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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Mar 02, 1966

Page

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Whitlam challenge tests day in Western Australia

From Perth airport Western Australian MP CG Webb said he would not vote for Mr Whitlam's expulsion. He offered to seek a Federal Conference on the State aid issue, casting doubt on a party line for ousting Whitlam. Webb stated no voting instructions were given by the WA executive.

Mr Whitlang Perth CG. Webb Whitlam Webb WA Spire F. E. Chamberlain Nsw Tne Eden-Monaro C. P Steve Partia Jaites Mentary Party Patterson MI1 Tabor Pielang Calwell_ shay Whitham Dawson Berra Jim Fraser Act Willy Key Patterson Tin Allan Hinda Hyaneh Ulnar Nsw Calwell New Tech Nul Jana Menudue Weistian Utzon Tait Neen Fuser Drief Home For Labor Archives Hughes ALP Keeffe Queensland Davies Sydney Tor Yarra Cairns Mosman Yawn Dr Canny Vietnam Genatar Keeffe F. Whitby Ercetary of the Arty JC. 5. Wyndham

Whitlam leadership crisis splits Australian Labour Party

Fragmented reports detail state executives Western Australia Victoria and South Australia ready to sack Whitlam from the party while NSW and others resist. Tense discussions unfold as a federal conference looms with potential leadership challenges and expulsions, amid factional plotting and calls for reorganization.

Western Australia Victoria South Australia Mr Whitlam

Hughes explains Utzon quit over 1961 contract issues

Sydney politics page reports Labor figures clashed over architect Utzon’s resignation. Hughes cites consulting engineers, acoustics, and a $102,000 claim as factors. Government hesitated on a $2 million plywood contract, with decisions pending Friday.

Marvan Utzon Hughes Liron Uton

Australia Ups F-111 bill as delivery nears

U S defence officials confirm Australia will pay more than initially estimated for the F-111 fighter bombers while contesting Canberra’s revised figure of 14 etc. The 24 jets ordered since 1963 include 1968 deliveries with Australia’s cost still to be finalized after all aircraft are delivered.

Washington American Defence Department Australia

British Election Sparks Momentum For Wilson Victory

London reports a fast moving political scene as Prime Minister Wilson presses for a March 31 election date amid a precarious Labour majority. Tory opposition rallies demand strong plans on economy and health while Liberal leader Grimond signals continued challenge.

Plea to Joern Unton to stay at Svanev Opera House

Copenhagen reports Professor Arne Jacobsen criticizes plans to withdraw from the Svanev Opera House project. He calls the continuation of the building essential, labeling opposition as nonsense and stressing the need for careful decision. Jacobsen, famed for ruthless determination, urges preservation of the design.

Copenhagen Aap-Revier Joern Svanev Arne Jacobsen Uizon Jacobsen

Soviet Venus 3 probes crash on planet Venus

Tass reported Venus 3, after a three month Earth voyage, lost contact near impact on Venus. Probe likely crashed. equipment destroyed. Previous Venus missions included Venus 2 and Luna 9 style moon landings.

Tass Earth

Venus Probes Highlight Mysteries Of Hottest Planet

The article notes Venus as Earth's twin in size but vastly different in conditions. It discusses Mariner II's 1962 data, the 1961 Venera 1 attempt, and multiple failed Soviet Venus probes, while outlining extreme surface temperatures and uncertain planetary rotation.

Tass Venus Cape Kennedy Wats Somme Mariner Eneth Earth

Church And Sex Debate Sparks Student Awakening

A fragmentary report notes a debate on church and sex among ANU students led by Father Carey and Mr Carey. The discussion touched on rationality, morality, and what some speakers described as a movement challenging traditional views on sexuality and marriage.

Tony Sydney Carey Citar ANU Sam Gareya

Drought and global tension dominate scattered notes

Fragmented OCR text reports drought and economic strain with references to South Africa’s Verwoerd criticizing UK Vietnam trade, Cuba defense of a position, and various page previews on weather, defence, and finance. Includes stray numbers and incomplete phrases.

South Africa Dr .Verwoerd Hin North Vietnam Rivedouta

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