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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jun 30, 1964
Page
1
In the race at Wh for NeS, competitors vie for the top position as organizers seek a clear winner amid tight finishes and emerging frontrunners. Local clubs watch closely as athletes push to claim recognition and prize supports.
Three days after the Capital Development Commission announced 1964-65 land blocks would rise to about 2,100 from 14,000, auctions begin at Albert Hall for residential leases. Dr T H Harrison warns high prices crush young buyers while experts urge increased supply and ground rent reconsideration.
A string of break-ins across Fyshwick Queanbeyan and Lyneham left a five ton Bedford truck stolen from C4 coal and coke in Fyshwick, gates battered, and police led by Detective Sergeants Robinson Turner and colleagues investigating. Cigar ettes, cash, a tape recorder, a film projector, and food were stolen from several sites including the Macedonian Club Griffith State School Lyneham delicatessen and private homes. Police say juveniles may be involved and continue inquiries.
Brigadier General Saadi returned to Canberra from Jakarta saying Indonesia aims to form Malaysia per the Manila Agreement. He warned the duration depends on all parties but pledged a peaceful solution if possible. He claimed rebels in North Borneo were aided from outside and crushed in two weeks.
Malaysian Prime Minister Tunku Abdul Rahman warned the war in Borneo against Indonesian guerrillas would be prolonged. He urged mobilization, noted aid from Australia and New Zealand, and warned of Communist threats if support waned. He heads to London for a conference before touring the West.
The Beatles were offered four times to meet university students blamed for an egging incident at Brisbane Airport but declined and remained behind pane glass at Lennon's Hotel. About 3,000 fans packed Festival Hall for a later show, while crowds gathered around the Supreme Court gardens and George Street entrance. The State Governor was mentioned in coverage.
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