29 Oct 1965
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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Oct 29, 1965
Page
1
Salisbury reports Prime Minister Smith said he would not sit at a table with African nationalist leaders amid Rhodesia independence tensions. He insisted any settlement must respect the government and warned of continuing resistance to external pressure.
A man sought for an armed hold up was arrested in Sydney after a vigil. In Adelaide a man was charged for making a false report after being questioned about a threat involving a pistol.
A Dowdy family event highlights Maria Dowdy and sister librarians now serving in the Australian Army. Lt. Dowdy Juried from Georges Heights after seven months training. she will take 14 days leave in Canberra before posting. Brig Dowdy, former Director of Supplies and Transport, served since 1926 rising to captain and later serving in the Mudie region.
The Treasurer Mr Hill discusses reform to remove the exemption on bonus share dividends. The debate covers company profits, shareholder payments, and potential tax reductions or adjustments. Arguments reference previous legation and committee reports, with emphasis on impacting shareholders and government revenue.
Central Java faces martial law and curfews in Semarang and Surakarta as the Army claims Communist terrorists have launched a reign of terror. An Army communique reports killings arson kidnappings and robberies with many suspected rebels detained.
In Port Moresby Police Court Naoni Morey a court cleaner was found guilty of stealing a Supreme Court judge reading glasses. He believed the glasses would help him read. The theft involved multiple pairs and caused concern over access to the judge’s reading material.
A naturalisation ceremony is planned in the Playhouse during ACT week from December 2. The event, believed to be the main ceremony, will be held at the Hall of Weessage and involve church and mist services with reads. Other activities include screenings in Valleytall, competitions, an art display at Moviaro Mall, and an international concert at the Canberra Theatre Centre. Two return art tickets from Sydney will be awarded to the migrant with the best attendance at Adult Education Migrant English Classes.
The deadlock in the Senate was averted as independent Senator Turnbull of Tasmania departed, preserving the Government’s position. With ALP and BLP support, the Government maintains a majority and faces possible defections on machinery amendments and the controversial Elec measure, while DLP senators may back the plan to break the gerrymander.
Four Australian advisers received gallantry decorations in Vietnam announced by Minister for the Army. Capt Petersen of Ashgrove Queensland and Warrant Officer Chinn of Queensland were awarded the Distinguished Service Medal for leading troops against Montagnard and Vietcong positions. Warrant Officer Simpson of Middle Head NSW earned the Distinguished Conduct Medal for rallying a platoon during a Vietcong assault. The awards honor acts of leadership, bravery, and devotion under fire amid challenging operations in the province of Bay Thet.
Chinese Nanyang University Singapore carried out its biggest purge as leftwing students were expelled following tense campus incidents. Authorities moved swiftly amid fears of further unrest after the announcement.
Melbourne Institute of Technology announces a £14 million building programme to rise ten storeys on Swanston Street between Latrobe and Franklin Streets. The plan includes theatres laboratories and workshops with a real hall and union house to attract 9 000 full and part time students. First stage costing £1 million to start next year, with blocks to house 2 000 more students. Funded by federal and state governments and institute contributions.
A critic of ACT school policy drew a prompt reaction yesterday as officials at Watson High School faced questions. Vietcong raids damaged 47 US helicopters in two strikes on South Vietnam ranges, marking intensified conflict and military activity.
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