23 Sep 1961
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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Sep 23, 1961
Page
1
Fire at Civic Se area damaged the system and destroyed a civic area. Officials said 1000 services will be reconnected to the exchange by tomorrow with 3000 more expected soon. Restoration could take months and will involve automatic lines and Post Office coordination.
A major fire destroyed the Canberra post office exchange building causing loss of telephone and teleprinter services across the city. Emergency teams, PMG staff, and police coordinated quickly as lines were restored by late night. Coroners inquiry was announced to determine the fire’s cause and assess PMG staffing decisions.
Police report a young woman found unconscious in a garden area near Red Lane as detectives widen the probe. Investigators note several diaries kept by residents and residents’ statements are being collected to establish a timeline in the early hours.
The United States backs a full UN debate on China's representation, opposing Communist China’s seat. Observers expect U S support to rally behind to prevent the Pe king regime from ousting the Formosa Nationalists. Hungary debate follows amid Cold War bloc lines as New Zealand rebuts Soviet and Communist positions.
A Dutch police officer named Curtis Fou ward Curli, aged 48, was killed in a clash with infiltrators near Nae Lodonestia, as authorities announced. The incident occurred as a mobile unit engaged with a group said to be connected to the Nehaint organization, described as dozens of Indonesian operatives. Local civilians reportedly aided the police and Dalch caries in the response.
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