Clean-Up Drive in South Africa Amid Racial Tensions
The Dagbreek newspaper reports a growing push for national action as South Africa faces unrest over racial policy. Police baton charges injure Africans near Durban and Welkom while a “clean-up operation” orders suppression of agitators. The House of Assembly debates government measures as Governor General Lord Dunrossil opens a Commonwealth chambers congress.
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Dagbreek
Dagbreck
Australia
Britain
Nts
Jane
South Africa
Robert Menzies
United Nations
Durban
Clermond
Smith Township
Teal
PF. Smith
Capetown
House of Assembly
Wis
Blood Transfusion Bill Clears State Cabinet In Melbourne
The State Cabinet approved in principle a bill to require life saving blood transfusions for children when parents refuse consent. The measure aims to safeguard minors while navigating parental objections in Melbourne.
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Melbourne
Strontium 90 Levels in U.K. Milk Rise Noted
A British Atomic Energy Authority report shows strontium 90 in milk for the 12 months to June 1959 rising about 40 percent, with an estimated 25 units absorbed into new bone formation for children drinking milk. The increase follows public concern over fallout and nuclear tests.
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London
Britain
Nincit Radio
Halen
United
King m Energy Authority
United Kingdom
Sahara
Geneva Setback Deepens East West Disarmament Rift
Soviet delegate Valerian Zorin strongly rejected the West's three stage plan for total disarmament and accused the United States of seeking controls over weapons where it is inferior. He said the West desires endless talks on control measures rather than a treaty for general and complete disarmament.
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Siet
Valerian Zorin
United States
Zotin
Frederick Eaton
Eaton
Zorin
Sailor Milk Consumption Rising on Shore Leave
The Sunday Dispatch reports a rise in milk intake among British sailors on shore leave, noting a shift away from beer and rum. The article cites reforms and the legacy of the earlier Tack Tur as fading into the past.
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London
Sunday Dispatch
BP Plans New Lubricating Oil Refinery in Australia
Melbourne reports BP plans a new lubricating oil refinery in Australia with an estimated cost between £8 and £10 million. The plant aims to produce up to 100000 tons of high quality lubricants annually and may export output. Existing Spotswood facility will source from the new refinery. Local materials and labor will be prioritized.
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Melbourne
British Petroleum Company
Australia
Mc N. R Seddon
Seddon
Australis
Spotswood
Hilton to operate all Shevron hotels in Australia deal
Hilton Hotel Corporation will operate all Shevron hotels in Australia under a deal announced in Honolulu by Conrad Hilton and Stanley Korman. The plan, valued around £33.5 million, covers spending about £22.5 million over three years to upgrade existing properties or build new hotels in Brisbane Canberra Newcastle Perth and Adelaide.
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Ronolulu
A.ap
Hilton Hotel 1 Corporation
Shevron Hotels
Australia
Honolulu
Conrad Hilton
Stanley Korman
Hilton
Korman
Hawaii
United Press International
Brisbane
Canberra
Newcastle
Perth
Adelaide
Congress Told Commercial Ties Vital To Commonwealth
President addressed the 20th Triennial Congress of the Federation of Commonwealth and British Empire Chambers of Commerce. Lord Balfour urged strong government business links while warning against rapid, risky political shifts. Viscount Dunrossil noted postwar trade growth and the Commonwealth’s steady share of world exports.
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Lord Dunrossil
Federation of Commonwealth and British Empire Chambers of Commerce
Academy of Science
Lord Balfour of
Indiryo
Federation of Commonwealth and
British Empire Chambers of Commerce
Lord Balfour
Viscount Dunrossil
Commonwealth
Overseas Holdings Decline in Weekly Reserve Bank Report
The Reserve Bank reports a decrease in gold and balances held abroad, from £53 million to £4484 million, in the weekly banking statement for the week ended March. The fluctuating holdings reflect external balances as part of the currency reserves.
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Sydney
Reserve Bank
Mit
Mae
Isue
Council Pushes Free Legal Aid Extension to Lower Courts
Advisory Council votes to recommend to the Minister for the Interior that free legal aid in the ACT be extended to the Court of Petty Sessions and to broaden Supreme Court review of counsels’ charges to lower courts, with criteria for eligibility set by magistrates.
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Court of Petty Sessions
H. W. Arndi
Amdt
Vanberra
Arndt
W. J. Byrne
Supreme Court
Supreme Court System
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