Algerian violence grows as independence nears
Steel-helmeted Algerian soldiers guard a farm near Oran over alleged killers as unrest follows independence gains. In Tlemcen a dissident leader Mohamad Ben Bella warned the Evian agreements must be burned, arguing formal independence leaves Algeria economically dependent on France. Ben Bella, arriving as vice premier in the Provisional Government, said he supported the Evian accords.
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Oran
Algeria
Tlemcen
Mohammed Ben Bella
France
Ben Bella
Commonwealth Bank Golden Jubilee Dinner Tribute
The Commonwealth Bank celebrated its 50th anniversary with a golden jubilee dinner at the Hotel Australia. Speakers included Sir Robert Menzies and Opposition Leader Arthur Calwell praising the bank’s service, history, and leadership figures like Governor Coombs and Managing Director E B Richardson.
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Lonigat
Hotel Australia
Menzies
Reserve Bank of Australia
Dr. Coombs
Coombs
Commonwealth Bank
Calwell
Australia
Corporation
E. B Richardson
Savings deposits rise in Australia claims OSS data
Official figures from the Bureau of Census and Statistics show savings deposits totaling £158.3 ahead of population. May 1961 deposits exceeded withdrawals by £7.7 million, with interest lifting the total to £15.6 million. State increases varied, led by ACT at 118.8 percent, with NSW 46.8 and Victoria 37.3. Personnel shifts to Canberra Defence Departments boosted the ACLT.
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Bureau of Census and Statistics
Australian Capital Territory
Northern Territory
N.S.W
Vic
S.A
Melbourne
Canberra
Lady Churchill Signals Approval On Departure
The article notes Lady Churchill offering a thumbs up gesture as she leaves, signaling approval or greeting to onlookers and photographers. Her casual departure drew attention from a crowd gathered for the event.
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Lady Churchill
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