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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Mar 12, 1966
Page
1
Mr Holt faced a hostile crowd as about 1,000 university students heckled during his policy address on Vietnam and conscription. Demonstrators shouted murderers and loathers, pounded windows, and police removed several youths while Holt defended government policy and the Chiefs of Staff.
Launceston Friday report states Senator Henty will not contest the 1968 Senate elections. The 62 year old, living in Launceston, cites personal reasons and says he plans to support Liberal party activities in Tasmania but will not enter State politics. He announced days before a party convention. The Young Australian Federation, created by sportsmen and businessmen, aims to foster youth leadership.
Military talks are summarized by Seiftepast Asia writer Creighton Burns with focus on regional security, diplomacy, and strategic posture. The piece outlines aims, potential compromises, and the influence of external powers influencing negotiations and stability.
A Harden Murrumburrah schoolteacher leapt into a 26 ton truck after its brakes failed near Cooma Street. He steered the vehicle away from a waiting car as hundreds of children exited Memorial Hall after a Mother Goose pantomime, averting a likely tragedy. The driver, showering nearby, initially believed the truck had been stolen.
The Australian National University plans to award Sir Robert Menzies an honorary Doctor of Laws while observers weigh how President Sukarno may respond to rising student pressure and military tensions. Posts, embassies, and guards mention a fragile balance as Indonesia faces possible shifts in leadership and policy.
Canberra Day events proceed with weather concerns as the Canberra Junior Chamber insured against most risks but not rain. Light showers forecast will affect the family fair procession and gathering at Government House. Over 600 expected at the ball. police route restrictions in place for Vernon Circle and Constitution Avenue. The program runs 11.45 commemorations at Capital Hill, noon family fair Civic Square, 1.30 procession Civic, Government House gathering, 1.30 Canberra Day Ball at Monaro Mall.
President Sukarno meets his Cabinet amid student protests over appointing pro Communist Dr Subandrio as Foreign Minister. Kappi members arm themselves with bamboo spears to defend schools while speculation grows on Subandrio's fate and Sukarno's future.
ANU law student challenged federal power and a claim against the Commissioner of Taxation. The case involved a $12.40 claim and discussed dissolution of Parliament, with Paterson arguing the 34th Parliament and a possible Crown waiver. Separately, monks in Barcelona held out for a "free union" as police limited entry.
A tanker heading for Rhodesia via Beira Mozambique prompts Britain to threaten international action to tighten the blockade. In other items Nancy Cato develops an idea for the Frenzy of Festivals. The Australian Dictionary of Biography volume one debuts this week. Reviews of Bruce of Melbourne and The Cats of Venice appear. Page references listed.
The Victorian ALP Executive demands military authorities in Vietnam be held accountable for Gunner O'Neill who faced court martial for refusing an order to parade. Allegations say she was chained to a steel picket for 20 days due to lack of detention facilities. The party seeks civil punishment for those responsible.
From The Canberra Times week ending 15 March 1941. Private members pressed inquiry into a Department of the Interior proposal to erect two new secretariats on Capital Hill. Critics called the site a breach of Canberra's development plan while work on the main administration block continued at an estimated cost of £800,000 with £50100 in foundations laid long ago. The Advisory Council urged convening a citizen conference to discuss replacing the obsolete council with a more representative administration.
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