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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Mar 31, 1966

Page

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Trans Tasman blood search saves life in Dunedin hospital

An emergency blood search spans Australia and New Zealand as air force jets fly rare blood samples to Dunedin New Zealand. The patient, a 9 year old girl, requires a life saving operation, with coordinations involving RNZAF RAAT and Commonwealth Serum Laboratories. A donor sample is being flown from Christchurch to Brisbane for compatibility in this critical medical mission.

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Tension Mounts Over Labor Leadership Challenge

The stalled trial of strength between Labor figures as Mr Calwell and Mr Whitlam failed to reach a verdict. Caucus discussions in Canberra debated delaying or suspending procedures to force a leadership vote, with Whitlam forces seeking more votes while Calwell pressed for action. The unsettled leadership issue persisted through the week, affecting internal party decisions and future leadership ballots.

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Suharto hints at peaceful solution to Malaysia dispute

Jakarta reports Indonesian Army Chief Suharto said Indonesia has opened the door to a peaceful solution of the Malaysia quarrel after the new cabinet swearing in. He did not specify what he meant. In Kuala Lumpur Singa pore announced withdrawal from the Combined Defence Council, national defence to continue with cooperation in defence matters, while Malaysia signalled openness to peace terms if Singapore remains outside. In Singapore no immediate action shown for a broader regional move.

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Rhodesian tobacco sales shift to private handling

Fragmented report notes Rhodesia moving tobacco sales from auctions to private dealing. The scrambled text mentions officials and delegates from northern NSW and Western General, with references to parliamentary debate, unity, and development schemes. The disjointed phrasing limits detail but signals a policy shift and political discussion surrounding tobacco commerce.

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Johnson Faces 48 Hour Ultimatum Amid Northern Development Fight

A chaotic parliamentary session ends with threats of a 48 hour ultimatum as ministers clash over northern development. Speakers accuse opponents of delaying the Old River Scheme, while demonstrators outside press for faster action and more funds.

Liberal Party Chooses ACT Candidate and Election Notes

The Liberal Party names Mr R. Rowell, Campbell assurance manager, as the ACT seat candidate in the west Federal election. The event features party members, a panel review, and a ceremony with Prime Ministerial presence discussed alongside broader political tensions and union actions.

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Global Notes on 1966 Parliamentary Session and NATO Tensions

A fragmented set of clippings reports a short autumn parliamentary session nearing completion, a rising pay dispute affecting government staff, and political shifts including Sukarno’s cabinet changes. It also notes a US led challenge to French NATO policy and a Sydney Symphony opening in Canberra with reviews forthcoming.

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