19 Dec 1961
Page 1
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 6 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Dec 19, 1961
Page
1
The Government secured a slim majority after Liberal James Killen retained Moreton with a 110 vote margin after preferences. The late result marked the Parliament’s closest election in its history and followed the Speaker appointment.
The Liberal Party faces a shaky hold on power with a slim majority in the House of Representatives and a contingent Senate. Prime Minister Menzies seeks discipline to ensure full attendance as Parliament starts in February with majorities in both houses for the first session, though the Senate will be minority. Recounts and missing votes in Moreton and Evans electorates shape post election uncertainty.
British and Indian officials report an Indian invasion of Portuguese Goa with 4000 troops supported by tanks and planes. Centers of action include Daman Diu Anjidiv and Milem with towns fall confirmed San Quilem Goan border sealed. Ceylon and Lisbon react while international talks loom as UN Security Council weighs ceasefire.
Canberra officials endorsed fluoridation of city water at one part per million after a unanimous council vote led by D T HL Harrison. He cited reduced tooth decay and cited international tests supporting safety and cost about £5,000 annually. Opposition centered on misinformation, but authorities stressed long international experience and safety.
At Niteroi across from Rio de Janeiro, a fire in a large tent during a Sunday matinee caused massive casualties. Reports say about 285 died and 300 injured as crowds crushed toward exits. Officials warned tolls would rise with many burned or crushed victims. Police and troops secured the scene as authorities investigated possible arson or sparks from nearby railway lines. A crowd of mourners gathered at the morgue to identify victims.
The Department of Labour and National Service reports 4460 people unemployed in December in the ACT, up 188 from November. During the period 217 persons found work, while the unemployed total remains 2 percent of the territory’s workforce, compared with a national average of 24 percent. The data reflect shifts in registrants and employment placements.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.