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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

May 31, 1966

Page

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Fiji bans on Dr Cairns spark political ban row

Australian Labor politician Dr J Cairns arrives in Fiji on a three month visitor permit with a ban on political activity and public meetings. He says he may appeal to a judicial tribunal while officials review whether the constraint will apply to MPs speaking in Fiji. He and Atomic Explosion Protest Committee members seek guidance from a lawyer as they meet the acting colonial secretary in Suva.

Suva J Cairns Nadi Caima Alay Fiji Piri Anohenman Cairns Tuamplo Supreme Court A. Joseph Lautoka Suv Whiere J. &. Thonman Thomson de Cairns

Hospital staff shakeup follows major inquiry in Canberra

A senior obstetric ward saw staff changes after a major inquiry into complaints by patients. More than a week passed before nine names were named with at least one resignation. roles were filled by other qualified staff as Hospital officials reorganized the ward. Further resignations were anticipated as the hospital implements reforms from the inquiry.

Canberra Chang Hompital

Arndt Faces Disloyalty Charge Within ALP

Professor Arndt, a 15 year ALP member and head of economics at the Australian National University Pacific Studies, faces a disciplinary inquiry for disloyalty following a student newspaper article criticizing ALP policy. A recent party meeting voted to take no further action after a narrow majority.

Prosi W Armi Toni Patsiovalty Giberra South Anfidi Protetoc Economica Pacific Studies Sansonat University ALP Arndt Wotnj ALPT Wiebhiams Conpera Times Arnit Nr Wilson Cali Nave Anil Ted

Surveyor A launches under moon lighting and power tests

The Surveyor A spacecraft is lifted and carried south of Can-1 after sunset for a test run. It weighs a substantial mass and is expected to endure a lunar night while navigation and battery performance are evaluated.

Milles Yeang Storrs

Indonesia Pulls Back Troops as Bangkok Talks Begin

Indonesia suspends troop movements as Bangkok talks start. Foreign Minister Malik held a 50 minute private meeting with Malaysian Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Tun Abdul Razak during the opening discussions.

Indonesia Bangkok Mr Malik Tun Abdul Raz

Indonesian Army Units Disbanded Amid Malaysia Tensions

Reports from Jakarta and Singapore indicate Indonesia disbanded a border unit as Sukarno vows to "crush Malaysia." The move comes amid high level talks, warnings of escalation, and claims of heavy weapons purchases while Malaysia counters with defense readiness and regional concern.

Miners confront work pause at Broken Hill mills

Industrial strife grips Broken Hill as about half of 4500 mine workers idle amid pay and shift disputes. talks with unions, management, and officials in Canberra and at Zone continue while temperature and conditions A lone report notes possible returns to work after agreements, with the dispute linked to pay, bonuses, and hours.

Broken Hill Canberra Fox Ares Cap-Industria Council Hema Aegreen Fawest

Unrest Grips African Nations

From Lagos to Kampala and Kinshasa reports describe turmoil across several nations. Nigeria cites deaths and hundreds injured in northern clashes. Uganda faces a civil war threat over government troop withdrawals. Congo arrests four including ex prime minister Kimbo for treason tied to Mobutu’s murder.

Nigeria Lagos Uganda Buganda Congo Gov ‘Ernment Kimbo Toy Vem Mobutu

Whitlam and Australia urged to aid Vietnam policy debate

A fragmented clipping notes Whitlam urging Australia to assist the United States in Vietnam. It mentions Deputy Leader Mr White and debate over Australia’s Vietnam role, with references to pages 1y and 15. Other bits reference TV Arts and sport sections.

Young Yastaight White Arm Australia America Vietnam

Buddhist Crisis Deepens in Vietnam Reports

SAIGON reports another wave of Buddhist personal crises as the movement escalates its power struggle. In Da Lat a fatal self immolation and other suicides are linked to Buddhist protests while in Hue and Saigon more cases of self harm and burning incidents involve nuns monks and students. Authorities reported gunfire and threats amid ongoing turmoil.

Saigon da Lat Vietnam Imank Monke Ihlood Fa Saigon Gro Hue Sainen'e

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