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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Dec 12, 1961

Page

2

Princess Alexandra Hair Secret Revealed by Wig

London reports claim Princess Alexandra hid a wig on her Far Eastern tour after a strenuous 1959 Australian trip she reportedly found her hair a problem. A Daily Express diarist says the 24 by 8 inch wig matched her fair hair and cost 15 pounds, known only to three close aides and Queen Sirikit.

London A. AP Alexandria Daily Express Diarist Japan Siam Moyra Hamilton Jane Clayton Alexandra Queen Sirikit of

Pollard Denies Hostility Ahead of Indonesia Tour

Sir Reginald Pollard arrives in Jakarta for a 10 day visit as guest of the Indonesian Defence Minister and Army Chief of Staff. He rejects suggestions of hostility and says his trip is not linked to Indonesia’s talks with the Dutch. He notes no fixed agenda for tomorrow’s conference.

Pollard Republic Army Abdul Haris Nasution Reginald Pollard Sukarno West New Guinea West Iran Reginald Australia Neengnen Indonesia Sir Reginald

War dead reburial in Djakarta two Commonwealth cemeteries planned

About 1200 British and Commonwealth war dead were reburied in Djakarta from Java Sumatra Borneo the Celebes and Bangka as part of plans to establish two Commonwealth military cemeteries in Indonesia one at Djakarta and the other at Ambon in the South Moluccas.

Dijakarta A.a.p.reuter Djakarta Java Sumatra Borneo Celebes Java Sea Bangka Indonesia Ambon Moluccas

Philippines President Garcia undecided on concession

Manilla press reports say President Carlos Garcia is undecided about conceding the presidential election to Vice President Diosdado Macapagal. Miacapagal leads Garcia by more than 500000 votes as of the latest counts.

Manilla A. A.p.reuter Philippines Carlos Garcia Diosdado Miacapagal Miacapagal Garcia

Canberra Lions Club gifts first talking book machine

At Riverside a Canberra Lions Club event unveiled the first talking machine for blind people in the A C T. Arthur Liaision Se cre tive Royal N S W Blind Society received the device. Twelve machines costing £75 each were bought. only one arrived due to supply delays. A ballot selected Mrs Krippner to receive the unit. The machines access recorded books from the Blind Library in Sydney.

Berra Lions Club A.C.T Arthur Ag Royal N. S W. Blind Society Riverside Canberra Lions Club Krippner Sydney

Radio active Scare In 'Peace' Test

The Gnome project detonation near Carlsbad desert released radioactive concern despite officials noting drifting smoke. Dr. John Kelly reported a vented radioactivity while Dr. Edward Teller and others observed the five kiloton blast and subsequent air tests. Public Health Service checked roads and the site remains under investigation.

American Associated Press United Press International Plough Share Project John&. Kelly Kelly Edward Teller Teller Carlsbad Jal Public

Radiation cloud vents and decays after slow release

Dr. Teller notes uncertain radiation levels and describes a venting process that produced a cloud which began to decay as pressure remained low. The remark implies limited immediate danger while monitoring continues.

Dr. Teller

Joint Drug Venture Aims in Australia

The American Dynamic Company would join Drug Houses of Australia Ltd to form Dynamid-D.H. A. Pty. Ltd a major partner in a new Australian pharmaceutical firm with assets around 3 million dollars.

New York A.A.P Reuter American Dynamic Company Drug Houses of Australia Ltd Australia New York Times Nfally Dynamid-D.h. A. Pty. Ltd

Canberra air disaster appeal fund raises gifts

The AI Disaster appeal tally rises with gifts totaling £1,746 17 8 as Canberra community members including Mt ACT Engineering Co and Canberra Junior Chamber of Commerce contribute. Nine Canberra people among 15 aboard the pro crash at Botany Bay are mourned.

Canberra Botany Bay ACT. Engineering Co, PL

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