Defence leaders meet to review South East Asia situation
Defence chiefs of Australia Britain and New Zealand met in Canberra yesterday to assess the military situation in South East Asia. They will discuss at the political level next week the Malaya Indonesia dispute over a Malaysian federation plan. Reports said Indonesia is unlikely to use force to block federation.
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Australia and Britain map Southeast Asia defence talks
The Australian High Commissioner to Malaya T K Critchley returns to Canberra for consultations on the Indonesia Malaya dispute. Senior ministers plan talks with Britain's Commander-General in South East Asia, Earl of Selkirk, amid Defence Committee meetings and plans for the Malaysia Federation involving Malaya Singapore North Borneo and Sarawak with Brunei.
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Brunei
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Runaway End Loader Kills Three Cyclists in Melbourne
Three cyclists, Kenneth Anchen 34 Altona Albert James Wallace 40 Altona both PMG employees and Graham Leslie Dunn 22 Brookown were killed when an unmanned front end loader broke away from a truck at the intersection of Millers and Kororait Creek Roads in Alfons. The machine rolled 100 yards after knocking down a cyclist and crashing into a signpost before stopping near a wire fence.
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Kenneth Anchen
Altona
Albert James Wallace
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Graham Leslie Dunn
Brookown
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Kororoit Creek
Short Circuit Ignites 1957 Goliath Station Wagon
A noon blaze in a Bunda Street parking lot destroyed the 1957 Goliath station wagon due to a wiring short circuit. Owner John William Toseland of Duntroon unharmed. Fire units from Ainslie and Forrest halted flames, which melted the front bumper and chrome. steam rose as crews finished.
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John William Toseland
Duntroon
Ainslie
Forrest
Royal Regatta Draws Tasmanian Crowds in Hobart
More than 10 000 Tasmanians gathered in Hobart to witness the Royal Regatta as yachts battled squally seas. The Queen and Prince Philip, aboard the royal yacht Britannia, greeted spectators while a 21 gun salute echoed along the Derwent River. The couple spoke on Tasmania’s development and the value of sport and recreation as infrastructure projects like the Tasman Bridge were outlined for the Duke by Public Works Minister Sharp.
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National Library of Australia to get new five storey building
National Capital Development Commission prepares working drawings for a Canberra library to house 1 250 000 books. Outline design approved by Council and Cabinet, with a model to be shown publicly and to the Queen on March 11. The library aims for simplicity and future growth within the Parliamentary Triangle.
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Parliamentary Triangle
Canberra
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National Capital Planning Committee
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Lake
US Proposes Fresh Terms at Geneva Test Ban Talks
United States offers to debate Soviet proposals on eliminating foreign missile bases or creating nuclear free zones. William C. Foster backs resuming three power sub committee talks after general debate and supports plenary sessions on broad disarmament as the 17 nation conference weighs next steps. Italy suggests the conference could appoint an international commission to supervise a test ban until a permanent body is formed.
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Unions Declare Canberra Day Public Holiday
Unions award a public holiday on Monday for Trades and Labour Day affecting shop and garage employees and tradesmen. Retail stores close while banks and post offices offer usual services. some mixed businesses stay open. A unions picnic is set for Northbourne Oval Tuesday week March 12 to celebrate Canberra Day.
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