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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

May 26, 1964

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Peru Soccer Riot Tragedy Triggers 30 Day Suspension

A deadly riot at a Peru stadium during an Argentina qualifier led to 350 deaths and injuries. President Belaunde declared 30 days of constitutional suspension to investigate, as police battled crowds and a hospital influx overwhelmed staff.

Belaunde Punerees Argentin Cromach i Palional Stadivany I Decitian Reuter Starlal Lee the Elie Ich

Australian troops reinforce Borneo operations from Sydney

The first Australian troops since operations began in Malaysia depart Sydney aboard HMAS ... a strong detachment to Vib Eiht Anti Aircraft Reipuery. Engineers and technicians, forming number five squadron, join RACAL fighter squadrons as part of a strategic reserve. They will aid airfield and bridge construction and preservation tasks.

Borneo Malaysia Indoneshe Acamt Royal Australian Butterwoody Mahia O Ommaing

Weather fragment reports below normal temperatures yesterday

The available text notes a low temperature reading and mentions weather conditions across western and southern regions. It appears to reference rainfall and forecast patterns but the exact values and locations are unclear due to the garbled OCR.

Government Aid Considered for Canberra Scout Buildings

The Department of the Interior would cover up to one third of future Boy Scout Association buildings in Canberra, as discussed at the Canberra-Monaro area meeting. Minister Amin signalled subsidies, with eligibility tied to available funds and phased payments upon certification of work, aiming to aid growth of Canberra scouts amid rapid city development and high construction standards.

Department of the Interior Boy Scout Association Canberra Canberra-Monaro Amin Aret Coninmis Sueroal Mer R.A. Hohnen Ank Appia Comds Proeres Althowel Fiese Wal F. R. Carey G. Coleman Wis WF. Johns Sir Hohnen Patrick Mu €Iasern

Blue Streak Rocket Blast Delayed by Weather

A countdown for the Blue Streak launch is postponed due to technical prep delays and weather. Officials say a 48 hour countdown may be needed if the original clock was halted, with checks continuing as forecasts and sleet improve.

Horrorscope The Director of the Weapons Research Establishment

The Director Mr R W Boswell recounts a warned hint not to launch a new project as TAEDA officials set Thursday as the new date for a test of a Y2-ton rocket on a thousand mile course. An RAAF WLP aircraft arrived from Adelaide with the British Minister for Supply amid overcast conditions before the hold decision at Pairhall.

Weapons Research Establishment R. W. Boswell Taspan TAEDA Western Australian Hikorie Paret Hedhina RAAF WLP Orf Adelaide Nichia Amely Osustentian Pairhall

Neutral Outpost Lost In Laos

Mueong Kheung, Neutralist HQ on the Plain of Jars, fell to Pathet Lao and North Vietnamese forces after a 12 hour battle. Fighting around Muong Soui continues as Communist units attack from north and south. Prince Souvanna Phouma offers to attend a Geneva conference only if a cease fire is in place and Pathet Lao retreat to original positions.

London A.ap Mueong Kheung Kong-Le Plain of Jars Pathet Lao Ministry of Defence Vientiane Muong Soui Muong Kheung Vietminh Laos Souvanna Phouma

Bluebird Fault Still Unsolved at Lake Eyre

Bluebird mechanics labored through the day and night as a storm gathered over Lake Eyre. Donald Campbell ordered day and night shifts to replace suspension units believed fouled by salt, with one leg sticky but others seemingly sound. The team aims to test suspension at rest and hopes to ready the car by Wednesday morning.

Lake Eyre Bluebird Malcorina Station Army Donald Campbell Campbell

Prices on the Stock Market Feature in Canberra Times

Canberra Times launches a new finance feature with a comprehensive daily survey of buying and selling rates on securities. The Stock Exchange section provides up to date price movements and market analysis for investors and readers.

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