16 Oct 1961
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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Oct 16, 1961
Page
1
Prime Minister Menzies announced immediate start on the Snowy Mountains project with a budget of 20,887,000 pounds. The contract goes to the joint American firm Utah Construction and Engineering Co Ltd with Brown and Root Sud-Americana Ltd.
The Snowy Mountains Authority outlines the first major stage of the Snowy Murray scheme, including three linked projects and a Murray power station planned to be completed by mid 1b. The contract totals over £180 million and aims to coordinate cross state electrical programs with 1,200 workers at peak and hundreds more soon.
Traffic backed up at the northern approach to the new King Avenue bridge after the first span opened Saturday morning. Spectators included Mr. and Mrs. J. Scott who long leased the land around the bridge site.
The first span of King’s Avenue Bridge opened with Mr W Parsons representing the constructors and Messrs Hornibrik Mckensie and Clark making the initial crossing. Vehicles from bridge workers followed the southern approach while FE Light and TM HL Mickey crossed from the north. Consultant engineers G Maunsell and Partners designed the bridge as a National Rapid Development project.
Diplomatic reports say Paris doubts the value of negotiations with the Soviet and seeks a firm Western stance. Western governments reportedly approve a London meeting of diplomats, while France insists any talks with Russia must be based on a reasonable basis. The move is seen as a test of unity toward Berlin and Moscow.
A U.S. delegation spokesman criticized Soviet proposals to influence the next UN Secretary General selection. He warned against pre election public declarations and political grooming of assistants, saying such conditions violate the UN charter.
The Liberal Party at the NAM conference in Sydney urges the New South Wales Government to accelerate decentralisation. Delegates from Many Vale branch backed a resolution calling for immediate steps to expand the program and improve local services.
The Smithsonian Astrophysical Laboratory in Cambridge says space signals from Japan were interpreted as Discoverer 32, launched last Friday, using a 2A megahertz frequency for the first time. Tokyo reports from the Postal Ministry noted an unidentified radiating signal likely from a new Soviet satellite.
The Sunday Telegraph reports security concerns and possible opposition to the Queen's Ghana visit. Doctors warn of rising tensions as Nkrumah's regime faces scrutiny, with calls to cancel citing political risk and potential strain on Britain Ghana relations. Political figures like Jeremy Thorpe advocate cancellation for safety and diplomacy reasons.
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