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Newspaper

Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Jul 25, 1960

Page

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Congo Premier Lumumba rejects force over Katanga crisis

The Congo Premier Lumumba told a press conference he opposes using arms to recover Katanga and favors a peaceful removal of Belgian troops. Katanga leader Tshombe announced an appeal to Kasavubu to form a United States of Africa confederation while seeking Western and African support. Lumumba met Hammarskjold in New York as Belgian troops reportedly evacuate Leopoldville and a UN force strengthens in the region.

London Aa.p Congo Lumands Katanga Ile Lae Smamba United Nations New York Tshombe Joseph Kasavabu United States of Africa Eliza Pathilie Kasavubu Lustiuns Kee U.N Ham Warskjonld Lumumba Hammarskjoeld Eisenhower Lumumbasidde Hammarskioeld TGTOW Hammankjoeld Leopoldville AUN Belgium Belaisné Gata Egy U.S Seapolmvliey Timberlake Canalan Antereng Aneier Edgar Deiweller Industria America Canada Ango Belpin USN Leopoldvite

Price Of Eggs To Fall In NSW In Aftermath Of Season

Freeian of the NSW Eggs Board announces lower prices for eggs amid poultry industry pressures. Retail rates for quality large and small hen eggs drop to 6d and 3s per dozen respectively, while duck eggs stay at 4s 6d. The move aims to align with higher costs and seasonal market conditions, with small farmers facing reduced wages and potential hardship across several districts.

Aish Whinfield Nsw Sealey Bund Poultry Farmers of Australia G. Syme Ty Pries Ratvcalady Tamworth Mc Syme Syove

Bandaranaike Sworn In Cabinet Hallmarks Sri Lankan Government

United Press reports Mrs Bandaranaike and her cabinet sworn in amid crowding at Government House Colombo. The ceremony saw Prime Minister Bandaranaike present to Governor-General Sir Oliver Beene. Defence and other key portfolios discussed as the new government forms.

Paris Manidiaraike Clomba Oliver Beene Nandaranaike

Short Circuit Knocks Woman Unconscious

Mrs. Coral Kathleen Clarke of Hacking Crescent Narrabundah was knocked unconscious for over half an hour by an electric short circuit yesterday. Canberra ambulance rushed her to hospital where she remained in stable condition late last night. Her eight year old son alerted neighbors who called for help. her hand suffered a minor burn from the shock.

Sworan Coral Kathleen Clarke Hacking Crescent Narrabundah Can Vera Clarke Lnell Ado Canberra

Canberra door-knock raises over five thousand for research

More than 5 300 was raised in Canberra for the Children’s Medical Research Foundation during a two hour door-knock appeal. About 600 volunteers visited households and cheques up to 50 were received. total ACT contributions exceed 13 000, surpassing the target.

Childrens’ Medical Research Foundation Canberra

Ceylon Finance Minister Rules Out Nationalising Estates

In Colombo Felix Dias Bandaranaike pledged that British owned tea and rubber estates in Ceylon would not be nationalised or expropriated, not even in the long term. He stressed a stable policy toward the estates amid postwar tensions.

Colombo A.a.p-Reuter Ceyon Felix Dias Bandaranaike Bandaransike Salamon Jandarsnarke

Ceylon Policy on Economy and Republic Direction

The new Finance Minister, youngest in cabinet, solidifies government push for full coinage policy and Sri Lanka’s move toward a republican constitution while remaining in the Commonwealth. He aims to persuade sterling and companies to align with local shares and management remains untouched. Sri Lanka Freedom Party contemplates Mrs Bandaranaike as the first elected president with executive powers.

Sirimpnd Bandaranaike

Missing Melbourne Boys Sought After Safe Crossing

In Sparno Creek a large search unfolds for four Melbourne youths who vanished near old mine shafts. Police warn of danger in the area as torches and horns mobilize residents, search parties extend 20 miles from Sparga Creek to Wakeville and back, with authorities withholding names pending confirmation.

Papala- Hon Sparno Creek Spareo Creek Sparga Melbourne

US Living Costs Reach Highest Ever Level

US living costs rose one fifth of one percent pushing the consumer price index to a new peak. The monthly advance marked the fourth consecutive gain in a climb that lifted prices across most major categories and contributed to a record high compared with the prior year.

Washington Reuter

TV appeal in Bondi kidnap case falls flat on police

Sydney report notes Thornes’ television plea for Graeme Thorne’s return drew dozens of calls none from kidnap suspects or Graeme himself. Police say the manhunt and public tips continue with no sighting of key figures or the 1948 Dodge seen near the school.

Sydney Bondi Graeme Thorne Thornes Sthiar Graeme Basil Thome Edward Street Thorne Tam TCN Gren Thorme Tom Pennant Hills

Fourth accident victim dies in highway crash

A 64 year old woman, Mrs. Flfried Illamik of Coolihah Crescent O Connor, died at 12 30 yesterday afternoon from injuries in a head on collision on the Festeral Highway. The crash, which occurred 16 miles from Can sora, claimed four lives including three other people.

Sanothet Festeral Flfried Illamik Coolihah Crescent O'Connor Cansora

Tibetan refugees in India total 21,000

New Delhi Reuters report cites an Indian Foreign Ministry spokesman saying the number of Tibetan refugees who have fled Chinese rule now totals 21,000 in India.

New Delhi Suntay Adp-Reuter India Indian Foreign Ministry

NSW road toll rises with weekend crash toll

Twelve people were killed in weekend road accidents in New South Wales and two others died yesterday, lifting this year’s toll to 80. Victims include Edward Willoughby, 28, of Bankstown, and others struck by hit run drivers. A separate fatal hit by a truck struck Jocco Arena who was acting as a flagman at a Water Bee project incident. Police say the truck driver may not know he struck someone.

Sydney New South Wales Sun Jocco Arena Compmt Villaswood

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Ongo Sibay Motton Wenstand Victoria Freewirman Ea Uoasd M. G. Whini Mrs. Bandaranaike Brice Wallner Braddon N. Hortge Children's Medical Research Foundation Bank, of B. Sord W. Inglis N. Johnson H. Franks Ceylon Thornes’ TV
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