Timing row over Sir Garfield Barwick appointment
Prime Minister defends keeping the High Court post open while Sir Garfield Barwick considers the chief justiceship. Opposition Leader Calwell accuses timing of dragging Parliament into controversy and says the move could cloud Barwick and Australia’s ANZUS stance.
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Lake Burley Griffin to Fill Over Weekend Amid High Rain
Rain in the catchment area raises Lake Burley Griffin toward its final level this week. Debris and strong currents slow public access as inspections of Scrivener Dam flap gates continue. Officials anticipate a permanent ordinance and safer operation once tests and gate movements are completed.
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Reprieve for Two Youths in Rape Conviction
The Governor-General Viscount De Lisle commuting the death sentences of two youths, William Philip Robinson and Robert John Davey, to 12 years and eight years imprisonment respectively. Robinson, 1k labourer of Macarthur Place O Connor, and Davey, 18, labourer of Cotter Road, were convicted of rape of a 15-year-old girl in Civic Centre alley on January 25 after a March 11 Supreme Court verdict. The Attorney-General announced the decision yesterday.
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O'Connor
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Executive Council
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Supreme Court
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Chief Justice Barwick resigns from House of Representatives
Sir Garfield Barwick arrived at Parliament House after a Sydney trip as he prepared to depart for Moscow and other European capitals. His resignation from the House of Representatives was announced yesterday.
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Partridge Scholarships Founded In Memory Of War Hero
A public fund in Sydney has been set to establish Frank John Partridge VC memorial scholarships. One scholarship will go to a child from the Nambucca district and another to a child from elsewhere in the state. The fund also plans a memorial at Partridge's grave.
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Trade Timidity Tension At International Women’s Meeting
Sir John, director at the Research School of Pacific Studies, warned that timidity in trade stemmed from fear of domestic trade impact. He urged using federation channels to push government courage and channel voluntary aid to underdeveloped Asia, noting Australia’s aid at about £3 million yearly and growing participation from churches, clubs, and students.
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School of Pacific Studies
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Asia
Australia
Parliament House Extensions Set for Budget Session Start
The government plans to extend Parliament House, providing three new floors of ministerial and private member suites plus two committee rooms at an estimated cost of £255,000. The NC DC aims to award a contract within three months and present further space renovations for Hansard and related areas.
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National Capital Development Commission
Labour seeks funds for general election fight in UK
The Labour Party in London appealed for more money to fund a general election campaign. General secretary Len Williams noted trade unions had contributed over £430,000 while other organisations and individuals added about £20,000 more.
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Dates Set For Troops To Borneo
The first detachment of Australian troops for Borneo would leave by air on May 18, with the main body to depart two days later aboard H.M.A.S. Sydney. Heavy equipment ships Vernon Sturdee and Harry Chauvel carry gear next week for roadbuilding and airstrip construction under Major Frank Cross. About 200 troops from three 1st Pentropic Division units are to operate for around six months.
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