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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Jan 29, 1964

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Australia to send defence mission to Malaysia

Australia will dispatch a mission to Malaysia to discuss the best means of assisting that country's defence. Prime Minister Sir Robert Menzies announced the decision after a Cabinet meeting in Melbourne. The move is seen in Canberra as a clear signal of Australia's resolve on the Malaysia issue.

Melbourne Australia Malaysia Robert Menairs Canberra Austalia Robert Meauits Ef Lo Institute of Politics Science

Talks Soon Sir Robert Says Cabinet Meeting Statements

After the Cabinet meeting Sir Robert says Australia is consulting with Malaysia to aid Malaysia's defence with alerts and training. A mission to Kuala Lumpur is planned to assess how much of a £2 million program will go to arms or training and to strengthen defense against Indonesian actions.

Australia Kuala Lunggur

Amphibious Roo Rescued After Beachside Escapade

A kangaroo named Roo caused a commotion at Contangatta Gold Coast before entering a shopping centre. It leapt toward a litter of broken bottles and fled toward the sea where onlookers followed. A Tweed Heads man eventually helped coax the animal back to its Coolangatta home.

Mulangatta Gold Coast Contangatta Ray Tob Tweed Heads Coolangatta

Southeast Asia talks at risk of wider war says Kennedy

U S Attorney General Robert Kennedy warned that broad warfare could erupt in Southeast Asia if Indonesia Malaysia talks fail. He noted ongoing efforts with leaders in Tokyo Manila Bangkok and London and described patience and understanding as essential. Reports from the Kuala Lumpur area cited Malaysian forces repelling Indonesian incursions with several casualties while cease fire efforts proceed ahead of a planned foreign ministers conference.

Washington Reuter U.S Robert Kennedy Tast Nisst Foo Londo South-East Asia Indonesia Malaysia Kennedy Foo Johnson White House Inday Tokyo Manila Dinkariyy Kuala Bangkok Lon-ridan London Kennet Defence M McNamars George Bal State Department Far East United States Sir Alec Douglas-Home No. 10 Downing Street Alec

Air Force Base Fathers Aid Thai Orphanage Relief

Canberra serviceman Wing Commander Law led Ubon Thailand orphanage aid reducing infant mortality from 90 to 45 percent between September and December. RAAF and Air Force personnel improved living conditions by installing fly screens, cleaning and repairing facilities, rewiring electricals, upgrading sinks and water, and paving paths. Forty eight children currently live there. a slow combustion stove and a refrigerator are still needed.

Canberra le Tows Ubon Thailand RAAF Im Uleir Law

Thunderstorm Brings Rain After Dry Spell

A brief thunderstorm cooled Canberra after a dry spell with 83.4 F high. January rainfall remains well below average, water use rose by over seven million gallons in two days, but storage returned to capacity and officials urged continued conservation.

Canberra

Russians propose scrapping bombers at disarmament talks

Moscow reports Tass published a nine point plan from Russia urging destruction of bombers and broad strategic cuts. The document calls for withdrawal of foreign troops, arms reductions, a non aggression pact, abolition of underground nuclear tests, and limits on military budgets. It notes Russia would consider pulling forces from foreign territories if Western powers reduce forces in Europe.

Moscow P-Reuter Rusesin Georya Disarmament — Conference Tass Eaution Ecoutereiea Russia United States Cartier Wns Tussia Germany West Stitl West Germany Soviet Union

Rusk Vows U S Will Not Abandon Porntisa People

In Tokyo US Secretary of State Dean Rusk assures at a dinner that the United States will never abandon 12 million people on Porntisa amid Communist tensions. He cites willingness to resist aggression and uphold international responsibilities while noting China and France moves in Peking influence diplomacy.

Tokyo Ruestay A.a.p-Reuter U.S

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