U N Continues Efforts for Congo Peace
The United Nations under Dag Hammarskjöld renewed talks with Congo Premier Patrice Lumumba as it presses to restore order and aid the economy in the new nation. Council members questioned Lumumba in New York while debates on Congo crisis continued, and UN plans to shape a broader operation to reinforce peacekeeping grow clearer.
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World Organisation
Samuel Hordern Dies In Head On Collision Near Waewick
Sydney reports Samuel Hordern prominent Australian pastoral exporter and Royal Agricultural Society president was killed in a head on taxi and station sedan crash on the Hume Highway near Waewick. His wife, four others injured, including council alderman, as investigation and tributes begin.
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Republicans Ready to Nominate Nixon
The Nixon camp faced no opposition as delegates prepared to nominate him on Wednesday. Key figures Governor Nelson Rockefeller and Senator Barry Goldwater argued for stronger defense and civil rights planks, signaling a unified front to oppose Kennedy and Johnson in the November race.
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End Seen To Government Home Building
Canberra residents press for faster housing as interest grows in government and private housing. Dr Harrison urges urgent measures to house about 3,000 waiting on government homes, warning two-pronged funding and land expansion are needed. Mr Maunder argues private blocks can unlock land for homes if government builds fewer blocks. Canberra officials project 14,250 homes and 300 flats planned this year, with 1,100 blocks to be auctioned, but debates over land and funding persist.
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Goods Train Kills Four Rail Workers
Minister for Shipping and Transport Mr Opperman reported that a central on the Trans Continental line at Kawinna Western Australia killed four rail workers with three others uninjured. A board of inquiry is investigating. Government expressed sympathy to the families.
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Stiff Kidnap Penalties Considered in Victoria
Melbourne notes indicate a draft bill to be reviewed by State Cabinet before Parliament. The plan raises kidnapping penalties to up to 20 years, with existing offences under review and potential restructuring of Crown prosecutions.
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Victoria
Reid
Magistrate withdraws resignation amid resignation reconsideration
Canberra magistrate Mire FD Buta withdrew his resignation after reconsidering his decision to resign from the public service. The move followed criticism of his announcement and reports he would join Lend Lease Development Pty LTD in Sydney. He was farewelled at the Courts and Titles Office and by the Crown Solicitor, with gifts and expressions of best wishes noted.
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Lend Lease Development Pty. Ltd
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Button
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Court of Party Sessions
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Budget Session Opens Across Australia August 16
The House of Representatives reopens for the budget session on Tuesday August 16 with Speaker Mrs J Mecleay announcing the schedule. The Treasurer Mr Wolt will present the 1960-61 budget. the Senate will also begin on August 16. New members include Noel Heaton and R H Whitshorn. Major government legislation aims to set minimum marriage age at 16 nationwide and tighten Crimes Act provisions related to spying.
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Wolt
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Bendigo
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Australia
Three Boys Die in Earth Cave-In Near Slackport
London reports three boys aged 12 to 14 buried alive after a wart fall from a railway embankment near Slackport Cheshire. They were digging a save in the embankment when it collapsed, killing them at the scene.
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Spurway Donates £100,000 For Rheumatism Research In Sydney
Frank G Spurway donated £100,000 to the Australian Rheumatism Council at a Sydney meeting to aid medical research toward a cure for arthritis and rheumatism. The chairman said most funds would support NSW programs with aims to establish centers nationwide. Spurway, founder of Spurway Cal, is active in sports circles.
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