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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Dec 12, 1960

Page

12

By election at Higinbotham tests government support

The Higinbotham by election follows the death of F Timson and signals Liberal Labour dynamics. Analysts note DLP gains and Labour must woo the DLP while the Government seeks to restore overseas confidence amid budget and economic pressures affecting Australia’s forthcoming general elections.

Flinders Hobart F. Timson Higinbotham D.L.P Civeramline Labour DLP Liberals Cnay Wov A.L.P Australia New Zealand Reserve Bank Nerher

Pleasing Exhibition of Pots and Paintings at Riverside

The Can berr A Club gallery hosts Ivan and Patricia England in pottery painting and jewelry. Works show refined craftsmanship, restraint, and functional beauty with stoneware and slip glazes. The exhibition runs until Saturday December 18 with varied hours.

Ivan Airile England Canberr Riverside O ‘ Ata Patricia Englund Ngland Br. Frankel

Government Weighs Limits on Immigrant Flow in Britain

In Westminster debate Derek Moon notes ministers face pressure from Labour and Conservative backers to curb coloured immigration. Proposals include job offers, housing assurances, and clean medical records, aiming to ease strain while denying racial discrimination.

Leamy Beitaim Labour Party Britain Consor Landlavier Trenton Cabea

Cathedral Colours Ceremony At Duntroon Military Cadets Mass

Mantua notes describe a cathedral service at Duntroon with cadets from the Boyeh Military Cadets in attendance. Archbishop O'Brien greeted staff and cadets after the Mass as the St Christophers AML Make Choir sang under Rev Father Manion. The Colour Party bore the Queen’s Colour to the sanctuary before the celebrant who received it in a formal procession.

Caste Cathedral Mantua Anan Aruda Mall Boyeh Duntroon Ale Pedha Archhi EM Oren Eid Archiocese Rinht Monin E. Favler Adnan Cos Cal Canberra Rigi A.J. Medlevray Cadeys St. Christophers Aml Father Manion Corps of Staff Cadets Co-Cathedral Pia Cole O'Brien Duntroon Miliary Am Corps of Sia

Who Is the At Halt Sign Sit-During the Read Safay Controversy

Letter to the editor references a Canberra Times dispute from around 1958 about signs and traffic rules. The writer questions Freeths ruling, notes Canberra’s high injury rate, and asks if police should view the matter differently. Summary includes a 1960 summons mention from O'Connor.

Canbercs Freeth Canberra Australia O'Connor

Australian film praised in U S New York reviews

U S newspapers hailed The Sundowners as a warm, pastoral drama with lovely scenery. The New York Journal American lauded it as a der? pit picture, while other outlets echoed praise for its mood and setting.

U.S New York Soy KG

UNESCO urged to prioritize education in future plans

Sir David Ton told the United Nations scenevel conference that a draft Anglo Indian resolution should be adopted calling on UNESCO to continue to give priority to education in the preparation of future programmes.

David Ton United Nations Scientific and Cultural Organisation Unesco

Viceregals Excellency The Vicountess Visit Canberra

A fragmentary report notes a regal visit by a vice regal figure in Canberra yesterday. The text references a countess and an official ceremony or service, with limited readable context.

Canberra

Australian Senate turmoil shifts on tax vote

Labour backs abolition talk after a rare Senate crisis caused by Senator Reg Wright Lib Tas who opposed the government’s motor care sales tax and then reversed stance within 48 hours in a move described as unprecedented in Australian politics.

Labour Senate Reg Wright Lib. Tas Mator Care

Steps Quickening Search For Tomb Of Seti I

Archaeologist Abdel Rassoul presses a 3500 year old tunnel route toward a hidden chamber near Seti I burial, claiming a treasury of relics may lie beyond. Since work began last September 14, 41 limestone steps uncovered and a 446 foot corridor extend under a cliff as teams clear rubble with primitive tools awaiting a dramatic seal removal.

Mhe Pany Abdel Rassoul Seti Egyptotogista _ supervising Howard Carter

Tax Bill Opposition and Political Strife Highlight Senate Debate

The passage details Senate proceedings with Senator Wright opposing a measure, Liberal Senator Law Wood steering the opposition, and questions of party endorsement. It notes broader tensions over endorsements, ministerial conduct, and educational policy proposals before addressing broader governance concerns.

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