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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Jun 11, 1964

Page

3

Australia defences praised as US allies share burden

Sir Howard Beale, ex ambassador, tells a press conference that Americans expect Allies Australia Britain and France to shoulder more of the defence load. He notes expected rises in Australia’s defence budget while stressing the US is aware of lower defence spending relative to GDP. He reports ongoing wheat and meat export discussions with the United States and confirms talks with Mr McNamara on the TEX bomber delivery. Sir Howard plans no immediate return to politics and will seek public service roles. He also met Prime Minister Sir Robert Menzies at Parliament House.

America Australia South-East Asia Howard Britain France Holt Beale China Russia U.S McNamara RAAF Robert Menzies Parliament House

Australia Opposed To Sovereignty Over Nauru

The Australian Government was not prepared to grant Nauru full sovereignty, citing the continent’s political integrity and obligations to 5.2 million Australians. Negotiations weighed options for resettlement on Curtis Island while phosphate resources dwindled. Reg Wall Marsh, the special representative for Nauru, refuted calls for independent statehood during debates with Soviet questions.

Nauru Australia Reg. Wall Marsh Curtis Island Queensland Marsh Pavel Shakhov

Defector Pontecorvo Nominated for Soviet Academy

Professor Bruno Pontecorvo, the British nuclear physicist who defected to the Soviet Union in 1950, is among 592 scientists nominated for the title of Academician and Corresponding Member of the Academy of Sciences of the USSR, Soviet news reported yesterday.

Moscow Dednesday A.P.- Reuter Bruno Pontecorvo Soviet Union Academy of Sciences of the USSR Yester

June 29 Likely Date For New Union Formation

Canberra unions plan to form a branch of the Federation with seven unions backing the move. H Wilson, organiser of the Sheet Metal Workers' union, said final arrangements would be made after a meeting. On June 29 federal officials would visit Canberra to finalize the branch and ensure it works with the ACT Trades and Labour Council while preserving the basic wage increase against over-award payments.

Forme H. Wilson Wilson Sheet Metal Workers’ Union Canberra Fetal Trades Federation d Avc.t Ur. A. Horsborough Commonwealth Council of the Amalgamated Engineering Union J. Heffernun Fulso A.C. Trades and Labour Council Pat

All-Bran cereal promises regularity with natural bulk

Kellogg's All-Bran is advertised as a healthful breakfast cereal rich in bulk to ease constipation. The ad touts vitamin B12 calcium and phosphorus, claiming it is a safe pleasant way to stay regular unlike harsh purgatives and urges daily use with milk and sugar.

Kellogg's

Minnser Ship Finds Vast Weather Camp Near Sea

United States research ship Minnser reports discovery of a vast weather camp near the sea while Malayan events unfold. Photographers are developing photos of the scene with officials confirming the find.

Penang United States Minnser

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