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Newspaper

Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Apr 22, 1966

Page

7

Desertions rise in South Viet Nam forces amid probes

A Saigon report cited by Senator Cohen states desertions rose to 113000 in the year, with more deserters from popular and regional forces than regulars. Other items note US submarine sightings off New Guinea and Australia’s wheat policy amid trade talks with Communist China.

South Vietnam Sup Ty. Senatn SH Cohen Lab Tany Cohen Saigon New York Times New Guinea United States Defence Mr Fairhall VC Gair

Exports and immigration rise amid drought relief plans in Australia

The report notes Bauxite prices in 1968 and 1954 export tonnages valued at over two million dollars, alongside a sharp rise in American migration to Australia from 1960 to 1965. It details drought relief forecasts of about 20 million dollars for NSW and Queensland, unemployment trends in Queensland, and a government panel to reduce road accidents while considering family assistance in the next budget.

Nsw Queensland Sere Marae McMahon K. MK. Cairm Lib Qld Freeth Tom Renato JA Mussinut

Australia Aims Limited Vietnam Role Amid Commitments

Mr Holt told the House of Representatives that Australia follows limited objectives in South Vietnam due to broader commitments in Asia and the security of Australia and Japan. He noted the Chinese government seeks world domination and that Australia participates with limited resources to counter Communist expansion while honoring allied ties.

Holt House of Representatives St. Benson Lab Vic Australia Awa Vietnam South-east Asia United States South Vietnam

Branson Introduces Private Bill on Broadcasting Act

Senator G H Branson Liberal Washington yesterday tabled a private Member's Bill to amend the Broadcasting and Television Act. It would permit commercial TV firms to establish package Nations in designated areas and not be counted as a second licence under the amendment. The Bill passed first reading and second reading debate listed for next week on Senate Notice Paper.

G. H. Branson Lib Broadcasting and Television Act Senate

Vacaloid Pile Relief Promoted in Dowry Entremt Ad

An old advertisement touts Vacaloid as a highly concentrated tablet that relieves congestion and irritations, improves blood circulation, and speeds healing for hemorrhoids. It claims nationwide chemist availability and a strong relief record for pile sufferers.

Labor expresses emotion over overseas shipping plan

Liberal MP J S Cockle of New South Wales told the House of Representatives that a national overseas shipping line would burden taxpayers unless it delivered clear foreign exchange savings. He argued private firms shun overseas routes for lack of profit and that any government line would need subsidies, risking taxpayers’ money. Australia should consider a limited role only if costs remain competitive.

House of Representatives Cockle Tremurer McMahon Mainenanc Austelia Australia

Vintage furniture advertisement with assorted suites

A classified listing offers a 3 piece mauve lounge suite with white trim for 160 and a 5 piece Bega buffet in golden maple laminate with lustre teak at 73. It also markets 5 piece kitchen settings at 49, a 4 by 2 foot laminated table with vynex chairs, a 7 drawer top unit, a maple colored item, and a whitewood chest priced at 19.

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