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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Jul 03, 1961

Page

10

Macmillan warns on Commonwealth interests in Europe talks

Prime Minister Macmillan told a Bowood Conservative meeting that Britain must align with Commonwealth aims in any six nation European Common Market talks. He argued a fair deal would strengthen the Commonwealth, but warned its imports must be protected and Commonwealth exports to Europe could be harmed if restrictions bite.

London United Kingdom Macmillan Bowood Wiltshire Britain Europe Commonwealth

Commonwealth ministers tour discuss Common Market

Four touring British cabinet ministers обсuss Commonwealth relations aviation labour and the Common Market as Mr Duncan Sandys Peter Thorneycroft John Hare and Edward Heath plan trips to Cyprus and Australia after Mascot Airport arrival of Vivien Leigh and John Merivale amid marriage rumours and Olivier divorce earlier this year.

Duncan Sandys Peter Thorneycraft John Hare Labour Mer Edward Heath Cyprus Macmillan Lady Olivier Vivien Leigh Sydney Mascot Old Vic Company Australia John Merivale Miss Leigh Sir Lawrence Olivier

Holyoake Holds Preliminary Talks With Sandys On Europe

New Zealand Prime Minister Keith Holyoake met Duncan Sandys to discuss a possible British association with the European Common Market. Holyoake emphasized ensuring unrestricted access for New Zealand meat and dairy products to the British market and outlined procedural aims for forthcoming Cabinet discussions.

Wellington N.Z A.A.P New Zealand Keith Holyoake United Kingdom Duncan Sandys Marcel Holyoake Sandys

Cabinet to Hear Views on Britain’s Common Market Entry

The British Minister Duncan Sandys visits Canberra with a four day cabinet and trade talks on Britain joining the Common Market. Australia seeks protection of trade interests while weighing options on current agreements and potential impacts on exports to the UK and Commonwealth.

U.K Duncan Sandys Sandys Canberra Australia New Zealand Britain Commonwealth Relations Office Henry Lintott Board of Trade Ministry of Agriculture

Kennedy backs Colombo Plan as aid symbol

President Kennedy praised the Colombo Plan as a model of mutual aid and self reliance, highlighting its focus on South and Southeast Asia. The plan was cited as a U.S. effort to foster development through foreign aid programs.

Kennedy Hyannisport Massachusetts South South East Asia U.S United States Leopoldville A.A.P Angola Holden’ Roberto British United Press

Navy To Launch Recruiting Drive For New Helicopters

The Royal Australian Navy will begin a recruitment drive to staff air crews for the anti-submarine helicopters part of a £60 million re equipment plan. Australia plans to buy 27 Westland Essex helicopters from Britain for delivery in 1963 at about £74 million including spare parts and maintenance gear.

R.A.N Australia Britain Navy

Agreement on Note to Laos Reached by Conference Co-Chairs

British and Russian co chairs of the 14 nation Laos conference, Malcolm MacDonald and George Pushkin, reached agreement on a message to the Laos conference. The spokesman said the text would be announced at Geneva in the next plenary session, contents not disclosed.

Laos Malcolm MacDonald George Pushkin Geneva

Meeting Called on Lack of Work in Canberra

The A C T branch of the Building Workers Industrial Union calls a special meeting next Saturday to discuss unemployment in Canberra. Secretary F J McCauley says the union is concerned by rising unemployment, with at least 100 carpenters and bricklayers out of work or leaving the city. Migrant itinerant workers in Canberra hostels suffer most, and one Canberra company plans to retrench around 30 workers within a week.

A.C.T Building Workers Industrial Union Canberra B.W. Llu F. J. McCauley McCauley B.W.T.U

Floodwaters Halt Traffic on Princes Highway near Eden

Floodwaters about two feet deep shut the Kaiho River Bridge on the Princes Highway about 12 miles from Eden. Police expect the road to reopen tomorrow if heavy rain stops.

Sydney Princes Highway Eden Kaiho River

Major Cummins wins An nual Blamey Award in Sydney

Major G. J. Cummins of Lidcombe is pictured with his wife and son Gregory after receiving the An nual Blamey Award ceremony in Sydney. Governor Sir Eric Woodward presented the ceremonial Sword and Scroll at Victoria Barracks Paddington. Cummins, a Royal Australian Electrical and Mechanical Engineers officer at Moore Park, Sydney, is a railway engineer by civil life. The prize includes a ceremonial sword and books on military history. It honors Sir Thomas Blamey, Australia’s former field marshal and World War II commander.

G. J. Cummins Dewrang Street Lidcombe Blamey Gregory Sydney Eric Woodward Victoria Tarracks Paddington Major Cummins Royal Australian Electricnt and Mechanical Engineers Headequartters Fur Division Alacre Park Railways Department Australia Thomas Tisiney

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