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Newspaper

Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Nov 05, 1963

Page

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Martial law declared in South Vietnam after Diem regime toppled

Saigon reports martial law across the country as a senior Army officer announces the revolution against President Ngo Dinh Diem's regime. The United States condemns the deaths of President Diem and his brother Ngo Dinh Nhu in custody as regrettable and cannot be condoned.

Saigon South Vietnam Ngo Dinh Diem United States Navy Diem Ngo Dinh Nhu Ine Jie Duong van Minte Nhu Washington Press of America State Department Ngo Dinky Nhu Viet Viet] Nam Were Safe and In the]! Custody At A Relative, ‘the WS Siti Runway

New government imposes dusk curfew and cabinet dissolved

The new government announces emergency measures in Saigon including a dusk to thaw curfew, suspension of the constitution, and dissolution of the Cabinet and Assembly. It pledges “democracy within discipline” as its basic internal policy amid rapid political changes.

Saigon Discinline Vietamese

Australia weighs recognition of South Vietnam new government

Minister for External Affairs Sir Garfield Barwick outlined factors guiding Australia’s stance after the coup in South Vietnam. He cited a new government’s willingness to assume international obligations and de facto control as key criteria, while noting the provisional government’s formation and ongoing diplomatic tensions.

Garfield Barwick Australia South Vietnam Garfield Tran van Lam South Vietnam Chancery Fem

Miracle survivors cling to hope in Lengede mine

Eleven miners trapped in the flooded Mathilde Mine near Lengede Germany were found alive after ten days without food or light. Rescuers drilled toward them as the group, fed by tubes and drinking porridge, reported they were in good spirits. Officials said five more miners may still be alive under the collapsed rock.

Lengede West Germany Mathilde Hein Rudolf Ynemy Canberra Hasio Gerhiardt ‘Libau Hans-Joachim Paris

Tasman pilots call off threatened strike over award issue

Tasman Empire Airways Limited services between New Zealand and Australia were threatened by a pilots strike but the Overseas Branch of the Airline Pilots Association said it had called off the action to test the company’s sincerity. The union cited concern for public travel disruption if a stoppage occurred and expected a new meeting to settle the disputes.

Wellington Tasman Empire Airways Limited New Zealand Airline Pilots’ Association

Tremor Rattles Australia with Major Seismic Event

A massive magnitude seven quake rattled Australia and was detected from Honolulu to Brisbane. Darwin endured building cracks and streets swarmed with panicked residents while Perth and Adelaide reporters felt strong shaking for about a minute. Seismographs at Queensland University logged the tremor near 11.18 am Canberra time.

of Australia National University Australis Honolulu Brisbane Idean Banda Sea Ausstatins Darwin Perth Adelaide Ffs Australia Hall Thearthquake Queensland University U.S. Coast Guard Observatory Canberra Bunda Sea

Woman Stands Against Fraser in ACT Federal Contest

Elizabeth Calvert will be Liberal candidate for the ACT facing Labor MP J R Fraser. Calvert, 54, wife of agricultural scientist Dr P J Calvert, has strong public service credentials including Red Cross service in peace and war. Fraser plans policy speeches and suburban outreach, with campaign manager Professor L F Crisp.

Elizabeth Calvert Liberal Party A.C.T R. Rowe Canberra Calvert P. J. Calvert N.S.W. National Council of Women R.S.L Penguin Club Yw.a Community Hospital Board Fraser ACT Albert Hall Jervis Bay Courtey ACA L. F Crisp Australian Ersity

Crowds Pour In For Cup Melbourne 1963

Melbourne crowds flood the city for the Melbourne Cup as thousands flock by road, rail, air, and sea. Victoria Racing Club gears up for the three minute silence and race action with a record influx, including 400 New Zealand passengers aboard Rangitoto. Veteran jockey Jack Purtell eyes a fourth Cup aboard Grand Prints.

Melbourne Mornay Victoria Racing Club Rangitoto Summer Regent Jack Purtell ix

Policy Speech Draft For November 12 Aims At Televised Campaign

Cabinet yesterday reviewed a draft of Prime Minister Sir Robert Menzies policy speech set for November 12. He will prepare a telecast and telerecordings to nationwide television and radio networks for the Liberal Party campaign launch. Menzies plans to address Kooyong on November 13 after the opening push.

Robert Menzies Robert Liberal Party Sir Robert Kooyong Sir Robert Menzies Parliament House

Mort Street Site Auction at 42 Mort Street Braddon

Premises at 42 Mort Street Braddon to be sold by auction on Friday November 29. The site occupied by I Murray-More (Canberra) Pty Ltd will be offered with vacant possession. The Tand area is large with show rooms offices storage and workshop space. Auctioneers L J Hookee Ltd.

Mort Street Braddon I. Murray-More Canberra

26 Japanese Survivors To Land At Brisbane

The report states 26 Japanese survivors will land in Brisbane on Wednesday. Deputy Director of Navigation Captain BE Wish said details of the incident were not known. The ship Dai Maru was contacting Japan directly with messages relayed to Australian authorities through the Japanese Embassy. A Brisbane spokesman noted limited information beyond the vessel’s approach and its passengers.

Brisbane BE. Wish Dai Maru Japan Heisbane Prescrie Gepatsile Fanin

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