29 May 1965
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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
May 29, 1965
Page
1
Fragmented report describes a city truck fire with estimated £6500 in damage. Fire broke out near a site on a street, with wiring and an electrical fault cited as possible causes. Firefighters contained the blaze, with authorities inspecting the scene for further details.
The Full High Court ordered the Director General of Civil Aviation to grant the interstate air charter licence to IPEC Air Pty Ltd of Adelaide. The court refused the company’s bid to import five Douglas DC4 aircraft, ending months of legal action.
Sydney breeders allege valuable pedigreed dogs are being stolen and shipped to the United States for high prices. The report notes thefts of a Tibetan mastiff valued at £400 from Emu Plains and another valued at £1,000 from Vaucluse, with Tibetans monks’ breed referenced.
A coal mine disaster leaves about 200 men dead with rescue efforts ongoing. Reports from the scene describe a gas explosion causing extensive shaft collapse as workers were probing tunnels. Injuries and a chaotic scene are reported as authorities and company officials consider next steps.
Sir Robert Menzies announced plans to attend a June 7 to 28 conference in Canberra with Dame Pattie, then visit Washington and New York to meet President Johnson and US officials. He will be joined by key aides and ministers, discuss the budget, economic inflow, and trade matters, and return to Australia for cabinet discussions.
Kensington Palace announced Princess Margaret and the Earl of Snowden will undertake a three week tour of America starting November 4 with engagements in Los Angeles Washington and New York. The 14 year old princess previously sought permission for the trip for 14 years and her requests have been long debated amid security considerations.
Enough snow to ski with all Kosciusko resorts open this weekend. Best skiing at Rescclinke Basin near the summit. Tecan Thredbe opened Chalet Pass intermedite season yesterday. first opening this year drew many skiers. Light show and rain yesterday morning, little impact on conditions. Snow depths ranged Charlotte Pass one foot, Perisher Valley four inches, Smiggin Holes three inches, 12 inches at 6,500 ft Thredbo.
Would be safe crackers fled with a mere £1 from Rural Bank in Monaro Street Queanbeyan after smashing a rear window. They tried to break into the strongroom but caused only a hole in reinforced concrete and found only tea money in office drawers.
A. Ane notes firm opposition to Sir William Gen, chair of the Australian World Board, as he seeks the Federal malities. Mr J Corbett, senior vice president of the Australian Country Party and president of Maranoa Division, says he will oppose Sir William for Country Party chair in Maranoa, a seat held by retiring W J Hrimblecombe.
A page notes Sukarno's failure to balance power and Indonesia's economic disarray could enable a Communist seizure. It also mentions warnings from the Australian Students Labour Federation about imposing party views on the ALP, within a Saturday features section and classified turf guide.
Twenty five years ago Canberra’s public meeting convened by Caner RSL elected a committee to recruit members. The government conscription debate heated, with opposition to conscription of manpower and wealth. AIF enlistments at the Canberra Drill Hall topped expectations and milestones across science and society featured speeches by Senator Poll and Dr Rava, K.R. Woolley. New officers of the Horticultural Society were elected and Tasmanian Rhodes scholars named. ACT Girl Guides donated funds toward a hospital ambulance project.
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