Ambassador Waller Named to Washington Post
John Keith Waller, 50, a senior Australian diplomat and First Assistant Secretary, is appointed Australia’s new ambassador to Washington ending weeks of speculation. He will take up the post likely in late July after accompanying Mr. Hasluck on a tour of Asian capitals.
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Spooner Resigns From Cabinet Amid Reshuffle
Sir William Spooner resigns from the cabinet amid a cabinet reshuffle. The Prime Minister sought Spooner for ambassador to the United States, but Spooner refused, prompting his resignation as National Development and Civil Aviation portfolios adjust. The opposition questions the PM’s handling while Cabinet fills two posts.
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Resignation of Sir William from Cabinet in 1960s Australia
An analysis of Sir William’s cabinet resignation announced by Prime Minister Sir Robert in 1962 notes his long ministerial service including roles in Social Services and National Development. The move follows years shaping the Snowy Mountains Scheme and regional resource development, with emphasis on balancing private life and public duty.
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Campbell Declines Medical Test Before Bluebird Run
Donald Campbell, British driver, refused a CAMS medical examination before another speed run on Lake Eyre SA. Stewards asked after osteopath treatment. Campbell insists he races under FIA rules with an unrestricted licence. The stewards have not dropped the request.
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Economic Talks Begin Amid Signs Of Boom
The Treasurer Holt will present the Budget to Parliament on August 11. Ministers face deciding grant levels for the new financial year after an economy survey. They meet at the pre Budget Premiers Conference in Canberra next month. Authorities consider inflation risk and the effect of monetary controls while weighing quieter government spending. Cabinet worked late to firm policy before Sir Robert Menzies sails overseas.
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Fog Disrupts Canberra Air Traffic Delays Transport Ministers
Heavy fog shut Canberra airport from 8 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., delaying about ten aircraft. Several ministers en route to a cabinet meeting had their flights diverted to Cooma, causing travel delays for the delegation.
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Carillon on Lake Canberra Proposed in Jubilee Gift
Britain proposes a carillon in Canberra's central lake basin as part of a £250000 jubilee gift. The 36 bells would sit 60 ft from the southern shore with a promenade, four tiers, and a 10 ft water-level platform to accompany a future cultural centre.
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Summit peace talks blocked by Indonesian withdrawal row
Kuala Lumpur reports say the planned Tokyo summit is stalled as Indonesias insistence on troop withdrawal verification delays trilateral talks among Indonesia Malaysia and the Philippines. President Sukarno reiterated Indonesia will pursue its campaign against what it calls a neo colonial plot in Malaysia.
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Australian unit lands on Borneo to build Sabah roads
The first Australian troops to reach Jesselton in 20 years arrive in peace. The 200 men of the 7th Field Squadron under Major Frank Cross will construct roads, bridges and airfields for the Sabah state and stay six months, bringing lorries road rollers fracays excavators and other equipment.
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