Bar Council Proposes Coroners Act Amendments in NSW
The Bar Council of New South Wales forwards a report to the State Attorney General proposing changes to the Coroners Act. It seeks to bar hearsay at inquests and limit inquests to inquiry rather than trial, with stronger coroner qualifications and safeguards against overreach by police and media.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
BAR Council of
New South Wales
Coroners
England
Bar Council
Australia
Unfortunate Lay By Deal Sparks Buyer Seller Debate
In a lawyer's diary discussion a lay by coat dilemma shows the risk of failing to complete payments and losing rights. The column explains that sellers may reject offers even with no reasonable offers refused, and buyers must judge if an offer is reasonable from the seller's view.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary
Bill
Public Servants Dual Jobs Underscore Living Costs
A letter argues that public workers take second jobs not from excess energy but to cope with high living costs in Canberra. The writer notes many wives work out of necessity, mocks the idea of a benevolent public service, and calls for an inquiry while praising those not forced to wake at 2.30 am to deliver milk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canberra
Public Service
Pedestrian Crossings for Public Servants Proposed
A letter from V Tomat voices support for three new crossings near Bar ton for Public Servants but argues Civic Centre users and mothers with children face ongoing danger. He highlights the M L C Building area with a dual road, no safety island, a parking inlet and outlet, and a nearby bus stop within ten yards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barton
Civic Centre
M.L.C
V. Tomat
Plans for Canberra Junior Farmers in 1961
Members of the Canberra Junior Farmers Club outline a busy 1961 program including sports against neighbouring clubs, a woollen mill visit, film nights, fishing contests, gymkhanas and social outings. Vice-president James Kilby won the district final of the ABC radio speaking contest and becomes eligible for the Canberra area final on February 6. The annual meeting will elect new office bearers on February 9.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canberra
Junior Farmers’ Club
Queanbeyan
Sydney
James Kilby
A.B.C
Viceregals Visit with Canberra Events
VICE REGAL Sir Colin and Lady Anderson and Miss Rose Anderson arrived at Government House. Governor-General and Viscountess Dunrossil hosted a dinner at Government House Canberra on Saturday. Their Excellencies attended Matins at St John s Church Canberra yesterday morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colin
Lady Anderson
Rose Anderson
Government House
Viscountess
Dunrossil
Canberra
St. John’s Church
Week In Westminster: Macmillan's Unflappable Leadership
The piece portrays Prime Minister Macmillan as unruffled under pressure with a calm style. It notes his long tenure, key decisions from Laos to Moscow, and political maneuvering including cabinet reshuffles and defense moves. It discusses future successor prospects and compares his tenure to Baldwin's.
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Macmillan
Benchers
House of Commons
Lord Home
Foreign Office
Westminster
Whitehall
Edward Boyle
Anthony Eden
Marquess of Salisbury
Anthony Head
Lord Head
Nigeria
Alfred Robens
National Coal Board
Galdwin
Australian Citizenship for 3000 Migrants to Be Naturalised
More than 3000 migrants will become Australian citizens in ceremonies nationwide next week. Most events occur on Australia Day Thursday, with the largest turnout of 548 new citizens at Brisbane City Hall. Participants come from over 30 foreign countries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sydney
Australia
Downer
Brisbane
Study on Decimal Currency Changeover in Australia
Mr. Pratten conducts a six week study on decimal currency changeover with Mr. L. G. Hall and Mr. A. W. Hence, travelling with him. The Australian Decimal Currency Committee urged a 1963 decimal system, but the Government has not decided yet.
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Pratten
L. G. Hall
Commonwealth Banking Corporation
A. W. Hence
Commonwealth Savings Banking Administration
Australian Decimal Currency Committee
Australia
R. F. G. Pratten
Commonwealth Trading Bank
Sydney
Johannesburg
South Africa
Haile Selassie King of Kings Facing Jungle Rule
Haile Selassie has ruled Ethiopia for 43 years amid a dangerous blend of modernization and tribal sovereignty. A palace coup in 1917 and struggle with Mussolini framed a reign defined by survival, centralised government, and harsh measures amid a country of 40 tribes, illiteracy, and looming political tension.
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Addis Ababa
Imperial Bodyguard
Haile Selassie
Ethiopia
Lij Yasu
World Bank
Solomon
Shela
Africa
Australian Quakers Discuss Independence Meeting in Canberra
The 57th annual Society meeting at Canberra Grammar School weighs independence. Spokesman E B Pollard says sessions run to tomorrow night. Local Quakers, 50 strong since 1953, build a meeting place on Condamine Street opposite Turner Primary School. A symposium on Education for Living was held last night, chaired by RK R Hodekin of the Australian National University.
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National Bank
Canberra Grammar School
E. B. Pollard
Canberra
Hare
Condamine Street
Turner
RK. R. Hodekin
Australian National University
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Canberra Times
Derek Moon
Downing Street
Suez
Stanley Baldwin
Laos
U.K
Moscow
Paris
Mr. Krushchev
Washington
Asta
Mr. Macmillan
Maurice
Treasury
Associated Press
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