Comet Ikeya Seki Draws Canberra Crowds Before Blink
Hundreds of Canberrans rose early to glimpse the Ikeya Seki comet from Ree Hill Black Mountain and nearby lookouts. Astronomers photographed it with high powered telescopes and predict it will fade but remain visible to the naked eye for about two weeks, with Halley’s comet expected in 4 years and Tycho Seki possibly returning in 400 years.
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Trains Crash Kills Youth in Liverpool Smash
A 19 year old youth Waren Liwardack of iCarney Helgtts was killed and four others injured when a train collided with another near Liverpool Stevon at about 11 50 this morning. The two rear carriages telescoped and passengers were rushed to Liverpool Hospital with several feared trapped in twisted wreckage. authorities reported the crash involved a passenger train bound for Albury travelling around 40 mph. emergency crews and ambulances attended the scene.
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Afro-Asian Conference Talks Continue in Algiers
In Algiers delegates from Afro-Asian nations meet over plans for a November summit. No decision yet on joining or postponing the assembly as observers warn the talks could clash with China’s push to delay the Bart conference.
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Fight on for Rhodesia and Britain in postwar talks
Fragmented wartime notes describe British and Rhodesian figures debating independence and constitutional actions. Private Kelliher and Mr Chipp emerge as central names as London warns Britain will act to restore order if Rhodesia seizes control. An auction record cited as 188 sterling underscores tensions.
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Smith halts move to independence in Rhodesia talks
Rhodesian Prime Minister Smith agrees to pause on independence and set up a Royal Commission to draft terms for a potential independence framework for Rhodesia. Commonwealth Secretary Bottomley warns only a basic agreement on terms of reference was reached, leaving cabinets to decide if the commission should proceed.
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Rhodesian talks near breaking point warn of end of road
Mr Smith warned that if terms of reference cannot be agreed the road to independence could end in failure. Mr Nkomo and Mr Sithole criticized calls for a commission and urged a referendum as Britain pressures Rhodesia toward a peaceful settlement amid global urging for negotiated independence.
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Leaving Examinations Start Today Across Schools
Students begin their leaving examinations today with many repeating year groups. Canberra and nearby high schools will host a mix of five subject tests spread over about two weeks. Honours tracks run longer at select sites while most students complete core papers at their home schools.
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The Canberra Times Raises Price Amid Cost Pressures
The Canberra Times announces a price increase due to rising costs, effective today. The previous raise occurred in October 1956 when the price moved to 4d.
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Bedside defence talks in Melbourne and Perth trip
Prime Minister Sir Robert Menzies will fly to Perth on Tuesday for talks with Defence Minister Senator Paltridge. Paltridge is recovering from surgery in Craigdarvarna and not expected to return to Parliament until autumn. The PM named Postmaster-General Hulme as Acting Defence Minister during Paltridge's absence.
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Indonesian spy chief replaced by army sources
Report from reliable Indonesian Army sources says Dr Subsadrio has been replaced as chief of the Indonesian intelligence service. Details about the replacement remain sparse.
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