19 Nov 1962
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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Nov 19, 1962
Page
1
Sea disasters unfold as tankers collide with 31 crew missing and a lifeboat capsizing near Devon. Rescue operations recover several from burning ships and a fishing boat, while other crews are reported dead or unaccounted amid fog and heavy seas.
Three Canberra youths escaped uninjured when their car left the road and rolled several times before ending in Lake George early Saturday. The crash happened around 1 am about 24 miles north of Canberra. Skidmarks 150 feet long on the road’s right side suggest a dash to regain lane. The extensively damaged car lay in shallow water about 20 feet from the roadside and was towed away yesterday afternoon. Collector police lead the investigation.
A man Edward Hart aged 50 of Elvernwick and a seven year old girl Roslyn Richards of Port Melbourne died in a two car collision at the corner of Millers and Korait Greek Roads Alona yesterday evening. The crash occurred yesterday evening. Names and ages are provided.
Chinese forces launch two major offensives in the Tawang Walong area press reports say Indian troops fall back to Sela Pass while defending positions near Choshul and Jang. US notes pledge arms used against China not Pakistan, with India guarding Kashmir as heavy fighting continues and the Walong sector sees substantial Chinese assaults.
Sir John Eccles and Professor Sunalimanyaa Chandrasekhar of the University of Chicago were named recipients of this year’s Royal Society gold medals announced in London. Eccles earned his for studies on spinal cord excitation and inhibition, Chandrasekhar for mathematical physics related to stability of convective motions with and without magnetic fields. The awards honor notable natural knowledge contributions published in Britain.
Mrs A Dalgarno urged the Advisory Council to seek an oral modern sewerage system for Oakey Estate and push the Minister to coordinate with Queanbeyan Council to connect to its sewerage network. The proposal aims to accelerate development of 30 unimproved blocks and about 60 acres of Commonwealth land.
The funeral for Lady De Lisle wife of the Governor General will be held at Sir John's Church of England Canberra at 11 am. The service is private with only Commonwealth representatives, officials, and personal friends invited. Prayers by Dr Gough and sermon by Archdeacon Pini with Canberra and Goulburn bishop attending. Body to England for committal in Penshurst Kent after a memorial in Canberra. Leader Calwell expressed condolences citing government duties.
President Kennedy inaugurated the new Dulles International Airport at Chantilly Virginia a mile from Washington. The facility equals Idlewild in size covering about 15 square miles and is linked to the national capital as a major aviation hub. General Eisenhower praised naming the airport after John Foster Dulles the late Secretary of State who logged over 400000 miles in service.
Police yesterday chased and captured two escapees Joseph Togenolini and Peter Welker near Swanston Steel, City. The pair, aged 17 and 19, had been at large since November 4 after escaping from Grange NSW police custody.
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