Tunku Shortens Overseas Trip Amid Singapore Riots
Our Singapore correspondent reports a fierce race riot connected to opposition to President Sukarno have erupted in Singapore. Malaysian Prime Minister Tunku Abdul Rahman has cut his overseas trip short by six days for urgent and important reasons, promptly returning to address the situation.
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Calwell to seek Victoria executive post in AVP
The Leader of the Opposition Mr Calwell announced he would seek election to the State Executive of the AVP in Victoria. Dr Cairns nominates in Yarra and Labour faces strong union opposition, with tension over the party's future direction and internal power balance.
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Engine burns after landing on Cessna
A twin engine Cessna owned by Mal Nireralt of Ionamunides developed a port engine fire after landing at the airfield. The blaze was extinguished by airport fire department before further damage occurred. Estimated damage about £40. Full engine inspection due this morning as passengers looked on at the terminal.
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Cattle and drovers trapped by plains snow
A small plane ferried food to stranded drovers and about 50 cattle on the Plains nine days after heavy snow trapped the herd. The cattle, valued around £31,000, face possible starvation as rescue plans await a larger aircraft to drop fodder. Miss Ruby Cochran owns the herd with her nephew, and rescuers fear heavy losses if relief is delayed.
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Pustite
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Cochran
Record numbers rise on A.CT reveny housing list
A quarterly housing return shows the waiting list growing to 5 374 entries this March, with more than 3 800 on bachelor flats and family flats. The Department of the Interior details allocations, removals, and new housing orders as public servants gain priority.
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Malaysia to Fund Defence via Five Year Plan Aid
The Malaysian government announced a second five year development plan totaling Milas dollars to meet defence commitments. The move follows pressure from Western allies as regional tensions rise and Singapore and Indonesia report unrest and studies suggest a shift in policy away from social aid to defense spending. The statement attributed by Kuala Lumpur officials notes the need to fund security measures while maintaining broader development goals.
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Historian in Hospital in Australia War Coverage
Renowned war historian De CR Wo Bean, aged 84, lies seriously ill at Moma Vale Hospital Sydney. Best known for Official History of Australia in the First World War, he served as an official war correspondent landing with the 1st Battalion at Gallipoli on April 25, 1915.
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Australia
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Middlesex Draw Narrow Even Without Final Hit
Late cricket briefs report Middlesex on 7.285 drawn with 1 1/240 dec. Frown 147 dec and art 2/60 noted. Three wins recorded. Badght stopped play.
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Canberra TAB names new ACT Totalisator Board chair
Former Commissioner of Taxation A and J D O Sullivan will chair the ACT TAB for three years. Other directors include B W Elliman a Canberra businessman H Snedden solicitor F S Bennet ACT Council of Race Clubs member B Owens public accountant. Board to raise funds and arrange bets with Victoria NSW. aims independence from government and to establish premises and cross‑border arrangements with NSW and Victoria.
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