11 Apr 1961
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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Apr 11, 1961
Page
1
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The Government selected a distinguished Englishman as Australia’s new Governor General. The appointment follows respected leaders Viscount Slim and Viscount Dunrossil, with comparisons to the admired late Viscount Dunrossil. The new appointee is a VC winner, soldier, parliamentarian, businessman, and family man, seen as a dignified fit for national leadership.
American Press says A A Mic tritein to-day presented peace suggestions to the Soviet Union for Laos. British Ambassador Sir Frank Roberts met to discuss a possible accord and urged practical terms. The exchange signals intensified Western efforts to settle Laos conflict amid stalled negotiations.
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Viscount the Lord De Lisle of Penshurst VC PC has been named Governor General of Australia to succeed the late Lord Dunrossil. The Queen in London and Prime Minister Menzies in Canberra announced the appointment. Menzies praised the distinguished leader, noting his civil and military experience and his pleasant personality. The couple's arrival in Australia is anticipated after delayed departure from England. Lord De Lisle is 52, married with five children, and will become the 15th Governor General. He commanded at Anzio, earning the Victoria Cross, and previously chaired the Schweppes board. Lord De Lisle’s wife is active in hospital work. they met public regard during a 1955 Australian visit. Extended family includes Elizabeth, Catherine, Philip, Ann, and Lucy. He will assume office in Australia as soon as possible.
A four power draft calls for collective action against South Africa's apartheid policies. Britain France Australia abstain while Australia votes for. A second resolution on sanctions appears likely to gain broad support though Afro Asian delegations seek only a simple majority.
A newly formed protest committee in Canberra plans a lunchtime meeting at Albert Hall to address public servants about government owned housing rent rises in the ACT. A Friday night march from Aliya Street to City Square has been organized, with speakers including Mr NE Henry and Mr L Gros. Parliament resumes after Easter recess and ACT MP Jim Fraser and other committee members are expected to speak at the gathering.
Prime Minister Macmillan left Washington by helicopter, then jet to Ottawa for talks with Canadian officials led by Prime Minister Diefenbaker. Lady Dorothy and Sir Harold Cassin accompanied him. Canada backs a cautious open door on West Indian immigration, while Kennedy and Macmillan outlined broader Caribbean discussions.
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