Hopes for Geneva Summit Rise Amid Talks
Diplomatic contacts in Geneva foresee a summit after Foreign Ministers talks, with Britain pressing for a longer window while the United States and France favor a recess. Prime Minister Macmillan urged firmness in Berlin and openness to new arrangements, noting Khrushchev’s note as not terrifying but with far reaching implications. Australian PM Menzies to visit Bonn and Paris as UK plans review.
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Europeans In Congo Demand Endorsement After Assault
A group of about 10 Europeans insulted and threw tomatoes at the car of Maurice Van Hemeliyk, Belgium's Congo minister, during a roadblock interruption. Congolese Independence supporters cheered as the minister faced a provincial governor's review amid the Congo tour.
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Wide Search For Man Near Burra
Kevin Roy Flint of Urila Station is missing after a cold Saturday with sub-zero temperatures and light snow. Police organized a search party of about 20 at 6 am, later boosting to over 60 volunteers and plans for 150 more as the weather worsened. Flint is believed to be armed with a .22 rifle and possibly undergoing medical treatment, with authorities fearing exposure in the severe frost.
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Queen Attends Brilliant London Trooping Colour
Vast crowds celebrated the Queen’s official birthday in London as the Trooping the Colour pageant unfolded. The Queen rode side saddle on a chestnut with the Duke of Edinburgh and the Duke of Gloucester following in scarlet uniforms, while the Coldstream Guards faced potential suspension in September and a 41 gun royal salute marked the ceremony.
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Senate Approves Australian Delegation Visit
The U S Senate approves a Sunday congressional delegation to attend the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association meeting in Australia in November. The resolution now goes to the House for consideration and seeks authorisation for about £13 400 in expenses for the group.
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Governor General Inspects Cadets at Trooping of the Colour
Governor-General Sir William Stim surveys Royal Military College cadets during the annual Trooping of the Colour for the Queen's Birthday Parade. Accompanied by Major General J. G. N. Wilton and parade commander M. J. Dudman, cadets parade despite a blizzard sleet and 37 degree cold.
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Former MLA Arthur Drakeford Dies at ALP Conference
In Melbourne, 55 year old former MLA Arthur Drakeford collapsed and died during the ALP State conference last night. He was the son of late minister for air Arthur Drakeford, who served in Curtin and Chifley governments.
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ALP Pushes 35-Hour Week and Shopping Reform
State ALP calls for a 35 hour five day week with a ban on overtime and enforcement of one job one man. Conference also urges abolishing Saturday morning shopping and extending Friday night hours to 8 30 pm. Other motions vote for leave, single women priority, and safe long service awards amid leadership ballot confusion. Frank O'Sullivan linked to left group wins support.
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Cold Weather Sweeps Across N S W
Sydney reports extreme cold with widespread frosts and snow in the Southern Alps and Blue Mountains. Temperatures fell 10 to 18 degrees below normal, with a chilly southerly wind keeping city highs around 37 degrees as coastal towns like Yamba and Coffs Harbour reached 61 degrees.
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Parliament Likely To Be Called On Lismore Writ
The Speaker Roy Maher said a writ for Lismore election requires a parliamentary resolution. The seat voided in the Court of Disputed Returns after a recount flipped from Clyde Campbell to Jack Easter by two votes. A special election may be needed, risking representation until September.
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Fuchs to Be Released This Month
Klaus Fuchs, implicated in passing Western atomic secrets to Soviet agents, finishes his 14 year spying sentence this month. The former scientist, described as slight and unassuming, will be free to settle in Britain after serving time in gaol for the bomb project affair.
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