Confidence In Government Survives No-Confidence Vote
The Liberal Country Government in the House of Representatives survived a no-confidence motion by one vote, 59 to 58, after a debate on foreign policy unemployment the A S P decision on a U S naval base in Western Australia and national development.
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Australian Government escapes defeat on censure vote again
In a bitter Parliament debate Prime Minister Sir Robert Menzies defended the government after a near loss on a censure motion. Opposition leader Whitlam accused ministers of incompetence and treachery as Holt countered that the motion was misguided and boomeranged. The exchange touched on unemployment, housing, and Australia’s wartime alliances.
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Malayan student ordered to return home from Newcastle
Immigration authorities require 24 year old Malayan student Jim Ng at Newcastle University College to leave Australia. Ng has studied in Western Australia and Newcastle for six years while his father’s death and ceased allowance forced him to seek work and a part time course toward a science and technology degree.
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No Election On New Boundaries For Year
Proposals to increase the House of Representatives size and redraw boundaries aim to be submitted to Parliament after Cabinet approval. A timetable suggested a March or April election under new boundaries, with amendments to the Representation Act possible for Victoria and South Australia to gain extra seats.
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Redistribution proposals to preserve war representation in Parliament
Objections would raise full voting members of the House from 122 to 124 as new short term redistribution submissions seek to keep war representation. Proposals, submitted last December and withdrawn amid Labour and Country Party opposition, aim to gain Parliament endorsement with Liberal and Country Party support. Page 3 continues with cadet instructors visiting the Royal Military College at Duntroon for weapon and teaching technique demonstrations. Captain Matthew McDonald and Warrant Officer Harry Brown are noted with their addresses and roles.
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Decision On TV Today in Sydney and Melbourne Licensing
The Postmaster General Mr. Davidson will announce today whether a third commercial television licence is allocated to Sydney and Melbourne. After a Cabinet meeting lasting nearly three and a half hours he said details still had to be settled and no decision was made then.
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Save Me Save My Dog Amid Flood Rescue Fails
Reported chaos as men refuse a rescue helicopter due to dogs on board. A damaged inflatable dinghy crashes into a house roof as water rises, while cops are loaded aboard and paddle around a half submerged homestead. Earlier, a man swam for beer as helicopters hovered at Adavale Hotel.
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Malaysia Tension Eases With Talks Among Nations
Manila reports Malaya and Indonesia show reduced friction over the Federation of Malaysia. Prime Minister Tunku Abdul Rahman plans a meeting with Indonesian and Philippine leaders, with discussions touching on Malaysia and related regional issues amid Southeast Asia talks.
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18 Accidents In 12 Hours Amid New Right Turn Rules
Police attended 18 accidents in under two hours yesterday, the heaviest day since new right turn rules were put in place. Most incidents occurred on arterial carriageways with no serious injuries reported. The first crash happened at 8:30 a.m. and the last at 7:30 p.m. Authorities noted that overall daily accidents have fallen since March 28, making yesterday the first day with a rise.
Pope to Speak on Peace Theme Next Week
Pope John announced three speeches for Holy Week up to Easter focusing on peace. The remarks set a target of urging global calm and reconciliation through the church's guidance and diplomacy.
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