Suharto disputes Sukarno role in 1965 coup
General Suharto told the Peoples Consultative Congress that President Sukarno did not mastermind the October 1965 coup but was aware of looming trouble. He cited reports of upheavals and said Sukarno dismissed warnings not from personal liking for Communists. The session weighs dismissal and legal action against Sukarno amid Nasakom tensions.
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Archbishop OBrien resigns as Canberra archbishop
The Roman Catholic Archbishop of Canberra and Goulburn, Patrick OBrien, resigns due to ill health. He becomes Apostolic Administrator until a successor is named, with the Pope confirming the move. He remains in good health per his secretary, but his future plans likely include retirement in Sydney.
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Australia
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Perth
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Stuart
Manuka
Gilroy
Melbourne
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Shop O'Brien
Navy, civilians to man Vietnam freighter
The Seamen's Union failed to meet the deadline for a decision on manning the repairs. Cabinet rejected the union's request for stopwork meetings and chose to sail Jepant with Navy personnel. The Boonaroo, commissioned into the Navy, loads explosives and is set to sail for Vietnam with a Navy crew, despite union opposition and uncertain authority.
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First sales of leases at Belconnen in Canberra's Mawson area
The first residential leases in the Belconnen Canberra district were auctioned yesterday in groups including Woden Valley. The Mawson sites yielded a group average of 317 with a low of 150 and a high of 102, while overall restricted sale averages fell short of prior Woden Valley levels. Unrestricted blocks averaged 515 with Mawson at 975 and Lyons at 515 for multiple blocks. The sale ends today.
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Dig ends no clue to Beaumont children
ADELAIDE Tuesday Digging at a Paringa Park warehouse ends with no trace of the missing Beaumont children. An area once claimed by clairvoyant Gerard Croisel, who said the children were buried there, has been excavated to specified depth without finding them. Mr G R Dawson, chairman of the Citizens Action Committee, said one section of the area could be dug deeper but work could not continue outward.
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Paringa Park
Beaumont
Phatch
Gerard Croisel
Citiven
GR. Dawson
Clashes over airports spark federal parliamentary revolt
The report notes renewed clashes over Sydney and Melbourne international airports Kingsford Smith and Tullamarine intensifying and spilling into Federal Parliament. It also mentions a Labour Party revolt in the House of Commons over government policies and pages citing related items including court actions and local Canberra Day coverage.
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Sydney-Melbourne
Australia
Kingsford- Smith
Labour Party
House of Commons
Reward Offered After Lost Car Found By Advertisement
A Canberra Times Lost and Found column led to the recovery of a stolen car from a Red Hill resident. Police traced the vehicle after the owner placed an advertisement offering a reward, and the car was returned to its Narrabundah owner through police contact.
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Red Hill
Petrel
Sakanberra
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Inursday
Orphanage Fire Claims Eight Children Near Paris
In Narrabundah area near Paris, a monastery style orphanage housing 18 children aged eight to sixteen was destroyed by fire. Firemen continued search for a cause as authorities opened an inquiry. The disaster, reportedly at a converted 13th century building, left multiple casualties and prompted an official investigation.
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Paris
France
Tain
Arenesieny
Abattoir plan debate surfaces in NSW letter
A NSW Minister letter to a Monaro member reveals Federal conditions for Canberra Abattoir sale or lease. ACT Advisory Councillors hear details at Yaonewlomia hearing, with figures from Red Hill Meat Supply and local producers warning of risks to output and governance.
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ACT
Canberra
Morton
Monaro
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T. Gorman
Red Hill
Mauger
Joel Hebettas
Way Open for Jazz Music in Vatican Services
Vatican City reports the Pope loosened rules for Catholic Church music allowing the use of hear rhythms jazz in sacred services. The Associated Press notes the shift in musical practice within the church.
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Associated Press
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