18 May 1965
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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
May 18, 1965
Page
1
Mir Maher former Speaker of the Legislative Assembly will spend tonight in Long Bay gaol. No bail was requested today as his trial for indecent exposure proceeds.
In a crowded session the Minister discusses potential use of Japanese technicians and Australian support for Territory development. He stresses local financing for a university and warns the House about political controversy and shared governance with the Commonwealth.
The Australian waterfront faces potential industrial strife amid disputes over Vietnam. Reports describe tensions at the ports and warnings related to trade and labor actions affecting the shipping sector in Melbourne and Sydney, with international implications.
A fragmented summary of a political debate references an elected councillor and mentions travel to enemy territory, censorship, and wartime policy. It cites the Department of the Interior, government restrictions, and opinions from ACTU and ALP members.
Fifty members of Australia s first combat unit bound for South Vietnam have been replaced after declining re enlistment. The Royal Australian Army s 1st Battalion term over, replacements were drawn from across regulars set to sail from Garden Island on a troopship. AAP report notes the incident occurred as rescuers search for victims of an avalanche near the Zugspitze with several feared dead.
Prince Bertil arrived in Canberra for the second stage of his world tour visiting industrialists and financiers. He spoke on monarchy modernization and Sweden's neutrality, praised Sweden's design prowess, and inspected Canberra's development plans during a press conference with reporters.
Reports say Bien Hoa remains out of action as bomb disposal experts analyze wreckage for armed devices. US air and naval forces persistently strike Vietcong targets in South Vietnam while diplomatic talks surface amid ongoing tension.
Mrs Tymoszewicz testified that the murdered man made advances and threats before her arrest. The case, involving Mir Keane SM and others, proceeded with statements about a struggle in Khara Forest and related during a Canberra court hearing.
Sydney Monday report states former ABC general manager Sir Charles Moses was elected to the board of United Telecasters Limited, operator of Channel 10 in Sydney. The announcement came from United Telecasters general manager A E R Fox, with NBN Channel Three directors in Newcastle noting the appointment of K K F B Packer to replace R C Poker, MLC who has retired.
A fragmented clipping notes a split widening in Malaysia with references to pages on finance, arts, motoring, sport and lottery. It lists sections including Wool feature for Women and Special Lottery.
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