25 Jun 1962
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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jun 25, 1962
Page
1
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Prime Minister Menzies outlined a flexible plan for royal visits to Australia. He said the tour should be informal and targeted to occasions, not cities, with dates and routes to be decided after discussions with ministers. The Queen and Prince Philip were expected in mid February to mid March, possibly with other royals, for events including Canberra’s 50th anniversary.
A weather brief notes a historic low reading and cold conditions. The day recorded a minimum around 23.2 degrees and a high near 34.9, with west winds and occasional showers forecast.
Sydney Suita report says Austin Cummins won a two day national competition to be named Australia’s best private pilot after a tense final. Cummins dominated the exit tour and secured the top prize amid the contest atmosphere.
Prime Minister Mr Menzies said after a 30 day overseas tour he believed European Common Market nations would offer Britain reasonable terms for market membership. He stated they would not play the game too hard. The comments came at a press conference following his return.
Australian figures report that Commonwealth attitudes toward the expanded Market are warming. Menzies notes Britain seeks political strength in Europe while safeguarding Commonwealth interests. US officials prefer risk balanced ties with Australia and Britain, shaping postwar trade and alliance dynamics.
Telecast schedule notes a 7 30 pm start as Menzies discusses free trade and the Commonwealth. A Kennedy Administration stance on Britain's entry into Europe is outlined, with U S and Australia seeking broad access to European markets while balancing Commonwealth concerns. Menzies warns a September Commonwealth PMs conference could shape the outcome.
A 22 year old German passport holder was detained in Singapore on a warrant issued by Melbourne police over a Melbourne hairdresser shooting. Homicide detectives seized him after a hotel and nightclub search. The victim Joshua Liddell suffered critical injuries from a single bullet. German consulate said the suspect was German but not seeking legal counsel yet. Melbourne detectives travel to Singapore to apply for extradition.
Dutch authorities report a fresh Indonesian paratroop landing near the south coast town of Merauke in West New Guinea, about 40 miles from the Australian border. The assault involved 2 to 3 planes and more than 100 men, with air warnings and limited Dutch countermeasures recorded.
Ket Aviation Ltd reports a Cessna missing from a Marylands hangar after 38 gallons of fuel were drained to refuel the aircraft. Police and D C A officials in Western Australia hunt ailerons and track the WHERDT marked plane as alerts extend to all airfields from Adelaide to Sydney. The loss, revealed today by Peter Channs MacNeill, leaves authorities baffled with no clear motive or leads.
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