared for direct combat with the Vietcong marking a deeper U S commitment to South Vietnam. The remark followed rapid political and military commentary as word spread of intensified involvement and potential strategic shifts.
Sydney reports the Communist Party of Australia appoints a new General Secretary amid internal strife and the Vietnam War backdrop. The resignation of Lance Sharkey signals a shift as party leaders navigate divisions, public pressure, and health issues influencing leadership dynamics. The move aligns with broader Cold War tensions shaping Australian politics and foreign policy debates.
A fragmentary foreign policy snapshot mentions a foreign threat cited by Mr McEwen and references to US troop decisions in Vietnam. The page lists budget talk for 1965, radio guide events in August, and export earnings from art days. Also noted are police reports and various generic section markers.
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