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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jul 22, 1961
Page
2
A roving cameraman captures two unusual angles of Canberra showing a fresh perspective on the Australian National University as viewed by locals and visitors.
Prime Minister Macmillan said a September 12 conference may be held in Accra to discuss Britain joining the European Common Market. Officials note no venue has been chosen while Commonwealth nations consult. ministers plan meetings to gauge Commonwealth reactions before a formal statement.
The Colombo Plan Council named Sashichira Matsui as director of the Colombo Plan Bureau at the Japanese Embassy in Thailand. He becomes the first Asian to hold the post, succeeding J K Thompson, with the appointment taking effect in December.
The Japanese economic committee proposes a joint Japan Australia trade panel to promote industrial cooperation. Australian leaders reportedly support the move and foresee collaboration on mineral resources like iron ore coke and bauxite with Japanese experts and technologists aiding development.
An earthquake centered about 17 miles northeast of Athens shook the Greek capital early yesterday. Described as weak, it caused reported casualties and property damage with the epicenter near Mount Prendelis.
Australian mineral output grew last year despite weak prices and marketing hurdles. Coal, copper, iron ore, zinc, tungsten and titanium led gains while exports fell due to price dips and voluntary restrictions. Mineral imports rose to 98.5 million pounds, crude oil contributing seven percent of mineral trade.
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