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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jul 06, 1962
Page
1
The A.N.U. will inquire today into a scientist claim that experiments with sodium potassium alloy could cause a massive explosion at the University. Dr. D. S. Roberson warned the alloy might kill 100 people, but officials discounted the danger yesterday.
Dr D M Walker of ANU praised early particle physics work while warning that large quantities of sodium potassium alloy would not ignite simultaneously. Four workers injured by an alloy explosion in the homo polar generator, with George Lagos severely hurt. Experts say tons of alloy exist and could cause major damage if mishandled, but handling in Canberra noted as safer than Harwell.
A top section view of the homo polar generator at the Australian National University shows four men injured in a sodium potassium alloy explosion. November photo shows Governor General Lord De LIsle touring with Professor Sir Mark Oliphant explaining the device devised under his direction.
Sir Garfield arrived at Mascot after a five week South East Asia tour with talks with President Soekarno and other leaders. He expected substantial talks between Indonesia and the Dutch soon and reported Indonesia did not want Australia harmed. He said Australia has a very good standing in the region and Colombo Plan aids trade. He will report to Cabinet on Indonesian talks and hopes for short follow up visits and return visits by regional leaders.
Lord De L Isle and Lady De L Isle pledged to resume official duties in Australia after a stated two to three month delay. Messages confirm engagements for October to December. The couple, currently in London and Penshurst, Kent, had earlier planned a September return to Canberra.
University of Toronto professor Dr. Albert Rose denied remarks quoted by the Daily Mirror that Australians are the least liked immigrants in Canada. He noted his survey of 150 employers interviewed by eight graduate students found employers irritated by English and Australian accents.
Britain will launch colour television on a new BBC channel in 1964. A White Paper outlines future broadcasting trends and endorses a third programme, tied to a new set with higher picture definition similar to Australia and other Commonwealth nations.
Mr Keeffe, 42, wins the left wing seat as Colbourne, NSW secretary and former president, loses after a year in office. The national executive claims government policy backs a permanent unemployment pool and calls for higher investment in the public sector, stronger home market, higher wages, and broader social benefits.
Prime Minister Menzies announced Sir Roy Dowking will serve as Royal Tour director and secretary to the Queen during her tour with Prince Philip. Dowking will oversee itinerary planning while a senior minister accompanies the royal couple. The final plan depends on discussions with premiers and Buckingham Palace.
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