21 Oct 1963
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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Oct 21, 1963
Page
1
London reports Lord Home to unveil his cabinet today amid a major reshuffle with few new faces. Selwyn Lloyd is favored for restoration to Cabinet rank in the anticipated changes.
The new Prime Minister Lord Home spoke to millions denying stunts and urging plain talking. He praised Macmillan’s legacy, faced Labour criticism over Parliament timing, and received congratulations from Kennedy and Krushchev as ministers discuss cabinet aims and Anglo-Soviet ties.
Nairobi reports that Prime Minister Jomo Kenyatta urged unity as Kenya nears independence on December 2. He spoke from London where talks with Britain were held, stressing a constitution for the whole country and opposing tribal or racial partitions. Opposition leader Ronald Nevin dismissed the proposals as unacceptable.
National Capital Development Commissioner J We Overall says older Canberra suburbs show scarcity value as blocks in Forrest and other areas await March land sale. Eight groups totaling up to no more than leases will be offered, with December follow ups and regular sales to sustain residential stock.
Five people were killed on Victorian roads yesterday. A 16 year old girl drowned after an incident involving a vehicle. Four other injuries occurred in country areas.
A sea search expanded for missing men after the whaler boat failed to return near the Whitsunday group. Planes including Neptune bombers and a Dakota joined HMAS Sydney and Anzac in a daylight to dusk area sweep from Hayman Island to near Cairns and the Barrier Reef, with private boats urged to assist. the navy vowed intensified efforts until success.
Indian Prime Minister Nehru, in a nationwide address ahead of the anniversary of fighting with China, warned against complacency and urged a peaceful, honorable settlement. US officials said weapons support would help India maintain its divisions.
Pope Paul consecrated the Bishop of Bathurst New South Wales Monsignor Albert Thomas in St Peter's Raxitica. He was among 14 bishops consecrated as 2,200 bishops attended the Ecumenical Council ceremony. Other new bishops hailed from the Congo India Japan Korea West Africa Pakistan and more. The bishops will tomorrow be entitled to participate in the ecumenical council.
Sydney Sunday report says Blacktown police search for a companion of Anthony Victor Volman aged unknown from Ogamar Crescent Blacktown who was shot dead after a failed robbery of a news agency. The shop owner W D Dickinson fired killing Volman and expressed no remorse, citing repeated break ins.
Sydney shipowner R W Miller predicts lower petrol costs for motorists if freight notes fall, commenting on BP and Kwinana Canopus tanker deliveries. He discusses Australian tanker expansion plans and potential asset purchases as disruptions ease and border fighting shifts news focus away.
Sydney, Sunday. Australia voices concern over Indonesia Malaysia policy after Barwick returns from overseas. External Affairs Minister says relations remain strained until Indonesia abandons current actions. Both Australia and the United States urge a review of policies for stability in the region.
On arrival at Mascot Airport Sir Garfield angrily refused interviews and warned reporters not to record. He accused a questioner of being inpertinent as Indonesian aggression in Malaysia was described, with sightings of five Indonesian soldiers and police searches in Penang after recent court actions against army personnel.
In Mount Gambier Mr Freeth outlined plans to prohibit restrictive trade practices to ensure a fair go for entrants to Australian markets. He cited monopoly barriers and collusive tendering such as five firms bidding identical prices for a single supply.
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