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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Jan 17, 1962

Page

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Indonesia vows swift action over New Guinea clash

Indonesia announces immediate steps to avenge Dutch attacks on its warships as Washington reports President Kennedy will seek UN help for a peaceful settlement with U Thant on the New Guinea dispute. The Hague government reiterates the right of self defense if attacks recur.

Djakarta Indonesia the Hague Washington Kennedy United Nations U Thant West New Guinea United States Wstern New Guinea

Indonesia mobilises three million as Dutch clash escalates

Sukowati announces general mobilisation plans amid Dutch sinking of two Indonesian torpedo boats off New Guinea. Indonesia seeks entry to UN talks as the Dutch extend conscription. prisoners of war are held. Kennedy and U Thant urge a peaceful settlement with planned talks in New York.

New Guinea Sukowati Soekarno Rede West New Guinea Indonesia Defence Ministry de Quay United Nations U Thant Holland Hollandia America Kennedy New York Rani Aru Island

Australian bid to end tension over West New Guinea dispute

Australia seeks a peaceful settlement with Britain and the United States to avoid direct involvement in the West New Guinea crisis with Indonesia and the Netherlands. Prime Minister and External Affairs Minister Barwick monitor reactions after naval clashes, stressing stability in Southeast Asia while preparing to defend against Communist threats.

West New Guinea Holland Indonesia Garfield Australia West den Gutiea RSL Australa Netherlands Indo- Mila Britain United ‘States South-East Asia Dutch New Guinea al Asia

Co operative Move On Unpaid Shares Takeover Planned

The Society with about 3000 members sent notices on shareholdings and owed money to allow a takeover by J B Young Ltd. Shareholders at a recent meeting accepted three 5 shares and 3 cash per Co operative share. A January 3 meeting will finalize conversion to a public company.

D. A. Haig J. B. Young Ltd J. B. Young

New ACT Conciliation Office Opens January 22

The office of the ACT Conciliation and Arbitration Commissioner Mr GA Findlay will relocate to the Seat Bad Tin of the wie Oilsonli premises and begin operations from Monday January 22.

ACT Conciliation and Arbitration Commisssoner Ga, Findlay Coronassions Cuoberna ©Ourtraam Abo Niw Bad Tin Fron Mlomuay

Destructive Australian bushfires drive evacuations and injuries

Fire sweeps through Warrandyte and surrounding towns near Melbourne with 30 homes burned in Warrandyte and 32 in Mitcham while Kalorama Montrose and St Andrews suffer extensive damage. Four firefighters missing in the Warrandyte area. Dozens of homes evacuated. hospitals threatened. Firefighters and volunteers battle a blaze rated extreme with wind shifts aiding escapes.

Warrandyte Mitcham Kalorama Montrose St. Andrews Panton Hills Christmas Hills Akorama Hospital Ferntree Gully Hospital Yarra Melbourne Guerreel Par Orchards Doncaster East Mitcham State School Ringwood Mitcham-Croydon Dandenongs

Australian Union Oi Plan Faces Exploration Expansion

A company statement says the foreign exploration programme in Australia this year hinges on six joint interests across a 400 million acre concession. It notes a recent discovery in Austin's last Gommerdil and indicates the program may expand due to wildcat activity, with 47 exploration wells planned in 1462 across the United States Australia and Spanish Isla areas.

CED Rema Ppien Austin Suptralia

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