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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Jan 26, 1960

Page

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Riots in Algiers as De Gaulle Appeals for Calm

About 2,000 European settlers and Algerian rioters cluster around barricades in Algiers center. French President de Gaulle appeals for end to riots as right wing factions press for General Massu’s return. Security sweep and troop deployment reported with no further arson expected.

de Gaulle American Associated Press Jeogih JAS France Algiers Paris Communist Party Algeria Jacques Massu Atgbrs Alba Presi Cartier Geria M. Paul Delouvrier Maurice Challe Poliee Gaulle UN Anaecia Fiveady Metra-Thare Potitin Huntiong M. Georges Eavino British United Press Ministry of the Anterior Alacka de Geulle Almers

Crowds Prepare to Farewell Sir William Slim in Canberra

Thousands line Canberra routes as Governor General Sir William Slim and Lady Slim depart Government House for Melbourne then England. Ex servicemen groups scouts guides junior Red Cross and other associations planned processions and a guard of honour at the base with 700 invited guests and public viewing.

Lady Slim Canberra Government House Abe Farum Raae Melbourne England Boy Scouts Girl Guides Red Cross Gilc Centre DAAF Peisoners Asoctation Fehow Pmottuaity William Silm Alinga Street Ainslie Avenue Dftuls Snd Northbourne Avenue Pss Guyemnur Gar Mill Love Couter Road Dudley Street Adelaide Avenue State Circle Commonwealth Avenue West Block The Albert Hall Lennox Acton Canberra Community Hospital Idee Street McCayitcuit Gordon Street London Circuit Civic Centre Sir William and Lady Slim West Row London Wen Aas Bate Exronen Fleet Air [Arm

Shark victim dies after nine day battle

Ken William Murray aged 13 died at Royal North Shore Hospital nine days after a shark mauling in Middle Harbour while spearfishing. He did not regain consciousness after collapsing last Monday. His right leg was amputated following the attack. parents kept vigil as doctors fought to save him and inquiries swamped the hospital.

Sydney Ken William Murray Royal North Shore Hospital Lore Middle Harbour Murray Arthur Stree Ken Ape Australia New York

Governor General Plants Tree At Government House

Sir William Slim leaves Canberra today and plants a manna gum at Government House to mark his term. Lieutenant G Halley and secretary M Tyrell watch as Lady Slim plants a white gum nearby.

William Slim Canberra Government House A.D.C Lieut. G. Halley M. Tyrell Lady Slim

Massacre Township Riot Leaves Police Dead in Durban

In Cato Manor near Durban, rioters killed nine Africans and attacked a 26 man police patrol. Rioters set fires, destroyed property valued over £250,000, while four white and five non white officers died in the worst Durban police toll of the era.

Durban Ater A.a.p.reutes Stro Cato Manor Dureban Epise

Premier Talks Rejected by Menzies Letter to Heffron

Prime Minister Menzies informed Heffron of Cabinet rejection of premiers talks citing tax reimbursement formulas, record Commonwealth grants, and state lack of representation at the margins hearing. Heffron plans to consult other premiers as a special meeting is not yet called.

Menzies Heffron Commonwealth Stas Chuncit

Mine Rescue Delayed At Coalbrook Shaft Collapse

Rescue work at Coalbrook in Oranga Fre tate faced new delays as the high speed drill slowed to six feet per hour. About 440 miners, including 75 Africans, have been trapped 575 feet underground since Thursday. A severe thunderstorm halted drilling and damaged equipment, delaying the emergency shaft assembly. No contact has been made with the trapped workers.

Coalbrook Oranga Ats Ciydcadste Mino

Scorching Heat Wave Hit Sydney as Temperatures Soar

Sydney faced another extreme heat day with forecasts up to 105 degrees. Officials report fatalities and dozens collapsing, waterside workers walked off, and ships tied up as south westerly winds and intense heat strained city services.

Sydney SGC Tiwan Sydney Weather Bureau Jofmien Ers York

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