ALP splits loom as Victorian crisis tests party unity
The August 1970 Canberra Times summary notes a long history of ALP federal state clashes beginning with the 1931 NSW expulsion and the 1955 Victorian rift leading to the Democratic Labour Party. It highlights leadership battles, calls for reconstruction, and the threat of another major split if reforms falter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ALP
New South Wales
Labor Party
Labor
New South Wales Legalative Assembly
Democratic Labour Party
DLP
Victoria
Broken Hill
Clyde Cameron
Trades Union Defence ‘Committee
Whitlam
Holding
Eliet
Santamaria
Whitlan
Wyndham
Est
Victoria Alp
Whitham
Tat
Cameron
Hartley
Camteron
Australia eyes Japan policy shift amid interdepartmental talks
Canberra debates Japan strategy as the Inter-departmental Committee on Japan meets for a second time this afternoon. Ministers and senior officials from External Affairs, Treasury and Trade weigh cooperative versus competitive stances sparked by Miyazaki's Tokyo article and aims for a unified approach in Southeast Asia and the Asia-Pacific. The session focuses on maintaining cordial ties, avoiding blocs, and aligning diplomacy across departments with Tokyo's responses and regional dynamics in view.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Inter - Departmental Committee On
Japan
Canerra
Miyazaki
Canberra
Department of External Mleis
Kenily Walter
Avi
Hleudly
Treasury
Hastry
Tinlay
Leroy
Australia
Tapan
Angus Paltrige
Mession
Holt Whitelaw
the Treasury
Tokyo
Anahi
Tis
Katwaji Miyazaki
Distin
Toksir Porsy Corp
WP Co-Operative
Te Streing
Trade Department
Awtralia
Askar Turin
Mijaurak
Auetralia
Vodernat
Camntulia
Jaye
Maven
McMahon
ASPAC
Wellington
Poreivn
Saito
Sir Keil
Miysaaki
Jow Lard Casey
Takyis
Austins Hung
Defence
Timser
Asia
Djakarta
Cambodia
Indonesia
Adar Malik
Thailand
Thanat Khoman
Riche Aichi
Bangokurine
Apa Ay
Malitlit
Gordon
Tanna
America
Hasan
Sean Fand Dors
Fay
Chin
Soviet Union
South-east Asia
Ine
Garton
Tapanee
Politioa
Support for Sir and Nurses Association Row
A letter defends the NSW Nurses Association against allegations from Canberra media. It praises Matron Margaret Guy, states the ACTU will handle the issue, and rejects opposition unions. The writer expresses admiration for Matron Guy and the association’s stance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nsw
Lyne Redknay
Canberra Times
Redknap
NSW Runes’ Association
ACT
Nurses’ Association
ACTU
Letters To The Editor on NSW reform debate
Readers clash over NSW policy and the repatriation hospital. A few hundred members of a local association plan actions while about 1500 NSW Navy Association members prepare to decide. General secretary M N Hensen notes the stance and urges support or opposition as events unfold.
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Nsw
Port Agian
Pollution fears prompt call for urgent air controls
A reader cites unprecedented air pollution levels across major centers and argues for immediate federal action. The letter urges a parliamentary inquiry into air pollution and stronger government measures to prevent a repeat of such dangerous conditions.
Battle over a national transport museum site
A letter argues for delaying the Billabong Blume museum plan and urges government direction to establish a national transport museum. It recalls the Austral War Memorial and asks why similar recognition cannot honor transport pioneers and immigrants, pressing Mr Nixon for a public reason to save the collection and noting a possible Captain Cook Memorial display curtailment at Baker Campbell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Billabong Blume
Anional Transport Museum
Chit Armed Services
Strawwant
Transport Ne Historical Museum
Nixon
Cewt
Captain Cook
Baker
Canberra voters show pro Fraser swing in 1969 by election
A Canberra based survey analyzes why Jim Fraser won the 1969 ACT seat, showing strong pro Fraser sentiment and a mix of factors including anti-Gorton votes and personal candidate appeal. The study compares by election and general election attitudes, noting high recognition of Fraser and varied party identifications among voters.
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Act
Rmih
Canberra
Australia
Sydney
Grayndler
Hunter
Port Adelaide
Wheater
Jim Fraver
Hallt Bow
Thiengy
Woukd
National Igstion
Tis & Person
Focal Cat Inter
Focal
Ingle Easton
Jan Fraser
Robert Maber
Endleby
Clarrie Herries
Labor
Tere
Jim Fraser
Mr Fraser
Gallup
Business Eyvsiers
Canneris
Hundy Lily Tral Geitip
Fraser
Gallip
Robert Maher
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Australas Roost
Nist
Lwrmcen
Jist
By Bruce Juddery
Aumidie Tyreats
Teres Harkin
Treawury'y Tapuniexe
Osaka
Foun
Emma Alfaire
Nome
Keith
Pacific
Americas
Sion
Hip
Japar ix Termento
Japan-China
Mr McMahon
Chen Toy
Napesu
Vapun
Austali
Dalgarno
Horse Era Museum
Campbehy
Seach
National Teaders
Feaders
Gorton
Fosemust
Ans
Waltweneed
Amy
LDOO
Doc Aitkin
Michael Kuhan
James AP
Mir Maher
Fae
Ike Anwar
Moeraurple
Herries
Meer
Me Anbraink
Mathugh
Geiltest
Weinl
Fiat
Tor Fm
Pruser
Reed
Mhowe
Cothars
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