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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Apr 28, 1966
Page
4
In Parliament, Gair defended volunteers as victims of propaganda claiming opponents hype a hopeless Vietnam war. He called propagandists misrepresenting the conflict, saying victims include those misled by "filthy" messaging and the notion that return is impossible.
In a heated House of Representatives exchange McEwen questions Prime Minister about wheat policy and private sales to China. He rejects government sponsorship of such sales while arguing Australia benefits from existing arrangements through the Australian Wheat Board and private buyers. He criticizes ALP propaganda on Vietnam and urges the Prime Minister to inform the public on Southeast Asia policy and commitments.
Yesterday the House of Representatives saw debate on Custom Tariff No 21 BL and questions before adjournment. Bills including Migration, Nationality and Citizenship were discussed or passed, with adjournment in the late hours. The Senate resumed debate on the Nationality and Citizenship Bill and Bankruptcy Bill while also addressing questions and a variety of legislative items.
A feature recounts Louis Feiser a committee member from the Surgeon Gene era who smoked heavily despite his role. It contrasts a shocking life change with a call to quit, urging heavy smokers to find strength to stop as Australia’s biggest Restore Dignity sale arrives at newsagents.
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