Ministers Seek Edits to Richardson Report Salary Provisions
A special meeting of the Ministry agreed to amend sections of the Richardson Report on parliamentary salaries to win government support. Leaders warned amendments are needed on non-contributory pensions and travel allowances while preserving key salary rises. the opposition vows to reject unless changes pass.
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Richardson
Delibi
Senate
Ind
Menzies
Labour Executive
Latour
Gaulernment
Labour Oppo
Labour
Pope Declares Women Strength in Faithful Reflections
Pope told 30 000 tourists and pilgrims that women are the strong sex before God because they continue to pray. He noted representatives of the weaker sex attend the gathering but warned against loud claims, affirming women’s spiritual strength.
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Reuter
John
Pay Rises Proposed for Victorian Ministers
Victorian ministers face salary increases under a Mintan cen tel report. Base pay up £400 yearly plus £150 electorate allowance, with April 19 implementation proposed. Premier and cabinet members receive £1,190 extra. party leader to £3,625 with an overall rise of £2,550 for the Premier’s office.
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Labour
Miara
Melbourne
Acocater
Mell 5R
Stoneham
Six Rats of Tobruk Join Parliament at first Dinner
Six Rats of Tobruk now members of Parliament attended their first agoual dinner at Parliament House last night. From the left: R. S. King Winimera J. Murray Herbert Dr J Cumpston guest president of the ACT Rats of Tobruk Association P. W. Stokes Maribyrnong Dr Cameron Health Minister B Wight Lilley and W J Fulton Leichhardt.
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Rats of
Tobruk
Parliament House
Messrs
R. S. King
Winimera
J. Murray
Herbert
J. §. Cumpston
A.C.T. Rats of
Tasmanian Elections on May 2
Tasmania will hold state elections on May 2 following dissolution of Parliament by Administrator Sir Stanley Burbury on Premier Reece’s advice. The brief campaign will see Labour’s Dr. Turnbull suspended from ALP membership as the party reviews charges of breaking party rules and considers his endorsement for Bass.
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Hobart
Tasmania
Stanley Burbury
Fin
Reece
Turnbull
Labour
Holbart
A.L.P
ALP
Bans
Dr. Turnbull
Bass
Privileges Committee Finds Smith Committed No Breach
The committee concluded J Somerville Smith did not breach privilege after examining allegations by Mr Pearce. The report notes no substantiated threats or imputations affecting duties and states the inquiry found no breach of parliamentary privilege. Joske replaced Killen and a consent to legal representation was recorded.
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Privileges Committee
Smith
Pearce
J. Somerville Smith
Parc Geaier
Joske
Balaclava
Killen
Moreton
Fraser
Mr. Pearce
Bribery Allegations Vaughtered Before Committees
Sam Wville Smith alleged last night in Brisbane that he was offered bribes to influence appearance before committees. He said a tribe of £30,000 was offered not to publish or reveal the affair, naming Sir Garfield and the President of the Canberra Press Gallery as involved parties.
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Brisbane
Sam Wville Smith
Garfield
Camberra_ Press Gallery
Changes In High School System Start In 1960
Education official Mr Heffron announced 1960 as the start of a new high school system. The plan abolishes the intermediate certificate and requires students to take a leaving certificate after four years and matriculate after six. Current entrants will follow the old system through 1961. Cabinet and education committees consider a similar certificate at the third year if demanded.
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Heffron
Sc Errdaeitont
Omee High School
Mr. Heffron
Cabinet Son
Bovetees
Weill
Cole van
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