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Newspaper

Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Mar 24, 1966

Page

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Nurses Protest Pay Rise Demand in Sydney Rally

More than 3,000 nurses gathered at the Sydney Town Hall to protest the NSW Hospitals Commission and the government’s refusal to grant salary increases. Nurses marched 20 miles to the hall, then diverted buses to St Mary’s Cathedral amid chants of We want more pay. The NSW Nurses Association warned resignations would grow if wages remained stagnant, as delegates said hospital claims had been dismissed in five minutes. Meetings spread to Riverina Far West New England North Coast and Wollongong regions.

Sydney Lower Nsw Comemission Sale Sutherland District Hospital Town Hall Druith Street St Mary's Cathedral Park Street Mmn Yariouls NSW Nurses' ‘Association Sean Tess Mss Hart Muiries McHart Hospitins Commission Riverina New Ji England Wolloween

China Rejects Soviet Call for Congress Invitation

China's Central Committee formally rejects the Soviet invitation to attend the Communist Party congress in Moscow. The March letter criticizes Moscow’s stance, accusing the Soviets of anti Chinese propaganda and obstruction while signaling possible wider rifts in the Communist movement.

China Central Committee Ey Pinanan Shhraury China Chinese Communist Party Jose Patty Stalin Stalin Marti-Leninst Congress Athania WN Yi Etna Ichinese Communist Party Jraid Noh Vienam

Air force chief resigns in Indonesia amid unclear motives

Singapore reports that Indonesian Air Force Chief Air Vice-Marshal Muljono Jivities has submitted his resignation amid a government gesture. President Sukarno is cited, with speculation over motives and references to a Soviet congress and internal party dealings. Noajadin is mentioned as a potential successor.

Singapore AAP Reuter Bess AUC Hmnese BC Marahal Muljona Win Sukarma Djakarta Jetter Air Pore Radair Council Brien Rialim Noajadin Igning

Four MPs found guilty by ALP Federal Executive

The ALP Federal Executive yesterday ruled four Labor Parliamentarians guilty of breaking party rules and acting against ALP interests. The pairings included Allan Pease and J R Fraser with Kennelly and McG. Duthie, amid a broader clash with the party machine and moves ahead of a special conference.

ALP J. Keeffe Allan Pease Eden Monaro J. R. Fraser ACT P Kennelly Senate McG. Duthie Wilmot Tas Labor House of Representatives Jayerson Dawson Shallot Mc G Walsh Nes Im Pro Coramiter Reet Kt De-Reverved “Only It Primary Rev Hotel Etslons Furine Finuncad Hy Pany Loaner Sould Patterson Falcon Agora Sete CS Tet Tae Dave Will Hassing Gray Yndham Jopen Somelven Collard Yemerda Rosa Werenecalier i Willesee Sistine Chapel Hur Sistine Chapels Crnalitales Ame Altar Michelan Pravch Cules Hingt Iselo Payne Machines Ali Lerson Whitlai Ramey NSW Legislative Assembly Mallamie Mallam Labor Party Maender Whitlam Stramitiog Se Authority Vna Inge Dili

Brigade Refuses Fire Over Municipality Boundary

The Yass Fire Brigade refused to attend a burning truck on the Barton Highway near Yass due to it being outside the municipality. Clayton and R. Clayton of Queanbeyan said the brigade would not have saved the truck anyway. The blaze blocked traffic for over thirty minutes while locals with farm equipment fought the flames. Fire experts blamed defective wiring and questioned municipal policy on out‑of‑area responses.

Yass Barton Highway Yassile Clayton Brothers Batlow Tojof Quila

Papal Anglican talks spark mixed church commission plan

After speeches, leaders and clergy from Greek Orthodox, Methodist, Presbyterian and Lutheran churches applaud as the Pope and Dr Ramsey embrace. A private talk followed to pursue co operation between Roman Catholic and Anglican churches, aiming to form a mixed commission. The visit included discussion of South Vietnam, national service, and potential church ties in Australia with political backing.

Pope Lar Ramsey Goolgepih South Vietnam Ramsey Holt Heater Vatican ALP Vietnam Mamey Ron All’Souls Anglican Britain

U S to the rescue in aid request from stranded ship

An official said a Soviet flagged vessel stranded near Anila asked the United States for a loan to buy food and provisions. The State Department confirmed the request had been referred to Pacific authorities as the 62 crew members awaited relief.

Day United States Philippiaa United “Nations Sivas Ureshie Oepan Pacific Murday

Pope and Archbishop Ramsey Meet in Rome

In Rome the Pope welcomed Archbishop of Canterbury Michael Ramsey for the first official Catholic Anglican leaders’ meeting since the 16th century. The encounter began with a brief private talk in the Hall of Vestments near the Sistine Chapel.

Canterbury Ramsey Vatican Secretariat For Christian Unity Augustine Bea Rome Vatican City Dean Reuter Michael Ramsey Sistine Chapel

Nine workers killed in Polish construction collapse

Nine construction workers died when a concrete structure collapsed in Southern Poland near Warsaw on Wednesday. Rescue teams worked through the debris as authorities investigated the incident and possible causes.

Warsaw Sompene Wiee Chew Poland

Owed millions drive diplomats from Diak fada

Fragmentary OCR notes report that owed millions by Chinese diplomats trigger a mass departure from Diak fada amid a power shift recounted across pages 30 and 31. Names and exact figures are unclear in the readable text.

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