29 Nov 1963
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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Nov 29, 1963
Page
1
Leaders of major parties project victory in a tight race for a House majority. In the closing campaign days both sides claim the chance to prevail in 18 pivotal districts that could shape the election outcome.
Analysis shows 18 electorates labeled pivotal with NSW Victoria Queensland states listed. Prime Minister Sir Robert Menzies predicts a handsome majority while Labor leader Calwell forecasts change nationwide. Queensland shifts bolster government gains, Victoria’s DLP influence eyed for seat outcomes.
In the Army Air Force Sky High exercise near Singleton, about 30 members of B Company 3 Royal NSW Regiment painted faces black and yelled banshee-like to simulate the enemy. Leading the attack were Cpl Chris Van Reesch of Yarralumla, Sgt John Pike of Downer, and Pte Bob Melnnes of Reid as the exercise ran through most of November.
Moscow reports say the leader of a forgery gang that robbed the state of more than 95 000 roubles was shot and his gang members jailed. The group forged documents and operated between 1987 and 1961, according to a Baku source.
Thousands of natives began a long journey home after visiting the inaugural New Ireland district show near Kavieng, the main town on New Ireland.
Captain William John Dovers, former captain of H.M.A.S. Sydney, becomes the first Australian Navy captain convicted by an R.A.N. Court Martial for neglecting duty by not keeping fully informed on a midshipman whaler expedition. He is reprimanded. acquitted on another charge. Marine details include October 17 events off the Queensland coast with three midshipmen missing. The case proceeds to Naval Board for review. possible appeal to Court Martial Appeal Tribunal.
An 18 year old Canberra girl Miss Wendy Hoy tops the Leaving Certificate lists at ANU School of An 18 year old from Griffith and co student of Telopea Park High School gains high distinctions in Chemistry Zoology and General Physics and wins the Professional Divers Prize for Zoology. Results in Law and Science faculties released with further announcements expected. Mr Peter Buchanan 20 wins George Knowles Memorial Prize in Law. Marc Marshall wins Officers' Association Prize in Physics with high distinctions in Chemistry and Physics. Mr Walter Ernst Wilhelm Pluschke and Miss Inge Pluschke from Lapang show strong science marks. Mr Martin John Carr wins Geological Society of Australia Prize. Mr Peter McRae Greenham wins Ramsay Prize for Zoology.
World reaction to President Johnsons policy speech was favorable in America and abroad. United Press International notes strong Kennedy line on foreign policy civil rights and social services but Southern opposition to civil rights measures remains. British and Moscow observers describe the address as a continuation of Kennedy era policies.
A. T. Shakespeare described a mixed Australian Capital Council to govern the A C T with part nominated and part elected members. He argued ordinances would be subject to Parliament disallowance and city development should stay with the National Capital Development Commission.
Nagie Nagle carded 69 for the first 18 holes at the new Royal Canberra Golf Club course Westbourne Woods on day one of the AC T Open National £1000. He birdied five times to beat par by three and lead a gathering crowd of about 50 spectators as play resumes at 10:30 am.
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