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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Sep 14, 1966
Page
1
The ACT announces that pensioners may apply for government houses and flats. Minister for the Interior Mr Anthons said they were previously ineligible since housing was limited to employed residents.
South Africa names Balthasar Tohandes Vorster as prime minister after the assassination of Verwoerd. Vorster vows unity and outlines plans, calling for national consolidation and addressing the nation's political crisis. He arrives at the podium amid a crowd as police are deployed and tributes flow.
Minister observes incident near RSI headquarters after resident says her son burned rubbish in an incinerator as rain began. Brilly asserts the boy then went inside. minister notes a high level of responsibility for Inverior.
In a wide debate about parliamentary reform four members advocate major changes to the system. Liberal and Labor figures push limits on quorums and sitting rules while opposing voices warn against rushed shifts, aiming to empower government with new constraints and committee efficiency.
In Singapore on Tuesday, Indian former Foreign Minister Dr Subandria will stand trial on October 1, according to Radin Djakarta. The report notes the upcoming court date and confirms the defendant's identity.
The ACTU secretary H J Souter informed the North Australian Workers Union via telegram about wage measures and possible eligibility questions for Aboriginal claimants. Reports say Prime targets include confirming genuine ties to Canberra and potential Koori connections, as NAWL contends wage increases may be delayed or contested.
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Prime Ministers Holt and others agreed to hand Rhodesia talks to a special committee drafting an interim communique for this afternoon’s conference. Australian sources cite six days of debate and urge a firm Rhodesian statement to end endless speculation while leaders weigh future policy and regional impact.
The Pakistan High Commissioner in Australia Dr Abdul Malik was injured when his diplomatic car collided with a station wagon on the Sturt Highway near Wagga. His chauffeur and the other driver escaped with minor injuries. Dr Malik suffered multiple injuries including a crushed chest, broken ribs, a lacerated left hand, and a broken left shoulder. his condition was described as satisfactory.
Queanbeyan will gain an automatic telephone system expected to be online early next year. Allan Fraser and Postmaster General Hulme discussed the decision to build the new exchange while a tender for its construction was accepted. The project includes a new exchange building and related works with satellite exchanges planned for rural subscribers and feeder lines to be installed.
Space relay event to be held soon with women participants aged 17 through 19. TyAm OB Finance reports details forthcoming.
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