Booth to lead Test team for MCC clash in Brisbane
Four Queenslanders Peter Burge Peter Allan Tom Veivers and Wally Grout are picked for Australia against MCC in the First Test at Brisbane next Friday. The selectors altered plans after a New South Wales match in Sydney and debates by Sir Donald Bradman Dudley Siddon and Jack Ryder influenced the final lineup.
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Peter Burge
Peter Allan
Tom Veivers
Wally Grout
MCC
Brisbane
New South Wales
Sydney
Donald Bradman
Dudley Siddon
Jack Ryder
Tsrun Tooth
NSW
Bobby Simpson
Nnieedy Simpson
Bill Taney
Doug Walters
Sydney Cricket Ground
Walters
New South
South Austry
David Sincnck
Australia
Wally Gromitt
Barry Wearman
Grout
Bob Cowper
Victorist
Neil Hawke
South Avy
Feiling Chaham McKenzie
Aller WA
Peter Philpast
Lat Nsw
ACT retail sales rise to 35 million in year to June
The Commonwealth Bureau of Census and Statistics reports ACT retail sales totaling £35,189,000 across 540 establishments for the year to June 30, up from £31,216,000 in the prior year. Motor vehicle dealers, department stores, and grocers led spending, with Kingston and Manuka showing little share of the growth.
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Act
Commonwealth Bureau of Census
Stat Iblics
Civic Centre
Kingston
Mantuk
Kinston
Wes
Ave
Tory saves Labour majority amid chaotic holiday visit
A scrambled account from the Virgin Isles describes Labour MP Wan Chimervauve being rescued from drowning during a seaside excursion with Tory MP Benjamin Ford and Mr Marten. The two-week Commonwealth visit involved MPs from the Parliamentary Satin.
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Lonwyn
Vuexmay
Chimervauve
Ty ‘Indy
Benjamin Ford
Neil
Marten
Ford
The
Fent
US troops repulse Vietcong in camp raid
Allied and Vietnamese forces repelled two Vietcong companies in a five hour battle near a Special Forces camp close to the Cambodian border. Casualties reported include 15 bodies and 104 Vietcong killed, with Allied losses and other costs noted amid a larger regional fight.
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Saigon
SIS
Cambudian
Excm
Amer
Turvey
Cal Cail
Saigon i Bno
Iles
Miley Lymena
Ham
Australian soldier killed in Vietnam incident near Saigon
An Australian soldier was killed and another wounded Monday in an incident near Saigon, announced in Canberra yesterday. Corporal Reginal Filler from Port Pirie, South Australia, of the 2nd Australian Reinforcements, was among those affected.
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Stan Oguir
Saigon
Canberra
Reginal
Australian officer appointed to command Vietnam advisory group
Lieutenant Colonel R G P St McNamara of Hughes NSW is named to lead the Australian Army Advisory Group in South Vietnam. The Glasgow-born officer has served with the Advisory Group and reinforced wartime links between Britain, the United States, and Allied forces amid Vietnam tensions.
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Canberra
R.G. P. St . McNamara
McNichols Street
Hughes
Australlian Army Advisory Group
South Vietnam
Florida
Cental
Mii
Sivica
Malcolm Mies
Beilah
Amku
Siion
America
Byother Peking
Kauinda
United States
Aviation Goar Orom
Anita
Mininer
Miniter
Amery
Adoro Saigon
Wilson
Vietnam
Queenayam
Kuribwa
Norte
Rhodesia
Renee Eager Heap
Army
Brisbane
Royal Air Fort Commission of Jurist
Royal| Regiment
Wilson Selablylin Rhodes
Preece
Britain
Ol McMann
Zanell Salisbury
Toeuay
Arley Rig
Modiog
Will
Arsine Rhoda
Aboriginal delegation lobbies Parliament for constitutional reform
An historic Aboriginal delegation travelled from Sydney to Canberra and met ministers and MPs to press for constitutional changes enabling federal authority over Aboriginal welfare and civil rights. Leaders including Doug Nicholls Charles Perkins and Moira Walker seek a new provision and a referendum next year to count Aborigines fairly.
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Canserra
Doug Nicholls
Victoria
Mo Kk. Walker
Queensland
Charles Perkins
Ssyatney
Sydney
Canberra
Aday
Nicholls
Mc Nicholl
Bearog
Iil
Wentworth
Lib
Nsw
Par- Hhamen
Trade Bill Passes Second Stage in House
Government rebels did not vote against the second reading as key critics sat through the debate. The bill resumes with more than 100 amendments in a prolonged committee phase expected to run over several sitting days. Attorney General Snedden dismissed claims that trade practices were swayed by big business pressures.
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Essensal
Commonwealth
Aragedy
Aly
Miniter
McEwen
Holt
Labour and National Service
McMahor
Calwell
Whitlim
Nsw
Queensland
Victoria
Killen
Qld
Whittom
Haworth
Buchanan
Snedden
Liberal and Country parties back and oppose price fixing bill
MPs debated a bill granting discretionary tribunal powers with price fixing potential. Government ministers offered support while opposition argued the measure is too weak and risks unchecked influence. Senator Wood urged delaying the Senate debate to next year.
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Hayden
Liab
Kelly
SAI
Price Pays
Australia
Wood
Senate
First Day of Summer Brings Cold Winds and Storm Risk
Canberra weather warns of a cold start to summer with northerly winds and possible thunderstorms. Forecast highs around 68 degrees, with occasional rain and patchy thunderstorms. Record rainfall in November contrasts with drought relief in NSW, while northern regions may see significant falls into the weekend.
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Cannerra
Mike ‘Eimter
Canberra
Sn' Inenes
Nsw
McNamara Says United States Has Stopped Losing Vietnam War
Defense Secretary McNamara states America has stopped losing the Vietnam War in a briefing. The report notes an explanation of the decision to drop criminal charges and references a page citation in the Indonesia Classifieds section.
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Mr McNamara
America
Indonesia
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