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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Aug 24, 1957
Page
11
The column discusses a controversial decision to abolish the Commencement Column, questioning official sanction and whether the National Planning and Development Committee was consulted. It emphasizes the historical landmark status and national significance of the site.
The United States eases the long standing ban on travel to Communist China allowing 24 reporters to enter on an experimental basis. State Department says reciprocal visas for Chinese passports will not be granted. The move aims to inform Americans through town representatives about conditions in areas under Chinese Communist control. The policy does not alter the main law restricting communism media.
Police hold 30 left wing unionists in Singapore under the preservation of public security ordinance. Seven were at a meeting at the General Employees Union HQ on Middle Road, called by 33 left wing unions to discuss affiliation with the Singapore Trades Union Congress. Police cordoned the area and searched the headquarters.
Ernest John Murray aged 74 died yesterday morning at Canberra Community Hospital after a brief illness. Eldest son of Mrs Ruby Murray and the late Mr St Murray of Kurrumbene he leaves four brothers and two sisters. The funeral will be held at Canberra Cemetery following a service at St Andrew's.
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