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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

May 13, 1966

Page

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Bombs hit near Haiphong in new Vietnam raid

US Navy jets bombed an anti aircraft missile site about 10 miles from Haiphong, a major North Vietnamese port city, in a raid by Enterprise and Kittyhawk fighters. The operation also hit barracks and other targets near Haiphong while another F-108 was downed near Davah Hoi.

Saigon Haiphong Garriers Enterprise Kittyhawk Sound Navy Miers Ma ‘Tau I Haiphong Davah Hoi Mids Fios Air Force Mu Gia South Vietnam Fsa Navy

Missing Hobart Pilot Seen In Test Flight Fails To Return

A 21 year old Miss Mary Fergusson from Buckland vanished on a solo flight from Hobart to Flinders Island during a test to qualify for a licence. Twelve light aircraft planned dawn searches to locate the missing Cessna 7172, with authorities coordinating a wide area air and ground hunt.

Hobart Flinders Island Mary Fergusson Ae Egales Ok Entral Launceston Wesia Netamen Fenelon Whitmaack Atrup Cammur Fess Jansson Stowld Hass Strait Indonesia Sukarno Inda Resia Flo Oman

Fighting in Lebanon and Kurdistan Rumor Sparks Air Attacks

Turbulent reports say clashes between Turkish forces and Kurdish rebels intensified with airstrikes on Kurdish areas in northern regions. The unsettled accounts mention tanks, retaliation, and ongoing hostilities as of the latest updates from regional sources.

Lebanon Corr Taurrc

Plague reports from Port Moresby raise fears

An administrator spokesman said unconfirmed reports from Port Moresby about two months old claim a plague struck Sukamapura area with deaths and widespread fear. The PNG Admin is investigating the situation as details remain uncertain.

Port Moresby Touraday AAP Papua New ‘Guinea Babone Plage Administraion Port ‘Moresby

Last of Woden suburbs named in list

The last three suburbs Tor rens Issacs and Far rer were named for Sir Robert Torrens Sir Tsane Tsanes and William Charles Barrer by the Minister for the Interior Anthony, honoring figures linked to land law governance and the High Court chief justice role.

Woden Valley Torrens Issacs Farrer Anthony Tsane Tsanes High Court William ‘Charles Barrer Wales Canberra Lambrigg Canberras Mrr Yarralumla Russell Acton Tandon Scrivener Foden Valley Fist Ifley Garran Lyons Fawson O'Malley Piarcend Phillip Hughes Artin

Labor calls on China to halt nuclear testing in Vietnam stance

The Australian Labor Party caucus unanimously adopted a resolution urging China to cease further nuclear tests. The policy supports reductions and a peaceful role in Vietnam under UN auspices, with gradual troop withdrawal and a move toward a unified Labour stance coordinated with allied governments.

The Labor Party China

Labor approves Vietnam policy for federal elections

The Labor Caucus approved official policy outlining that a Labor Government would evaluate Vietnam with regard to the evolving situation and US cooperation. It calls for the US to halt bombing, convert the war to a holding operation, seek ceasefire and peace negotiations, recognize the National Liberation Front, and support Geneva accords for withdrawal and non intervention.

Labor Vietnam Parliament House United States North Vietnam National Liberation Front

Bond on the Scent Cologne Trumps 007 Toiletries Case

In West Germany a court rejected 4711 Cologne perfume firm’s claim that Colgate Palmolive’s 007 toiletry line infringed rights by number use. The judge ruled that marketing the products could not be confused with 4711’s cau de cologne and dismissed the suit.

Cologne West Germany Reuter James Bond Cau de Cologne Colgate Palmolive

Calwell May Visit South Vietnam Before Federal Elections

Reports suggest The Leader of the Opposition Mr Calwell could travel to South Vietnam before the federal vote following a Labour MP doctor’s offer and a proposal by Prime Minister Senator Dittmer. Calwell says he hasn’t accepted any such trip and cites heavy commitments through June and July including ALP conferences and a federal party conference.

Cawell Labor Party Foreign Affairs Calwell Labor Vietnam South Vietnam Dittmer Holt Arament Gibbs

Parliament delegation debates a Labour path in Vietnam trip

An Australian parliamentary delegation weighs consulting Labour MPs before a decision on a South Vietnam visit. An envoy from the Labour party attends, with speculation the ambassador may return home by air for medical reasons.

Labor South Vietnam Colwell Hong Kong David Anderere Australia

Fees touch off debate in Senate on parliamentary fees

A Senate debate yesterday centered on fees paid to parliamentary committees triggering sharp exchanges. The report lists related items across pages 3 to 22 including foreign affairs, Vietnam, Malaysia, and trade policy, with references to officials and ministers.

Foreign Affairs Committee Senate

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