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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Jun 11, 1963

Page

2

Setback for Laotian Neutralists Amid Mountain Struggle

Reports say Laotian Neutralists withdrew toward an airstrip at Muang Hang in the north as two battalions of air force troops under General Phooti defend the area. The Neutralists faced attacks on Phou Phong Mountain and Lat Bouac as Communists briefly seized the peak before being repelled by neutralist and allied forces.

Torgy Mung Laoroons Dong Dane UPA Phou Phong Lat Bouac Mauntain Ing

Poor Start to Wall Wheat Crop in Western Australia

Perth reports a poor start to the wheat season with forecasts revised downward. WA Farmers' Union president says this is the worst start in 435 years as wet weather halts about 10,000 grain producers. South-West forecasts warn of rain and storms across districts.

Perth Montay Wi Maiey He WA Farmers’ Union Dowerin Jem Reeth Perth Weather Bureau Agnera Rayn

Milk Pay Change Favoured by NSW Milk Board

Sydney reports the NSW Milk Board endorsing a shift to payment for quality. Chief accountant Rex Coomes will travel to England in July for three months to study the new system. Chairman Ferguson says current methods are outdated and unfair, seeks radical reform and plans an official report.

Sydney Nsw Mik Board Rex ‘Coomes England Goomes Milk Board Ferguson

Fatal Cave-In Near Parkesburg Claims a Worker

A construction worker Arthur Boggs died in hospital after being pulled from a cave-in near Parkesburg. Rescue teams continued seeking a second missing worker with little hope of survival.

Parkesburg West Viregina Arthur Boggs Associated For America T Cam

Heroes Welcome Everest Climbers Return to Katmandu

The American Everest expedition arrived in Katmandu to a hero’s welcome with cheers and letters from home. Ambassador Henry Stimson and many officials walked miles to greet them, though climber Lars Jernstad suffered frostbite and limped with ski poles after a three day march from the summit.

Welcom Katmandu Nepal Katnan Henry Stephenson Lair Jerstad Hell Everest

Timely Rain Ends South China Dry Spell

Timely rain fell in South China from May 31 to June 6 ending a long dry spell that began last autumn. The New China Newsagency reported via a British United Press dispatch from Tokyo.

South China London New China Newsagency

Asian dairy venture targets New Zealand milk exports

New Zealand Dairy Production and Marketing Board teams with a Bangkok supplier Pop Dairy Pipes to build a plant and process condensed and evaporated milk from New Zealand. Thailand is identified as a key market with substantial imports of sweetened condensed and evaporated milk. Construction slated to begin immediately as the Thai government welcomes the project and awards pioneer status.

Aington Mondiy Azeowimyt Zeakand Bangkok New Zeeland Pyrinip Zeshid Dairy Production and Marketing Board Directo Pop Dairy Pipe Shucts Dairy Board Thailand

Dw’s promotes D.3s luxury fur slippers

A DJ’s exclusive advert showcases D.3s ankle length fur slippers with soft quilted lining in multiple colors and sizes. The ad invites customers to come in after skiing or at home to try the snug booties and emphasizes winter coziness.

Magine Dw's

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