25 May 1965
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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
May 25, 1965
Page
1
A thick fog over Canberra airport halted resumption of Parliament for more than an hour, delaying government business. The cancelled flights and restricted schedules affected ministers and MPs, with officials scrambling to adapt plans as travel halted and preparations for sessions faced disruption.
The Federal Executive of the Labour Party in Canherring Threpnsiumn declared the National Cost Council a proscribed organisation yesterday. The move follows internal party considerations and aims to curb activities deemed against party discipline and national interests amid ongoing regional tensions.
The Darton Party reports unanimous support for Calwell from Labor leader and state branches. Federal leader endorses the sentiment, signaling leadership unity and possible succession hopes for deputy Whitlam as December 1 vote approaches. The background points to ongoing speculation on post-election leadership dynamics.
A violent threat by northern New South Wales growers disrupted tobacco sales. The Bristaa suspended operations as protesters blamed low prices for bankruptcy risk. Federal Parliament resumes, Senate to finish eight items with no Question Time.
A forceful escalation is announced as the United States plans a major troop increase in South Vietnam, with the arrival of the equivalent of another full Army division expected within 30 days to bolster frontline operations against Vietcong forces.
In Sydney and Melbourne the Australian Medical Association discusses fee increases as a 16 member assembly considers authorizing higher charges. Dr UR Mallen of Adelaide chairs the session with a call for a government supported rise while details remain unsettled. Meanwhile U.S. forces engage in heavy actions in Vietnam amid intensified weekend operations.
A car rammed along a crowded footpath in the city, killing a woman pedestrian and injuring at least one, with the driver dead at the wheel. Emergency crews found the vehicle and a crowd gathered as they investigated the scene on Barrack Street near the hospital.
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