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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Jan 24, 1964

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Sukarno orders halt to fighting in Malaysia talks

Indonesia's President Sukarno announced at a state palace press conference that all armed forces must observe a ceasefire and begin consultations without preconditions. He spoke after meeting with U.S. Attorney General Robert Kennedy and summarizing talks with Philippines President Macapagal and Malaysian Prime Minister Tunku Abdul Rahman.

Djakarta Malaysia Sukarno Robert Kennedy Philippines Mr. Macapagal Tunku Abdul Rahman

Kennedy says ceasefire talks to be held in Bangkok

In a Bangkok press conference President Sukarno announced that Indonesia Malaysia and Thailand agreed to a cease-fire to pave the way for ministerial level talks. Kennedy said a Bangkok cease-fire would enable tripartite discussions, while Subandrio noted a timetable would be set and that recognition of Malaysia would be discussed later.

Kennedy Inter Bangkok Ai Kenney Aie Prins Case Es Scion Philippines Malaysia Kenson Nedy Subindrio Sai Putida Dr. Subandria Mn Kennedy Wheter Northarm Borneo

Liberal plan for Canberra party HQ announced

Sir Philip McBride announced the Liberal Party will build federal headquarters in Canberra this year. The Georgian style red brick complex at Blackall and Macquarie Streets, Barton, will include space for the federal secretariat and executive meetings, with expansion room and garden setting. Architects Wands Vaughn-Laysbourne-Smith Irwin of Adelaide designed it. John Scollay in Canberra is supervising.

Liberal Party Philip McBride Caneberra Blackall and Macquarie Streets Barton Blackall Kurrajong Federal Secretariat Sty Canberra Sydney Fore Wands, Vagal Laysbourne-Smith and Irwin jAdelaide John Scollay

Indonesias Fight With Union Takeovers Escalates

Indonesia faces a clash between government forces and Communist influenced unions over attempts to seize British enterprises. Reports say Chartered Bank in Jakarta and several major British owned estates in Sumatra are targets, with dockers at Tanjong Priok boycotting two Blue Funnel Line freighters in retaliation for Hong Kong pilgrim ship detentions. Colonel K Sudiarso returns from Hong Kong after talks on releasing the ships and seeking stability amid the seizing efforts.

Djakarta Sumatra Tand Jina Priok Wort Tanjong Priok Bogan Blue Funnel Line Watersiders Coastal Shipping Workers Association Rhekanor Dow Medan Hong Kong Supreme Court Ther Pd Egal

Interest Declines in Commonwealth Ties Highlighted by UK

The UK at a Manitoba conference raised concerns over waning Commonwealth interest among members. David Hay, Britain's High Commissioner, noted reduced cohesion as some states push for independence and closer ties with Europe, while others fear fewer obligations with the same benefits.

Winnipeg Beitain Commonwealth Australia David Hay Teddy University of Manitoba Hay Jill Britain Europe

Dynamite blast rocks Miami plant. deaths reported

A dynamite blast at Muule Industries plant in Penoluco northwest of Miami killed at least three men and injured many others. An Associated Press dispatch said the blast caused a violent shock wave that rattled the metropolitan area and prompted frantic calls to authorities.

Miami Flonaa AAU Ie Muule Industries Penoluco Associated Press of America Mam Aren Autho

Liberal Endorsed For Former Minister s Seat

February 12 report on endorsements for the vacant seat following the death of the former Defence Minister Mr Townley. Ms Gibson, son of Justice Gibson, is acting Chief Justice Tasmanian Supreme Court and a 28 year old Univ of Tasmania graduate admitted to the English Bar. He is backed by the native younger group within the Liberal party and serves on the state executive, presiding over the DyanYeoe branch since 1962.

Defence Townley Gibson Hue Justice Gibson Tasmanian Supreme Court University of Tasmania Inner Temple London Dyanyeoe

U S weighs Australia aid in South East Asia role

U S Under Secretary Roger Hilsman in Sydney urged Australia to boost military commitment in South East Asia. He said the United States would honor alliance obligations in a Malaysia dispute and warned against overt world conflicts while seeking a peaceful solution with Malaysia Indonesia and the Philippines.

Sydney United States Roger Hilsman America Australia South-East Asia Robert Menzies Vietnam Exice Garfield Dare Hilsman Jewick Honinka Aveill Harriman Malaysia Anaus United Nations Alliens Indonesia Philippines Mr. Hilsman

Claude Hulbert Dies Suddenly at 64 During World Trip

Claude Hulbert, 64, who arrived just last Sunday, died suddenly after visiting friends. He collapsed while with his wife, rushed to hospital, and died soon after admission. He was to sail for America this afternoon on a world trip. He had appeared on stage in London in 1924.

Ahutch Claude Hulber Hulbert America London West

Water Usage Drops Prompt Reconsideration of Restrictions

Officials report a drop in daily water usage to 26.7 million gallons by 4 pm, down from 32.2 million the day before, prompting a reconsideration of potential restrictions. A Works Department spokesperson says restrictions remain a major consideration but urges continued careful use as supplies stay adequate.

Ram Woks Westurday Bam Cotter Vinsahaly Himis Dexpartment of Works

Castro on Way Home From Moscow Visit

The Cuban Prime Minister Dr Castro left Kiev by air today for Murmansk on his way home to Havana after a Wednesday visit to the Soviet Union. Rudia reported on Moscow dispatches.

Moscow Keulers Dr.Castro Kiev Murmansk Havana Soviet Union Rudia

Blast Shatters 25 Windows in Sydney Kirribilli

Two blasts within ten minutes shattered more than 25 windows at Kirribilli Sydney causing people to flee. A lorry carrying oxygen and acetylene was involved in the incident. No injuries reported.

Sydney Kirribilli

Canadian defence budget set at under 1.5 billion for 1964 65

The Canadian Defence Budget, to be presented when Parliament reconvenes on February 18, will total less than 1.5 billion dollars, the Canadian Press reported. The move marks the smallest defence appropriation in 13 years, according to AP reports.

Amuraday Canady Associated Press of America

Vice-Regal Leave Plans for Governor General Viscount De Lisle

The Governor-General and his family will be absent from Australia from mid June to August on mid term leave. He will spend part of his leave in England and the Commonwealth will be governed by Menai Wales Lt-Gen. Sir Eric Woodward during his absence.

Viscount de Lisle Australia Government House Lord de Lisle England the Commonwealth Men Sath Wale Eric Woodward

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Vanek & White Mr. Kennedy Dr. Subandrie Austar Subananio Asayas Ated bin Rattia the Congress Bae Philip Liberal U.S Help Inc Asia Claude Hulbert Castro
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