15 Nov 1961
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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Nov 15, 1961
Page
1
Government parties secured top spots on the Senate ballot in Queensland South Australia and Tasmania as nominations closed in the December elections. The draw for the vital senate poll favored the ruling groups shaping the electoral map for the upper house.
The report outlines the 1958 Australian federal election with proportional representation and Senate contests across states. It notes Liberal and ALP competition, party seat expectations, and candidates in New South Wales Victoria Queensland Western Australia Tasmania South Australia and Queensland with mentions of key figures and party efforts.
In Los Angeles region, a pair of fast moving fires forced evacuations. Wind speeds up to 30 mph fanned flames driving residents from more than 180 homes. A second fire near Sun Canyon prompted additional evacuations after a week of earlier blazes destroyed hundreds of homes.
Unions in Sydney report a gift of 50 pounds to the Minster Party from The Miners Federation. The donation was noted amid campaign activity with other sums mentioned in the same report.
In Canberra a Liberal and an Independent vie for the ACT seat. Fraser, a former government official and solicitor, ran into a decisive lead, with over 60 percent of formal votes. He highlighted prior service and party loyalty while Dalgariny urged constructive policy. The campaign included a visit by Queen Elizabeth II to Accra.
General Norstad outlined NATO defense aims at a parliamentary conference with emphasis on reinforcing Western Europe with 25 divisions and boosted combat readiness. US Army Secretary Star urged stronger allied effort while stressing deterrence against a rapid Soviet advance and the need for balanced conventional and nuclear arms.
Observers say South Africa’s expulsion from the United Nations is unlikely as a General Assembly vote nears. The special political committee backed by 26 African states failed to secure the two thirds needed for endorsement and the expulsion provision passed 47 to 22 with 22 abstentions, signaling defeat when the full Assembly votes.
At least 19 persons are known to have perished as details emerge from an arrival incident in Oregon. Rescue and police investigations continue as authorities confirm preliminary casualty figures.
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