A National Energy Policy Shift Outlined by Connor
The minister announced a plan to create a national petroleum and minerals authority within a broader National Fuel and Energy Authority. The aim is to end heavy subsidies, coordinate energy resources, and push toward a national energy budget to rationalize exploration and use of oil gas uranium coal and other resources. The proposal signals a move toward integrated energy governance for Australia.
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TRE
Connor
Australia
National Petroleum and Minerals Authority
Fuel and Energy Authority
Joint Coal Board
Australian Atomic Energy Authority
Snowy Mountains Hydro-electric
Precedent for Acquisition of Oil and Gas Rights
The article argues for government equity in hydrocarbon fields after discoveries, citing Gorton's 1968 Esso-BHP incentives, and urges renegotiation of contracts to boost Australian returns. It notes past precedents in Bougainville and Maui offshore gasfield, and calls Australia to seize greater public stake.
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Gorton
Esso-Bhp
Australia
Bougainville
Papua New Guinea
New Zealand
Maui
Commonwealth of Australia
Canberras Ghosting: PMG Tower and Cable TV Debate
Discussion outlines ghosting causes in Canberra television reception including reflections from ABC and CTC masts, hill reflections, and the impact of proposed PMG tower height. It weighs outdoor aerial costs, potential co mast effects, and argues for cable TV as long term fix with spectrum benefits and channel expansion.
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Garran
Lyons
Pans
Weston Creek
Tis
Australian Broadcasting Control
Parliamentary
Standing Committee On Public Works
Black Mountain
Minuiss
Brideaay
Abcal
NCDC
PMG
Aborigine land rights and Canberra letters discussed
Letters debate Aborigine land claims and a Darwin gun conference to be funded by supporters. Canberra fundraising and Canberran views on roads and public works are also voiced, with residents urging authorities to address health care centres and industrial arts teaching gaps.
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Darwin
Australis
Darkwin
Canberra
Times
Magarrumiaya
Archemland
David Biernoif
Chicka Dison
Prater T. HL Sinc
Ee Deakin
Act
Saucy of Friends
Abschol
Kanangis Society
Meat Prices Send Americans to Cheaper Foods
A wartime era tone describes rising meat costs pushing families toward beans, lentils, fish, and poultry. Washington households switch to vegetables and fruit, cut meat portions, and seek cheaper protein sources as prices soar. Politicians face pressure to curb food costs amid a national meat boycott and inflation.
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Washington
Senate Question Time and Easter Break Tension in Parliament
A dull week in the Senate and House as Question Time produced little, the Opposition failing to move significant bills. Easter recess relief follows mixed debate on Arbitration Act changes, ASIO inquiries, and Electoral Boundary redraws.
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Senate
House of Representatives
House
Daly
Magnus Cormack
Liberal Party
Country Party
Democratic Labor Party
Labor
ASIO
Murphy
Mc Snedden
Regional co operation sparks Canberra Times debate
Letter from MARIE LYNCH defends regional cooperation and contrasts Mr Juddery's Canberra Times piece with Pacific Community proposals by Mr B A Santamaria. The debate references a Pacific Institute plan from 1963, and comments on local charity walk concerns while criticizing Mr Armstrong's walkathon remark. BILL MALEY Reid, mentions sustaining damage and children's understanding of fire.
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Bruce Juddery
Canberra Times
Juddery
Whiteham
B. A. Santamaria
Marie Lynch
Armstrong
Mr Armstrong
Bill Maley
The Worthy Walkathon Examined By Reader
A reader defends walkathons as simple harmless fundraisers and highlights Marymead’s event raising over ten thousand dollars. The letter praises public interest and dedication, noting walkers gain a sense of achievement and comfort from completing the walk.
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J. S. Armstrong
Marymead
Armstrong
Letters to the Editor require full name and address
All letters to the Editor must be signed and carry the author's full address, not a post office box number. Anonymous letters will not be considered for publication. The Editor may allow a new name only if risk of penalty is shown. Short letters have better chance of early publication, about 160 words maximum. Day and evening addresses and telephone numbers help speed inquiries.
Hasluck Couple Visit Royal Easter Show in Sydney
Governor General Sir Paul Hasluck and Lady Hasluck toured the Royal Easter Show at the Royal Agricultural Society Showground in Sydney yesterday morning. Sir Paul joined a luncheon hosted by Sir Vincent Fairfax, president of the Royal Agricultural Society of New South Wales, while Lady Hasluck attended a ladies luncheon hosted by Lady Fairfax.
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Sir Paul Hasluck
Lady Hasluck
Royal Agricultural Society
Sydney
Sir Paul
Vincent Fairfax
Royal Agricultural Society of New South Wales
Lady Fairfax
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