Leader Arthur Calwell Addresses ACT Trade Union Picnic
Arthur Calwell newly elected Leader of the Opposition spoke to ACT trade unionists at the Trades and Labour Council picnic held yesterday at Manuka Oval. He departed Parliament House immediately after his election for his first official function. On his left sat Council Chairman F J McCauley and ACT member J R Fraser.
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ACT, Trades and Labour Council
Manuka Oval
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Parliament House
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ACT
J. R. Fraser
Calwell Wins Australian Labor Leader Amid Whitlam Deputy
In a caucus ballot held in Victoria Calwell defeated Pollard by 12 votes to lead the Australian Labor Party. Whitlam edged Ward for deputy leadership by four votes in the final ballot after Crean’s withdrawal influenced the result. Morrison won the parliamentary executive vote 37 to 35.
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Victoria
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Harrison
Havien
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Tas
Kennelly
Vic
Labour
Morrison
Luchetti, W
Calwell Promises Labour Victory at Manukau Picnic
At the Labour Party picnic in Manukau, Mr. Calwell pledged to work toward returning Labour to government after the 1961 election. He praised the mass support of Australians and argued for nationalisation of key sectors, with Holt noting the party’s leftward direction and strong socialist stance.
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Holt
New Voting System Introduced by Labour Party MPs
The Federal Parliamentary Labour Party moved to secrecy in elections. Previously caucus members sat side by side and neighbors could see votes. Yesterday two members at a time entered a room to receive ballots and vote in private per scrutineer Albert Thompson.
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Albert Thompson
Indonesia Parliament Suspended by Soekarno Triggers Closed Session
A closed session of Indonesian MPs was called after Soekarno suspended Parliament for threatening the unity of the Republic. Speaker Sartone scheduled today’s session to inform members of Dr Soekarno’s decree and government proposals for a new legislature amid cautious reaction from politicians and possible military warnings. Soekarno, 58, now rules Indonesia and claimed the Assembly would not be destroyed but renewed. The 258-member House, elected in 1955, was Indonesia’s first fully elected Parliament in 15 years.
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Silitary
Dr. Soekarno
Indonesia
Soeckamno
Submarine Volcano Off Agadir Signals Ongoing Crisis
Reports say steam clouds rose offshore as Agadir faced a devastating earthquake. Authorities estimate 12,000 dead with 3,001 foreigners among them and 5,000 buried in pits outside the city. King Mohammed V inspected the ruins as rescue and disinfection units labored amid chaos.
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Mohammed V
End To American Patience With Castro Predicted
Controversy over Cuba deepens as U S officials prepare a firm denial of Castro charges. Daniel Braddock to deliver the State Department response while protest over Donald Chapman’s detention continues. Cuban diplomats warn of worsening U S Cuban relations amid accusations of sabotage.
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State Department
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