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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Jun 06, 1962

Page

3

Australia’s Barwick faces press blackout over Hong Kong trip

The Tiger Standard reports External Affairs Minister Sir Garfield Barwick imposed a complete news blackout during a three day Hong Kong visit. The paper says he refused to meet the press to avoid awkward questions about Australia’s immigration policy and refugee stance.

Hongkong A.a.p.reuter Australia Garfield Barwick Tiger Standard Garfield Asia China

First Chinese Refugees Arrive in U S

The United States welcomed its first refugees from Communist China, a family of Eng-Suey and relatives in Hong Kong. Attorney General Kennedy praised their arrival and urged American families to adopt Chinese children as President Kennedy announced several thousand would be admitted under a quota waiver.

Washington United States China American Associated Press State Department Hongkong Eng-Suey Leung-Hing Mee-Har Me-Wan Robert Kennedy Kennedy

Loss Of Axe Led To Killing In Dundee South Africa

Three white farmers were gaoled for culpable homicide after beating African labourer Alfios Sibisi to death with a hosepipe over the disappearance of an axe valued at 16/3. Judge described the victim's treatment as inhuman and barbaric. Marthinus Celliers senior and his son got 12 years, Anthony Meyer five years with three suspended.

Dundee Natal Reuter Marthinus Celliers Jnr Marthinus Anthony Meyer Alfios Sibisi

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