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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Aug 17, 1963

Page

2

Television Share Transfer Sparks Government Review

The Australian Government plans a review under the Television and Broadcasting Act to assess whether ownership and control of NBN and other stations reflect policy. It states no breach occurred in NBN shares and emphasizes limiting metropolitan licences to independent interests while ensuring access to quality programming.

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Postmaster-General Davidson Refuses Further Comment on BN Shares

The Postmaster-General Mr Davidson refused to enlarge on his prepared TV statement announcing approval for the transfer of BN shares. His press secretary distributed to the Parliamentary Press gallery a notice saying the minister will make no further comment at this stage.

Davidson

Movement Of Australia Workforce Shifts To Cities

Figures released by Commonwealth Statistician K M Archer show a major shift from primary to manufacturing industries. In 1961 workforce in primary production fell to 458 885 from 493 293 in 1954, while manufacturing workers rose to 1 140 336, about a quarter of the total workforce of 4 225 096. Public authority and defence services also climbed to 169 752, and commerce employed 686 767.

Australia Commonwealth Statistician K. M. Archer

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