09 Sep 1965
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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Sep 09, 1965
Page
1
Melbourne reports the Australian Federal Treasurer Mr Holt advocates creating an overseas shipping line. He urged government action to expand export and freight capabilities and reduce reliance on foreign vessels.
A senior official in the Northern Division of National Development, Mr DP N Sutherland, may transfer to another Commonwealth department after joining last November. Dr R A Patterson, earlier director, resigned to contest Dawson for Country Party. Former secretary Sir Harold Raggatt debated Australian shipping and mineral export value versus manufacturers.
Massive hurricane Betsy unleashed 140 mile per hour winds along Florida’s Gold Coast driving 18 000 coastal residents from their homes. One death reported in Tampa as winds topple trees and smash structures amid growing destruction.
Apprentices at the college staged a walk out amid disputes over training aims and earnings. They complain that pursuing an apprenticeship may be less attractive than working, and that employer plans could change the course, prompting a stoppage intended to pressure the college and Department of Education for changes.
The report describes a dog named Blusy shot in the head with an airgun on Mockdale Street in Dickson. The dog was said to be old and in trouble, with observers noting the incident occurred while the street remained quiet.
Indian forces push toward Karachi Lahore and Rawalpindi after crossing Jammu border into southern Kashmir. Gadra City falls as Pakistan reports no resistance. Pakistan fires on Indian targets with naval bombardment near Dwarka. International appeals and protests follow with UN and world leaders urging restraint.
Reports from New Delhi and Karachi describe a major exchange with Indian forces claiming advances into Jawian and Poonch sectors while Pakistan reports repelling Indian incursions. Pakistan denies Delhi raids and cites heavy losses to Indian air actions.
The controversial president of the ACT Trades and Labour Council,T. Donnelly, plans a complete withdrawal leaving a scramble for the top TLC post. Our Industrial Correspondent notes Doane will focus on his own affairs as the council reshuffles.
The Australian government reportedly sent a letter to Sir Arthur Tongue as part of the crisis. In London the UK government imposed a temporary embargo on arms shipments to India.
Sir Robert Menzies urges renewed peace efforts in an appeal reported on page five. The world reacts with a mix of support and skepticism as governments weigh responses to the call for negotiations and restraint.
Hotel employees may halt work in protest following a Can Berra Arbitration Court decision reported yesterday. The note appears on page 3 with related items on pages 5 and 7 about sports and policy queries.
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