SMITH RETURNS HOME
Mr Smith arrived from London and claimed independence by Christmas in Rhodesia. Crowds cheered as Royal Rhodesia Air Force aircraft saluted. He said Britain demanded a referendum and would report back to his Cabinet after London talks. Observers doubted quick independence steps.
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London
Altigin
Smith
South Africa
UN General Assembly
Aristain
Washington
Britain
Rhodesia
Wilson
Regency
Rhonesia
Andrew Skeen
Conservatve
Skeen
Kampala
Uganda
Dr Obote
Mr Smith
Mr Wilson
Learn-to-Swim drive aids Canberra public safety
The Canberra Times reports a new Learn-to-Swim campaign in Canberra with clubs from YMCA and local pools set to begin after enrolments open next Saturday. Classes will target children on Saturday mornings with several pools hosting sessions and a proposed Canberra District Instruction Club to raise teaching standards.
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Canberra Times
Canberra
NSW Amateur Swimming Association
GC Biskaker
Canbera Olympic Pool
YMCA
Mickson
Dickson Club
Manuka Pool
Telopea Swimming Club
Bissaker
Olympic Pool
Indonesian Crisis Deepens After Coup Attempt
The report outlines continued fighting and arrests in Indonesia following a failed coup led by General Suharto allies. Colonel Untung was captured near Semarang after attempting to flee, and radio broadcasts claim anti Communist demonstrations and renewed military crackdowns in Sumatra and Java. The tension involves Sukarno era authorities, Western coverage, and regional security actions as government forces seek to quell rebel activity and neutralize Communist influence.
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Ean Communist
Parlier
Ion - Cai Ae Ace
Sumatra
Kuala Lumpur
Radio Djambi
Inday
Shamsuri
Ling
Radio
Sukarno
Barlier Radio Malaysial
Pan
Jemed
Epate
Indonesia
Oft
Ser Fina
Centrat Ectinen
Anastas Mikoyan
Milieardin Kuala L Kosygin
Tk Ie
Tass
Djakarta
National Front
Nesia
Ritit
Imperia
Amy
Nyo Ee
Imperia Djakarta
Bogor
Dix
Karta
Fire in Slings Street building after kitchen blaze
A late news item reports a fire on Slings Street blamed on a grease buildup in the kitchen. Firefighters from Siem Ten and two junior volunteers attended. the blaze was controlled quickly with limited damage.
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Jvpliarees
Wan
Indonesian revolt leader caught in Java
The Indonesian army captured Lieuten ant-Colonel Untung, leader of the September 30 Movement, in the Tegal region of Central Java with popular help. President Sukarno held his second cabinet meeting as the army reported about 90 percent of the coup force crushed.
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Army Information Service
Sma
Untung
Neers
Whit
Lam
Djakarta
Inday
Kuala Lumpur
Sukarno
Tegal
Java
Six more RAR men wounded in Ben Cat area
Six Australian soldiers were wounded yesterday in operations against the Vietcong in Ben Cat, raising total Australian casualties to one killed and 22 wounded since operations began last Friday. Names include Private M T D Alton of Eagle Farm, Private E G Harras of Rockhampton, Private E Redford of Port MacDonnell, Private J D Watts of Bermagui, Private J B Thatcher of Moe, and Second Lieutenant E J Culpitt of Cronulla, all with shrapnel or related wounds. Total Australian casualties in Vietnam now nine killed and 62 wounded.
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Ben Cat
South Vietnam
Fat Battalion
RAR
M. T. D'Alton
Eagle Farm
Queensland
E. G. Harras
Rockhampton
E. Redford
Port MacDonnell
J. DD. Watts
Bermagui
Nsw
J. B. Thatcher
Moe
Victoria
E. J. Culpitt
Cronulla
Vietnam
Saigon
Iron Triangle
New Zealand
Canberra readies first two sets of traffic lights
Canberra authorities announce mid-day switch on the first two light sets at Northbourne Avenue London Circuit and nearby intersections. The NCDC warns drivers to expect rear-end collisions as traffic patterns adjust while the two-stage installation proceeds.
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Canberra
Northbourne
Avenue-London
Bourne Avenue
Boldrewood
Cooyong Street
London
Department of the
Northbourns Avenue
Jeparit to Build Memorial for Prime Minister Sir Robert
In Jeparit Victoria residents raise 1500 in six weeks for a memorial to Sir Robert Me born December 20 1894. A 60 foot steel tower with a purple thistle crown is planned on a rise above the Wimmera River. Organisers hope to unveil soon amid mixed donations and support from locals and surrounding district.
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Jeparit
Sir Robert Me
Melbourne
Cinque Ports
Raven
Wimmera
Fred
Canberra
Robert
Arthur Calwell
Martin Committee report criticises universities for course suitability
The third volume of the Martin Committee Report on Tertiary Education, halted in the House of Representatives by Prime Minister Sir Robert Menzies, condemns universities for admitting too many students to unsuitable courses. It urges freedom of choice limits and a move to more coherent courses.
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A. D. Fraser
Lab
Nsw
SMA
Robert Jana Cearst Amruac
Menzies
Snowy Mountains
Fairbairn
Commonwealth Jnot
Australia
Devel l
Activitie
Cpment
Northern Territory
Commonwealth Sources Council
CSIRO
Martin Committee
House of Representatives
Robert Menzies
Leslie Martin
State aid stand against non state schools plan
The Australian Council of State School Organisations plans a nation wide campaign against State aid for non State schools. A R apacy of the Catholic is noted. The report references page 3.
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Australian Council of State School Organisations
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