Australia opens National Library in Canberra amid ceremony
The prime minister officially opened Australia’s National Library with scholars, MPs, diplomats, and Canberra residents in attendance. Speakers recalled forty years in the wilderness and hailed the library as a monumental building for the Parliamentary Triangle, noting its move from Melbourne in 1927 and and the delays caused by Treasury and other departments.
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National Library Opens in Australia in 1960
The 1960 Parliament Act created a National Library in Canberra funded by $8 million for building and $600,000 for furnishing. Sir Grenfell praised the lakeside setting, with MPs attending a ceremony at 3:30 pm and 900 guests invited. A lunch mixup with the French Embassy caused a last minute venue change to The Lobby restaurant.
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Parliament House site split Canberra debate over lakeside choice
In a tense House of Representatives debate lasting almost six hours, MPs sparred over the site for a new Federal Parliament House. The lakeside option near Lake Burley Griffin drew support from Prime Minister Gorton and Opposition Leader Whitlam, while Capital Hill advocates urged a broader vote to prevent mixed outcomes between houses. The session ended without a decision.
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Canberra Referendum Debate Over Parliament Siting
In Canberra discussions favor two sites for the Federal Parliament with Canberra people urged to decide. MPs attack process and wording of reports while defending impartiality of CDC officers and the NCDC. Leaders weigh Lakeside versus Capital Hill, noting engineering and planning challenges.
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protests at Cape Town University over staffing decision
In Cape Town a sit in by about 300 students disrupted university administration as protests spread after the government blocked an African appointment. Professor M W Pope resigned as dean, while a government-criticized social anthropology appointment faced rescission earlier. By morning roughly 150 remained in the administration block.
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French to test first H bomb at weekend
Paris reports the first French hydrogen bomb is likely to be tested over the weekend. Tahiti warnings to ships and aircraft indicate a larger danger area around Moruroa, extending 120 nautical miles and 100 miles in a northeast sector. The warning becomes effective Saturday.
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Illegal betting drains ACT charities and race clubs
Canberra faces a hidden drain as illegal bookmakers, with turnover over five million dollars annually, sap more than 250000 a year from charities and race clubs. The TAB estimates charitable groups would gain about 50000, Race Club Council 50000, and clubs 100000 if illegal betting were redirected. Police report no recent prosecutions and slight complaints about betting on licensed premises. The TAB has begun faster payouts and considers extending betting times to counter illegal channels, aiming to accept bets up to race start and payouts immediately after races.
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Labor Move On Crabb Over Defence Policy Critique
The Labor Opposition weighs moving to summon Rear Admiral G. J. Crabb before the Senate bar after public criticism of defence policy. Government action is awaited as the Navy chief faces possible disciplinary steps for comments deemed contrary to naval regulations. The dispute centers on public remarks about defence policy and the risk of a court case if regulations are breached.
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McEwens Return From Honolulu Honeymoon
Mr McEwen and wife Mary returned to Sydney after a Honolulu honeymoon. They were married on July 6. The couple, formerly Miss Mary gym, flew to their farm at Mangalore Victoria. Mrs McEwen accompanied by Mr McEwen.
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Vietcong munitions factories captured in Mekong Delta
US and South Vietnamese troops seized three Vietcong munitions facilities in the southern Mekong Delta. The sites included metal melting and sheet metal shops, a chemical shop, a blacksmith’s shop, and a booby trap plant with about 4800 hand grenades. Nui Dat near Australia’s 45 navy airmen base reported heavy rocket and small arms fire.
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Thieu Denounces Paris Talks as North Vietnamese Trick
South Vietnam President Nguyen Van Thieu condemned Paris peace talks as a North Vietnamese ruse and urged total military victory. He spoke at a northern military hub during the First Military Corps anniversary ceremonies and urged direct talks only after decisive on-ground success. He warned no halt to bombing unless Hanoi shows reciprocal gestures and predicted an imminent third Vietcong offensive.
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Migration plan praised as greatest in our history
The migration plan described as the greatest in our history is set to be undertaken in the current financial year by the Immigration Minister Mr Snedden, with a statement made yesterday. Juvenile crime in South Australia surged 41 percent in the past year according to the annual report from the Adelaide Juvenile Court.
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