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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jan 18, 1964
Page
1
President Sukarno and U S Attorney-General Robert Kennedy held a cordial hour and a half meeting in Tokyo. They agreed that Malaysia's problem should be solved by consultations and would continue talks tomorrow.
Indonesian, Australian, and British officials expressed backing for Malaysia amid confrontations in Borneo and Sarawak. President Sukarno hosts Kennedy breakfast as talks resume. Australia and New Zealand pledge continued political and military support, while Britain warns of possible further troop deployments if needed.
Tun Lim said Indonesian forces near Sabah threaten Malaysia while Australia may aid economic ties. He noted U S support for Malaysia and expected Australian cooperation through Colombo Plan, with Kennedy's possible visit affecting trade amid Sukarno influence.
Senator Gorton announced lease applications for a music hall site in New South Wales Crescent opposite Tulopea Park High School. The lease requires within 12 months an approved building for music, dancing or live theatre with possible other cultural uses. A separate large Ming store near the Hughes neighbourhood centre will be offered for a seven year term as the Commonwealth’s only commercial building at Hughes, with more sites to follow.
The Commanding Office at Nowra NSW assigns Wrans for duty with the Pees Army Austistis. A senior officer, Captain Mestey Hay, age 19, accompanies the captain. Second Officer J A Mullis of Wiyella, Sonn Aus, and a senior ward are listed with the vessel.
In Cairo the Arab League announced that leaders would reconvene in August in Alexandria to discuss Israel's Jordan River water diversion and other regional tensions. Abdel Khalek Hassoun spoke for the Arab League after the open session led by President Abdel Salem Accel.
London reports that all summonses in the case against Quintin Hogg minister of science for allegedly assaulting Roy Grundon were withdrawn at Marylebone Magistrates Court. Grundon had accused Hogg, formerly Lord Hatshint, after Hogg won the Marylebone by election in December. Hogg counter-claimed Grundon assaulted him. Mrs Hogg also summoned Grundon for assault. The hearing was delayed as counsel conferred before both sides agreed to drop the summonses.
Canberra police have been sending speedometers to Sydney for tests in the presence of a traffic branch officer. Acting Commissioner L W Powley said evidence could show tests against a reliable standard. He noted speedometer checks would continue with a police officer present.
The BBC will discontinue Children’s Hours on radio by March, ending a 42 year run due to declining audience. Officials said the program no longer justified the cost amid dwindling listenership.
West Australian Anti Hanging Committee fails to stop the scheduled execution of Brian William Robinson on Monday. A petition with over 3,000 signatures presented to Sir Douglas Kendrew is refused after ministers advise. Robinson’s solicitor seeks to re-list an adjourned charge against Constable Robert Masters, hoping for a stay, but legal opinion says the stay is unlikely.
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