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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
May 20, 1961
Page
4
Cadets from Lyneham High School and Canberra High School arrived back in Canberra yesterday after attending the annual cadet camp at Singleton. They received rifle drill and live ammunition instruction and participated in a two hour exercise.
About 150 mining executives and consultants at the Commonwealth Mining and Metallurgical Congress in Johannesburg voiced optimism that race problems could be resolved. Most felt South Africa’s departure from the Commonwealth would only cause a short term setback to the economy. Several predicted economics would outrun race sentiment in the long run, while a US delegate warned that delaying African rights would worsen the penalty in time.
London reports a Friday meeting where AA Ph British Post and industry representatives discussed satellite communications. NASA said an Anglo American communications satellite project is to be launched next year with repeater satellites under 100 lb in orbits over 100 miles. Talks covered machinery to foster Post Office and British industry cooperation in this evolving field.
The Dow Jones Industrial average first topped 700 signaling rising optimism on Wall Street. After opening near 705.84, it dipped to 701.14 with a high of 709 and a low of 697.70 as traders saw losses in volatile electronics and related issues across the New York Exchange.
The New Zealand frigate FLM.N.S. Pirkeki will conduct exercises off New South Wales next month before joining the South-East Asia strategic reserve. Navy Minister Senator Gorton said yesterday the ship would arrive in Sydney on June 10.
An ACT building federation and employers clash over a dry passing dispute at Gorin Mont Printing Ollie. Talks continue as contractor Clive non and Mr Hely discuss the dismissal of a representative amid union wage and job concerns.
A 63 year old Parmer Titi Tiegs died yesterday after a collapse at a farm near Nis Sons Farm. Rescue attempts by workers uncovered the body buried under soil and rock. The incident is under local inquiry to determine cause and safety compliance.
The Australian National Eisteddfod will reverse the order of events after a society meeting this week to avoid Easter holidays in late April and the May school holidays. The festival opens with one act plays and moves to dancing sessions after a fortnight, then follows with choral vocal and instrumental entries.
Fragmentary text references an Eisteddfal suit and divisions for the first event. Readability is limited with no clear names, places, dates, or outcomes to confirm.
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