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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
May 12, 1966
Page
1
Motorists in the Woden Valley risk their lives daily by using a partly constructed Ameria road shortcut, facing hazardous conditions as construction lags and safety remains deficient for local drivers.
Ky, the Prime Minister and Air Vice Marshal, said he will remain in power as the long civilian government formation drags on. Reporters noted tensions with Communist factions and a broader struggle over leadership in Saigon and surrounding areas.
Fragmented report describes President Sukarho submitting legislation to the Vietnamese Parliament for forming a House and People's Commutative Congress, amid militant Buddhists protests. Tensions rise as U.S. officials discuss elections and regional involvement set to shape 1967 contests.
A damaged report states Motoriel examines extensive losses to freight and travellers caused by an incident shifting power and disrupting routes. Investigators pursue causes and assess liability as the company reviews operations and safety measures.
Prime Minister Tunku Abdul Rahman told a mass rally marking the 20th anniversary of Malaysia's United National Organisation that Indonesia's leaders remain unclear. He warned the confrontation could end but stressed uncertainty about the Indonesian stance and the ongoing political tensions.
Ottawa report notes RCMP Commissioner's decision to alter training after a sudden reshuffle. New plans focus on rapid response and air unit adaptation following the succession in leadership.
The Holt government shelved the Werden Advisory Committee's main recommendation to establish an independent Australian Educational Television Authority paid by the Commonwealth. Instead, it proposed a Commonwealth-State conference on educational TV and expanded funding for existing services, with the ABC to continue current programmes. The 93 page report was tabled in Parliament by Postmaster-General Hulme with the decision statement.
Government rejects Weeden committee recommendation for an independent authority and its Commonwealth financing, choosing an alternative approach. The decision marks a shift away from the committee's proposals amid ongoing state fiscal considerations.
Tokyo reports that a Monday Chinese nuclear test produced more radioactive fallout than the prior explosion. Japanese scientists detected fallout and debris for at least two days, with officials discussing atmospheric transmission and possible educational TV materials linked to radiation safety.
Report from Canberra last night details talks on affiliating colleges with the University of New South Wales and other universities. A joint committee discussed educational television and state authority advisement as part of the plan while officials coordinated with Commonwealth and state representatives.
Aspen Island on Lake Burley Griffin near the Island Bay area is proposed as a site for a 150 bell carillon tower to symbolize ties between Australia and the United States. The final decision on location was pending in 1968 with government plans marking anniversary events and major national buildings nearby.
An Australian minister denied a report about national capital development. The piece notes Canberra and Parliament House context, with references to cabinet discussions and preparations for possible visits, citing officials including Mr Hasluich and Griffin. The report emphasizes a lack of official confirmation from the Federal Cabinet.
Detectives served summons yesterday on six former directors of HW. G. Palmer (Consolidated) Limited, alleging involvement in a dispute over Britain’s withdrawal from Adem and related changes in the situation cited by Prime Minister Wilson. The item appears in Page 7.
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