27 May 1965
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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
May 27, 1965
Page
1
A fragmented report shows officials discussing fluoride in the water supply. The text mentions environmental concerns, municipal decisions, and potential public consultative steps with various named entities obscured by garbled OCR.
Fragmentary report shows students backing or opposing Vietcong causes at a South Vietnamese liberation rally. Mentions include ANH members, Greenlinds, and a panel led by Gerrenlinids discussing Australia’s stance while attendees debate foreign involvement.
The RAAF base at Pouphwimn hosts a farewell for Sir Valston as he retires after a career spanning multiple aircraft types including the Vampyre and Sampire. He notes the shift from improvised flying to new equipment and warns of ongoing readiness across four units. Marshal ASL Murdoch will succeed him as Chief of the Air Force.
The executive meeting is expected to refer the reform plan back to State branches for study and report. A later executive session near Sydney on August 2 will consider the outcome and possible constitutional changes involving party structure and representation.
Reports indicate vandalism at Soma Cemetery with damaged headstones and wreaths. Authorities warn schools in the district to heighten surveillance as investigations proceed.
chaotic dawn session as government seeks to push a defence bill amid withdrawals and adjourning threats. ministers battle over urgency while opposition demands scrutiny, with farcical interruptions and procedural moves delaying final votes.
An OCR fragment reports Whitlam and supporters assembling as a government crisis unfolds. Military and police arranged for security around Australiana ministries while debates and adjournments sparked by the government’s actions stir public attention.
Senate agrees to spare 15 minutes of Radio 2CN broadcast for relayed boxing commentary. Only one minute needed. writers and fans critique the staged TV coverage and the handling of the Liston versus Clay world heavyweight title bout.
Canberra's rainfall nears one inch for the year while totals lag behind last year's pace. Forecast calls for a cool cloudy day tomorrow with light to moderate west northwesterly winds and a 5 degree high. Lake Rainey Griffin winds expected from the northwest up to 15 knots, gusts to 25. Yesterday's high reached 56 and low 44.
Parliament debates a university matter prompting discussion on funding policy and governance. Lawmakers consider proposals affecting 2 percent of budget allocations and potential reforms relevant to higher education administration.
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