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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Nov 20, 1965
Page
1
The Full Court ordered two unnamed solicitors to show cause amid NSW Law Society misconduct investigations. The society seeks action over funds received for clients and fees, with prior cases against others in September. An affidavit alleges improper conduct and fund misappropriation totaling hundreds of thousands of pounds.
The Returned Sailors Soldiers and Airmen Imperial League of Australia will officially adopt the Returned Services League name at the next national congress. President Mioal Te Tee announced the move, noting the change clarifies the organization’s identity for servicemen and the public.
AAP report from Rome notes a public inquiry into a couple accused of a controversial kiss amid a social event. The article describes the incident as a moral issue, with authorities considering public propriety and the reactions of attendees.
A man was rushed to the hospital after choking on shampoo at home. Police and medical staff attended the scene and reported the case as a serious choking incident with potential injuries.
Indonesian Army dissolved the PKI in West Java and announced temporary suspensions of activities in several regions. The British Goaiaaw Dissolution plan was described by Major General Adjie as voluntary and pending further sessions, with no immediate full dissolution.
Prime Minister Sir Robert Menzies opened the Eaton Ahi Crowe radio telescope near Hoskins NSW in a ceremony underscoring Australia and the US cooperation in space science. The event featured a long tour, speeches by university leaders, and a plaque unveiling as the telescope’s east arm began its operation.
US NSF has allocated a grant of 50448 to operate the Mills Cross radio telescope. US Congressman Dr Ken Hechler and a group of distinguished Americans attended the Molonglo observatory opening in Australia. Hechler praised Australian space work and noted a forthcoming official NSF announcement within days.
Audit of The Feders Capital Press of Australia Pty Limited covers The Canberra Times for the week ending November 13, 1968. It notes figures relate to publication areas and exclude exchange, subscriber copies, correspondents, frees, and Barnard & Co Chartered Accountants in Canberra.
An unclear OCR readout hints at a stock market rise of more than 6 percent this week. The fragment mentions a figure near 3.1 but lacks complete details or named entities to confirm the specific securities or market index involved.
The ACTU asks the Commission to raise the basic wage by 38 shillings, arguing the real value should be maintained amid rising prices and productivity gains. The submission cites current regional levels and calls for quarterly CPI-linked adjustments, noting the hearing date is not yet set.
The Australian Council of Salawed and Professional Associations backs a wage and margin push for 1966. Federal secretary Rees Williams says ACSPA aims to protect real value and push for wage increases through the arbitration system. ACSA outlines plans to present methods and views to the Labour Minister and Arbitration Commission.
A garbled report claims Gibbs received a Queen's honour and a high colonial title amid disputes over Rhodesia policy. Officials and Labour figures dispute the ceremony details as discussions on Britain's response to Rhodesian governance continue in Parliament and foreign offices.
The National Capital Development Commission reviewed the accident prone Commonwealth Avenue London Circuit junction citing 8 percent of annual crashes and 90 incidents this year. Lights are near final stages with an overpass planned for the jet link in the new year.
The Soviet Union demands a world disarmament conference operate outside United Nations oversight. A Danish motor vessel with eight men plans a London departure aboard a Toyoar 45 000 Nile scheme to study population subsistence and living conditions projected for about 30 countries. The Founding Father as a book subject discusses John F Kennedy and financial avenues in a feature on presidents.
Adverts from Canberra 25 years ago note rising prices for town and rump steak while Sydney prices run higher. The Chamber of Commerce laments carters delays and late circulation data, with payments also overdue, affecting local businesses.
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