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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jan 06, 1962
Page
1
US and United Nations sources report efforts to have U Thant mediate in the Dutch Indonesian dispute but warn mediation acceptance remains unlikely. Indonesian officials say a peaceful settlement is desired and that Dutch capitulation is not demanded.
Growing belief in world capitals that the West New Guinea dispute might be settled by United Nations mediation. US officials say tensions eased but UN involvement seen as unlikely at this stage. Soekarno vows Indonesia will regain West New Guinea this year. Dutch commanders expect any Indonesian attack to be repelled. Australia to open Moem station as part of coast defense network.
The Duke of Kent and Duchess of Kent were seen at Liverpool Street Station London last Saturday night on the Duchess’s return from Sandringham where they spent Christmas with the Royal Family. The Duchess announced she is expecting a baby.
The Bloodhound ground to air missiles will be delivered to the Australian Armed Services this year. Mirage fighters with twice the speed of sound will begin production for the RAAP and Navy destroyers. Mirage service with the RAAF is set for 1963. First U S guided missile destroyers are due in 1965. Bloodhound missiles expected from the United Kingdom around November.
Detectives storm a residence and arrest three men after forcing entry while discovering gelignite hidden above beds. The men were taken to Russell Street Police HQ for questioning. Officers also recovered mowers, tools, hardware, and groceries valued at £1,500.
Union officials imposed a stand down on the Red Embassy Flats project after contractors allegedly allowed workers on site. Carpenters were ordered off by Huilding Workers' Industrial Union secretary Mr. P F J McCauley, who said the firm had permission to work until December 22 but that no restart was planned before January. The executive warned of a black ban if infringements continued, citing confusion and unfair competition caused by stand downs. Work resumed on some Canberra builds but most sites stayed closed until next week, with government projects and bridges to reopen Tuesday.
A Britannia airliner carrying Princess Margaret and the Earl of Snowden landed at Gander Airfield to refuel on its way to Antigua for a three week West Indies holiday. The royal party intends to spend time on the island chain before continuing their travels.
A Sydney to Jenolan caves tour bus plunged down a mountain in heavy rain and fog. Three front seat passengers died instantly as the roof was sheared off by a tree, with the driver in serious condition. Rescue teams freed trapped riders as ambulances rushed injured to Oberon and Bathurst hospitals. nearly four holidaymakers aided victims on scene while police identified the dead.
U S specialist George F Fryett Jr a non commissioned officer dressed in a major outfit is led through Lao villages Jeered by villagers near Saigon US embassy notes aim to rescue Fryett missing since Christmas Day Cycling toward Bien Hoa 20 miles away US mission to free him vows swift action amid Laos prisoner abuse pattern
Senior forestry and quarantine officials will confer in Melbourne next week to stop the Sirex wood wasp outbreak discovered near Woort Yallock. The pest, never before found on the Australian mainland, infests about 40 pines and rots the wood, making it useless for commercial use within two months.
The company's Resident Manager Mr. DT Graves said the Moonie well would be sunk before month end, but water reportedly entered the Moome well after recent rain. Union OW runs Australian OW and Gas. a second well is planned after a fiery, reportedly successful result.
Czech diplomat Josef Munbar sought asylum in West Denmark after a political recall in Vienna. He previously served at the Czech Embassy in Vienna and was listed as a former commerce attaché.
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