10 Jun 1961
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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jun 10, 1961
Page
1
The remark by C. Tell Jackson notes that many individuals doing great charity work also pursue personal benefits or recognition. It highlights the dual motive of generosity and self-interest in public service.
The Birthday Honours list elevates Sir Reginald Pollard to Knight Commander of the British Empire and includes Howard Beale as KBE. Others knighthoods go to Charles Moses, Brigadier D. M. Cleland, and General staff chief R. G. Pollard among Australians. Page 24 continues.
Three Canberra citizens are named in the Queen's Birthday Honours. Lieut-General R G Pollard receives the Knight of the British Empire. Mrs John Guy is awarded the Order of the British Empire. Group Captain I S Roberts earns the CBE for his role as Director General of Personnel in the Department of the Air.
Harvey scored a 190 minute century, his 20th in Tests and fifth against England, as Australia posted 300 after Norman ONeill’s 82 and Simpson’s early boundaries. England struggled to 95 in their first innings, with Mackay taking four wickets.
Police formed a path for the Australian cricket team returning from Edgbaston as anti apartheid demonstrators gathered at the Birmingham hotel. About 50 protesters watched in silence while police kept the crowd back to allow guests in and out quickly.
The record lists players and dismissals from England first innings G Pullar Subba Row Dexter Cowdrey Barrington Statham Lillingworth Murray Trueman and others, with fall of wickets and Bowling figures. Australia first innings shows McDonald Mingworth Lawry ONeill Warvey Burge Simpson and Davidson not out, with totals, fall of wickets and bowling summaries.
The A C T Master Bakers and Pastry Cooks Association reversed a Friday night baking ban. After objections from the National Council of Women and the public, members will resume baking and deliveries on Saturdays, continuing until further notice due to unforeseen circumstances.
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