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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

May 29, 1961

Page

12

Revolution Leaders Arrest 26 in Seoul Sweep

Seoul reports say the South Korean Revolutionary Council arrested 26 people for illicit wealth accumulation over eight years. Among those detained were 10 former government officials, retired military officers, and private businessmen linked to vast funds. The decree targets wealth and overseas transfers and promises further actions against corrupt figures. The Prosecution General was arrested and to be replaced by Col. Yong Stop Chang.

Seoul P-Reuter South Korean Revolutionary Council Today Igetune i Nidan Rhee Tohn King Tevohulonsey Council Busi Rwsmmen The Revolutionary Council Ald Laur Pail’ Hi Lop Leo Col Yung Chang

Cameron Forced To Quit Post In Australian Workers Union

ADELAIDE, Australia. Mr Cameron will be notified to resign as South Australian branch vice president of the Australian Workers Union after the Commonwealth Arbitration Commission certified an amendment to AWU rules. The change bars MPs from holding union office, ending Cameron’s bid to remain in the senior union leadership.

Adelaide Bsndkiy Cameron Lah Nindimarsh Ie Yi Austratian Workers Union Tuesdy Wy Hs Industrial Commonwealth Arbitration Commission Me. J. B Tiylor Aw.c South Aus Ihwu

Thousands See Sailing Ship Esmeralda in Sydney Harbor

Thousands of people crowded Circular Quay to inspect the Chilean Navy training ship Esmeralda. The ship was open for public inspection, with queues stretching long as onlookers tried to glimpse the vessel from the quay.

Sydney Cilat Quay

Two Negroes in Custody for Murder in Plainfield

In Plainfield New Jersey two men Joseph Maxey 23 of Dunellen and Lorells Parks 22 of Blain eld are held on charges of kidnapping raping and murdering prominent society figures Mrs Elliott W Ewell and Mrs Robert Tyson. The case was adjourned by Brook Municipal Court Magistrate Warren Lynch until counsel is arranged. Police arrested the suspects after a car following Mrs Ewell’s sedan reported the events.

Plaineteld New Jersey Plainfield Two Brook Warren Lynch Joseph Maxey Dunellen Lorells Parks Blaineld Elliott W. Edwell Robert Tyson Mrs. Ewell

Melbourne Retail Firm Buys City Premises

A big Melbourne retailer purchased the J. K. Watt furniture shop at Bunda Street Cit. Watt must clear £10,000 of stock and vacate by July 1. He plans to reopen in about three months in a new location. The sale was arranged by Scott's Realty Pty Ltd.

Melbourne Furiture J. K. Watt Bunda Street Cit Seal Watt Metropolitan Business College Scott's Realty Pty, Ltd

Australian troops to parade in Borneo on Queen's Birthday

Acting Defence Minister Senator Paltridge said a detachment of 13 Australian soldiers would participate in the Queen's Birthday parade at Jessieton North Borneo next month. The visit follows the Australian Army and RAAF participation in Anzac Day and two years of Queen's Birthday celebrations in Borneo.

Jessieton North Borneo Athe Paltridge R.A.A.F Borneo

Trade Minister Sees No Inconsistency With China Ties

Brisbane reports Minister for Trade Mr. McEwen defended trading with Communist China while not recognizing its government. He cited a recent Australian wheat sale to China valued between 15 and 18 million pounds, with terms including a 10 percent deposit and 12 month balance, and noted strong opportunities in South East Asia. He warned the future is shaped by political decisions and criticized American businessmen for obstructing Australian exports. He also discussed credit squeeze and labor conditions, saying unemployment is unsatisfactory and over employment could worsen inflation.

Brisbane McEwen China U.S South-East Asia

Right of Way Rules Criticized as Ludicrous By Union Chief

Canberra Transport Workers Union president Mr R A McDowell described the give way to the right rule as ludicrous and said intersections on main roads force drivers to yield. He warned it creates bad temper and horn blowing among residents and urged a government sponsored sub committee with NCDC and traffic experts to study Canberra’s traffic and recommend fixes including more pedestrian crossings and traffic lights.

Canberra The Transport Workers Union R.A. MicDonell Toca McDowell National Capital Development Commission Transport Workers’ Union McDonell

Shots fired at rail signalman in Melbourne.

A gunman fired at Batman Railway Station injuring no one as two high powered rifle shots shattered glass and lodged above the head of Ivan Solodin, 40, Coburg. Police suspect a local youth with a grudge and say no trace of the weapon was found after a search.

Melbourne Batman Ivan Solodin Alexander Avenue Coburg Solodin

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