Bury Resigns as Cabinet Crisis Grips Australia
Australia faced a cabinet crisis as Mr. Bury resigned after a public dispute over Britain's Common Market entry. Prime Minister Menzies and Deputy PM McEwen condemned Bury's view that Britain's entry would lightly affect the Australian economy. Observers warned of possible government reshuffle amid tense negotiations.
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Letters Exchanged With Deep Regret Over Common Market Views
The texts show Mr. Menzies demanding Mr. Bury’s resignation after a dispute over British entry into the Common Market. Mr. Bury replies with a resignation letter and defends his stance while praising cabinet colleagues. The exchange underscores tensions within the Australian government on economic strategy and ministerial responsibility.
Resignation Seen As CP Victory In Australian Crisis
Political observers see Mr. Bury's resignation as a sign that the Liberal and Country Parties clash over the Common Market will endure. The move heightens internal tensions, widens Treasury-Trade rifts, and raises questions ahead of Parliament's budget session. Both Menzies and McEwen plan a Perth visit, signaling ongoing leadership jockeying.
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Bury Appointed Minister for Air in December
The man Mr Bury, aged 49, rose from Cambridge graduate and Bank of NSW veteran to head of the Economic Relations Division in the Department of External Affairs. He held roles at the World Bank IMF and IBRD before entering Parliament in 1956, winning Wentworth as a Liberal. He is noted as a leading international finance expert and a strong debater on economic affairs.
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Lady Dunrossil in Hospital After Car Crash
Lady Dunrossil Martin remains under observation in a High Wycombe hospital after a crash. A hospital spokesman reports lacera tions to her chin and mouth stitched under anaesthetic and that she was X-rayed for other possible injuries. He said she is as well as can be expected. Lord Dunrossil died in office in Canberra in February 1961.
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