Government housing in ACT urged for needy, not the many
J H Cosgrove argues ACT housing policy should boost construction for the truly needy. He notes 1967 68 Canberra NCDC projects built 1000 houses with about three occupants each, suggesting a third of annual population growth could be housed in new government homes. He claims high income earners misuse subsidised rents, and urges better allocation and economic reform to serve the less advantaged.
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J. R Pence
Cans Frost
Raner
Queson
Fraser
NCDC
Camnarra
Canberra
Government House
Department of the Interior
Australisa
Frase
Frover
Howe
Com
Union Rest
Irchauser
J. H. Cosgrove
Motorist Protest Over Insurance Premium Rises
J.T. Vogels urges reforms to ACT insurance policy as motorists face higher premiums. Proposes driver based coverage, universal road rules, and a deputation to the Minister in Lam to press for equitable charges. Calls for excluding not responsible drivers from paying for others faults.
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ACT Advisory Council
Comprehensive
Commonwealth
ICT Advisory Council
Lam
J.T. Vogels
Letters on freedom and fear in the Vietnam era
Anthony Casson critiques Mr Keys for defending freedom while supporting U S and Australian actions in Vietnam. He argues dignity vanishes under napalm and refugee camps, and that true freedom may require opposing aggression. Casson contrasts comments by Martin Boyd and Gavin Long, warning against mass hysteria and fear driven courage.
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Canberra
Ringang
Vietnam
Keys
Mr. Revett
Anthony Casson Grittin
McKeys
Sydney University
Gavin Long
Whee
Mr Keys
Martin Boyt
Rome
Martin Boyd
Boyd
Key
McKey
Letters to the editor The War Game sparks public debate
In a sombre tone the writer argues the BBC film The War Game should reach a broader audience than cinema. They claim it stimulates serious reflection on nuclear warfare and informed public debate, potentially influencing government decisions and public understanding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
BBC
Joan
Richn Vincent
Eyneham
Hospital food debate sparks War Game critique
A hospital food controversy rises as critic letters discuss The War Game and nuclear deterrence, arguing how hospital meal service mirrors large strategic concerns. Arnold J. Hottink replies from Downer, defending the kitchen and citing 38 years’ hospital food service experience and high standards.
Swinging Time in Canberra Nightclub Ponders Youth Entertainment
Judy Shine writes from Curtin about Canberra's nightlife lacking entertainment for youth. A prominent new Ascotheque club hosted a swinging night that drew many in theory but left over half the seats empty, highlighting the city’s failure to attract young adults despite advertising.
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Canberra
Speney
Melbourne
Ascotheque - Cum
Canbertery
Sydney
Safety Drive Raises Public Concerns Over Canberra Event
A Canberra reader criticizes the Castrol Safety Drive held August 11, noting drivers reached 14 miles per hour to complete the course on time. He alleges manipulated instructions and questions whether the event truly tested safe driving. The writer urges better organization for future Canberra safety drives in 1969.
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Benim
Scrivener Bam
Boldre
Wood Street
Turner
Sareerave
Iam
Canberra
Act
Ator
Apprasvadtely
Jes
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Hayes
Betty
Vellane Om
Rulad Dias Bard
Roe ‘Ries
Toe Travel Tanhteatly
Australia
Om Arden Reme
Elizabeth Arden
Miss Prussak
Leroy
Calvert
Leon
Vera
New
Merco Davron” Ensemble
Blackane
Waltons
Monaro Mall
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