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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Apr 25, 1968

Page

13

Underground film feature teased by VMK Films manager

VMK Films manager 1 year old AMirew Read discusses underground cinema at Playhouse. The piece notes audience education limits and predicts growing interest from advertising agencies. mentions experimental archives and a plan to showcase niche works amid technical breakthroughs and new distribution ideas.

Jere Amirew Read VMK Filme Siti Camberton Lieighty Houge

Turkish Ambassador Recalls War Service and Parades

The Turkish Ambassador, Mr BV Racitay, a former brigadier, discusses his military career and the history of Turkish campaigns. The article notes photographs and reenactments, with references to the Endenalen campaign and a forthcoming parade. It also covers Allied and national race meetings with ambassadors from Mexico and Switzerland, and hints at broader regional pace events and international diplomacy surrounding the era.

BV. Racitay Coal Poli Endenalen Campigne Caseys Buris Tom Neweavike Caterrs Hyn Chika Jmn Teathpall Og Hutey Eka Military Orks Menclin Iran Rolain

Convicts and Marines Form Fellowship in Sydney Cove

A fragmentary report notes the creation of the Fellowship of First Freeters, a group for those claiming descent from convicts or marines who arrived in Sydney Cove on January 26. It mentions Owen Cavanagh, Royal Marines, and discussions of ancestry linked to Governor Phillip. The piece references 1938 anniversary celebrations and local residents connected to the dispute, with questions about eligibility and the electoral role.

Mike Cavanaugh Lonsdale Steel Fellowship of First Freeters Sydney Cove Cavough Royal Marine Cavanagh Owen Cavanvnagh Phillip Hivnseth Kerra Kahles Fechan Governye Phillipshire Philly Stadt Sydney Marimmy Financialium He Colnoy Nsw Vantmved Canberra John Leslie Laverty Paterna Oliver Mr Chen

Scottish migrants arrive in Sydney by Qantas on Tuesday

A large influx of Scottish migrants reached Sydney aboard a Qantas flight on Tuesday. A newspaper account notes the welcoming scene with a 1908 Scottish migrant, Mr T Mackay of Fiveduck, in Highland dress playing bagpipes.

Australia Sydney Qantas T. Mackay

One Up From Colour Slides in Home Video Sales

Canberra retailers promote a new home entertainment kit enabling recording of TV programs on video. The Sony based unit, priced around 1 978.64, aims to improve family playback and correct faults by watching edits on a TV monitor. Sports use and other activities are suggested as benefits amid stock refurbishment concerns.

Canberra

Canberra journalist invited to Marx birth anniversary events

Peter Samuel of Melbourne University, invited to celebrations in West Get for the 150th birth anniversary of Karl Marx. He says he speaks no German and will attend a German Penassye programme conducted in English, French and Japanese.

Gang Gate Canberra Peter Samuel Wke West Get Fruny Karl Marx Samuel Marx Cove Samuel Wes Germany Eas Simewhat Aimee Eptus Melbourne University Peter ‘Samuel

Elvis Cadillac on show for charity this week

Elvis fans will see a 24 carat gold plated Cadillac with vanity case electric razor and gold phones on display at Civic Center this week for charity. Panel beaters seek help to restore the vehicle for the fundraiser.

Civic Elvis Presley

ACT Liberals Stance on ACT Self Rule Revealed

The Canberra Liberal Party branch says it does not fully back self government for the ACT. A statement from president A Crawford notes limited support for the Advisory Council while pledging full examination of the issue. A party seminar in August will invite world authorities to clarify positions and guide a definite stand.

Canberra Liberal Party Act Hyehewnch Party A. Crawford Advisory Council Nixon Liberal Partry Dumiary Mar Sinan Crawford Meial ACT Advisory Council Pasere Pead Wun Leedmann Peattsmell Arate Peetes Minster Nikon Partin Valley Jouriment le Inquity Abe Nexon Scernest

Conflicting Powers Debate At ACT Advisory Council Meeting

A chaotic meeting debates the ACT Advisory Council scope power and potential royal authority limits. Speakers including Mr Nixon and Mr Peat challenge decisions, with emphasis on broader governance and ministerial oversight amid calls for clarity and constitutional boundaries.

Melbourne discuss pensions scheme earnings basis

The Ritchie Professor of Economics at Melbourne proposes a new earnings basis for an age pension plan. A government share would fund the program with wage earners and employers contributing known annual amounts. The current pension of 250 would be replaced and expanded for eligible workers.

Melbourne Ritchie Anna Saperstsalinn Pete Povernment Age Pension Prifearot Dawnini Collene Fern Biterty American Echo Senaor Anderson Echo Inzame Shout Nall Alwaut

Tasmanian daylight saving debate on public reception and impact

The article surveys reactions to daylight saving in Tasmania. It notes older residents opposing changes while many see benefits like lighter evenings for leisure and work. It mentions political figures in parliament promoting the measure and public questions about road safety and utility.

Melbourne Anglican clash over religion beliefs stirs city

Reverend Peter Lane backed Reverend David Pops as Melbourne clergy debate religion. A priest voiced uncertainty about God’s existence while others echoed skepticism. The exchange touched on church influence and party politics amid the controversy.

Melbourne Peter Lane David Pops

Japan car importers invited to discuss alleged duty evasion

Carmen calls to Canberra as Australian customs ministers prepare a meeting with Alsatian and Japanese firms over alleged dumping and duty evasion. The discussions, reportedly arranged by Mr Curmenty and the Trade minister, aim to outline practices and potential penalties.

Alsatia Canberra

Newton Slates Tariffs On Motor Industry

Financial journalist Maxwell Newton speaks at Australian National University about tariff policy on motor vehicles. He argues high duties suppress domestic prices and support local jobs, naming British and German makers and urging Australia to keep vehicle production costs low to attract investment.

Maxwell Newton Australian National University Goveron Aurel Eric Auraia Asa Newt Sapanaic Sud BMC W.sico Austratie Letralia Volkswagen

Atomic power station plan eyed for mid seventies

Government weighing several proposals to install at least one atomic power station in Australia by the mid seventies with Latrobe Valley Victoria as a leading site. The Atomic Energy Commission signals nuclear electricity could rival conventional plants within 30 years and notes costly enriched fuel may be offset by cheaper operation long term. The Canadian and British participation is mentioned as part of projected costs and approvals.

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Metal award flow in Adelaide amid Wednesday confusion

In Adelaide on Wednesday a complex sequence of events surrounding metal awards and commissions created confusion. The Comavanwentify Cane ation and Artration Commission considered a craniing inert seres of events dated around 4230 or 1920 in a speculative timeline, with clinical and employment context referenced.

Adelaide Wedenday Colle Austin Neil Didi Msi Sal

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