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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Aug 13, 1968
Page
12
Rear Admiral Crabb urged a major boost to naval power, calling for 20 extra patrol boats and four Charles F. Adams class destroyers instead of three. Navy Minister Mr Kelly criticized the admiral's remarks as ill timed and questioned overall defense spending and priorities.
President Marcos signals possible support for recent talk of a cooling off period on Sabah but domestic political pressures push caution. Malaysia has refused full talks, offering only discussions on ways to reconcile, while Manila seeks a reopening of settlement modes.
The 1968-69 Budget, electoral redistribution, and swearing in of 30 senators open the session. McMahon to deliver Budget at 8 pm with Whitlam to reply next Tuesday. Debate likely dominates early days, with defence and global economic factors shaping policy amid potential early elections.
Gavin Long of Deakin notes that Martin Boyd, a distinguished novelist in his early seventies, served in World War I as an infantry officer and later in the Royal Flying Corps. He refutes claims that Boyd is a youth draft dodger and defends Boyd against criticism from A. G. W. Keys regarding conscription polls.
South Australian apiaries face a sticky future as markets shrink. The Australian Honey Board struggles amid price and quality disparities, with producers split over equalisation, and debates on shifting to crop services like lucerne pollination. Industry leaders warn that export markets falter against cheaper honey from abroad, while bee populations and pollination remain vital to crops and gardens.
D N Pyliotis secretary of the Royal Embassy of Greece asserts the new constitution modernizes parliamentary government while safeguarding individual rights. He defends the government’s self defence clause amid postwar communist threats and clarifies Council of Ministers versus Council of Nation roles. Forrest.
Jacqueline Haslem, Honorary Secretary of the Kindergarten Graduates Association ACT, argues that Canberra’s pre-school services suffer from Commonwealth pay and conditions policies. She notes that despite excellent physical facilities, salaries and job terms lure staff away, and calls for a distinct teaching career service with competitive pay to attract qualified teachers.
Sir Sheelah Egan replies that starving Biafran children justify not wasting food. A Patricia Smith letter about Ford is corrected, confirming she is not the Lyneham resident Patricia Smith of 4 Gill Street.
James W. Seedman, president of the Liberal Federal Electorate, states the party sponsors a public service seminar on self government in Iberra on August 31. The event will feature leading authorities, with speakers addressing the audience to spark constructive ideas. The party will not participate in the seminar beyond covering losses.
Mrs B A Hilliard of Ainslie argues that Navy life, though challenging through long postings and tough housing, offers rewarding experiences. She notes promotion many times, overseas moves, and the strain on families, urging Mrs Dorhauer to accept and adapt for smoother life for both spouses.
The Governor-General Lod Casey hosted a luncheon at Admiralty House yesterday morning. Attendees included Mr A E Gaz gard vice-president Placer Development Ltd Lord and Lady Casey Sir Edward Hallarom Fellow and Honorary Life Director Taronga Park Zoological Trust Dr F A Talbot Director Australian Museum and their spouses.
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