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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Dec 06, 1960

Page

18

Senate Rejects Car Tax and Motorcycle Fee Increases

The Senate defeated bills to raise car taxes and general fees on new motorcycles and similar vehicles. Senators Wood Wrant and Government Members clashed as Palvidge pressed for restraint amid Canberra spending debates.

Senate Wood Wrant Palvidge Hoi Wiisnt Senate Wood Canberra Wind Sealine Sen Sir Wood Aus Walis

Tribesmen and Troops Clash in Congo Killings

Thirteen people were killed in Kikwit 250 miles north of Leopoldville in reprisal actions by Congo troops after the arrest of Mr Lumumba. Kamitatu appealed to Army Chief Mobutu to stop the aggression against unarmed citizens as fighting spread over Friday and the weekend.

Leopoldville Kikwit Congo Lumumba Kamitatu Mobutu Kamit Aonse Teopoldville American Associated Press Mr Lunha Bambala Jef Pluabvethy Tirnsselly Jast Kavideune

Vote to day on DLP poll offer Melbourne

The Australian Labour Party Federal Executive in Melbourne votes today on the Democratic Labour Party offer to exchange second preferences in national elections. A full report is studied and tomorrow's decision goes to the ALP Federal Conference in April. The president Mr Fo Cham berlin opposes the DLP proposal and vows to defeat it. The meeting is attended by Opposition Leader Mr Calwell and Deputy Leader Mr Whitlam.

Melbourne Australian Labour Party Labour A.lp Palicy Fo Chamberlin DLP Calwell Whitlang Australia Thehairman AL Economic Advisory Committee Frank Crean Stour W. KR Colboumne Dunstatt Mita M. Nicholls Isajr Davey Brebner Wirt Keefelds Whiteside

African Talk By Churchman

Fragmented text shows a public discussion attributed to a church figure. The fragmentary lines mention Africa, revolution, and a figure named Avetnn Winns. Unknown date or venue limits full context and specifics.

Floods Cause Death and Widespread Damage Across Britain

A civilian pilot was killed when a aircraft malfunctioned in gusty winds. A mail van driver died on a flooded Derby road. Cuddington village suffered a wreck, and Cardiff saw 1000 houses Hooded as the River Tall fell eight feet. Rescue teams battled overnight floods across Wales and England, with railways blocked and homes evacuated.

Wenierh Hetrin Pladeney Erwin Nielscongy Dillans Munday William Foreman Britain Formosa China Peking Radio Air Corpsuly Norfalk Derby Cardiff Wales Hun Devon Fxeter Shrewsbury Tanger Rhondda Valley Severn Shropshire West Country Oly

Hiroshima pilot who aided atomic mission escapes from hospital

Claude Hatherty, a reconnaissance pilot who guided the first atomic bomber over Hiroshima in August 1945, is reported missing from a Waco Texas hospital since November 22. Authorities describe him as a former mental patient with a history of confinement at several institutions after discharge.

New York Hiroshima Waco Texas Claude Hatherty Hiroshiat

Tragedy in 1957 Hobart Road Crash Claims Young RAAF Trainee

Graham Kent, 25, of Middle Road Devonport Tasmania, died after a late night collision on Avra Jon Road near Pout Cook, leaving White a promising RSAF trainee with severe injuries. Medical and employment assessments followed as legal actions sought damages from the other driver Nettatd Myetivel.

Graham Kent Bile Middle Road Devonport Tasmania White RSAF Avra Jon Road Hobart RAAF Cavesr Cei

Bakers in Canberra Await State Price Decision

Canberra bakers say wholesale wheat and flour price rises depend on a state decision. They caution any NSW price changes could push bread costs higher and affect retailers and customers.

Bakers Canberee Canberra Are-Neckine Nsw

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