01 Mar 1965
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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Mar 01, 1965
Page
1
A garbled report notes a red star symbol at Centennial Park during a public event. It mentions a masked photographer, alleged hate activity, and multiple thefts around a building, with unclear details about the involved groups or motives.
The Churchill Appeal could hit two million pounds with the national figure at £1,614,103. New South Wales contributed £40,000, leading state government contestations as the appeal tallies progress.
In Port Moresby reports describe Australian authorities expelling refugees to New Guinea where many were killed or left to die. The piece recalls wartime policy and mentions figures and figures’ appeals as Britain and Australia face a controversial response to displaced people amid conflict.
The ACT reports the Churchill Memorial Trust appeal has exceeded the £10,000 target by over £7,000, with £5,000 from the MCUT team and £1,000 from the RSL Australia side among donations. Volunteers worked door to door and through local groups to collect contributions across Cooma and surrounding regions.
A volatile leadership resignation sends shockwaves through the baking sector as the government enacts decrees affecting property from the western regions. Officials anticipate strong international reaction while policy details remain contested and unclear.
The defense head visits as discussions focus on Australia and New Zealand relations and the wider strategic situation. Officials indicate a high level conference is planned with regional leaders to discuss ongoing security concerns and potential policy responses.
A blaze near Goulburn yesterday burned about 80 sheep and scorched several acres. The fire started around 5:20 pm beside the local bank and affected nearby properties including a house and outbuildings as emergency crews from the council fought the flames under rainy conditions.
A brief, unreadable late news fragment contains scattered letters and stray names without clear events or context. The readable parts do not specify people, places, or actions for a coherent summary.
Disorder erupts outside the American ambassador's residence in Jakarta as Indonesians protest an alteration in a Pontest at the mirror of Maleolir X. No injuries reported.
The report notes autumn begins today with forecasts of warm spells and light winds. It mentions February-like warmth ahead and a balance of mild and chilly periods. Weekend temperatures are expected high with variable conditions.
A damaged OCR item mentions a writer’s personal life with references to multiple marriages and a home scene in Edinoweah. Details are unclear but indicate a late life social note about a third wife and contemporaries, with scattered names and dates.
A speech at the Wayside Chapel Rings Cross addressed Aborigines and anti discrimination. Mr Charles Pi spoke on civil rights legislation and the need to test national prejudice, referencing university involvement.
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