Subandrio Seeks Peace Talks Amid Malaysia Dispute
Indonesian Foreign Minister Subandrio arrived in Bangkok for peace discussions with Thailand and the Philippines officials to help ease the Malaysia Indonesia clash. He pressed for an improvement in relations as Colombo Plan talks continued and noted a calmer atmosphere with reduced tensions between Indonesia and Malaysia.
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Bangkok
Dr. Subandrio
Malaysia
Indonesia
Thailand
Thanat Khoman
Philippines
Lopez
Subandrio
Thanat
Anatolie Nikolayev
Isman
Nesia
Fapems
Tun Abdul Razak
Mr. Lopez
Brig. Isman
Ganis Harsono
Salvador Lopez
Soekarno
Antara
Sabang
Sumatra
eBlusan
Makassar
Celebes
Djakarta
Tandjung Preiok
40 Bridge Repair Bill
A spokesman for the National Capital Development Commission said repairing the crack in the Commonwealth Avenue bridge costs about £40. Epoxy cement resin repairs are underway and expected to finish early next week. Shrinking cracks are common and future similar cracks may be treated the same if they occur.
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Commonwealth Avenue Bridge
National Capital Development Commission
Kings Avenue Bridge
Attempt To Avoid Blast Near Wagga After Nitro-Cellulose Spill
Teams labored to prevent a nitro-cellulose explosion that could threaten 34 square miles after a semi-trailer overturned on the Wagga Dura road, 18 miles from Junee, scattering 115 drums of dangerous chemical following yesterday’s accident. Authorities and workers worked to contain the spill and avert a blast.
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Wagga
Wagga-Dura Road
Junee
Comet Fails Third Attempt To Leave Sydney
A BOAC Comet failed on its third departure from Kingsford Smith airport Sydney as a fire warning light in engine No 3 forced returns. The jet had earlier attempts at 1.45 a.m. and eight hours later, with six engineers later removing and rewiring the engine to fix the fault. Estimated losses to BAAC total about £4,000 in fuel, engineering costs, and passenger accommodation.
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Sydney
Kingsford Smith
D. Hill
London
Djakarta
Singapore
BOAC
Comet
B.O. A.C
Church Ban On Tribune Article Sparks Vatican Row
Dr. Simonds, longtime Melbourne archbishop, clashed with Dr. Mannix over civic council politics as The Tribune planned to publish a sharp piece on State aid to NSW schools by Fr. J. P. Kelly. Santamaria was barred from Sunday Magazine, with Fr. J. Cahir replacing him for the 15 minute Catholic doctrine segment.
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Simonds
Melbourne
Mannix
National Civic Council
the Tribune
New South Wales
J. P. Kelly
St. Mary's, Bombala
N.S.W
Canberra
Goulburn
Bombala
B. A. Santamaria
Labour pledges finance without tax rise or inflation
Mr Calwell said Australia’s progress was blocked by a periodic credit squeeze described as leap year madness. He claimed Labour’s three point programme could be financed without tax increases or inflation. He criticised McEwen for proposing faster pipes, saying he had some right ideas but wrong company. He warned that without a November 30 Labour victory, Australia would face continued stop-go economics.
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Australia
Calwell
Labour
McEwen
Change To a Group Structure By Interior
Canberra’s rapid growth drives a department reorganisation with four senior positions up for grabs in the Commonwealth Gazette. The plan creates three groups: ACT Division overseeing Housing and Facilities. Lands and Policy Division with Lands and Planning branches. Specialised Elements Division handling electoral machinery meteorology memorial and defence branches, survey and ionospheric service.
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Canberra
A.C.T
Commonwealth Gazette
Department
H. A. Barrenger
Facilities
Transport Secon
Lasis and Policy Division
Lands
State Department of Lam's
Speciallised Elements
Metreological Bureau
Australian War Memorial
Forestry and Timber Bureau
Forest Research Institute
Civil Defence
Australian News and Information Bureau
War History Section
Learn-to-Swim Campaign Starts Soon At Club
The Learn-to-Swim program run by the Amateur Swimming Club 30 begins on Saturdays from 8 30 to 11 30 am during the season. J Brophy, club president, expects enrollment to top last year’s 1900 plus. Instructors will be tested on NSW Amateur Swimming Association standards, with prizes awarded at season end by a panel including a district swimming inspector and the club chief instructor. Framed photos for winners and certificates will be distributed.
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Olympic
J. Brophy
N.S.W Amateur Swimming Association
Canberra Times
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Father Christmas
Olympic Bowl Centre
Richmond
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Gospers Plateau
Tribune
A.L.P
A.C.T. Division
Suaim
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