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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Oct 28, 1963

Page

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Tunku Replies To Confrontation In Malaysia Crisis

Malaysia's Prime Minister Tunku Abdul Rahman blames the Indonesian Communist Party for Indonesia's stance against Malaysia and warns that if Indonesia acts against Kuala Lumpur it would face the whole free world on Malaysia's side. In Jakarta, Indonesia, West Irian naval units were alerted.

Kuala Lumpur Tunku Abdul Rahman Indonesian Communist Party Indonesia Malaysia Tu Tunku Free World Djakarta West Irian Tunku Said Asia Sai

West Irian tension sparks regional naval alerts

Indonesia condemns Malaysian anti Communism stance and warns of confrontation. West Irian forces, including air units, are placed on alert after Australia's support for Malaysia amid alleged air space violations. West Irian’s border with Australia is cited, while Philippine President Macapagal seeks a middle course to avoid deeper involvement.

Tydonesia Wibwo Djakarts West Irian He Hay Indonesia Australia Malaysia Robert Menzies Gottschalk Nasution Malaysia Today Tudor Resin Britain

Defence AID PROMISED DEFENCE FOR AUSTRALIA

Australia faces aggression with a firm resolve to fight and rely on British and American nuclear deterrents. Air Chief Marshal Sir Basil Embry urged a fighting national image as cadets marched. Senator Gorton announced early guided missiles for the Royal Australian Navy arriving before year end. Rear-Admiral Monroe cited U.S. Seventh Fleet support and new communications gear to bolster Indian Ocean defence from the North-West Cape base in Perth.

Perth Australia Basil Embry Basil R.A.F. Fighter Command NATO Europe Gorton Royal Australian Navy J.P. Monroe Philippines Seventh Fleet U.S. Navy Britain Monroe North-West Cape

Britain and France pledge closer postwar ties

French premier Maurice Couve de Murville and Mali’s Attilio Piccioni discussed maintaining close contacts with Britain on all levels. The talks signaled a potential new rapport between Paris and London as Foreign Secretary R. A. Butler stressed Europe integration. Ministers agreed to quarterly meetings, next in London with Butler chairing.

Paris London R. A. Butler Belata Europe Magus Britain Butler Conferfi

Man Injured in Canberra Car Collision at Northbourne Avenue

Fransicus Joinuis of a mall sustained serious injuries after being struck by a car while standing at the rear of his panel van on Northbourne Avenue Saturday Polhuis suffered multiple injuries to both legs and possible internal injuries. He was admitted to Canberra Community Hospital in a serious condition.

Fransicus Joinuis Mall Northbourne Avenue Polhuis Canberra

Underground nuclear test rocks desert at Shoal site

A 12 kiloton underground nuclear blast at Project Shoal shook the Sand Springs range 1,200 feet deep. Witnesses within half a mile saw ground heave as dust plume rose and a prolonged rumble rolled through the area. The blast aimed to aid seismologists distinguishing earthquakes from underground explosions. Organized by the Atomic Energy Commission and Defense Department to test unmanned monitors under the nuclear test ban treaty.

Sand Springs Project Shoal Atomic Energy Commission Defence Department Russia Great Britain University of California

Canberra bomber decision sparks election clash

In a television interview Sir Robert Menzies and opposition leader Arthur Calwell trade charges over the choice of the TFX bomber. Government defends timing and cost differences favoring the American model while denying a joint defence treaty with Malaysia. Canberra says the North West Cape base remains under US control and that the Canberra replacement Bomber is now approved after eight years of delay.

Defence Townley Sir Robert Calwell Robert Malaysia North-West Cape Australia Bert Hhe Salwell North West U.S Ivy Melbourne Town-ley Washington Ney Calewell Covstrument U.K

Fireworks Factory Blast Shakes Bellaire City

A fireworks factory explosion near Bellaire Ohio showered embers over a mile area injuring a caretaker critically and threatening one resident’s death. The Obia Fireworks Co plant was demolished while about 300 nearby homes were evacuated. The blast involved 35 tons of dynamite stored at the plant.

Bellaire Ohio A.A.P Obia Fireworks Company Kmnesica

Canberra hikers abandon 50 mile walk near Michelaga

Four Canberra men led by Bob Haas and Geoff Marsden abandoned a planned 50 mile walk to Bredbo after 25 miles near Michelaga. They completed eight hours of walking, then retired at 1 p.m. Haas noted they were not top athletes and urged careful conditioning before attempting long hikes.

Canberra Bredbo Michelaga Litle Chris Mc Sormack Bob Haas Eddie Wi Wne Canterra Kennedy Haas

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