Melbourne Test Unearths Ground Swings and Cricketer Legends
ROHAN RIVETT recalls the 39th Melbourne Test at the MCG, begun under threatening skies and an epic England chase after Australia’s 600. He evokes memories of Jack Gregory, Hobbs, Sutcliffe, and Bradman as crowds measure the day’s pace, weather, and the enduring mystique of Melbourne cricket.
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XI Ponsford
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Government expands housing loan funds in Australia
The Australian government announces an additional 12 million pounds for savings bank housing loans, pushing total funds for the year 1965 66 above the 1963 64 peak. Treasurer Holt says the measure will stimulate dwelling construction and notes banks have approved extra loans, with lending to rise in the coming year.
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Cooler for the holiday in Canberra winds and showers
Canberra’s weather today is cooler after yesterday’s near record heat of 99.2 degrees. North west to westerly winds push a forecast maximum around 30s with a showery spell for the long weekend, clearing late. Coastal conditions improve to fine with southerly to south easterly winds.
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Time limits on Rhodesia clash and Zambia Britain talks
UK Zambia agree on a time limit for Rhodesia sanctions with military action possible if no progress. President Kaunda and contacts with Tanzania and Leopoldville expected. Britain's Wilson to attend Commonwealth Prime Ministers Conference on January 10 amid regional tensions and weather disruptions in Canberra.
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Lagos
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China says Russia undermining Communist effort in Vietnam
An editorial in the Peking People's Daily claims Soviet leaders betrayed communism and warns of a split. Meanwhile Averell Harriman held talks in Warsaw with Polish Foreign Minister Rapacki and met with UN ambassador Goldberg, amid Johnson administration efforts to push peace in Vietnam. The Pope received Goldberg and discussed Vatican efforts to lull the fighting and advance negotiations.
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Adam Rapacki
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Arthur Goldberg
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Poland
Harriman
Wladyslaw Gomulka
Toa Bridapest
Alexander Shelepin
Soviet Communist Party
North Vietnam
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Socialit
Pope seeks peace role amid Vietnam conflict shifts
Envoy Goldberg pledged the Pope that the United States would pursue an honorable lasting peace in Vietnam. The article discusses Soviet and Polish moves, Harriman reports, and a Cambodian border clash as tensions rise.
Canberra team to interview CMF volunteers for Vietnam duty
A five man selection team from Army Headquarters in Canberra will visit all States next month to interview Citizen Military Forces volunteers for a twelve month duty in Vietnam. The team will seek CMF officers and non commissioned officers for a six month efficiency course as prelude to twelve months active service in Vietnam.
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Vietnam
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New Priority Sign Wording for Northbourne and Canberra Avenues
A Department of the Interior spokesman announced updated wording for priority signs on Northbourne and Canberra avenues. The new text states You have priority over cross traffic for the next so drivers see the right of way clearly. The change aims to reduce confusion similar to signs seen earlier this month in other states.
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Department of the Interior
Wren Mn
Miles
Cuion
Pakistan to Receive Chinese Arms Amid Military Buildup
A report notes China aiding Pakistan with arms and a full division is said to be combat ready. The article discusses regional arms support and shifting military capabilities affecting South Asia in the 1960s.
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Iene
Pakistan
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