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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Jul 28, 1964

Page

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Parliament to honour Winston Churchill in brief post election pause

Britain’s parties pause pre election clashes in the House of Commons to pay tribute to Sir Winston Churchill. An all party delegation plans to honour his services, with a commemorative inscription to be placed in London. Churchill, aged, remains a longstanding MP with a long association in Parliament.

London Reuter Britain House of Commons Winston Churchill Winston Alec Douglas-Home Harold Wilsa Liberal Party Mrt Grimond Winton Haute Sea

Rail disaster in Lisbon leaves 93 dead

A train crash near Porto during a weekend holiday trip killed 93 people and injured 132. The wreck occurred when the rail car derailed and struck a viaduct, with mangled bodies, clothes, and debris strewn at the scene. An inquiry was ordered as 79 of the injured were hospitalized and 53 were released after treatment.

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Electras in service not unsound in Australia

Burene reports Electras in service not unsound after routine checks following a wing crack scare. Officials from Aeronautics and Ansett confirm inspections found no wing structure weakness, allowing Electras to resume operations while maintenance reviews continue.

Spakisarena Leunier Cowgill Melbourne Alectra Airraft Australia

Traffic law changes likely in September

Amendments to the traffic ordinance draft new restricted parking types and on the spot fines. Officials state changes will aim to improve road safety and curb violations. The plan, labeled by authorities, awaits final approval before coming into force.

Curt Jainest Inenor Frectlh Auvinory Council Department of Ide Carriey Tal Gupta Ruth Sidney

Soviet threats push Laos talks as Butler heads to Moscow

Mr Butler arrives in Moscow amid Soviet warnings to withdraw as cochairman of the Laos peace accord unless a new four nation conference is convened. The report notes Moscow’s insistence on a broader meeting, while Western allies seek a cautious, unified approach.

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Moon Rocket Mission Sparks Space Race Saga

An early report details a lunar satellite mission with plans to reach the moon, transmit images back to Earth, and showcase national space capabilities. It notes U S efforts and mentions figures and programs shaping the era's space exploration narrative.

First sitting in city for arbitration case

The Industrial Court will hear Canberra for the first time Wednesday with no ceremony to mark the union. The Amalgamated Engineering and Linon factions face a dispute over overtime and other matters. NSW authorities say Justice Dunphy and Justice Tose will preside. Notification cites section 109 of the Arbitration Act.

Jummonwealtty Canberra Arar Times New South Wales Pngineering Linon Metal Trades Plavers’ Federation Dogey Nsw Justice Dunphy Tose

Late News Report From Cairo cites casualties and unclear details

Fragmented wires report multiple casualties and disputed events in Cairo. The entry mentions authorities, possible rail and security forces action, and uncertain casualty figures amid chaotic details.

Five hours delay at airport from dense fog

A Melbourne airport suffered a five hour disruption as dense fog reduced visibility to under ten yards. The Department of Aviation announced the airport closed around 4:30 am and began to reopen around 10:15 am with air traffic lights delayed and operations suspended overnight.

Leanberrs Department of Aviation Loticinis Toy Evan Ansett

Hon Catherine Sidney to wed stockbroker Wilbraham

Government House announced the engagement of the Honourable Catherine Sidney the Governor General's daughter to Mr M J Wilbraham a English stockbroker and partner in D Q and Co Major and Mrs Bob Willand joined the Cheshire Yeomanry recently. The couple plan marriage after details of social duties and travel.

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Civic groups plan drive to stop milk price rise

A Canberra meeting of civic organisations planned measures to avert an imminent rise in milk prices. Mr Fraser noted the central pricing would likely stay with two brands, controlled by vendors, with zoning and distribution concerns discussed for area consumers.

Canberra Fraser Canberaldary Natrona Pry Hemi Autor Mr. Fraser

England Trounces Opponent in Hard Fought Test Match

A tangled report from a difficult test match describes England fighting back to reach a first innings score amid scattered mentions of players and teams. The piece references MATT and AU files, with chaotic lines referencing venues, teams, and events, but the core idea shows England's late effort to salvage innings in a long format game.

ED Trafford Pagland Matt

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