03 Jan 1963
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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jan 03, 1963
Page
1
London reels as snow sweeps across England for a tenth day with the worst weather in decades. Thousands idle as another storm looms. Three mountain deaths reported yesterday, while overall toll and costs mount for authorities and workers.
The blizzard closes roads and isolates dozens of villages in western England. Helicopters drop food and fodder as hundreds of vehicles are buried and bulldozers struggle through giant snow drifts. Car production stalls at Rootes and Harwell stops work. Milk on farms is wasted and hospitals face blood plasma shortages. A rescue helicopter aids 13 orphans as glacial conditions persist across Britain and parts of Europe.
A commission asked householders along the Queen's route in Canberra to remove unauthorised buildings and improve the area's appearance. Residents said they would host the royal cavalcade later this year. The commission plans a broader crack down on unapproved structures citywide. The Interior Department supports studying unauthorised buildings as part of the effort.
In Lane Cove National Park Sydney police probe two deaths after New Year party. Dr Gilbert Bogle 38 of Turramurra and Mrs Margaret Chandler 29 were found dead near Pullers Bridge. Government analysts hope to determine cause by Friday as tests continue amid poison theories and searches for evidence of a third person.
Fisheries experts visited Lake George on December 22 to determine the cause of widespread fish deaths. Dr Francois collected water and dead fish for analysis at his Sydney laboratory, noting the lake surface temperature around 80 degrees. A later society test showed 62 degrees, prompting speculation of a nuclear event, though meteor impact was discounted by Dr Hogg as unlikely to affect such a large water body. Further analysis awaited more weeks, with no immediate findings.
The Royal Yacht Club of Tasmania confirmed Solo as winner of the Sydney to Hobart yacht race after Sailing Committee inquiry. Official placings give Solo a corrected time of 2 days 12 hrs 45 mins 14 secs, with Ondine, Galatea M, and Satie following. The objection alleged Solo did not meet race conditions, lodged by an interested party not a fellow competitor. the club upheld the inquiry findings.
Britain vows to complete 40 more Vulcan bombers and develop a new stand off weapon to deliver the H bomb within six years. Officials say the plan aims to strengthen deterrence before Polaris submarines enter service, with cooperation to study missile delivery arrangements.
Melbourne reporter notes a tense final day in the second test at the Melbourne Cricket Ground. England trails by 225 with Trueman strong at 5 for 62, Davies and Dexter propel with a cracking pitch, while Australia fights behind 244 from an accurate England attack. Brian Booth stands out with 103 as the match nears a dramatic finish.
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