Rise of Citizen Defence Movement presses universal training
Amid national service debates and discontent with federal military policy, a Citizen Defence Movement gains momentum calling for universal home guard training. Spearheaded by volunteers of military age, it warns the government to act or risk wider public support and political backlash. Scotland fears kilts in regiments, while Australia’s High Commissioner addresses defense ministers with cautious optimism.
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Aggeeanum
Hughes
U Universal
Kilta
Scotland
Australia
Commonwealth
Cabinet
Defence Committee
Defence spending and tax rises outlined for new year
Figures show defence expenditure will rise by about £50/74 compared with population three times higher than a decade ago. The government plans a £63,000,000 expansion, with funding split between revenue and loans. cabinet discussions in Hobart and Melbourne will address how to meet the extra costs.
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Hobart
Melbourne
Bruce
Gordonvale Drainage Plan Faces Budget Hurdles
The article chronicles council debates on the Edmonton drainage scheme and embankment needs amid sea erosion. It notes a £189 loan and £10 subsidy approved, calls for tenders for cottage erection, and a petition about foreshore encroachment. Officials discuss electicity lighting, hydro bond supply, and a Barrow Shire appeal to the High Court over damag es from a drowning enclosure incident.
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Edmonton
Sim
Christman
Armanasco
Buesell Heads
Barrom
Maryborough
High Court of ‘Australia
Searneas
Ot Ieshire
Ite
Council Eyes Favoured Esplanade Access Request
Council hears appeals to extend a road along the esplanade from cafe to hotel and to grant the same consideration as other access. Officials note water shortages, the need for shelter sheds, and Ambulance Centre limits due to cost while discussing a trafficable road to properties west of the cane area and potential government engagement.
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Asit
Spraciste
Toe Council
Fiat
Double Inland Progress Association
Echin
Avery
Cy. Boland
Sven
Caah
Saultery
Dains Ambulance Centre
Consell
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Sam FF. McAlowan
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J. Owens
H. Christensen
Ristensen
Innisfail-Cairns
Mount Coorco
Cane
Dr. Owens
Boggy Creek
Londonderry Air gets new words by Lady Londonderry
Poem inspired by Celtic legend titled The Love Tang le of Emer Cuchulain and Sand by Lady Londonderry will debut at a Celts and Scots night at Queen's Hall. Emer laments her love for Cuchulain as Sand, the king, casts an Elfin spell and ends with Cuchulain's mournful line.
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Londonderry
Lady Londonderry
Mount Stewart
County Down
Queen's Hall
Emer
Cuchulain
Sand
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Main Roads Commission
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