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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

May 27, 1964

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Neutral Forces Recapture Town Meeting On Laos Call By Chinese

Reports say China signaled possible expansion of Indochina talks while Lao fighting continues. In Vientiane General Amkha Soukhavong reported neutralist forces shifting tanks and troops to Muong Kheung and Muong Soui as Phouma allies push a winter offensive. Washington backs Phouma amid communist guerrilla pressure in Laos and South Vietnam as President Johnson reviews military actions with SEATO Secretary-General Konth Suphamongkhoan.

Laos Vientiane Amkit Soukhavong Souvaninaums Muong Kheung Pathet Lao Wen Kongts Amkha Mivong Soui Weil ME le Iedale Mt Ban Na Jars Washington United States Syes Johnson South Vietnam White House Mr. Konth Suphamongkhoan South-East Asia Treaty Organisation

No Parking Sign Bolts To Dome At Australian Academy

A no parking sign appeared on the dome of the Australian Academy of Science building on Monday night. Staff cannot remove it and fear fire brigade specialists may be needed to retrieve the sign from the rooftop. The fire brigade said they are standing by for further instructions.

Australian Academy of Science Academy Canberra

Winter Arrives With Snow Across Australian Regions

The A C received its first snowfall of three to four inches at Bull's Head and four to five inches at Kosciuska Chalet. Snow fell across Victoria and the Snowy Mountain area, with three inch falls at Mount Canobolas and Spencers Creek. Temperatures ranged from 22 to 75 degrees, and rain was widespread north to south.

A.C Bull's Head Kosciuska Canberra Victoria Mount Canobolas Orange Spencers Creek Snowy Mountain Barrington Tops Walcha Bellingen Melbourne Weather Bureau

No Change in Visiting Hours at Community Hospital

The Hospital Board has taken no action on extending visiting hours since a January 1963 board approval. Secretary A. J. Tozer said doctors and nurses were not consulted and the current hours are 3 to 4 pm on four days and 7 to 8 pm on three days, with unlimited hours for parents in the children's ward.

Hospital Board A. J. Tozer Tozer

Victorian Friday stoppage threatens services across Melbourne

The Trades Hall Council disputes committee representing 39 unions voted to halt the stoppage starting at midnight Thursday. Trains trams and some buses may cease, with possible cuts to electricity and gas. The secretary warned further action if demands are unmet, while railway workers face a Commonwealth ban. A Sydney waterfront stop four hours to discuss job delegates conference and Waterside Federation plans.

Melbourne Trades Hall Council Disputes Committee T.H.C Trades Hall Council M. C. Jordan Bolte A.C.T.U Victorian Railways Commonwealth Industrial Court Railways Commissioners Mre State Electricity Commission Hazlewood Sydney Hall Sydney Sydney Town Hall Waterside Workers’ Federation A.L.P Fedey Uly

Australian architect calls for national design of Parliament House

Melbourne architect Robin Boyd urged a national competition for Parliament House design with Australian judges to reflect the country’s lifestyle. He criticized the American Embassy style in Canberra as stage setting and urged modern, monumental architecture to define Canberra’s image. The Canberra talk noted the city’s development since 1958 and urged a unifying, high standard for future projects.

Australia Parliament House Robin Boyd Melbourne Boyd Canberra Council of Adult Education of Australia Australian National University America National Capital Development Commission Ira

Architect compares ANU campus to Disneyland in Canberra

Adelaide architect quoted by Mr Boyd at the Canberra architects convention describes the Australian National University campus as Disneyland with bold contrasts. He notes three to four violently different styles built cheek by jowl across the ANU.

Boyd Adelaide Canberra Australian National University Disneyland A.N.U

Architecture as Stage for Public Image Falls Flat

In an attractive atmosphere critics describe architecture as a public relations tool creating a stage setting for effect. The speaker notes many take architecture too seriously and view it as a society record, which they find insulting.

UN Troops Under Fire Near Kyrenia in Cyprus

United Nations personnel from Canada's 22nd Regiment faced heavy fire from Turkish Cypriot positions on hilltops in the Kyrenia Bellapais area. The exchange ended around 9.55 am local time as the regiment began cease fire negotiations led by Lieutenant Colonel Andrew Woodcock. Turkish Cypriot officials claimed seven more hostages were seized, bringing the total to 98 with 17 accounted for. The UN expects strong action on the hostage issue when UN representative Galo Plaza returns from New York.

Nicosia A.A. P.reuter United Nations Canada Ee 22Nd Kyrenia Ee Ys Andrew Woodcock Turki Ype Kyrenia Bellapais Galo Plaza Cyprus New York

Submarine fires two long range missiles pushing nuclear force reach

A submerged U S Navy submarine successfully fired two Polaris A 3 missiles yesterday, advancing the nation toward a global rocket force capable of striking distant targets. The test marked a step closer to establishing a credible deterrent and power projection.

U.S Cape Kennedy LS. Navy

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