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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Jul 08, 1961

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Vital Talks On The European Market

British Commonwealth relations Minister Duncan Sandys and Prime Minister Menzies met to discuss the European Common Market as a prelude to talks with Australia’s Federal Cabinet. The focus is on vital exports of Australia’s primary produce to the United Kingdom. The meeting was described as exploratory and useful with no further statements issued.

Duncan Sandys Menzies Australia United Kingdom U.K Parliament House Sandys

Britain weighs Common Market entry as Sandys meets Australia

Mr. Sandys has conferred with the New Zealand government on Britain’s possible entry into the Common Market and may spend six days in Australia to explain the U K position. Cabinet discussions are due tomorrow and Tuesday as Britain seeks to gauge Commonwealth views before deciding.

Sandys New Zealand Britain Australia U.K United Kingdom Commonwealth Europe Menzies

England Fight To Build Lead In Dour Test Batting Display

England at stumps 238 for 4 chasing Australia 237 on a tough wicket. Col in Cowdrey top scored with 93 aiding a 86-run opening stand with Pullar before May fell to Benaud. Dexter and Barkington remained at the crease as England edge toward a lead to counter the conditions.

England Dexter Barkington Sgether

Kennedy Daughter Rescues Caroline Kennedy From Pool

Jane Saltonstall, 30, confirmed she pulled three year old Caroline Kennedy from a pool during a birthday party at Ivan Steers home. The incident occurred while the nurse changed into a swimsuit and Caroline slipped under. Saltonstall declined to discuss details.

Washington A.A.P Jane Saltonstall Caroline Kennedy

Australia England Test Scoreboard Report

Australia 1st innings 237 England 1st innings Subba Row Ibn b Davidson 33 Cowdrey ec Grout b McKenzie 93 May c und b David SOM cu 26 Dexter na oul ah ae Burrington ni aut Sundries Total 238 Full 59 145 190 223 Bowling Davidson 33 12 54 2 McKenzie 25 4 SIf1 Mackay 22 4 34 0 Bensad 17 10 48 1 Simp son 14 5 47 0 Details of Play page 28

Australia England Ibn Davidson Pullar Benaud Cowdrey Ec Grout McKenzie David Som Dexter Na Burrington Mackay Bensad Simpson

Man Survives 11 000 Volt Shock In Sydney Suburb

A young building worker in Caringbah touched a 11 000 volt electrical cable while welding gear and was burned slightly. The outage affected a wide area for half an hour before he was admitted to Liverpool District Hospital.

Sydney Caringbah Genniro Giusti Liverpool Liverpool District Hospital

£1000 Stolen from Airport Office in Sydney

Thieves broke into the Mascoi offices of Australian Airport Services Pay Ltd in Sydney early today and stole almost £1000 in cash. Police are investigating the break in and urge anyone with information to contact them.

Airport Sydney Mascoi Australian Airport Services Pay, Ltd

Mother and six children killed in Apache County crash

A Navajo mother Elsie Smith aged 35 and six of her children died when a large truck crashed into a public utility near Gallup New Mexico. Witnesses described the scene as resembling a train wreck with bodies scattered and several children ages six to three. The truck driver escaped serious injury after being hurled through the windshield as the utility turned onto a side road. Three other children were not present at the time.

New York A. A Gallup New Mexico Elsie Smith

Laver Wins Wimbledon Title In Straight Sets

Australian Rod Laver defeated American Chuck McKinley in straight sets 6-3 6-1 6-4 to claim the 1961 Wimbledon men’s singles crown. Laver’s powerful serving and accurate volleying overwhelmed McKinley as crowds swelled on center court and Laver celebrated with a leap.

London Rod Laver Chuck” McKinley Laver McKinley Alex Olmedo Neale Fraser Lille

Ballast Train First On New Line

Melbourne reports history as a ballast train becomes the first to use Victoria’s 12 million pound standard gauge line. The test run from Wodonga to a distant work point carried empty wagons outward and returned with ballast. Freight services are planned from January 2 and passenger trains months later.

Melbourne Victoria Wodonga

Beer challenge as Dumbo the elephant defies drinkers

In Salisbury Southern Rhodesia a visiting circus issues a dare to town beer drinkers tonight. Pairs will attempt to outdrink Dumbo the baby elephant who allegedly drinks three gallons of beer without a stagger. The team that outdrinks the elephant without him turning pink wins.

Salisbury Southern Rhodesia Dumbo

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