Australia’s PNG policy and racial tensions in 1968
A Canberra Times Mosley opinion piece discusses racial harmony in Papua New Guinea, warning that without genuine respect between peoples disputes over land and colour threaten stability. It criticizes colonial admin policies, urbanisation pressures, and economic decisions affecting native public servants and housing.
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Isles
Australia
Papua New Guinea
Pana-New Guinea
Department
Ian Macphee
Nervante Foni
Race tensions rise over pay and policy in New Guinea
Reports warn that ill timed announcements after the House of Assembly rise have deepened resentment among native public servants soldiers and police. Dissatisfaction in the Pacific Wands Regiment hints at potential revolt while arbitration over new pay levels threatens race relations and future security in the Territory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
House of Assembly
Pacific Wands Regiment
Sia
Austra
New Guinea
A Tale of Two Cities London and Washington
London and Washington face similar aims to balance high production with full employment while controlling prices. British measures to curb wages and prices collide with American efforts to manage demand under rising inflation and a fragile dollar. Washington weighs wage guidelines while London cuts spending to temper unemployment and devalue pressure.
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Cities
London
Washington
Britain
Bonn
Wilson
House of Comons
Robert Menzies
Lord Nelson
Robert
Cinque Ports
Brietain
Times
Suez
Cis
Aod
Holt
England
Zurich
Johnson
Greet Procet
Mr Johnson
America
United States
Smasjer
United Auto Workers
Detroit Motor Campies
Crime and the rigged jury in English law reform
The Home Secretary proposes majority verdicts for juries replacing unanimity, arguing modern crime and politics demand swift, decisive justice. Critics fear miscarriages and erosion of liberty, noting two thirds of criminals often evade capture and questioning the impact on civil rights and public trust.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jenkins
Scotland
Perth Air Service Journal Seeks Timetable Reforms
A Perth aviation inquiry reports widespread calls for revised flight times to ease congestion and improve connections. Business groups push for earlier morning and late afternoon departures, direct Perth to Sydney routes, and better East West scheduling to cut layovers and delays.
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Perth
Sydney
Adelaide
Melbourne
R. W. Grom
Parth
Darwin
Harmonie Club Letter Responds To Political Debate
A Harmonie Club member requests readers to dismiss political views as private club opinion. The letter argues politics distracts from club aims and warns against internal factions influencing club stance before an upcoming election.
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Camnerra Times
Animus
Harmone
Sir del Becawon
Aber Exinserygqnr
Cdi
LL Albrecht
Opportunity classes for the education of children with marginal intelligence
A report discusses creating special centre and opportunity classes within the normal education system to educate children whose intelligence is below standard. It argues for dedicated classes, staff training, and potential separate institutions to accelerate learning and provide tailored support. Names mention NSW department and individuals such as Davis and Radon.
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Howse and
Shrough
Peta
TR. Fraser
Nsw
Canhersa
COW
Davis
Parents fear cigarette smoke harms children health
A 20th century reader notes concern over fumes from tobacco as harming children. The writer questions how many parents would quit to reduce inhaled smoke and protect youngsters from respiratory illnesses and asthma. The piece asks health authorities to consider smoking's impact in public spaces.
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Alka
Pune
Plces
Notice to mariners alert for amended routing off Great Banks
The Canberra Times reports on maritime advisory noting an amendment to Toho Rus ehit's Sea Fever and details that two British journalists rowing the Atlantic face voyage adjustments about 2,000 miles westward near the Great Banks. Position verification appears in Canberra Times columns from the same date.
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Toho
Rusehit
Canberra Times
Atlantic
Iorn Ritchie
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John T. Connor
Thi
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Maire Jaye
Tressury
Henry Fowler
Johan
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Erhard
Catimon
Bank of England
Christopher Hollis
Commande Up
London Police
Erth
Orbit Inne
Wade
Hille
Civil Avishan Committee
Allelar
Flivr
Ferth
Giles Chippindall
Tarionalisation
Art Western Australian Organisation
Athol Thomas
Employers’ Federation
Canberra
Chamber of Manufactures
Capital City
Harmonie Club
Yarraiumia
Radon
Canberra City
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