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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Dec 16, 1964
Page
1
Firefighters battled a major bush blaze from the base to near the peak of Mount Majura as residents and authorities described it as the largest fire of the season. Volunteers and five firers fought the flames while water and safety measures were deployed along the western approach.
Six nations reach a common price for grain ending months of wrangling. Reported impacts include Germany lowering wheat and grain prices to ease integration, with expectations of July 1967 enforcement and shifts in planting and imports across Western Europe.
In Djakarta on Tuesday President Sukarno stated he wishes to lead the evolution until his last hour, declaring willingness to guide the nation as long as needed. The remarks reflect his resolve amid ongoing political changes.
Reporters at a weekend briefing in Kuala Lumpur quoted officials saying Indonesia plans to arm troops with surface to air and surface to surface missiles, aiming for readiness by February or March. The talk followed a visit by an ambassador designate to Australia and comments on Australia relations, while observers remained skeptical of earlier atomic weapon claims.
Mt Isa Mines Ltd. dismissed 230 sand workers at 4 p.m. and office staff an hour later as the mine closures proceed. In Brisbane Justice Hanger set aside the Industrial Commission decision on a £4 weekly wage rise and ordered a new hearing for next week. The plant could not operate as miners refused contract work. The town of Mt Isa faces a crippling blow as 4 fifths of residents packed a theatre to hear union leaders call for calm amid police contingency plans.
A Brisbane ruling states material law allows the State Industrial Court to oversee labor matters. The decision rejects exclusion claims and remits the case for further action. The judgment emphasizes the board’s authority to oversee industrial disputes and enforce prosperity measures.
Sir Robert Menzies received his first birthday present yesterday a set of 30 books in 37 volumes from the Israeli Government presented to the Australian National University R G Menzies Library. The books include a Hebrew translation of William Shakespeare and The Art of Warfare in Biblical Lands. A function at ANU marked the gift with Sir J Robert in attendance. Tonight he will attend a combined election victory birthday and anniversary dinner with Ministers at Parliament House. The dinner also notes his Senate election win and marks his 70th birthday which falls on Saturday.
Reports say Ben Gurion could return as Israel’s next prime minister after pressuring the government resignation of Eshkol. The move follows a political crisis amid economic strains and regional tensions, with ongoing coverage on Page 6.
Sydney University rejected several Doctor of Philosophy theses for spelling and grammar errors. Prof Hunter condemned Australian youth literacy at Bowral High School’s annual speech day, noting a lack of English expression in schools while praising some Shakespearean scholars and high skill in others. The discussion touched on mining wages and the broader economic context as mine workers faced reduced conditions.
The Indonesian Communist Party announced it will not attend the international meeting of Communist parties opening in Moscow on March 1 next year. Chairman D N Aidit submitted the election to the Soviet Ambassador and stated participation requires broader Labor and Communist party attendance from all socialist nations.
Ottawa reports after a month of bitter debate, Canada will replace the Union Jack with a red maple leaf on a white field. The flag features red panels and a bold central leaf as the national emblem.
The Bureau of Census and Statistics shows 103 million pounds of building in Canberra during the September quarter, with 698 houses valued at 3.56 million pounds under construction. Education and public works drive activity, including 32 flats at 101 thousand pounds, 40 million pounds in government housing, and 98 private homes valued between 4 and 6 thousand pounds each. Prime Minister Pearsman urged rallying support in Parliament as activity shifts to the north side.
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