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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Dec 13, 1962
Page
1
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Reports from Queensland outline breakthroughs at Sunnybank near Roma and Moonie 10 wells in the Surat Basin. Drill stem tests show Sunnybank flowing promising oil, while Moonie achieves budgeted daily output. shares surge as ACG and ministers hail potential for further exploration.
Anglo American relations soured as the United States signalled it would abandon the Skybolt missile. U S Defense Secretary McNamara faced cool reception in London during talks with Defence Minister Thorneycroft, leaving Thorneycroft clear on consequences.
Britain weighs rescue of the Skybolt nuclear missile as U S talks in London spark fears of a breakdown in Anglo American defense ties. Prime Minister Macmillan heads to Nassau for a conference with President Kennedy as regional allies gauge the impact of a potential scrapping.
Finnish Olympic long jumper Jorma Valkama 34, a bronze medalist at Melbourne 1956 and fifth in Rome, died in an accident early yesterday in Larti Finland. The veteran athlete gained prominence in mid century track events and had represented Finland at major games.
Land blocks in Canberra sold under strict bidding with a £712 average per block for Ainsley Connor Watson and Hackett. Unrestricted blocks averaged £1,510 for 87 sold last Monday. Prices ranged from £450 to £850 with 17 blocks ending near £550 as 1962 auction plans began.
Vatican officials describe the Pope’s gastric trouble and anaemia as serious with a possible limited life span. He told crowds a future pope could arise if he is not here next year. A general audience resumed after two weeks as doctors weigh his condition.
A fire broke out in the Captain's Flat mine shaft 35 miles from Canberra on Tuesday. Flames and acrid smoke spread, threatening the town as residents reported a foul smell and potential contamination of the water supply. Workers pumped thousands of gallons of water while equipment fought to control the blaze.
Five Royal Marine commandos were killed and at least five wounded as British forces recaptured Limbang near the Brunei border during five day Brunei revolt. Hostages including two Australians were released. The Sultan of Brunei controversy persisted as missionaries were airlifted from Lawis and Indonesian officials backed the rebels.
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