LCL concedes potential adult franchise for SA Upper House
In Adelaide political tensions rise as LCL factions near a compromise on full adult voting rights for the South Australian Legislative Council. After internal strife and threats of a split, the party shifts toward Hall’s plan while keeping conditions: separate rolls, separate election days, and voluntary enrolment. The Dunstan Government’s bill to extend universal suffrage advances in the Assembly, with a Council vote due next week to decide whether to pursue full reform or a limited compromise.
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Legislative Council of
South Australia
Ann
Liberal and Country League
Steele Hall
Hall
Council
Assembly
LCL
Ben Mace
Dunstan
Underpass proposed to ease Parliament area traffic
The National Capital Development Commission discussed an underpass under Commonwealth Avenue linking Coronation Drive and Queen Victoria Terrace to ease snarls after the Capitol Hill ring road opened. Construction dates remained undecided, with work possible near Hotel Canberra and the Parliamentary Triangle to connect with Flynn Drive.
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Commonwealth Avenue
Coronation Drive
Queen Victoria Terrace
National Capital Development Commission
Capital Hill Ring
NCDC
Parliamentary Triangle
Canberra
Kaye Street
Parliamentary
Flynn Drive
Interior tackles on ACT monopoly in retailing
The Department of the Interior argues the current business lease system creates a Canberra retail monopoly and proposes a public development trust to finance build and operate future malls. The seminar debated the plan with three papers critiquing it as costly or flawed, while others urged cautious discussion.
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Department of the Interior
Canberra
Australian National University
Commonwealth
Jesee
Monaro
Woden
Minister selects Campbell block among four prime sites
The Interior Minister Mr Hunt inspected four prime blocks at Astley Place Garran Gouger Street Torrens Booth Crescent Cook and Gellibrand Street Campbell, choosing the Campbell site. The National Capital Development Commission said remaining blocks will mainly provide access to public reserve with no current plan for auction.
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Hunt
Astley Place
Garran
Gouger Street
Torrens
Booth Crescent
Cook
Gellibrand Street
Campbell
National Capital Development Commission
Cul de Sac
Woden
Belconnen
Government House
Scrivener Dam
Canberra Spring Warmth Dodged by Sudden Cool Front
Canberra experiences an abrupt weather shift as a cool change nears, bringing showers after a spell of above average warmth. BOM notes August max temperatures up to 6 degrees above norm, with min temps similarly elevated. Fog and frost patches expected this morning, clearing to a milder day with a forecast high around five percent above average.
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Canberra
Bureau of Meteorology
Bridge Consultants Dismissed From West Gate Project
Freeman Fox and Partners and Maunsell and Partners were sacked as consulting engineers for the West Gate Bridge in Melbourne. The Lower Yarra Crossing Authority said the action reflected Royal Commission findings and potential legal consequences. A new engineering directorate will run design and construction, led by De W. A. Fairhurst with staff chosen from multiple firms.
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West Gate Bridge
Freeman Fox
Maunsell
Lower Yarra Crossing
QO. G. Meyer
Royal Come Mission
Ralph Freeman
Ralph
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Britain
River Tay
Scotland
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Crutteridge, Hickins and Davey
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Hardcastle and Rich
Australia
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Gierr. Hardenberg
World Services and Constructions Pty Ltd
Visory Group
P. B. Bull
Adelaide University
West Gate Royal
Freeman Fox and Partners
Royal Commission
H. Roik
Berlin University
West Gate
Perth escaper with family eludes vast WA hunt
Lionel Arthur Brockman a 40 year old Aboriginal man escaped from Wooroon Training Centre near Perth with his wife and 10 children. Police extend a wide search across 5000 square miles from Geraldton to Emu Fence, using aircraft and patrols as they pursue the trio. Brockman faces theft charges and reportedly threatened to shoot a officer if caught.
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Perth
Western Australia
Armidio
CIA
Lionel Arthur Brockman
Geraldton
Juren Bay
Murchison River
Yalgoo
Lake Moore
Esperance
Brockman
Wooron
CIB
W. H. J. Nielson
Blyth completes solo world circumnavigation in Southampton
Hamble, Hampshire. Chay Blyth, 31, crossed the finish line in Southampton Water after a 242 day solo non-stop east to west circumnavigation. He faced a strong ebb tide and reduced canvas to avoid disrupting the arrival ceremony, with officials noting timing issues.
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Hamble
Hampshire
Chay Blyth
Southampton Water
Blyth
British Steel
Cial
Port Looson
Frozen Food Pricing Condemned by Tribunal in Sydney
The Trade Practices Tribunal ruled in Sydney yesterday that an orderly marketing agreement to fix minimum prices for frozen vegetables in Australia was contrary to the public interest. Queensland police report a larrikin element taking advantage of the Springbok tour to stir trouble in Brisbane. Canberra lease bids rose by 1000 dollars in the year to June 30. Western Australia Premier Tonkin urges McMahon to reexamine gold subsidy. Kalgoorlie gold production cited as dying. Kangaroos and United clash for minor premiership in Queanbeyan. Return migration returnees and journalism survey noted in Canberra Times.
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Trade Practices Tribunal
Sydney
Australia
Queensland
Brisbane
Larrikin
Victorian WA Letters and Notices
A fragmented page shows columns labeled Victorian WA Letters and other sections including Churches Gardening and Lottery Special. Readable items are minimal with no clear events or names to summarize.
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Victorian
Eee
Nei Finance Va
Nla
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