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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Jun 10, 1959

Page

4

Africans Expert As Smugglers

A historic analysis notes widespread African smuggling of gold, diamonds, textiles, and goods as frontiers drift postcolonial borders fade. It cites regional routes from Togoland, Cameroons, and Dahomey with figures like Premier Sylvanus Olympio contemplating free port status in Lome while British territories oppose similar aims.

Africa Japan Accra Togoland Cameroons Guy Souroun Migan Apithy Dahomey Lorne Vpogaland Stull Liberia Middle East Sylvanus ‘Olympio Lome

Stand-in for Queen Elizabeth at Trooping the Colour

On Horse Guards Parade in London a stand-in for the Queen models the Trooping the Colour rehearsal. Mrs Archer-Houblon steps in annually with Major-General J N Moore beside her. The ceremony occurs on the Queen's official birthday and is set for June 13 this year.

Queen Elizabeth Horse Guards Parade London Archer-Houblon J. N. Moore Household Brigade

Menzies May Tour Asia After North American Visit

Reports say Australian Prime Minister Robert Menzies may tour Asia after a North American trip. He is expected to visit Pakistan with possible stops in Thailand and the Philippines, and Karachi is asked to be included on his return.

London Menzies Pakistan Thailand Philippines SEATO U.S Secretary of All Herter Paris Bonn Britain Austrtelia House

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