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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

May 02, 1966

Page

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Riot at Melbourne May Day march over Nazi flag

A Melbourne May Day procession on Batman Avenue near the Yarra ended in a brawl after five men in Nazi insignia walked the route. They were attacked by about 20 opponents. several people suffered injuries including a man struck by a rock and one rescued by police. The National Socialist Party of Australia members said they would return. Police halted further disruption as students clashed with marchers over placards.

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Calwell says misquoted over Vietnam withdrawal plans

Sydney report says Federal Opposition leader Calwell claimed on television he was mis quoted about plans to withdraw national servicemen from Vietnam. The remark followed statements last night and followed media scrutiny of his comments.

Sydney Calwell Vietnam

Guns Turn Back Anti US Crowd in Saigon

Vietnamese troops used force to repulse a hostile crowd of about 6,000 demonstrators outside the fortified US Embassy in Saigon on Sunday. The confrontation underscored rising anti US sentiment amid the war's strain.

U.S Saigon

May Day protests and political upheaval across Vietnam and Australia

Across Saigon Da Nang and Sydney crowds denounced war and conscription. Australian Labor Party leaders seek unity after caucus vote while pledging a rapid withdrawal if elected. In Da Nang anti American demonstrations accompany pro US sentiments among civilians. The Canberra Times notes rising tensions and calls for peace strategies amid ongoing conflict.

Sir Donald Cleland to retire as Papua New Guinea Administrator

Sir Donald Cleland announced his retirement as Administrator of the Territory at year end after three years in the post. Minister Barnes said Canberra had not chosen a successor. Cleland expressed confidence in a smooth transition to self-government or independence while keeping close ties with Australia. He noted PNG should decide its future in its own time and rejected a seventh state status for PNG. He praised the Territory’s progress, highlighted eventual economic development, and thanked his staff and wife Lady Rachel Cleland. Cleland and Lady Cleland planned a six month overseas trip early next year before settling in Port Moresby.

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Missing Prince Vanes Priedeigh Found Near Rhine

Police report the body of Vanes Priedeigh of Pressia was found near the Rhine River close to Hinges, not far from the hotel where the Prince was last seen during a late midnight walk. Authorities say the discovery follows a nightlong search in the Mast Kalen region amid ongoing investigations.

HONN Suny Traps Pylice Toeley Vanes Priedeigh Pressia Ftrivish Aundon Germany Poliva Rhine Hinges

Former PM not to mediate between Britain and Rhodesia

A Downing Street spokesman said Sir Robert Menzies had not been asked to mediate and was not under consideration. He noted direct talks would occur this week between the British government and Mr Smith's rebel regime, making a mediator unnecessary. The Guardian had reported possible mediation by Menzies following dispatches between Wilson and Smith.

London Robert Menzies Britain Rhodesia Downing Street Smith Guardian Salisbury Wilson

Troops Keen on Job Says Prime Minister Holt

Australian troops in Vietnam and Southeast Asia are keen and enthusiastic about the work they are doing, according to Prime Minister Holt. He spoke yesterday, noting the positive morale among servicemen deployed abroad.

Vietnam South-east Asia Holt

Indonesian and Philippines seek peaceful end to confrontation

Foreign Ministers of Indonesia and the Philippines urge a calm resolution to the Indonesian confrontation with Malaysia. The report notes Nasution challenging Sukarno's term in office as part of broader political tensions. Page references indicate sections for women, sport, and classifieds.

Indonesia Philippines Malaysia Wnasution Sukarno

Winter Snow Dims Peaks Over Snowy Mountains

Winter's first heavy snow spreads across the Snowy Mountains with the high country above 5,000 feet well covered after Friday and Saturday snowfall. Snow depth and impacts are reported from the COOMA district.

Cooma

Editor of Woroni dismissed by Australian National SRC

The editor Mark Tier of Woroni the Australian National University student magazine was dismissed by the Students' Representative Council at a special meeting. The SRC met for two hours to discuss future policy and stressed concerns over unity in student publications while aiming to maintain press freedom.

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Editor resigns as Woroni controversy rages over SRC actions

In Canberra a dispute surrounds the Woroni student magazine at the Australian National University. The editor faced dismissal amid claims of undue influence by the SRC and public criticism of the process. One editor nominee will be chosen next term while the staff lament what they call excessive action. The discussion includes tempers, finances, and the role of the SRC in editorial decisions.

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