07 Feb 1963
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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Feb 07, 1963
Page
1
In Ottawa a combined opposition toppled Canada's minority government on two no confidence motions. Prime Minister John Diefenbaker said he would confer with the Governor General as observers expect dissolution of the 25th Parliament and an election.
The House faced two no-confidence motions as Social Credit and Liberal MPs clashed with Conservatives over Canada not equipping its armed forces with U.S. nuclear warheads. The crisis followed resignation calls and U.S. pressure voiced by Dean Rusk, with Defence Minister Douglas Harkness stepping down and prime minister Diefenbaker urging support to pass spending measures.
Eleven thousand fans gathered at Manuka Oval as Sir Donald Bradman, after a dramatic four that kept him at the crease, cracked a body ball onto the stumps to be dismissed without adding to his score. He later reemerged from retirement to captain the Prime Minister's XI against the MCC.
The royal visit to New Zealand opened with a Waitangi Day welcome as Queen Elizabeth II and the Duke of Edinburgh landed aboard Britannia. About 20,000 attended the ceremony at Waitangi Golf Club where Maori chiefs and dancers joined in a symbolic, peaceful reception and the Queen spoke in Maori.
In Sydney 15 antique drums seized from the Ceylonese Chitrasena Ballet Company await a conference with Commonwealth Health Department officials led by Mr Waite. If released, the drums will restore planned Ceylonese dance excerpts. if not, performances may lose key divertissements.
The Don Bradman returns to bat as Australia’s cricket legend entertains 11 000 at the MCC match. He fields with grace, makes a rare four, then is bowled after a brief masterful stay. Ted Dexter’s MCC declare 7 253 for three, Bradman’s brief cameo rekindling memories of his prime.
The Queen acknowledged the Governor-General Viscount de L Isle s congratulations from Government House on the 7th anniversary of her accession. The message expresses sincere thanks for the loyal message from Australia and the Government and people. The Queen and her husband say they are looking forward to their visit.
Lake George Mines Pty Ltd general manager J M Ireland withdrew several items from the sale as prices fell. Two trom filters failed to meet bids, while electric winches selenium rectifiers and other heavy gear were pulled due to low offers. Electric motors drew keen interest with good prices. The auction extended to six and a half hours yesterday. More than half the assets had sold in the first three days with about 900 lots remaining for today and tomorrow including copper cable and large mining plant.
Weekly sales in Canberra and Queanbeyan exceeded published figures. J M Smith Canberra Weekly managing director said yesterday that civic centre and Cooma subscriptions are not included. Canberra Weekly has been published two months and will seek Audit Bureau of Circulations verification after six months.
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