No Change In War Policy Claims From Indonesia’s Aide
No Change in war policy was claimed by the Indonesian minister for Foreign Affairs Subindria who told the Italian Ambassador that recent Indonesian actions were not altering aims. Menzies said the Netherlands would not attack and stressed forces available in West New Guinea. The report notes attempts to provoke and the cloudy, unsettled mood as page continues.
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West
Netherlands
Menzies
Pit Menzies
Austen
Pirker
Statement by Menzies on Congo and Africa Policy
Prime Minister Menzies spoke in the House about international disarmament and Africa tensions. He outlined Australia will contribute funds to UN operations in Congo and warned of danger from Soviet influence and external rivalries.
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Dutch New Guinea
Dutch Navy
Mines For Foreign Affairs
Kandrio
Werlands
New Guinea
Rmament II
Menzies
Atement 9
House of Premiatives
South East Asia
Menzley
Austra
United Lions Fund
Ambini
Congo
Wween
Wence
Praes
Government Faces Showdown Over Tax Bill in Senate
The Menzies government presses to pass a 10 percent car sales tax with a potential double dissolution if the Senate again rejects the measure. Rebels Senators Wright and Wood threaten to oppose, risking Liberal endorsements. Opposition fears gains in a full Senate election.
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Senate
Spain
Wright
Tas
Wood
Liberal Party
Cavines
Menzies
Aready
Commonwealth v Bank Bal
Yale
Labour Party
Democratic Labour Party
Australian Labour Party
Tee
Trade deficit widens in early financial year period
Imports outpaced exports by £130.8 million in the first five months, with £470 million of merchandise imported and £339 million exported. The gap widened from last year and widened sharply in November.
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Aunranan
Venezuelan Riots Halt Fire Crews as Snipers Fire
Two buses were set ablaze during unrest in Venezuela when snipers fired on firemen attempting to extinguish the flames. President Romulo Betancourt ordered troops to intervene amid claims the plot targeted state stability in a Cuba style crisis.
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Romulo Betancourt
Venezuela
Cub
Opposition Leader Indicates February 28 Autumn Session Start
The Leader of the Opposition suggested Parliament would resume for the 1961 autumn session on February 28. House arrangements limited debate to Prime Minister Menzies and Calwell, and Holt could not confirm the plan.
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House of Representatives
Ack
Holt
Calwell
Menzies
Callan Park Inquiry Examines Board Allegations
Dr Bailey at Callan Park presented a report detailing assaults on patients, drunkenness, thefts and neglect of duty by board members. The NSW Health Minister advised the premier not to appoint a Royal Commission citing the current inquiry may suffice, while promising prompt government action if requested.
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Sweeney
L. Holmwood
L. Howitt
Bailey
Callan Park
Nsw
Sheahan
Heffron
Star
Sabl¢ Service Board
Dr. Bailey
Graeme Thorne inquest hearings on violent death verdict
In Sydney court Graeme Thorne’s inquest heard medical evidence of a skull fracture and possible asphyxia. Doctor John Laing said the injury required force, contradicting the accused Bradley’s claim the boy could have caused it in a car boot. Witnesses described locating the body wrapped in a rug near Seaforth.
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Laing
Set
Goode
Graeme Thorne
Stephen Leslie Bradley
Thorne
Bradley
Skt
Rodgers
Bondi
Clontarf
Det-Spts
B. Doyle
J Bateman
Doyle
Bateman
Dr. Laing
Dr. Leing
Ugapore
McOney
F. W. Wizzard
Graeme Thornes
Eric Coughlan
Phillip Wall
Seaforth
Edence
Howe
Grandview Grove
David Wall
Phillip
Pathet Lao Seizes Phiafay as battle widens in Laos
government sources say Pathet Lao guerrillas captured Phiafay in the south, threatening Pakse and northern provinces. Reports claim Phoumi’s forces were halted 16 miles south of Pakse by downed highway bridges as Luang Prabang came under attack.
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Vientiane
Suesung
AAP
Pathet Lao
Phiafay
Phoumi Nossvan
Pakse
Loas
Phoumi
Nouthern
Saranvane
Attopeu
Pathet Lao Radio
Ban Mu~ong
Tren
J Luang Prabang
Here
Koumi
Pakading
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Lay
Aeme Thorne
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