New Guinea Issue Moves Forward at United Nations Debate
United States China and Venezuela pressed to place New Guinea on the UN agenda while France and Norway joined the Netherlands against the item. Dutch sovereignty stance drew criticism from the U S and Indonesia urged a solution. Australian External Affairs Minister Casey defended the Dutch position.
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Unitad
China
Venezuela
At Abering
Retain
France
Norny
Netherlands
Metpon
Duren Teign
Luna
de UB
West New Guinea
Mains
United States
New Guinea
Guinea
Lama
Holiad
Austral
Autralia
Indonesia
I UN
Ali Santramidjojo
Holland
Duten
van Asch van Wijck
U.N
Casey
Crookwell Resident 93 Celebrates Large Family
Crookwell resident Tom Cramp, aged 93, marks a long life shared with wife Mrs Cramp and their family. He counts 27 grandchildren 47 great grandchildren and seven great great grandchildren connected to Lockhill Crookwell area through his children and extended family.
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Crookwell
Tovey
Tom Cramp
Tory
Cramp
Jadaw
George O
Lockhill
Crookw
Ministers Clash Over Labour Policy in House Row
The Minister for Labour Mr Holt and Mr Ward of East Sydney sparred in Parliament over Government policy toward Communist countries in the International Labour Organisation. Holt denied a Sydney Morning Herald report that Government members criticised a stand at the LL.C. Conference and questioned the newspaper’s credibility, suggesting the reporter was writing for a weekend fiction magazine.
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Labour
Holt
Ward
Lab
East Sydney
House of Representatives
International Labour Organisation
Sydney Morning Herald
Ll.c
Shawcross Misses Ghana Entry As Planes Return Him
British painter Christopher Shawcross was refused entry to Ghana and sent back to Lagos after an earlier country ban. The incident follows a reported salvage crew disappearance and a Casablanca harbour explosion with debris found at the scene.
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Shawcross
Ghana
Accra
NCA
UB. Navy
Casablanca
Postel Strike Cuts Argentine News Flow In Montevideo
Report says a general communications strike in Argentina cut radio and cable news from reaching Montevideo and the River Plate area. Damascus tightens security as Interior Ministry chief accuses Sweary movements and Turkish tanks near the border raise tensions. Imam of Oman arrives in New York to appeal to the UN over what he calls British aggression during Oman uprising.
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Postel
Argentine
Montevideo
Uruguay
Yes
Radio and Cable Company
River Plate
Damascus
P-Reuter
Interior Ministry
Ihsan Qawas
Umanal
Tan
Imam
U.N. Nalts
le Ett
Oman
New York
United National Pats
Evatt Averts Quorum Revolt in House Sit-Ins
Dr. Evatt intervened to prevent a count-out as Labour members refused to enter the chamber, leaving the House one vote short of a quorum during the Bridget rebate debate. The incident saw government members urging action while Evatt urged Labour MPs to rejoin to avert shutdown.
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Evatt
Labour
House of Representatives
Committee of House
Bridget
Lobbins
Adermann
cLeay
McLeay
Mr. Ward
Dr. Evatt
Lalyour
Seale
Bia
Acute Risk of Bush Fires Warned as Dry Weather Persists
ACT Bush Fire Council officials warned there had been no major outbreaks in weeks but areas around Canberra were very dry. They urged the public to use fire cautiously as dry conditions threaten to raise fire risk. The Department of the Interior official noted rainfall would be needed soon to prevent a worsening feed situation for grazing.
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A.C.T. Bush Fire Council
Canberra
Department of the Interior
T. P. Taylor
Sydney Plans Function For Queen Mother
Sydney officials outline a brief three day visit for the Queen Mother with one official function likely a state banquet or garden party. A formal programme is planned to attract crowds while avoiding country areas and large crowds.
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Sydney
Queen Mother
Dam Busters Squadron to be reformed at Scampton next year
No. 617 Dam Busters unit, famed for its World War II raids, will be reformed early next year. The squadron will be based at Scampton, Lincolnshire, using four jet Avro Vulcan aircraft under new leadership.
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London
P.reuter
R.A.F
Bomber Command
Scampton
Lincolnshire
Guy En Vi
Bank rate raised to 7 percent in latest move
London reports a sharp increases in the bank rate by two percent to seven per cent while the pound trades near two dollars eighty cents on the exchange. The jump is described as among the largest in history, affecting lending costs and financial markets.
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Conservatives
London
A.ap
Reuter
Britain
Conservative Party
Viscount Malham
Ita
Stock Exchange
Two Coalfields Seats Offered To Labour Leader
The Labor Executive considered inviting Dr Evatt to step down from Barton and contest either Hunter or Newcastle in the next federal election. Hunter MP James and Newcastle MP Watkins, both ill and willing to stand aside, offered their seats to Evatt. Evatt has not committed, with Barton seen as high risk for defeat.
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Dratt
Barton
N.E.W
Hunter
Newcastle
Labour
James
Watkins
Evatt
Labour Party
Dr. Evatt
Employment improves in Australia as vacancies rise
The employment situation in Australia shows improvement with a rise in vacancies registered with the Commonwealth Employment Service from 18,770 to 51,262. The report notes a tentative recovery in the job market and a higher intake of positions as the month ends.
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Australia
Mt Fine
Soria
Commonwealth Employment Service
Queanbeyan Seeks Friday Night Shopping Privilege
Queanbeyan plans to request Friday night shopping approval from the government citing stronger trade than nearby towns. A committee will prepare the case for Mr. Seiffert and consider further action to stress urgency while the council also asks Canberra’s Interior Minister to curb night shopping in Canberra for Queanbeyan’s business interests.
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Spa
MLLA
Queanbeyan
New South, Wales
Seiffert
Pairhall
Canberra
Blake Pelly Resigns From State Parliament
Mr Blake Pelly resigns from the state parliament after long service as a Liberal member for Wollondilly since 1950. The article notes his leadership role and announces his departure from the assembly.
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Blake Pelly
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