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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

May 25, 1964

Page

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Decision On Blue Streak Likely Today At Woomera

Weather forecasts threaten possible firing delays for the 69-11 long rocket to be tested near Woomera. Air Marshal Sir Edouard Grundy and KW Boswell inspect final preparations as UK and Australian ministers plan to visit ahead of any launch decision set after weather checks and a 1 pm cut with updates to follow.

Woomera T Pan Edouard Grundy R 1 Ith Ministry of Aviation We Research Establishment KW. Boswell Avianion Julian Amery Frerry Fairhall

Baby dies after blue newborn found in Balmain backyard

A newly born baby boy, found blue and wrapped in newspaper in a Balmain backyard, died in Balmain Hospital after hours of treatment. An occupant reported the whimpering child and called an ambulance. the mother was also admitted in satisfactory condition.

Sydney Balmain Balmain Hospital Navy Pole Edge Pohos

Canberra Celebrations See Fewer Incidents and Quiet End

Vandalism and firecracker incidents were notably down in Canberra weekend festivities with one slight injury from a stray firework. No major property damage reported. police reflected on a generally quiet period amid higher shopping activity and a £10,000 retail spending total across the ACT. Sydney meanwhile faced two nights of severe disorder with multiple fires and injuries.

Yours Art W. J. Osborne Canberra Osborne Ainslie Sinthe Act Sydney

Campbell optimistic Bluebird hit by salt caused suspension fault

Campbell reports the salt build up in Bluebird suspension created vibrations during a trial run. Engineers say the issue stemmed from compacted salt in Washird’s suspension retard apparatus, not the track. After repairs and track checks, Campbell hopes to resume the attempt to exceed 400 mph.

Lake Eyre Donald Campbell Bluebird Campbell Folia Cobb Washird Uint Amery

Liberal pick Nigel Bowen to run in Parramatta by election

The Liberal candidate for the Parramatta Federal by election will be Sydney barrister Mr. Nigel Bowen. The by election follows the resignation of External Affairs Minister Sir Garfield Barwick to become Chief Justice of the High Court.

Q.C Parramatta Sydney Parramatta Sydney Nigel Bowen Garfield Barwick High Court

Southeast Asia peace talks on withdrawal verification

The Kuala Lumpur talks among Malaysia Thailand Indonesia and the Philippines considered a verified withdrawal from Malaysian Borneo. Prime Minister Tunku Abdul Rahman and Indonesian Foreign Minister Subandrio met with Mahanat Khoman and Lopez in the 6000 foot Malay hill resort amid summit plans. Sukarno signaled agreement to start withdrawal as soon as possible and verify it. The Australia troopship HMA Sydney departed Sydney with troops for Borneo under strict security.

Malaysia Indinesia Tokyo Malaysian Borneo Malayan Minster Tunku Abdu Rabi Mini Tun Abdu Razak Mhanat Mr. Lopez Dr. Subandrio Presen Sukarno Fix Mr. Lopes Subandan Lopes Australas Troomehip H.m.as Sydney Boren Defence Paltridge

Move To Oust Indonesians Move To Oust Indonesians

Liberal Club members plan at next week’s national conference to expel all Indonesian military personnel from Australian colleges. Representatives from most university Liberal clubs will attend in Melbourne. The WA branch urges allowing wheat sales to Mainland China to reduce trade dependence on Communist states. ANU will be represented by John King Pa Potter Graham Aliband and Graeme Lenny. Delegation seeks child endowment expansion to all students and condemnation of censorship abuses.

Suwany Liberal Club The Stuff College Royal Miliary College Dumtroon Melbourne W.A Ase China Australian National University Messrs John King Pa Potter Graham Aliband Graeme Lenny

Kidnapped Parisienne Found In Farmhouse

Mme Dassault, 65, kidnapped early yesterday as she returned home with her husband after a dinner, was found unharmed in an abandoned farmhouse near Senlis. A 36 year old Corsican suspect was arrested, with the two-man gendarmerie patrol discovering her guarded in the rural hideout after a daylong search around Paris.

Mme Dassault Paris M. Dassault Mme. Dassault Moe. Dassault Associated Press of America Senlis Genedamerie Senlis

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