Canberra safety drive to raise road awareness starts next week
Canberra Times reports ACT Road Safety Council launches a five day contest to boost road safety awareness. A prize package includes a trip for two by Aneel AAU. Channel 7 and 204 radio stations join the campaign as Canberra notes rising deaths and injuries from traffic crashes.
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Canberra ‘Times
ACT Road Safety Council
Aneel
Sand Radio
Sation 204
Canberra
Hecause
Sandem
Forgotten POW Chen Yu-tehy Returns Home From Hospital
Chen Yu-tehy, a 42-year-old Formosan former prisoner of war, was released from Uliseville Hospital after a mental breakdown. He was captured by Australian forces in 1944 and returned to his tiny village near Taigeh with support from Glacierville Hospital staff and Qantas.
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Sydney
Ferman
Chen Yu-tehy
Serene
Am New Civien
Uliseille Hospital
Peehers
Sulle
Glacierville Hospital
Mi Chen
Qantas
Coline
Les
Taigeh
Bax
Chen
Talks on four weeks leave decision blamed on public servants
A report from Salisbury notes Victoria rejects claims for four weeks leave by public servants. Premier and ministers discuss actions after Commonwealth government refusal. A deputation including ACTU and public service groups plans a campaign for the leave, while officials debate unemployment and salary impacts.
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Salisbury
AAP
Reuters
Action Ith
Hiv Tuli
ACLU
Menonymie Ubative
Commonwealth
Act
Grant
Australia — Council For
Council of Commonwealth
Public Service Organixations
ACTU
Monk
Chinese university destroyed in Jakarta riot
In Jakarta on Friday a two hour clash between anti Communist Muslims and Chinese students left at least one student dead and about 250 injured. Police fired into a burning Republic University as roof positions fired on them. The unrest followed attacks on Communist linked sites amid the September 30 Movement fallout.
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Djakarta
Reuter
Republic University
Dikarteith
Communit Party
Moslems and Chinese clash at university amid coup fears
The report describes a tense confrontation at a university in Kuala Lumpur with Moslems and Chinese students, police and crowds clashing near the campus. Demonstrations, gunfire, and arrests followed as authorities sought to quell unrest connected to a suspected coup plot.
Australian troop move saves civilians in Vietnam war report
A wartime dispatch notes Australian troops and Ansett-ANA forces aiding civilians in Vietnam, describing actions to protect noncombatants and maintain emergency aid during combat operations. The brief highlights civilian safety and military cooperation amid ongoing hostilities.
Fragmentary Late News Card
Sparse readable fragments mention a Vesna and Meany with unclear context. No concrete events, dates, or organizations are identifiable from the text.
Fiery clash over NSW service station site sparks union rows
Mrs Ann Dalgarno led protests at a service station site near NSW Government offices as workers faced trenching and safety fence disputes. Tully and union officials mediated while government bodies and builders argued over access and safety measures.
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Ann Dalgarno
Tex
Faulche
Austran
Tully
Snd
Ule Ie
Lahwavern’ Feder
Verhitauum
van Wot
Xvallane
Cimirac
Tors
Labour’ Council
Sidney Toy Authority
Gram
Ih Federation
Me McNamaara
Perma
Neat Constructions Pty Ltd
Auucalla
M. Tully
Waterfront conference planned to tackle harbor issues
The ACTU will attend an all in conference agreed by Prime Minister Menzies to discuss waterfront problems. The national service executive noted a second Sydney meeting would follow to review disciplinary norms and industry action while stressing no prejudice against waterside workers.
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Melbourne
ACTU
Robert Menzies
Wc Actu
ACTL
Theyand Pescessvies Acth
Mamk
Shel
National
Ervice
Campaign for Freedom from Hunger faces registration clash
Officials report a wider mobilization as activists plan a mass door to door effort and a public appeal for the ACT Freedom from Hunger act. The campaign faces opposition over re registration rules and a possible independent tribunal to determine eligibility amid a crowded legislative agenda.
Secret surgery for Senator Palma in Perth hospital
Senator Palma underwent abdominal surgery at Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital in Perth early this week. Officials say his recovery is satisfactory and he is expected to leave soon. It is unlikely he will attend Canberra during the current parliamentary session. Prime Minister Menzies keeps Cabinet defence matters in close contact with the Permanent Head of the Defence Department.
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Defence
Palma 7
Perth
Semaor Paltridge
Tie
Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital
Canberra
Patridge
Robert Menzies
Defence Department
Edwin Hicks
Menzies
Canberra Timer 1940 Election Debates and War Cabinet Talks
Twenty five years earlier Canberra faced election tensions and a divided War Cabinet amid debates on a unity government. A secret parliamentary session led by Menzies reviewed the situation as the city prepared for Canberra RAAF Station completion. The Tulip Special brought 1000 Sydney tourists for a film weekend, with local cinema and prices noted including oranges and produce prices.
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Canberra
Pyredor
W. Dunbar
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Public Rules Committee
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