New date set for Ryan execution after lengthy appeals
The council met briefly but Ryan's case was not discussed. Eight church leaders, Ryan's mother, his lawyer, and others appealed for a reprieve. The Premier and the Privy Council debated the execution date, with officials signaling a likely new date within days. Ryan's 7 year old mother telegraphed the Governor seeking mercy, insisting her son is innocent.
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Sir Henrysdeath
George Henry
Privy Council
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Henry Weld
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Balranald
Nsw
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Reprieve pleas stir Victoria over Ryan case
In Melbourne on Tuesday wide scale protests emerge as Ronald Ryan seeks reprieve following the dismissal of his appeal to the Privy Council. Critics urge mercy citing jury views, while students and unions mobilize. anti hanging groups plan further action amid cabinet deliberations.
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Victoria
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Late News Cricket Scores From RBAN Fixture
Unclear cricket score update from RBAN mentions SAP South Africa with partial figures at stumps. Details fragmented with missing names and full context.
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Tuewlay Sap South Africa
Tine
Ounngles
Pilots Escape After Jet Crash Lands at Avalon Airfield
Two pilots escaped uninjured after a Hawker Siddeley jet skidded on the runway at Avalon Airfield, 30 miles from Melbourne. Fire crews contained a fuel spill as the aircraft burned, with undercarriage and fuselage damage estimated over 30,000 pounds. Both captains, J L MacAlister of Armadale and P A LavenDer of Ringwood, were airmen from Melbourne suburbs taking part in a familiarisation course. a Department of Civil Aviation spokesperson could not confirm who was at the controls.
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Alan Woodward
Suharto Warns Sukarno Over Past Policies
General Suharto publicly warned President Sukarno to explain past policies or face military action. He spoke at a conference of regional military commanders, signaling the army's patience may be exhausted.
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Congress
House gutted by hoaxer in Claremont
Perth police probe an elaborate hoax by a man who persuaded a demolition firm to partially demolish a house owned by Mrs S. L. Chid its damage placed at 1800 pounds. She denied knowing a Mr Brown and no one authorized the demolition. Contractors will restore the home.
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Omee
Commonwealth Advanced Education scholarship winners named
The Canberra Times will publish the names of Commonwealth Advanced Education scholarship winners in the ACT and surrounding areas for senior secondary and intermediate levels. An atmosphere of tension surrounds the region as political leaders push for accountability amid calls to oust President Sukarno.
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Canberra Times
Ntermediae
Grin Fight for Runs In Durban Test
Australia led by Ian Redpath struggled for runs in the third Test against South Africa in Durban. Redpath shared stands with Cowper and Chappell, taking Australia to lunch at 3 for 262, then 5 for 268 after Chappell fell for 75 and Veivers nine. Australia held a lead but with one day left experts saw slim odds to save the match.
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Vis
Sign of The Times makes history with bylines in London
The Times of London breaks a historic record this week by leading stories with bylines, marking a first for the paper in its long history. AAP Reuters reports London editors note the change reflects evolving newsroom standards and reader expectations.
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Times of London
ACT wage boosts hike private and public workers
Interim margins increases approved by Conciliation Commissioner Findlay raise weekly wages across the ACT by 40c to 120. The changes flow from the metal trades margin rise granted in December and apply from the first pay period after last Monday. Some employers will delay while calculating percentages.
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Crucial Talks Begin in Paris Between Wilson and de Gaulle
In Paris on Tuesday British Prime Minister Wilson opened crucial talks with President de Gaulle to assess Britain’s chances of joining the European Common Market. Wilson had publicly stated Britain seeks entry, saying failure would not be Britain’s fault if exclusion occurred.
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Violence and Protests Mark New Zealand Visit
During a New Zealand visit, Air Vice-Marshal and Mrs Ky faced rioting in Auckland on the second day. A girl struck Mrs Ky with a bamboo cane as security moved in. Other items note Britain MPs pressuring to cancel South Africa policy, a South Vietnamese cabinet reshuffle denied in Saigon, Brazil flood toll, and Canberra living costs rising 0.8 percent in December quarter.
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New Zealand
Marshal Ky
Saigon
Water cuts at Yass impose weekly garden ban
Yass householders must curb gardening water use starting Friday under a council ban restricting unattended hoses and sprinklers to hose held watering. The measure, decided last night, runs on Mondays Wednesdays and Fridays until further notice, following a health survey report on high summer consumption.
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US general shot down near Saigon. brigadier escapes
Saigon reports a US helicopter carrying Brigadier General Richard Knowles was hit by ground fire a few miles from the city yesterday. Knowles escaped unharmed after the downing. It recalls his December belt was struck eight times by Communist fire.
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196Th Light Infantry
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