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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Apr 09, 1963

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Barwick warns SEATO of China at Paris talks

Australia’s External Affairs Minister Sir Garfield Barwick told the SEATO conference in Paris that Chinese aggression against India is a warning of the broader threat to SEATO. The three day meeting opened as the first SEATO session in Europe.

Paris Barwick Seato China Australia Garfield Barwick India Garfield Europe Thailand Furlher France M. Pompidou Indochina New Zealand United States Pakistan Philippines Pompidou Viet

SEATO urged to combat Chinese Communist threat in Asia

Sir Garfield warned that Chinese Communist aggression threatens South and South East Asia and could destabilize Europe. He urged decisive SEATO action combining military, political, economic and social cooperation to counter subversion and insurgency. Reports from Vientiane noted tension on the Plain of Jars and Lao leaders strained by Pathet Lao politics.

South-East Asia India Crarfield Europe Treaty Organisation Garfield SEATO Resomen Seato American Associated Press Philippines North Borneo Malaysia Federation Pakistan United States China Vietnam Aa.p.reuter Vientiane Plain of Jars Laos Souvanna Phouma Souvanna Souphanouvong Pathet Lao

Boulder becomes Canberra commemorative stone setup

A 14 ton boulder from the Kokoda Trail in New Guinea arrived at Fairbairn airport aboard a B A A F Hercules from Port Moresby. High ranking R S L and Air Force personnel will install it at the new BS S National Headquarters at Blamey Crescent and Constitution Avenue Canberra. Mr Newman and ACT branch president D W Elliman inspect the unloading.

R.S.L Air Force Canberra Ht O Fairbairn Port Moresby Kokoda Trail New Guinea Bs.s Blamey Crescent Constitution Avenue Newman A.C.T D. W. Elliman

New Currency Move Welcomed in Canberra

The tentative 1966 date for introducing a new national coinage in Canberra depends on the Canberra Mint. R P Greenish, president of the Chamber of Commerce, calls it good news and urges action to overcome inertia. A E Brown of the Australian Bank Officials’ Association predicts benefits with teething troubles, and J Fairbrother notes simpler arithmetic for children.

Canberra Chamber of Commerce R. P. Greenish A.C.T. Advisory Council Australian Bank Officials’ Association A. E. Brown

Indian Minister To Call Here For Talks With Menzies

Prime Minister Sir Robert Menzies announced that Indian Finance Minister Krishnamachari will visit Canberra and Sydney for a friendly exchange of views on common interests. Australia has aided India with arms and equipment after Communist China attacked India last year. Krishnamachari’s visit follows an invitation by Sir James Plimsoll on behalf of the Australian Government.

Robert Menzies Krishnamachari China India Australia James Plimsoll Canberra Sydney

Zone Proposals Go To Milk Firms

Canberra milk vendors present zoning idea to two leading firms. A. Sauter, president of the Canberra Milk Distributors Society, notes proposals to deliver both brands in six weekly runs. Dairy Farmers' Co-operative and Bega Co operative officials could not comment or were unavailable.

Canberra Canberra Milk Distributors Society A. Sauter Dairy Farmers’ Co-operative Milk Society Ltd C Barker Bega Cooperative Society R. G Mertin Sydney Mr. Sauter Sauter The

Compulsory Takeover of Rippon Lea Estate Lands

The Commonwealth Government has ordered the compulsory seizure of more than four acres of the Rippon Lea estate in Melbourne. The action, announced Monday, reflects a sudden cabinet decision impacting the historic property and surrounding area.

Melbourne Rippon Lea Estate

ABC Seizes Rippon Lea Land for TV Studios Expansion

The Commonwealth takes over the Rippon Lea estate at Elsternwick to extend ABC television studios. Mrs. Louise Jones had offered the 15 room house and 10 acres to the National Trust, but Cabinet approved compulsory acquisition after protracted talks. The action, defended by Postmaster-General Davidson, faces legal challenges as the Trust and owner pursue options.

Louise Jones The National Trust Davidson A.B.C Rippon Lea Jones

Wife blamed for deaths at Wollongong home

Police say Rosemary Catling shot her husband Donald Catling and their three children Maurice Gary and Susan then killed herself after a quarrel over buying a new car. Neighbour Helen Kearns found the bodies after climbing into the house. two boys were later located in a bedroom.

Sydney Wollongong Donald Catling Rosemary Catling Maurice Gary Susan Helen Kearns Catling Mrs. Catling Helen Wollongong District Hospital

Liberal Pearson Favored But Minority Government Possible

Canadian election coverage notes Liberal leader Lester Pearson expected to win but not secure a majority in the 265 seat House of Commons. Conservatives under John Diefenbaker also predicted to fall short of a majority, with officials forecasting record voter turnout among 9,875,000 eligible voters.

Lester B. Pearson Liberal Party American Associated Press Pearson John Diefenbaker House of Commons Canada Liberals Diefenbaker

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