Rush for Gold Sends Prices Soaring
A worldwide surge in gold buying pushed prices up in London and other centers. Brokers hailed the rally as incredible while officials warned the rise could reflect a speculative bubble. Toronto hit a year high as Canadian gold bars moved from 37 to 44 dollars an ounce.
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South African Reserve Bank
London
Toronto
New York
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Richard Mison
Hich
Association of Business Peanu Tts
Washington
Lintasti International
U S envoy recalled as Cuba tensions rise over embargo and alleged incidents
A U S envoy to Cuba was recalled amid sharp diplomatic strains following the embargo on Cuban goods and claims of a staged incident. Reports say a Havana source alleged U S military aircraft were repositioned for a faked incident, with Cuba accusing Washington of preparing an invasion as Miami veterans react to the crisis.
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Nel Lomary
Profit rise for Kathleen Uraniumy Ltd in nine months
Kathleen Uraniumy Ltd reports a nine month profit of £2 885 110, up from £7 in the same period last year. BRISKNE Friday notes capitalization and currency figures for the period ending September.
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Kathleen Uraniumy Ltd
Lady Dunrossil Attends Canberra Trafalgar Day Ball
Viscountess Dunrossil in a cream and gold gown dances with Lieutenant-Commander John Howse at Canberra’s first Trafalgar Day Ball. The event, hosted by the ACT Navy League to raise funds for the ACT Sea Cadets, drew a guard of honour and festive naval attire. The ball aims to become an annual Trafalgar Day function in Canberra.
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Dunrossil
John Howse
Canberra
A.C.T
Navy League
A.C.T. Sea Cadets
Dunros
Congo unrest in Leopoldville as new Lumumba ally joins
Civil war fears rise in Congo with Cleophas Kamitatu, 29, joining Lumumba supporters to challenge Mobutu. UN orders 24 hour patrols as Kabita tu accuses army of rape and terror. Dayal warns against military dictatorship while Katanga secession threats persist.
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Congo
Patrice Lumumba
Cleophas Kamitatu
Mobutu
United Nations
U.N
Kabita Tu
Kobutu
Vobitu
Indarjit Rikbye
Hamcarskjoeld
Associated Press
U.N Sicers
Huge Hail Storm Kills Ten Cows in Monto District
A fierce hailstorm in the Monto District 320 miles north west of Brisbane killed ten cows and damaged property. Cattle were found dead or bleeding in paddocks at Yarrol, with houses destroyed, trees stripped, and wildlife killed. Gullies remained clogged with hail as four inches of rain fell, filling tanks with two years supply. Farmers called the aftermath pitiful.
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Brisbane
Monto
Yarrol
Manto
Nehru Plans 1961 Royal Visit Details
Indian Prime Minister Nehru is reported to be coordinating every detail of the 1961 royal tour of India. The Queen and the Duke of Edinburgh will attend the Republic Day celebrations on January 26.
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Delim
Mir. Nehru
India
Fdinbureh
Notable figures named in Australian medical advisory group
A list of officials and distinguished members gathers names from New South Wales Western Australia South Australia Victoria Queensland and the national committees. It includes A Davies H L Brisbane L Milie A Ht Ennor M Munro Sir Arthur Barrett C HL Fitts Sir Patrick Metleor Douglas Menzies W McDonald W Kilpatrick and Sir Roslyn Philp among others.
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M. Munro
Arthur Barrett
S.A
C. HL Fitts
W.A
Patrick Metleorem
Douglas Menzies
Vic
W. McDonald
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Katanga
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National Heart Foundation
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