PM accepts WWF challenge on Waterfront Bill in Commons
Prime Minister Sir Robert Mensies formally accepted the Waterside Federation challenge in the House of Representatives amid applause and jeers. The debate centered on the Waterport Worker Stevedoring Industry Bill, its deregulation aims, and WWF influence on waterfront labor policy.
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Sir Robert Mensies
Waterside Federation
House of Representatives
Monert
Oppwar
Calwell
WWF
Robert
Labour
Eran
National Service
McMahon
Mroli
siHingr
Howe
Misinny
Willier
Waterfront legislation fuels clash over accommodation week
Yesterday's vote on waterfront measures drew heavy debate as MPs faced a friction filled session. Sir Robert Menzies dismissed claims of attacking the labor tradition while arguing the government faced opposition from a Communist stance, with Mr N Docker cited in the debate.
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House of Representatives
Canment
Wmne
Pega
Clunberra Tourist Bureau
Jegianns Dovey
Mivtels
Senure -Ag
Labor
WWF
Unioniam
Robert Menzies
Mugger Hens
Robert
N. Docker
Sukarno’s charmed life and political balancing acts
Djakarta reports President Sukarno of Indonesia, a charmful leader who survived assassination attempts since 1943 and steered a vast archipelago through revolts and economic woes. He promotes guided democracy and socialism while balancing between Communists and anti Communist factions. His foreign tilt echoes Beijing while he proclaims an antiimperial axis with China and other nations.
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Djakarta
AAP
Sukarno
Indonesia
Tix
Indonesian Communist Party
Peking
Soviet Union
China
North Korea
Nari
Vietnam
Cambodia
Murbs Party
Railwaymens Union
Nnd
Bali
Fragmented Late News Note From Obscure Text
A disjointed, low clarity clipping mentions multiple names and places without clear context. It references individuals such as Joe and Gene along with terms like OFAC and Coalrah in a murky regional note, suggesting a partial report or placeholder update.
Aged Homes Grants Linked to Canberra Projects
The Salvation Army and other groups plan new aged care facilities in Canberra with funding totals around £102000 to £150000. Proposals include a 60 bed or more nursing home at Red Hill and a geriatric ward expansion to ease demand at existing hospitals.
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Canberra
Hapa
Tranit
Union of Australia
Vatiog
Red Hill
Marling
Salvatyrn Army
Narri
Howe
Federinister
Heath
Sinclair
Cme
Ains
Noppar
Homer
Salvation Army
Nasution Claims Coup Smashed Amid Indonesian Power Struggle
The revolutionary council reportedly seized supreme authority with Sukarno's fate unclear and broadcasts claiming his protective custody. Army units led by Suharto and Nasution were said to be safe, while Malaysia Radio noted listeners awaiting a major announcement amid conflicting reports of a counter coup.
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Stadio Indonesia
Revolutionary Council
Supreme Authority
Sukarno
Tokyo
Ment
Olan
Djakarta Radio
Suharto
Nasution
Malaysia Radio
Radio Indonesia
Liewt-Col Atong
Hasluck to monitor Indo tensions with External Affairs
Minister for External Affairs Mr Hasluck will stay in Canberra after discussing the Indo situation with senior officials and Defence services. The briefing by the Intelligence Committee met at the ambassador's residence, with officials noting it could continue into the early hours and questioning how long the meeting would last.
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Hasluck
Indo
Canbera
Brie
Robert Menzies
Defence
Jand
Hasitick
Freger
Canberra
TI Times
Confusion in Indonesia Amid Reported Coup Activity
Early broadcasts claimed the CIA and a revolutionary council were involved as Indonesia faced a reported coup attempt. Washington cited garbled embassy notes while London and Tokyo noted arrests of several generals connected to the plot.
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London
Renio Indonesia
Second
Brosdeant
Sukarno
CIA
Tokyo
Indonesian Army and Cabinet Split Over Revolutionary Council Takeover
Reports quote the Revolutionary Council declaring a complete takeover in Indonesia with decrees to form a new cabinet. Senior ministers including the foreign minister and Subandrio are named among members, while military chiefs back the council. The radio warned crushing any counterrevolution as past coup attempts are recalled.
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Fira
Subandrio
Urong
Coun
Air Force
Onur Dank
Navy
B Maciadinat
H Pre
Madwe Cll
Nasution
Achmad —Janh
Saleh
Indonesia
Peking Si
Chi Aumiore
Tokyo
Sondra
Subarno
de Leimenn
Sulina Danwhusumo
Revolutionary Council
Iis
Radi
Tere
Sninine
Iim
Caiinet
Heandeast Monimed 1H Takyar
Dani As
Promise on leave Capi ott feave
Fragmentary OCR text describes a political or military note about a captain on leave and warnings issued to others. The readable items reference life in a tube and a life theme, but specifics are unclear due to garbled text. No clear events, dates, or names can be identified.
Canberra News Recounts 25 Years Of Wartime Rationing And Demolitions
A fragmented Canberra chronicle recalls petrol rationing measures and a day when only about 10 cars sold at a local garage. It notes demolitions of Molonglo tenements built for German internees in WWI and mentions hospital auxiliary funds and Ainslie School Choir performances amid postwar upheaval.
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Ocisher
Canberra
Molonglo
Frohwick
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