08 Jun 1963
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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jun 08, 1963
Page
1
The Queen announced 14 new Australian Knights and a promotion in the Birthday Honours in Canberra and London. Among the recipients are 12 Knights Bachelor and three Knight Commanders of the British Empire, including four from Canterbury. Eleven Canberra men and one woman received lesser honours as about 200 Australians were recognised.
The Queen announces the honors, rewarding 132 women among many for services across public life. Recipients include Admiral Brington, Sir Henry Leonard, Ian Munro McLennan, and notable Australians in industry, medicine, law, and public service.
A historical notice lists senior commanders and officers receiving British Empire honors. Major-General Noel William Simpson, Mervyn Francia Brogan, and others are named for long service and distinguished duty, with mentions of their roles in World War II and postwar commands. The page notes continued coverage on the next page.
A Canberra defamation suit ends with a £1000 judgment against The Federal Capital Press of Australia Pty Ltd for articles in The Canberra Times dated October 4 and 5 1962. Justice Dunphy found the publication bona fide fair and accurate in reporting House of Representatives proceedings and as expressions of opinion on a matter of public interest.
London report: Secretary for War John Profumo leaves office after admitting to lawmakers that he lied to the House about a relationship with Christine Keeler. Christine Keeler says the affair ended to protect Profumo’s career. Prime Minister Macmillan faces security questions as a probe possibility looms.
Aloysius Lucky Gordon, a Jamaican jazz singer, was jailed for three years at the Old Bailey for assaulting 21 year old model Christine Keeler and causing actual bodily harm. Jury found Gordon guilty. co defendant Gordon was acquitted of intent to maim or disfigure. Keeler appeared in court in a yellow shirt and jacket.
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