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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Oct 27, 1965
Page
1
Diplomatic ties were nearly severed as each nation recalled its High Commissioner from the other's capital. The action followed Pakistan's veto in the UN Security Council and Pakistan and India protesting over the ceasefire and regional tensions.
Disjointed text references a Prime Minister, Senatorial talks, and a defense committee with unclear names and places. The garbled lines mention appointments, a Stinger for Defense, and various misread terms, producing no coherent event or outcome.
The eighth annual report tabled in Parliament notes Canberra grew from 32 000 to 5 1 000 in seven years and is projected to reach about 250 000 by 20 years hence. It outlines expected expenditures to service this population growth and stresses planning needs for land roads and utilities.
Amid rising tensions a noisy crowd besieged gates near Buckingham Palace as the Beatles arrived, with the event appearing to intensify the period’s public agitation. The report notes the era’s mood and broader social strains reflected in the crowd dynamics.
Officials examine a village water supply scheme as a national task force asks if capital development plans should raise water rates. The debate covers funding for civic buildings and downtown services, with residents awaiting a decision.
In a chaotic session the Royal Commission chair Mr P D Philips faces questions on Victorian hotel closures and land standards. The Parliament hears the OC deny delays as officials debate repairs and services amid a string of historic property issues.
Fragmentary text describes a meeting or event with names and places garbled. No clear people, organizations, or locations are readable enough to identify a concrete news item.
SALISBURY The day after Rhodesian Premier Mr Smith met British Prime Minister Mr Wilson their talks were described as fairly pleasant. Smith, pale and strained, declined to confirm discussions on any new treaty guaranteeing African majority advancement and suggested asking Wilson about further talks.
The RAN plans to arm HMAS Melbourne with 10 American Skyhawk fighters to bolster defence and provide limited strike capability. The move revives the Fleet Air Arm after a defence review flagged its extinction, with details outlined by the Navy Minister in Parliament.
An Australian soldier was killed and another wounded in a clash with Vietcong forces near Bien Hoa and Ap Ton Dinh, about 30 miles northeast of Saigon. Both men belonged to the Royal Australian Regiment in a full scale search and destroy operation.
Sydney Tuesday reports Feast West Airlines directors rejected a 750000 pounds makeover offer from Freight Lines Holdings. The boardchair Wes Shun disclosed no merger agreement and noted potential escalation as both sides discuss options and share terms.
Reports say the Southern inland drought is over with officials urging steps against future shortages. References to British Prime Minister Wilson and Rhodesian talks appear alongside global and regional notes. Weather, leisure, and sport pages are listed across the publication.
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