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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Jan 29, 1963

Page

16

N G Natives Back Pacific Federation at Summer School

Papua New Guinea leader John Guise urged a Melanesian federation uniting Pacific Islands peoples beside Australia. He called for a political party to channel Papuan aspirations and praised Australia’s electoral system while criticizing overreliant public servants and Canberra's isolation era.

Australia John Guise Guise Papua New Guinea Pse Pacific Islands Ivory Tower K. Beazley Lab W.A India Canberra New Guinea Papua Mr. Guise

Ballot Placings and Voter Behavior in Australia Election

Miss Joan Ryden argues ballot positions crucial in seven House seats and that many Australians copy party how to vote cards. She decries voter apathy and limited knowledge of candidates, while Mr. Fraser counters with examples of informed voters when issues like unemployment are sharp.

House of Representatives Joan Ryden Melbourne Universit Miss Ryden Institute of Political Science Canberra Australia Miss Rydon A. Fraser Lab Eden-Monaro

France Refuses U N Payment Over Congo Bond Debt

The New York Times reports France will cut its regular U N budget payment to cover its share of Congo and Middle East peacekeeping bonds. France, the Soviet Union and others have refused Congo force assessments, risking bond repayment amid bond sales shortfalls and U S backing.

New York A.A France United Nations U Thant U.N New York Times M. Roger Seydouk General Assembly Congo Middle East Soviet Union Princ Pal Assembly U.S Kennedy

TB control cost travels through 1950s Australia

The Commonwealth Government spent over £77 million since 1948 to control tuberculosis. Dr. H. W. Wunderly notes 1950 deaths: 1,675 and a 20.48 per 100 000 rate. 1961 deaths drop to 447 and rate to 4.26 per 100 000 as population rises from 8.0 to 10.5 million. New cases weaken from 54.92 to 33.91 per cent. drugs enabled many patients to resume normal lives.

Sydney Medical Journal of Australia H. W. Wunderly Wunderly

Patrolman Halligan Heroic Bridge Rescue After Car Chase

Patrolman John Halligan plus two tow truck drivers stopped a car on a famous bridge. Carl grabbed Halligan and toppled him toward the edge before the trio overpowered the suspect. Carl, 39, faced charges of attempted murder resisting arrest firearm possession and illegal parking.

John Halligan Halligan Henry Anthony Carl Carl

Defence comments challenge Calwell on Australia’s armed forces

Opposition leader Calwell was accused by Defence Minister Townley of harming national security with attack on Australia’s preparedness. Townley defended strong three year defence spending including £30 million on Army equipment and ongoing upgrades for RAN RAAT, asserting modern forces ready for peace time threats.

Calwell Australia Townley Sydney C.M.F R.A.N RAAT Mr. Calwell

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