Anglican primate meets the Pope in historic Vatican visit
Archbishop of Canterbury Geoffrey Fisher, 73, met Pope John XXIII at the Vatican in a historic courtesy visit the first between a Church of England primate and a Roman pope since before the Reformation. The meeting, described as cordial, followed Fisher’s pilgrimage to the Holy Land and included exchanges of gifts and reflections on Christian unity.
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Battle of tactics shapes Senate tax bill debate
Government delays Sales Tax Bill vote as Wright and Wood mix with rebels to tip a 31 29 majority. Senate resumes Monday with both sides warned to bring full voting strength amid fears of a snap vote on the tax measure and Crimes Bill opposition.
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Congo Republic celebrates full independence in Brazaville
Katanga leader Moise Tshombe and Congo President Joseph Kasavubu attend a independence celebration with Massamba Debal in Brazaville. United Nations recognizes Kasavubu as the official head of the Congo.
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Petrol price drop in New South Wales likely
Prices Commissioner A H K Weir discussed petrol price controls with Queensland and South Australia and suggested a possible further reduction before year end. He confirmed no definite statement on cuts now but noted prior October 1 drop of 1d a gallon and ongoing price consultations.
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Congo Rebels Threaten Katanga Town and Lumumba Arrests Rise
Thousands gather as rebels mass around Kabalo and Luena in Katanga amid demands to withdraw European staff and UN Ethiopian troops. Lumumba reportedly arrested near Port Francqui after a pursuit by Congolese forces. authorities confirm arrests of two Lumumba supporters and five relatives at Kikwil.
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New Attache for Saigon Confirmed by Menzies
Lieutenant Colonel Hopton, formerly staff officer to the chairman of the Chiefs of Staff Committee, was appointed Australian Services Attache to the Australian Embassy in Saigon, announced by External Affairs Minister Mr Menzies yesterday.
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Egypt seizes Belgian firms in Cairo move
Cairo newspaper reports President Nasser nationalised the Belgian Bank and the Heliopolis Onsia Company in Egypt and placed Feyotian Electricity and Cair Tramways Utility under sequestration. The action follows Kasavubu's demand to recall the USAR embassy staff from the Congo. Observers see it as a de facto break in relations with Belgium.
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Oil Search Sees Stock Move Amid Papua Drilling Hopes
In Sydney trading Oil Search opened at 3 1 1, closed at 5 1 6 with steady buying pushing the price. Chairman G Kater at the annual meeting said oil should be found at the tent well in Papua, where drilling is now underway.
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Soviet spaceship goes silent over earth fall feared
The US Air Force National Space Service Center reports the new Soviet spaceship has gone silent and may have fallen back to Earth. The Jodrefs Bank station in England was expected to hear the satellite at 10.40 GMT but did not hear any signal.
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