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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jul 07, 1964
Page
1
Australia clinched the third Test at Leeds by seven wickets. England’s batting collapsed after a resilient stand by Redpath and Booths, while Burge and Power shone with early wickets. Full report, Pare 16.
Prime Minister Robert Menzies wraps up a roundtable with Australian and external officials as Commonwealth leaders prepare for a major policy conference. Discussions covered Malay, China, and Africa relations, with intent to map a common strategy among member nations.
A deep frost hit the area with minimums around 22.5 degrees and foreshadowed continued cold. Goulburn registered 24 degrees, Conckwell 28, N.5.WV towns reported frosts, while forecasts warned of further frost nights and light north west winds with highs near 49 and lows around 25.
A Canberra seminar on regional development outlined Canberra industry aims and said the government would support light industries and services to boost local employment. The statement noted moves to attract stable industry in surrounding regions and cautioned against indiscriminate expansion. Continued on Page 3.
Fragmentary note reports a quadruplet birth at a maternity home near London. The four infants two boys and two girls reportedly weighed under four pounds at birth. Parents are Mr and Mrs John White. The father works as an inspector for a high machinery firm in Leivne City.
Fragmented readable phrases describe naval activity, commando ships, helicopters, and Marines amid engine shortages and improvised operations. Mentions Desmond Wettern HALAS Bulwark and HM S London, Portsmirth references, and a late stage semi final air race style note. Names include Gunther Vallance and Desmond Wettern in a distant wartime context.
Saigon reports an Australian Army adviser was killed in a Viet Cong attack in South Vietnam's Central Highlands. Two American soldiers were also killed and several others wounded as fierce fighting raged near Da Nang and Nam Duns Ieston, with Viet Cong forces attempting to overrun regional defenses.
Tunku Abdul Razak said Malaysia would ask for financial aid and equipment from the Commonwealth but would not seek additional combat troops. He urged focus on broader support while noting security concerns in Borneo and the need to strengthen civil defense against Communist threats.
Ten year driving ban imposed following a traffic incident near Nurang Avenue and Interciion of Nurang Avenue. Witnesses described a tall, anxious crowd and a chaotic scene. police identified a suspect rider and noted air water risk. The report cites a trainer and local figures discussing penalties and safety measures.
An early morning earthquake devastated central Mexico City causing hospital and fire department alerts. The Mexico City Observatory reported the tremor lasting several minutes and measured on the Mercalli scale with intense shaking felt across the area.
AAP reports arrest in Melbourne distressing shooting case. Calubru Francesa Angile hava and associates faced charges related to a fatal incident. Police indicated one victim was related to a local family figure, with investigations continuing into motives and timelines surrounding events from late April.
Kosciuszko State Park superintendent N C Gare invited skiers to propose improvements to local skiing facilities. The note described patrols and police activity around a recent incident, with details on patrol responses and vehicle movements during the event as staff prepared plans and safety measures for the upcoming season.
Readers and Scouts in Canberra contributed to a local appeal for Tony Van Eck, 21, injured in an explosion while testing his hands and eyes. Weekend events at Me Seat Hall in Wilburn and Saturday night offerings drew support. names listed include families and civic groups.
A quirky note describes a well dressed male advisor and suggests visiting specific fashion centers for men to solve wardrobe questions. It mentions Whyte's fashion centers and men’s air conditioned dressing spaces as a solution to turb id questions about attire and fit.
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