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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Mar 19, 1966
Page
1
A fragment notes a poet speaking for youth and identity through a Babiy Yar theme. The passage hints at a world where the speaker identifies with suffering and urges reflection. The text appears on Page 11 with a related off-column reference.
Dalgarne announced yesterday her bid for a federal seat representing the ACT as an independent candidate. She stated her aim to contest the next federal election, seeking support from residents and local organizations.
An Australian Army adviser in Vietnam received the Distinguished Conduct Medal for rallying deserting Vietnamese troops under heavy Vietcong fire. The report notes the engagement near a border area, with the adviser and allied soldiers holding position amid fierce enemy fire and causalities, as the unit repelled advances and evacuated wounded.
A Russian figure named Yevgeny Yevushenko was due for a visit at a location described as Finkerra Misalienes Sit Unilty but the event was cancelled without explanation. Adel Police report no receipt of the news yesterday, and no charges were noted. A car incident on Fynnestane Avenue preceded the cancellation with no stated reason.
Fragmented report notes opposition to Nkrumah amid Ghanaian goodwill events. Mentions dignitaries present and tensions around regime changes, with unclear references to international actors and dates.
A traffic light installation is proposed at the congested intersection of London Circuit and Commonwealth Avenue in Canberra. Authorities say the system will mimic successful signals at Cineung am Boldiewood Streets and Northbourne Avenue, with safety aims following recent incidents.
Indonesian leader Suharto detains Subandrio and unveils a large cabinet reshuffle naming key figures in security, economy, education, and foreign affairs. The shakeup follows ongoing political tension as generals consolidate power and outline ministries, deputy premiers, and top posts amid a volatile national crisis.
A partial easing of Catholic Church excommunication and mixed marriage rules was announced. The reform allows Catholic marriages with non Catholic partners under revised guidance, extending to canons and archbishop approvals in Canberra and Queanbeyan areas. Local officials and church spokespeople described the changes as significant for parish life.
Reports from Singapore cite sources saying students threatened to behead 15 left wing ministers amid Sukarno Suharto pressure. General Nasution and others were reportedly moved to protective custody near Jakarta as tensions escalated with arrests and a military response.
About 100 Negro youths threw rocks and bottles at cars and defied police orders to disperse in Pacoima California Friday. The unrest followed deadly racial violence in Watts two nights earlier. Police reported the disturbance began when youths gathered near a store and refused to move on.
A fragmented page notes Monday developments in the Hinland Sumixyame race with potential victory hints. Mentions leftist party activity and cross‑page references, including television arts and church services, plus garden and classified listings across pages 14 to 28.
The Canberra Times recalls events from 25 years ago focusing on Pacific peace and stability, government planning on Causeway projects, and notable civic and planning committees. It references Sir John Tuneis and the Federal Capitol Com, with details on urban development and housing plans, alongside archival notes from local officials and the ACSC.
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