Intercession Sought to Halt Tait Hanging
New South Wales Premier Hefron said he would personally intercede with Victorian Premier Bolte to stop the execution of Robert Peter Tait. Bolte announced the government would proceed with the hanging on Monday as planned.
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Date Stands Tait to Hang for Melbourne Murder
Developments yesterday in the case of Thomas Tait who faces execution for murdering Mrs Ada Ethel Hall at her son's Hawthorn Vicarage in Melbourne last year. Officials weigh reprieve options as political leaders debate the propriety and legality of the hanging, with cabinet meetings and legal rulings shaping the uncertain fate.
Death sentence commuted to life for Jamestown murder
Ronald Wilkins Kercheval, 28, plant operator of Jamestown, had the death sentence for the murder of James Francis Kennedy, 41, on May 25 commuted to life imprisonment with hard labour by the Executive Council. He was to be executed on Wednesday.
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Jamestown
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Purse Worth £8000 Recovered After Canberra Trip
Former M H R Mr. McCall recounts missing purse found after a trip to Canberra. The valuables included a diamond wristwatch and sapphire jewelry. Dive and family returned the items to Mr. McCall, who praised the finder and noted the purse’s uniqueness as a fur-lined jewel case and rug.
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Sydney
China India clash along Indo China frontier sharpens tensions
Fighting reported at several frontier points between Chinese and Indian troops with continued provocations along the line. The Times notes India may seek U S arms assistance while China warns it will shoot down intruding aircraft and accuses India of more than 30 intrusion flights in August and September.
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Krushchev Signals Planned US Visit After Elections
Soviet Prime Minister Krushchev gave strong indications of a visit to the United States late in November, according to informants. London sources floated a possible trip by Prime Minister Macmillan to the United Nations if Krushchev attends, but no plan exists.
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Calwell Urges United Market Effort Across Commonwealth
The Australian Opposition Leader urged a united effort to develop liberal trading policies with Common Market nations. He called for a new deal to aid commodity exporters amid global prosperity, while supporting Britain’s choice on entering the Common Market and Australia’s right to protest potential impacts on its exports. The government also signaled openness to a future international trade conference.
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Ban on Distaval and Thalidomide Sales Enforced
A ban on Distaval sales is extended to all thalidomide products. Senator Wade notes the import prohibition under Customs regulations while existing stock may still be sold. The amendment to the legislation would prohibit all sale of the drug.
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