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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Mar 14, 1966

Page

17

Rhodesia Crisis Fears Banks Hit by British Curbs

Rhodesian observers warn that British actions may curb South African banks with headquarters beyond Rhodesia, risking broader economic and political fallout. The discussion centers on banking structures, foreign influence, and potential implications for Western civilisaton if pressures intensify.

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Kidnap prank involving Rhodesian leaders shocks Cape Town

In Cape Town three youths including Robert Smith and Kenneth Gibbs, sons of Rhodesia's Prime Minister and Governor, staged a prank kidnap during Hex week. After being "unmatched" by fellow students the telegrams to their fathers urged a reunion over beer in Salisbury. Rhodesian Finance Minister Weathall accused Britain of hypocrisy over famine relief proposals, saying concern from the Branch Prime Minister has been revealed.

Cape Town Aap-Reuter Robert Smith Kenneth Gibbs Rhodesia Jon Smith Humphrey Gil Cape ‘Tows University Iving Salisbury Aaprenter Weathall Othe Wilson

Innocents Freed After 10 Years In Jordan Prison

Three Russians were released after a decade in prison for a crime they did not commit. Amid Jordan flood devastation, rescuers continued work in Ma'an as hundreds remained missing and thousands homeless. Authorities noted missteps and a later prosecutor exonerated the jailed men, freeing the three innocents.

Moscow Ma'an Jordan Reuter Tarrente Sharah Jimvountaine Ma‘an Bethe Shkhorotakus Cies Rapa Medina Mecca Texideass Ambake Gakharia Alexander Gostgaya Vladimir Searkava Varha Chitinava Chick Gakaria David Mampona Chkarotsky Reenes Cheerations Bedouig Accusin Odies

Barrier to incentives for disabled workers in Australia

Delegates at a conference warn shelters for the disabled cannot meet needs of Australia’s disabled population. Federal concern is urged as sheltered workshops operate with about 7,000 workers across 100 shops. Jenkins cites four failings: medical neglect, business lag, lack of modern tools, and insufficient homebound employment.

Delestes Sheltered Workshops Organ Council The Australia Council For Ren. Jenkins Hehmon Venezuela Warner Fenkitys Bedford Indus Enimelt’s.committee Tan Sinclair

Soviet aid offer to Singapore housing industry

A visiting Soviet trade mission leader said Russia was willing to help Singapore housing industry. Mr V B Spandarian, head of the South east Asian department of the Ministry of Foreign Trade, said Singapore was not badly off and could use inventive methods. Singapore’s average house-building cost of around 250 Australian dollars per square foot floor space was surprisingly low.

Singapore Iaap Reuter Russia V. B. Spandarian Ministry of Foreign Trade

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