Australia Prepares First Decimal Year Rollout
Treasurer Holt outlined the timetable for Australia to switch to decimal currency starting February 14 as banks open in decimal only. Cheques will bear dollars and cents, with coins and notes entering circulation while machine conversions take 18 months to two years. The Decimal Currency Board expects broad public guidance and gradual business adaptation across the country.
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Kuala Lumpur Quiet Amid Arrests and Riots
Reports from Kuala Lumpur describe widespread arrests on political charges as authorities enforce curfews and anti government actions. Singaporean attendees and Malaysian figures face fines or remand as tensions rise over federation disputes and labor issues.
Peking warns of intervention as Korea war echoes in Vietnam
A Chinese government statement broadcast from Radio Peking warns the United States and its allies that American raids on North Vietnam justify retaliatory strikes in South Vietnam with Chinese support. It recalls Korea as a precedent and urged the US to stop fighting, while North Vietnam reports fires and boat incursions near its waters. Western observers note Beijing’s warning amid broader strains.
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Bakers' strike disrupts ACT builders amid court action threat
Canberra unions threaten 24 hour stoppage and summonses against employers under the Commonwealth Conciliation and Arbitration Act. If breaches occur, cases may go to the Industrial Court with fines up to 500 pounds per day. talks aim to halt the stoppage and restore work.
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Saigon promotes tourism with new Singapore link
South Vietnam pushes tourism with the slogan Come to Vietnam in Malaysian papers. Air Vietnam launches a three weekly jet service linking Singapore Kuala Lumpur and Saigon. General manager Nguyen fon Trung warns tourists not to fear Saigon as fighting is limited to outskirts.
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No Playworthy Prize Talks For A.L.P. Draft
D L P sets terms for a new deal with the A L P. New A L P leadership must show a sincere desire to discuss differences in defence and foreign affairs and in attitudes to communism.
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Unity formula urged by Anglican leader in Australia
Sydney Sunday report says Dr. Gough, Anglican bishop of Australia, urged Christian unity at a service in St Andrews College chapel. He suggested each church reexamine doctrines and polices, with the Roman Catholic Church open to reinterpreting papal and Marian teachings, while debates on episcopal authority and apostolic succession were proposed. The article also covers Canberra Day events, a student drama contest, and ALP DLP split talks with Kennelly.
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Kennelly Takes A Stand On Peace Talks In Parliament
Senator Pat Kennelly A L P leader urges peace negotiations with the D L P in a bid to narrow the gulf between parties. The report notes his earlier attempts and the ongoing political tension.
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