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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Oct 26, 1959

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India China border clash seen as minor in snowbound frontier

Indian troops reinforce a border post amid early Himalayan snows that hinder reinforcements. Prime Minister Nehru said the border dispute with China is serious but unlikely to lead to war. Kashmir leaders and the Communist party condemned the clash in Ladakh while urging Chou En Lai to seek peace and reduce tension.

Ins Nehru China Tadikh Kashmir Congress New Beth New Delhi Diypined Kone Kapase Chane Chang Sunawar Prince Minster Makshe Ghulam Mohammed India Indian Communist Party Chou Ein-Lai

Anglican Bishops Meet To Elect New Primate

Anglican bishops meet in Sydney to elect a new Primate to succeed the late Dy H. K. Mowil, with probable candidates including Archbishops R. Halse Brisbane Sydney Gough Melbourne Woods. Observers urge prayers for world peace and warn threats may backfire. At Ladakh, India reports Chinese advances raise fears of a broader border clash.

Sydney Austalia Meningle H. K. Mowil Brisbane R. ©. Halse H.R. Gough Melbourne F. Woods

Funeral Service for Mr Cahill in Sydney Cathedral

Leaders of the Federal Parliament attended the funeral of former New South Wales Premier J. J. Cahill at St Marys Cathedral in Sydney on Saturday. The photo shows Dr H. V. Evatt A. A. Calwell Senator McKenna the Prime Minister Menzies and newly appointed NSW Premier R. J. Heffron with Mrs Heffron.

N.S.W J. J. Cahill St. Mary's Cathedral Sydney H. V. Evatt A. A. Calwell Senator McKenna Senate Menzies N.S

Removal of Airdrie–Duntroon rail bridges under way

Work has begun to remove several bridges from the former service line between the current rail terminal and Civic Centre. The Causeway to Civic Centre line operated briefly before flood damage in 1922 and later suffered fire that destroyed much of the remnants. The final bridge stands beside Duntroon Road.

Civic Centre Causeway Duntroon Road

Left wing to back Mr Heffron for premiership

A Labour group with at least fifteen Caucus votes pledged unswerving support for Mr Heffron as leader. The spokesman praised his Labour principles and avoided personal ambition, noting a telephone-conferenced caucus decision and plans tied to ministerial allies and party dynamics.

Mr. Heffron Sydney Labour Heffron Helfron Tisis Grovermiment Theaucus Feft Winkarolin Lefwine Rial Kiehtowine Catult Marine Guliowine Spiritum Heath Sheahan Rens Shaw Peenver Lils Travles Hall Harals Tosey Hull Duputy Penner

Thousands Pay Last Tributes To Mr Cahill

Thousands mourned former State leader Cahill at his graveside service with 200000 onlookers along the route from the cathedral to the cemetery. Cahill, 68, died of a heart attack after a seven term public career. Cardinal Gilroy called him a man of immaculate integrity. The Governor Sir William Woodward Prime Minister Menzies and State Premier Metson attended the Mass.

Mr. Cahill Sivic Cahill catheral@ Ute Walf Cardinal Gilroy Fric Woodward Menzies Medison H. DL Marsh Sir Willianstom

Wagga Flood Danger as River Drops

Flood levels fell from a peak of inches yesterday and held for about 12 hours. Emergency officers and residents monitor weather systems as Burrinjuck Dam upstream risks intensifying if heavy rain returns. North Wagga remains cut off though roads may reopen tomorrow. about a dozen homes flooded and temporary levees shield other neighborhoods.

Burrinjuck Wagga City Council

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