11 Apr 1963
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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Apr 11, 1963
Page
1
A SEATO Council communique reported considerable success against Communist subversion in South Vietnam. It noted that developing effective anti subversion measures remains a major task for SEATO members after a three day meeting focusing on Communist activities in the region.
SEATO ministers close talks as pro neutralist forces reach four point pact to end hostilities in Laos. Kong Lee and General Singkape Chuanlamani arrange nonaggression and normal relations in Plain of Jars area. Prince Souvanna Phouma urged unity while Britain and the Soviet Union coordinate as co-chairs.
The Pope urges equal, simultaneous arms reduction and a ban on nuclear weapons. He envisions a general disarmament framework and warns ongoing tests threaten Earth. The five part encyclical seeks universal goodwill action and peaces across individuals and nations.
SEATO ministers wrap a three day meeting with talk of a NATO controlled nuclear strike force. Eight SEATO members end on a hopeful note amid Laos tensions and pledge sterner action against subversion. West Germany signals willingness to contribute tactical air force to a multilateral NATO force. foreign ministers discuss the decision.
The RAAF accepts in Paris the first new Mirage jet fighter. Minister for Air Fairbairn says the aircraft will undergo extensive flight and technical testing in France before potentially arriving in Australia. The timeline for Australian delivery remains undecided.
Sydney reports the Chief Secretary Mr Kelly said Lake Eucumbene will stay open to year round trout fishing. The announcement confirms continuous access for anglers at the popular recreation site.
Concrete Constructions (Canberra) Pty. Ltd. wins a £1.62 million contract to build the Bureau of Mineral Resources office block on Constitution Avenue Canberra. Minister Freeth announced the two stage project to house 600 staff with a technical library, lab, workshops and accommodation. The block will flank Anzac Parade and form part of the Canberra Plan portal along Parkes Way.
In Sydney a merchant, Leslie Waldegrave Bainbridge-Hawker, was fined a record £155,000 in the High Court after 36 charges for illegally exporting about 400 tons of scrap metal to the United Kingdom over 12 years. He formed a Singaporean company with his wife as secretary and contested the Customs Act breach.
Vendors at the Canberra Milk Distributors Society meeting at the Ainslie Rex Hotel split over a zoning plan. Some said it would be hard to handle both milk brands and deliveries. a committee was appointed to draft a detailed policy, and a second meeting was planned in two weeks.
The Canberra Times announces Easter opening hours with Thursday closing at 5.30 p.m. Friday hours 5.30 p.m. to 9.30 p.m. Saturday morning to 11.30 a.m. Sunday 3.30 p.m. to 9.30 p.m. Monday 9 a.m. to 9.30 p.m.
The retired Commissioner of Taxation Dennis O'Sullivan was appointed to advise the Government on taxation reform legislation. Treasurer Holt informed the House of Representatives in reply to Daly who questioned adopting the committee report recommendations.
Wellington AAP reports New Zealand plans decimal currency by 1967 or 1968 with a coordinated switch alongside Australia. Finance Minister Harry Lake notes in principle agreement but says timing depends on talks with Britain and Australia and on Halsbury Committee findings later in the year.
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