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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jan 11, 1963
Page
1
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Katangan secessionist leader Tshombe was freed hours after house arrest. U Thant had ordered his arrest for challenging UN authority in Katanga. the release followed Tshombe's offer to allow free UN movement down Sakania Road into Elisabethville from Rhodesia.
President Tshombe warned of actions to move on Katangan targets as UN forces prepare to secure Elisabethville and Sakania road corridors. He claimed a peaceful solution to the Katanga problem, while UN officials report disorganized Katangan forces and heightened danger near key mining sites.
An organ coach with drivers and passengers will depart Macquarie Place Sydney at 12:45 PM on January 29 to mark the 17th anniversary of the first test landing and the 50th anniversary of Canberra’s founding. Emissary Jin Antill, descendant of Governor Macquarie’s A D C, will deliver a message to Prime Minister Menzies. The trip, via Parramatta, Liverpool, Campbelltown, Camden, Picton, Mittagong, Goulburn, Bungendore and Queanbeyan, ends in Canberra with horses rested at the Ainslie home of Tom Clear.
Sydney Thursday report says Peter Parritt wins place in third Test replacing Tom Graveney who played in Brisbane and Melbourne. Richie Renard, quietly sidelined, remains captain as English weather forecast calls for warm conditions with possible early morning sunshine and a likely record attendance for the Test.
Reuters reports that about half of Europe’s 40 car makers could be pushed out as yards industrial concentration grows. The interview notes the elimination of smaller plants and increasing dominance by larger groups, signaling a reshaping of the European auto sector.
Police and civilians search for escapees near Yass after four men fled a lockup on Wednesday. Recaptured are Barry Wright, 17, of Geelong, and David Lette, 21, of Canberra. Orford, 22, and Waters, 23, both of Victoria, remain at large. A roadblock near Gunning netted three youths and a girl for separate theft charges.
President Sukarno told visiting Japanese journalists Indonesia will form a socialist society based on its own identity, denying imitation of Western models or other countries. He said Indonesia was invited to join a socialist league but emphasized originality.
Government plans to repeal rental control arguing that recovery of possession for owners will be moved to other legislation. Critics say the move removes tenant protections in both private residences and business premises, risking housing scarcity as landlords may set rents freely and pursue possession on broad grounds. The change would affect a minority, since many homes are owner-occupied, but could incentivize more speculation and alter the city housing market.
The Canberra Times launches a new guide for Canberra race followers. It offers acceptances for tomorrow’s meeting, past four starts, likely riders, and a forthcoming detailed form guide with each NX race. Printed by The Canberra Times in Gungahlin. copies at the racecourse tomorrow.
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