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Newspaper

Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Aug 31, 1964

Page

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Canberra boys and nurse rescue boys from Lake Burley Griffin

A nurse and an unknown surfboard rider rescued two boys from Lake Burley Griffin yesterday. Wolfgang Het boy and Francis ashore with their canoe, while Miss Helen Faulkner and a police kayak assisted after the boat swamped. The hospital treatment followed then home.

Lake Burley Griffin Wolfgang Het Boy Tel Sturt Avenue Canberra Helen Ment Telfs Glynne Canberra Times Wolfgang Polie Strawby Francks Francis Causeway Wolfgang Heitel Francis Howitt

Fire interrupts ferry voyage and saves vessel

A semi-trader ferry en route to Melbourne faced a fire in its hold near Thames. Sprinklers quelled the blaze before it spread, though cargo and water damage were feared. Crew evacuated to Nic Lock as five units fought the fire. the ship berthed by 9M and firefighters extinguished the remaining wreckage.

Thames Jong Ormiute Melbourne Nic Lock

Collision Leaves One Man Injured In Canberra

A head on crash near the Royal Military College at Duntroon early Saturday left Vilnhko Rostanjenvie in satisfactory condition at Canberra Community Hospital with lacerations and blood loss. Romana Oppoliti suffered bruises and was later discharged. Constable R Frans leads inquiries into the 12 40 am accident.

Canberra Vilmhko Rostanjenvie Qarranatan Crescent Romana Oppoliti Morrissett Street Queanbeyan R. Frans

Contested Soccer Match Ends In Violence At Olympic Park

Referees Vinall and McDermott faced punches and kicks as players and spectators attacked after a disputed goal for Burns United. Police investigated after the flare up near the field. match halted and later resumed amid crowd chaos.

Eferee Vinall Purns United Shep Alan Hope Dennis McDermon Burns United McDermott J Alse Gorner Mope J Ferall Spreen Hope Soccer Club Im-L Winallaban Eaata Lee Mitch Feld Tuventus Suppel Winall McBermott Juvenas Tus Kosciusko

Great concentration of power cruises off Western Australia

Aviation correspondent reports a task force off the West Australian coast led by the nuclear powered carrier Enterprise. Three fighters from Enterprise are described as capable of delivering greater destructive power than all air forces in World War III. A live demonstration for press is planned tomorrow.

Perth Ontralia West Australian United States Enterprise Enterprise U.S LONL Bainbridge Jas Addit Aperional Lwell Indo-the United States Indianang Ng OceanEnterprise US Navy

Jordan Bans American Comedian Jack Benny

The Jordanian government barred American comedian Jack Benny from performing in Amman citing alleged violations of Ari boycott regulations and other rules. No further details were provided on venues or dates.

Amman Jordan Suday A.A.P Reuter Erdan Americ Jack Benny Ing Jordan Ari Isrue

Makarios Advocates Enosis in Cyprus Visit

President Makarios addressed Greek Cypriots in Alexandria pledging unity with Greece and vow to fight for honor. The speech touched on Turkish actions and calls for moderation while Britain and the United States faced criticism amid regional tensions and recent violence.

Alexandria Makarios Cyprus Evangelismos Greece

Plan for U S Britain base network in Indian Ocean

The State Department confirmed discussions about a string of air and sea bases on Indian Ocean islands. Britain and the United States reportedly weigh sites to support troop movements to Asia with possible naval and air facilities to connect the Near East and Far East.

U.S. State Department State Department Asia Naval Aee India African 1 Atycountries North-West Cape Australia Sokesman United States Indian Ocean Far East Britain London the Observer Erit Chagos Archiefaikt Mies Pritheavest Gqodfrey Hodgson Midabra Island Madagascar Seventh Fleet Aden South China Sea I R.A F Sixth Fleet

Indonesian bank governor sought after disappearance

Indonesian authorities search for Dr Surjadi acting governor of the Bank of Indonesia who left his home to go fishing in Jakarta Bay. Antara News Agency reports Surjadi was named minister for state budget affairs in President Suharto's cabinet reshuffle. New ministers to be sworn in next Wednesday at the palace.

Bank Diakarta Aap-Reuter Surjadi Bank of Indonesia Diakarta Bay Antara Surjidi Suharno

Indonesian navy build up prompts concern in Britain

A Sunday Telegraph naval correspondent reports Indonesia expects major reinforcements from Russia. The plan includes 23 vessels, three destroyers, two frigates, eight submarines, and torpedo boats, boosting its submarine fleet to a top three status in the Far East and worrying senior British officers.

London Russia Sunday Telegraph AL EY Poland Indocnesia Far East China Indonesia

Page tease for weather and classifieds

Inside pages offer weather updates and the full classified section for jobs, services, and notices. Readers can find weather forecasts and a wide array of classified ads across the edition.

Khanh appoints Harvard man acting P M amid turmoil

General Khanh remains Prime Minister as Dr Neutsen Xuan Oanh acts in his name during medical treatment. Saigon calms after two days of sectarian street battles. up to 20 dead and many injured. Police round up hundreds of rioters and 11 suspected Communist cadres. Tanks guard key routes as Catholic mourners mark six fatalities from last Thursday crackdown.

Khanh Neutsen Xuan Oanh Duck Owen Khanl Saigon Viet Cong

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