U K Plans Inquiry Into Nyasaland Events
The British government will set up a commission headed by Mr Justice Dev to investigate disturbances in Nyasaland. London says the body will include judicial and African experts to uncover truth and ensure security, amid opposition calls for a parliamentary inquiry.
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Nyasaland
Lennox Boyd
Howe of Commons
Feweman
Lennox-Boyd
Judicial Commission
Viscount Malvern
London
Africa
Iraq Exits Baghdad Pact Amid Sovereign Reassertion
Iraqi officials announced withdrawal from the Baghdad Pact, proclaiming full independence and sovereignty. Radio Bagdad and officials cited ending imperial constraints, while Britain and the United States described the move as part of a shifting regional balance and possible regularisation of tensions after recent internal upheaval including the Mosul revolt.
Partition Bill in South Africa Sparks House Debate
Prime Minister Verwoerd told Parliament the Promotion of Bantu Self Government Bill aims to create eight African States with own legislatures. Opposition warned the measure risks partition and escalating ethnic division as African and white populations shift in the coming decades.
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Cape Town
Reuter
South Asia
Verwoerd
South Africa
United Party Front
M. Steyn
Steyn
Newsagents Holiday Hours For Canberra Publications
Newsagents in Canberra will open for sale of other publications from 7 30 a m to 10 30 a m on Good Friday. Inexpediencies will open on lay Sunday and Monday mornings until midday. The Canberra Times will publish as usual on Saturday and Monday.
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Canberra Times
Goodriday
Canberra Newsagents
NATO Pushes East West Talks After London Summit
A NATO spokesman after a two and a half hour council meeting said notes will go to morrow. British Prime Minister Macmillan urged East and West toward common peace interests and stressed negotiations with the Soviet Union to resolve the Berlin crisis. He expressed hope negotiations would start with useful work by Foreign Ministers to prepare for a summit later in the year and said all sides agree on fundamentals and a united point of view. He noted progress and emphasized defending what is right while being fair.
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Great Britain
Macmillan
Punistes
Mega
Ms Head
Washington
Mimi Ile
Soviet Union
Berlin
London
Russia
Amis Affort
Five Injured In Head-On Collision In Deakin
Five people were injured in a head-on collision on Bedford Street Deakin yesterday afternoon. Canberra ambulance rushed all five to hospital for treatment before discharge. Injured include Glynis Brodie Tan Slater and Street with lacerations and shock.
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Bedford Street
Deakin
Canberra
Mins Glynis Brodie
Tan Tames Slater
Dominion! Circuit
Mr. Street
S P C A Appeals for Owners to Remember Pets
The S P C A urges owners to arrange care for pets during absences. The appeal stresses ensuring pets are fed, watered, and safe, and reminds guardians to make prior arrangements before travel or extended trips.
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S.P.C.A
Crowded Scenes Mark Sydney 1940s Opening Parade
Crowds gathered for the Sydney event as official ceremonies opened with a speech by Lt. Sir Eric Woodward. The procession highlighted primary industries and the broader economic efforts, with large public involvement and a notable attendance figure.
Bank hold up at Rose Bay North bank
Youths armed with shotguns forced their way into the Commonwealth Savings Bank at Rose Bay North. They ordered money from teller Ellis Bollard, fired a shot over his head, and fled in a stolen car with the plate noted by a witness. Police hunt armed youths. the vehicle abandoned near Bondi.
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Rose Bay North
Commonwealth Savings Bank
Point & Teller
Ellis Bollard
Bondich
Taslier
Ares
Bollard
Muburbe
Giant Computer Planned For Research Work
Sydney reports the Nuclear Research Foundation plans a 24 hour computer to replace 400000 to one million engineers. The machine would support nuclear research at the Australian National University, with Sir Mark Oliphant and Professor Mosset advocates saying it would benefit Australia.
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Nuclear Research Foundation
Foundation
Aol
Department For Nuclear Research
Toowe
AIT Ie
Australian National ‘University
Mark Oliphant
Tshoula
Australia
Rofesaor Mossét
Agid Pi Foundation
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