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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Mar 10, 1966
Page
1
Mr Calwell declines to quit by a parliamentary report or statement. The note outlines his refusal to resign and notes ongoing discussion within party and parliament about leadership, stance, and possible procedures moving forward.
Readable fragments report a bomb scare near Royal Palace amid Australian Labor Party leadership tensions. They mention Opposition Leader Calwell and Prime Minister Whitlam, caucus moves, and proposed recalls while CSP officers probe a suspected threat, with factions debating whether to depose leaders or resign.
The Interior Minister Mr Anthony introduced a bill in Parliament to give the ACT Member in the House of Representatives a full vote after the next Federal election. He noted ACT enrolment and population figures, discussing timelines and political support aiming to extend voting rights to the ACT representative.
The government announced a threefold rise in the commitment to Vietnam with about a third of the force to be conscripts. National Servicemen in skilled Army roles will be fewer due to shorter service. The self contained task force aims for greater autonomy and will rotate every 12 months to manage defense burdens while sustaining development. The Prime Minister defended the plan amid opposition demands and said it reflects long term military advice and ongoing public support.
Canberra reports a government debate over a proposed Australia wide task force for Vietnam deployment. Ministers discuss legal advice and readiness, with mentions of Sir John Wilton and various military units. The Saigon situation and Australia’s wartime stance surface in coverage from Canberra and Saigon outlets.
Canberra notes say customs seized fourteen toy guns linked to rioters amid a raid after reports of destruction at a news agency in Dipkats. The seizure followed demonstrations and vandalism including vehicles damaged and slogans proliferating amid sensitive regional tensions. Police investigate sources and import channels for the confiscated items.
Penfolds Wines announces immediate transfer of part of its grape intake processing from South Australia to New South Wales as part of a five point vintage curtailment relocation plan. The move follows the SA government's price saving order on grapes and aims to assess impacts on production and the River Murray supply.
About five thousand Asians in Australia qualify for immediate citizenship under relaxed immigration rules announced yesterday by the Minister for Immigration. Prime Minister Gandhi has called for a decisive parliamentary motion amid unrest among doctors and lecturers. The piece also notes reactions to Alex Carey’s advocacy of sexual freedom for university students.
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