Parliamentary Conference Opens Unity Among Nations
The House of Representatives hosted over 110 delegates in national dress for a conference stressing tolerance and unity. Sir William Slim opened the gathering noting its uniqueness and its place within the British Commonwealth, with a guard of honour from the RAAF and a reception afterwards.
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Sir William Slim
Parliament House
R.A.A.F
Canberra
R.A.A.F. School of Technical Training
Wagen
William Slim
R.A.F. Central
Everton
William
British Commonwealth of Nations
Sir Alistair McMullin New Chairman
The President of the Senate Sir Alistair Mc Mullin was elected chairman of the General Council of the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association. He succeeds Shri Ananthasayanam Ayyangar, leader of the Indian delegation. Sir Alistair, chairman of the Australian branch, has attended two overseas General Council meetings.
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Senate
Alistair McMullin
General Council
Commonwealth Parliamentary Association
Ananthasayanam Ayyangar
Alistair
Association
One Voice and Parliamentary Unity Amid Commonwealth Talks
Sir William urged the Commonwealth to speak with one voice on major issues to safeguard freedom. He warned parliaments face external and internal attacks and that cynicism and lack of integrity undermine representative government. Consultation binds Commonwealth parliaments and mutual understanding aids cooperation.
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Commonwealth
Sir William
William
U S Refuses to Lift Farm Import Restrictions
A GATT working party reports the United States will not change its waiver on farm product import rules. The U S stance contrasts with protests from primary producers and developing nations as the conference debates trade restrictions. Committees continue examining U S policies and potential changes.
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GATT
U.S
Indian Nehru faces calls for action against China
observers in New Delhi report Indians demand a specific plan to meet the Chinese threat and retake occupied border areas. Nehru defends nonalignment while pledging to defend borders with full strength. General Cariappa urges immediate troop deployment before winter, warning delay will raise costs.
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Mlc
oCw
FU Bee
British United Press
New Delhi
Nehru
Mr. Nehru
North-East Frontier
Ladakh
B.U.P
India
K. M
Cariappa
Press Trust
Simmonds Not Suspected Of Bank Hold-up
Sydney police say Kevin Simmonds an escapee from Long Bay is not involved in the Wellington New South Wales bank robbery. Two bandits fled with 10000 pounds after tying a teller and a woman employee. A loaded revolver was stolen. roadblocks and district lock down followed the 1.30 p.m. crime.
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Simmonds
Sydney
Long Bay
Kevin Simmonds
Wellington
N.S.W
E.S. and A. Bank
Michael Vackins
Beverly Ford
Vackins
Congolese Leader Arrested After Riots in 1960
Riot aftermath reports cite widespread injuries, with figures ranging from tens to hundreds. Patrck Lumumba, leader of the MNC, was arrested after defying a police summons amid calls for civil disobedience and a boycott of December elections. Police and military patrols remain active.
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Congolese National Movement
M.N.C
M. Patrice Lumumba
Mangoba
M. Lumumba
M.N.C. Congress
Patrick Lumumba
Essary
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