Cabinet Reviews Experts Report on Greater Defence Spending Likely
Sir Robert pressed for progress reports on security and defence after a South-East Asia review. Cabinet aims to step up Australia’s defence programme with more manpower, possible national service, and stronger SEATO commitments Amid concerns over Indonesian Malayan tensions and a rapid arms build-up. A mission will assess medium-range bombers including TSR-2 as Canberra considers options from Britain the United States and France to replace the Canberra jet.
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Sir Robert
South-East Asia
Autralia
Australia
Malaysia
Malaysian Federation
Indonesia
Shiuis
Armed Services
Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee
Frederick Scherger
Cabinet
Garfield Barwick
South- East Asia
SEATO
Commonwealth Strategic Reserve
Malaya
R.A
Walston Han
Britain
Fascists Conduct Bomb Tests Marking Hitler Anniversary
British fascists observed the 30th anniversary of Hitler's rise to power by testing home made explosives in secluded Dorset forest hideouts near Bovington Camp. Two reporters alerted police who searched the area and will report to Scotland Yard, the Daily Mail said.
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London
P.-Reuter
Hitler
Germany
Daily Mail
Bkovington
Dorset
Scotland Yard
Canberra growth control questioned by Chamber leader
The Canberra Chamber of Commerce challenged the National Capital Development Commission over growth controls. The president R P Greenish alleged the NC DC used serviced land to restrain growth and questioned plans to average 6 000 new residents yearly. The commission denied using land to curb growth and said its planning remains flexible.
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National Capital Development Commission
Canberra
Chamber
Chamber of Commerce
R. P. Greenish
Greenish
N.C.D.C
Canberra Times
Commission
W.C.D.C
N.c.dc
Boxer Dies After Title Bout in Canberra
Cuban boxer Ramos knocked out Moore in a title fight. Moore collapsed in his dressing room an hour after the bout and never regained consciousness. He was 29 and died at White Memorial Hospital after his condition worsened. The referee stopped the match at the end of the 11th round.
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Sugar Ramos
Moore
Canberra
White Memorial Hospital
Ramos
Evacuation Planned for 7000 As Bali Volcano Erupts
Authorities plan to evacuate about 7000 people from Bali’s northeast beaches after Mt Agung’s eruption last week. Police boats have reached Buleleng port and more are en route. two Russian helicopters will airlift islanders from isolated areas. Volcanic ash and rock rain. at least 150 Balinese died or were missing, while Besakih temple worshippers defied authorities to stay.
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Mt. Agung
Agung
Besakih
den Pasar
Mount Agung
Milk Zoning Plan Raised
Milk vendors push zoning to cut costs and stabilise prices while fearing reduced competition and higher prices if zoning proceeds. Decisions pending after talks at the Ains ire Rex Hotel with vendors like C F Grunow and J Jarman confirming discussions and possible price impacts.
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Ains‘ire Rex
C. F. Grunow
O'Connor
J. Jarman
Milk zoning eyed to boost profits for vendors
Vendors push zoning to control milk runs while some oppose the plan as a curb on competition. The Canberra Milk Distributors Co Operative Society will discuss admitting Bega vendors, potentially triggering a zone ballot. A Bega manager warns against distributing milk to shops charging above standard prices.
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National Council of
Womers
H. G. McConnell
Sai
Bega Co-operative Society
R. G. Mertin
Canberra Milk Distributors Co- Operative Society
Electrical Trades Union
Canberra
W.M. O'Brien
Canberra Times
Bega Co- Operative Society
R. G.mertin
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U.K
Bali
N.C.C
Los Angeles
Davey Moore
Geraldine
Mrs. Moore
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