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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Nov 26, 1962
Page
1
India’s External Affairs Ministry called Beijing’s ceasefire proposals a clever manipulation. China claims the plan would safeguard the border as defined by the line of actual control after a massive attack. The statement marks the strongest reaction since China halted the offensive last Thursday.
A chaotic press summary reports confusion over Beijing's withdrawal plan and India's response to ceasefire terms. It notes meetings between Indian leaders, British and American officials, and talks in Moscow, with Peking protesting Delhi’s detention of Chinese nationals and discussions on troop redeployment and a possible non aggression pact with Pakistan.
Australia expectations rise as teams and individuals contest swimming and track events at the games. Canada sits third with 12 points, New Zealand fourth. Australia bids for four swimming golds led by contenders in women's 440 medley and breaststroke events and the men's 440 yards medley. Queensland’s Drenda Cox eyes an upset of England's Dorothy Hyman in the women's 100 yards. In rowing and cycling, Australian crews and athletes show form, with Dave Likely and Albert Kamas in aim for medals, plus sprint star Dana Fraser breaking the world record in the women’s 100 yards freestyle.
The article reports cautious optimism as Cuba considers ending the Caribbean crisis. Havana Radio notes a potential shift toward peaceful co existence while warnings persist about militaries and extremists. demobilisation of militia units begins and see nationwide parades in support.
The United States Coast Guard began a search for the Nina replica Ning, modeled on Columbus era vessels. The ship left Palos on October 28 and was last reported near latitude 22 degrees 57 minutes in late October, with seven crew aboard. Destination was San Salvador, tracing the 1492 voyage from Spain to the Americas.
A Sunday morning fire gutted the administration, domestic science and science blocks of Corryong Hua School in north east New South Wales. Firefighters battled for more than an hour to bring the blaze under control. The damage is estimated at £25,000.
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