Catholics plan new schools in Canberra area
The Catholic Church in Canberra eyes building multiple new schools including a secondary facility and a primary school at Beleconnen area with backing from Commonwealth and NSW assemblies. Church officials say state aid debates and financing affect timing, while optimism rises from the Prime Minister’s announcement about funding.
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Nsw
Canberra
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E. A. Bourke
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Oman
World dismayed by Rhodesia decision sparks global debate
Prime Minister Robert Menzies condemned the Rhodesian move while reports from Lisbon and Pretoria cited varied official stances. He warned that recognition would not be possible if an illegal declaration of independence occurred, signaling international unease.
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Zealand
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Portuguese Radio Sixties
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Path to Rhodesia independence timeline and key events
A fragmented historical timeline outlines Rhodesia’s road to independence from December 1963 to November 1965, including Southern Rhodesia prime minister Sir Ian Smith’s leadership, the banning of African nationalist parties, constitutional negotiations, royal commission ideas, and looming unilateral independence with Britain’s threatened sanctions. The record notes dates, figures like Mr Smith, Britain’s officials, and constitutional changes shaping Rhodesia’s move toward independence.
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Rhodesis
Nidsaland
Britif
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Zumba
Avasaland
Malawir
Myrin Smith
Wineston Field
Southern Rhodesia
Rhodesia
Salisbury
Smith
Alt
Wilson
Royal Commission
Britain
Bihan Daniesd
Ch Bat Chal Ritsin
Mr bin
Queen Yarty
Syatever
Rhodesia Proclaims Independence and Suspends Cabinet
Rhodesia declares independence in a proclamation quoted by Mr Smith, asserting self rule since 1923 and adopting a constitution. Governor Sir Humphrey Gibbs announces the suspension of Mr Smith and his Cabinet for an unconstitutional declaration, noting Rhodesia's act as the first rebellion since 1776.
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Smith
Humphrey Gibbs
America
Director of Information
Ministry of Information
Oicer
Lardner-Burke
Defence
Ponlal
Britain seeks UN support over Rhodesia sanctions
Britain moves to gather UN member backing including South Africa and Portugal to isolate Rhodesia under Chapter VII. The plan targets economic disruption and communications controls while insisting no force will be used. Amid censorship and emergency rule, UK pressure continues as Rhodesia proclaims independence and suppresses nationalist unrest.
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Britain
South Africa
Portugal
Security Council
Britain moves to suspend Rhodesia from UK trade ties
Prime Minister Wilson condemned Rhodesia for its unilateral independence. He announced ministers will resign and Rhodesia will be treated as private citizens. Britain plans special exchanges, potential sanctions, and a Security Council meeting led by Lord Caradon, signaling hardline response to the secession.
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Rhodesia
Hoorita Crowe
Wilson
Tree
Smith
London
Labour
Wilwo
Britain
Nexus change sparks cautious talk in House discourse
Prime Minister Sir Robert Menaies warned that aligning the nexus controlling House membership could yield an extravagant rise in representation. The speech followed ongoing debates amid pressing energy and policy concerns, with Labour protesters echoing in Parliament as government steel policy actions drew opposition.
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Robert Menaies
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