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Newspaper

Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Aug 15, 1966

Page

13

Call-up Tribunal Sought Over Conscientious Objection

In a public Lyceum theatre meeting 1 100 people heard Mr Walker critique the wartime act as uneven and urged a call-up tribunal. He cited NSW practice and compared exemptions across states, noting low grant rates in several regions and stressing the need for a clear objective standard in Vietnam era conscription.

Walker Nsw Tribunal Lyceum Limita Tions Eigh Theological College Enfield A. W Genother Eral Vietnam LTA Amanda Vic

Volunteer surgeons praised in Australia and Vietnam visit

Australian surgical teams in Vietnam were praised as an inspiring example by Deputy Leader of the Opposition Mr Whitlam. Senator Gorton spoke of grants and education funds for science wings at St Edmund's and local schools, noting debates over how resources shape technical training and volunteer expertise. The report recalls a 1954 atlas project and mentions visits to Bien Hoa hospital with discussions on education and science.

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Noxious weeds destroyed raise questions at Lotus Bay site

A spokesman stated no conflict on education between church and plant control efforts as officers from the Department of the Interior report killing five noxious plants near Lotus Bay. The broad weekend meeting focused on maintaining watch over the area and preventing seed spread.

Department of the Inte Lotus Bay Devery

Australia’s Rowell Criticizes Indonesia Policy

W Rowell, Liberal Party candidate for the ACT, defended Australia's aid to Indonesia and criticized ALP and DLP stances. He urged a program of state aid to private schools and warned of regional threats, linking the policy to broader regional stability and relations with Sukarno and Suharto. The remarks came amid coverage of a Canberra Agricultural Fes… and a bird show where canaries won various prizes.

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Transport survey to continue in Canberra this week

A second team of interviewers will begin a follow-up study this week on the two public transport surveys conducted in Canberra last week. Two cars will operate on various traffic routes to determine average speeds and delays. The team will compare findings with the May 1,100-house survey and last Tuesday’s bus survey.

Canberra Investi Bui Sean All Te Gervers

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