04 Jan 1964
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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jan 04, 1964
Page
1
Deputy Premier Tan Abdul Razak told Parliament that Australia and New Zealand had offered to aid Malaysia if Indonesia launches aggression. He confirmed discussions followed earlier reports Malaysia might seek external help to bolster national defences without further detail.
The Tunku Abdul Rahman accused Indonesia of repeated airspace violations and killings in Sabah and Sarawak. He urged unity to approach the United Nations Security Council over Indonesian aggression and vowed retaliation for Malaysian casualties. Critics pressed on British troop morale amid the Sabah raid controversy.
Two helicopters hover before the Nella Dan as it nears Melbourne to sail for the Antarctic. The craft will scout pack ice and land relief parties at Wilkes base, perform coastal surveys and photography, and shuttle small groups along the coast from a stern dock.
In Saigon observers say Johnson’s New Year message would bolster South Vietnam’s military stance and diplomacy. The message, arriving at a pivotal time in the war, appeared to hint at withdrawal of most U.S. personnel from Vietnam.
Athens reports a climate of optimism after 18 hours of anxiety over Cyprus Greco Turkish relations. A five party conference in London to discuss Cyprus problems, Greek Turkish military moves, and a British plan for paratroop deployment are cited as key factors. The Cyprus government agreed to the London talks while British officials urge restraint as negotiations proceed.
Sir William Hindworth, head of the Snowy Mountains Authority, travels from Cooma on New Year’s Day to Thailand to attend a Mekong river meeting and oversee approval steps. A SAS geologists team reports on the Penong dam site as part of Ausbil Colombo Plan activities.
Submarine Canberra battles heavy seas and slow progress as a fishing boat carries patrols toward rendezvous. Winds up to 30 knots, seas rising, tow begins near dusk 120 passes off St Helens on the North East coast of Tasmania. Tramp aids radio signal and Lolita tailendor noted.
The Sydney Hobart yacht Lolita was dismasted in 60 mph gale off Hobart on Wednesday and is believed to have lost petrol and supplies. The British Navy was asked to assist at noon yesterday with Tromp tracking a reported position, but the submarine failed to locate Lolita and followed subsequent reports.
The report notes the yacht Lolita involved with Trump at sea and under radio commentary. It mentions the vessel as part of the RAN marine division based in Sydney and describes Mr J Farren-Price as owner with his first Sydney Hobart race. Skipper-navigator R Young is an experienced yachtsman.
Canberra recorded 26.1 million gallons in the 24 hours to yesterday, the second highest daily total in history. A Water Department spokesman said there is no need for restrictions yet as demand remains high after a week of heavy use.
The Ceylonese government has seized American and British oil distribution outlets after Parliament passed a July bill. The January 1 effective law allows the state Ceylon Petroleum Corporation to take over all internal petroleum distribution on the island.
Geraldine Ruth Saunders 25 is committed for trial on a murder charge against her husband Erle Saunders 28 at their Christmas time home. Cousin Doreen Lockyer 24 testified they attended Mass then heard a gunshot after a reported struggle in the bedroom.
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