International watch on Pretoria treason trial draws world jurists
The Pretoria treason trial of 92 under the South African Act attracts observers from the International Commission of Jurists. Dr Edward Hambro and a British observer monitor proceedings as jurists warn the law risks undermining due process. The case, ongoing since 1956, features a special three judge panel created by retrospective law and questions of individual responsibility amid broader political concerns.
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Pretoria
International Commission of
Tte 1Lch
United Ations Economic and Social Council
Edward Hambro
International Court of Justice
Ashlates
Diversion of Finance for Australian Housing urged by D L P
The Democratic Labour Party annual conference called to divert money from hire purchase to fund an adequate Australian housing program. It warned housing would deteriorate unless home construction accelerates and urged low deposit long term loans with low interest, tax deductions, and design freedom. It proposed government subsidised rates, guarantees through building societies, greater War Service Homes allotments, and a five year progressive building plan.
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Democratic Labour Party
Gramme
Commonwealth Bank
War Service Homes
Parliament schedule marks Senate condolence and budget
In Parliament the House of Representatives and the Senate will meet at 3 p.m. today to pass motions of condolence for Senators Ashley and Seward and then adjourn as a mark of respect. The Treasurer Sir Arthur Fadden will introduce the 1958 59 Budget in the House at 9 p.m.
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House of Representatives
Senate
Ashley and
Seward
Sir Arthur Fadden
Goodwin Stall Reopens As Fundraising Passes £1000
The Goodwin Homes stall started by volunteers in March last year has raised just over £1000 toward the Goodwin Homes Appeal. With Commonwealth subsidy under the Aged Persons Homes Act a total of £43,000 is now available for the appeal. Canberra residents aided by private functions and a small group of women. The stall reopened last Saturday near its original Bible House site.
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Goodwin Homes
Canberra
Siil
Bible House
DLP Condemns Unity Tickets
The Democratic Labour Party annual conference denounced unity tickets in trade union elections, saying the growing influence of communists threatens Australia’s security and economic welfare. The resolution stressed communists’ increasing power in unions as a grave risk.
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Association of
Australian Labour Party
Democratic Labour Party
Women To Converge On Parliament For Social Benefit Demands
More than 200 women from NSW coalfields and Sydney plan to converge on Parliament House Canberra to press for increased social service benefits for mothers and unemployed minors. They seek manual support for coalfield coal chemical industries and higher child endowment and maternity allowances. Deputy ministers and Labor leaders may meet the deputation.
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Parliament House
N.S.W
Union of Australian Women
Sydney
Cessnock
Kurri Kurri
Newcastle
Canberra
Wnison
Miners Women’s Auiary
Noreen Hewett
Dr. Evatt
Labour
Soustelle and De Gaulle rise in french Algeria crisis
The piece profiles Soustelle as Information Minister and potential successor to De Gaulle, detailing his Algeria policy, integration goals, opposition and portrait as a key yet misunderstood figure. It covers his background from elite education to anthropology, wartime roles, and stance on Moslems in Algeria.
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M. le Ministre
Algeria
France
Soustelle
Andre Malraux
de Gaulle
U.S
Middle East
Anti-Fascist League
Ito
Adolf Hitler
Franco-Israel Alliance
Algiers
United States
Washington
Egypt
Nasser
Malraux
Ecole Normale Superieure
Gme
Mexico
Museum of Man
Paris
Brudite College
Indus
National Assembly
Letters To The Editor On Tumut Dairy Co Cooperation
The Tumut Dairy Company directors are praised for cooperating to gain Canberra milk market share. Readers urge strict inspections of stock and dairies to assure Canberra consumers of quality. A second letter questions pricing and monopoly claims tied to the Dairy Farmers Milk Company and the Canberra market.
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Tumut Dairy Company
Tumut
Canberra
Jersey
Es Ig
A.O.T
D. B
Dairy Farmers’ Milk Company
Haydon
Dairy Farmers’ Company
Albury
Hunter Valley
N.S.S.W
Camberra
Decimal currency would streamline Australian accounting
In a letter from Barton, F G Frank urges adopting a decimal currency system. He argues it would reduce bookkeeping effort across banks government offices businesses and homes, simplify accounting machinery and school math, and lower costs while boosting production and efficiency nationwide.
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National University
F. G. Frank
Eisenhower Orders Dulles to Brazil for Inter-American Talks
President Eisenhower directed Secretary of State Dulles before he left for Brazil to hold days of conferences with President Kubitschek. The visit aims to address measures to improve new relations in the Western Hemisphere, reflecting strong interest in advancing inter-American policies.
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New Yorke
Monio
AAP
Reuter
Eisenhower
My. Dulles
Brazil
Tesceling Kubitschek
United Prey
White House
Hisenhower
Kubitchek
Day
Farewell Planned for RSI Canberra Leader
Members of the Returned Soldiers League Canberra branch voted to host a farewell gathering for retiring president RD Hull who will move to Hobart. The event is set for North Canberra RSI Memorial Club next Monday at 8 pm followed by a farewell dinner for Mr and Mrs Hull at Hotel Ainslie Rex.
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Returned Soldiers’ League
Batherin
RD. Hull
Canberra
Hobart
R.S.L. Memorial Club
Hull
R.S.L
J. Barr
West Canberra
Wide Range In Crafts At Canberra Exhibition
The MCA sponsored Canberra Handicraft and Hobbies Exhibition opens at Albert Hall with exhibits from stamps to modern furniture. Highlights include a 16 foot catamaran owned by UK Trade Commissioner N L Hibbs, hotel labels, native crafts, model trains, Continental furniture, P M G telecommunication displays, and a puppet show by W W C A Theatre Group. Radio, glass blowing, weaving, and pottery demos are planned, with international and local groups organizing the displays.
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Canberra
Albert Hall
Waldorf-Astoria
The
Ritz
London
Elbow Beach
Bermuda
U.K
N. L. Hibbs
Institute of Anatomy
Country Women's Association
Canberra Technical College
Lithuania
Latvia
W.W.C.A. Theatre Group
National Capital Devevelopment Commission
Lachlan Court
Redhill School
Great Britain
Australia
A Reynell
A. D’emilio
Canberra Radio Society
Children Blamed For Alarm At Narrabundal Infants School
Canberra Fire Brigade rushed to Narrabundal Infants School after a fire alarm was set off by someone believed to be children. Glass broken in front of the school. firefighters found no children present and warned such pranks endanger real emergencies.
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Narrabundal
Canberra
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