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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Dec 28, 1964
Page
1
Dispatches report a halt to advance planning for Vietnam military supplies as fighting intensifies. The message notes American planes shot down and casualties, with details on a stalled policy and a later government clarification from Cenchar amid ongoing engagements.
Tragedy marks the year with a fatal NSW highway smash. Pasidution, the 18 year old rider, dies alongside a pillion passenger in a Sydney collision. Police report rising holiday deaths, and transport officials warn of more fatalities as traffic surges.
Rescue workers retrieved the body of Ernest Patrick Mison of Gratton Street Goulburn from the Shoalhaven River. Earlier, Jill and Michael Grint of Braidwood drowned at Stewart's Crossing Charleyong as Catholic Youth Group members arrived. funeral planned for Fatima Church."
John Guise urges Canberra to delegate more authority to elected members of Paeppe and Gurina House and press for international aid for Papua New Guinea. He emphasizes self government, education, a university, and development while cautioning against unnecessary colonial interference.
The ACT Police Commissioner E Richards will retire next July after a 60 year career in policing. Richards joined the Niclovia Police in 1928, served in the Federal Capital Territory Police, led a Royal Australian Air Force squadron in wartime, and rose to senior inspector before heading the ACT force. He was honored with the Queen's Long Service and Good Conduct Medal in 1987.
News from the cyclone toll across NSW and Indian Ocean regions reports eight Christmas weekend drownings in New South Wales. Rescue teams recovered a 15 year old boy from Port Kembla as ships and aircraft comb search zones near Windang. In Sri Lanka and India, widespread damage and fatalities affect Colombo Trincomalee and Tamil regions with thousands homeless and vessels deployed in rescue efforts.
A chaotic weather event causes deaths and missing people across multiple states. Floods swell rivers Willamette and Columbia while winds threaten further damage. Residents in Oregon Portland and surrounding areas endure destruction as dykes hold back rising waters. Households lose property and communication remains strained.
The sailing race near Sydney Harbor saw Sloop regain the lead as yachts collided and spectators strained safety. The Manly ferry collided with a 25-11 motor cruiser, with ambulance crews attending exhausted sailors. Freya, last year’s winner, stood fourth as strong winds were forecast to aid a late rush.
Police shoot 19 year old Ian Tivendale during a pursuit in Forest Hill Melbourne after he allegedly refused to stop a stolen sedan. Another youth remained in the car and was later taken to Box Hill police station facing larceny charges.
New York report says Japan plans a programme from the Foreign Ministry to aid developing nations. It outlines credit expansion and emergency relief loans, targeting South Korea Taiwan Philippines Thailand and Cambodia with aid at preferential rates. Japanese aid to developing nations reached 370 million in 1961 but has since declined. government responds to foreign criticism, notably from the United States.
The advance notice of Mr Richard retirement and discussion of replacement raises the issue of appointing a successor from within the department. Supt L W. Powley is expected to be promoted, while Mrs Rich hints at an outside appointment. The department faces calls for a 4 member commission and potential internal disputes over sergeant ranks.
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