Pilot safely lands after wheel fault on Dukonel plane
Lieutenant-Commander A B Payne brought the aircraft down without crash after a faulty wheel jammed on final approach. He conducted repeated passes and sought an official inspection while ground crews and emergency services prepared at the airfield. A later check found the starboard wheel intermittently functioning but not retracting.
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Comander
A.B. Payne
Pin Ue
Payne
Ame
Sidfield
Dramatic RAF Dakota lands after gear failure at Canberra airfield
A Dakota circled Canberra for three hours with defective landing gear and landed at Fairbairn air field at 3 20 pm yesterday. The aircraft then rolled down the strip with brakes off as a photograph was taken. Senator Gorton, arriving from the disabled Dakota, appeared shortly after. An R A F fitter later inspected the hydraulic wheel assembly after towing into a hangar at Fairbairn RACAL base.
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R.a.at
Pairhain Racal
Base
Princess Margaret Receives Royal Baby News Abroad
The royal family confirmed the birth of a son to Princess Margaret, with early reports noting a calm day for the Princess and a quiet precinct around Clarence House. Excerpts from cables show congratulations from Ghana’s President Nkrumah and Australia’s Prime Minister Menzies, while the Princess sent thanks for the messages.
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Margaret
John Pack
T Day
Owen
Suesil
Cannes
Owen Caendower
Clarence House
Reuter
Accra
Nkrumah
Earl of Snowdon
Mr. Menzies
Government of Australia
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Red Threat On USS Resumption Of Tests
The report quotes Kennedy signaling possible resumption of atmospheric nuclear tests if needed. Tass asserts U S responsibility for continuing the nuclear arms race and notes talks of disarmament to end tests. British and European officials comment on Soviet actions and deterrence amid fear of new testing in Europe.
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U.S
Kennedy
Tass
United States
Russia
London
United Kingdom
Harald Wilkinson
Europe
Soviet Union
Move For Sale Of Canberra Cooperative Society
Inquiries into selling the Canberra Cooperative Society’s business have increased. A known offer was received last month from a Canberra rental store. The president announced more inquiries last week and plans to mail circulars to members about the future of the work, with a shareholder meeting scheduled after due notice.
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Canberra
Young Wu
G. Laffin
Athens
Joey Sv
Three Children Drowned in Sydney Weekend Accidents
Multiple drownings reported in Sydney area with three children drowned at Parramatta Lakes after falling into water. A fourth child survived rescue by bystanders. police withheld names to protect families. Another drowning occurred at Silver Street where a child was dragged into shallow copper water. details released with caution.
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Parramatta Lakes
ST. Peterson
Puday
Mihi
David Dot Aibohison
Silver Street
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