13 Dec 1960
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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Dec 13, 1960
Page
1
Civil Aviation officials fear a two engine Dakota with three men aboard has crashed into the sea 15 miles east of Botany Bay near Sydney. Searches by air and sea were hindered by poor visibility and later suspended awaiting dawn.
Eight Dutch Sigly officers leapt into the Brisbane River to escape a clash with 35 Chinese seamen on the wharf. Shovels and crowbars were used in the brawl as six more officers joined the melee. First Officer Eugene Luyk and Third Officer Ferdinand Doahrs were hospitalized. two seamen hurt. The dispute reportedly brewed since leaving Singapore.
Italy defeats the United States to advance to the Davis Cup Challenge Round as Nicola Pietrangeli downs Earl Buchholz in a five set thriller and Orlando Sirola overwhelms America's top player Barry Mackay to seal the victory.
The Hon. U Chan Tun Aung chief justice of Burma’s High Court attends a Canberra reception hosted by the Burmese Embassy. He chairs Burma’s Public Service Inquiry Commission and travels with 10 commission members to meet Australian public service leaders on administration and organisation issues.
UN forces moved into Kongolo with about 150 Ethiopian troops after locals sought protection. Bitter dusk combat drove rebels from the outskirts. Katanga police reported two confirmed deaths including a Belgian commander and an African private, with unverified claims of heavy rebel losses and hundreds killed.
Witness Colin Barker testified about Bradley closing the garage door as removals took place at Clontarf on July 7, while Graeme Thorne, a Bondi schoolboy, was later found dead. The inquest heard Bradley's alleged involvement, with details on the van, furniture, and notes from a handwritten statement.
The ACT Trades and Labour Council passed a no confidence vote against its executive, dissolving the body and appointing a caretaker committee until January 18 elections. Treasurer R Baldwin had frozen all funds and a senior member allegedly leaked council information to a Sydney journalist amid broader disputes with Schreiner Pty Ltd contracts.
An Arabic Palestine broadcaster in Cairo claimed a strong explosion hit the Royal Palace in Amman on Saturday morning with no corroboration and Jordanian Embassy in London denied. Authorities in Amman conducted tests and an emergency cabinet meeting was held, while Colonel Abdullah Bitar in London said officials in Amman reported no injuries and that life is normal.
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