13 Nov 1965
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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Nov 13, 1965
Page
1
A 38 page report on the welfare needs of Australian National University students was submitted to the University Council yesterday outlining key areas for support and improvements across campus services.
The report outlines health and disciplinary controls for Moscow based students. It notes a proposal to centralize medical lists and counselling, with the dean of students and chancellor delegating authority. The plan includes spaceflight health checks and education programs tied to a Venus probe mission.
Fragmentary report covers a seismic cross in the Northern Territory funded by the United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority with cost estimates of £11 100 to £16 350 for future services. It notes health and student counseling expansions and mentions Professor Newstead and University linkage, plus unrelated airline disaster reporting SALT LAKE CITY.
Fragmented text describes a 1960s Canberra event involving a banker, university studies, and airline incidents. Mentions cultural activities, tests, medical facilities, and an aviation accident timeline with references to authorities and the Agronautics Board. Details are unclear and fragmentary.
Debates in Parliament focus on a special bill to empower Britain to amend or revoke Rhodesia 1961 constitution. The Rhodesian Front led by Smith assumes power, provoking US consideration of sanctions. Attorney General Jones labels restoring the white minority constitution treasonable and asserts sovereignty of Parliament.
Rhodesian Front members in Salisbury hoisted a rebellion banner and opened champagne as Mr Smith proclaimed independence. British PM Wilson warned of sanctions while Queen and government faced calls to restore Rhodesia’s local rule. Global reaction split. few nations supported the regime.
In federal parliament and cabinet meetings this week Australia will consider Britain’s situation report. Prime Minister Menzies will be kept informed by telephone as senior ministers discuss the illegal Rhodesian declaration and Australia’s position.
Fragmented OCR reads as a political exchange noting Rhodesia’s declaration drawing deflection from Britain and questions on why the government backs Rhodesia while seeming cautious toward Britain’s democratic ally, with Sir Robert replying about positioning and not committing forces.
A flagged government ban on imports including machinery, chemicals, and sugar would hit Rhodesia's economy hard, with 3 percent of overseas trade affected and losses estimated around £200 million in 1930s values. The move targets farms, mines, and property, and Brazilian ties mark the regime’s 76th anniversary as the embassy plans closure.
A scrambled report outlines flight cancellations in the United States and plans to deploy more troops. It notes a long search operation for a missing Indigenous family and mentions welfare patrols and a debate over costs. The item references additional pages in the Austra Meet coverage and a racing guide in classifieds.
A brief Armistice Day ceremony occurred at Parliament House with wreaths at the Cenotaph. Attendees included government leaders from the United Kingdom Canada and Australia and ex-servicemen. Local figures and RSL sub-branches participated along with ACT public servants and officials.
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