Moonie oil strike sets new production records in field
Union Oil reports its ninth consecutive Moonie strike with a well delivering 1 130 barrels daily and 120 000 cubic feet of gas. The 10 mile long field shows a four mile wide trend with tests at depths around 5800 feet to 6800 feet. Manager Doyle Gaye said results would be dried and cored to basement rock.
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Nuclear Sub for Trials Draws Dreadnought on Deck
The vessel used its auxiliary engines to leave the docking area and sail about a mile for harbour trials. Dreadnought, launched in May, with American propulsion, will proceed with built British design. Valiant is sister ship and readiness for sea trials is two weeks away.
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Victorian reprieve spares Hawthorn murderer Tait for life
The Victorian Government reprieved Robert Peter Tait, converting his death sentence to life imprisonment. Premier Bolte announced Tait's papers would be endorsed never to be released.
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Governor halts execution in case of Tait in Pent ridge gaol
The Governor informed 38 year old Tait in the death cell at 12 25 pm that he had been reprieved. Tait, a former Scottish miner, killed 82 year old Ada Hull at Hawthorn Vicarage in August last year. He was arrested in Port Augusta nine days later and sentenced to death on September. The government cited public protection and legal obligations as reasons for staying the sentence amid recent court developments and a High Court stay. Mental Health Act certificates later found his mental health substantially impaired.
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Tait death sentence halted after long legal bid
Insanity defence and reprieves dominated a prolonged legal battle over Tait's murder verdict. Courts blocked execution first in February then May, with Privy Council refusals and renewed appeals delaying the August 22 hanging. The High Court later ordered the execution stayed pending further review, suspending the sentence as protests mounted.
Melbourne Cup Day Expecting Large Crowds and Fine Weather
Melbourne prepares for Australia's biggest cup with an expected 90 000 to 100 000 crowd at Flemington. The Duke of Norfolk and MCC officials arrive while hotels fill and the course is declared in excellent condition by head gardener Bill Williams. Rain earlier helped shape ideal track conditions as interstate visitors flood in.
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Missing Scout Returns Missing Scout Returns
Eight year old boy reported missing in St Ives since yesterday is found. The search involved police, searchers, and a helicopter over rugged bushland near Lady Davidsd. The discovery ended a long night and day effort by the coast and Mosman area teams.
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Scots Guards officer held after Windsor Castle incident
The Daily Express reports Second Lieutenant PP Harvey was placed under arrest after allegedly playing platoon with sentries at Windsor Castle during a royal residence. Two corporals and three guards were involved, with the events dated October 2. A castle official said the stir has caused much worriment.
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Council Calls For Warm Swimming Pool in Canberra
The Advisory Council asks the Minister for the Interior to back a warm pool for Canberra at an estimated £250,000. A Sydney firm plans a combined pool and ice rink, with funding discussed, while the National Capital Development Commission weighs the proposal and local schools report reduced swimming programs.
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Japanese Leader Ikeda Leaves Tokyo for Europe Tour
Prime Minister Hayato Ikeda departs Tokyo for a European swing visiting London with Premier Macmillan, Bonn to meet Chancellor Adenauer, and Paris to meet President de Gaulle on Thursday.
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Kennedy Presses for On Site Cuba Missile Verification
Washington sources say President Kennedy insists on on site inspections to confirm removal of Soviet missiles in Cuba and to prevent reintroduction. Crux of hard diplomacy is verifiable agreement with Krushchev plus continued surveillance. Thant to convene UN Security Council talks on crisis with constant consultation pledge.
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Boy 19 victim of death spell in Western Australia
Charlie Yundar, an Aboriginal youth, was reportedly subjected to a witch doctor ritual in December 1950s that left him convinced he would die. He later recovered in Perth hospital, then deteriorated after a second spell and was re-admitted.
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