03 Jun 1963
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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jun 03, 1963
Page
1
The 81 year old Pontiff whose health deteriorated on Pentecost Sunday amid rising temperature and rapid pulse was propped on a bed with an oxygen mask as Vatican bulletins described his agonised struggle against death.
Vatican updates describe the pope's worsening stomach tumor and fading strength as doctors strive to ease pain. He blessed attendees in brief lucid spells, remained conscious through Pentecost, but showed signs of near death with rising temperature and pulse while prayers spread worldwide.
The Presbyterian Church in Canberra offered prayers yesterday for Pope John. The Moderator General, the Right Reverend Hoe or Clarkson, noted the Pope had devoted time in prayer toward better church understanding and helped bridge differences.
The Air Staff briefing outlines a mission led by Air Marshal Walston Hancock to France Britain and America. The team will assess strike reconnaissance aircraft as Canberra replacements and depart Australia mid June for about two months.
The Micklin government is set for a third term in Queensland with an estimated 45 seats in the 78 seat House as counting continues. At present the coalition and independents total 45, with A.L.P. at 27, Liberals 19, QLP 1, Country 26, NOLP 1, and independents 4. Specific seats under doubt include Tablelands Bowen and Toowoomba East while Dr. P. R. Delamothe challenges for Bowen and Mr. Hiltonm faces tightened margins in Carnarvon and Toowoomba East.
Reports from Chittagong and Coxs Bazaar say deaths from last week’s cyclone likely surpass 10,000 with official counts around 3,000 and disputed totals growing as relief work continues. About 400,000 people in a 500,000 population area lost homes and 5,000 boats were sunk by 130 mph winds and 15 hours of tidal waves. The Pakistan Army conducts relief and mass inoculations amid fears of epidemics.
Lois Kathleen Lang aged 40 died in a fire at a farm home in the Mallee. Her husband and four children found her in three inches of water in the bath after she reportedly tried to revive a flare up in the dining room. Police say she was engulfed by flames while tending the fire.
William Roy Keefe 65 of Gregory Street Griffith died after serious head and internal injuries and a fractured leg from a crash near Hotel Kingston. Fran cis Joseph Rees of Narrabundah was the car driver. A separate head on collision near Armidale NSW killed three, including two young brothers Simon Emmett 4 and Jeremy Emmett 3, with Gerard Emmett and a 14 month old sister hospitalized in critical condition. The NSW road toll for the year reached 351 with additional weekend fatalities across the countryside.
A 12 year old Cowra girl Jill Margaret Bailey was stabbed to death while riding a bicycle in River Park caravan park. A 19 year old man was detained and charged with murder after a woman reported seeing a man attack a girl. Detective Considine joined the inquiry in Cowra.
Mr. Mortimer holds a 2 135 vote lead over late candidate Russell’s 1961 majority with 4 500 votes left to count. Final tallies show Mortimer 19 774, Dyason 15 149, Kent 1 056, Mills 855, Ind Labs Clark 1 056, informal 657, total 38 070. Labour secretary Nicholls praised the strong result as a rebuke to the Menzies government. Opposition leader Calwell framed the result as a federal verdict against the government. FRASER Comment P, 9.
Fragmentary page note lists amusements and sports results with partial figures such as 2.25 and 27, reflecting a local station’s listings. The readable content mentions Sail Ads and general sports results without clear names or outcomes.
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