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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Dec 17, 1964
Page
1
A mother rescued her infant from a blaze in North Gotham, with witnesses recalling a tense, smoke filled scene and timely actions that saved the child from harm. Firefighters arrived quickly, contained the flames, and no serious injuries were reported.
Reported cabinet changes show CP maintaining influence as Wade serves interim health minister and ministers in the federal cabinet attend a dinner. The prime minister marks an anniversary as colleagues anticipate a formal plan to bolster ministry leadership.
The Foreign Secretary and Prime Minister discuss Britain's NATO defence stance amid calls to reassess nuclear weapons policy. Debate centers on U S veto rights, the potential for weapon deployment, and Britain's role in a multilateral security framework as 1969 approaches.
A fragmented article notes the Canberra Trotting Club facing possible abolition of £2000 in meetings and £800 this season due to unspecified reasons. The snippet mentions Stuart and the CR.T.C, with references to January scheduling and broader discussions on sports funding and planning.
Seventy vehicles collided in heavy fog on British roads near London causing multiple crashes and at least 13 deaths. Police and ambulance crews fought to reach the scene as vehicles blocked lanes and rescue efforts continued through the night.
Kuala Lumpur Reuters reported that Malaysia reversed a plan to extend a broad embargo on Indonesia. The move limits the embargo to certain items and timing, easing the previous strict restrictions on military equipment and related trade.
The Mullion Public School held a speech night with all parents present. Principal Mr Weatherstone praised students and families, speakers recalled citizenship duties, and a concert by The Mullion children followed, featuring Cinderella folk songs and dances. Awards honored senior students and future career aims were announced.
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In Cape Town, Dusty Springfield faced deportation after two performances to multiracial audiences. The singer said she had not been told the reason for the order, which gave 24 hours to depart. Members of her group Echoes were also ordered to leave.
Employers bound by the Metal Trades Award served a log of claims on unions proposing merged total wages based on productivity. The unions have LE days to consider. Proposals include a single total wage or staged increases tied to price indices, with discussions at the Arbitration Commission.
Miners push for representation as conference on the company lease and government actions progresses. Industrial Commission Full Bench weighs wage demands while up to 30 workers remain employed at Thess Bros as talks set for December 14. AWU and old party officials discuss avoiding a strike and delaying wage increases.
A chaotic notice reports a linguist sought in Moscow and ANU honors amid disruptions at Australian universities. It mentions a 6 pound increase, teaching duties, a contract, and a Russian party with continuing preparations, noting a professor post remains unfilled.
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