31 Jul 1962
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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jul 31, 1962
Page
1
Secret Dutch Indonesian talks on West New Guinea's future went well and will continue the next day. Diplomatic sources said negotiators aim for a peaceful settlement though Indonesia has been assembling men and matériel in case talks fail, according to AAP.
Dutch and Indonesian negotiators in Washington face friction over a phased handover of West New Guinea while Jakarta reports clashes near Kaimana. Indonesia seeks swift authority transfer as Dutch evacuate women and children from six major towns under Operation Spectrum.
Scene shows derailed coaches scattered on wooded slopes below the viaduct seven miles from Dijon France. The Paris Marseilles express crash last Wednesday claimed thirty eight lives and left many injured as rescuers comb the wreckage.
Sydney reports that James Taylor, head of the Exclusive Order of Plymouth Brethren, ordered changes permitting limited union ties and sport, allowing living with non members, radio and TV in homes, and eating with outsiders. A warning against alcohol dangers was issued.
Mr Pead urged immediate action to establish north and southside ambulance stations as Canberra lacks a permanent depot. He blamed repeated temporary setups and warned delays endanger emergencies while hospital expansions threaten current facilities.
In Perth, Prime Minister Menzies rejected the idea that European Common Market talks had stalled. He said every option would be exhausted before declaring a deadlock, noted that Mr Bury’s resignation showed his views did not reflect the government, and affirmed Australia’s aim to preserve Commonwealth preferences while engaging constructively with the market negotiations.
The Prime Ministers' conference is set for London on September 10. NZ political correspondent says Mr. Holyoake sent a lengthy cable to Prime Minister Macmillan, expressing concern over Common Market talks. No reply had been received by last night as Europe warns of potential danger to unity if negotiations stall.
Sydney Monday see no change in Holden car prices as General Motors Holden confirms new models. The Holden Premier debuts at £1,419/00/3 after a Sydney preview, with dealers already delivering orders and country dealers notified by telegram.
A Sydney family loses £31,000 saved over 30 years when a safe in a Hillston garage is broken into. The haul includes mostly outmoded King George VI notes two-thirds of which remain legal tender, a banking official stated.
Professor Arndt head of Economy at ANU says Mr Bury's speech offered the soundest balanced analysis of Britain's Common Market entry for Australia. He notes short run little impact, possible long term gains, and that rural small industries have up to ten years to adjust. He condemns protectionist contrasts and urges protecting industry interests. Continued Page 6
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