Australia backs Malaysia plan to unite Southeast Asia
Australia’s cabinet affirms direct concern in stabilising Southeast Asia and supports Malaysia as a path to orderly decolonisation. Sir Garfield Barwick says Malaya links justify federation with Singapore, Borneo, Sarawak and Brunei as a united Malaysia amid Indonesian opposition and British action.
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Malaysia
South-East Asia
Garfield Barwick
Australia
Garfield
Malaya
Menzies
Singapore
British Borneo
Sarawak
Brunei
Manila
Indonesia
Philippines
Australia Seeks Entry Into Asia and Far East Region
In Manila the Economic Commission for Asia and Far East opens debate on extending the region’s geographical scope to include Australia. Australian delegate R. L. Harry moves the measure amid emphasis on urgent trade needs and deficits affecting the area.
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Manila
Bidault interview sparks British French snub and debate
The Mail calls Bidault’s BBC interview the biggest British snub since the Common Market talks breakdown. French officials say they find it hard to understand Britain broadcasting Bidault, an enemy of de Gaulle, whose aim is alleged to be overthrow. Panorama host Roderick MacParquhar questions Bidault about his chances, while the program’s framing labels him a lonely, past figure with uncertain French support.
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British Broadcasting Commission
Bidault
de Gaulle
United Press
Resistance Council
Europe No. 1
BBC
Britain
Brussels
London
WAC
de Caulle
Panorama
Roderick MacParquhar
M. Bidault
Maucharquhar
France
RAN to join Asian Fleet for two months of exercises
The Royal Australian Navy will deploy six ships with about 2400 personnel to operate with the British Commonwealth Strategic Reserve in South East Asian waters for two months beginning later this month. Defense Minister Townley announced the plan, noting the force will form half of Australia’s combat fleet.
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Australia
Commonwealth
Commonwealth Strategic Reserve
South-East Asia
Earl of Selkirk
Canberra
Malaysia
Malaya
T. K. Critchley
Indonesia
Britain
Royal Australian Navy
Townley
Ra.n
British Commonwealth Strategic Reserve
Five finalists named in Canberra Day Princess contest
The five finalists in the Canberra Day Princess competition are Elly van Keulen Margaret Ochiltree Inta Skuja Belinda Fingleton and Robyn Rollason. Barbara Kosseck of Narrabundah won the Miss Charity title in the Canberra Day Jubilee Princess Competition.
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Elly van Keulen
Margaret Ochiltree
Inta Skuja
Belinda Fingleton
Robyn Rollason
Barbara Kosseck
Narrabundah
Opposition Leaders Break With Brunei Revolt Ties
Two leaders who backed Sheikh Azahari last year dissociate from his policies in a joint U N memorandum. The Sarawak United People's Party filed the document for Brunei North Borneo and Sarawak as petitions move to hearings for a proposed federation. Surmndang of the Basok Monogun Party says safeguards are needed in the federation plan.
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Sheikh Azahari
Brunei
U.N
Sarawak United People’s Party
North Borneo
Sarawak
U.N. Special Committee On
Mr Azahar
North Berne
Basok Monogun Party
Surmndang
Mall readying for Prime Minister visit amid final fittings
Crews worked through the night at the three floor mall as painters carpenters and electricians finished interior work. A spokesman for Lend Lease Development Pty. said most preparations would be done by 7 am with staff continuing until five minutes before the Prime Minister and Dame Pat Menzies arrive at 10 am for the opening.
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Lend Lease Development Pty. LW
Mr. Menzies
Pattie Menzies
Miss Barbara Kosseck Wins Miss Charity Title in Canberra
Barbara Kosseck of Narrabundah, aged 17, won the Miss Charity title at the Canberra Day Jubilee Princess Competition. She raised funds for the Police Boys and War Veterans Welfare Committee and received a gold wristlet watch and £50. Finalists announced: Margaret Ochiltree, Robyn Rollason, Belinda Fingleton, Inta Skuja, and Elly van Keulen, chosen from 26 entrants. The event raised over £5,000 for charity.
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Barbara Kosseck
Narrabundah
Barbara
Siva
Police Boys and War Veterans’ Welfare Committee
J.H. Kosseck
Department of Air
Charity
Rex
Caneberra
Margaret Ochiltree
Duntroon
Duntroon Chapel Fund
Robyn Rollason
Canberra Lions Club
Koomarrt House
Belinda Fingleton
Canberra Yacht Club
A.C.T
Red Cross Society
Inta Skuja
Larke Hoskins
Koomarn House
Elly van Keulen
Tom Donoghoe
Far West
Canberra
Queanbeyan
Lady Oliver
Red Cross
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Ari Rag
Anteam Diary
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Race
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