14 Dec 1961
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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Dec 14, 1961
Page
1
Prime Minister Menzies declared the government would continue in office even if the House of Representatives held a one vote majority. He spoke at a press conference after the election and forecast another election early next year if the parliament remained deadlocked at 61 to 61.
The prime minister warned a Senate deadlock could complicate policy and require pairing with the Opposition or adjournment. He said an early election remains unlikely though crucial questions overseas loom. The discussion centers on maintaining government authority amid a possible minority Senate and potential constitutional strains.
During a heavy mortar attack by United Nations troops on Elisabethville's Prince Leopold Hospital several shells hit the facility. A U N spokesman said troops fired toward the hospital but aimed at the Tshombe military camp about 1000 yards away.
Melbourne reports Labour leader Calwell asserting Labour holds the people’s mandate after no confidence votes. He argues Menzies must wait for Parliament rejection before naming a Speaker, claiming over 47 percent support, far above government totals.
The report notes likely House deadlock as Liberal and ALP scrutineers expect Osborne to lose Evans NSW to ALP candidate Monaghan, with early results suggesting Monaghan ahead by 40 votes on check counts. Preferences and late votes may still alter outcomes in various seats across Queensland and NSW.
In Melbourne Mr Holt attacked Mr Calwell for Liberal members and said Calwell’s image of moderation had returned after electoral gains. He warned that a evenly divided House could force the Prime Minister to yield to Labour if the government loses its majority and the Senate remains supportive.
The United Nations flies a 700 man Ethiopian battalion into Elisabethville after bitter fighting and mortar assaults. Indian troops report repulsing Katangese patrols at the airport as UN forces bomb and defend positions near the city outskirts.
Police used tear gas to arrest Imre Kovacs of Pitts Street Redfern after he fired at Sgt W B Ross multiple times and barricaded himself in a tenement room. He faced charges of firing a 22 rifle without lawful excuse and shooting with intent. He admitted drinking and was remanded to Redfern Court on December 21.
Sir Earle Page remains in serious condition at Royall Prince Alfred Hospital in Sydney while attention focuses on Cowper electoral returns. Labour challenger BW McCaren leads by over 2,000 votes as Fogle, 81, a Potry Party member since 1919, was flown from Staften on November 2 for treatment for a bowel ailment.
Secretary of the AQT Stead Manufacturers Association announced a bread price rise effective today after a recent NSW half-penny increase. The changes raise a loaf to 1/6 to 2, affecting milk loaves and other varieties while prompting protests from housewives statewide.
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