West New Guinea clash sharpens Dutch Indonesian dispute
Casualties from an armed landing by Indonesians in West New Guinea mark a more serious phase in the Dutch Indonesian quarrel. Officials warn against un authorised actions and urge both sides to restrain. Australia is urged to press for deescalation and keep up talks despite UN non intervention.
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West New Guinea
Netherlands
Indonesia
New Guinea
United Nations
Australia
Canberra Captain For New Ship
Canberra plans a new ship next year with a captain appointed. He is in Sydney this month for Parramatta sea trips.
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Canberra
Sydney
Parramatta
Police pay rise linked to UK crime wave debate
MPs debate police pay as Government weighs boosting salaries to around £1,009 a year to curb crime and recruit more officers. The report warns of staffing shortfalls with 6,000 needed in London and 13,000 nationwide, while corporal punishment faces strong opposition and questions about deterrence.
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U.K
Engineering Union
Ens
Britain
Pers
Tod
Lweek
Army
Butler
London
Ukrainian Ballet in Joyful Style at Albert Hall
A capacity audience enjoyed the Ukrainian Australian Ballet Company led by Tina Denysenko in two folk ballets Dovbush and Prychynne. The performance mixed lively group dancing with affectionate crowd participation, celebrating village life and Cossack legends with vibrant costumes and drumming.
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Ukraine
Albert Hall
Tina Denysenko
Dovbush
Prychynne
Garely
Dov Bush
Alrays
Viscountess opens Canberra clubs and bids seasonal gathering
Her Excellency the Vis countess Dunrossil opened the Canberra Police Citizens Boys Club on Saturday afternoon aided by club members. She then attended the Christmas dinner of the Business and Professional Women's Club of Canberra. Sir Denys and the Honourable Lady Lowson with Miss Melanie Lowson have left Government House.
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Viscountess Dunrossil
Canberra
Senate to Debate Nationality and Citizenship Bill
The Senate will meet at 2.15 pm this afternoon. After questions, debate will focus on the Nationality and Citizenship Bill.
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Senate
Centenary Year of Chekhov and His Humanist Vision
In 1860 Anton Chekhov was born in Taganrog and died in 1904 in Badenweiler. This essay notes Chekhov’s rise from medical student to writer of stories and four major plays The Seagull Uncle Vanya Three Sisters and The Cherry Orchard. It discusses his view of human nature as marked by suffering and the limits of religion and ideology.
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C. H. Manning Clark
School of General Studies
A.N.U
Russia
Man
God
Dostoevsky
Tolstoy
Anton Pavelovich Chekhov
Chekhov
Taganrog
Badenweiler
Germany
Farmula
Moscow
Jake
St. Petershir
Vanya
Chek
Party Critic Attacks Compulsory Loans Debate Rages
NSW Liberal Roy Wheeler denounces government plans to force insurers and superannuation funds to lend 30 percent of assets to public authority loans. The row widens as Sir Arthur Fadden and Mr. Menzies face internal splits amid warnings from Senator Tan Wood and others. Britain’s Macmillan faces miscues ahead of a Commonwealth summit. Australia’s Test cricket schedule moves to June.
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Roy Wheeler
Lib
Ns.w
Bory
Manries
South Australia
Thomas Flayford
Canberra
Menzies
Playford
Thomas
Britain
Macmillar
London
Wool Testing Authority Reappointed to Three-Year Term
The seven members of the Australian Testing Authority were reappointed for a three year term at yesterdays meeting. Primary officers announced the renewal and stressed ongoing oversight of wool testing standards.
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Wool Testing Authority
Australian Festing Authority
Adermans
Yesterdy
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