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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Aug 05, 1966
Page
18
About 300 Australian and New Zealand troops are scheduled for exchange this year, with additional details indicating plans to rotate forces in the Anzac region during November. The report notes renamed units and continued collaboration between allied contingents.
Mr J Hay will undertake a six week tour of Papua New Guinea and patrol the rugged Western Highlands. He will succeed Sir Donald Cleland as Administrator at the end of Kuyum. Australia and New Zealand announce annual troop exchanges under Tasman Five for Barra Wings and Kiwi Strike, involving 140 Australian, 160 New Zealand, and 17 RNZAF personnel.
Melbourne. The Leader of the Opposition Mr Calwell repeated today his charge that the Government was exchanging Australian lives for trade.
Sydney reports rising hospital fees as government seeks funds to cover wage increases and deficits. The state pressures the Commonwealth for more cash amid defense spending and a £4 million shortfall. Health Minister Jago warns final rises hinge on federal decision, while a $2.9 million interim appropriation was made to ease grim hospital finances.
Flight Lieutenant Gary Reginald Gen. 27 from Warrnambool Victoria is named to succeed Squadron Leader David Owens as ADC post for airman at Government House. Gen. previously flew fighters and served in Malaya before his Woomera Range posting.
Norman Francia Patterson, ex serviceman now in Australia, is said to receive a better deal as NSW RSL president Sir William Yea reports the British Legion favors sending a permanent British Ministry of Pensions representative to Canberra to address ex servicemen’s issues. Possible new nurse award, doctor and hospital staff raises, basic wage rise, and margins changes as factors in decisions. Some hospitals serve predominantly low income patients, a point raised by Mr Jago.
Former South Melbourne ruck Ken Boyd wins 6600 in damages from the Melbourne Herald over libel connected to a country football incident. Court heard the piece implied he supported or engaged in harmful actions in Vietnam context and damaged his reputation. The jury awarded damages and interest while a later treble claim and appeals were discussed.
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