Try 7 days of FREE access to billions of articles

Start Free Trial

Canberra Times in Canberra, Australian Capital Territory

We have pages in Australian Capital Territory

View this page and access billions of articles with a 7-day free trial.

Start Free Trial

This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!

Start Free Trial

Cancel anytime, risk free

Not what you were looking for? Search our billions of articles

Advanced Search

Articles on This Page

This newspaper page contains 11 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.

Newspaper

Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Mar 14, 1966

Page

16

Mixed global reaction as Sukarno steps down

UN diplomats warn a real handover could shift Indonesia back into the world body. Subroto Abadi and other officers are cited as key figures in the transition. Tokyo and New Delhi capitals voice cautious optimism while Peking and Moscow monitor the move. Malay premier welcomes any shift toward a stable, anti communist regime, but uncertainty lingers about the immediate power balance.

Seer SubKr Abit Hoserey New Delhi Smale Tokyo Shonto Japan Indonesia Hundiin Wimikh Chive Peking Subarin Yada Chines Duamien Diow Suokarne Hep Rualy TV Tunku Abdul Rahman Aout Tndhonesiaan

Suharto the Unknown Soldier Emerges in Crisis

Creighton Burns profiles General Suharto 48 year old chief of the Indonesia Army and Minister for the Army, noting his cautious rise, pivotal role in stifling the abortive coup, and mixed reception from observers who call him politically naive yet resolute as he shapes Indonesia’s response to Subandrio and Communist influence.

Gien Suharto Indonesia Army Sia Sukarne Diakarin Tiv Hh C Subiativ Java Communist Party Chin Mut Gen Suharto Dyakiria Subandrie Suhato Ininesian Divkerta Nixise Celebes Ini Senda Tinvung Pune Suppater Suhain Diakariy Iie Suharto Menurt Subandrio Punch Ceneral Subarter

Suharto Seizes Power in Indonesian Revolution

An unofficial translation of a radio announcement by General Suharto declaring military takeover and outlining aims for guided democracy and anti feudalism. The message stresses unity, obedience to the armed forces, and continuation of the revolution, signed by Lieutenant General Suharto.

Orves Indonesia Alex Suharto

Britain’s Wilson and Heath Clash Over Economy

London report says Prime Minister Wilson and Opposition Leader Heath angrily debated Britain’s economic crisis. Heath called Wilson “the artful dodger” and accused him of mismanaging the balance of payments. Wilson defended Labour’s progress and urged renewed mandate to push policy.

London Wilson Heath Britain Labour Party

End of a Legend Bill Bailey Dies at 80

Bill Bailey, American-born expatriate who ran Singapore's Cocoanut Grove nightclub, died and was buried in Singapore. He claimed the Please Come Home song fit him, lived through wartime internment, reopened the club on Boxing Day 1945 after Japanese invasion.

Singapore Bill Bailey Bailey Australia Cup Cocoanut Grove Chiainas

Report on French Nuclear Armament Strains NATO Ties

Fragmentary dispatches describe President Johnson receiving a letter from Charles Rowlen and outlining French leader de Gaulle’s stance on nuclear capabilities. The text notes European security shifts, NATO cohesion questions, and potential French troop retention in Germany amid ongoing alliance debates.

Charles Rowlen Jiohnsen Rmny Washington Johnson Wnger Sarai Keewue Leason de Canulle

U S Vice President urges friendship with China

Vice President Humphrey called for fourfold demonstration of friendship toward the Chinese people in New York City. He asserted Americans should strengthen ties in Asia and urged calm, studious support for Sino American relations amid anti communist sentiment.

Washington Humphrey New York City America Wahich Asia

Indian Riots as Students Burn Buses and Police Cars

Indian riots flare in Amritsar as students protest Congress plans for a Punjabi speaking state. Buses and police jeeps were set alight, passengers forced off, and shops closed as demonstrators clashed with authorities. Police arrested over 100 people amid widespread unrest and reports from Calcutta noted deadly riots over food shortages. Prime Minister Indira Gandhi planned to return from Washington after talks with President Johnson, while calling for restraint and normalization of talks with Pakistan.

Amritsar India AAP Johnson New Ist York Gandhi Ajuh Khan Pakistan

Hurricane man dies in London game collapse at 72

London reports that Camm designer of Arvanna wartime lighter, known as the Hurricane man, collapsed during a game and died aged 72. The event occurred Sunday in Sydney, with Reuters noting the sudden death of the designer.

London Reuter of Syney Camm Arvanna Kane Galt

General Thi ousted in Saigon reshuffle shakes Hue district

In Saigon a general accused of joining the South Vietnam crisis was removed from command and placed on leave. He was said to have requested medical leave and later left for health reasons. Officials reported his absence and possible counter moves by supporters as reports spread of a northern province tense situation.

Europe NASC Russia Thi NATO Couries Germany Saigon Genel Newyen Chanh Thi South Vietnaga Ealing Nil Tay Heen Nthe Ina Fin Heer

Police hunt animal killer in housing estate raid

Police in Stoke on Trent seek a demented animal killer believed to have battered and killed four children's pets in a local housing estate. The suspect has taken rabbits and guinea pigs from their homes and killed them, with police launching an urgent hunt in Staffordshire.

London Sumaay Aap-Reuter Stoke - On - Trent Staffordshire Ace Police Anid

Also Mentioned on This Page

New York Sukarno World Organisation Shar Creighton Burns Articlal iNeneral Revolutin Bune Kinin Hin Chi Sartful Dodger Coletti Nate Wnries France NATO Econiome Dexharations My Wilson Indies Devsille Mors Plant Shel Manternis Itv U.S. Appeal China Coimgress Hina Jan Sangh Punt Tn Nulhundur Feargay Heninsi Staten Reakty Ee Speeten Jun Sangh Amity Hilthy Hurricane Man Vietnam Thivistay Fis Gares Hermy Fahren Founam Hhawsador Ufier Parker Die Fleder Canberra Theanerra Milharmonic Society Fira Hight Ig Aid of Koomaert Anierra Rotary R. J. R. Plummer Melo Sucay Beazley Bruce Lie Weavetex Readi-Cote Studbers, Palmers Aechitects Horton’s Builders Supply Leichhardt Street Kingston
Search Courier

Search the Canberra Times Today with a Free Trial

We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.

Not Finding What You Were Looking for on This Page of The Canberra Times?

People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!

Looking Courier

Browse Newspapers

You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!

By Location

By Location

Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.

Browse by Location
By Date

By Date

Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.

Browse by Date
By Publication

By Publication

Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.

Browse by Publication